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Problems with 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 EQUIPMENT

On average, the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 starts to “feel” problems with the EQUIPMENT and its various aspects after 97 760 miles.

Components Affected by EQUIPMENT Issues

We have classified the 5 complaints from 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 about EQUIPMENT into the following categories.

MECHANICAL 1

Recently reported EQUIPMENT problems on 2003 Dodge Ram 2500

I was repairing a part under the dash, the dash shattered. we found several other statements online that stated this was a defective part. i feel this is a problem because i could shatter and injure the driver or passengers. *tr

I was driving down the road and turned on the heater in my truck and the windshield immediately fogged up to the point i could not see. i had to roll down the window to see out and to pull over to the side of the road to avoid a head on collision. once i was stopped i noticed the problem was no matter what position i set the defrost or heat on, the air only blew out the vents on the dash panel. i went to the dodge dealer and they told me the whole dash had to come out of my truck, drain the cooling system and air conditioning system to replace some broken plastic parts, costing around 1,500.00 to 2,000.00. after researching this problem on line, i have found numerous people, all with the same problem. i feel this is a safety hazard because within 5 seconds my vision was completely obstructed and could have not only resulted in my death but that of someone else. this truck almost killed me once when it jumped into reverse and almost ran over me. yes they ended up creating a recall for this problem, but that did not pay to repair my truck or my neighbors house that my truck ran into. i think it is unfair for us as consumers to continue to pay for dodge's flawed engineering. they have a tsb on this problem so they are completely aware of it. *tr

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

The dash on my 2003 dodge ram 2500 pickup has started cracking,as has thousand of other dodge pickups,which when the condition worsens to where the vehicle is dangerous to the occupants.i along with thousands of other dodge pickup owners would like for someone to be able to force the chrysler corp.to make recall on all affected vehicles notably year models 2000-2004. dealers want up to $1,500.00 to repair then in a few years the new dash starts cracking.please help dodge truck owners! *kb

Death wobble! this has happened to me to many times to count. i have had the front end of my 2003 dodge ram cummins repaired twice. both times i have had ball joints and tie rods replaced along with axle u joints and followed by alignment. i have also added a dual steering stabilizer system. that has helped a little bit, but it still happens often. the wobble has taken me off the road once at 60 miles per hour. luckily, nobody was hurt. please help if you can. thank you justin hulse.

Death wobble, on many, many occasions exceeding over a dozen. i have replaced numerous front end parts to no avail, including tires and rims. it always occurred at hi-way speeds of 65 mph and above, the best way to describe it is a crash happening with out the bent metal. i am sure this is going to get someone killed if they are an inexperienced driver if it hasn't already, the dead don't talk so to speak, you cant see death wobble after the truck has crashed, you may want to look into the single vehicle fatalities of this make and model of truck i am sure it is high ratio for the amount of vehicles sold, one is unacceptable in my opinion. i could be next. it can happen at any time crossing a bridge, pavement patches, especially dangerous passing slower vehicles like semi-trailers and rv's where you have no where to go but the said vehicles and or bridge wall. this is a terrible issue with these trucks, check internet search engines on death wobble, and this is the truck that comes up, what else do you need before something is done? *tr

I wish to voice my displeasure with chysler's recall #e-17 on my 2003 2500 dodge pickup. if there is a problem with the truck then if needs to be corrected. i've not heard of anyother vehicle using alarms to warn that it s not in park.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. shortly after the vehicle was purchased, the contact stated that the air conditioner failed to blow cold air. the dealer replaced the recirculation air assembly. the current mileage was 63,879 and failure mileage was 4,800.

The brake pedal went to the floor when the brake was applied. *nlm *ts also the air bags failed to deploy. *jb the air condition was inoperative. *jb

Problems with defective brakes on a 2003 dodge ram. *mr the brakes would self engage while the vehicle was in motion, nearly causing accidents, the a/c was always inoperative blowing out hot air, the a/c compressor made a clunking noise when engaged, the vehicle had been back to the dealer for major engine repairs, a broken piston rod was found and could have been the cause for the engine knocking, there was a vibration upon acceleration. *sc *jb

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