Nine problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated the vehicle's dashboard fracturered above the passenger's air bag department and the check engine warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of this issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Gl.
On 12/19/15 I was driving i75 north,140 miles before atalanta GA my truck made a big bang and the engine just stopped on the spot including everything, steering. I made it safely to the side of the road don't know how. There was no indication, check engine light nothing just a bang. My car insurance won't fix it Dodge will not be accountable either part malfunction they say, I guess I am responsible for it since I build the truck right. I am out of a truck I still pay on it, no car or transportation I tuck care of my truck I guess I am to post to be held responsible for a part I did not manufactured right . I am happy to be alive at this point. . Read more...
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge ram. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver when making a right turn. Additionally, when the brake pedal was depressed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the engine stalled as the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The engine light on my truck keeps coming on. It show a vapor leak in the emissions. It is not the gas cap. Dodge needs to held accountable for the environment impact.
2003 slt 1500 engine piston and spark plugs melt while driving 70 mph. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer on 7/16/06. The technician determined that the consumer needed a new engine. The vehicle was towed to another dealer where it has been sitting for 68 days. Vehicle was not returned to consumer until 9/16/2006. After repairs the engine light illuminated again and engine ran rough, 30764 miles. After 6 weeks the truck still wasn't fixed.
: updated 10/4/2006 - the pistons melted inside the engine and the spark plugs melted. The check engine light illuminated the engine lost all power while driving 70 mph. A ne.
When brake pedal is slightly depressed it has a lot of shaking, also second time the truck is in for engine light and electronic thottle module.
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 stalls upon coming to a stop. Sporadic behavior. Dealer can't get vehicle to stall. Vehicle stalls 3 - 4 times per month. I ran a search on the internet and found many other people with the similar problem occuring on the 2003 and 2004 hemi engines in the ram and durango vehicles. The vehicle doesn't display an error or check engine light.