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Takata recall.passenger airbag recall; another recall because the vehicle can jump out of gear and move forward.

Took vehicle to dealer they stated it needed a airbag control module which was 3 years ago part is still on order and has not been installed

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the remedy was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/03/15*lj

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) was received in june of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Passenger airbag recall 5/29/2015. Dealership still has no repair parts. Lithia dodge,santa fe, nm 505-472-1234

Took vehicle into jacksons of enid, 4405 w owen garriott rd, enid, ok 73703 on 4/27/17 for safety recall related work on passenger air bag inflator and outer tie rod assembly.air bag light was coming on sporadically and increasingly often.work performed, if any, by jacksons of enid did not solve the problem.air bag light came on within a mile of the business and continues at various speeds and for longer periods of time.outer tie rod assembly???can't tell. .what am i supposed to do?wait until the airbag inflates while i am driving, possibly injuring myself or others? or maybe lose a front wheel?this is not the only disturbing encounter that i have experienced at this business.call me ((580) 984-1200). I do not trust jacksons of enid and they are the only game in town.tried to contact bbb, but they are not bbb affiliated.go figure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard deteriorated over time to the point that it was cracked all the way across. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v312000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000. ...updated 02/03/16 updated 08/30/2017*ct

Takata recall.air bag stays onsometimeslight will blink off. In motion

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v354000 (air bags), 15v312000 (air bags), and 14v770000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to perform the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I contacted dodge dealer in april of 2015 to inspect tie rod end steering linkage. They informed me that they can not get the parts, it's going on a year now. I contacted chrysler about this and they informed me that the dealership has the parts. How am i supposed to get this recall addressed?

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v462000 (power train) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/17/16*ljthe consumer stated the transmission failed at 2,500 miles. The ball joints and water pump failed and the windshield leaked. Updated 10/26/16.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, with the cruise control engaged, the consumer crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. During the failure, the contact lost consciousness due to a medical issue. A police report was filed. The contact was hospitalized and sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted, but not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 92,000. Updated 8/29/11 updated 09/28/11

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the technician refused to perform the recall repair due to the parts not matching the remedy parts that were sent. The technician stated that the vehicle's air bag were a different size. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 6/18/15updated 10/16/2017

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and the dealer stated that the part was not available beyond a reasonable time frame, which was longer than a year. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they were unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received several notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The contact called several dealers who were unable to supply the part for an extended period of time. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would receive the repairs. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time frame that the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The dash board cracked when a new air bag inflater was in stalled and continues to crack. I am concerned that this might cause the air bag not to deploy properly. I complained to the dealer but they refused to fix the problem

The dash has cracked into multiple razor sharp spintered sections. In the event of a frontal crash, with air bags deployed, its possible these spintered sections will cause severe facial and bodily trauma to any passengers in the vehicle.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 15v528000 (service brakes, air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I purchased my p/u new 2003. I received a notice of recall for defective air bag inflator housing - p78. Today i called my dealer, mid county chrysler in port arthur, tx , to set up an appointment as instructed on the notice. They refused to set up the appointment and reported " the parts are not available". I asked to added to a call list to schedule an appointment once the parts were available and they refused saying " we are not allowed to actuate a list, you have tocall back to schedule appointment at a later date. By not havinga call list to put my name on, the dealer is making it my responsibility to get my car repaired. In the pasthad a recall on a ford vehicle which ended up never being repaired because, that dealer kept telling me that they didn't have the part or didn't have the time to take care of the problem. I did call over and over and over again with that one. It did no goo..... Now it is seemly starting all over again !i think they need to have a call back list for when the parts are available and get this issued fixed... This is a safety issue ! i think this is not my responsibility, i didn't build the 2003 pick up or sell it !now it feels like they are running out on what is expected of them... Just like the ford dealer did!only this time i am not wiling to keep calling like the last time !if they have been sued to make this a recall issue or someone was injured because of it, you would think that they are responsible and liable ! they should be taking a bit more of solving the problem ! thank you,[xxx]owner of 2003 dodgep/uinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 11/23/15*lj

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/06/16*ljupdated 04/20/16.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/10/16*lj updated 4/27/18

The brake pedal went to the floor when the brake was applied.*nlmalso the air bags failed to deploy. The air condition was inoperative.

Takata recalli received a recall letter over a year ago, called the dealer who told me he had to order parts and would call me, i've received four recalls on the same truck over the last year and the dealer says he can't get parts. What else can i do to get my truck fixed?

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Have had 4 recall alerts in the last 2 years! called dealer to make appointment to find they have no parts!

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

T akata recall. Received recall notice many months ago for recall r26!since no follow up notice was received to bring my vehicle in to the dealer i calledthe fca customer assistance on feb 9, 20016. They informed me that they had to wait for parts availability to finish the work! this seems like a rediculose amount of time! how are they building new vehicles with these parts if not available!

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.updated 04/19/17*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 09/06/2017

Five months ago i received notice my 2003 dodge 2500 pickup was subject of national safety recall involving takata passenger side airbag being dangerous.today, 10/27/2015 my local dealer reports parts are still not available. I called vehicle safety hotline 888-327-4236 for direction who advises to callchrysler at 800-992-1997. Chrysler advises parts still not available, eta dec 2015 or jan 2016 and if i am uneasy about driving it, contact local dealer to get the air bag disabled. 10/27/2015 i called local dealer who refuses to disable air bag because it is against federal law.what shall i do next?

My complaint refers to nhtsa-safety recall number: r26/nhtsa15v-312; recall date:may 29,2015.involving the takata airbag inflators: my vehicle was named: 2003 dodge ram 2500 with a cummins diesel by the manufacturer, chrysler, dba ""fca- us -llc pobx 218008, auburn hills michigan. One week later,i notified my local dodge dealer: (huntington new york jeep, chrysler, dodge, ram located at 1220 east jericho turnpike, huntington, new york 11743, phone: 1-866-525-7118.i called the dealership today and their reply was, "the part to correct this is still not in".this is a very serious health & safety issue.it has been 8 months since my recall notice. I want your agency to determine if chrysler has put a plan in place to deliver the parts to the dealers and what is the specific timeline and provide the public with the name, job title, address & phone number of the persons at chrysler who are being held accountable for this remedy, yet to be performed.

2003 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger airbag inflator housing recall notice.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

I contacted my local dodge dealership on the recall you guys sent last year on this matter. I was told they did not have the new airbags to install and that i would receive another notice stating when they had them. Then, i could then call back to set up a time to have the faulty one replaced. I never received that notice and have received my second safety recall notice on the same issue. I would very much like to have this fixed since my family often use this vehicle. But the local dealer only seems interested in making money, not the safety of what they sale.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags); however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

The dash on my truck is cracked into small pieces that are very dangerous. The pieces are sharp because they are broke into little triangles. The pointed ends will injure or kill someone during a crash! also the airbag light is on and i can't get it repaired because the dash has to be removed and it is in little pieces. This means that because of this dash i don't have an airbag! i called dodge(along with everyone else) and they pretty much told me they didn't care. I asked them if my truck was safe to drive and he said "no".

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that, intermittently, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for an extended period of time. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recallwas informed early last year via recall notice about the issue, when i contacted dodge to get service they informed me that the parts were not available. I inquired about the safety of driving and they commented..if you don't feel safe you should not drive the vehicle. That is a poor answer for a $40.000.00 vehicle. Another issue that is a real safety matter even though denied by dodge is the dashboard on the truck is a hazard due to chunks that fly at you due to the breakdown of the inferior plastic that was utilized...according to a former service manager @ dodge. I went to dodge and they stated it was poor maintenance and had i asked during my warranty would of covered a portion of the repair. How is this poor treatment when you google the issue and thousands of comments appear on this matter?below it requests the date, i am unsure of the exact date just recall it being early last year

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering) and 14v354000 (air bags). The contact stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v770000 (air bags). The dealer was unable to determine when the part would become available to schedule the recall repair. The contact called the dealer for weeks and was not able to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to provide a reasonable timeframe of when the parts would become available. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

Takata ?- on 7/15/2017 my son was involved in a single vehicle accident as he drove home on the freeway.lost control of vehicle resulting in the vehicle spinning and impacting a guard rail post , ejecting him from the vehicle on to the freeway where he died. Upon examination of vehicle no airbags in the cabin deployed. *

2003 dodge ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair airbag recall.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

All dodge ram from 2000-2005 have dash problems. They break and fall apart. They cost around $1500-1800 to get them replaced. They don't tell you when you buy it. So why does the nhtsa not do anything about it. If you have wreck and the airbags deploy, there are sharp edges in between you and the bags. They will cut your face, arms, or worse kill you. Is it going to take innocent people getting murdered by dodge's negligence for somebody to do something.they are defective. Make dodge recall the dash and install a new safer one. I do not want people to be killed, including myself and family.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Your recall notice information is incorrect. As follows...is required for full public disclosure.air bag inflators... Drivers side... P40 / nhtsa 14v-354 ( not listed on your recall list.) this is the drivers air bag..!air bag inflators.. Pass. Side.. P78 / nhtsa 14v-770 ( only the passenger side is on your warning list to consumers).

The dealer is unable to repair/replace the air bags due to lack of parts. Recall # r26/nhtsa 15v-312

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/10/16*ljupdated 03/17/16.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. I set the notice aside and misplaced it. Out of sight, out of mind. I received it so long ago i have forgotten the date. I have never received the notice that the part is in and to bring my truck in for replacement. I received two recalls before on steering problems and was told that they didn't qualify even though i had already had to have them fixed on my own.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Annapolis dodge of annapolis, maryland was contacted about the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable, but would be available within one week. The manufacturer was made not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Vehicle was involved in a collision going 50 mph on a highway and another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at a cross road and we struck them with the front of the vehicle on their passenger door. Air bags did not deploy causing 2 of the passengers in the vehicle to hit their head/face on the dash and windshield.*dt

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v31200 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

There was no incident.i am complaining that we keep getting recall notice for passenger airbag inflator housing.the dealer says that they are keep being told that it is on back order.the dealer states that they have several customers waiting for this recall part.they encouraged me to contact you for assistance.the dealer ordered our part in january 2015.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving unknown speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dominion of bedford, 1750 independence blvd bedford, va 24523) where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module needed to be replaced; however, the part was no longer being manufactured. There was an attempt to repair the vehicle with a re-manufactured part, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available.the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/25/15

While driving at about 55 mph, i hit a minor bump in the freeway and the truck started shaking violently,steering wheel shaking side to side.the only way it stopped was i had to reduce my speed to complete stop , the problem was i was towing a 16' trailer with a 4000 lb load on it, i was in front of a semi truck with a full load, it was a very scary and dangerous situation. . ithappen again while driving at about 65 mph on freeway next day without the trailer i hit a minor bump in the roadway and the truck started shaking violently. The only way it stopped was i had to reduce my speed and stop. I think this problem should be investigated as some one is going to get killed by this happening to them

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The dealer advised the contact via phone that she needed to have the dashboard repaired prior to the vehicle being repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

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

I am the original owner of this ram 2500.. I have contacted local dealer about two years ago and followedup.. But they are full of excuses.they keep telling me "when we get the word from dodge we will call you..they air bad issue really scares me since i cannot turn the [xxx] thing off when i drive it and some else's carelessness is what will blind...me.also, i see the track bar made need to be replaced... Sort of important since it affect steering.how do you light a fire under these people.. Car sales are booming.they go the money... They hope i go way...honda friends of mine have had their bags replaced a long time ago.... Whom do i contact to get this done??? [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recallcomplaintrecall numberr26 / nhtsa 15v-312i took my truck to the dealership to get the recalled passenger takata airbag inflator replaced under the recall. I was told by one of the service advisors that dodge will replace any parts that are broken free of charge during the replacement of the inflators. Well that was a lie, as you can see that the dashboard on this same 2003 ram 2500 model has many complaints about it cracking and literally breaking apart due it becoming brittle. Mine has 5 cracks on the dashboard and it is blowing broken pieces out the vents into my face while driving due to the problem with the dashboards. Well then the dealership advised me that the dashboard will crack and break into pieces during the replacement of the faulty takata inflator and they wanted me to pay to replace the dashboard and other associated parts that will break apart during the replacement so i declined the repair. They told me that since my dashboard has cracks already that they would not pay for the parts that would break during the replacement of the inflator. I do not have the money to replace the entire dashboard. So now every time my wife is a passenger in the truck i have to worry about her getting injured worse in an accident due the faulty inflator. I find this unacceptable that dodge installed cheap plastic dashboards and now i have a defective inflator that can not be replaced with out costing me thousands of dollars due to the defective dashboards. I think dodge should pay for everything since they used faulty parts and the recall repairs should not cost me anything to get it fixed no matter how many parts they have to replace free of chargeattached is the repair ticket i received from the dealership.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 05v462000 (power train). The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram in fresno, california (6162 n blackstone ave) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata infiltratorswell the government wants to force replacement of air bag, but doses not require the vehicle manufacture to provide replace parts for the anti- lock brakes. This pick-up has need a new anti lock brake control module for years, but oem replacementparts are not available, but air bags are. A excellent example of how bureaucracy's really care about your safety.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving at 60 mph, there was a rattling noise emitting from the passenger side air bag compartment of the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Takata recall.the fca air bag recall is a joke.they take your information and then say parts are not available and you will be notified. Not good enough. How about we expect replacement air bags before you get injured. Not we will notify you. How about providing some kind of update after 6 months. The government let these people off way to easy. It is not enough to tell the government that we will recall these vehicles and then never do it. What is being done to be sure that they are following through with these repairs? are they hoping that the owners will just stop asking for the repairs? the public should at least be given an update on when they think parts will become available. Their recall system does not even provide you with a document to prove that you ever requested repairs. I had the dealership by my house just put my information on a piece of paper and then told me i would be notified when a part was available. How does the dealership or fca even know that that dealership is waiting on an air bag for my vehicle? i had the same recall on my ford and i will tell you it was taken seriously and my replacement parts was marked urgent in their system and it was taken care of within days not months.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called cabral chrysler jeep dodge ram (1145 w yosemite ave, manteca, ca 95337, phone number: (209) 823-1148) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle crashed into a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that there was second crash where the vehicle was t-boned on the driver's side and the air bags failed to deploy again. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v770000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

2003 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag recall notice replacement parts not available.the consumer stated is has been five months since he received the recall notice.

I was involved in an accident on may 3rd 2019 where i struck a vehicle that had just entered the two lane highway from the shoulder of the road and crossed in front of me. I hit her at 45 mph resulting in heavy from end damage which i'm still waiting on the insurance company to decide if it will be repaired or totaled out. I'm fearing it's totaled. Anyway i'm contacting you because my airbags didn't deploy. I'm in no manner an automotive engineer so i can't explain why thy didn't deploy i'm just wanting you to know they didn't. The vehicle i hit was diagonal to me,

2003 dodge ram.consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger side airbag recall notice.*ld

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/06/16*ljupdated 11/20/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Since i purchased this vehicle in 2012, the dash board has been so severely cracked that there are sharp edges exposed.the previous owner had a carpet dash cover on the dash.directly above the passenger airbag the lip of the dash is cracked from the airbag all the way to the windshield.i am afraid of that cracked piece being projected by the airbag during an accident and injuring a passenger.all of the cracks are straight lines, most running front to back.this indicates that it was inferior plastic or manufacturing process that caused the plastic to crack this direction, or that the dash is not properly supported underneath.plastic cracks from sun damage tend to be "spider web" type of cracks....updated 09/22/15 updated 12/11/2015

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v312000 (air bags), however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:15v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall:this is the second recall i have received concerning the takata recall.when the first one was done, my dash had 3 cracks that were due to excessive heat build up when eh windows were rolled up and the outside temperature was excessive. After r the recall was completed the dash had 11 cracks, which i was willing to accept.now i get another recall notice (r26/ nhtsa 15v-312).the dealer tells me, this will most likely result in more cracks in the dash, and they will not be responsible.i have contacted dodge customer assistance and they told me that due to the fact that there were cracks already in the dash, they cannot repair or replace the dash when they perform this last recall.i am assuming to perform the current recall will result in more that 6 more cracks.i do not feel that 17-18 cracks in a hard plastic dash would be safe in the event of a wreck.i also do not feel that i should have to pay for the damage that was done due to these takata recalls.i am trying to get this resolved before i have the last recall performed.the first recall (p78) was performed during july thru august 2015.

Takata recall? our pick up was scheduled for a recall repair at "flower motors" montrose co81401, december 22, 2015 it was in the shop all day. Followed by a call, "we do not have the part"s. We will call you. We have called numerous times, feel like a huge runaround. They do not have parts. We would like to drive our pickup safely again as it is inconveniently sitting! loaner vehicle? please advise.

Takata recall complaint recall number r26 / nhtsa 15v-312 i took my truck to the dealership to get the recalled passenger takata airbag inflator replaced under the recall. I was told by one of the service advisors that dodge will replace any parts that are broken free of charge during the replacement of the inflators. Well that was a lie, as you can see that the dashboard on this same 2003 ram 2500 model has many complaints about it cracking and literally breaking apart due it becoming brittle. Mine has 5 cracks on the dashboard and it is blowing broken pieces out the vents into my face while driving due to the problem with the dashboards. Well then the dealership advised me that the dashboard will crack and break into pieces during the replacement of the faulty takata inflator and they wanted me to pay to replace the dashboard and other associated parts that will break apart during the replacement so i declined the repair. They told me that since my dashboard has cracks already that they would not pay for the parts that would break during the replacement of the inflator. I do not have the money to replace the entire dashboard. So now every time my wife is a passenger in the truck i have to worry about her getting injured worse in an accident due the faulty inflator. I find this unacceptable that dodge installed cheap plastic dashboards and now i have a defective inflator that can not be replaced with out costing me thousands of dollars due to the defective dashboards. I think dodge should pay for everything since they used faulty parts and the recall repairs should not cost me anything to get it fixed no matter how many parts they have to replace free of charge attached is the repair ticket i received from the dealership.

I own a 2003 dodge ram 2500 pick-up. Sitting at a stop light and the dashboard popped and cracked right in front of me. I know this doesn't sound like a safety recall issue but ifyou look at it this way it does. The vehicle is equipped with a passenger side airbag.when the dashboard cracks and falls apart it leaves jagged edges which may be sent into the passengers face in the event of a front end collision with airbag deployment.

After striking a ditch and a concrete barrier air bags did not deploy.the seat belt did not hold, and the consumer struck his head on dashboard.

Upper dash panel began cracking/crumbling just after warranty period expired. (36000 miles) upper dash panel now (at 50,000 miles) completely cracked with large, sharp edges facing driver and passenger across entire upper panel including area over passenger airbag.

Dt*: the contact stated recall letter # e17 was received for the out of park alarm system. When the contact called the sales/service dealer to schedule the repair, the service dealer informed the contact that the onboard computer may crash and need to be reentered. If this happened the contact may be out of commission for 7-10 days.the manufacturer was not notified.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the instrument panel exhibited a fracture that interfered with the gauges.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed but no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 147,000.

While driving under normal conditions and without warning the vehicle experienced a complete engine and electrical failure.(the lightening bolt symbol appeared on the dash board) after the ignition was turned off and waiting several minutes, the vehicle restarted normally. The consumer found in the owner's manual was due to the electronic throttle control. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and was told that the problem was because of the way the consumer was driving and there was nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The consumer was recently informed that the software update was available for the vehicle. This is the 5.7 l hemi 2003 ram 4x4.had truck since 11-04 has done this about 10 times to present.it is going to get somebody injured are hurt because truck does it whenever it wants to maybe taking off at a red light are etc.!

Truck started and idled rough, turned off truck and restarted but would not continue to run. Had the truck towed to dealer was told desiel fuel was mixed in gas tank. I run a major lawn service and have had absoultely no problems with any equipment failures due to fuel problems! the station where i buy my gas doesn't even carry desiel fuel. So far the dealer wants to drain gas tank clean fuel injectors, replace sparkplugs.

