2003 Dodge RAM Quad CAB Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 07/12/2026

38Structure complaints

31.1%Of all 122 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How structure ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE38 · 31.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR11 · 9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 · 6.6%

STEERING7 · 5.7%

AIR BAGS7 · 5.7%

Share of the 122 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad CAB overview page.

What owners report

“THE DASH IS FALLING APART. IT BEGAN LAST SUMMER AND PIECES ARE FALLING INTO THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. CHEAP MATERIAL USED FOR THE DASH BOARD.”NHTSA complaint 10653518 — filed 11/07/2014

“MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING UP AND LARGE SHARDS OF THE PLASTIC BECAME AIRBORNE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK ME IN THE FACE . THIS…”NHTSA complaint 10630269 — filed 09/03/2014

“THE DASH IS FALLING APART. IT BEGIN LAST SUMMER AND PIECES ARE FALLING INTO THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS AND BLOCKING THE AIR FLOW AND CAUSING…”NHTSA complaint 10593915 — filed 05/24/2014

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Structure complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad CAB have structure problems?

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad CAB: 38 of 122 complaints on file (31.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records 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.