2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Review

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 is a Crew Cab Pickup 4-dr style car measuring 249.70 in length and 74.20 in height. Made in Mexico, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 has 21 trims priced by the manufacturer at 40,845 with just total of 9 recalls in the past 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. It’s seating 6 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 34.00 gallon. The engine is 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL .

Make: Dodge
Model: Ram 3500
Trims Available: 21
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M | 6M
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 6
MSRP: $40,845 USD
Tires: 265/70R17
Tank Size: 34 gallon

Dodge Ram 3500 2003 Trims

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Quad Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 2WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 2WD DRW

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 4WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD DRW

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

Vin Numbers

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V033000 started on /Date(1044421200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SOFTWARE IN THE CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROLLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 03V212000 started on /Date(1054785600000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE POROSITY IN THE CENTER HUB AREA WHICH CAN CAUSE A WHEEL TO CRACK.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 17, 2003.. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Recall 05V462000 started on /Date(1128571200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY, THE DRIVER MAY INADVERTENTLY LEAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL IN INDICATED REVERSE.

Consequence: THIS ERROR IS AN UNINTENDED ACTION THAT MAY RESULT IN A LACK OF TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL ENGAGEMENT AND POSSIBLY DELAYED REARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION TO EQUIP THESE VEHICLES WITH AN OUT-OF-PARK ALARM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 07E009000 started on /Date(1170306000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURING PRODUCTION, THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE UPPER SPLINED ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT. MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE OUTPUT SHAFT MAY DEFORM SPLINES, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARM.

Consequence: PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.

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 11V350000 started on /Date(1309924800000-0400)/.

Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 13V528000 started on /Date(1383714000000-0500)/.

Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

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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