2003 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems
59 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH on a gravel road the rear suspension bounced causing the vehicle to crash in an embankment and roll over. The vehicle was destroyed. There were two other occupants in the vehicle who were bruised and sustained back injuries. Everyone in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company.
The steering is very loose, when going over a bump the vehicle is pulled into another direction and you temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The 4x4 was not operating properly, so the transfer case was replaced. Upon replacing transfer case the rear differential locked up and the rear wheels won't move. This seems to be a very common issue with this vehicle. All of these issues are common among dodge ram 1500s of this year( 2003) these issues should be recalled!
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
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 34 complaints