The trailer connector on my truck has never been used by me so i didnt know it didnt work. I now have a travel trailer but nothing works but the driver side signal. Nothing else. I checked the connector and there is no current coming out of it except for the left signal. I see there was a recall but cant find any info. Cant take it anywhere without lights!!! have to go out of town with it but cant until its working. Help please.

2003 dodge ram 2500 cracked dashboard.vehicle has 31k miles.power windows malfunctioning, airconditioning blower malfunctioning.dodge dealer will attempt to replace at owners cost. Check engine light on for power steering sensor problem.sensor will have to be replaced.

The defroster will not activate-found tsb 24-004-03 relates to this issue. Chrysler should have recalled these vehicles for repair due to numerous number of failures and safety issue related to not having de-ice or defrost capability.

Traveling home from work on i-65 near elizabethtown, ky when all of a sudden my vehicle went to 90 mph within seconds.i first tried to hit the brake to take off the cruise, that did nothing, i then pushed in the clutch and the engine screamed and the speakers blew, still going 90 mph i manually turned off the cruise and that slowed it down.there is a recall, but dodge/chrysler will not honor because the ecm needs replaced not reprogrammed.dodge wants $3,473.00 from me to fix.my truck according to dodge had the recall done, but obviously the problem is not fixed.i don't want to die or kill someone if my truck goes out of control again. I don't think it should matter if it needs reprogrammed or replaced.a recall is a recall and admits to a problem.this recall refers to vehicle speed control recall#69118called chrysler 18007638422 spoke to brian bo52 and local dealer swope dodge in e-town they ran a test to find the problem which is the ecm needed "replaced".this would not need replaced if the speed control worked properly.thank you

Truck has the same electrical issues as the recalled newer trucks. It melted the fuse box and the truck wont run. I have replaced the fuse box, computer, all coils, all plugs, all wires, throttle body over 3,000.00 and the truck still does not run. Only has 81,000 miles on it. It was towed to a chrysler dealership and towed back out of the dealership because they could not tell us what is wrong with it. After 3,000.00 of lets try this i can not afford any more lets try this or that. This is a common problem and most people think they broke a valve in the hemi motor. I have run a compression test and this is not the case. My issue is electrical and i don't feel as thou i should have to spend any more money trying to figure it out when the dealership cant. The truck was under warranty the first time it was brought in for an electrical issue. Which they could not find anything wrong, and then it escaladed to the point of not running any longer. Started by melting fuses then melted the fuse box. And who knows what else it took out. When scanned it brings up different codes each and every time. Dealership charges for each and every wrong part that is replaced and then rescanned and they also charge labor for each wrong part replaced. Vehicle was running fine. Driving 2 miles down a dirt road speed of 25mph, vehicle started to miss and just continued to get worse to the point it will not idle. You can not hold a steady fuel pedal and keep it running it stalls. Passenger side airbag is recalled and not available, tie rod assembly is recalled not available a few months ago when i asked at the dealership. I currently own a 2003 2500 hd yard ornament. How can chryslers get away with this?

When i turn signal to left makes right signal comes on, when you turn right signal on makesleft 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.

On 2003 and up dodge ram 2500 trucks the fuse box(power distribution center) is prone to either corrode or otherwise fail. On my vehicle some of the lights failed and the power to the trailer brake also. When the pdc failed it also damaged the front control module which control many of the trucks significant functions. Almost all vehicle electrics go through the pdc so on any given failure critical vehicle safety items may be compromised. I checked for similar problems online and found quite a few. Currently with this part there are 189 of them backordered through dodge which supports a serious issue with them i was lucky i noticed there was no power to the brakes before an accident, but that may not have been the case.

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.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while driving 35 mph in the rain, the windows fogged up.the defogger switch and air conditioner would not switch over to defrost the windows.the contact went to the dealer and they stated that it was a damper door in the air vent, which tells the air whether to flow towards the door or the floor.if the door breaks, there is nowhere for the air to flow.tsb number 24-004-03 was referenced.the dealer stated that this was an electrical failure, which only covered 12,000 miles; therefore, the contact has to pay for the repairs.the failure mileage was 45,130.updated 11/12/08.*ljupdated 11/14/08.

Sudden loss of braking while approaching intersection; the brake pedal just went to the floor when applying approximately two hundred feet before intersection; applied emergency brake to effectively stop;speed was below 30 mph when approaching intersection and brake loss occurred; truck has also had four "death wobble" experiences even with pittman arm and associated parts replacement; two experiences of sudden acceleration (possible jammed open throttle) of the turbo, leading to loss of control; sudden accelerations occurredshortly after cruise control usage and traveling less than 30 mph; while stationary, vehicle has experienced wiring harness short and fire on firewall while connected to trailer. Pictures attached were taken within 12 hours of sudden loss of brakes.

Electrical problems. Do not have any front turn signals. Left headlight works on bright lights only, right headlight works on dim only. No left rear turn signal or, brake light. When using turn signal left headlight flashes. Have checked fuses. Have replaced multifunction turn signal no good. Have replaced every bulb on truck. Still does not work.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that all the gauges in the vehicle failed and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the windshield wipers also failed. The failure would recur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.updated 04/22/14*ljupdated 04/23/14

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the ignition switch caught on fire and damaged the entire ignition. The wires inside the ignition were severely corroded. The contact stated that prior to the fire, the vehicle was exhibiting several electrical issues. The cause of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 128,000.

The front passenger window cannot be controlled by the passenger sitting in said set and can only be controlled by the drivers main panel. This is a safety issue in the event the driver is incapacitated and the passenger must escape through the passenger window. My other concern is that there must be a circuit malfunction in the control module which could burn and start a fire in the drivers door.

Several cracks have spread across the dash.no reason for these to have happened and the last one seemed to have completely formed in a day or so.also have intermittent electrical problems, whichfrom the many reports on the internet seem to be common.

While searching for a fix for my dash which just cracked i found several reports of after the dash cracked where electrical issues arise.as in headlights not working at all or when switching to hi beam.i also saw a video on this issue from a news broadcast and when chrysler was questioned about this there was never any response while the public was requesting a recall.from what i can find out just in the hour i was looking this up this would apply to just about every dodge ram made between 1996 and 2006.my truck is garage kept and i keep it in excellent condition so for this to happen due to sitting in the sun it's entire life i might understand but there is no way this should have happened to mine. My father was a mechanic for chrysler for over 20 years and this is just plain cheap made products.which from what i can find out could and most likely will lead to some safety issue with the vehicle. Since i can not find anything more out with regards to what the nhtsa is doing only monitoring the issue??the broadcast i saw was from 2012, i would think something would have become of this by now for sure after seeing that video.yet at that time the news channel stated your doing nothing.

While driving under normal conditions and without warning the vehicle experienced a complete engine and electrical failure.*ph (the lightening bolt symbol appeared on the dash board)after the ignition was turned off and waiting several minutes, the vehicle restarted normally.the consumer found in the owner's manual was due to the electronic throttle control.the vehicle was taken to the mechanic and was told that the problem was because of theway the consumer was driving and there was nothing was wrong with the vehicle.the consumer was recently informed that the software update was available for the vehicle. *sc

2003 dodge ram pick up have already complained of stalling, now the electric is starting to go wrong. 09/22/04 passenger side window failed to go up or down, dealer replaced the switch in the driver side door for the passenger side window. 11/28/05 passenger side door in back of cab,the speaker went out and everytime the door locked automatically thespeaker made a loud buzzing noise.needed a harness$50.0011/28/05 window on passenger side stopped working from the driver sideneeded regulator binding switch $160.0011/28/05lights around the heating element on the dash board started going out and 1/2 would be out and 1/2 would be onneeds a control hd$183.00.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to lose power and the electronic control warning light illuminated. The vehicle then stalled with the illumination of the check engine and the overdrive warning lights. The contact disconnected and re-attached the battery. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The failure and current mileages were 93,000.

There is a persistent low voltage drain on the battery. It stays dormant for, at times, as long as 3 or 4 days without appearingand ranges from 1amp to 2 amps totally draining a otherwise almost brand new 8050 cold cranking apm international brand battery. Contacts in the doors and all major components have been disconnect in the debugging process. I already know of at least one other dodge ram 1500 with the same symptoms. The battery has been replaced with a new one during the trouble shooting process. This is an intermittent issue which is proving to be very elusive.all systems that have been added on after market have been totally disengaged with no definitive result.

That morning i was leaving a job site and noticed my engine light came on. I called the dodge dealer. Service tech stated that if it was not flashing to bring it in asap. Later that day while driving back to my house, without any warning the engine just shut off in the middle of the street. Luckily there was no traffic and i was able to coast to my house. The truck would not re-start. I called the dealer and chrysler had a tow truck out. It was found that a wiring harness had come loose and had been rubbing, the harness damaged and a bare wire shored out, blew the coil and ruptured the fuel line! i was very lucky to not have caught fire or exploded.after repeated calls and emails, i have figured chrysler does not care. I'll bet ther are quite a few 2003 dodge ram 2500 pickups out there. I would hope the rest could be warned before a death occurs!

Driving truck down freeway. Hit a bump and whole truck started to shakeslowed down and shake went away.

I'm constantly having electrical & intake/exhaust problems with this vehicle. I've replace the battery 2 times within 2 years and it still cuts off all the time.all inspections and maintenance is current. My mechanic has also constantly worked on u-joints. Please give me a list of all recalls for this vehicle.

When the vehicle went over a bump or around a slight curve it bounced out of control.the driver had to slow down or stop to gain control.the dealer stated that was a normal driving condition.the vehicle would also fishtail when encountering uneven road surfaces even when going straight.(front leading)when slight turns were encountered the front end would leave the road, out of control. *scc

When driving truck on highway at speeds above 45 mph, and especially when driving over a bump, rut, or slight imperfection on the road, the truck will literally get away from you and veer to another lane.especially worse when driving in a turn or curve.have had several near accidents in past few months, since purchasing truck in july of 2003.have taken it back to dodge dealer numerous times, and they say it is"normal".last service advisor told me to "file a report" so that daimler chrysler will eventually "have" to fix the problem.have met several people at dodge service departments that are there for the exact same problem.the truck is a major safety hazard with fatalities soon to come.steering wheel will jar out of your hands and make a sharp turn to the next lane.

I was driving down the road at approximate 45mph, when i was on a bank and noticed that the truck was hard to steer, the truck had stalled.the truck started back up, thankfully i have a manual, that i did not have to pull off the road (its hard to control a 3/4 ton truck with no power steering), and could just push the clutch in to start the truck.when i got the truck started, it died on me again, started it up, and drove less than a mile, and died again.i went to the store, on my way home had the same issue, as soon as i would slow, the truck would die, thankfully it only happened once on the way home.ran it for a little in my driveway, and revved the engine, and it die, three times.did some research and seems the issue may be faulty fuel control actuator ( or known as mprop).

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the engine was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Engine ticking

At 70 mph the engine turns off as if a switch was flipped. This has happened multiple times, always on the interstate and always with cruise control on and active. It occurs more frequently in the hot summer months (110+ f). The warning light for the throttle control circuit sometimes illuminates. While still moving, selecting neutral, turning the ignition off and then back on allows the engine to restart. This can occur as frequently as every 60 miles, but the average occurrence would be around 150 miles.

The consumer has an on going problem with decelerating when driving 40 mph or more. The vehicle has been to three different dealers on five separate occasions. The computer has been reprogrammed three times, they replaced the throttle sensor and the map sensor and the problem still exists.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500 diesel. The contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, he was unable to engage the power steering or brakes. The contact believed that the failure was a safety hazard.the contact stated that he experienced the same failure on a 2004 ram 2500 and it was found that the fuel pump had failed and that caused the vehicle to stall sporadically. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Radiator failed on 2003 dodge ram 2500 hemi 4x4at 51,000 miles.vehicle has a 7/70 drivetrain warranty, however chrysler said that the radiator was not covered.chrysler had me "participate" in the repair by having me pay $150.dealer would not tell me what was wrong with the radiator.i had to call chrysler corporate and find out what was wrong with it.they admitted that it was a manufacturing defect.

The engine misfires and almost stalls. I have to pull into safe area and rev engine to restore power. This is not always convenient,like when it happened going up the mississippi river bridge on i-10 in heavy traffic with an eighteen wheeler behind me doing 70 mph. I have reported problem to dealer but they unable to help because no codes are generated by the computer. They claim that they are not familiar with this type of problem and my experience is unique.on a related/unrelated matter, the muffler has turned blue from overheating and they have told me that this is normal even though it appears like there is a restriction/obstruction in the muffler.

2003 dodge ram 2500 hemi engine stalls out. Now truck is in garage because valve spring broke,causing piston and valve failure. Dodge dealer would not check all cylinders only the one with problem. 2 weeks passed finally parts are in and they are replacing what broke.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500. The contact stated whenever he is driving at any speedthe vehicle goes to idle and stops in the middle of the road. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the road turned off and on and in a few seconds the engine restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated they would repair the failure for $1000. The dodge manufacturer was called and they stated there wasno failure and no recall for this problem. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 11/10/10.*lj

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

The fly wheel and the clutch assembly separated and blew off, while driving between 30-40 mph. When this occurred,a part of the clutch assembly became lodged in the floor on the driver's side, and almost severed the driver's foot. Also, this failure destroyed the engine block, the entire clutch assembly, bell housing and the transmission.a factory district rep,. Came out to inspect the vehicle, but didn't provide a sensible reason for what caused the failure.

I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 with the cummins diesel engine.with the air conditioning system off, but the ventilation (heat or just cool outside air) on, i have diesel exhaust fumes entering the cab of the vehicle when idling or moving at very slow speeds.the condition goes away with the a/c on or with the vents in the "recirculate" position - i.e. Not drawing outside air in.the smell and gasses are dangerous for any extended period of time and could cause an accident if i breathe them for a long period of time and then attempt to drive.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500.while coasting at 25 mph, the engine was quiet and all of the warning indicator lights illuminated.there was a loss of power steering and brakes.the vehicle restarted after being shifted into neutral.the dealer replaced the injector pump that was mounted on the engine block and installed a new fuel pump in the gas tank.the failure recurred after two weeks.the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 90,000.updated 04/02/08.*lj

Ohara motors - 5 star dodge dealership in falmouth ma. Cannot fix my defective 03 hemi ram. Truck was bought new from them last year, and has been back to the dealership twice for the sme 2 problems - and each time i have had to take the truck back with the problem not being fixed. Truck has had a ticking sound that has gotten so loud, it now sounds like a sewing machine at idle. Also, truck has a driveline vibration that has gone from subtle, to extremely and obnoxiously bad. Ohara says that chrysler may have a solution in 90 days or so, and that i have to live with this! i want my money back, i have lost time at work, money, and lots of aggravation. I feel with a 7 yr.70k warranty, i should not have to 'live' with this problem. Please help me!

The fumes from the exhaust pipe entered the cabin of the vehicle from the climate control system.the fumes were coming from theblow down pipe which comes off the crank casing of the engine. When the cooling fan was in use it blew the fumes into the climate control , thus blowing it into the cabin of the vehicle. The dealership has installed a rubber pipe on the end of the blow down pipe, that leads under the main cab of the vehicle, so now when the vehicle is at a complete stop, withthe window open, the fumes are coming through the window. Also at 15,000, when the brake pedal is depressed while driving at high speeds, thevehicle jerks forward and the fails to stop immediately. This occurred because the brake rotors were warped.

Carbon monoxide was getting into the vehicle when air conditioneror heater was used. A dealerinspected the vehicle on 4 separate occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500.the contact stated that the scent of oil was detected in and outside the vehicle when it wasrunning.the vehicle wastakento the dealer, and the gaseous aroma was confirmed.the dealer stated that the scentwasfrom the engine crankcase venting system.the contact called the manufacturer, and was told that there were no prior complaints.therefore, the manufacturer could not provide the contact with a remedy or any additional information.the current and failure mileage were 31,000.

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.

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.

Cracked dashboard with jagged edges which are in front of my passenger seat.safety issue that dodge is not willing to take responsibility for.my dashboard now has multiple cracks.

The brake pedal went to the floor when the brake was applied.*nlmalso the air bags failed to deploy. The air condition was inoperative.

I wish to voice my displeasurewith chysler's recall#e-17 on my 2003 2500 dodgepickup. 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.

- the contact stated that when starting his vehicle, his headlights would not turn on.the contact has to wait for his intake heater to turn on in order for his headlights to work.the contact has experienced this incident since he bought his vehicle and his dealership states that there isn't anything wrong with the vehicle.the contact also is experiencing his headlights turning off and his fog lights turning on.the contact states that he has been on turbodieselregister.com and sees that other consumers are having the same issues.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that she noticed that the back up lights would not illuminate and the trailer brakes failed to function. The contact mentioned that it was found that the fuses were blown. The problem persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

My turn signal stalk doesn't signal properly when actuated. I push up for a right signal, sometimes i get a right signal sometimes i get the total opposite (left signal). This is dangerous. Also on the same lever my wipers don't always turn on properly or the high beams don't activate or don't turn off. However, i strongly feel this is a chrysler issue because having to do some research on a tdr discussion board it has been realized that there is too much stress on the wiring harness that terminates at the multifunction switch. When the steering wheel is tilted down this harness separates from the switch due to no slack causing it to become erratic, then if you tilt the wheel up it makes a full connection and works properly. There needs to be a recall before this causes an accident!!!

The dashboard is cracking and caving in on itself as a result the lights go on and off while driving. Several other electrical problems are hapening.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while driving approximately 65 mph, all of the exterior lights failed except for the front passenger headlight.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the power distribution center had completely corroded away.the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The failure and current mileage was 170,000.

The opposite turn indicator light on the rear of the truck will come on when the turn signal stalk is operated, ie. Left signal when turning right. Near accidents because drivers behind the vehicle are anticipating a turn indicated by the lights.

Dt*: the contact stated the headlights and turn signals will not work properly.a light illuminated on the dash indicating there was a problem with the lights.the contact replaced every bulb.this did not remedy the problem.the dealership determined the dash cluster needed to be replaced.the contact installed another dash cluster.this did not remedy the problem.after the replacement of the dash cluster, the left rear turn signal and left rear brake light will not work.

Dt*: the contact stated brake lights bulbs blew four times.the dealership was made aware of the problem.updated 09/22/06/

The contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500.the contact stated that the wiring harness failed and was repaired under warranty.on a separate occasion, the defroster and windshield wipers failed.while utilizing the driver's side turn signal, the passenger side turn signal would illuminate instead.this failure was also repaired under warranty.in addition, the contact was experiencing very hard vibrations form the front end of the vehicle.he struck a squirrel in the road and nearly lost control of the vehicle due to the vibrations.a local service dealer replaced the steering linkages in the vehicle at the contact's expense.he later received a recall notice for the suspension and excessive vibrations (steering linkages).the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were less than 120,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the left and right turn signals have failed to function normally. Whenever the left signal was turned on the right one would come on and vice versa for the right signal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000.updated 03/17/11*lj updated 12/30/11

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicles transfer fuel pump in the engine quit while driving 35 mph.the service dealer replaced the fuel system with a different fuel system due to the manufactured fuel systems consistent failure which they stated usually happened anywhere from 35000 to 60000 miles.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving at 35mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed home and the contact replaced the fuel pump. Approximately 2 years later the failure recurred while driving at approximately 75 mph. The vehicle was again towed home and the contact replaced the fuelpump. An authorized dealer was notified to obtain the parts andinformed the contact this was a known failure and the fuel pumpswere defective. The failure and current mileages were unknown.the vin was unavailable.

I purchased a 2003 dodge 2500 with the so cummins' diesel engine.i noticed the strong smell of diesel fumes when idling with the fan and/or air conditioner on.i have only had the truck about fortydays.i assumed the smell was because the engine was new.i noticed small plumes of oily residue forming on the windshield above the air vents.i had the truck detailed and the inside windshield polished.the plumes appeared again after several days.they are not water vapor because they remain on the windshield after the truck has been parked for hours.i can only assume that my wife and i have been inhaling raw diesel fumes for over a month. The truck is currently at the dealer's shop in an attempt to fix this.he has no idea where the fumes are coming from.i don't think i want to keep a new vehicle where the ventilation ducting is saturated with diesel residue.it has 1,955 miles on it.

