Representative photoEngine repair for a 2003 Dodge Ram
Engine repair for the 2003 Dodge Ram: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Length
- 6.26 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Dodge Ram for engine repair
- 10 bodies this year: 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 and ram 3500 reg cab l/box 4wd drw.
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.
Engine repair for the 2003 Dodge Ram
Your 2003 Dodge Ram needs engine work? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Before the shop sees your Ram
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare.
How we help
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
A car while yours is in the shop
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Small things that help
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Your move
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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