2003 Dodge Ram 3500 structure problems

53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Structure complaints

19%

share of all complaints

85,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Frame rusted through in several places. Service provider had problems placing truck on lift due to frame integrity to replace brake lines. Upon my inspection frame is rusted through in several places. Cannot determine if truck is safe to drive. *tr”
filed Jun 26, 2020
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that there was premature cracking and deterioration of the dashboard. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and provided no solution other than for the contact to replace the part. The dealer stated…”
filed Nov 4, 2016

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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