2003 dodge ram 2500 diesel p0148 fuel delivery code appeared on my truck for 30000, and i have 59000. Until now the truck ran okay, now it has slow acceleration, and will stop accelerating at certain speed. It also doesn't provide enough power to tow my business trailers andtrailers that i have. Trained mechanics from dodge can't figure it out. I'm glad these people don't work on the planes i work on.

When vehicle was started or while driving consumer could smell gas fumes.

The dodge ram 2500 truck has a cummins diesel engine with common rail fuel injection. March 2013 while on a trip pulling a trailer, the number 5 & 6 fuel injector lines were severely rusted / corroded which resulted in a bad fuel leak. I lost close to 30 gallons of diesel fuel in 40 miles driving distance. The under hood and underbody of the truck was coated in fuel. Vehicles behind me had some fuel spray as well. It was smoking bad behind me due to the fuel being on the exhaust system.i had a dodge dealer replace two of the six fuel injector lines. No choice. The dealer also cleaned the underbody.once i returned home from the trip, i had a different dodge dealer replace the other four injector lines.if this was a gas engine, the truck would've burned to the ground.now, november 2014, i see the brake lines from the master cylinder to the abs brake controller are also severely rusted / corroded. They are not leaking yet. It is just a matter of time. I will have them replaced prior to taking any trips, and will have the brake system completely flushed too. Pulling a trailer with the truck and losing the brake system could prove to be fatal.the truck now has 96000 miles, and is always parked inside a garage. These lines should not have corroded so badly, even in minnesota.

On a 35mph street, truck suddenly bucking as if it was going to stall, and the rpm's were erratic. I put it in n pulled over and shut it off. It restarted with no issues.i drove about 9 miles, pulled into my driveway and was coasting up it, when suddenly the truck accelerated. I depressed the brake, nothing. I slammed it in park and shut it off. It happened a few times while idling, or moving at a slow rate. I was stopped at a light when it suddenly accelerated into a 50mph, 4 lane main thoroughfare. I stepped on parking brake, turned it off and thanked god that i was unharmed. I started back up, put it in d, depressed the gas pedal (light turned green) and it would not accelerate.i took my foot off the gas, then it bucked a few times and accelerated on it's own.i depressed the brake pedal, but it kept revving up and accelerating. Again, i depressed the emergency brake and shut it off. It just happened again as i was coming up my suburban 35mph street. I got to approximately 20mph when it wouldn't accelerate further. I bucked and choked, rpm's jumping up and down the last 100 yards. I turned into my driveway at an idling rate and it took off like a shot. I pressed the brake and it still kept accelerating. If i hadn't turned the wheel, i would have driven through my garage. This is not an isolated incident. I suffer from idiopathic cardiomyopathy and ckd, these incidents have caused me to be unable to breathe as my heart was beating so fast. This must be addressed immediately!

When idling in park on a flat surface the vehicle slipped out the park gear to reverse. This caused the vehicle to roll back and hit a car. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Takata recall.passenger airbag recall; another recall because the vehicle can jump out of gear and move forward.

At 138916 mile took vehicle in for warranty recall n62 left outer tie rod assemble , since that time have had six instances of uncontrolled sever and dangerous vibrations almost to the point of losing controlat highway speeds of 60-70mph. The most recent occurrence was yesterday while making a left hand curve at 60mph; vehicle not has approximately 141,000 miles

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated his vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 05v462000 (power train) but the vehicle rolled away after he exited it. The contact immediately jumped out of the way. The vehicle hit a light post. The light post fell into in a highway. The contact sustained a broken wrist and hand after falling from trying to stop the vehicle. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the gear would shift out of the park position into reverse and roll backwards independently. Whenever the vehicle was placed into park, the contact had to apply the emergency brake to avoid the vehicle reversing without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who provided a temporary remedy, in which if the vehicle's door was open and the vehicle began to reverse, the horn would automatically sound to warn those nearby. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 9,500.

I drive to work on a highway 5 days a week and started to have lots of vibration and it only occurred at higher speeds and would clunk. Turns out both u-joints for the rear drive-shaft had started to fail and were allowing unwanted movement. After replacing the u-joints the truck was fine for a few weeks then i heard squealing of metal on metal contact and there was a slight wobble. Took it to a shop and they said the hub bearings were shot and were moving so much as to allow the wheel to move.after replacing the bearings the truck was fine for about a month then the wobble was back and the tie-rods for the steering linkage were bad, so replaced the steering linkage with dodges new setup since it was hard to find the original one that came on mine since there is a recall on it. With the new steering linkage i got it aligned and it was good for a week and drove straight and no problems. Then i hit a pothole at 55mph while going to work and i got massive wobble in the steering so much so that the steering wheel was trying to go back and forth and i had to fight to keep it on the road and slow down enough to pull it over. I limped the truck to a shop and there was now lots of play in the steering and i could move the wheel 3+ inches before getting the wheel to move. The shop replaced the steering gearbox since the input shaft would move but the output would hardly move at all. Had it aligned again and it still can not be driven over 35+mph or it gets massive wobble. Everything checks out with the steering components and tires since everything is almost new to try and solve this recurring problem, and i have spent $4578 in parts and labor to try and solve this never ending problem. The latest problem is that the hvac does not work. It seems the doors controlling the temp are not working since the ac works sporadically,the defrost heats my feet, and windows stay foggy.

Clutches in positraction rearend on dodge ram 2500 4x4 , slip causing vibrationwhen turning left or right

2003 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to vehicle shakes uncontrollably while driving and steering leakage recall notice.the dealer informed the consumer the steering box and transmission pan were leaking. The consumer experienced the vehicle shaking for a second time.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to switch from the park position without warning. The contact was able to shift gears after the brake transmission shift interlock was disconnected.the vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Truck started to act like it wasn't getting any gas,took it to a repair shop and they pulled up a o2 code fixed that was still acting up.they call a dealership and they said it might be a valve spring the make your truck run like no fuel and that they have been seeing alot of this with the 5.7l motor in the trucks.yet dodgewon't do nothing about this or any other problems with their autos.so now me and several other people have to pay to have new valve trains put in our trucks 1 out of a 1000 i can see but when the dealer tells me 4 out of 5 something has to be done.this is why every one is buying foreign cars and trucks.thank you for your time.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 05v462000 (power train).the contact called mark dodge at 337-474-2640 (located at 3777 gerstner memorial blvd, lake charles, la) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving in snow at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force. The contact crashed into guard rails. The vehicle sustained front end, passenger, and rear end damage. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, when the vehicle was shifted into park with the engine running, the gear independently shifted into reverse. The contact placed the vehicle into park and shut off the vehicle engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be determined. An alarm system was applied to the vehicle to alert the driver of independent gear changes, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20.

I was driving on i55 this morning and all of a sudden my truck started vibrating really bad, the steering wheel was veering, i had to constantly fight to keep in my lane. And when i touched my brakes it veered. Riding really rough, and has power loss. I took it to the nearest shop and they said my driveshaft was very loose, and that it is affecting everything that i described. The center driveshaft support bearing is also failing.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 05v462000 (power train). The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I lost control of steering , the steering wheel just spun with no control and i was driving through a school zone with grade school letting out and i went in other lane of traffic in between cars and headed to a gas pump at gas station and i hit brakes as soon as i was out of opposite lane with head on traffic and gas pump was rite off side of road i could have been killed or killed others when this happened, i had to fix my truck because i never knew of recall and also transmission went out at 55,000 miles and transfer case also another 20,000 miles later , i have a truck i can't drive because i can't afford to put a transmission and transfer case in it and i almost lost my life from all the trouble it's gave me and i could have killed others at the school zone. I'd like for dodge to fix my truck for all the trouble iv had and this happen on city streetand i was in motion wen this happened, if i'd hit gas pump it would have blown up and killed a lot people and children

Dodge ram 2500 - e17 safety recallthis warranty item was installed on my truck and now the horn honks often when i go from reverse to park... Or park to reversethe dealership is refusing to undo this recall.this is an unsatisfactory solution to the initial problem and many customers are complaining about this "fix".the current fix causes almost 100% false alerts.from a safety standpoint, there is no value here as the driver just becomes accustom to ignoring the alarm... Thus leaving the original danger in place.please, if possible, pressure dodge to either redo the recall and actually fix the mechanical problem with false-park issues or at least have them make the current "fix" more accurate.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500.the contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park and into reverse on its own.as a result, the vehicle drove in reverse downhill at 15 mph.nhtsa campaign id number 05v462000 (power train:automatic transmission) was referenced.the contact stated that the remedy did not correct the failure and was only a temporary repair.the current mileage was 108,606 and failure mileage was 52,000.

When vehicle is in park and while idling it shifts into reverse. Also, vehicle accelerates on high. Then, it begins moving backwards and stops, once it comes into contact with an object.

Had vehicle in park when child shifted the gear unexpectedly into drive. And vehicle started to roll. Was able to get into vehicle, and shift back into park to stop vehicle. Will take vehicle to dealership to check it out.

Death wobble due to pitman arm; occurs at speeds over 65mph or when vehicle hits a bump at any speed. Vehicle becomes hard to maintain control over. Began occurring when vehicle reached approximately 100,000 miles.

Dt: without warning while in idle with no one in it truck jumped out of park and went into reverse by itself.the vehicle accelerated on its own, and rolled away, causingdamage to truck and some concrete steps. The dealer put the truck on the computer and informed the consumer that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.contractor for manufacturer said he could find nothing wrong with truck.

- the contact ownsa 2003 dodge ram 2500 with a current mileage of 43000 miles. The failure caused a lack of transmission park pawl engagement and caused rearward movement of the vehicle which resulted in a crash. The vehicle sustained rear end bumper damage do to the recall 05v462000failure. The contact called the manufacturer,and was told that they would not cover any damages to his vehicle at this time.

While the vehicle was parked, and still running, the shift lever jumped out of park and into reverse.the gear position indicator still indicated that the vehicle was in park.the dealer informed the consumer that there was noting wrong with the vehicle.*mr

First time i was in a parking loton may 23,04 , i backed out of parking spot put it in drive and it stalled. Started it up again put in drive engine sounded ruff but did go. Got onto free-way and could only get speed pu to 50 with gas peddel to floor. A few miles down, the road turns to two lane and there is a stop light. Light was red as i got to it had to slow because of a car in front of me, light changed as i got to it my speed now about 30 the car ahead of takes off. With me gas pedal to fkoor could tell if engin was running so i looked at tac it showed over 4000 rpm's and then shout out like a bullet. By the time i could get my foot off the gas and on to the breake my truck was doing over 90 and almost hit the other cartime no.3 was leaving a store started truck the engin sounded ruff backed up ok, but in drive it went at slow speed ok, turned at stop light then would not get over 30 mph in a 45, dealed ship was only a a 1/2 mile pulled in , and machines had just left so no one could look at it. Set app. For tus. June 1 they put it on computer and test drove it and found nothing, the same problem happened that afternoon only this time the truck would not move in drive at all. There was tech from detroit on june 15 drove it for an hour could not get it to do it, but that after noon it did it again. The dealer findly did take it inon june 21 and keep it for a few days only after therented with a lawsuit. Chy corp would not do anything. To this date june 24 they could not get the problem to requir while they have so they will not do anything.

Transmission on a 2003 dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel has no 4th gear and overdrive.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while driving less than 60 mph, the rpm's idled very highly.the vehicle would not shift into third and fourth gears and the automatic transmission failed.the dealer stated that there was a large amount of sludge and build-up inside the transmission.the contact was advised to have the transmission rebuilt, instead of replaced.the vin was unavailable.the current and failure mileages were less than 48,000.

After 300 miles my transmission failed in my new 2003 dodge ram.it was replaced, and failed again.replaced a second time and was recalled on two other transmission issues.it is slipping now and has been recalled yet another time.my dealer nor chrysler will take no responsibility for this unsafe, unreliable product that has put my family at risk many times.

I purchased my vehicle from wilson motors in corvallis, or on september 18, 2002. Approximately 2 months later, i began having trouble with the vehicle loosing power when shifting from reverse to drive.i took my vehicle to the dealer for repairs on 5/20/03, 7/16/03 and 8/1/03.on the last visit the computer was flashed according to tsb 18-005-03, which seemed to correct the problem, until recently: on 7/5/04 i encountered a significant power loss while climbing the continental divide (while towing a 6,500 pound travel trailer) and was unable to continue my climb of the 6,000 feet, 6% grade.luckily, i was able to resolve the issue by carefully moving into the emergency lane to re-start the vehicle as to reset the computer.on 7/12/04 wilson motors was unable to determine the problem.i then contacted chrysler customer service, who indicated they cannot fix the problem unless the dealer can re-create the problem. I feel this issue creates a very serious safety hazard.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact heard a squeaking noise when the vehicle was started.after shifting into drive, the vehicle began vibrating.the vehicle was driven to the dealer for a routine oil change and the contact notified them of the failures.the mechanic stated that the upper and lower ball joints were defective.the vehicle was not repaired.immediately after leaving the dealer, the driveshaft fell out of the vehicle and was replaced by a local mechanic.the upper and lower ball joints have not been repaired.the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage was 55,000 and failure mileage was 49,000.

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v462000 concerning the automatic transmission. This consumer experiencedthe same problemsas indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due to vin. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vehicle was modified by the braun corporation. The vehicle was originally a dodge, ram, 2500,and has been converted to a dodge ram b 2500 van. Updated 01/04/06.

Has trouble shifting out of park. Happen 3 times.severe transmission vibration at idle on cold morning. (28 degrees) happened once. Transmission stutters shifting into overdrive, not always, but usually whilletowingloads. Sometimes when empty.

Whenvehicle is put in reverse and back into drive it loses power.

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty pickup with an automatic transmission and diesel engine rolled backwards after being placed in "park". I left the vehicle to talk to someone. The indicator was in "p" before i left the vehicle and still in "p" after rolling backwards ~ 150' through 2 snow banks made by clearing the driveway. The pickup stopped upon hitting a sign which received minor damage; but the right rear pickup bed received ~ $450.00 in damage. Nobody was in the vehicle at the time. Nobody was injured. The sign prevented the vehicle from crossing a busy street. I received the safety recall letter to install the "out of park alarm" on monday following the accident on thursday. I have contacted the local dealer to have the alarm installed.

When idling in park on a flat surface the vehicle slipped out the park gear to reverse. This caused the vehicle to roll back and hit a car. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

I have a 2003 2500 dodge ram diesel with 15,000 miles on it. I have just begun experiencing transmission troubles.as i'm driving 80 mph down the freeway the truck will all of a sudden (on its own) slip down into 2nd gear (not 3rd, but 2nd) while going 80.the engine is red-lining and about to blow.i check the dash and the column and all say it is still in d(rive) when in fact it's in 2nd.it has also happened that while driving on the freeway the truck just shifts into neutral all by itself and the dash and column say it is still in d(rive); revs are high but no engagement (while in the fast lane and quickly dropping to zero in speed.)the only other weird thing that's happened is while merging onto the freeway and trying to pick up speed the truck would not shift to the next gear and started to red-line.i quickly look down to make sure that i had not somehow accidentally put it in 2nd gear.nope, it was in d(rive), just not moving on to the next gear and well into 3,800 revs stuck in whatever gear it was. The dealer is dealing with it now, but are swearing up, down and backwards that they don't have any problems with this transmission as it is the best on the market and the most reliable.i had even inquired into the infamous dodge transmission troubles before buying the truck and they said that they had addressed and fixed the problem.but now seeing that they can't reproduce the exact issue while the truck is in the shop (it doesn't always happen, just about once every 3-4 weeks with daily driving) they can't address the problem.what the . . .??? *nlm

The consumer is experiencing problems with the automatic transmission. The vehicle will periodically down shift into low gear. The vehicle is currently out of warranty.

I had the dodge e17 recall done to my 2003 dodge ram 2500 slt. The recall said it would be an out-of-park alarm. I thought it would be a buzzing or dinging alert. Instead it honks my horn. Now i can't back up to my trailer with my door open without waking my neighbors.i'm disgusted that nhsta approved this "improvement" and insist that a buzzing or dinging alarm be used instead.

Vehicle is a 2003 dodge 2500, serial #x3g-790016 and it jumps from park into reverse.vehicle has approx 10,000 miles and this happened the day before we were to leave for ellensburg, wa on central ave in great falls and then again in ellensburg at a goodwill store parking lot.i had a good friend killed by this happening on a ford truck so am very concerned that it be taken care of. The friend was woodrow mccracken in the late 60's or early 70's at conrad, mt.i have contacted chrysler and the dealer, but have been waiting over a week to hear back from chrysler legal. Accident happened in ellensburg wa and the police report number is e03=09377.it was reported to my insurance (safeco) and that claim number is #844587412007just think this should be reported.dick brown.

While the engine was running in the parked position gears automatically changedfrom park to reverse. This has happened twice. Consumer and his son were almost ran over.

Over a long period of time, my 2003 dodge ram diesel has gradually exhibited shift problems. It hangs in gear and downshifts when it randomly gets into this mode. I can work-around this problem by shifting from park directly to first, then back to drive. I have to pull over when this occurs to prevent damage to the trans.

My son and i have 2003 dodge ram 2500 diesels with the recall alert where the transmission will not readily shift into park and chrysler as a possible solution will install an alarm on the transmission. The problem is much too serious to be corrected by an alarm. Chrysler needs to get to the root of the problem by correcting the transmission problem itself. I am considering legal counsel if nothing is done to actually correct the transmission problem.

My 2003 dodge pickup truck slipped from "park" into "reverse" while i was not in the vehicle. I was standing behind the vehicle at the time, and was nearly struck by the rear end of the vehicle as it idled by.see also voq 10130218.*dsy

03 2500 dodge truck will not come out of park.shift cable replaced by dealer during first service.steering column parts replaced during second service within 2 days.one day later it is stuck again.

While parked with the engine running, the transmission slipped out of gear into reverse and hit a light pole. Damage to the vehicle andproperty totaled t $8000.00. When consumer got back to the vehicle, the gear shift was still in park. *sc

Owner drove truck through an open gate and stopped the vehicle to get out and close the gate.the vehicle was on a flat, level, hard dirt surface and was left running, the park brake was not set.operator walked behind vehicle and was in the process of closing the gate (on the passengers side of the truck) when it passed the operator.operator was able to run behind the truck and gain entry into the open drivers door without incident.no damage to the vehicle or any property, no injury to operator.operator now uses the park brake with the trans in neutral position when leaving the truck with the engine running.operator has advised other users of the vehicle about this issue.*dsysee also voq 10058839.*dsy

2003 dodge ram 2500. With less than 50,000 miles on, i had to replace all the hubs, cv joints and the rims are splitting. Mechanic was surprised that the wheels or tires did not fly off. Called the garage where it was purchased,and was told that it was my problem. Within 6 months, i had to do it all over again. Now it has been three weeks and it has to be done again. It has ruined 2 sets of tires in less than 30,000 miles. Called chrysler and explained everything to them. Theywant me to take it to there garage to have it diagnosed, then they will see if they can do anything about it. Three mechanics have said that the motor (it is a diesel) is too heavy for the front end. The rims nor the hubs can support the weight. Had we not noticed the rims, somebody could have been hurt or killed. At any time the front end could give and control would be lost. I have no problem giving you the names of the mechanics and the dollar amount that has been spent and the vehicle still cannot be driven safely. Dodge takes the attitude that it is not their problem because the warranty ended at 36,000 miles. This is definitely a manufacturers defect.

Aftervehicle was warmed upa clanking sound started.also, when towing a fifth wheel trailer, afterandafter traveling 100 miles vehicleshooklike the rear end was going to fall out.dealer duplicated the problem , andstated it waseither the rear end or the differential.manufacturer offered no help.the consumer stated that the wrong lube in the rear end differential.manufacturer advised a different lube.consumer waiting for results when 5th wheel rvis being towed.*tc

Dodge 2500 2003, problems with u-joint and drive shaft re-tubed.

