Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
08/09/201193000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the passenger side windows would not operate properly. the driver side window would operate occasionally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 93,000. kmj
08/09/201193000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the window on the passenger side does not operate properly. the window will only operate from the driver side occasionaly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 93,000. mw
10/01/201180756
 Heater blower fails to blow to the floor or defrost. truck windshield started to fog up and couldn't get it to clear because the defrost blend door is broken. very dangerous problem with dodge vehicles.
02/15/2011150000
 During freezing temp the windshield fogs up or has ice on it and the air does not blow up to the window or down on the floor just straight out of the dash. this is very dangerous andd after having the vehicle run for over 45 min the window is still not defrosted maybe just a small patch and after trying to see out of a small patch of the windshield i'am so surprised there are not many recks caused from this i have friends that have dodges and i know of 7 other dodge trucks that have this same issue. and it is very expensive to get it fixed, out of the 7 i know there is 1 that has gotten it fixed so how many other drivers are out there with this issue that can not see?
11/02/2010117000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the defrost heating system will not change from frost to heating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 117,000....mw
08/01/201046000
 2003 dodge ram 1500 blend/mode door 1 replaced in 2007 for $300 out of pocket expense unable to use defroster to clear car windows. broke again 2010. no dealer assistance or manufacturer assistance. this is unsafe due to unable to clear fog or frost from windows while driving
09/25/2008873351
 Dodge ram 2002 has a recall that could cause a serious electrical fire and foggy windows. this problem also occurs on the 2003 model that i own as well and they do not want to repair it. i have photographs of the heat that has been caused by the under sized wiring harness to become bare and could cause a fire. i have repaired the truck my self with no help from dodge using the same repair kit for the 2002. some dealerships will not sell me the item, one finally did. to help me out ******************mar 10, 2003 | recall id# 21715 recall reason steering:column recall date mar 10, 2003 model affected ram 1500 potential units affected 287725 recall summary on certain pickup trucks, the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the hvac blower motor circuit. localized heating from current flow with the blower speed set on high may cause the terminal contacts to relax and lose electrical contact. this can cause the hvac blower motor to become inoperative. consequence this condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash. remedy dealers will install a wiring harness overlay to correct this condition. owner notification began april 15, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. notes daimlerchrysler corporation c11 *tr***********************************
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
06/10/2004200001
 My 2003 dodge ram 1500 4x4 truck has an issue with the air selector. i cannot defrost my windshield or warm the floor. it is broken with air blowing out of the vents to my face. my vehicle was fixed once before for the same problem. there are also many forums or posts in reference to the problem. dodge has made a poor design which is faulty and expensive to fix. i believe there should be a countrywide recall to fix the problem and upgrade the plastic doors dodge uses for the heat/ a/c system. *tr
12/07/200650000110/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated the windshield and front seat windows would not defrost. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, who could find no problem.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
12/01/200430000501/31/2003
 Have had the truck less than two years and have had service because of faulty motor in windshield wipers, bad coil in engine, mis-firing, causing the cylinders and valves to be replaced, fuel cap replaced, fuel line replaced because of water in the lines, heater had bad piece, causing heat to not come out of defrost or floors, shifter for 4-wheel drive will not shift. has been in shop 13 days(3 visits) in last 4 weeks. needs to go back this week for shifter. *ak
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
12/01/200685000608/20/2004
 Purchased a ram 1500 quad cab slt from budget and now the power window buttons on all doors but the driverside do not work and the locking button on driver side intermittently stops working. also the lamp out light keeps coming on even after replacing the bulbs. even after the 5th time. *tr
VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
05/01/201035000
 No heater defrost controls
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
12/01/200430000501/31/2003
 Have had the truck less than two years and have had service because of faulty motor in windshield wipers, bad coil in engine, mis-firing, causing the cylinders and valves to be replaced, fuel cap replaced, fuel line replaced because of water in the lines, heater had bad piece, causing heat to not come out of defrost or floors, shifter for 4-wheel drive will not shift. has been in shop 13 days(3 visits) in last 4 weeks. needs to go back this week for shifter. *ak
VISIBILITY/WIPER
11/15/20062
 My 2003 ram 1500 [xxx] has been in repair for the same problem twice while under warranty and now the problem has developed again. it's a know problem with ram defrost/floor air control module or doors. dodge knows there should be a recall on this do to danger of no defroster for safe driving. i want it repaired at no cost. three times same problem should qualify as lemon law defect. i have no way to clear fog or ice from windshield while driving. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
11/15/2006
 My 2003 ram 1500 1d7hu18d9 3s349709 has been in repair for the same problem twice while under warranty and now the problem has developed again. it's a know problem with ram defrost/floor air control module or doors. dodge knows there should be a recall on this do to danger of no defroster for safe driving. i want it repaired at no cost. three times same problem should qualify as lemon law defect. i have no way to clear fog or ice from windshield while driving.