4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 052007

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In cold weather below freezing the throttle body fuel injection freezes up rendering the vehicle powerless. No acceleration possible.

- Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA

problem #2

Sep 122003

(reported on)

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • miles
Fuel leaked from the vehicle's fuel injection. The vehicle had experienced this failure twice. This motor year had undergone a redesign of the fuel injection system for 2003 model year and may have a design flaw which could result in a fire.

- Dana Point, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 102003

Ram 1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,000 miles
Fuel is leaking from a high pressure fitting, and may be dripping on the manifold or the exhaust system. Consumer feels that eventually this will cause a serious fire. This was the second fuel leak from the fuel injector system.

- Dana Point, CA, USA

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