2013 Ram 1500 visibility problems

Filed Oct 11, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · MO · crash

I bought it in 2018 & 1 month later no radio, gps, backup any of the stereo system worked. The only thing that worked was volume. I took it in & they charged me $125 diagnosis & was gonna be over $600 for new system. I never got it fixed. In 2022 with only 122000 miles it had to go in the shop for an engine overhaul because of the problem with missing on 5th cylinder. I have never owned a Dodge Ram before & never will again. I have had nothing but problems with it. I made phone calls & wrote emails & the closest I got to a recall is 2014 was the cutoff year & mine is 2013. I did back into a dumpster because the backup camera doesn’t work in January of 2020. I had insurance with White’s Insurance out of Purdy but I don’t have the paperwork anymore.

Filed Aug 20, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · TX

All instruments and control of window wipers stopped responding to their switches. Wipers will not turn off, no horn, no working switches on steering wheel, communication to abs system, trailer brakes, data from abs not being received. Dash cluster flashes out for about 10 seconds while driving not knowing if the vehicle is still running while on the highway or freeway. Everything is pointing to the steering wheel clock spring. All replaced but still no controls or horn or ability to run vehicle safely on the roads. Will not pass inspection from this issue.

Filed Dec 29, 2022 · Engine, Visibility · 206,500 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the defroster was engaged but failed to respond or perform as designed. The contact rolled down the windows due to the loss of visibility of the roadway. Additionally, the vehicle lost heating system functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that he recalibrated the defroster actuator; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle would only blow cold air. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V177000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 206,500.

Filed Nov 10, 2021 · Visibility · SC

The heat works on the passenger side but not the drivers side. This makes it impossible to see on cold days because the defrost will not work. It is in the shop now. They have changed actuators, blend doors, heater core and still can't find the issue. When checking the internet, I see that this is a common problem with Dodge, Ram, Chrysler vehicles.

Filed Feb 12, 2020 · Visibility · 130,000 miles · WI

The heater core was leaking. Driving on the expressway in the middle of winter the heater core started leaking and my windows instantly fogged over not allowing me to see out of the windshield or side windows. I had to pull over to the shoulder to clear my windows. After that I noticed that I had little to no heat in the truck and started to smell the antifreeze inside of the truck. Called dealer they quoted $1200-1500 for repair. I asked if they had issues with that happening and they stated that they would get 2-3 trucks every winter. I had the repair done by a independent shop which was cheaper. Also have a co work with same truck year and a week after mine went so did his.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Visibility · 132,000 miles · AL

Heat blows out of the passengers side vents and defroster but not the drivers side. This creates visibility problems as the wind shield fogs easily and frequently.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · ME

Defrost does not work, it is currently blowing cold air. This makes it extremely difficult to see on cold mornings. I've almost been hit twice pulling out of my road. I've taken it to 2 shops both gave me 2 different expensive answers but both say it's a common issue. I've looked online and it is in fact a common issue, and no one has a definite fix. So I can spend $1500 to 'maybe fix the issue, or spend $2300 and replace the whole system.

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Visibility · 130,000 miles · TX

No heat on driver's side coming from any vents. Visibility affected in cold weather. First noticed around october 22, 2018 when heater was turned on while driving on highway. Continued when in town and stationary.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Visibility · 91 miles · FL

No heat on drivers side

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Visibility · 84,500 miles · VA

Driving down the highway on a rainy day with wipers on, suddenly they freeze in the middle of the windshield and do not respond to on/off or the different levels, they sit stuck in the middle of the windshield. After roughly 10 minutes I turn them on to full speed and they work, but the homing position now has them sitting straight up and down (think of school bus), instead of laying down per usual. I have been unable to fix this issue and forums all around have complaints regarding this particular issue, some worse some not. The wipers freezing could have caused an accident had inclement weather been an issue or the rain was coming down harder decreasing visibility.