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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 consumer reviews

$18,735–$23,335 MSRP range
side view of 2003 Ram 1500 Dodge
(61 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Most reliable I've owned. 176000 and still truckin

Roomy. Hemi is sweet. Rear passengers have lots room. Lots of storage under rear seat. Only negative is 12.5 mpg average.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Dodge RAM Workhorse

This truck is a comfortable vehicle that can do hard work and heavy hauling. The only problem is that it is very thirsty. There are also some common issues with ticking noise in engine bay - this is a common occurence.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable Allrounder

It is a rugged vehicle with a very smooth ride. Enough space and easy to drive. A bit heavy on fuel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best truck I've ever owned

I got this truck back in 2006, 11 years and still running strong. The only major issue I had was oil pump failing at around 150k miles, but that was due to sludge build up from having my sister borrow it for a few months. Other than that been running strong since. Only other major maintenance work have been the brakes, wheel hub, and ball joint replacement. But for a truck 14 years old, a little pampering can't be too much. Fair gas mileage since I just drive about five miles to work and back, about two weeks on one tank of gas. I have the magnum 4.7 l v8. Quad cab slt rwd. Overall great interior space, can't find anything with so much space inside so far, even the ford excursion is a bit smaller than this ram.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best vehicle I drove

I love this vehicle it is the vehicle I've ever had. It took me everywhere without any trouble and I don't think I can part with it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for all the tough jobs

Great truck for farm work, hauling a trailer, or just getting around. A family of 6 fits pretty well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Older truck. You would never know it

Great truck for the price and the mileage. Well maintained truck that I loved from the first pictures.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this truck

love everything about this truck, except the dash getting so cracked, and falling apart, other then this this truck is comfortable, roomy, and gorgeous,

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Purchased new and running strong

I purchased this truck new in 2003 and am still the owner in 2016. I have literally only replaced tires and run scheduled maintenance. Nothing has ever broken on this truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Not what i thought

Had this truck for about a year and a half.Had 130000 miles on it when I bought it.Thought it was a good buy for the 4.7 engine was my first truck.Have put on new waterpump/hoses/thermostat soon will put on a new fan and maybe a radiator.Its my worst nightmare.And I see many more people have complained about the cooling system on this truck.I now feel like a fool for buying it I won't be happy until I can get rid of it.I will get a ford/chevy or anything else never another dodge.And my review is nice compared to others I have seen.You have been warned.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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