2003 dodge ram 2500 in december 2004 i had to have all 3 ball joints replacedthe truck only had 42262 miles on it. Then just last month in october i had to replace another ball joint as it was going out already. From what i have read this is not normal wear on a vechicle

Dodge 2500 2003, problems with u-joint and drive shaft re-tubed.

Shudder when starting out, 50% of the time. Problem has increased over the past year. There is a service bullitin foran exact situation on a split drive shaft. Dealer could not fix. Factory rep. Said it was a weight districbution that wold cause the tire to spin. This is not correct. I tow a trailer with 800 lbs. Of tounge weight, the problem is enhanced with weight. Problem is increasing. Worried of eventual total failure to move or extreme hesitation causing accident at intersection.

Truck makes a metallic knock noise above 40 mph push in the clutch and the noise goes away. Have taken it to the dealership several times and have driven the truck with service writer and 2 mechanics. They have heard the noise but do not know what it is or what to do about it. I have also complained to diamler chrysler and they are unwilling to do anything.

While driving at 65 mph, vehicle suddenly down shifted to 3rd gear. The vehicle made a huge noise, causing engine to rev up to the red line.consumer fills this is very dangerous, someone could be injured.please provide any further information. Ph

Consumer pulled into a parking space and placed the vehicle in park with engine on and got out of the car.about 40 seconds later, heard a crash.the vehicle had rolled backwards and hit another moving car.took to dodge and they stated consumer was not shifting properly. Tsthe shift lever stops between park and reverse and then slowly disengages itself, resulting in roll-a-way.consumers wife was present in the vehicle at the time of the crash and is now under doctors supervision.*jg

After striking a ditch and a concrete barrier air bags did not deploy.the seat belt did not hold, and the consumer struck his head on dashboard.

The safety belt had a tendency of twisting in the buckle intermittently.the consumer could not dislodge the twist while driving.the consumer claimed that the materialwas too thin.*sc

The contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v77000 (air bags) was received in january of 2015 and nhtsa campaign number 03v033000 (vehicle speed control) was received in march of 2015.after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure related to the recalls. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver seat adjustment mechanism failed causing the rear of the seat to fall backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Seat becomes a problemwhen the temperature gets colder. Cool mornings will cause the seats to rise 3 inches causing driver or passenger not to sit correctly and buckle seat belt. This also causes driver to readjust mirror as temperatures rise and cushion lowers. As these changes occur driver must adjust seat forward and back making use of mirrors impossible without numerous corrections daily.also, vehicle wanders on highway, driver must continuously move steering wheel to keep vehicle between lines on consumer's side of the road.in addition, detected clunking noise coming from steering box.

The consumer noticed that the rear seat had no head restraint.if the vehicle was involved in a rear end accident the passenger would hit the rear window and could possibly die.the dealer stated sorry but this is the way the vehicle was manufactured.*nlm*mr

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving various speeds and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would jerk to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. As a precaution, the brakes were replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The current mileage was approximately 104,000. Updated 4/24/13 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired after replacing bushings, power steering gear box, and idler arms. Updated 06/4/2013 .

Abs and brake light remain on anytime my truck is running.took it to a dodge dealer to fix the problem.quoting from my bill..."replaced wheel speed sensor.further diagnosis revealed corroded connection at abs module. Need to replace abs module connection and module.customer declined repairs at this time/quote for $1200.00"i had already spent $191.90 for wheel speed sensor above.dealer says the abs problem is not showing as recalled for my truck's vin.i have found a recall (d20 issued in september 2004) for corroded abs connectors on 2003 dodge rams.why is my 2003 ram not covered by this recall?

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving 50 mph, the power steering fluid leaked out and the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the brake pedal stiffened. The contact replaced the power steering pump seven times. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 303,549. Updated 04/13/16*lj

Driving in the mountains on dirt road heard horrible sounds in the front of truck.noticeably louder and very concerned to driving the truck any more, my two small children and i 9 months pregnant are very lucky.made to our home 15 miles away.i called mechanic and truck was in the shop next day.

All brake lines are rusted through causing a brake failure

On a road trip i was driving on a highway at 65 mph and i hit a small light decal that delineates the lines on the road and my truck began to shake violently and so severely that i nearly lost control.braking did not stop the shaking, not accelerating until it slowed to about 35 mph did stop the shaking.i pulled over immediately because i was terrified that it would happen again.since i was in the middle of nowhere i decided that i would drive again but at a slower pace.this time i drove at 55 mph and when it hit a tiny bump again it began to shake horribly again.and once again i was stressed beyond belief that i was barely able to control this truck.this continues to happen at high speeds and if there is any ruffness on the road.please recall these trucks and fix them.i paid alot of money for a truck that i thought would be good quality and now i am stuck with a piece of junk that i cannot drive faster than 35 mph for fear that i will kill myself or someone else.and i refuse to sell this lemon to some other poor soul.

The vehicle without warning shakes violently and the only way to stop it is to slow down. I hit the brakes a couple of times and that only made it worse and controlling the vehicle in a safe manner was impossible. The only way to stop the shaking is to take foot off of accelerator pedal and ride it out, this creates another major problem. The vehicles behind you do not know what is happening and someone almost rear ended me because my brake lights did not go on. He passed me and honked his horn at me and gave me the "finger" self explanatory. This is a major problem and dodge will not admit it to anyone.

05/26/05 noise in front endclunking while driving,took to dealer not where we bought the truck from because they were not helping us with any of the other problems we were having.ball joints were loosehub frozenreplaced the right hub bearing and both side ball joints.replaced the front axle u jointsreplaced the brake pads now it is march 13 2006 and the ball joints need to be replaced again , and u joints are bad.seems to be one problem after another.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front.abs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced.

Upon starting the vehicle,both the anti lock and emergency brake warning lights illuminated. The warning lights would stay on the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operated. Thedealer was contacted but would not fix the vehicle free of chargebecause the warranty had expired.

I bought a new 2003 dodge 2500 cummins diesel 5.9l 24l from cerritos dodge on feb 26th 2003 , now miles 25913 weeks later i received a transmission recall. On 9th may i gave the truck for suggested repairs and received back same evening.next morning 10th of may 2003 , saturday , traffic was very light ,i went to work headed 91 west , on ramp carmenita & exited garfield . Use of brakes was practically not required .the truck was parked all day. Around 6 in the evening headed fwy east 91 , in medium traffic ,when the two cars in front of me have a fender bender , and stop in the fast lanei am watching all this as iam going about 40 mph.i press the brakes. The brakes work just a bit half way then become like wet sponge , give way and the pedal goes down.the brakes fail , and i can't stop the truck.i hit the car in front of me at about 30 miles per hour.a police report is processed, the front fender punctured my trucks radiator, and the truck was towed to cerritos dodge .my family arrives . My wife, daughter, and my son all 3 check the brakes and the didn't work.the fleet manager mr dan petty , who was on duty at this time, and had negotiated the sale of this vehicle to me , physically tested the brakes . He confirmed the brakes did not work. There was no pressure - no brakes.mr dan petty discussed with his sales staff, mr rico barrios and the manager on dutythey confirmed that this would be a manufacturing defect, and would have to be looked into by chrysler corporation.today is 1 week past - the 17th of may 2003, another saturday .the truck has been parked at the cerritos dodge dealership service lot .no one from chrysler has shown up.the service personnel just say- we cannot do anything .this is a chrysler problem because it is a brand new truck with only 2591 miles . No one is taking any action. Please help

The brake pedal went to the floor when the brake was applied.*nlmalso the air bags failed to deploy. The air condition was inoperative.

Dt*:the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 mph the brakes failed.the emergency brake was pushed to stop the vehicle.the vehicle was slowly driven home.upon inspection, it was noticed the front left brake line was touching the rim.the dealer and manufacturer were alerted.

2003 dodge ram 2500 pickup with cummins diesel engine.loss of power steering and power brakes simultaniously due to failure of fitting on power steering pump.happened on a highway while towing a trailer making stopping and manuvering difficult and dangerous.this is not an isolated event.i know of several others with same events due to powersteering pump /hose issues.some ofthese are detailed on the web site www.turbodieselregistry.comwhich is a site for owners of diesel dodge ramsnote: below date is an approximatedate.did not feel need to report it until hearing of others with similar failure.if exact date is needed please e-mail me.thanks for your interest in the safety of the motoring public.

While driving on the interstate i hit a small bump in the road and experienced what has been called the "death wobble".my steering wheel shook violently followed by the entire front end. I laterally shook my body side to side aibhard that i hit my head on the side window. I hit the brakes hard and attempted to ease to the shoulder but had no control until the truck slowed to about 35 mph. I was only fortunate that there were no other vehicles in direct vicinity. I continued my trip 95 miles at 55 mph in the right lane without incident. I have tried new shocks and tires with a front end alignment, but i still get the shake.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 35 mph and attempting a right turn when the driver side tie rod fractured, causing minimal control of the steering function. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and proceeded to crash into a ditch. The contact was uninjured and the vehicle was towed from the ditch and to the contact's residence. The contact stated that he replaced the driver side outer tie rod end. The dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle be brought to their facility for adequate inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the repair performed by the contact was ruled as substantial. The dealer informed the contact of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering: linkages: tie rod assembly) and advised the contact that he would receive a reimbursement for the repair costs. The manufacturer was contact who refused reimbursement. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 171,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while driving approximately 55 mph with a horse trailer in tow, the front end of the vehicle suddenly began to shake violently.the contact lost control of the vehicle and drove into oncoming traffic.the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle back onto the right side of the road without crashing.the failure recurred at speeds greater than 25 mph.the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) in march of 2014.the contact reached out to the dealer on several occasions, but the parts were never available to repair the vehicle.the failure mileage was 196,000.

I was traveling down a highway at about 55 mph when i hit a bump in the road. The whole truck started shaking so violently that i couldn't steer. I immediately pulled off to the shoulder and began examining the tires and suspension. I noticed some slightly worn components and replaced them once i got the truck home. Still have the same problem hundreds of dollars later. I don't want to sell the truck to anyone and afraid to drive it my self!

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering).the contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

The contact own a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering). The contact stated that she had contacted the dealer and the manufacturer numerous times and they did not have an idea when the parts would be available for the repairs.the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Death wobble created by various components that had been replaced prior and then charged to have it diagnosed. The vehicle was in motion when it occurred. There was a loss of control which was regained. Vehicle was traveling at 70 mph when it occurred and control was regained at 40 mph.

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 (4 wheel drive) shakes violently when i encounter a bump on the highway.it occurs everytime when driving around 65 mph and i hit a bump. The truck shakes so much i totaly loose control of the steering.the only thing i can do to stop the shaking is to brake to a speed of aproxamatly 35 to 40 mph.this has happen six times already in the last year. I only have fifty thousnad miles on the truck.this failure has caused my truck to veer into other lanes and has also caused other cars to jack on thier brakes when they are behind me on the highway. I brought the truck to a dodge dealer.they replaced one of the steering components. This did nothing to alleviate the problem. All dodge dealers were sent a service bulletin aproxamately 3 to 4 years ago about this potentially deadly saftey issue but when i went to the dealership and explained the problem the manager acted like he knew nothing about it.i fear for my life in this truck.i will not let anyone else drive it until i get it fixed or if it can be fixed at all.

A few months after purchasing our dodge ram 2500, we experienced our first "death wobble" incident on interstate 70 at approximately 65 mph, and occurred 2 more times that same trip. I had the truck towed and broughtto an automotive shop. The automotive shop said they could not find anything wrong with the truck but suggested replacing the steering stabilizer. I had the stabilizer replaced and it seemed okay for about 3 days. After the first incident the "death wobble" occurred on a regular basis, any small bump or transition in the roadway would cause the front axle, tires and steering to shake so violently it felt like a large earthquake in the truck. The death wobble will not stop till the truck was slowed down to a complete stop. This seemed to occur mostly at speeds between 45-70 mph. We stopped taking the truck on major roadways as it would be likely to cause an accident at highway speeds. The truck was brought to several automotive shops including dodge and chrysler dealerships. All of the automotive shops said that this is fairly common among these trucks as dodge dealerships told me that basically i was a liar and denied that there was a problem. After doing thorough research i decided to follow theadvice of the automotive shops and several specialty 4x4 shops. Every steering and suspension component was replaced including every bushing, bearing and grease fitting some parts were the upgraded mopar linkages and pittman arm and the rest of the parts were oe replacements from reputable high end manufacturers. I also had an alignment performed immediatelyi have saved every part that i have taken off the truck since i began this journey including receipts for all the work/parts that was performed/installed.death wobble was gone for about 4 months and the truck was still lightly driven. By month 5 death wobble is back in full force with no explanation.

Pulled left across middle lane. Vehicle had no steering and there was vibration coming from the front of the vehicle.

Traveling on us 58 in suffolk, va. I was forced off the road while trying to avoid an accident and hit a very large water filled pot hole. The results was my driver side front tire came off the vehicle after breaking two lug nuts. The truck slid 300 feet down the road until coming to rest in the median. A usaa repair facility replaced the driver side hub assembly. I moved to kings bay ga. And started to notice a vibration in the steering wheel. The vehicle has 35" off road tire on it so i assumed the tires need to balanced. After about three weeks of driving the real problems arose. I developed the "dodge death wobble". It is a violent shaking of the steering system that forces you to slow to below 45 miles per hour. It is so violent that a 36 year old navy diver chief, who has been to tactical driving schools for the military, has a difficult time holding it on the road. Now, i have had the dodge dealership disregard the problem, balance the tires, replace the steering dampener, and the problem still exists.

This pickup has the terrible "death wobble" in the steering when you drive over a bump pr rib in road,starting unexpected and jerking the wheel so hard that you can not hold the wheel! i plan to buy this pu from my employer and i wanted it fixed by dodge because it has always had this terrible safety problem from the factory! to verify this,[xxx] owns it and his # is [xxx].thanks,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

I received a "important safety recall" stating that left tie rod ball stud may fracture under certain driving conditions causing a "loss of directional control and/or crash without warning". When i took it to the dealer they put me on a list and said it would be approx. 32 to 64 weeks to get it repaired. They said they receive 1 part every 7-14 days and i am number 32 on the list. I do not think this is within a reasonable time considering that i drive the interstate every day and could "crash without warning"as stated in the recall. Which could cause serious injury or death not only to myself but others on the interstate.

2003 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to vehicle tie rod recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs.the consumer reimbursement request denied, because he did not use mopar parts. The consumer stated when the tie rods failed, he was in his driveway.the tie rod assembly was replaced twice.

Driving truck down freeway. Hit a bump and whole truck started to shakeslowed down and shake went away.

The contact owns 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he looses control of the vehicle while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer andthe tie rod and ball joint was replaced, but failure was not corrected. The contact continues to loosecontrol of the vehicle.the manufacturer took a report 21276257 and advised the failure was not recalled. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current 100,000.

After purchasing this truck from the first time owner, i begin to notice at certain times i would experience a violent shaking when going over a bump. After looking online and reading about the "death wobble" i become worried and contacted the dealer.of course they acted like they did not know what i was talking about.but when you talk to an independent mechanic, they know exactly what you are talking about.in short, i have spent over $2700 getting the front end redone,with no help from chrysler.i find it completely irresponsible on their part to not do anything to help with this problem.now..just last week i get this recall notice on the left tie rod end.i am most certain when i take it in, they will say there is nothing wrong with it..and send me on my way.this issue and the cracked dash is all a bunch of baloney to which chrysler should have taken some serious action to help folks who bought a $50k truck in good faith that it was built good..

I have a 2003 ram 2500 4x4 with 65000 miles on it.i just started to get the death wobble ,my father-inlaw has a 1998 cummins and he has already experienced the death wobble he has tried to replace several parts on the front suspension with no fix,i have been reading alot of forums on the internetwith people having the same problems what can be done to get this issue fixed?

The contact owns a 2003dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the front end shakes excessively when he drove approximately 45 mph over a bump in the road. The contact is not sure of what the problem is since he has not taken it the vehicle to the dealer. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Excessive movement in poor quality oem ball joints, along with road feed back through a multi piece, and movable steering shaft and steering column. Make this series of truck unsafe, a hazard, and a liability on the road.

2003 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to dealership taking a causal attitude and unreasonable amount of time to complete recall. The dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.the consumer stated 60 days have elapsed since he was warned of the danger of operating his truck without attention to the defect. Also, it was the second time the same part had been suspected of failure. Updated 03/24/14.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the front end of the vehicle started violently shaking without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front ball joints, the steering linkage, and the front tie rod ends needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was inspected under nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering) and 09e001000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,164. Updated 11/12/15*lj

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500 tdi. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the shock absorbers and steering damper. The remedy failed to repair the failure.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.updated 3/12/14updated 03/21/14

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that when recovering from making a turn, the steering wheel locks when he attempts to straighten the wheel.the failure causes him to loose control of the vehicle.the failure has occurred approximately forty times.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.the vin was unknown.the current mileage is 44,000 and failure mileage was 28,000.

Front axle shaking violently. Shakes consistently going over bridges. Shook so hard one time it broke the adjusting sleeve on the drag link leaving me with no steering and vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and into the grass coming to a stop just before hitting the guardrail. Since this incident the ball joints and tie rods have been replaced along with the steering stabilizer. The front axle has been aligned and everything is to oem specifications and this vehicle will still shake going over bridges if your running 70mph. From the research i've done it appears there is a problem on these dodge trucks if they are 4x4 with a straight front axle and short wheel base. I have seen kits on the internet that claim to fix the "death wobble" and the geometry of the "fix" is different than oem. I hope that you will investigate this issue and i would be more than happy to take you for a ride in my vehicle or let anyone inspect it.

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 will shake violently and possibly go out of control if i hit a bump above 40 mph. This condition is called "death wobble" and has been shown to be on may trucks. It has happened more than 20 times and must slow to 25 mph to make the steering wheel stop shaking. This is a very dangerous situation and could cause the truck to go out of control if i don't slow down at an emergency rate.

I was driving at freeway speed 75 mph when i hit a small washboard type bump, my 2003 dodge 4x4 2500 diesel (with 39,000 miles) began swerving so violently i could hardly hang on to the wheel.we nearly ran off theroad and just missed the semi next to us.it was so bad, my wife's head was hitting against the passenger window.we had to slam on the brakes & come to a speed of 30 mph to get it to stop.it seemed to drive fine until we could get it to the dealership in grand junction, who diagnosed it as a bad tie rod end. Replaced that,, and sent us on our way.we again began driving down the freeway, pulling a small cargo trailer when it happened again.this time it was so much worse while i tried to hang on to the wheel that i could hardly focus my eyes and again my wife's head smashing against the passenger window with this violent shaking.we took the truck to the dodge dealership in st. George, ut where they reported there were several things they could do, but couldn't guaranty that it would fix the problem.did comment that they were well aware of this problem with these trucks and the service team in slc, ut had named it "the death wobble".i questioned why there is not a recall if it is so common, but he had no answer.he stated most of the people who had this problem 'just got rid of the truck'in other words some other fool has it.this is going to kill someone if not remedied.as a matter of fact, my small wife would have never had the strength to hang on to that wheel & we would be dealing with a crash or death instead of this letter.

While driving my 2003 dodge ram 2500 down the highway and i will hit small bump, and the truck will violently shake and i am unable to steer the truck. The "death wobble" makes it impossible for me to steer during the shaking and the only way to regain control of the truck is to try to brake and not crash. This first started on 12-23-11 and has happened about 6 times since then. The death wobble occurs at speeds as slow as 40 mph. It is extremely dangerous due to my inability to steer when the truck shakes so violently. I have researched this and there are more people with this same problem and there appears to be no fix. The tires shake side to side and the inside of the cab of the pickup is vibrating violently.

I received a recall notice in january 2014, i took my truck into jake sweeney dodge in cincinnati, oh. They inspected my truck said they would put me on a list. I have waited over 5 months. I have not been notified of a repair date and the problem has not been repaired. Since this is a real safety issue, loss of control of a motor vehicle, when i drive on a highway every day, i don't consider a 5+ months wait a reasonable time for repair.

