2003 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 63 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Fire started in area of cigarette lighter/radio and melted all surrounding componenets, resulting in extensive smoke damage to complete interior including seats, headliner, windows. A portion of the carpet and seats were burned. Vehicle is inoperable. Insurance pending.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver side signal and emergency blinkers failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a loose wire in the integrated fuse box. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500
- Air bags 458 complaints
- Body & structure 238 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 111 complaints
- Brakes 84 complaints
- Engine 73 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 34 complaints