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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Reliability Rating
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Rack and Pinion Steering Unit and an occasional problem is the failure of the Power Steering Pressure Hose and Power Steering Return Hose. The cost to repair the Rack and Pinion Steering Unit is estimated at $597.00 for parts and $143.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Power Steering Pressure Hose is estimated at $98.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Power Steering Return Hose is $36.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Moderate Problems