My vehicle has been having "death wobble" at 55 mph and over and been having the issue for about a year and half and have had the entire front end steering replaced and im still having the issue. Please find a cause i've almost lost control every time it occurs! i would like to be contacted by a ram field engineer!

Any bump or uneven surface at highway or roadway speed caused the steering to shudder uncontrollably. I have replaced the steering dampener and tie rod ends and it still continues. This has caused many close calls and caused me to veer into on coming traffic more than once.thankfully no wrecks or injuries so far.

Truck shakes after hitting bump at 70 miles per hr.

"death wobble"if the truck hits a dip or bump in the road that is uneven/angle the front end starts shaking so violently the entire truck will shake.the shake is so violent that anything in the truck goes flying throughout the truck. The only way to stop the shake is to hit the brakes and bring the truck to 10-20 mph.there is no control over steering during this shaking as the steering wheel takes two hands all your strength to hold on to.there are no front end parts defective or worn which would cause this issue.the shake can occur at speeds from 30 on up.i have had my truck looked at by a mechanic and there is no cause other that a bad design. Contacted the dealership i bought the truck from and they have not heard of "death wobble" and state they have no complaints.i have replaced ball jointswhich did not correct problem.shaking is also becoming more frequent to the point truck can't go on the expressway anymore.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the vehicle's front end vibrated uncontrollably when driving on uneven pavement.the contact must come to a complete stop when the vibration occurs.the dealer stated the steering booster damper, outer links, and tire kit could all be possible causes for the failure.chrysler stated that there were no flags related to the vehicle's failures.the current mileagewas 77,000, and failure mileage were 35,000.

We have previously filed a complaint for the "death wobble" or violent, uncontrollable shaking that occurs after going over uneven roads.the entire vehicle shakes and there is minimal control of steering when this happens until the vehicle has slowed down to almost a stop.the shaking of the front tires is visible on the outside of the vehicle.today when i was entering the expressway, which has fresh patches of concrete, no pothole or rough surface, my truck starting shaking the front tires and steering wheel violently (death wobble).i hit the brakes to slow the vehicle down.the vehicle started drifting and i realized i had no steering when i tried to bring the vehicle into my lane.when i was able to bring the vehicle to a stop (remember i am on a 4 lane x-way) i found that the steering bar that goes from the pitman arm to the right tire had broken in half. This is a solid 1inch bar and i had not hit anything to cause this to break.. This could have very easily been a complaint lodged with a death occurring.the shaking is a know issue with ram 2500 trucks with this same front end design (incl 2013), and the jeeps with the same design front end are now complaining of the same shaking.i have owned this truck for 7yrs now, so i know it has not been in any accidents, over curbs, 4 wheeled or any other driving condition that could have stressed or caused the bar to broke.

In 3/05 began to wobble in front end when traveling at higher speeds.assumed tire and alignment issue, tires replaced computerized wheel balance & front-end alignment.8/05 vehicle in for tire rotation wheel balance and alignment periodically when traveling higher speeds continued wobble.4/06 rotation and alignment done again.wobble continued periodically at higher rates of speed, corrected self if you slowed down and resumed travel.1/07 wheel balance, tire rotation and alignment done.in 07 wobble continued, end of 07 occurred more frequently.1/08 goodyear found steering stabilizer needed to be replaced.service performed along with new tires, wheel balance and alignment.advised this should take care of the wobble.end of 08 wobble began again.5/09 truck in for tire rotation, wheel balance and alignment.6/09 wobble continued truck repaired at sunrise auto all upper and lower ball joints and axle seal replaced and alignment. 9/09 truck recalled for steering linkage done at deland chrysler 9/10/09.5/10 tire rotation wheel balance and alignment done as wobble continued periodically at higher rates of speed.11/2/10 wobble increased truck to steve's autoand had u-joint, shocks and stabilizer links replaced.wobble continued to occur periodically.2/26/11 replaced shocks again with heavier duty shocks balanced tires.wobble continues.3/9/11 replaced right front hub assemble.wobble worsening - 10/11 son-in-law was using vehicle and wobble so bad almost lost control of vehicle.took vehicle to tires plus who advised me to take it directly to chrysler dealer related to "death wobble".immediately to chrysler was advised they knew exactly what i was talking about stated that chrysler re-designed steering linkage.cost $908.24 had to replace my tires as the wobble ruined tires plus another alignment.appears to have been resolved.

I have a dodge ram 2500 4x4 hd that has a severe case of death wobble at only 50,000 miles. All equipment on truck is bone stock.

Problem seems to occur more frequently on interstate or highway at speeds of over 65 mph.when vehicle hits a bump a certain way it begins to bounce and sway very violently.so much so that it throws you into other lanes.you have to slow to less than 50 mph to get it to stop.nothing has been done to correct this.local dealers have been unable to locate problem.this problem will cause fatalities if the problem isnt solved soon.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving 75 mph over a pothole, the front end of the vehicle shook violently and vibrated. The cause of the failure was not determined. Janssen dodge (3101 s. Jeffers dr, north platte, ne) and the manufacturer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000.

The first occurrence was at 20000 miles, (death wobble), it did not happen for another year. Since then it has gotten more frequent, virtually every time i get on the highway. I have upgraded steering linkage to 09'.,new track bar, steering dampner , ball joints and also the gearbox frame brace w/pitnam arm bearing kit. I still have the death wobble. I now have around 58000 mi. I love my truck, just not the wobble, i would not feel right by selling it like this.

Chrysler recall # n49/nhtsa 13v-529i would like tocomplain about how ill-prepared chrysler is in handling this recall. I was notified that i could contact a dealer after jan. 06, 2014 to get my vehicle in for this recall. On 01/06/2014 the dealer told me that chrysler had not released parts yet and to call back on 01/24/2014. On that date i contacted the dealer again and they ordered parts for my vehicle and that the parts would be on on jan. 31.on the 31st. The parts had still not arrived. Called again on feb. 06 and was told that chrysler was only allowing each dealer that they could only order parts for one vehicle per week to ensure that each dealer in the country could receive parts for this recall. I asked when the parts would be in for my vehicle i was told by the dealer that arrival date was unknown due to the fact that they had a stack of orders 4' thick so i called the chrysler group recall assistance ctr.. After researching my order i was told by the mfg. That my parts should arrive in another 7-10dys.(feb 12 - 15). Based on the magnitude of this recall and the dealers across the country, it could take years for them to repair all affected vehicles. Are we vehicle owners supposed to mothball are trucks until chrysler can ship parts at the rate of 1 per week for each dealer in the country? this response from chrysler is rediculous!!!

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving at 65 mph, the contact drove over a pothole and the steering wheel began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers and independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.

We bought a 2003 dodge ram 2500 in november of 2011.since we have bought it we have spent $3500 in repairs in regards to the "death wobble" and it still isn't fixed.i drive it down a road and as soon as you get it up to 50-55 mph and hit a small bump it violently wobbles uncontrollably.the wobble has caused several parts to break or crack including our most recent purchase, the radiator.this isn't the first truck to report this and isn't going to be the last until dodge man's up and admits they made a mistake.this is an apparent mistake of more than just broke down parts and worn parts.there is something extremely wrong with the manufacturing of these vehicles and is it going to take a death for someone to do something about it?chrysler is quoted "the safety of our customers comes first" and i would love for the man who made that statement take this truck for a drive and experience the "death wobble' for himself and let me know how safe he feels after that.we have owned many vehicles in the past, none of which has remotely caused this many problems so to say there's no issue or problem with this is extremely bold.we are looking into furthering our investigation in this matter and also looking into what a attorney would do if they were us.

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 steering shudders uncontrollably when you hit a bump at highway speeds. Directional control is difficult while this is happening. This happened while traveling at 75 mph, and sent the truck into the other lane, nearly causing an accident.could not get the shaking to stop until truck dropped to 35 mph. The dealership says that one other customer is having the same problem. They checked all the steering components and said everything was good.this is very dangerous, and should be checked out further. *la

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he executed a left turn and then he heard a loud abnormal noise. Upon further investigation, he saw that the driver's side tie rod was hanging from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the tie rod would need to be replaced and realigned. He was also informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 11v350000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 203,000 and the current mileage was 204,500.

At approx. 55-60 mph, the truck began to shake very violently. Applied brake, to attempt to get truck under control; we ended up in the ditch. Myself and my daughter were injured. Luckily, neither of us were injured bad, just bumps and bruises.i had a mechanic look at the truck; he stated there is a problem with all dodge trucks from 2002-2008. The steering gear box and front suspension are at fault. I contacted a local dodge dealer. They informed me, "dodge is not at fault and there are no need for any recalls". They did say they could fix the problem, at almost $2700. They would put a new front suspension and steering box.i feel if they will fix the problem, then they know about the problem. I have searched on the internet about the problem and there are hundreds of complaints. I am asking the ntsb to fully investigate this matter.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 75 mph the vehicle lost control and began to vibrateback and forth.the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle stopped shaking when the speed decreased to approximately 50 mph.the vehicle was previously taken to an authorized dealer and theywere unable to diagnose the failure.the failure and current mileages were 66,000.the vin was unavailable.

2003 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to a replacement part to complete recall.the consumer was informed, he was #19 on a list to receive a part for his vehicle. The dealer stated they were only getting one replacement part, per week. The dealer informed the consumer, the part would be available beginning april 14, 2014. Updated 04/08/14

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 3 mph, the tie rod detached from the vehicle and the steering wheel was loose. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the curb. The air bags did not deploy. There were no reported injuries and no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to planet chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of flagstaff (5190 n test dr, flagstaff, az 86004 (928) 433-6787) where it was diagnosed that the tie rod kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that a tie rod kit was installed prior to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the alignment and installation would be at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 199,600.

Let me start by stating that i've been driving for over 33 years and have an impeccable driving record.this is what happened. I was driving on the interstate at approx. 65 mph. I was changing lanes when i hit a few small bumps in the road. My truck immediately started shaking violently and uncontrollably. I pulled to breakdown lane while slowing the vehicle.the truck didn't stop shaking until approx. 30 mph, though it was still shaking, i had never encountered such a loss of control before for no apparent reason.i decided to see if there was anything about this issue on the web. I was amazed at what i found. This phenomenon is dubbed 'death wobble'.though it seems this in not an uncommon event, no-one seems to be able to pinpoint the problem that caused the violent shaking. There are lots of differing opinions. My mechanic checked out truck and i was told that other than very slight wear in drivers side upper and lower ball joints, everything was tight. I've since replaced upper and lower ball joints even though my mechanic told me they weren't bad enough to warrant replacement. I've also replaced shimmy shock on stabilizer and installed aftermarket stabilizer after researching this problemeven more. We also realized previous owner had numerous new parts installed too. Seems as though he was chasing this as well. Since replacing these, this has happened 2 more times. This is extremely dangerous and i won't even go over 55 mph on the interstate. Is dodge aware of this issue? and what about recalls? i've looked and cannot find any recalls that pertain to this problem. The suspension itself seems flawed even though i cannot pinpoint one failed component in itself. Thank you

I own a 2003 dodge ram 2500 pickup truck. Four wheel drive with a diesel engine. Vehicle has 30,000 miles.on 2 december 2005, while driving to work with out any warning the steering locked, rendering me helpless unable to steer the vehicle. After i was able to get the vehicle to a safe location i attempted to test the steering. The steering wheel would not steer to the right of center. It will steer to the left but seems to have a diminished power assist performance at first. While cycling the steering system several times the power assist to the left improves. However once the steering reaches the center point to the right the steering locks and would not go any further right of center. The vehicle is currently at dominion dodge service rep 1259 e. Main street salem virginia, and they have determined that the steering gear box has failed. Although it is very possible that a component of this type could fail, in the 30 years as an automotive mechanic and a master in hydraulic systems technology i have yet seen or heard of a steering gear box failure that would render a vehicle completely incapable of controlling steering. Most of my experience in this field is usually worn component that cause poor performance in the steering capability. Usually this occursat greater than 100,000 miles, not at 30,0000.

While traveling on the highway and normal speeds andyou hit a minor bump, wheels will shake violently with no ability for driver to recover steering. The only recourse is to let the vehicle slow down and then pull over. This is know as the death wobble and can be viewed on youtube. Dodge has denied the problem but yet you can buy an entire new steering assembly from dodge for $300. I have spent over $4000 trying to fix this issue. This has happened to me over 10 times and no longer put my family in the pickup and will no longer use it on the highway..a simple tierod recall will not fix this and there is enough people having this problem that the nhtsa should force dodge to finally correct this design flaw, before we get killed.

This has happened multiple times since i bought it, starting on the day i bought it (used) in 2008.made it go away for some years, don't know how.combination of tire pressure adjustment, alignment, toe angle?limited myself to driving less than 55 mph.problem happens when you hit a bump just right and it sends one wheel up, and the other down.that wheel then gets bounced up, and sends the other down.it's like dribbling two basketballs, and the whole front end shakes violently.since this happens at highway speeds, it happens on the highway, and the truck is completely uncontrollable during this time.the only way to make it stop is to slow down (remember, you're on the highway) to 40-30 mph.last time i came back from queens, it happened seven times.it just happened again today, 8/14/15.it is dangerous, violent, and a known problem for which dodge has not offered a solution or recall.it is colloquially known as the "dodge death wobble."

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.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The contact was on a waiting list and the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.

I had no control of the steering and the vehicle was violently shaking, i slowed down to a stop, composed myself and drove on, the steering was very hard to control but the shaking only started about 40 mph, i took the vehicle to two shops, had ball joints, u joints, tie rods, steering, shocks, upgraded mopar steering assembly, pitman arm , all replaced, shortly thereafter i received recall notice n62/ nhtsa 13v-528, the instructions stated to mail all original repair documents related to tie rod failure and i would be reimbursed, i received a phone call just simply denying any responsibility with no particular reason other than my mileage, i asked for an email outlining the reason in detail which had absolutely no content of any explanation as to why the claim was denied. I did not receive my original receipts back either.

While driving at highway speeds, the steering experienced a violent resonant oscillation upon hitting a pothole in the road. The only way to control the vehicle was to slow down below 35 mph, once the resonant oscillation occurs. I've brought the vehicle to the dealership locally, and they have replaced almost every front end component and still the problem persists.this vehicle has been in the dealership for seven months during the last two years, and it still has the issue.i cannot let my children drive it, i cannot, in good conscience, sell it.i'm at a loss as to a path forward.

Traveling down freeway at speed of 70 mph passed over overpass hit bump and truck begin shimmying uncontrollably, had to bring truck to complete stop to get shimmying to stop.this has happened many timesat speeds about 55 mph hit bumps and truck begins shimmying uncontrollably, have to completely stop vehicle each time. Have replaced everything in front end along w/ adjusted air pressure in tires according to service bulletin, nothing seems to work. Took to dealer they statednothing else could be done.truck still has same shimmy and cannot get anything done about it. This needs to be recalled before someone gets seriously injured.

I experienced what dodge owners are calling the "death wobble" today 24 nov 2009 after i had the front u-joints replaced on both front wheels and the u-joints replaced on the rear drive shaft. I contacted davis moore in wichita ks and they seem unconcerned about the problem. I was doing 60 mph on somewhat smooth road. I ran over a seam that where the concrete meets and that's when i got the wobble that nearly drove me into the guard rail.i had experienced it back in july 09 in a turn going over a bridge. I drove over a slight bump in the road and that's what started it. My wife informed me that she experienced it back in april 09 same thing drove over a bump and the wobble started. The wobble today has caused the steering dampener to start leaking. At a cost of $149.00 + tax i will replace it tonight. On all 3 of these occasions we have been lucky enough to be in a 1-lane road either exiting or entering a curve and driving over normal bumps in the road. My incident this morning is first time driving straight no turns or curves.

I know have two recalls on this truck.first one is about 1.5 year ago and still not fixed steering.the second one is the air bag and chrysler dose not have part for that what is the max time for the recalls?i think over a year is way to long for a safety recall.

When traveling at highway speeds and i hit a bump in the road with my truck the front end shakes violently.this violent shaking has caused me to almost lose control of the vehicle several times.when the vehicle is slowed down to 40mph or slower the shaking goes away.i have researched this and it is a common problemwith this vehicle.it is commonly referred to as "death wobble".

2003 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to steering problems,bad tie rods and a bubble on the steering damper.the consumer stated around june 20, 2013, he began experiencing a violent shaking coming from the front end, while crossing paved railroad tracks.

First episode of the dodge ram "death wobble" in july 2013 approximately 2 weeks after replacing tie rods. Occurred one more time in early august 2013.didn't experience again until august 2014 while on a trip in upstate new york, four occurrences in 3 days.the latest occurrence was this past saturday, twice in the same day.

2003 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to left tie rod recall notice.the consumer stated after waiting several months and receiving several recall notices, the dealer was not able to obtain the parts to fix the problem.recall # 13v528000.

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 p\u truck has a severe shake in the front end, not just a vibration the wheels are shaking side to side violently. I was driving on the interstate, i went over a bridge and where the road meets the end of it , and all of sudden my front end just went of control, i let my truck slow on its own until it was maybe 45-50mph then it went away. I never had this happen to me and i have owned dodge trucks my entire life. This problem has occurred about 6 times. I am now aware that this is a problem with dodge trucks going back to the 1990 models. I have read so many stories of people attempting to fix these problems on their own and spending up to $3000 but it's not my responsibility!dodge needs to recall and fix this problem, before someone is killed or injured.

I drive a 2003 ram 2500 quad cab pickup.several times while driving this vehicle at highway speeds i have come to a bump in the road, (sometimes just a repair left after construction), and nearly lost control of the vehicle.the steering wheel becomes loose feeling, and the vehicle actually looses contact with the roadway.i fear having this happen someplace where there are other vehicles in close quarters.i have taken the vehicle in to the service department where i purchased it. My service manager admits he has had this same experience in a demo vehicle he drove.he lowered the tire pressure (way below what i thought was recommended).this does help some, but it doesn't completely fix the problem.i also worry about driving on underinflated tires.this has happened numerous times, with the most recent being today.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) had surpassed the reasonable time for repair. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated only one repair kit was provided to the dealers per week. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 02/11/2014

Traveling at 65mph on interstate, hit slight bump when crossing bridge and the front end started vibrating so much couldn't hardly hold it in the road.the same has occurred 5-6 more times since the first incident.on several occasions, my wife has to come to a complete stop to get it to stop shaking....

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph to make a right turn, the front end of the vehicle was shaking violently and the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained major injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering) after the incident. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

This vehicle's steering began resonant oscillation after hitting a pothole in the pavement.in order to regain control of the vehicle, i had to slow to around 30 mph before the oscillation subsided.this vehicle has been in the dodge dealership's shop for seven months in the last two years and they have been unable to fix the issue.most of the front end parts have been replaced, and the issue persists.

November 8, 2013contact:[xxx]statement: tie-rod assemblynovember 8, 2013 , auburn hills, mich. - chrysler group llc will conduct three recalls affecting approximately 1.2 million trucks, though as many as 726,000 may not need repair.the campaigns target an estimated 453,000 vehicles with steering-system tie rods that may have been misaligned during assembly or steering-system service.chrysler group is casting the net wider than necessary to identify those vehicles that require repair. Any found to have suspect tie-rod assemblies will have those components replaced at no cost to customers.one recall will inspect an estimated 842,400 model-year 2003-2008 ram 2500 and 3500 trucks to find approximately 116,000 repaired with tie-rod assemblies that could become misaligned. This condition could lead to component fracture and steering loss.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Dodge death wobble as its called by most, violent shakes in the front end put me in a ditch.i put up with it for about a year but kept getting worse called dodge and took it to a dealer which in turn charged me $150 to tell me nothing was wrong.took corrective safety actions myself ordered new front end parts $750 from dodge fixed problem with local mechanic.they are aware of it but really do not want to address the issue if at all possible.

