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2003 Dodge Ram Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Dodge Ram has 62 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Dodge Ram

Airbags
461
Structure
255
Powertrain
123
Brakes
86
Engine
70
Electrical
68
Suspension
62
Steering
60
Other
59
Visibility
28
Speed Control
19
Tires
16
Wheels
13
Lights
12
Fuel System
9
Seat Belts
9
Seats
5

62

Complaints

0

Recalls

7

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 7, 2026SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven b...
Dec 3, 2017SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE REAR END ON MY RAM 1500 HEMI 1500 GEAR IS MAKING A HUMMING SOUND CONSTANTLY, IT NEVER STOPS. I C...
Nov 26, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE PINION NUT DETAC...
Jun 16, 2016SUSPENSION,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RUST WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TORSI...
Jun 11, 2016SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE CAME...
Apr 4, 2016SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, BLACK SMOKE EMITTED F...
Apr 3, 2016SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EM...
Nov 17, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN CLICK...
Nov 9, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE WHEEL BEARING DETACHED. THE...
Sep 14, 2015SUSPENSIONREAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. ON SEPT 14, 2015 I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD B...
Sep 9, 2015SUSPENSION,WHEELSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR COMI...
Aug 10, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DI...
Jul 24, 2015SUSPENSION,WHEELS,VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABN...
Jul 24, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 6...
Apr 25, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL ...
Jan 29, 2015SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE CAME...
Jan 12, 2015SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I FELT MY ENTIRE TRUCK SHUDDER. PULLED OVER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND SAW ...
Jun 27, 2014SUSPENSIONPULLING BOAT AND REAR END BROKE LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING. THE TRAILOR JACKKNIFED AND THE BOAT END...
May 4, 2014SUSPENSION,STRUCTURERear fenders are rusted such that wiring harness falls off from underside if fenders and rubs on tir...
Mar 10, 2014SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ...

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