2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Reviews & Specs
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Kelley Blue Book Value®
$3,593 - $6,734
Used Fair Purchase Price Range
Crash Test
Source: NHTSA.gov
MPG (up to)
12 City /
16 HWY
Horsepower
215-345
Seats
3-6
Dodge Ram 1500 Models & Trims
SLT
- $3,593 - $6,046
Horsepower: 235 hp - 345 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8
Standard Seating: Cloth
Standard Wheels: 17 x 7.0, 20 x 9.0 (in.) Aluminum, Chromed Alum, Chromed Steel
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats (Optional)
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry (Optional)
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
ST
- $4,075 - $6,734
Horsepower: 215 hp - 345 hp
Engine Type: Gas V6, Gas V8
Standard Seating: Vinyl
Standard Wheels: 17 x 7.0, 17 x 8.0 (in.) Chromed Steel, Steel
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
Owner Reviews
My Dodge RAM is a big blue beast with plenty of power.
I have always preferred to own and drive Chevy's. However, the first time I drove my Dodge RAM 1500 pick up truck, I fell in love. Instantly I fell for the power that was behind me, the quick get up and go this RAM held. My daughters and I feel safe and secure in my big bodied blue beast. My chief complaint is the stereo and speakers just are not loud enough for me. The back door speakers didn't have any sound. I did have the stereo swapped out and a speaker box put in under the back seat. My music is much louder now and easier to listen to while I jam out, the windows down, driving just a hair over the speed limit. I do enjoy my new speakers however, I honestly preferred the stock radio over the newer one I had installed. Another feature I adore about my Dodge RAM 1500 pick up truck would have to be the extra space allotted for under the back seat. (this space now holds a custom speaker box. ) I have also had a metal tool box installed in the bed which locks and keeps my tools and emergency kits safe from the weather as well as from being stolen. I love that my truck has four full doors. Oh, also I attached a larger size rearview mirror to see better.
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab with 225, 000 miles.
I really enjoy my vehicle and it has been reliable for the past 15 years. We have kept up with the maintenance and have put the best products you can buy back into the vehicle. This includes oil, tires, air filters, oil filters, exhaust, batteries, and catalytic converter. The vehicle has been so reliable that it currently has 225, 000 miles on it and I expect it to be over 300, 000 by the time any real issues arise. It does have performance issues just like any other vehicle that is this old, being the power it has and it also burns oil quite often within the engine itself, so constant checking the oil is a must. The vehicle also wastes a lot of gas as well, even for a 4. 7l v8 which is a negative since I commute to downtown phoenix for work during the work week. Also the ride is not the smoothest and there is not much cab room as compared to newer trucks, even though it is a four door crew cab.
2003 Dodge RAM 1500: big blue.
I bought this truck as my first vehicle and I got it used. The biggest problems I have had to do with faulty wiring, belts and stalling. The faulty wiring had to do with my speedometer, when I first got it the only thing that wasn't responding on the dash was the speedometer. We tried fuses and such but that didn't work so we had to get a new dash display, but keep in mind that this is a 2003 truck in 2018. Next, my belt broke after going down the highway, but I do not think the had ever been replaced prior. Lastly, for some reason, for an entire month or so after I bought it, the engine would stall going up any incline.
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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides consumers with information about crash protection and rollover safety
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Rollover
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a non-profit group which conducts safety testing beyond federal regulations. "Good" is the highest rating.
- Moderate Overlap Front G
- Side N/A
- Roof Strength N/A
- Driver-side Overlap Front N/A
GGood
AAcceptable
MMarginal
PPoor
Safety Features
- Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes *
- Driver/passenger "Next Generation" airbags w/passenger on/off switch *
- Driver/front passenger "Next Generation" airbags w/passenger on/off switch *
- Shoulder belt height adjusters *
- Front shoulder belt height adjusters *
- Dual note horn
* Optional Safety Feature
Safety Recalls (2)
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Air Bags Dec 3, 2014Report Receipt Date:Dec 3, 2014NHTSA Campaign:14V770000Summary:Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Consequence:In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.Remedy:Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler will notify owners and the recall will begin on, or around, early February 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall supersedes the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.
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RecallNHTSA Campaign:04V185Summary:On some van and wagon model vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which can compromise the sealing integrity of the connector. This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.Remedy:Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification for this campaign. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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