When driving if you hit a dip in road or bump, the truck violently shakes also know as the death wobble. You have no control until you slow down under 40 miles per hour. Sometimes it continues to do it after that, so you have to drive under 40. I have about hit a bridge and other cars. Other drives get very scared as they can see my truck shaking. It happens all the time. The dealership claims my truck is not in the recall. Doesn't have a particular part they look for underneath. But know one can explain why my truck shakes like this. So far since we bought it, we can only drive in town. To dangerous to drive at higher speeds. Someone is going to get seriously hurt

We were driving to the store and the vehicle started shaking violently and caused us to go into the other lane. I slowed down to stop, got out looked for some broken part.... Did not see anything out of the ordinary. We then proceeded slowly back home and the vehicle just had a continuous vibration, but did not shake violently. I then looked it up on the computer and found others having the same problem. I would really like toknow what needs to be done to avoid excess cost but be safe.

While driving at 15 mph, theintermediate steering shaft fell apart, the driver loss control of the vehicle.the cause ofthe steering shaft failure was due to the pinch bolt falling out.the consumer making a right turn towing a small trailer when the steering shaft separated and the vehicle veered into the ditch. *scc

While driving at 65 +speedsand hitting a bump in the road lost steering wheel control. I called dodge recall hotline and was told my vehicle was not part of the recall. I am fearful driving this truck due to this problem. This happens every time as i have to do freeway driving in order to go shopping..i contacted the dealer where i purchased it and they never answered my inquiry..

I have nearly lost control of my vehicle after driving over an interstate overpass at highway speeds and/or a bump in the road. The first few times it occurred, the feeling was unsettling and not 'normal' - subsequently, when the problem progressed, it was a new level of shaking and wobbling after crossing an overpass with pavement irregularity - the vehicle went into an extremely violent shake and scared all of us in the vehicle.this problem has continued to get worse.i then received a recall for a safety problem in the front end of my vehicle and thought, ok, this problem is being adressed and chrysler is going to fix it.the dealer took the recall notice, said it didn't apply to my truck.then after saying they cannot find anything wrong with the vehicle (and charged me $35) they told me that the shaking was because of my tires.after getting different tires, the problem remains.the violent wobble is extremely dangerous and the local dodge dealer seems to be ignorant of any widespread problem with this.i guess they never searched google, because there are dozens of hits on this exact issue.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the parts were unavailable for the repair.the contact called the dealer numerous times and was unable to schedule a service appointment for months.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer knew when the parts would be available.the contact had not experienced a failure.

I drive a 2003 dodge ram 2500 with 113,00 miles.while driving at approximately 65mph i hit a slightly rough patch of road.the truck began shaking violently to the point of completely loosing control of the vehicle.this violent shaking could be reproduced any time i drove over a bump in the highway at normal highway speeds. I took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the shocks, steering dampener and steering box that was leaking.he stated that none of these parts were worn to the point that he felt they should cause the problem that he experienced and termed "an unacceptable safety hazard".the shaking has been reduced with these repairs but not eliminated.the mechanic now feels the ball joints may be the next approach to a fix although these again are not that worn.

There have been numerous forums and blogs reporting this same problem among various owners with different equipment specs.the one thing we all seem to have in common is this problem called death wobble.while driving my truck at highway speeds, if i hit a bump at an angle, the front end would start to shake violently.so violently that i have to let my foot of the gas and coast to a speed that puts my life in danger because i can not safely or reliably steer the truck off the road.it takes everything i've got to keep the truck in the lane i am traveling in.this has happened several times and, each time, i try to get it fixed or have a mechanic look into what is causing the violent shaking.most of the time, the mechanic (about 5 different service stations) can't duplicate the problem. I asked a senior customer service agent with chrysler what they could do.she said that goodwill assistance was declined.i asked her what she meant by that, she said that i don't have a warranty, my truck is 6 years old, i have 80k mileage, and chrysler will not help. I wasn't the one who has declined this proverbial goodwill assistance nor was it in my power. I don't even know why she would bring it up.certainly, if it was offered, i would at least have the option.now i have a truck i'm afraid to drive and no recourse.

While driving down the expressway in chicago in heavy, high speed traffic, the vehicle drove through a small pothole, which caused the vehicle to shake \ wobble violently from the front end and cause impossible steering. The only way to stop this shaking \ wobble was to immediately slow down to below 20 mph crossing 2 lanes of traffic into the soft shoulder. It has been replicated multiple times from speeds of 40 mph and up.after taking this vehicle, a 2003 dodge ram 2500 quad cab, 5.7 engine, stock with all current recalls up to date (except the air bag recall which no one has parts for), to multiple repair shops and dodge dealerships, no exact caused has been located including fca (dodge) stating there is no issue. Thousands of dollars have been spent on this in the last 3 weeks to solve the problem as it cannot be resolved yet. This is a widely known about issue in these vehicles, commonly refereed to as the "dodge death wobble" as i have found out. Fca and nhtsa need to do something to resolve this major issue.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while driving 65 mph, the vehicle drove over a pothole and began to shake violently.the dealer named the failure the "death wobble" and stated that there were no recalls for this failure.the manufacturer and dealer would not repair it for free.the current and failure mileages were 77,200. Updated 6/9/08 the consumer believed there was a problem with the ball joints,stabilizer, trac bar and alignment. Updated 06/09/08

After purchasing my 03 ram 2500 in june of 2010 i have had continuous problem with the front end shaking violently while driving at speed over 65mph and hitting the smallest bump in the road.i've brought it back to the dealer several times to just be told there is nothing wrong with the truck.they replaced the ball joints in nov of 2010 after i insisted that something has to be wrong with the front end, but this didn't help.i replace the steering damper and tie rod ends and it didn't help.i ve looked at the forums online and found that i am not the only one with this problem.so what can i do with a truck i owe money on that i need to travel cause of my job but don't feel safe in it?who do i contact?

I own a dodge 2003 2500 pickup. Death wobble. It starts at 45 to 65 mph a wobble that is so server that you lose control of you pickup. I have replace parts in my frontend and contacted dodge for help.if you review internet this is a big problem. They need to be recall due to dangerous conduction and lemon law. It is said that our tax money went to bail out a co. That wont fix a problem as dangerous as this and we the tax payers or bailing them. Please do investigation on this asap. You are the only one that can stop someone from getting killed, and our protactors. It time to do something!!

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 steering shakes uncontrollably when you hit a bump at highway speeds or a bridge expansion joint. Directional control is difficult while this is happening. This happened while traveling at 75 mph, and sent the truck into the other lane, nearly causing an accident. Could not get the shaking to stop until truck dropped to 45 mph. The dealership says that one other customer is having the same problem. They checked all the steering components and said everything was good. This is very dangerous, and should be checked out further. Ball joints in these trucks:2003 ram 2500 -3500 are proven to be defective. I am a member of the turbo diesel register which is comprise of 40,000+ members and this problem is not uncommon at all. Approximately 50% of all 2003 + trucks have ball joint slop in the first 10,000 miles.

2003 dodge truck,got recall h46, tried dealer they said would do nothing with recall.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) in january 2014. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The vin was not available.

Dodge is refusing to cover recall notice n62/nhtsa 13v-528. I presented original receipts and documentation as requested since i already had to pay to repair the "tie rod ball stud". I received a phone call informing me that they would not cover the recall since i had the truck repaired with "after market parts". I do not agree with this. I should be compensated due to the recall. The parts failed and i replaced them last december. I then get notice that the parts were bad. Why would i put the same parts back on if they failed in the first place? i put "better" after market parts on . No where on the recall does it say that i am supposed to have used "mopar" parts. Please look in to this. I feel they are avoiding responsibility.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving at various speeds over a bump in the road, the vehicle began to violently shake without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering gear box was faulty and needed to be replaced. Also, the technician stated that due to the redesign of the part, the entire front end had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.ma 10/5

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Violent front wheel side to side shaking when hitting a small bump on the freeway, going strait. Braking hard to a slower speed, below 50 mph stops the shake.ram dealer installed a steering arm factory update. This did not cure the problem. The dealer could not tell me how they could fix the problem.this problem is known as the death wobble.

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Our 2003 dodge 2500 is experiencing something referred to on many websites and blogs as "the death wobble!!" this very scary shake occurs when you go over 50 mph or drive on cracked or uneven roads, including paved highways!! chrysler has not stepped up and accepted the blame and refuses to acknowledge this problem as a recall. Dodge dealerships and a local mechanic have done repairs but nothing fixes it. This vehicle is too dangerous to drive!! we are still making monthly payments on our truck, and can not afford to put anymore money into it!! there are many other dodge truck owners out there experience this problem! someone needs to make chrysler take responsibility. I hope your organization has the strength to make them accountable. It is only a matter of time before someone dies... If it hasn't happened already!! here is a link to a blog of other disappointed dodge truck owners https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogid=29790327&postid=1828630666049356082&page=1&token=1284427578344_aie9_bfismzar6xjkp4fe6syt4diq9yfihzyhohz7hmj5_v3gume4q-oe-uap1fln-ed4qipq0cib884eefvdbmuak4scezcjlbdawgy2t39mb3bju5zpkugcfcya4h0tqbtnodcet91b_alfxrkzvizjsvobaewpiir4pn01z2lnhyaivcumzq9bjsvyknnxir761wezlnsojlxmvdwfjlcbe8kwy2ochbqegbur7a0oyfvoewdfjkkcvvkgaymu07ym8thcgl1gzjhektbl2v9hlc28k_g1aagdxvv5ufynu2p5ytfb_ft0baauprfkpdfvvciqiztbr9kvbubukd3h4b-sy_ck7ykwlzziilltp6iqi-xotuzsyzfoxtkpqsajy_v7tottukos4nr6yn3atxpexkxxpagdqm-7dwdf70bggwm0atgyslsohrt6-qoidy2igoyyzya5zlowqas2egca3ssxtxjybi15g0wl6ipprlkgs--3fwsl4trz7jmimt3a_y9gn5mjqnxh8st9uf6kjkso05zbdm42z04o32oeetmuorfoyloc9n-b_6ikcjwigtk01naqwkw_j_lq3nbywzusljyj3qw-c30m5h8cthq8mztn7b7o2payvy402rhcbovbhzipilgtkwr6odz9jycaulqfeqdtboly3pgiy3g0ql_pahgfabyde4aaxgpjqahqz1jug46wjnblhd88g13dfbaqcqivatq33qvoqgelvtlxs39kkerup0mf5ds47y9mn8bacwedffqyglnlooiojzjtrvv6sihm2gp6ftvk4jiwkbphopm91yi1q8k4rlp.

Dt: the contact statedthere was excessive play within the steering and a shimmy in the front right tire at speeds of 65 mph. The truck could strike a bump in the road and there would be complete loss of control.the vehicle has been to a dealer for inspection of this problem. The dealer discovered the right front tire was about to fall off.also, he notedthat the pitman arm, tierod, and stabilizer bar needed to be replaced.no repairs were performed due to the expense.she contacted the manufacturer, but they did not offer any cost assistance.

Recall n62/nhtsa 13v-528my vehicle was determined by dealer to have left tie rod replaced as per therecall. It's been over 3 weeks and dealer said could be as much as a monthmore before they get new part.i called dodge assistance center 1-800-853-1403 and was told that could take awhile to get parts ???? this part can cause steering loss and is extremelyunsafe. I need my truck to work each day. I am logging a complaint to thisrecall as unsatisfactory as far as time to issue new part to install.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, suddenly the left tie rod snapped causing the vehicle to veer off of the road into a bush. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to dealer who stated the tie rod, tire, rim, springs, rack and pinion would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired, including the nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The failure mileage was 62,432. Updated 08/28/14*lj updated 09/4/2014

At highway speeds the truck will intermittently jerk violently until speed is reduced. This is so common the internet is referred to it as the "death wobble". It can do it multiple times in one trip and then not again for serveral others. Thankfully i was driving and not my wife. The vibration is so violent not many could control it safely.

2003 dodge 2500 quad cab 4x4. Diesel:when driving on interstate highways it becomes very difficult to steer and control after hitting a rough spot in the roadway and a rough bridge.does not do it all of the time so you never know when to expect it.the only way to stop the problem is to slow way down, at least 25 to 30 mph slower.it did not start doing this until about 200 miles over the factory bumper to bumper warranty.local dealer thought it was due to rotating tires and the tires being out of balance.i had tires re-balanced and also install a new mopar steering strut and it still does it.it is very dangerous and i am afraid to pull my 21 ft boat now.my wife will no longer drive it either.there needs to be some kind of factory recall before lives and property are lost!!

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle drove roughly and then began to wobble violently at 45 mph. The vehicle began vibrating intermittently at any speed. The contact was forced to grip the steering wheel with both hands and apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal to ensure the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to several dealers multiple times for repair, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred.the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

While coming home from work, i hit a bump or pothole with one front wheel, & the front wheels started shaking violently back & forth.the only way i could get it to stop was to slow down.i stopped & looked under the vehicle to see if anything was visibly broken & did not see anything.i slowly sped up again.after hitting another bump, the shaking started all over again & would not stop until i slowed down.this is a very dangerous condition that will get someone killed.i am afraid to let my wife drive the truck with our children, because i don't know what is gonna happen.

Tl -the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated her vehicle was included a recall and repaired. The manufacture issued another recall for the same failure again. Recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) had reasonable amount for repair had surpassed. The manufacture was contacted and placed the contact on a waiting list for the part. The manufacture refused to provided the contact with an estimated time for repair. The failure had occurred while the contact attempted to leave her drive way. The car was repaired under the first recall issued but the vehicle is not currently repaired after the second recall was issued. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 miles. The vehicle currently has 184,000 miles. Az

Traveling at highway speeds, upon hitting a bump or groove in highway the truck began a violent shake in the front end.the shaking would not stop until the truck slowed down.this has happened multiple times and the shaking is violent enough to possibly cause a crash.through internet research i have seen this issue commonly called the "death wobble".

Vehicle was driving at 55mph when suddenly complete loss of steering occurred and brakes locked simultaniously causing vehicle to spin out of control into oncoming traffic.no accident occurred although oncoming traffic also spun out of control to avoid accident.engine never died and when vehicle stopped itself steering and brakes returned to what appeared to be normal.driver was to shaken to continue and her brother took over.he re-entered highway and slowly accelerated watching gauges to look for abnormal occurances.when vehicle reached 45mph oil pressure guage jumped all the way to top reading, complete loss of steering re-occurred, andbrakes locked again causing vehicle to spin again out of control.vehicle was towed to nearest dealer where dealer said they had never heard of that happening.contacted chrysler where they said they had no record of that happening.perhaps because the people are all dead?whatever causes this sequence of events to be able to occur should be of major concern to the people at chrysler.the vehicle is under warranty but since no one seems to understand how this could happen how do i ever put my family back in this truck again much less hook up our horse trailer to it?

Front end shakes violently after hitting a bump or seam in the road traveling at any speed from 40 mph and up. Must slow immediately and almost come to a complete stop in order to regain control of steering.this is known as the death wobble.

I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500,as of this evening i had all the major steering components replaced, at a cost of nearly $2500.00 to solve what is commonly known as the dodge death wobble,the first expansion joint in the road, after i pick my truck up, caused my truck to shake violently, and nearly out of control again. This is not the first time this has happened, dodge wont admit that there is a problem and keeps selling me replacement parts without any resolve. The violent shaking continues.i can not even contemplate selling this vehicle because my conscience wont allow me to put another persons safety in jeopardyplease help us!!!dodge won't!!!!!!!

Well have you heard of the "death wobble!!!?????"google this and it will tell you exactly!my husbands truck hops at 70 mph on the freeway almost causing a huge accident!why the hell after all the complaints nothing has been done with this issue! thousands of people are talking about this online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500 tdi. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not being made available immediately. The dealer was contacted and the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experiences a failure.

2003 dodge 2500 4x4 wobbles after hitting a bump at 70mph. This happens only at this speed and when you drive over a bridge.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently and uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the failure was not able to be replicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.updated 08/07/12*ljthe consumer stated the same incident has occurred an additional three times. Update 08/15/2012

The 'bump' associated with an overpass expansion joint on highway i-515 induced 'death wobble' into the truck causing a loss of control. The loss of control almost caused an impact with other vehicles that were close. The dealer nor the manufacture will assist in correcting the issue. The dealer service manager says that install the 'upgraded' linkage package cures this most of the time (for $1,600.00). This appears to be a know safety issue that nhtsa and dodge are ducking. Dodge upgraded the linkage in 2009 and totally redesigned the system in 2014. The vehicle is all original and in good working order. Help.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The contact stated that he was made aware that the parts were not available as a result the repairs were unable to be performed for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2003 dodge ram 2500 quadcab 4x4 p/u goes into an uncontrollable front end wobble after hitting a bump in the road but only while traveling in excess of 60 mph, i have had new tires put on, front end checked,aligned, new front steering damper, new rt front ball joint and hub assembly.

After going over an overpass (60 mph)and hitting the small bump at the end of it the front end began to shake and vibrate violently and it was almost impossible to steer and hard to slow down quickly.the vehicle had to be slowed to about 20 mph before i was able to regain control.it was shaking so violently that papers on the passenger seat flew on to the floor. This happened again after crossing a bridge with the same result.

I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 i have had two different incidents of the steering wheel violent shakingwhile on the highway. I was very scared and pulled over immediately. When i reluctantly returned to the interstate the truck drove normal.this is a huge hazard to me and other drivers on the road. This needs to be address immediately.

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 haveresearched these issues and have found many people with similar issues.

The known problem with this model vehicle.i hit a bump on the highway at 65 mph.i lost steering control but saved the truck before hitting anyone in oncoming traffic.it happened 4 more times before i could get it fixed.i just received a notice of a recall...too little too late !i replaced every steering component, track bar and track bar bushings.no, i did not keep any receipts.please pay attention to the complaints, i know friends who did have accidents due to this problem.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While rotating the front tires the contact noticed that the passenger side outer tie rod was loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated that the passenger side tie rod end would have to be replaced. The contac referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) but was advised by the manufacturer that although the vehicle was included in the recall, the recall would not cover the repair of the tie rod end. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that his vehicle would not start and the fans for the air conditioner were not working.after he adjusted the steering column, the air conditioner worked.the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and they were unable to duplicate the failure.the failure remained and the contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer.the dealer stated that the wiring circuits were burned, but they could not determine when the fire occurred.they refused to repair the vehicle for free because it exceeded the warranty.a complaint was filed with the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 71,000.the consumer stated cuevas informed him the air/heat controls did not work in all positions. Updated 12/13/07

03 2500 dodge truck will not come out of park.shift cable replaced by dealer during first service.steering column parts replaced during second service within 2 days.one day later it is stuck again.

I havea 2003 dodge 2500 pick up, the power steering reservoir is leaking. The dealer told me that this is not a recall item. Since this leak could cause a loss of power steering causing an accident,possibly serious, i felt that i should report this problem. My truck has 53xxx miles on it. I think that this is too soon for a problem of this type to be occurring.

Truck starts to shake violently when driving at 75 mph over, over passes and tends to loose control of steering.has happend several times.

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 steering shudders uncontrolably when you hit a bump at highway speeds.directional control is difficultwhile this is happening.the dealership says that one other customer is having the same problem.they thought that they had fixed it by replacing the steering dampener, but he had it happen again and spun out of control.

Truck is unsafe to drive on freeway and had to trade off due to dealer not wanting to repair .this is a know problem since 2000 with several different trucks and everytime dealer gives you deer in headlights look. Factory needs to recall all these trucks before people get killed!trade truck in due to being unsafe i know of 2 other trucks doing the same and not corrected by factory.

My automobile is unsafe, i almost wrecked thursday with my children with me. It very scary and i am afraid to drive it any more. We have been through arbitration twice and been denied. We have two dealerships that have driven it and says it is unsafe and needs to be removed from the highways.i have contacted daimler chrysler and they have refused to cooperate with us.please call me at [xxx]. *lainformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Dt*:the contact stated the power steering pump has failed four times.this occurs at no particular speed.the first three times, an independent repair shop installed a refurbished pump.the pumps have continued to fail.the vehicle is at the repair shop awaiting a new pump. Updated 05/22/06.

Uncontrolled wobble of front wheels on 2003 dodge ram heavy duty truck due to worn ball joints and steering components, i'm told these are the same ball joints used on the durango.

