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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

62Power Train complaints
5.3%Of all 1,169 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS445 · 38.1%
STRUCTURE158 · 13.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY72 · 6.2%
Unspecified / other65 · 5.6%
POWER TRAIN62 · 5.3%

Share of the 1,169 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 overview page.

Power Train complaints by year filed

220083220101320126920141182016442018132020122023

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500: 62 of 1,169 complaints on file (5.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 have in total?

1,169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 76 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 80 reported injuries, and 6 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.