Four problems related to paint have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, it was discovered that the paint was peeling off every wheel well and there was rust under the paint that was peeling. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was confirmed that the wheel well were both rusted. In addition, the vehicle was showing signs of rust on the passenger side bumper. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Truck has excessive rust over both rear fenders. Had it looked at by a couple of body shoppes and estimate to have it fixed will cost about $5,500. Rust is coming from underneath about wheel and rusting from under surface to exterior on fender. 90% of other Dodge ram trucks with the same body style as my 2003 ram all have surface rust where the paint looks bubbled. This should have been a recall with Chrysler.
Paint corrosion on the hood and top of cab, doors and had I had engine failure at 70,000 plus and at 107,000.
I purchase a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 in August of 02 and in April of 05 my dash started cracking I contacted Dodge and of course there was nothing they could do. . . . My truck looks embarrassing also my paint is fading. No would damage there truck on purpose there is many many complaints already on these dashboards Dodge should take responsibility and fix this issue.