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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (71%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 7 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 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 132500 mi US $7 |
Limited slip clutch packs started chattering and grabbing while turning. Added LS additive and it has gone away. I added the proper amount last time I serviced the differential but apparently it needed more. Hope this does the trick. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 87420 mi C $150 |
clunking from rear differential |
| 99000 mi US $220 |
Universal joint replaced at rear dif. Third repair trip within just a few weeks. |
| 135200 mi US $200 |
rear differential bearings replaced |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 67000 mi US $550 |
Intermediate Axle shaft outer splines worn completely off where it connects to the CV shaft, Dodge changed part numbers,Front end made wicked grinding noises and 4 wheel no longer worked, note that grinding noise went away if put in 4 wheel |
| 86500 mi US $140 |
Rear end seal and transmission seal both leaking. Removed drive shaft and replaced both seals. Ended up removing rear end plate and clean basket and replaced fluid. Installed new gasket with rtf sealer. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 96000 mi US $187 |
Differential pinion seal leaking. Had seal replaced. |
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