2003 Dodge Ram Reviews

Needed new rack and pinion unit at 72000.

New A/C blower fan at 72000.

Front axle seals leaking, needed new axle shaft at 72000.

New ball joints at 72000.

New parking brake assembly at 72000.

Transmission shudders under moderate acceleration at 72000.

Intermittent check engine light at 70000.

Rust at both rear wheel wells and tailgate.

Passenger window controls work intermittently.

This truck was used and great for a year after I bought it, but it has needed $2500 of work in the few months after that first year.

Looks great, sounds great, killing me in the wallet.

Nothing, except for the truck pulsates when driving down the road with only the rear window (s) down.

Amazing truck, with the only complaint being it has almost too much power. yesterday on the freeway I was doing about 60 and it was misty out, adn I went to pass someone, so I gunned it and the back end came loose, revving the engine up to almost red line. I fishtailed across the lane and almost into the center divider, and it was honestly scary, the ground was only damp from overnight mist. but it is fun on empty out-of-the-way streets where you can just stop and let it loose, its fun. the exhuast note is intoxicating.

Now, to the more real-life part. this truck tows my 7000lb trailer FAIRLY easily, but I can definately tell its there. is also very comfortable, heated suede seats, and a lot of other little things that add to its overall appeal and comfort. the ride is smooth for a truck, and on the mountain roads its solid and quiet. I average 10.6 mpg in mixed driving, which is low, but it is a truck.

One thing that does take away from it all, is that when I am driving down the road with only the back windows down, the truck seems to vibrate/pulse, and too the point where it hurts my ears. this goes away when I crack a front window. is this normal?

Off road it performs admirably, and I have yet to get stuck, but once again, sometimes the power is a bit much.

If anyone is looking for a solid, tough, powerful, and beautiful truck, I highly recommend this one.

Whats wrong with the truck? Well, I am now at the Point after only a few months of having to trade it in on a smaller truck. The reason this is so is because the truck is frankly a service station dream. with the average cost to fill it up ranging from 60 to 80 dollars. With a 35 gallon tank and having to fill up every 450 miles. Other than that I have had no problems what so ever.

I love this truck how ever It has come to the point in which I must trade it in.

The reason is because keeping it gassed up in this economy is a huge task.

My Truck is the SLT 4door long bed V8.

It is very comfortable and reliable. It could Sit 6 people comfortable.

In few months I have owned this truck I have gone on 2 round trips from TN to NY and one round trip from TN to NY with no problems what so ever.

The Problem. If you aren't a wealthy businessman then you might want to reconsider buying this truck. the cost for keeping the tank even somewhat filled is more a costly expense that I can afford.

If extreme cost for gas isn't a problem in your house hold I would strongly suggest this truck for its comfort, reliably, cargo capacity, and Room for the whole family.