2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review

Name: 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review
Brand: Dodge
Price: 982 USD
Rating: 4.5 (240 reviews)

Price Estimate: $982 - $1,673

2002 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 2WD SB

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Generous passenger room, sharp handling, compliant ride, spacious interior, available side-curtain airbags.

Cons

Not enough power from top V8, poor fuel mileage, no stepside body style.

What’s new

Two new packages debut, "Off-Road" and "Work Special," and the old Laramie trim level returns to replace the SLT Plus. For better performance, a five-speed automatic transmission is now optional on the 3.7-liter V6 and 4.7-liter V8 engines.

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Improved build quality, solid handling and optional Hemi V8 power make the Ram a tough truck to beat.

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2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500
SLT Quad Cab
$11,295
- 63,432 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 8'0” bed, 5.9l, 8cyl
- Inside Car Guys (1,390 mi away)
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- 8ft Bed
- Crew Cab
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Thousand Oaks, CA
The 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab SLT Pickup 4D with an 8-foot bed is a full-size pickup truck known for its spacious interior, robust V8 engine, and t...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1D7HA18Z73J525148
Stock: 1796
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500
SLT Regular Cab
$8,610
- 143,973 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8'0” bed, 5.7l, 8cyl
- Skyline Mitsubishi (570 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Trip Computer
- 8ft Bed
- Standard Cab
- 8000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Thornton, CO
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat SLT 4WD HEMI Magnum 5.7L V8 SMPI, 4WD, ABS brakes, Compass, Heated door mirrors.Here at Skyline Mitsubishi we do care...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1D7HU16D23J639315
Stock: 2131C2
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-05-2025

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Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Owner Reviews

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So happy, we are on our 3rd Ram

sugabutt, 12/04/2011

2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 5M)

We had a 2003 Ram single cab, and we were in an accident. My 1 year old was in a rear-facing car seat in the middle, with me and my husband on each side. We all survived without a scratch. The other minivan was totaled. They tried to repair our truck but the sorry repair shop didn't fix it right, so it ended up being totaled. So, we bought the exact same truck, but a Quad cab. Feels very …

Best vehicle I've ever owned

sporky, 06/15/2011

2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 5M)

I was pleasantly surprised after owning this vehicle for 8 years that I've had fewer problems than any other car I've owned in my 30+ years of driving. I replaced the alternator as a precaution because a bearing was making noise. That's it. Rotors were changed out under warranty once, but other than that no problems. It is used as a work truck, with hard miles, but it still runs and …

our 2003 dodge ram burnt due to electrical problems

ash_dj, 01/30/2013

2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5M)

2003 dodge ram 1500 4x4 quad cab auto 5.9 loved the truck i am still a fan of dodge they make good looking vehicles.we owned it for 5 yrs.had lots of problems out of it the windows wouldnt roll down missing tranny went out, then we were gonna to drive it let it run for 2 mins went back out and it was on fire. this makes the 4th one i know of that has done this, fire cheif said started in …

Great truck, great price

Bob Martin, 10/04/2002

2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 5M)

This truck simply looks amazing! The fit and finish is very tight. All gaps are straight and even. Dash layout is simple, straightfoward and easy to use. For a truck it's size, the gas mileage is on par but still shocking at first, expect 14MPG in mixed driving. Very comfortable family hauler, good for my small kids (needs rear headrest though). You will not …

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2003 Ram Pickup 1500 Highlights

Type:

Quad Cab

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$23,210
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$238/month
Seating	6 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	8,350 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500SLT Quad Cab

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