2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, and owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,122 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving at different speeds over 30 and usually temps below 50, the engine light will come on and will immediately lose throttle. "dead pedal" sometimes the throttle will surge then drop off oth”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 6, 2019 · Vehicle speed control
“The dashboard is falling apart with sharp pieces falling inside under the dash which may cut wires or even the air bag. It is very brittle. It can be moving or stationary.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2019 · Unknown or other
Compare Dodge RAM Quad Cab model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM Quad Cab model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab | 0 | 118 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab | 0 | 206 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab | 0 | 122 |
Checking a specific 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
How do I know if my 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.