Seven problems related to front suspension wheel bearing 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 stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle wheel bearing detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 have that failure on the wheel bearing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 80,000. Aw.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front wheel bearing failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud, continual noise from the rear as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could not be restarted and had to be towed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated he purchased a set of gabriel ultra shocks, model number 1290-0875-40, that were installed on the vehicle. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact drove over a road bump and the shock blew out. The contact stated that the bolts needed to be tightened yet the failure recurred four times. The auto parts retailer in which he purchased the shocks was contacted and advised that the incorrect bolts were placed in the box he purchased. The contact stated the last time the failure occurred the front wheel bearings, tires and stabilizer link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 04/15/lj.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle. Prior to the failure, he noticed that the abs warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by the wheel bearing. The technician added that it would cost approximately $3,000 to repair the vehicle. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 69,000.
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 that has several problems since I got it. The most recent is wheel bearing failure. It only has 33,000 miles on. I had to search for a to find a replacement. Everybody kept telling me they were out do to the many other failures with this component. Luckily I wasn't going down the road at a higher speed when the wheel stopped turning, could of been a whole lot worse. Truck was down for almost a week because of the backorder on this part.
Both front wheel bearings on my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 failed at 59,000 miles. I was informed by the dealer and Chrysler that the power train warranty does not cover wheel bearings / hub assemblies. The 2006 version of this vehicle has a national recall on the same assembly / part due to insufficient lubrication. I was also informed by the dealer that the parts are on national backorder due to the number of failures.