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2003 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Consumer Reviews

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4.0
(149 reviews)
2003 Dodge Ram Van 1500
5
44%
4
31%
3
11%
2
9%
1
5%
90%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.2
Performance
4.2
Quality
4.1
Comfort
4.4
Reliability
4.2
Styling
4.2
2003 Ram Van 1500 Overview
Among the 149 owners who provided feedback on the 2003 Dodge Ram Van 1500 for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is mostly positive, with 90% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's comfort and performance to be its strongest features and quality to be its weakest. 66 out of 149 of owners (44% of them) rank the 2003 Ram Van 1500 five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 2003 Dodge Ram Van 1500. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Positive Review

"Work horse"

Been an owner and operator of this vehicle since it was new. Used it for business hauling mostly light weight materials in a cargo van floor lining type of situation. At few rare situations I exceeded the weight limit this vehicle can carry of over 1500 pounds and had a towing trailer weight almost 2 tons and the vehicle performed nicely. I have modified the breaks and break pads from the factory original. Had to repair a few minor problems along the years of use such as fuel vapor pipe, computer went bad twice which is the bigger expense, and fuel pump. Under warranty I had to repair the passenger seat adjustment lever, side sliding door rubber gasket and other minor things. This is why I lowered my rating. Other then that the vehicle runs great. Good engine power for 5.2L. One annoying thing about this vehicle is the wide turns, can't make a full U-turn even in a 3 lane road. Love the freezing cold A/C even in hot desert environment works great.


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Critical Review

"Vehicle problems you would not expect"

I have purchased this Dodge van used with only 6 months after it was bought from the dealer and still had warranty on it. From the get go I had a few problems that needed attention such as the side sliding door gasket pop out and hinder the door from closing properly unless slammed. The lever for adjusting the seats is extended outward too much and that got broke twice, once under warranty. Year 3rd had to replace a gas pipe. And worst of all problems was the computer box. The computer went bad after about 5 years showing engine and gauges lights on at first and then after further deterioration the vehicle would cease running. Had to replace the computer with a reputable shop. After about 3 years the replacement computer box went bad again. Replaced it at the Dodge dealership. Now past 2 years March 2015 and another computer problems which last time cost me about $800 to replace. I complained to Dodge and they replied with "we will forward this to our development department" and from there on started fanning my email with their Dodge commercials and deals. This vehicle has a soft bed liner in the cargo area and the plastic threshold covers the floor bed where the back doors are is breaking down and not durable enough. This vehicle is used for business and I took excellent care of it. Overall I am not a happy customer. With the cargo lines I would highly recommend getting a reverse back camera and alert system for s

2003 Ram Van 1500 Reviews

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2500 Ram 2500
2/26/2025
2002 ram 2500

3 owners church owned the majority of the time 35000 miles was put on by the church very clean and well cared for

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.0
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Donald
6/1/2024
A lot of room

Body great ,new tires runs like new ,no rust,inside needs just a little work ,inside roof a little tucking don't burn no oil transmission works great never been wrecked

Value
4.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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Luis Noriega
4/27/2023
Great vann

Low miles inside like new has DVD t.v also.new tires very spacious.be very happy with this sacrafice pioneer radio system.

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.0
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Jelena
9/2/2022
This is a great vehicle to drive, ride, or haul.
Pros

Easy, fun, secure, comfortable to drive

Cons

No 4wd. In town parking requires a little care.

This is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven. Security, visibility, stability are great. It carries big heavy loads and pulls my small trailer, loaded, with ease. I've stored the seats in a building and many times carried 110 bales of hay, in the van and on my trailer, across the state, for my horses for winter. Easy trips at highway speeds. I've used it a few times for camping trips. I like not sleeping in a tin-can P-UP camper shell like we used to have. Plenty room to sleep 2 adults (one 6'6" and one 5') and more gear than normal. You have to plan your route carefully. No 4wd, so don't go into soft sand or mud. Parking in supermart lots needs your attention; it won't fit in "small car" spaces, inspite of easy steering and good vision. Manuf. coating over paint seems to peel off in spots.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Whiskers
8/30/2022
Its a good vehicle.
Pros

Its got a new engine and new exhaust.

Cons

Its got a transmission seep.

The van was a pretty good vehicle too me runs and drives good, it has some minor seeps. The van has a new engine in it.

Performance
4.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
3.0
Styling
4.0
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Scott
8/28/2022
smooth very nice

DRIVE LIKE A NEW VAN 5.9.MOTOR SO MUCH POWER AND THE Auto TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE QUITE .BEST EVER

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Scott
8/28/2022
smooth very nice

DRIVE LIKE A NEW VAN 5.9.MOTOR SO MUCH POWER AND THE Auto TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE QUITE .BEST EVER

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Sole Owner
6/19/2022
Road trip
Pros

Recreation vehicle

Cons

Old model luxury van

One owner Service records for 20 years Low miles only used for vacation Couch reclines to full size bed State of the art in 2000 Mark 3 interior

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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