2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review
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Appraise This CarDodge Ram Pickup 1500 model years
Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 types
- Quad Cab
- Regular Cab
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Generous passenger room, sharp handling, compliant ride, spacious interior, available side-curtain airbags.
Cons
- Not enough power from top V8, poor fuel mileage, no stepside body style.
What’s new
Two new packages debut, "Off-Road" and "Work Special," and the old Laramie trim level returns to replace the SLT Plus. For better performance, a five-speed automatic transmission is now optional on the 3.7-liter V6 and 4.7-liter V8 engines.
Edmunds says
Improved build quality, solid handling and optional Hemi V8 power make the Ram a tough truck to beat.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $5.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$412/mo for Ram Pickup 1500 ST
Ram Pickup 1500 ST
vs
$355/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500.
5 star(64%)
4 star(29%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(3%)
1 star(1%)
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4.75 out of 5 stars
So happy, we are on our 3rd Ram
sugabutt, 12/04/2011
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 5M)
We had a 2003 Ram single cab, and we were in an accident. My 1 year old was in a rear-facing car seat in the middle, with me and my husband on each side.
We all survived without a scratch.
The other minivan was totaled.
They tried to repair our truck but the sorry repair shop didn't fix it right, so it ended up being totaled.
So, we bought the exact same truck, but a Quad cab.
Feels very … safe in the truck.
We have about 150,000 miles on her, and no problems with the engine or tranny.
We did have to replace the radiator, heater core, and ball joints, but other then that it hasn't given us any problems.
We are selling it now, cause we just got an '09 Ram.
Very happy with all 3 of them
4.25 out of 5 stars
Best vehicle I've ever owned
sporky, 06/15/2011
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 5M)
I was pleasantly surprised after owning this vehicle for 8 years that I've had fewer problems than any other car I've owned in my 30+ years of driving. I replaced the alternator as a precaution because a bearing was making noise. That's it. Rotors were changed out under warranty once, but other than that no problems. It is used as a work truck, with hard miles, but it still runs and … looks like new. Well built truck. Very solid still.
Bad gas mileage but all big trucks have this problem. Average 13 mixed, with a 1500 lb full time load. Great handling truck in my opinion. And I've owned 3 Porsches. Those with brake problems just install aftermarket rotors/pads and be done with it.
3.5 out of 5 stars
our 2003 dodge ram burnt due to electrical problems
ash_dj, 01/30/2013
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5M)
2003 dodge ram 1500 4x4 quad cab auto 5.9 loved the truck i am still a fan of dodge they make good looking vehicles.we owned it for 5 yrs.had lots of problems out of it the windows wouldnt roll down missing tranny went out, then we were gonna to drive it let it run for 2 mins went back out and it was on fire. this makes the 4th one i know of that has done this, fire cheif said started in … dash with electric.called the dealership and they would not help us.insurance wouldnt cover it either. now it sets in the garage.
I now have a 2003 hemi and its haveing elctrical problems same windows radio heater all electrical so we are sending this one back b4 it does the same thing.
4.25 out of 5 stars
Great truck, great price
Bob Martin, 10/04/2002
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 5M)
This truck simply looks amazing! The
fit and finish is very tight. All
gaps are straight and even. Dash
layout is simple, straightfoward and
easy to use. For a truck it's size,
the gas mileage is on par but still
shocking at first, expect 14MPG in
mixed driving. Very comfortable
family hauler, good for my small kids
(needs rear headrest though). You
will not … notice the 3" they took from
the bed; and bed is still a foot
longer than the Ford s-crew. The rear
is a little bouncy, but this is
normal, with a load or 250lb weight in
the back, handles like a sedan. I
love this truck.
2003 Ram Pickup 1500 Highlights
Quad Cab
ST
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $23,210 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $412/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 8,350 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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