Dodge Ram Complaints (2003)

2,323 consumer complaints on file.

#10334655June 4, 2010
STRUCTURE
ON MARCH 23, 2003 I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING IN MY 2003 DODGE 1500 QUAD CAB. THE "A-PILLAR" WITH THE GRAB HANDLE ON IT CAME LOOSE FROM THE TRUCK(THE PLASTIC CRACKED AND WENT OVER THE BOLTS HOLDING IT ON.) I FELL BACK AND STRUCK MY HEAD ON THE DRIVERS DOOR AND THEN AGAIN STRUCK MY HEAD ON THE GROUND. I SUFFERED A SUBDURAL HEMATOMA AND WAS FLOWN BY HELICOPTER TO ST. LOUIS FOR SURGERY. MY FAMILY WAS TOLD TO TELL ME BYE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BECAUSE E DOCTORS THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE. I MADE IT BUT RAN UP HUGH MEDICAL AND THERAPY BILLS. WHEN RESEARCHING THIS ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THIS GRAB HANDLE FAILURE HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES CAUSING SOME INJURIES TO MAJOR INJURIES. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT CHRYSLER HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM IN 2003. MOTOR TREND MAGAZINE EXPERIENCE THIS SAME FAILURE IN 2003 WHEN THEY WERE TESTING THIS VEHICLE. DODGE DID NOTHING AND WHEN YOU'VE GONE THROUGH WHAT I HAVE THAT JUST. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10332718May 28, 2010
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
NO HEATER DEFROST CONTROLS. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10331301May 19, 2010
VISIBILITY, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
I CAN'T DEFROST MY WINDSHIELD ON MY 2003 DODGE TRUCK. LAST WEEKEND WHEN IT STARTED TO RAIN, MY WINDOWS FOGGED UP AND I HAD NO DEFROSTERS TO CLEAR THEM. I ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK ON I-10 AND FINALLY HAD TO PULL INTO A REST STOP UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED AND THE HUMIDITY DROPPED. THE AC WORKS GOOD, JUST CAN'T GET AIR TO THE WINDSHIELD. DODGE KNOWS HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT SAYS IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10330742May 17, 2010
STRUCTURE
I HAVE A 2003 1500 DODGE RAM THE DASH BOARD STARTED WITH A SMALL CRACK AND THEN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS IT BECAME A VERY LARGE CRACK. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SIDE GRIP HANDLE HAS COMPLETELY PULLED OFF. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10330826May 17, 2010
STRUCTURE
DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO AND IS GETTING WORSE. I AM AFRAID PIECES WILL START FALLING INSIDE THE DASH AND CAUSE SAFETY PROBLEMS SUCH DAMAGE TO WIRING CAUSING A FIRE OR DAMAGE TO AIRBAG SYSTEM. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10330910May 17, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT, STEERING
I HAVE A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 4X4. HAS A DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I ENCOUNTER A BUMP ON HIGHWAY. THIS WOBBLE ALMOST MADE ME GO OFF THE FREEWAY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MANY MECHANICS AND HAVE SPENT ALOT MONEY WITH NO AVAIL. THE DEALER WILL GIVE ME NO ANSWER OF HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I DO NOT KNOW WHETHER TO CONTACT THE B.A.R. OR AN ATTORNEY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THESE ISSUES AND HAVE FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10330530May 15, 2010
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THE AIR PRESSURE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS WAS MINIMAL WHILE DRIVING AND JUST ABOVE MINIMAL WHEN IN PARK. THIS IS AN ALL THE TIME SITUATION. WAS TOLD IT COULD BE A FEW THINGS: BLEND DOOR, CIRCULATION OR VACUUM ISSUE. I STARTED SEARCHING THE ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND ENTIRE FORUMS DEVOTED TO THESE ISSUES. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT PEOPLE FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE IT WAS AGREED THAT A RECALL WAS OR SHOULD BE IN ORDER ON THAT PARTICULAR PART OR HOUSING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10330133May 12, 2010
STEERING
2003 DODGE TRUCK,GOT RECALL H46, TRIED DEALER THEY SAID WOULD DO NOTHING WITH RECALL. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10329866May 11, 2010
STRUCTURE
2003 DODGE 2500. DASH IS CRACKED ALL OVER AND FALLING A PART WHEN YOU TOUCH IT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10329298May 7, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT, STEERING
DEATH WOBBLE. VIOLENT SHAKES AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN A ROAD. THE VEHICLE IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. HAPPENS AT SPEEDS FROM 30 AND UP. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10329364May 7, 2010
STRUCTURE
THE DASH IN MY 2003 DODGE RAM PICKUP IS CRACKING HORRIBLY. I HAVE SEEM MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM IN THE SAME LOCATIONS. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY CHRYSLER. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10327819April 27, 2010
