The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
2003 Dodge Ram: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 53 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Ram describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
When driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. Please provide more information. *
Numerous problems with 2003 dodge ram since ownership. *ph the consumer experienced a stalling problem that occurred whenever the vehicle was coming to a stop or idling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not diagnose the problem. Power steering fluid leaked due to faulty clamp. The vehicle was leaking transmission fluid due to a faulty output seal at the transfer case.
While starting up the vehicle engine idled on its own. Also, when coming to stop vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart, and was able to start vehicle and drive it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem.
After numerous attempts to repair the stalling problem, the consumer would like to pursue the lemon law. *ph the rear passenger outside door handle was loose.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Dodge: electronic fuel control actuator (fca) available for service/new diagnostics available for DTC...
- Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves...
- 5.9L turbo - diesel engine system enhancements. kb
- 5.9L turbo-diesel engine system enhancements. tt
- Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures. tt
- Cummins diesel diagnostics. tt
- New water pump for 3.7L engine - no longer common with 4.7L. advanced service information #05-002. tt
- Long crank times in ambient temperatures below freezing. tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Dodge Ram stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2003 Dodge Ram?
5 of 53 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge Ram (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Dodge Ram?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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