1997 Dodge RAM 1500 visibility problems

Filed May 1, 2008 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · PA

Heater core replacement needs done and worried about the dash cracking when put back in, it was a problem with a prior 97' ram I owned and know it's a chrysler problem and concerned about my dash on the 01' I now own.

Filed Apr 13, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · 40 miles · PA

A long list is available at humes of waterford,pa. The most amazing failure of the vehichle was when the driver's door flew open while driving around the bend and I was lucky thaat no oncoming traffic was coming. Humes(dealer) fixed it by a horrible weld on the latch.

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Visibility · TX

The failure of the driver's side rear view mirror appears to be a manufacturer's defect. The mirror would not remain stable once the vehicle was placed in motion. As you drive the mirror would be pushed towards the driver's side window. After having the mirror replaced at my expense ($359.41), the invoice is received stated "mirror clips broken, replaced mirror with housing". The manufacturer should absorb these costly repairs because I believe the instability of the mirrors is a safety issue.

Filed Apr 23, 2003 · Visibility · IN

The vehicles driver side rear view mirror failed to stay in place which resulted in poor visibility.

Filed Apr 18, 2003 · Visibility · CO

The two rear view mirrors have fallen. The dealer was notified. *nlm de los espejos laterales se estan desprendiendo.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · OH

Both exterior mirrors are defective. They will not remain stationary and move around in the wind. I have seen other similar vehicles with the same defect. I contacted the dodge customer department but they claimed no knowledge of the problem. I have tried to repair the defect but it was only temporary. They broke once again in several months.

Filed Jan 19, 2003 · Visibility · TN

Both exterior mirrors turn in while driving making it impossible to see. This is the same problem that others have been having such as complaint #'s 724822, 9001529, 890575, 882388, 747014. I purchased this vehicle used from a dodge dealership and after one day took it to them and discussed the problem with them and was told by some in the service dept. That they were not original mirrors. I know that these are the origianl mirrors by seeing over 100 trucks on the road with the same ones on them. I found that a sorry way to get by without discussing the problem with me, I was not asking them to fix them just if there was a way to do it. Regent dodge in nashville is a sorry excuse for a dodge dealership and no one should buy anything from them, and especially take anything to them to be worked on. I would appreciate any help on getting this problem taken care of since it is a major problem with being able to see other drivers while driving.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Visibility · IL

Both side mirrors move back and forth as you drive or when wind changes, dealer inspected said yes they are bad, new ones, $600.00, at only 15,000 miles at time of failure.talked to three others ,same type truck, who have this problem.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Visibility · IL

Exterior mirrors on both doors of the vehicle failed to remain in place by "moving in the wind". Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that mirrors needed to be replaced at consumer's cost. *ak

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Visibility · TX

Both exterior mirrors would fold in while driving, causing blind spot and almost a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and replace mirrors, but problem still reoccurring. Dealer refuses any more assistance. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.