Five problems related to body have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that there was premature cracking and deterioration of the dashboard. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and provided no solution other than for the contact to replace the part. The dealer stated that to complete NHTSA campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags), the dashboard would also need to be replaced. The parts had not been available for an extended period of time so the contact was uncertain of when the recall repair would be completed. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
There are stripes of melting plastic on the back of the right side mirror and on the back of the front seats.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge 3500 ram. The contact stated that water entered the cabin. The contact had to replace four out of the five cab lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured in the center close to the speedometer and the fracture continued to spread throughout the dashboard. The manufacturer stated that the dashboard failure was not recalled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.
The hand grip in the cab of the pickup has broken away twice since I have had this vehicle. This time I wrenched my back when this broke away. I confronted Dodge dealer and they said its not a lifting handle but an assist handle? if they put it in the truck they should make it safe enough so that someone won't get hurt.