Hi everyone. New here. I'm looking at purchasing my first Ram, a 2003 Quad Cab, 4x4, 2500, automatic with the 5.7L hemi. It has 107000 miles. Since this will be my first Ram I was wondering if there were any major known problems with this year of Ram or anything I need to look for when I go to check out the truck?

Thanks in advance everyone!!

 

I just read in another thread that there's something wrong with the steering rack in the older model 2500's. Whoever said it mentioned googling "death wobble" or here in the search function

 

That 's right a recall takes care of that...that and the tranny's are suspect at times They are all good trucks just like everything in life...You take care & it it will take care of you..

 

Only known problem I know is lack of tuning for the 03s....that is only a problem if you plan on modding and buying a programmer. Just ask AF Hemi

 

with that many miles i wouldnt buy is unless i knew its maintanince record .

 

haha you dont have to just ask me!!! ask ANYONE with an 03 trying to do some heavy performance mods and they'll tell you the same thing i will!

The Rams are the best trucks out there (converted chevy guy talkin). The 03's are actually the worst of the Rams though. Still, 03 Ram is better than most others...

 

how are the 03's and 04's different?
I just checked my registration coupla days ago and mines an 04

 

Whole new engine and trans management system and a better looking steering wheel. Thats all I can list off the top of my head for differences between the 03 and 04 trucks.

 

Haha I just know that you were about ready to shoot someone in a thread awhile ago talking about lack of tuning!
But he has a great point, although there are some down sides, its still a Ram! Plus he might not even be doing heavy modding so the lack of tuning support might not even effect him!

 

Thanks for all the replies guys! What performance mods are not available for the 03 that is available for other years?