2003
Dodge Ram 2500

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  • 2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB ST
    Starts at
    $23,420
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,307 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $25,075
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,216 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB ST
    Starts at
    $25,765
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,259 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB ST
    Starts at
    $25,955
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,126 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB 4WD ST
    Starts at
    $26,625
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,859 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $27,595
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,164 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $27,785
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,031 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $28,280
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,767 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB 4WD ST
    Starts at
    $28,880
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,773 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB 4WD ST
    Starts at
    $29,070
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,673 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $30,710
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,679 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $30,900
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,578 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

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6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
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3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
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125 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 3.8
Performance 4.5
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.4

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  • By Retired man, married 65yo from North Powder, Oregon
    Owns this car
    December 21, 2023

    BEST TRUCK I HAVE EVER OWNED

    I purchased my truck new on Dec 31, 2002. It is an 03 crew cab, short box, Cummins HO, 6 speed manual. I still own it today with 315,000 miles very few repairs, oil change every 5K, 3 front end rebuilds, one water pump, a fan clutch, a new drivers seat pad and bottom cover, and a steering gear box. Surprisingly enough, I still have factory injectors. Absolutely the best truck I have ever owned BY FAR. Still gets up to 27 MPG and can pull just about anything you hook onto it. still looks new inside and out. I recently converted it to a dually to make it even more stable pulling my fifth wheel. Seems to be worth more today than what I paid for it 20 years ago.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Nick from LaGrange GA
    Owns this car
    January 20, 2023

    Unsafe Dodge RAM 2500 model yr 2003. 4 door.

    Long time problem with severe front wheel shimmy. I hear they issued a recall but now I’m told not true for my 2500 4door cab.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Thomas from Farmingville, NY
    Owns this car
    September 28, 2020

    Much more reliable than the newer diesels with.

    The newer cummins 6.7l diesels have a variable turbocharger, which is not as reliable. They are also strangled by extensive pollution devices including DEF fluid. These modern additions do NOT add to reliability and most definitely negatively affect fuel economy. This truck and engine combination will run forever.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Farmer from Tobaccoville nc
    Owns this car
    September 24, 2020

    Good truck bad dash’s thou cracked

    Never laid anything on dash cleaned it monthly but it cracked in five spots so far. They should recall them an have to fix them
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By teejg from Farmingville NY,
    Owns this car
    July 31, 2020

    Very reliable comfortable hard working truck

    Great Fuel mileage for a 7000 lb truck. Very comfortable and Extremely reliable. Was used for work camping and towing for the past 10 years.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Coltonconner
    Owns this car
    February 12, 2020

    Biggest bucket I’ve owned

    Injectors and fuel lines trash not even 150,000 miles needs overhaul multiple clutches dash bust like Christmas ornaments front end gets death wobble turning curves past 70
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Ozzie from CYPRESS, TX
    Owns this car
    January 26, 2020

    Very dependable vehicle

    This vehicle will do what you expect for a 3/4 ton truck with a tow package installed. Mechanically, the truck is in excellent condition. You would not be disappointed in the performance.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Blackout Racing from Texas
    Owns this car
    June 7, 2019

    Great truck to own, easy on the diesel

    Used it every day for my work. easy truck to deal with. normal issues repaired. the con, was the dash board and paint quality .
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Dodge Ram from Huntington station
    Owns this car
    August 28, 2018

    Amazing car.

    It?s reslly nice and in great condition, not worth selling, would definitely keep it. Great for both work and family trips. Snow plow was included
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By AUBREY67 from Iola Wisconsin
    Owns this car
    April 16, 2018

    Dodge laramie crew cab pickup with 4 x4 5.9 diesel

    Very reliable runs drives like a new ve hicle pulls 12000 pound loaded trailer like its nothing . The truck get 20 miles to gallon empty and 16 pulling the load it has proven to be a great pickup
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dieselfan25 from Plainfield
    Owns this car
    March 27, 2018

    Great truck

    I purchased this truck for work and for personal use. The truck has been amazing in all types of weather. The Cummins engine is as good as they come. Great all around truck. Low maintenance and great reliability.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By kf_hunter from Klamath Falls, Oregon
    Owns this car
    November 11, 2017

    It just keeps on going......

    I've been offered more than reasonable money for my truck and politely explain that I am not interested. This is the second diesel pickup I've owned and now have 188k on it. It has towed way heavier trailers than it should have had any right to, with ease. It has hauled loads of hay that bordered on the ridiculous and been places any respecting big horn sheep, pronghorn antelope, rocky mountain and roosevelt's elk, mule and ... blacktail deer, would call home. It has survived me dropping a fifth wheel trailer on the bed and sticking it in a mud hole 25 miles across the desert from the nearest paved road. (My fault, not hers). I just can't imagine NOT owning this pickup.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500?

The 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 is available in 2 trim levels:

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  • ST (6 styles)

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4.3 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 3.8
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.4
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