2003 Dodge RAM 1500 visibility problems

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Body, Visibility · 66,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that cracks were present on the dashboard. Also, while operating the air blower, debris blew into the cabin and distracted the driver. Furman dodge (24252 state rd 54, lutz, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Visibility · MA

Driver side heat not working or defrost

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · VA

Blend doors in this year and model vehicle are known to break causing no heat to be diverted to the defroster causing a safety issue because the windshield can not be properly defrosted. This can cause visibility concerns which can result in a crash.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · TX

Dash has just fallen apart shards are all over the place. Ac re circulation door has broken off so can not divert flow from vents to defrost so I can not defog the inside of my windshield. The AC quit getting power do to ignition wires getting hot in connection.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Suspension, Visibility · 145,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook abnormally and a grinding noise was heard. The contact stated that the wheel hubs became detached while driving at a low speed. In addition, the contact stated that the rear glass shattered after being involved in a minor rear end collision. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 43,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the doors on the front passenger and the rear passenger side failed to open. Also, the contact mentioned that the windows and the locks would not operate. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. No further details of the crash were provided. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Visibility · 15,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front windshield defroster failed to operate whenever activated. The heater and air conditioner system would not circulate the air flow properly through the entire air vents whenever activated. Also, the heat and air conditioner would not blow the correct desired temperature. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that the actuator motors, heater core and flap door actuator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 61,500 miles · CO

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle defroster/defogger system windshield blower failed making it difficult to view outside the vehicle during cold weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the defrost/defogger system needed to b e replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,500. Djr

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 130,000 miles · CO

Defrost vent won't work every other setting works fine.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the rear passenger side window exploded. The contact stated that nothing hit the window. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the window needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred with the rear sliding window. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.