2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Review

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is a Regular Cab Pickup 2-dr style car measuring 207.70 in length and 74.40 in height. Made in United States, 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 has 19 trims priced by the manufacturer at 27,330 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. It’s seating 3 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 35.00 gallon. The engine is 5.7L V8 OHV 16V and uses 13 - 16 of gasoline in the city and 13 - 16 on highways.

Make: Dodge
Model: Ram 1500
Trims Available: 19
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 6
MSRP: $27,330 USD
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 16 - 18 HWY
Tires: 245/70R17
Tank Size: 35 gallon

Dodge Ram 1500 2003 Trims

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 16 - 18 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 16 - 18 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 16 - 18 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 16 - 18 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 16 - 17 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 16 - 18 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 12 - 14 City / 16 - 17 HWY

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 19 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E024000 started on /Date(1142398800000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Consequence: A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Recall 07E104000 started on /Date(1197349200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Recall 10E013000 started on /Date(1272859200000-0400)/.

Summary: FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES. THE PITMAN ARM CAN FRACTURE AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE STEERING BOX CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence: STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 1-877-432-2832.

Recall 10E040000 started on /Date(1282536000000-0400)/.

Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARQUEST, NATIONAL, AND PERCISION BRAND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS 515073 AND 515073, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS. THE INBOARD ROLL FORM USED TO MAINTAIN THE HUB ASSEMBLY CAN FATIGUE RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE TWO WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) APPLICATIONS. THE RISK OF THESE ISSUES DO NOT OCCUR ON THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) APPLICATIONS, AND INSTALLATION ON THE 4WD APPLICATIONS ARE NOT PART OF THIS RECALL.

Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND TECHNICIANS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HUB ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Recall 15V312000 started on /Date(1432699200000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R26. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V770.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 has a 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V engine and It gets 13 - 16/17 - 21 mpg city/highway.

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 can go 338 miles in the city and 442 on the highways.

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13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
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3
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$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
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Dodge Durango

$18,735 - $35,310
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Dodge Grand Caravan

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
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3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Intrepid

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
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Dodge Neon

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Ram 1500

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Ram 2500

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Ram 3500

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Ram Van

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Sprinter Van

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Sprinter Wagon

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge SRT-4

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Stratus

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Viper

$18,735 - $35,310
13 - 16 City / 17 - 21 HWY
19 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

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