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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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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