(1) driving on freeway at 75 mph speed limit.hit ruts in road left from semis.tires started bouncing.truck went out of control.i thought i had multiple blowouts.struggled to pull over without hitting anyone else.got truck stopped and got out and looked at tires.no damage to tires.researched symtoms on-line when home again, discovered what is being called "death wobble".took truck to alignment shop today and they informed me they cannot align because all of my ball joints have way to much play and tie rod ends are worn out.further research done today on dodge owners websites and have found that many others are having "death wobble" issues and bad ball joints, but dodge is not replacing them because they state play is acceptable.(2)this failure is one of the most scary things i have ever encountered while driving a vehicle.twenty minutes earlier i was towing my travel trailer behind me and i think if this would have happened with the trailer on i would have not been able to control the truck.i am terrified of it happening again.(3)i have not had any parts replaced yet do to the weekend, but i will be calling a second shop on moday for a second opinion and pricing to have the parts replaced.my family means to much to me to wait for a recall from dodge on these ball joints.i do know that they just recalled durangos and dakotas for the same reason and in my opinion, they should recall full sized trucks as well.this condition could have very serious consequences up to and including death, with the vehicle going out of control at freeway speeds.

Dt: the consumer stated that the tie rod on the front driver's sidebroke on the 2003 dodge ram 3500 while driving 20 mph.the driver did not notice anything different about the driving before this happened. The steeringwas gone and the truckwasundriveable. The consumer had to call a tow truck to pick up the truck and take it to a dealer. The dealer said thatwas the first tie rodthat broke.there were no injuries. The consumerwas going to haveit repaired. The dealer said that is was not under warranty. The dealer was not going to help with any expenses. The manufacturer has not been contacted at this point.

Uncontrolled wobble of front wheels on 2003 dodge ram heavy duty truck due to worn ball joints and steering components, i'm told these are the same ball joints used on the durango.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 3 mph when the driver side tire rod detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed tothe dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The failure was diagnosed as a fractured tire rod end. The manufacturer advised that the vin was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number:11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.

I had sears align tires on my dodge.they described problems with ball joint, tie rod and bearingon my 2003 dodge.chrysler will not replace parts that are showing excessive wear on this 1.5 year old truck as they did not diagnose problem before warranty expiration.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram. The contact stated while driving less than 5 mph, the front suspension fractured. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the passenger side tire rod was fractured. The contact purchased a new tire rod and replaced the tire rod himself. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the tire rod had been replaced three times prior to the most recent failure. The contact believed the failure to be a manufacturing defect. The failure mileage was 151,452.

At highway speeds, 65 mph and above, all 2003 and 2004 ram trucks with four wheel drive vibrate because of a new engineering design. I have taken my truck to the dealer for repair and chrysler, while they know of this problem and made an adjustment to the pinion gear,insists it is normal for this vehicle. The problem is caused by a new design by which the front drive pinion in four wheel drive vehicles spins continuously, even at highway speeds.this design is not normally used in four wheel drive specifically because of vibration issues. It makes the mirrors shake and also makes occupants nauseous. To make matters worse, if a 65 mph highway is not available for evaluation prior to purchase (such as in my case), the buyer is unaware of this serious issue. *la

Iowna 2003, dodge, ram, 2500, quad cab, with an extremely badly cracked dashboard.

Dash is cracking.

Dash board is cracked in several places,and is in the beginning stages of forming large holes in the dash. In the event of a crash these cracked pieces could easily become airborne "missiles" flying around the cab. When these pieces break off they are very sharp and leave very sharp edges on the dashthis is a well known issue that dodge refuses to correct on the 03 model trucks. They had the same issue with earlier model trucks (98-02) and have sense started replacing those dashboards at no cost to owners.

Ihave a 2003 dodge ram 2500 . We have been noticing our dashboard cracking more and more. It should not been detiorating before we get it paid off.ifeel as though it is a defect in the model. And i think dodge company should recall this issue and fix this at no cost to me.

At about 7 yrs old, our trucks' dash started cracking at what looks like the mounting seems. There was no crash that damaged it. We live in the desert, but always use window shades. Since we're out of warranty dodge will do nothing. It has since broke off in larger chunks, falling into the air vents. We have owned vehicle for much longer and never had this problem. I have recently been reading forums where others with this type vehicle have the same problem, and again, dodge does nothing. Is it going to take one falling completely apart, and a child sticking their hands in there and being shocked for someone to make dodge recall their faulty dash boards?

Dash started crackingand has gotten worse over time and now the dash is breaking into sharp pieces and falling down behind dash which is rubbing against electrical wires behind dash console.

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.

The dash board on my 2003 dodge ram 2500 laramie cracked.

The dashboard on my 2003 dodge 2500 slt quad pick-up is completely cracked to small pieces that are shape and coming flying out every time the defroster is turned on.

The upper dashboard on my ram 2500 cracked.the exposed edges are sharp, and represent a safety hazard under normal operation.the situation could be catastrophic if the sharp edges were to cut the airbag when deployed.this defect has been reported to dodge by a large number of customers, and their typical response is that they bear no responsibility since the vehicle is out of warranty.

My dash board on my 2003 dodge ram 2500 with only 60,000 miles is falling apart,then it falls little piece of it in my ac vent cause pieces to fly out if you put it on defrost. Very dangerous. Also the whole dash is falling in and if the air bags go off the dash pieces could easily kill or hurt you. The dealer says that it is out of warranty and that's all .

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact noticed that the paint began to chip abnormally near the drip rail.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the vehicle under warranty.several years after the repair, the failure became progressively worse because the paint began chipping from various parts of the exterior of the vehicle.he took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they would not make any repairs because the vehicle exceeded its warranty.the manufacturer did not assist.the failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 67,000.

The dashboard in my truck started to crack and is now falling apart with huge sharp piecescoming off i am afraid my small children will be injuredfrom thedash.

The front dash panel in my 03 dodge 2500 is cracked im worried about pieces flying off if im ever in a crash. I have a two year old to worry about and that should be the last thing i have to worry about.

Dashboard cracking.

Defective dash plastic started cracking 4 years since new sharp edges safety hazard.

I was driving on a four lane highway at 65-70mph.i heard a loud "snap" noise and notice the dashboard on the passenger side had a 8-12" crack on the top and about a 4-7" on the front, directly in the area of the passenger air bag.this can not be safe!it also displays some poor integrity of construction and/or materials used. Since the incident, the dash has continued to crack and split further.the dodge dealership turned me away and explained it "wasn't their problem"....

2003 dodge ram 2500.dash has two large cracks in it.truck only has 70,000 miles on it.

2003 dodge ram 2500 cracked dash.dash appears to have cracked in temperature extremes.first crack occurred during summer in intense heat.2nd and 3rd cracks occurred on cold nights.

The dash in my truck has cracked from the from to the rear of the dash like alot ofthe dodgeram have done but yet there has not been a recall for this issue.what is it going to take before anyone does anything about this issue. Is someone waiting to have a airbag go off and send the dash in little pieces or one large piece to cause a fatal accident or what this is a safety issue.

2003 dodge ram 2500 cracked dash.

I'm the first owner of this vehicle and the dash started cracking at 65,000 miles.so far there are 5 different cracks.

The outside handle that was generally used to help get into truck unexpectedly released. As a result, consumer fell to theground andinjured his back.

Badly cracking dashboard on 2003 dodge ram 2500.i purchased the truck used in sept 2008 and it had a small hairline crack at that time.in july of 2009 i noticed that the crack has spread, as well as two others developing.

I have an 03 dodge 2500 48000 miles . The main dashboard is cracked front to back over the passenger airbag, when the dashboard falls in im afraid its going set off the air bag.

Dash cracked for no reason what so ever.started with small crack passenger side, now extends up to windshield and air vent register has fallen out because there is nothing there to freakn hold it in place and everybody wants to act this is acceptable equipment failure.you guys need to do the right thing and issue a recall to have these dashes fixed.you borrow money from the government for bailouts while paying yourselves multimillion dollar salaries and putting the screws to the consumer.how do you sleep at night?

2003 dodge cummins dash cracking every where. I have been cut cleaning dash. In a wreak it could get nasty with air bags.

Truck gets a severe wobble when it goes over rough spot in road and the wobble is so severe that it is all a person can do to hang on without wrecking to get the truck slowed and stopped.

On my dodge quad cab 2500 front dash, i noticed a small crack starting at near the speaker grill in 2006, and thought it was an isolated case. Over the years since 2006, the front dash has completely failed due to numerous major cracks in all locations and going in various directions. The truck has always been garaged and pieces of the dash now have fallen down to inaccessible areas below the dash. It has been documented for various years that these dashes have been made from an inferior grade plastic prone to cracking and it is a major safety hazard. Because it becomes so brittle and prone to cracking, that during an accident, the dash could shatter and injure the occupants.

Dash is cracking. Should be fix by dodge it could be a safety hazzard...

I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 and i am concerned that after 3 years the plastic dash is cracking and getting worse. The replacement cost is way too much and probably won't last. I think this is a safety issue that should be addressed for the simple reason, if i was in an accident with a passenger and the person put there hands on the dash out of reaction it could possibly lead to some deep lacerations to the hands and forearms. From reading on the internet, dodge is well aware of the problem but will not address it. Thank you for your consideration on a recall for this item.

I own a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The dash board has one large crack/hole and multiple little cracks throuout from the drivers side to the passenger side, and front to back. The plastic is brittle and i am concerned that during a crash the pieces will become projectiles and shards that could punture airbags and people causing serious injury. I checked into replacing the part only to find that this is a problem with many of the truck lines of dodge from 1998 through 2006 and the replacements are of the same material and would be prone to crack in short time just as the original dases had. As a former firefighter having responded to many accidents i see this as a time bomb to a death that is not neccessary if it hasn't already happened. The dash, i thought, was supposed to remain flexible for the deployment of airbags but instead will be shattered by the airbag deployment and be blown right into the face of the very person they were supposed to protect causing in all likelyhood severe injuries.

2003 dodge ram 2500. Dash is starting to crack in several places. I take very good care of my truck. It is always garaged when not in use.

The dashboard in my 2003 dodge ram 2500 has begun to crack and disintegrate.

Dodge ram 2500 dashboard is cracked in several places.the main crack is on the passenger side right by the airbag. There are several other cracks throughout the dashboard.

The dash started cracking and has not stopped . Will they ever do anything about this or will my dash be in my floor ?

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 has a hole in its dashboard along with huge cracks in it. I have sent emails to dodge but they tell me its not a problem of theirs. How can so many dodges with the same problem not be a problem of daimler chrysler???

2003 dodge 2500. Dash is cracked all over and falling a part when you touch it.

The hard plastic dash of my 03 dodge ram has cracked in the center. Hard plastic pieces flying in the cab resulting from a collision may cause additional injuries to driver and or passengers.

I purchased the truck with 124,000 miles and noticed the dash was cracked on my drive from tennessee back to florida. It makes noise, looks like crap, and keeps me from setting anything on the dash board. This is something that is veryyyyyyyyyyyyy common on dodges, if not a right of passage. They need to address the issues and step up and take care of dodge owners. Dodge, you were cheap on the manufacturing, now you need to make it right.

On 9/20/2008 i noticed some small cracks in my dash. After about a week the dash had several cracks and the small ones were now large cracks going from the front of the dash all the way to the windshield. I feel this is a safety hazard as the dash gets worse pieces can fall in to the electronics in the dash and effect the operation of the vehicle. I have seen this same thing happen to the 2nd generation dodge rams from 94-02. Dodge has accepted liability for those dashes cracking, well this is the very same plastic used in those trucks. I don't think dodge wants to have to replace all of these dashes for the reason of reputation and cost to the company. I don't think you can really put a price of safety. These car makers need to take responsibility for the vehicles they make, not just until the warranty runs out. That kind of thinking tells me that the car maker does no care about how long their vehicles last just that they can't wait for the warranty runs out so they can tell the customer....sorry, wish we could help. I am really disgusted in the fact that the us car makers have no pride in what they build. They wonder why the foreign cars and trucks basically sell themselves. I really hope we can resolve this issue. If chrysler does not step up to the plate and fix these problems i will never buy another chrysler product.

Got into truck to take a ride and noticed the dash was cracked in two places.i'm afraid the thing is going fly into the face of someone on the passenger side if i'm in an accident.

2003 dodge ram 2500 cracked dash.

I purchased a new 2003 dodge ram in early 2003. Within a year, the dash top cracked and started to cave in. I found out from the dealership that the dash was made from an inferior plastic material and even if i allowed them to do a warranty replacement, the dash would likely crack again and that it would be better for me to wait until chrysler came out with a better oem dash replacement. I have done a lot of research since this time and have discovered that this is a very widespread problem that chrysler has refused to do anything about until recently. I see where some people (on the www) are now reporting that they are getting some offers from chrysler to replace their dashes with a newly improved dash at no cost to the customer. I have recently contacted my local dodge dealership (big o dodge of greenville , sc, 864 288 5000) as well as chrysler (800 992 1997) and was told that the only dash issue that chrysler would acknowledge was on the 98-02 model year trucks. After i made references to all of the internet research as well as to my initial discussion with the dealership regarding their recommendation for me to wait for a better dash to be manufactured (while the vehicle was still in the warranty period) i was placed on hold and the chrysler rep contacted the local dealership and arranged for me to have my dash replaced at a discount, but not at chrysler expense as it should be since this problem with the cracked dash stems from an acknowledged manufacturing flaw from day 1 as i reported to the dealer while the vehicle was still "new". My research has also led me to believe this is also a safety issue due to electrical component damage caused by the falling dash pieces cutting into electrical components causing people to loose their lighting at night, causing shorts and even smoke from melting wires which cause smoke to temporarily blind drivers as they try to pull over for safety. I want the dealership / chrysler to acknowledge this as a recall or tsb and agree.

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!

2003 dodge ram 2500hd-dash is cracking all over, could lead to future electrical problems if not fixed in time.

Cracked dash panel.

The dashboard is cracking and caving in on itself as a result the lights go on and off while driving. Several other electrical problems are hapening.

My dashboard is very brittle, cracking bad and is continually getting worse. During our last cold weather, i turned on my heater and a piece of the plastic windshield defroster vent popped up and hit my windshield and fell into the vent. It does this when i turn on my a/c in hot weather when i can hear plastic pieces falling down into the dash. If that flying piece of plastic would have hit me or one of my family members, it could have caused an injury especially if it hit one of us in the eye. I have read in many online forums of other dodge ram owners experiencing the same issue but dodge will not fix the problem. One of the posts stated the dashboards are made of cheap plastic which is not uv rated. If my vehicle is involved in a traffic collision, the brittle dashboard could shatter like potato chips and fly through-out the cabin and cause injury to the occupants! i can hear the dash cracking often and more pieces falling down into the vents which could cause damage to the fans or other components. Even after cleaning the interior of my vehicle on a regular basis with uv protectants, the dashboard is still deteriorating each week and is recently getting worse. We the customers have paid a lot of money for these vehicles, yet dodge wont even replace a dangerous, brittle dashboard to make it safer for us? poor quality plastic is being used inside the dodge rams which cause the dashboards to become brittle and dangerous. It is also cracking bad around the passenger side airbag area which could also cause the dashboard to explode if the airbag deploys.

On or about 10/25/2008 we noticed a crack in the dashboard of our 2003 dodge ram pickup. The crack was approximately 8 inches long and was beginning to crack at different angles. On 10/28/2008 we contacted chrysler customer assistance and were assigned a reference number: 18023982. We were advised to take our problem to a local dealer. We visited scott gould, service manager at venice dodge in venice, florida. Scott did not even look at our problem. He informed us that he knew where the dashes were cracking ,was aware of the problem but could do nothing without approval from chrysler. We called the customer assistance center 1-800-992-1997 and spoke to a suzy who refused to share her last name. Suzy talked to scott and then called us back and informed us that we could have our dash replaced for 250$. I asked her why we had to pay to replace the defective part. She informed us that there was no recall on the defective dashes because it was not considered a safety defect. On 11/18/2008 we had the defective dash replaced at venice dodge. I have requested the old cracked dash but they have not yet honored that request. The dash material appears to be a hard plastic approximately 3/16 in thick. The visible cracks appeared jagged and sharp. Sharp enough that upon impact they could puncture an air bag or an individual causing injury, serious harm and/or death. The problem with the dashes is not an isolated one. It is extremely widespread. Let this not be the protective netting at the hockey arena. It's time for chrysler to own up and recall their defective part before something bad really happens if it hasn't already.

Cracked dash. Like so many other 2003 dodge ram 2500 owners, my vehicle has developed cracks along the dash for no apparent reason even though the vehicle is well cared for and maintained in pristine condition. The first hairline crack appeared in 2010 at the center of the dash beginning on the windshield side. Over time the crack has progressed towards the instrument panel to the point that the dash has completely split in half. To date, two additional cracks have developed, one six inches to the left of the center crack and another over the passenger airbag section. With so many complaints of cracked dashes, particularly with the 2003 model year, it's apparent that a manufacturing flaw exists and chrysler should acknowledge this fact and effect replacement of the defective dashes. Is a cracked dash a safety issue? absolutely, considering the additional injuries that can be inflicted on vehicle occupants in the event of a collision and the deployment of air bags. Since chrysler has set a precedent by acknowledging that a problem existed with cracked dashes on dodge ram model years prior to 2003 (1998-2002), and has agreed to replace the cracked dashes on the previous model years, then why not do the same for the 2003 model year that seems to have the most complaints/issues? so what if the cracks appeared after the warranty has expired on these vehicles; it's a matter of integrity. Given that chrysler is fully aware of this manufacturer defect, they should admit accountability and do the right thing by recalling these vehicles and providing the necessary replacement of the defective dashes.

I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 with approx. 34,000 miles on it it is well kept over the past few weeks the dashboard has began to split in several places 1 resulted in me cutting my hand.

The dashboard on my 2003 dodge ram2500 is cracked all over the place. I count 12 cracks in both upper dash boards. If i ever do have an accident any one in the vehicle could be injured badly just with flying dashboard. I called dodge and they are willing to replace it for $800 with the same evidently inferior plastic that is already proven to be defective. The truck has never been in an accident and nothing else has happened that should have caused any of these cracks.

I own a 2003 dodge ram 2500. Recently the dash cracked for no apparent reason. I am concerned that the integrity of the dash is now compromised. In the event of a collision i fear that the dash will now turn into little projectiles causing more damage to my occupants.

Dashboard cracking into pieces. From the amount of complaints about this same problem on dodge vehicles i believe it is from faulty materials used in manufacturing.

Dash board is cracked in multiple spots.

Dash has excessive cracks.could cause safety issue if the truck was ever wrecked.

The dashboard on my 2003 dodge ram 2500 truck is severely cracked and fragmented.i first noticed a long (6"+) crack down the center of the dashboard, from windshield towards the interior of the truck) in 2010.i have used a dashboard mat/cover in the vehicle since purchased in 2002.the crack was noticed when removing the dash mat cover to clean/wipe down the dashboard.the dashboard has not been subject to direct sunlight for the duration of the time that i've owned the vehicle (single owner).since the initial crack in 2010, the condition of the dashboard has continued to deteriorate.with no instances of direct contact or accident, the small slits for the dashboard air vents have started to break off entirely, and from time to time use of the air vent near the windshield shoots little bits of plastic back into the front seat passengers.this is a safety issue during normal operation, and a further hazard should there be a hard stop, crash or other abrupt event.i am also concerned that if the dash is subject to any sort of impact from the vehicle cabin (persons or objects) it may further shatter and create unnecessary cutting or impact injuries to passengers.

Hello, i own a 2003 ramand my dashboard is also falling apart. I saw pictures of other dodge trucks broken dashboards and my dashboard looks a lot worst than most of them. I called the dodge dealer where i bought my truck and they told me that the dashboard was not covered under warranty. If it only had 1 crack i would not be as upset but my dashboard has 8 cracks on it and its looking terrible. I believe i might start having problems with the electric under the dashboard if i don't get the problem fixed. I am starting to think about the overall quality of the truck. My sister, brother and i have all bought brand new trucks from the same dealer at sanford, florida. If the dealer does not help me replace the dashboard, i assure you they will loose our family business.thank you :(

2003 dodge ram dashboard cracking since the vehicle was 2 years old and dodge has continued to ignore the fact that they have an issue with the dashboards cracking.how many do we need to get this issue resolved.

