2003 Dodge Ram 1500 slt quad cab experienced over the course of the past year a malfunctioning speedometer, fuel gauge, brake warning light, ABS warning light, wiper motor, aux. Power outlet. As a result of recurring electrical defects vehicle suffered an electrical fire completely destroying it's value and use while it was parked and unattended. Owner had written complaint letters to dealership and manufacturer prior to fire incident and has service records documenting defective speedometer, replaced brake sensor (which continued to malfunction after repair), and replaced wiper motor. Other complaints were never addressed by dealer service department because "they were sporadic intermittent electrical problems that were impossible to diagnose and repair" according to service writer statements.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

While driving in heavy rain water got into the connector of the PCM and shorted out the module. The lights will not turn off even with the switched off. There is a recall for 2004 vehicles with this problem and for 2003 vehicles but only if they are equipped with a diesel. The fix costs $500 for a new fuse box and module.

- Macomb Township, MI, USA

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L 2wd truck stalled. Most recent listed below but happened before as well. No events leading up to failure. Driving on highway, in traffic, truck shutters (like it downshifted several gears at once) then engine quit. Have electrical accessories, radio, fan, windows and dash are working, but engine not running. Coast to stop on side of road. Shift to park but won't re-start. Have towed to dealership (which was closed because this happened on a Sunday). Next day the truck stared fine at dealership and had no codes. Dealer did nothing to repair. The first time this happened, the same thing happened. Towed to dealer at night, started the next morning and had no codes. Dealer re-flashed computer that time.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

While driving vehicle lost power (no throttle response). Next the ignition switch went bad. The vehicle's steering column was out of alignment.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

Check engine light illuminates. Code P0440 is diagnosed, there are no tsbs or information available to dealers on what this code means. Mechanic says it's in the evaporation system. I've only had this truck for 3 wks, this is the 2nd occurrence. Mileage on vehicle 11,500.

- Ligonier, PA, USA

After numerous attempts to repair the stalling problem, the consumer would like to pursue the lemon law. The rear passenger outside door handle was loose.

- Superior, WI, USA

Truck died on a major 6 lane highway with no break down lane on a hill. Electrical system failure due to poor quality of manufacturing ( loose connections and bad modules).

- Random Lake, WI, USA

During a rainy day, the gauges on my truck died completely. All the indicator lights on the dashboard (gas, engine, ABS, brake, etc.) went dead. Worst of all, the wipers went dead. Although the truck was running, this created a problem. Took it to the dealer and they said the "cluster" was bad. Part was ordered but has not arrived yet.

- Mission, TX, USA

We had just purchased a Dodge Ram 1500 on March 29. 2003 when the next day it died on us. We had it towed to the nearest dealer ship. At that time they said it had to with the sensor then later on a few days later they called back and said that it was also the module that was defected with the sensor. Told it was fixed after they had order those parts. (this is only first time truck died).

- Joshua Tree, CA, USA

(second time) we where driving on the 10 fwy with our girls to drop them for the week because we where going on vacation to vegas. That is when the "brand new truck died" it was due to the same reasons sensor and other problem. It had been in the moss Dodge dealership since June 13, 2003. Today is June 20, 2003 we have not heard from them since Tuesday. As we where driving on the 10 fwy the truck died completely with the traffic behind us in the fast lane on the freeway. I believe that this truck is not repairable. I also believe that there is to much wrong with this trucks sensor which give the power to drive. This truck to me and my family is consider dangerous to drive from the experience we had on June 13, 2003. We have been complaining but not even the general manager has called us back. We even asked for a Corp. Office they said they did not have one. Which is hard to believe.

- Joshua Tree, CA, USA

Vehicle with an unsafe power window switch.

- Gillette, WY, USA