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THERE IS A DEFECT IN DODGE RAM TRUCK RECIRCULATION DOORS, INSIDE THE DUCT WORK. THE PLASTIC DOOR BREAKS WHERE THE HINGE HOLDS IT. THE DOOR THEN FALLS OVER THE INTERIOR FAN AND CAUSES THE AIR FLOW TO STOP. A TELLTALE SIGN IS THE FAN MAKING A ROARING NOISE WITH LITTLE OR NO AIR FLOWING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10327571April 26, 2010
STRUCTURE
DODGE DASHES CRACKING POPPING FLYING ACROSS THE TRUCK HITTING DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION OR STOPPED AT A SIMPLE RED LIGHT. VERY DANGEROUS IN MY OPINION AND I HAVE SEEN AND READ THOUSANDS OF INSTANCES JUST LIKE MINE! ON DODGE FORUM TYPE IN (DASH/DEFECTIVE DASH) YOU TELL ME! DODGE CLAIMS THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM HOWEVER THEY ARE WILLING TO REPLACE THE PROBLEM DASH WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE(WILL CRACK AGAIN) FOR ONLY 1000-1300 BUCKS. I HAD ABOUT A 4" BY 3" PIECE OF PLASTIC FLY UP AND HIT MY HAND ON THE STEERING WHEEL, LUCKY I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THERE ARE NO OEM STOCK REPLACEMENTS FOR THE DO IT YOURSELF PERIOD THEY MAKE CAPS WHICH CAUSE RATTLES IN TRUCKS WE HAVE ALL PAID 30-50 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR! I WANT TO ADD AS WELL WHEN PIECES FLY OFF THE DASH IT ALSO EXPOSES ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITHIN THE TOP OF THE DASH AS WE ALL KNOW IN THE TEXAS SUN COULD OBVIOUSLY CAUSE DAMAGE OR WORSE TO VEHICLE OR PERSON/S IN VEHICLE! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10327322April 25, 2010
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2003 DODGE RAM 1500 DASHBOARD HAS FALLEN INTO PIECES. DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT NOT A RECALL ITEM. COST FOR PARTS OVER $800.00 DOLLARS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10327013April 22, 2010
SUSPENSION
2003 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL WITH STOCK TIRES AND SUSPENSION STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY IN THE FRONT END WHILE TRAVELING ON COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY 94 AT APPROXIMATELY 58MPH. THE SHAKING STARTED AFTER I TRANSITIONED FROM A BRIDGE TO THE ROADWAY. THE SHAKING WAS SO SEVERE THAT I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO BRING IT BACK UNDER CONTROL. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED, BUT AFTER READING SEVERAL ARTICLES ONLINE REFERRING TO THE "DEATH WOBBLE", I FELT IT SHOULD BE REPORTED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10326746April 21, 2010
STRUCTURE
2003 DODGE RAM 1500 DASH BOARD IS CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10325833April 15, 2010
STRUCTURE
HOLES IN DASH OF DODGE TRUCKS WHICH LEAVE SHARP AND JAGGED EDGES. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10324698April 9, 2010
STRUCTURE
2003 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SWB 4X2 4.7L V8. THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AND HAS CAUSED THE HEATER OPERATION TO BE DEGRADED. MAJOR CONCERN IS WHAT EFFECT THIS MAY HAVE ON PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10324576April 8, 2010
STRUCTURE
I OWN A 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB AND THE CLEAR COAT IS DETERIORATING ON EVERY PANEL. I HAVE GOT THREE ESTIMATES, ALL OF WHICH WERE 4 TO 5 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPAIR. I SEE THOUSANDS OF OTHER DODGE OWNERS WITH THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE. PLEASE HELP!! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10323856April 5, 2010
STRUCTURE
2003 DODGE RAM 3500 PICK UP TRUCK ... THE DASHBOARD IS SEVERELY CRACKING. THE DASHBOARD STARTING CRACKING IN NOV 2009 STARTING OFF AS A SMALL CRACK. NOW IN MARCH 2010 THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING EVERYWHERE. WAS TOLD BY A DEALERSHIP IN 2009 THE DASH WAS $500. NOW DEALERSHIP IN MARCH 2010 SAYING DASH N/A IN THE USA. SPOKE W/ DODGE CORP LODGED A COMPLAINT. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP APRIL 2010 THAT NEW DASH IS AROUND $1800 BECAUSE NEW DASHBOARD AND DUCT WORK AREA NEEDED (THAT A NEW SYSTEM OF DASH/DUCT ARE NOW BEING USED.) THIS INDICATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM ON THE DASHES THAT DODGE CORP IS A WARE OF - BUT NOT ENOUGH CONCERN TO ISSUE RECALL. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ALL RAMS FROM '98 TO '03 - THERE ARE COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THE INTERNET AND ON THE NEWS (CHANNEL 6 NEWS, ORLANDO, FL 2007 AND WLBT3, MS 5/2008). THE CRACKING DASHBOARD CAN ACT AS SHRAPNEL IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. THE EXPOSED WIRES IN THE SUNLIGHT CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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