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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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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (45%)

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

122000 mi

US $75
Replaced power seat lift motor. Dodge claims you have to replace whole seat assembly but not true. Found part online w instructions. Another benefit of US brand 
138000 mi

US $30
AC not cooling at idle. Replaced condenser fan. 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

83080 mi

C $150
Heater defroster plastic motor doors broken 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

93600 mi

C $1150
Whining noise from the engine. AC Compressor bearing failure. 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

71000 mi

US $97
Replaced bad brake pedal light switch. 

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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 Parasitic draw on battery causing dead battery. Traced issue to OEM radio fault which activated the body module. Replaced radio with aftermarket. 
285000 mi

US $150
Alternator voltage regulator failed. Replaced alternator. 
98000 mi

US $140
AC clutch coil shorted out blowing fuse. Bought new clutch and tools to remove old clutch. New clutch plate was too thick and I could not get proper gap, ended up using old clutch plate. 
135000 mi

US $75
Condenser fan stopped running. No blown fuse, system kept shutting off with a big kick. Low side had over 100 lbs, scared me I thought the compressor or expansion valve blew, noticed that the fan was not running, rad very hot need more chars 
143000 mi

US $261
the lock all windows button failed to allow other buttons to work, this is a problem with dodge, 35 dollars for an upgraded switch from switchdoctor dot com 
76000 mi

US $1100
Repaired Third Brake Light. 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Electrical Problems

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