8.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,003 miles

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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 252004

Ram 3500 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to accelerate and moved on its own. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #2

Apr 102004

Ram 3500

  • 9,000 miles
While driving 65 mph throttle control failed. As a result, vehicle lost acceleration. No impact reported.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 292004

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • 10 miles
Intermittently when the accelerator pedal is depressed vehicle fails to accelerate and stays in the idle position. When this occurs the consumer coasts vehicle forward for a few seconds than restarts the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at the dealership.

- Knippa, TX, USA

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