2003 Ram 1500 TSBs

29 manufacturer communications for the 2003 Ram 1500 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2003 1500 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

29Communications

What the bulletins cover

Body & structure8 bulletins
Engine8 bulletins
Electrical5 bulletins
Steering3 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain2 bulletins
Suspension1 bulletin

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 29 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Transmission & drivetrain 101232 October 30, 2024

Plate - Planetary

Service bulletin 9001784 February 22, 2021

Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

Transmission & drivetrain 9001784 February 22, 2021

Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

Electrical 9004275 July 22, 2020

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and…

Electrical 9004275 July 22, 2020

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and…

Body & structure 23-015-20 April 30, 2020

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Electrical 08-049-20 April 22, 2020

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Body & structure 31-006-19 November 20, 2019

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

Service bulletin 31-003-19 November 20, 2019

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Body & structure 31-005-19 November 20, 2019

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Body & structure 3100619 November 20, 2019

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

Body & structure 3100319 November 20, 2019

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Body & structure 3100519 November 20, 2019

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Service bulletin 1807717 August 31, 2017

Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines

Engine 68332810 September 7, 2016

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the…

Engine 68332810A September 7, 2016

Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.

Engine R2118796A February 26, 2016

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

Engine 9003215 February 12, 2015

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR…

Engine 9003215 February 12, 2015

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR…

Body & structure 9002828 September 3, 2014

Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253099AA. Note: Insulator color is not…

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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