Component Record

Dodge RAM 2500 2003 Steering Problems

169 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 - 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage169 complaints

169 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V350000Reported July 6, 2011 - 242,780 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 242,780 vehicles across all affected models.

13V528000Reported November 6, 2013 - 706,664 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 706,664 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure146 Air Bags138 Suspension135 Power Train56 Visibility46 Unknown Or Other35

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.