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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 97 repairs.
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Dodge Ram 1500
Engine not specified
| 119000 mi | Needed front right wheel bearing when sold. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 114500 mi US $350 |
Wheel Hub assembly replaced on both front wheels due to noise. |
| 110000 mi US $900 |
Upper and lower ball joints replaced. Tie rod end bad on passenger side. |
| 126000 mi US $47 |
CEL came up, showing P0551 (power steering pressure failure). Steering worked fine, so I suspected the pressure sending switch. |
| 126000 mi US $291 |
A thrum got louder and louder 'til it became a drone. Replaced the driver's side front wheel bearing. |
| 98000 mi US $600 |
Driver side wheel bearing shot. Replaced both sides. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 138000 mi US $200 |
Left front bearing was toast. Had both front bearings replaced. |
| 144300 mi US $400 |
Control arm bushings, upper and lower of both sides in the front changed for new. Getting a lot of vibration. |
| 82460 mi C $300 |
Noise from front end. Tie rod ends replaced, still hear noise. |
| 83080 mi C $130 |
Replaced left & right front stabilizer links Noise from front end area Replaced stabilzer links Noise gone |
| 99000 mi US $350 |
Front wheel hub bad. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 192000 mi US $985 |
Replace left front outer tie rod, right front inner tie rod, upper control arm left front. In May of 2016 I had all the tie rods and ball joints replaced prior to an alignment and purchase of new tires. 96 days later I experienced catastrophic failure on passengrr side. The pin snapped in the ball joint due to defective parts and botched installation done by a different shop location of same business. Shop replaced all parts and repaired all damage at no cost to me in Aug 2016. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 93000 mi C $650 |
Right front wheel bearing. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 67300 mi US $650 |
Installed new shocks, plus springs since no add'l labor. Just routine maintenance, really. Significantly improved ride. The truck was beginning to "bottom" more roughly and "clunk" more on bumps or rough pavement, of which we get a lot in Colorado. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 267000 mi US $400 |
Lower ball joints were worn out resulting in loud squeaking. Replaced lower ball joints, upper control arms with ball joints, drag link bushings, tie rod ends, and sway bar bushings. |
| 76000 mi US $1100 |
Leaking power steering pump. |
| 97200 mi US $477 |
Left front wheel hub went bad, made groaning sounds. Truck did not vibrate or wobble or pull to one side. When taken apart looked like it was ready to completly fail New sticker Oct. Replaced hub,CV axle, up ball joint, out tie rod. |
| 83000 mi US $79 |
Replaced front Shocks. Cleaned control arms of dirt and debris and painted rusted areas on control arms and frame. |
| 73500 mi US $273 |
Found Power steering hose leaking between fitting and hose. Replaced hose. |
| 130000 mi US $240 |
Lower ball joint needed replacement, ended up replacing both upper and lower balljoints ( same age), $110. |
| 160000 mi US $125 |
Replaced rear shocks, The bilstein shock I put on several years ago had a bigger bolt hole and was making noises when driving. Replaced with KYB shocks ( with the correct bolt hole) |
| 178000 mi US $63 |
Swaybar link broke, replaced swaybar link |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 56000 mi US $400 |
Leaking power steering rack replaced. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 91000 mi US $60 |
Power steering pump was whining. Replaced and changed fluid. |
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