2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 25 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 9,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 9,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I drive a dodge ram 1500 quad cab slt 4x4. An electrical fire was observed in the wiring harness leading from ABS control unit. In the past, I have had two problems with the ABS sensor and wiring harness. On one occasion, the harness was replaced along with the sensor. On the first occasion, only the sensor was replaced. In a documented diagnosis, the dealer's mechanic stated that there was moisture present in the wiring harness necessitating replacement.
I have a 2003 dodge ram, 1500 quad cab with a hemi engine. I only have 7500 miles on it and I have taken it in twice to have the front rotors turned down because of severe warpage of them. I am being told that they now have to replace the calipers and brake pads but it has now been over a month because there is a national back-order on the parts. They stated that they have no idea when the parts will be in so I have been driving a truck that severly vibrates the steering when I apply the brakes.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
- Body & structure 46 complaints
Brakes problems in other years
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001