Eight problems related to power train have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. While towing a trailer at 70 mph, the transmission seized without warning. The contact stated that the trailer jack-knifed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and could not be shifted. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle had to be towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact started the vehicle and the gear lever failed to shift into four wheel drive. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v462000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Js.
Was changing oil on my 03 Dodge Ram 3500 and noticed the frame rail near cab mount on drivers side was completely rusted thru with a hole approximately 2 inches long and 1/4" wide. I'm afraid to haul my goose neck trailer under these conditions. I'm afraid that additional weight could cause the frame to collapse. I don't remember seeing a recall for this condition.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle began to jerk without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic for inspection but no diagnosis was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 05v462000 (power train), 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering), and 15v312000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called the same dealer every time since 2006. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I would like to know why there is no mandate for a mechanical interlock to prevent a manual transmission from being shifted into reverse accidentally while driving. In 2003 the Dodge Ram 3500 has a 6 speed manual transmission used with the cummins 5. 9 diesel motor which has no mechanical interlock to prevent being shifted into reverse when trying to shift into 5th gear. This is a very dangerous situation which is endangering owners and others on the road. I would also like to know why a manufacturer is not required to provide head restraint in the rear seats of the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 quad cab. A passenger in the rear seat are at risk of their head slamming into the rear window which is also endangering many people. My personal information is not needed by you or any one else. The above statements are facts which speak for themself. I know from personal experience that the auto manufacturers do not care the slightest bit about a customers concerns. They lie are arrogant and rude and vindictive. The VIN of my vehicle is not necessary info either because as far as I know all 3500 and 2500 have the same deficincies.
Not sure if this is a safety problem. 90 percent of the times that I attempt to start my vehicle, I have to readjust the gear swift. It appears to have swifted to neutral or drive. I start noticing this in August, 2008.