2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab structure problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2003 dodge ram quad cab 4x4 had vehicle towed and when tow truck driver hooked chains to frame rails to winch vehicle on to tow truck the chains ripped the steel out of the bottom of the frame do to the frame being rotted I have uploaded photos. This is a real safety concern do to the fact the…”
filed Oct 4, 2017
“The dashboard and hvac system has cracked to pieces causing the defrosters to be inoperable most of the time and constantly blows pieces of plastic and foam out of the vents occasionally getting in the driver's eyes and nose causing sneezing and distracting irritation.”
filed Jul 10, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Structure problems in other Ram Quad Cab years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ram Quad Cab | 68 | 33% |
| 2001 Ram Quad Cab | 56 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.