This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $15,444 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$275

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,544 down

Amount financed

$13,900

Total interest

$2,600

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3D3LU38C83G843663

Trim

Laramie

Engine

5.9L · V6

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Diesel

Doors

Model year

2003

Made by

CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$3,320 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 14 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Dodge Ram likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $16,600

Insurance $5,525

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $29,125

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2003 Dodge Ram has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 14 MPG.

7 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

STEERING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,000 AFTERMARKET STEERING LINKAGES USED FOR SERVICE ON SOME MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.

NHTSA campaign 09E001000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000
VISIBILITY

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,364 WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULES, P/N 55077098AJ, SOLD DURING THE 2008 AND 2009 CALENDAR YEAR FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MY 2002-2009…

NHTSA campaign 09E009000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2003 Dodge Ram from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2003 Dodge RAM over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,110 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$11,600
May 2026	$13,997
June 2026	$9,925
July 2026	$10,900
August 2026	$9,900
September 2026	$10,490

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2003 Dodge Ram Laramie (this car)	$15,444	4	—
2001 Ford F-150	$6,995	3	−$8,449
2005 Ford F-350	$14,948	2	−$496
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche	$15,995	2	+$551

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2011	510	$12,900	100%	155,121 mi
2010	390	$12,460	97%	163,398 mi
2009	198	$10,995	85%	159,416 mi
2008	276	$10,998	85%	165,278 mi
2007	416	$13,242	103%	170,813 mi
2006	357	$14,895	115%	179,301 mi
2005	319	$13,900	108%	153,823 mi
2004	305	$13,988	108%	174,162 mi