Representative photoRust repair for a 2003 Dodge Ram
Rust repair for the 2003 Dodge Ram: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Length
- 6.26 m
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2003 Dodge Ram for rust 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.
Rust repair: the 2003 Dodge Ram
The 2003 Dodge Ram needs rust repair? Send photos and when it suits you. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
What your car means for the work
A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. As a car, it is a straightforward size for this work. At 6.26 m from bumper to bumper, it is long. Measure your parking spot or garage first. There are 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for it; a dealer can check by the VIN.
What to send us
If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more. We reply within one business day with a time and a price. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate.
Keep your week on track
We collect the rental when your car is ready. Add a rental to the same request as the work. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Pricing, plainly
Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match. Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do. If we find something unexpected, we ask before we change the price.
After the work
Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels. Keep a soft cloth in the car for small marks.
When the car is ready
We confirm how long the car will be with us when we confirm the price. Waiting on parts is the most common reason a repair takes longer.
Getting the car ready
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together.
Your move
A quote costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2003 Dodge Ram
Can I rent a car while my 2003 Dodge Ram is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2003 Dodge Ram?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.
How big is the 2003 Dodge Ram?
ram 3500 quad cab l/box 2wd: 6.26 m long, 2.03 m wide, 1.89 m high; ram 3500 quad cab l/box 2wd drw: 6.25 m long, 2.44 m wide, 1.98 m high; ram 3500 quad cab l/box 4wd: 6.26 m long, 2.03 m wide, 1.94 m high; ram 3500 quad cab l/box 4wd drw: 6.25 m long, 2.44 m wide, 1.98 m high; ram 3500 quad cab s/box 2wd: 5.70 m long, 2.03 m wide, 1.95 m high; ram 3500 quad cab s/box 2wd drw: 5.70 m long, 2.44 m wide, 1.95 m high; ram 3500 quad cab s/box 4wd: 5.70 m long, 2.03 m wide, 1.95 m high; ram 3500 quad cab s/box 4wd drw: 5.70 m long, 2.44 m wide, 1.95 m high; ram 3500 reg cab l/box 2wd drw: 5.73 m long, 2.44 m wide, 1.88 m high; ram 3500 reg cab l/box 4wd drw: 5.73 m long, 2.44 m wide, 1.88 m high (NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications).