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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check
6 transmission variants are listed for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.
More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.
What tells the variants apart The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.
Average R&R — M150035: not listed · M150305: not listed · T150323: 5.7 · T150324: 3.8 · T150325: 3.7 · T151303: 5.4
Case Castings — M150035: not listed · M150305: not listed · T150323: 8757AB, 067 · T150324: 8757AB, 067 · T150325: 8756AB,064 · T151303: not listed
Cooler Included — M150035: not listed · M150305: not listed · T150323: Yes · T150324: Yes · T150325: Yes · T151303: No
Cooler Replacement Required — M150035: not listed · M150305: not listed · T150323: Yes · T150324: Yes · T150325: Yes · T151303: No
Fluid Type — M150035: Synchromesh - 12345349 · M150305: Synchromesh - 12345349 · T150323: PZL-ATF+4 · T150324: PZL-ATF+4 · T150325: PZL-ATF+4 · T151303: PZL-ATF+4
Output Type — M150035: 4WD · M150305: RWD · T150323: not listed · T150324: not listed · T150325: not listed · T151303: not listed
Pan Bolts — M150035: not listed · M150305: not listed · T150323: 14 · T150324: 14 · T150325: 14 · T151303: 15
ProductVideoURL — M150035: not listed · M150305: not listed · T150323: https://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1 · T150324: https://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1 · T150325: https://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1 · T151303: https://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Tail Housing — M150035: not listed · M150305: not listed · T150323: With · T150324: With · T150325: With · T151303: Without
Transmission Family — M150035: NV3500 · M150305: NV3500 · T150323: A518 · T150324: A518 · T150325: A518 · T151303: 545RFE
Transmission Fluid — M150035: not listed · M150305: not listed · T150323: 10 · T150324: 10 · T150325: 10 · T151303: 14
Transmission Speeds — M150035: 5-Speed · M150305: 5-Speed · T150323: 4-Speed · T150324: 4-Speed · T150325: 4-Speed · T151303: 4-Speed, 5-Speed
Variant M150035
NV3500 Manual Transmission Assembly
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Bell Housing Integral Bell Housing
Brackets Included No
California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Case Type Aluminum Case
Dyno Tested Yes
Fluid Type Synchromesh - 12345349
Gaskets Included No
Output Type 4WD
Shifter Included No
Switches Included No
Transmission Family NV3500
Transmission Speeds 5-Speed
Interchange numbers (vendor)
TAG ID 52107920AA
TAG ID 52107920AB
OEM cross-references None listed.
Hollander numbers
Variant M150305
NV3500 Manual Transmission Assembly
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Brackets Included No
California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Case Type Aluminum Case
Fluid Type Synchromesh - 12345349
Gaskets Included No
Output Type RWD
Shifter Included No
Switches Included No
Transmission Family NV3500
Transmission Speeds 5-Speed
Interchange numbers (vendor)
TAG ID 52107919AA
TAG ID 52107919AB
OEM cross-references None listed.
Hollander numbers
400-3246
400-3594
400-3937
Variant T150323
A518 Automatic Transmission Assembly
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R 5.7
Bell Housing Included Yes
Case Castings 8757AB, 067
Connector Type 8 Pins Black Driver Side
Cooler Included Yes
Cooler Replacement Required Yes
Extended Warranty No
Fluid Type PZL-ATF+4
Lockup Yes
Neutral Safety Switch 5 Pins - Big Hole
Pan Bolts 14
Premium Labor Yes
ProductVideoURL https://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1
Radiator Included No
Radiator Replacement Required No
Sensor Type With Sensor In Tail Housing
Speedometer Type Without Hole In Tail Housing
Tail Housing With
Torque Converter Included Yes
Transmission Family A518
Transmission Fluid 10
Transmission Speeds 4-Speed
Interchange numbers (vendor)
TAG ID PK5018487
TAG ID PK52119758
TAG ID PK52854067
TAG ID R5018487AA
OEM cross-references None listed.
Hollander numbers
Variant T150324
A518 Automatic Transmission Assembly
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R 3.8
Bell Housing Included Yes
Case Castings 8757AB, 067
Connector Type 8 Pins Black Driver Side
Cooler Included Yes
Cooler Replacement Required Yes
Extended Warranty No
Fluid Type PZL-ATF+4
Lockup Yes
Neutral Safety Switch 5 Pins - Big Hole
Pan Bolts 14
Premium Labor Yes
ProductVideoURL https://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1
Radiator Included No
Radiator Replacement Required No
Sensor Type With Sensor In Tail Housing
Speedometer Type Without Hole In Tail Housing
Tail Housing With
Torque Converter Included Yes
Transmission Family A518
Transmission Fluid 10
Transmission Speeds 4-Speed
Interchange numbers (vendor)
TAG ID 5018598AA
TAG ID 5019240AA
TAG ID 5080958AA
TAG ID 5083352
TAG ID 5083352AA
TAG ID 5083387AA
TAG ID 52119757AA
TAG ID 52119949AA
TAG ID 52854064AB
TAG ID 52854066AA
TAG ID 52854068AA
TAG ID PK52119757
OEM cross-references None listed.
Hollander numbers
Variant T150325
A518 Automatic Transmission Assembly
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R 3.7
Bell Housing Included Yes
Case Castings 8756AB,064
Connector Type 8 Pins Black Driver Side
Cooler Included Yes
Cooler Replacement Required Yes
Extended Warranty No
Fluid Type PZL-ATF+4
Lockup Yes
Neutral Safety Switch 5 Pins - Big Hole
Pan Bolts 14
Premium Labor Yes
ProductVideoURL https://etereman.wistia.com/medias/gbosa1eiv1
Radiator Included No
Radiator Replacement Required No
Sensor Type With Sensor In Tail Housing
Speedometer Type Without Hole In Tail Housing
Tail Housing With
Torque Converter Included Yes
Transmission Family A518
Transmission Fluid 10
Transmission Speeds 4-Speed
Interchange numbers (vendor)
TAG ID 52119755AA
TAG ID PK5018597
TAG ID PK5018604
TAG ID PK52119753
TAG ID PK52119755
TAG ID PK52854064
TAG ID R5018597AA
TAG ID R5018604AA
OEM cross-references None listed.
Hollander numbers
400-3879
400-3880
400-4117
Variant T151303
545RFE Automatic Transmission Assembly
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R 5.4
Bell Housing Included Yes
Cooler Included No
Cooler Replacement Required No
Extended Warranty No
Fluid Type PZL-ATF+4
Lockup Yes
Pan Bolts 15
Premium Labor Yes
ProductVideoURL https://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator Included No
Radiator Replacement Required No
Tail Housing Without
Torque Converter Included Yes
Transmission Family 545RFE
Transmission Fluid 14
Transmission Speeds 4-Speed, 5-Speed
Interchange numbers (vendor)
TAG ID 400-01294
TAG ID 400-01296
TAG ID 5018169AA
TAG ID 5018284AA
TAG ID 5019249AA
TAG ID 5086263AA
TAG ID 5086264AA
TAG ID 5086265AA
TAG ID 5086265AB
TAG ID 5086265AC
TAG ID 5086269AA
TAG ID 5093109AA
TAG ID 5093110AA
TAG ID 5093559AAA
TAG ID 5093561AA
TAG ID 5133155AA
TAG ID 5133156AA
TAG ID 5133157AA
TAG ID 5133171AA
TAG ID 5133187AA
TAG ID 5133188AA
TAG ID 5133188AB
TAG ID 5133188AC
TAG ID 5133189AA
TAG ID 5143483AB
TAG ID 5166823AB
TAG ID 5166825AA
TAG ID 5166826AA
TAG ID 5179262AA
TAG ID 5179263AA
TAG ID 52119434AB
TAG ID 52119434AD
TAG ID 52119434AK
TAG ID 52119493AA
TAG ID 52119506AA
TAG ID 52119560AB
TAG ID 52119677AB
TAG ID 68008494AB
TAG ID 68009094AA
TAG ID 68009448AA
TAG ID 68009449AA
TAG ID 68009452AA
TAG ID 68009494AA
TAG ID 68009494AB
TAG ID 6800949AJ
TAG ID 68009677AA
TAG ID 68036880AA
TAG ID 68036892AA
TAG ID 68036892AM
TAG ID 68039366AA
TAG ID 68051224AM
TAG ID 68051246AA
TAG ID 68051246AB
TAG ID 68079181AA
TAG ID 68079212AA
TAG ID R8051224AM
TAG ID RL051224AM
TAG ID RL079181AA
OEM cross-references None listed.
Hollander numbers
400-1261
400-139
400-140
400-1461
400-1465
400-246
400-248
400-4077
400-4078
400-4088
400-4089
400-4105
400-4151
400-4156
400-4159
400-4299
400-434
400-435
400-4354
400-4357
400-4358
400-4359
400-436
400-4360
400-4376
400-4377
400-4381
400-439
400-440
400-441
400-4507
400-4508
400-456
400-458
400-471
400-50669
400-50670
400-524
400-525
400-5276
400-5277
400-5278
400-5279A
400-5279B
400-617
400-681
400-682
400-694A
400-694B
400-696
400-708
Frequently asked questions
What transmission fits a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500? 6 variants are listed: M150035, M150305, T150323, T150324, T150325, T151303. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.
How do I know which variant fits my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500? Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.
What tells the transmission variants apart for a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500? The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Case Castings, Cooler Included, Cooler Replacement Required, Fluid Type, Output Type, Pan Bolts, ProductVideoURL, Tail Housing, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid, Transmission Speeds.
Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.