2003 Dodge RAM 2500: check engine light

5 of the 661 complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 93,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2012
9
2011
8
2010
10
2009
6
2008
13
2007
17
2006
5
2005
3
2004
6
2003
5
2002
2
2001
2
2000
1
1999
2
1995
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 13, 2016 · Acceleration · 223,000 miles · MN

I was letting my 2003 dodge ram 2500 cummins warm up in the driveway when RPM suddenly jump to 3000 for a couple of seconds after that I left to go to work I was driving down a city street going 30 miles an hour after the transmission shifted into 3rd gear the truck automatically accelerated as if I was pushing full throttle and then let off when I hit the brakes, then I had no throttle response I pulled over shut the truck off started it back up and then had throttle response again the check engine light was now on. On my way to autozone to get my codes read it did it one more time where it accelerated by itself I hit the brakes and it stopped accelerating and after that I lost throttle control as in a "dead pedal". This is a huge safety concern if you're coming up to a stop sign or stop light as the truck may accelerate on its own into a bystander or another automobile. I think recall action needs to be taken place

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Airbags · 167,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000. ...updated 02/03/16 *bf updated 08/30/2017

Filed Sep 26, 2012 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power and the electronic control warning light illuminated. The vehicle then stalled with the illumination of the check engine and the overdrive warning lights. The contact disconnected and re-attached the battery. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The failure and current mileages were 93,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2009 · Body, Electrical · 30,000 miles · FL

2003 dodge ram 2500 cracked dashboard. Vehicle has 31k miles. Power windows malfunctioning, airconditioning blower malfunctioning. Dodge dealer will attempt to replace at owners cost. Check engine light on for power steering sensor problem. Sensor will have to be replaced.

Filed Jul 24, 2005 · Electrical · 33,314 miles · FL

That morning I was leaving a job site and noticed my engine light came on. I called the dodge dealer. Service tech stated that if it was not flashing to bring it in asap. Later that day while driving back to my house, without any warning the engine just shut off in the middle of the street. Luckily there was no traffic and I was able to coast to my house. The truck would not re-start. I called the dealer and chrysler had a tow truck out. It was found that a wiring harness had come loose and had been rubbing, the harness damaged and a bare wire shored out, blew the coil and ruptured the fuel line! I was very lucky to not have caught fire or exploded. After repeated calls and emails, I have figured chrysler does not care. I'll bet ther are quite a few 2003 dodge ram 2500 pickups out there. I would hope the rest could be warned before a death occurs!