Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear driver's side of the vehicle was rotting. The contact called miller motor sales (located at 1196 milwaukee ave, burlington, wi 53105, (888) 449-0974) and informed them of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 260,000.
2003 Dodge RAM 1500 body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that cracks were present on the dashboard. Also, while operating the air blower, debris blew into the cabin and distracted the driver. Furman dodge (24252 state rd 54, lutz, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a large thump. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and found that the fuel tank had detached from the body of the vehicle. The police was present, but no report was filed. The fire department and hazmat unit were also at the scene. The vehicle was towed to kahlo chrysler dodge (9900 pleasant st, noblesville, in 46060), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Thanks for reviewing. I bought not just one but two 2003 dodge ram 1500 slt laramie off road 4/4. After only 6-7 years of service the truck started to rust. I went for maintenance and when raising the vehicle the technician got excited and stopped he called me over to show me my driver side frame rail was so deteriorated he was unsure he could safely raise the vehicle. I was shocked. Because I had the truck from the dealer brand new and knew the care in which the truck received. The truck is unsafe and thought I could just buy a repair. The repair cost as much as buying a different truck which I did. Same one. And guess what the same problem. Rust over the wheel, bumper and yes the frame rail. I could poke my finger thought it and it would fall apart. I called dodge to express my concern for the amount of trucks like this on the road. They told me my truck was old and that's why. For a company to advertise their trucks being the toughest on the plant I don't think so. The problem I have is my son has a 1986 ford truck which everything fell off except the frame, on the other hand, I have a truck which all works and I can't drive. I'm sure a little investigation you will find 100000s of these broken frame trucks that most don't even know it's happening. It's unsafe to have confidence in a vehicle to provide protection in case of the unthinkable. But dodge handed out a bunch of trucks that have ticking time bombs in them. I imagine the vehicle responding much differently if in a collision with a rusted un supported frame. Just like a house in florida without building for a hurricane to pass. I feel dodge covered up the problem and sacrificed the very people that kept them in business. I will continue to bring light to this and I'm sure many people out there have the same problem. A vehicle that is unsafe to drive and valueless. Thank you for your attention.
Extreme rust and corrosion above both sides of the rear wheel wells. Door locks will randomly lock by themselves while driving, stopped or in park. Has locked me out after stepping out to open a gate, had to go get a spare set of keys to unlock.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was premature deterioration on the dashboard. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The dealer (auburn chrysler dodge jeep ram, 1901 grass valley hwy, auburn, ca 95603, (888) 268-8026) stated that they would be able to provide the remedy for the recall; however, the dashboard needed to be replaced first in order to receive the repair. The dealer opted not to complete the recall and asked that the contact replace the dashboard first. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for their response concerning the dashboard and the remedy for the recall from the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Dash cracked/broken due to inferior/cheap/corner & cost cutting engineering & manufacturing practices.
Dashboard is cracked in many places resutling in very sharp pieces that are loose and could injure occupants upon a sudden stop.
The dash pad has suddenly developed a large crack across the top. I'm concerned that should my airbag deploy, this piece will shatter and cause the airbag to deflate prematurely, or cause injury from plastic shards. This occured while the vehicle was stationary, and unoccupied.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked, and the interior lighting in the cabin and exterior cargo area lighting became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Dash is cracked all way causing a safety problem with sharp pieces.
Paint corrosion on the hood and top of cab, doors and had I had engine failure at 70,000 plus and at 107,000.
Dashboard made of inferior plastic material that has spider cracks and disintegrated in some areas. The results are jagged pieces that can injure drivers and passengers in a vehicle crash due to the impact itself and deployment of the airbags. With the most recent recall regarding the air bag inflators, the chances of creating additional fragmentation in an air bag deployment is made more likely.
The dash board is completely falling apart , breaking into many pieces they are falling into the duct work and rattling when the defrost is turned on. Looks like the manufacturer should make this right. I am not the only one with this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was stationary, the dashboard fractured and caused razor sharp pieces to form. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormally loud noise under the vehicle. A couple of days later, while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the frame was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. . Updated 08/31/16*lj the consumer stated the airbag recall had not been completed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that rust was discovered on the torsion bar mount up to the front of the leaf spring mount. In addition, after the vehicle was mounted on jack stands, it was discovered that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however,t the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was fractured and needed to be replaced in order to receive the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and had large holes. The passenger side was so deteriorated that you could see the container for the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was being serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags), the technician noticed that the dashboard was cracked due to dry rotting. The technician refused to honor the recall due to the dashboard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2003 dodge ram 1500 quad cab, dash started cracking about 4 years ago and continues deteriorating, now has a couple of big cracks (3/8" wide) and some little ones. Coupled with recall (r26/nhsta 15v‑312) on defective airbag inflator housing (for which I have been waiting so far over 6 months for) this has potential for serious injury to occupants, I do not have luxury of using another vehicle. Dodge do not seem in any rush to remedy this problem even though it is dangerous and a multi state issue.
Conversion van --while parking at children's school heard a very loud snap-noticed front wheels turned outward. Van towed to shop. Told by mechanic that pitman arm snapped off at frame--can not be repaired due to extensive frame rot. Snapped at mounting bracket bolts missing . Nothing left of frame to attach new parts .purchased 11 months ago and driven approx. 6000 miles. Mileage at purchase only 63,052. Sitting at repair shop not drivable will need extensive costly frame repair. Dealership unwilling to help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, it was discovered that the paint was peeling off every wheel well and there was rust under the paint that was peeling. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was confirmed that the wheel well were both rusted. In addition, the vehicle was showing signs of rust on the passenger side bumper. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured in fragments. The fractured pieces fell into the air vent system and fractured the foot of the contact's wife. The contact stated that the dashboard started fracturing about seven years ago. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the dashboard replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact initially brought the vehicle to the dealer on january 15, 2015. At that time, the dealer stated that the recall repair was performed; however, the recall did not begin until until february 3, 2015. Upon review of the invoice, the document stated that the vehicle was inspected and that the recall repair would not be needed. Several months later, the contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The manufacturer stated that the repair for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) had already been repaired on february 12, 2015 and the parts for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) were not available. The contact had not brought the vehicle back to the dealer after january 15, 2015. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced an air bag failure. The contact also stated that the dashboard was cracked in several locations, including over the speedometer, the middle of the dashboard, and defroster grill. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear corner panels were rusted. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that water was trapped in the corner panels, which caused the rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The dashboard on this vehicle cracks and pieces fall down into air vents (made from cheap plastic). If air bags were to deploy the dash would designate causing preventable injuries if cracking was not an issue.
2 large cracks in dash, in front of steering wheel and passenger side, I have big concern that in an accident with airbag deployment dash disintegration will occur, resulting in injury to occupants. Various reports online where dodge is not warranting dashboards and dealers are not doing airbag recall work because dashboards are falling apart during work.
The dashboard has cracked and broken in multiple places. It clearly will affect the deployment of the passenger airbag.
The dash on my 2003 dodge ram has cracked, full depth, on both driver and passenger side. The cracks keep getting bigger and deeper. It appears as though soon parts of the dash will begin to become separated and create a missile hazard.
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