Car financing: 2003 Dodge Ram
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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For sale
We do not have a 2003 Dodge Ram for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 Dodge Ram: every figure
| Dimension | Ram 3500 Quad Cab L/box 2wd | Ram 3500 Quad Cab L/box 2wd Drw | Ram 3500 Quad Cab L/box 4wd | Ram 3500 Quad Cab L/box 4wd Drw | Ram 3500 Quad Cab S/box 2wd | Ram 3500 Quad Cab S/box 2wd Drw | Ram 3500 Quad Cab S/box 4wd | Ram 3500 Quad Cab S/box 4wd Drw | Ram 3500 Reg Cab L/box 2wd Drw | Ram 3500 Reg Cab L/box 4wd Drw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 6.26 m (246 in) | 6.25 m (246 in) | 6.26 m (246 in) | 6.25 m (246 in) | 5.70 m (224 in) | 5.70 m (224 in) | 5.70 m (224 in) | 5.70 m (224 in) | 5.73 m (226 in) | 5.73 m (226 in) |
| Width | 2.03 m (80 in) | 2.44 m (96 in) | 2.03 m (80 in) | 2.44 m (96 in) | 2.03 m (80 in) | 2.44 m (96 in) | 2.03 m (80 in) | 2.44 m (96 in) | 2.44 m (96 in) | 2.44 m (96 in) |
| Height | 1.89 m (74 in) | 1.98 m (78 in) | 1.94 m (76 in) | 1.98 m (78 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) |
| Wheelbase | 4.08 m (161 in) | 4.09 m (161 in) | 4.08 m (161 in) | 4.09 m (161 in) | 3.57 m (141 in) | 3.57 m (141 in) | 3.57 m (141 in) | 3.57 m (141 in) | 3.57 m (141 in) | 3.57 m (141 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,824 kg (6,226 lb) | 2,824 kg (6,226 lb) | 3,041 kg (6,704 lb) | 3,041 kg (6,704 lb) | 2,899 kg (6,391 lb) | 2,899 kg (6,391 lb) | 3,115 kg (6,867 lb) | 3,115 kg (6,867 lb) | 2,657 kg (5,858 lb) | 2,872 kg (6,332 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Dodge Ram
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 475 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (110), air bags (95) and steering (50). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V312000 | 2015-05-26 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | 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... |
| 13V528000 | 2013-11-06 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | 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. |
| 11V350000 | 2011-07-06 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | 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... |
| 05V462000 | 2005-10-06 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift | 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. |
| 04V185000 | 2004-04-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR. |
| 03V212000 | 2003-06-05 | wheels:hubcap/cover | CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE POROSITY IN THE CENTER HUB AREA WHICH CAN CAUSE A WHEEL TO CRACK. |
| 03V033000 | 2003-02-05 | vehicle speed control | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Dodge Ram: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 Dodge Ram for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2003 Dodge Ram before buying one.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 475 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, air bags and steering; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
When the Ram makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
The Ram in everyday use
As a car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. NHTSA lists it at 6.26 m long. Measure your parking spot or garage first.
Try before you buy
Rent the Ram first, and buy only if it fits your life. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Choosing the right one
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Talk to a person
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Dodge Ram from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Dodge Ram
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Dodge Ram for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Dodge Ram
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Dodge Ram?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Dodge Ram before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Dodge Ram have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.