Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted gears abnormally. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an o2 sensor malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags), but the part to do the repair was not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2003 Dodge RAM 1500: check engine light
15 of the 1,171 complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 33,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. In addition, the dashboard fractured above the passenger air bag department and the check engine warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of this issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/15/16*lj
On 12/19/15 I was driving i75 north,140 miles before atalanta ga my truck made a big bang and the engine just stopped on the spot including everything, steering. I made it safely to the side of the road don't know how. There was no indication, check engine light nothing just a bang. My car insurance won't fix it dodge will not be accountable either part malfunction they say, I guess I am responsible for it since I build the truck right. I am out of a truck I still pay on it, no car or transportation I tuck care of my truck I guess I am to post to be held responsible for a part I did not manufactured right . I am happy to be alive at this point. There is a big whole in my engine the mecanic sad a part in the engine came loose and bolted out and left a big whole in it great http://www.torquenews.com/397/two-fatal-flaws-ruining-chrysler-engines-catastrophic-breakdowns
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver when making a right turn. Additionally, when the brake pedal was depressed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl* the contact stated 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle made a loud thumping sound and immediately after the check engine light illuminated. The contact was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the clutch assembly and transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 36,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the engine stalled as the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The engine light on my truck keeps coming on. It show a vapor leak in the emissions. It is not the gas cap. Dodge needs to held accountable for the environment impact.
2003 slt 1500 engine piston and spark plugs melt while driving 70 MPH. *ts the vehicle was towed to a service dealer on 7/16/06. The technician determined that the consumer needed a new engine. The vehicle was towed to another dealer where it has been sitting for 68 days. Vehicle was not returned to consumer until 9/16/2006. After repairs the engine light illuminated again and engine ran rough, 30764 miles. After 6 weeks the truck still wasn't fixed.
Dt*: the contact stated after the engine was started, the gear lever did not come off the park position, and the engine warning light illuminated. After several attempts, the lever shifted to the drive position but the transmission went to third gear and remained in it. The vehicle was taken to the dealership seven times, and the diagnosis machine indicated the defect in control module (p700). The control module was replaced seven times. The manufacturer was contacted, and coincided with the dealership diagnosis. The contact expressed concern because the lack of enough power while the vehicle was loaded presented a serious risk to safety while driving up or down a hill.
Dt*: updated 10/4/2006 - the pistons melted inside the engine and the spark plugs melted. The check engine light illuminated the engine lost all power while driving 70 MPH. A ne
Engine light keeps coming on and it's keeps dying, realy scaring when it dies at 65 miles oer hour - fear of steering wheel locking up or brakes not working, has been in shop 7 or 8 times for this problem and it's still not fixed.
When brake pedal is slightly depressed it has a lot of shaking, also second time the truck is in for engine light and electronic thottle module.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500?
15 of 1,171 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 (1%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500
Stalling 30Airbag light 29No deployment 27Premature wear 23Grinding brakes 22Engine failure 17ABS 13Loss of power 13Ball joint 10Whining noise 9Knocking 8Fire or smoke 8Power steering loss 8Seat belt 7Brake failure 6Headlights 6Wipers 6Door locks 5Shudder 5Pulling 5Tire blowout 5Won't start 5
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