2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab body problems

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Body · 220,000 miles · NJ

2003 dodge ram quad cab 4x4 had vehicle towed and when tow truck driver hooked chains to frame rails to winch vehicle on to tow truck the chains ripped the steel out of the bottom of the frame do to the frame being rotted I have uploaded photos. This is a real safety concern do to the fact the frame is enclosed and there is no real warning or signs of the integrity of the remaining structure of the frame. It is in my opinion this needs to be addressed and frame should be recalled there are many other people with the same trucks even a lot newer than this one but same frame as mine and the same problem there is no reason other than poor engineering and prep of this frame I own many old pieces of equipment that are 30+ years older than this truck and no rot issues like this wear and tear is one thing body rot ect is normal but this is a real safety issue that gives no warning many of these trucks drive down the road such as mine hauling equipment ect imagine 20k lbs driving down the road and the truck splits in half do to the internal frame rot how many people will die before this issue I'd recalled by chrysler? Toyota did it to there trucks why shouldn't dodge please don't let dodge ignore this it could be someone in your family that gets seriously hurt or dies driving one of these trucks or from someone else driving one of these trucks. Fyi I had the pittman arm joint snap on my truck with out warning it was a scary moment when u lose steering I was lucky and didn't crash and no one got hurt .

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Body, Visibility · 500,000 miles · FL

The dashboard and HVAC system has cracked to pieces causing the defrosters to be inoperable most of the time and constantly blows pieces of plastic and foam out of the vents occasionally getting in the driver's eyes and nose causing sneezing and distracting irritation.

Filed Aug 15, 2015 · Body · 130,454 miles · AZ

There is a entry grab handle mounted to the interior door post near the windshield intended as an assist handle. My truck is equipped with running board to make entry easier into the truck cab. I used the assist handle while getting into the truck cab, it pulled loose from the pillar causing me to nearly fall from the truck. I was able to gain my balance and step down from the running boards without doing any injury. I am of average height and weight appropriate. When I examined the handle I was shocked to see the only mounting involved was plastic with a bolt through it screwed to the door frame. This in no way should be classified as an appropriate assist handle to aid one in the entry of the vehicle.

Filed Jan 18, 2015 · Body · 165,000 miles · KY · 1 injury

Driver was using grab bar to pull self up into vehicle when the grab bar broke suddenly and pulled out of the vehicle without warning. This caused driver to fall and suffer a fractured hamate bone in the wrist and chronic shoulder pain. Injuries require surgery and are not yet healed.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Body · 168,000 miles · OK

The dash is falling apart. It began last summer and pieces are falling into the air conditioner vents. Cheap material used for the dash board.

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 82,100 miles · WA

The dash board on this vehicle is cracking all over. It has cracked around the passenger airbag and pieces have fallen into the airbag compartment. This has not caused injury yet, but if involved in an accident, the broken pieces will definitely cause injury and I hope that they do not affect the airbag deployment. Pieces blow into your face while running the defrost which if struck in the eye could cause an accident.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Body · 100,000 miles · CA

My dashboard started cracking up and large shards of the plastic became airborne while driving the vehicle and struck me in the face . This is definitely a safety issue in my opinion and I have a $50000.00 driveway ornament as I do not feel safe driving the vehicle anymore.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Body · 62,000 miles · OK

Dash and defroster grill shattered . Only 60,000 miles on truck this seems to be a factory default and should be replaced by dodge with better materials. I purchased this truck new with the 5 year extended warranty.

Filed May 24, 2014 · Body · 108,000 miles · AL

The dash is falling apart. It begin last summer and pieces are falling into the air conditioner vents and blocking the air flow and causing it to freeze up.. I have had a piece fall under the accelerator and cause me to be unable to accelerate in interstate highway traffic. Now a piece has fallen off causing the steering to jam. Part of the dash has fallen on the wiring and I'm afraid it is going to catch fire.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Body · MD

Back in 2009 my dash one day just cracked....and has progressively gotten worse. I didn't know it was such a huge dodge again.