1996 Dodge Ram visibility problems

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Body, Visibility · MT

Bed has completely cracked in width of vehicle. This condition makes vehicle unstable. *ak consumer states there are also cracks at edges near tail gate. Tailgate hinges broke. Handles on window broke, causing window to open while vehicle was in motion.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Visibility · NC

Mirrors fold inward when going highway speed. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing could be done.

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Transmission, Visibility · CA

I have replaced mirrors at my own cost.

Filed Feb 13, 2001 · Visibility · NV

When traveling at speeds higher than 55, the two rearview mirrors on both sides of vehicle will gradually turn inward and consumer can't see whats behind him. Also, wind moves windows inward. *ak

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Visibility · CA

A/c motor fan worked intermittently. Also, passenger's side window doesn't come down.

Filed Feb 10, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CT · 1 injury

Dog electrocuted due to possible faulty wiring harness, notice received after incident about potential hazard.

Filed Dec 29, 1999 · Electrical, Visibility · MT

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Aug 26, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

Transmission shudders at 45 MPH, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk. Driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose. Emergency brake handle came off and was replaced. Fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module. Wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor. Vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block. Radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant. There was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and ABS light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring. Passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air. Vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.

Filed Aug 25, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · OH

When applying the brakes, vehicle has no power. Also, the power steering failed, causing consumer to put vehicle into neutral, and rev the engine. Took six months to get part after repeated calls. Front brakes wearing out prematurely because rear brakes are not self adjusting. Very unsafe when braking at higher speeds. *yc the left rear axle seal was leaking. Water collects near the passenger door underneath the carpet.

Filed May 17, 1999 · Visibility · NJ

Rearview mirrors are loose and fold in when driving 55 MPH. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.