2003 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 111 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 111 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 93 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 14 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 10 |
What the data shows
Of the 93 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving at 72 MPH with out any warning, the consumer heard a little noise coming from the front and suddenly lost the control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle rolled over twice. The vehicle landed upside down and the airbag did not deploy. The driver sustained minor neck and back injuries. The all family was transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. The police report indicated the axle separated from the wheel. Please provide further information.
Vehicle was in motion on city street rear pinion nut came loose and cause catastrophic damage to the drive shaft and rear end of the truck.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500
- Air bags 458 complaints
- Body & structure 238 complaints
- Brakes 84 complaints
- Engine 73 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 34 complaints