2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Visibilitywiper Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 2500

9 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywiper Complaints

#11672188 |
DEFROST DOESNT WORK DUE TO DOOR BEAKING IN HOUSING, ALLOWS ICEING IN FREEZING CONDITIONS AS CANNOT DEFROST WINDSHIELD. WELL KNOW PROBLEM WITH THESE YEAR MODEL DODGE TRUCKS
#11516199 |
After driving in heavy rain. During the following day started having electrical issues the parking lights would stay on even when the switch was turned off the driver's side headlight would also come on. and the parking lights would either turn off or flash when the high beams were turned on this happened with front and back parking lights the only way to fully get them to stay off was to pull the relay or disconnect the battery. The problem is with the power distribution center and front control module the poor design allows them to corrode damaging the copper tracing and causing shorts in the system this is a common problem as there are several online forums dedicated to these problems with a lot of people having the same issues so I'm not sure why there hasn't been a recall for this since it is a major safety problem...
#10855480 |
I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD IN MY RAM 2500 PICKUP ON A COLD SNOWY DAY IN CENTRAL NY WHEN MY DEFROSTER JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS FORCED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD NEARLY DRIVING INTO A DITCH BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO SEE. THE WINDSHIELD WAS COMPLETELY FOGGED OVER. I MADE IT HOME STOPPING EVERY MILE TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD SO I COULD SEE. IWAS TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS AND AN EXPENSIVE FIX. HOW IS A RECALL NOT DONE ON THESE TRUCKS? IF THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS!!! I AM LOOKING INTO FILING CHARGES AGAINST DODGE FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT THEY NOW ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS AND HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THEM.
#10725503 |
MULTIPLE BREAKS IN THE VENT PORTION OF THE DASH COVER WITH MISSING PIECES AND THE MAIN DASH COMPONENT IS COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WITH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ON, PIECES OF PLASTIC AND DETERIORATED INSULATION BLOWS FREELY IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. WITH THE DASH CONTINUING TO CRACK AND BREAK APART PIECES OF PLASTIC HAVE DROPPED BELOW THE DASH AND COULD POTENTIALLY COULD EXPOSE AND CAUSE WIRING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE CRACKED DASH IS A DANGER TO THE EYES OF ANYONE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM CIRCULATING CONDITION AIR. I FEAR THAT THE DASH WILL ACT AS SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. ...UPDATED 07/30/15 *BF
#10667272 |
THE DEFROST/DEFOG WILL NOT WORK. THE AIR ONLY BLOWS DIRECTLY OUT OF THE DASHBOARD VENTS, IT WON'T DEFROST OR BLOW AIR TO THE FLOOR VENTS. THIS IS CAUSING DRIVING ISSUES (I.E. PULLING OVER DUE TO FOGGING UP). *TR
#10658808 |
MY 03 DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB WINDOW DEFROST DOES NOT WORK CAUSE THE LITTLE FLAP GETS STUCK AND WONT SWITCH IT OVER FROM WHATEVER IT IS ON. *TR
#10559741 |
BLEND DOOR WILL NOT WORK, COMMON FAILURE IN MODELS 02-06, POOR DESIGN BREAKS AFTER A YEAR OR SO...CANT DEFROST WINDSHIELD WHEN WINDSHIELD FROST DUE TO SNOW OR COLD TEMPERATURES. UNABLE TO REMOVE FOGGY WINDSHIELD ON RAINY DAYS. *TR
#10490558 |
MIX DOOR FAILS TO BLOW HEATED AIR UP THROUGH DEFROST VENTS. VISIBILITY IS ZERO WHEN IT IS BELOW FREEZING AND THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE AIR. IT APPEARS THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS EVEN THOUGH IT IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
#10473671 |
WHEN I TURN SIGNAL TO LEFT MAKES RIGHT SIGNAL COMES ON, WHEN YOU TURN RIGHT SIGNAL ON MAKES LEFT SIGNAL COMES ON. THE LAMP OUT LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOING OFF WHEN YOU TURN THE LEFT SIGNAL ON THEN OFF AGAIN. I CHECKED NONE OF THE LAMPS ARE OUT. HAS BEEN TOOK TO DEALER TWICE AND HAD THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN FIXED, IT QUIT FOR A WHILE AND THEN STARTS THE SAME THING AGAIN.THE DEALER CLAIMS USING THE TILT ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS IN THE TURN SIGNAL ARM BECAUSE IT AFFECTS THE SIGNALS AND THE WIPERS. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER DODGE OWNERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON IT BECAUSE IT COULD TURN INTO A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Other 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas

Steering 141 complaints Air Bags 135 complaints Structure 99 complaints Suspension 75 complaints Structurebody 39 complaints Unknown Or Other 35 complaints Suspensionfront 27 complaints Electrical System 25 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Visibility 18 complaints Power Train 16 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 12 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 12 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Service Brakes 9 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Fuel System Diesel 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint
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