Dash has been cracking for years as most do.becoming a safety issue as pieces fly into your face everytime you use heat or ac.also has jagged edges that could be an issue in an accident situation.

Dash just cracked forward to aft in the center. One day it was not there and the next day there was a crack.

The dashboard in my 2003 dodge 2500 is cracked all the way through in two places above the airbag. If the airbag was to open i think the passenger would be hit by the broken dashboard piece that would come out. This needs to be fixed by dodge.

2003 dodge ram 2500. Dash has recently developed a series of long cracks along the top. This has been an ongoing problem with dodge trucks and could be a major safety concern as some trucks have developed large holeson the dash tops.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard began to disintegrate and pieces of it was falling off and hitting him while driving. He was concerned that the dashboard was so brittle that if anyone had to brace themselves on it their hands would go through it.chrysler took pictures and stated that they could offer no assistance.case # 19653576 was filed with the manufacturer.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 45,000.

Today as i was entering my dodge ram 2500 truck on the driving side, i used the handle provided to climb up to the driving seat.when half the way up to the seat the plastic handle broke causing me to loose my grip and crash down to the pavement.currently i am in pain because of the fall,it appear that the handle is made by defective plastic.

The spare tire on a dodge ram 2500 is secured underneath the vehicle with a stranded cable.while driving down the road, the spare tire fell off.when it fell, it bounced into the rear bumper, jolted the vehicle, and then rolled down the road.although no accident occurred, it could have been catastrophic if other vehicles had been on the road at the time.the root cause is most likely due to a failure at the location where the cable is swaged to the plate.dodge should be required to inspect and repair these at their expense.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While attempting to use the heating system in the vehicle, the contact noticed that the switch which controlled the flow of the air would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the blend door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 193,000 and the failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/11/12 the consumer stated the dash was cracked. 05/21/12

Cracked dash that may be safety issue during airbag deployment.

2003 dodge 2500 dashboard cracking severely.clearly a hazard due to sharp edges and loose shards of plastic.the damage is extending towards the instrument panel and passenger airbag.concerned that the airbag may become affected by the disintegrating dashboard.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at an unknown speed, the driver side sun visors fractured and obstructed the view of the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Ma 08/13/15 updated 09/10/15*ljthe consumer stated the sun visor never fractured, but would pivot down. This would block the view of the roadway.updated 12/1/2015

2003 dodge ram.the plastic mode door is broken and the vehicle will only blow out the vents.this is not a real big deal until its raining outside and you can't defrost the windows at hwy speeds.

Overnight a crack appeared in my dashboard from the windshield all the way to the front of the dash right behind the steering wheel.the crack is on the driver side of the truck.i have been told that dodge is not responsible.my vehicle is a 2003 and has been garage kept.i have not yet completed paying for the vehicle.its a ram 2500 4x4 cummings diesel and my 4th and final ram truck.

Dash started cracking around 65,000 miles and keeps cracking. The cracks have caused the dash to separate causing the defroster vents not to blow correctly across windshield ( will not defrost). Dash is starting to drop down in different areas which may cause electrical failures or electrical fire. Truck is in pristine condition ( other than dash) with only 80,000 miles.

2003 dodge ram 2500cracked dash.

Dashboard has sever cracks which developed about 4 years ago. I was driving down the road and turned on the defroster. The grill covering the defroster blew apart into several pieces and hit my check and jaw. No injuries were sustained. However, there are several more grills and they are extremely dry rotted. Question is do i remove the grills and let debris fall into the ducts and they too become projectiles or leave the grills and hope for the best.

The dash on my 03 ram 2500 5.9 diesel has literally has fallen in on itself. Very large sections of the dash have broken off and have become a safety concern. For example, if an accident were to occur causing the airbag to deploy, pieces of projectile shrapnel would be thrown all over the cab of the truck. I've been in contact with dodge, and nothing will be done about this issue because the truck is "out-of-warranty" and is considered "normal wear and tear". The particular customer service representative i spoke to copped an attitude with me and refused to connect me to a supervisor, citing that it "is not a supervisor issue". I do not know where to go from here. Does an accident have to occur in which people are maimed by pieces of the dash in order for dodge to do anything? i really would hate to see my wife with pieces of plastic sticking out of her face and skull because this problem was not handled in an appropriate manner.

Cracked dash board in my 2003 dodge ram 2500, coming apart in pieces, can see through the dash dodge will not cover the defect and seems like a safety issue to me? thanks [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The dash on my 2003 dodge ram is cracked in several places. In the event of a collision this could be dangerous, having pieces of plastic flying around the cab of the truck.

I'm a 3 time dodge owner currently have a 2003 ram 2500 slt hemi, 2004 ram 1500 short bed, 2005 durango hemi. Each one has problems. What i don't understand is how the nhtsa and dodge don't see the safety danger involved. The 2003 has the most serious safety issues. A dash that is cracking so bad that pieces are now starting to fall out. If an accident were to occur this is a projectile hazard .i have taken pictures of the dash. I hope know one gets injured from projectile fragments of the dash. The more serious issue with the 2003 is the flapper door on the actuator motor that changes the air flow from vent to floor or defrost. Dodge does not see this as a safety issue. I don't see the difference between the defrost to the windshield not working and a windshield wiper recall; they both affect your view. We don't drive the pickup if ice and snow are in the forecast. I could not believe all the complaints about this issue and nothing is being done. Lets wait until one of these 2 issues injuries someone seriously or even sadder yet someone is killed!!!!!there is always a lawyer waiting. I would think any problem that affects your site or view for driving would be most dangerous.

The dashboard in my 2003 dodge 2500ram hd is breaking up into pieces which are now coming off; wonder if the passenger side air bag in danger of engaging.

Dash is cracking in several places.

Dodge 2500 slt has a severely cracked dash with multiple very sharp and jagged edges... Its made of very poor and brittle plastic and because its in the dash poses a significant hazard to the airbag deployment and or persons thrown forward onto the dash. Dodge knows this is a problem and hasn't had a recall on this issue.i would like to know if the national highway safety people would like to take action on this issue.

I have a 2003 dodge diesel the dashboard has 4 large cracks, from one crack to another it's a matter of time before this piece flies out and hits passengers. I think this is a safety issue and dodge should consider it as being a recall. The least jerk or vibration could cause serious safety hazards. Even while cleaning the dash you have to be careful or you could get cut by the sharp cracks. Hope dodge will take care of complaints and stand by their customers, if not, i will not buy another dodge product!

My 2003 dodge ram 2500 truck's dashboard has cracked in several places.these are long cracks from the windshield to the cabin edge.also large circles of cracks.this is a safety concern because of the possibility of sharp pieces flying through the cab of the truck.we are not only concerned for our safety but for the safety of our twin 3 year old grandsons that are often with us.

Dash began cracking and now pieces falling down while driving. I purchased a replacement from a junk yard and had it installed. Now this one is also cracking and won't be long until its as bad as the original. Dodge wants $800 for a new one and it will cost me another $335 to have it installed. This is ridiculous. What kind of material could possibly have a shelve life of exactly 10 years. Secondly how can the new replacement (that will also have a 10year shelve life) be so expensive? my son drives a 20year old ford truck and the dash is perfect. I used to love this truck and now we hate it. So frustrating.

Dash began cracking after only a few years. Now it is completely falling apart and i believe if the airbags went off in an accident it would sent pieces of the dash into the faces of the occupants.

I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 that the black dash board has cracked in approximately 4 places.these cracks run from the window to the front edge of the dash board.i previously owned a 1999 dodge ram 2500 with a tan dash board and never had an issue with the dash board cracking.seems to me there is a defect in the manufacturing of this specific dash board.why should we as the consumer have to pay to have faulty equipment replaced.these pieces could break free and be logged into the drivers eye and cause serious injury or even death if an accident should occur.

My truck has been babied it's entire life and has been garaged. I even tinted the windshield with the uv rated ting so it would help with the dash issues also. Even with all this precaution, the dash has still cracked. I noticed the first hairline crack in summer 2006 and it's been a downhill spiral ever since. Recently it started dropping parts in the vents i guess. Then i would have particles flying in my eye when i turn the heater on. My kids also have things flying in their eyes. This is a danger ous situation and dodge needs to recall these dashes before someone gets really hurt or killed.

The plastic dash cracked resulting in the air conditioner and defroster not operating correctly. Pieces of foam are coming out of the a/c registers and blowing into my face almost hitting me in the eye on occasion. The plastic dash is obviously made of defective material. I have never seen a dash crack into pieces this badly.

Cracked dashboard on my 2003 dodge ram pick-up. Began one year ago, 2008 and now have two cracks on top from windshield towards the middle of the vehicle and passenger side. Per the complaint forums the cracks are from defective plastic material during the manufacturing process and will get worse to the point there will be jagged edges and a safety concern to passenger and driver.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle was fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact was not offered a remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact observed that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded, from the inside out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was falling apart. When the air conditioner was activated, there were particles flying out of the vents. While driving approximately 10 mph over a bump, the steering wheel seized and something on the front end felt loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the upper ball joint and stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the dashboard was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked entirely. Also, the contact mentioned that there were cracks located by the air bag compartment on the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 78,000.

Vehicle was parallel parked at the side of the road. Upon entering the truck, i used the grab handle on the a pillar as i've always done. This time the grab handle suddenly broke free from the pillar causing me to loose my balance and fall backward out onto the roadway.

Dash is cracking creating sharp sections that would be an extreme hazard in the event of an airbag deployment.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)(2003 dodge ram 2500 slt 4x4 w/ 64,186 miles)the truck has developed a three inch crack across the center of the dash.the crack starts at the front of the dash and works back towards the passenger compartment.numerous complaints have been reported on multiple websites and/or forums regarding this issue.it is highly probable that fragments could become detached for the dash in the event of an accident and cause bodily harm to the occupants of the vehicle.any assistance safecar.gov can provide regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated.chrysler complaint reference number [xxx].

Dashboard disintegrated into plastic knives that fly off and cause injury. Also compromising the effectiveness of the passenger airbag and or creating additional debris to be thrown at the occupants during a crash.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and separating, creating sharp exposed edges. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500 quad.the contact stated that the dashboard was fractured and sharp edges were exposed.the dealer advised the contact to notify the manufacturer of the failure.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance.no repairs were performed.the current mileage was 104,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that there was a small crack in the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated to the contact that there were no recalls and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired two years prior for the exact same failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The dash board on my 2003 dodge ram is crumbling on some parts and cracking very badly on others. If i should be in an accident the dash is so bad that it would cut the airbags no mater what chrysler says this is a safety issue that needs to be taken care of asap. Before someone is injured not after.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and detaching from the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that there were cracks located by the air bag compartment on the passenger's side. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Complete top of dashboard is cracking and pieces falling inside. Condition is concerning from a safety standpoint. The structural integrity of the dash which also houses the passenger airbag is obviously compromised, there are sharp edges where the dash has cracked and where large pieces of plastic are missing. This would very likely cause injuries in the event of a crash.

Severe cracking of dash board. Numerous complaints already made about this problem

Purchased this 2500 cummins diesel new- have maintain reg. Maintenance, kept in garage, never been wrecked & looks brand new on inside. The paint has begun to come off due to there being a paint defect with no/little clear coat. It has also begun to rust causing a safety hazard. There have been hundreds complaints about the paint on this year truck and dodge has omitted to the paint defect on several different sites. I take great in this trucks safety however it is now being jeopardized. I have owned trucks longer than this and never had an issue due to the particular care. I have taken this truck to the paint/body shop and to have it repainted the same color will cost approximately $5,000. This is dodge's problem that they have openly admitted and now need to solve the problem at no expense to the owners.

Dash board is cracked.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that there was rust and corrosion on the passenger and driver's side bed near the upper fender well.the dealer stated that both outer skins of the fender well needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

Recently i noticed that the dash had cracked on the passenger side.it was not very noticeable from the driver's side and a passenger pointed it out.since first noticed, the crack (tear) has continued to grow.other than the crack in the dash, the truck looks brand new.

Vehicle was in motion when i identified a large crack had form in the center of the dashboard above the radio from front to rear. As i drive each day i have more and more cracks forming in all directions with sharp/angular pieces unexpectedly falling into the dash and the cab of the truck. I am concerned about the safety of myself and my passengers especially when i consider what might happen when the airbag deploys as designed, causing the dash to explode and send projectiles throughout the cab. I contacted chrysler back in 2013 and was told by a representative that this defect is not a warranty issue because of the time since the purchase date. Since then the damage has become more severe and i am concerned that pieces falling behind the dash they will interfere with my ability to control the vehicle (acceleration/braking). These concerns represent significant safety issues that were not disclosed to me when i purchased back in 2003.

08/16/2014, dash board was intact and no flaws noted---------------on 08/17/2014, overnight, the dash was found split in two,my biggest concern is that this crack ( with sharp jagged edges ) is located directly over the passenger air bag.should the bag deploy, it would likely be punctured and my passenger injured.i feel this safety hazard should be dodge's responsibility to rectify.

Dt: contact states when she went to get into the truc, she put her hand on the grab bar and the whole panel that heldthe grab bar came out in her hand. She fell flat on her back. Thook the truck to the dealership, andtheytold her that all that was holding the grab bars on was plastic.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the a-pillar, which held the windshield in place, broke. As a result, the dashboard also suffered damage. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the bolts for the a-pillar were known to break. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,900.updated 08/24/11*ljthe consumer stated his father grabbed the front passenger side windshield pillar handhold to assist him entering the vehicle. When he was halfway up the handhold, it gave way and he fell back against the door which kept him from falling completely on the pavement. When the consumer examined the damage, he found the handhold was formed with the windshield pillar trim. It was made of plastic which was held on with two 8mm bolts. The bolts were recessed, one at the top of the handhold and one at the bottom. Both bolts were still attached; the top bolt trim base had broken away from the trim/handhold and still had the plastic trim behind the head of the bolt. The bottom bolt had pulled completely through the trim/handhold base. The trim/handhold pulled so far out, that it also broke the dashboard top.updated 04/19/12

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the frame was fractured. The contact called freehold dodge ram at 732-462-1600 and was informed that there was no recall and the part was not replaceable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Dashboard disintegrating into hundreds of extremely pointed and sharp shards of heavy gauge plastic some of considerable mass that pose a severe risk in the event of a collision.daily remove pieces of dash as they break free.many are heavy enough and pointed enough to severely injure driver or occupants even under severe braking let alone a crash with airbag deployment at supersonic speeds.under severe braking these shards break free and fly forward toward the windshield then bounce back at the terrified occupants.we now have to always wear protective eyewear to avoid being blinded by a flying piece of debris from the dash. Every time the vehicle hits a small bump another piece or two breaks off or a new crack appears threatening to release another sharp flying object into the passenger compartment.this is not just cosmetic!! this is dangerous.this has been going on for years as a cosmetic issue but now is different.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured into several pieces due to defective material. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the dashboard defect was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available.the failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 185,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and objects were falling into the interior of the vehicle. Additionally, the plastic on the dashboard was warped.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dash board developed a crack with sharp jagged edges. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

Dash is cracked completely. Pieces of the dash has fallen in the air vents. It's a safety issue if i get into an accident due to a piece might hit me or my passenger. Have a 2002 ford focus zts, i have taken care my dodge better than my fordand the dash is in perfect condition

Dashboard started to crack a few months ago, just hairline cracks at first. Now there are long cracks everywhere & the dashboard may fall in & disrupt whatever electric circuits are underneath. Local dodge dealer wouldn't take action unless i paid for it. He said "don't use armourall" which i don't.dodge customer assistance was no help either. There appears to be something wrong with the materials used to manufacture the dashboard. The cracks continue to expand. Afraid to drive it!

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked entirely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 200,000 and the failure mileage was 180,000.

Cracked dash could be dangerous in accident fly debris or if air bag goes offthis is potentially dangerous to me and my passengers

Ongoing subframe corrosion was identified while vehicle was stationary and undergoing component replacement. Extensive corrosion was removed between the front bed mounting point and right side rear shock absorber mounting point leaving a 6" x 2" hole. Identified on 11/10/2016 further assessment will take place on 11/12/2016 by a certified mechanic.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when he was advised that the frame was rusted.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who confirmed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

The dash board on almost all of these trucks are severely crashing and if the airbags go off parts of the dash can injury or kill someone from flying parts of the dash board

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Pillar handle broke and dash cracking. Almost fell to the pavement when handle pulled off pillar. Can believe its plastic hangers. Also dash cracked right above airbag on passenger side.

Person getting into truck grabed handle above door frame handle broke off, resulting in person falling backward and hitting head on cement drive.

While loading the vehicle, the tailgate support cables broke without warning. This caused the driver to sustain major injuries and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the tailgate support cable needed to be replaced. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they denied any responsibility.

My dash board is cracking and coming apart. It is the first truck that i have had this to happen to. I put a cover over it to helpto protect it from further damage. Is there a recall on this.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving in reverse 5 mph, the brake line flew off the vehicle because of excessive corrosion. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic who stated that the entire frame had rusted prematurely. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 12,900.

Front air dam on vehicle began to sag on vehicle.*mrwhile driving the consumer air dam detached from the vehicle sliding down the road. When the consumers notified the dealer they refuse to take responsibility for defective air dam which held not metal support in case an incident occurred.

Violent wobble at various speeds. Also widely known as the "dodge ram death wobble" featured on you tube!

I have a dodge ram 2500 4x4 hd that has a severe case of death wobble at only 50,000 miles. All equipment on truck is bone stock.

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.

Apparent "death wobble" at highway speeds, hit a small bump, and truck starts shaking violently. Dissipates upon slowing down.

"death wobble" i have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4x4 truck and now i am having a problem with a horrible shake.i have had this truck since the beginning of 2004 and never had any problems, but recently when driving on any highway and go over a bridge or bump, my vehicle shakes vigorusly!!! so bad this last time i almost took out 2 other vehicles while trying to regain control over my vehicle and pull off to the side of the highway. I am constantly with my children and i rely heavily on my vehicle and recently i made the decision to parked my truck indefinately due to this horrible shake! dealers have looked and found nothing and advised me everything looks ok.i have bought the steering stabilazer box and that helped for about a month. Replaced shocks and still nothing. I am now going to an alignment shop to hopefully resolve this issue. Again i rely heavily on my truck as an everyday vehicle and purchased it due to occasionaly hauling cattle and horses in my ranch. It is even worse when this vehicle has any load (trailer) attached. I cannot go over 45 mph without it shaking violently!

My 2003 2500 dodge ram4x4 shakes violently bad when i hit bumps on the freeway at about 60 mph.i have to almost come to a complete stop to make it go away.it feels like i am going to loose control of the truck and crash.i have spent about $2000.00 trying to fix the problem, but no success.help please!

When driving over a pot hole at 60 mphvehicle vibrated severely. Vehicle stopped vibrating when speed decreased to 30 mph.the cause had not been determined.driver will contact the dealer in the near future.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While making a turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the ball joints were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the upper control arm and sway bar links needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,323. Updated 09/03/15*lj updated 9/8/2017

The contact owns a 2003 dodge truck 2500 4x4.the contact stated that the vehicle shakes violently while driving 70 mph.the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times and they changed the cable stabilizer and replaced the ball joints. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 117,000.updated 03-27-09 updated 04/01/09.

I was driving my dodge ram 2500 and hit a series of small bumps and my front end began to shake violently. This has happened several times and no one can seem to find a problem with my suspension at all. I have tried different tires and that doesn't fix the problem either.

Driving truck down freeway. Hit a bump and whole truck started to shakeslowed down and shake went away.

On vacation towing a 5000 pound boat the front and started shaking violently the so-called dodge death wobble.had to turn around and go homeat a much lower speed.brought it to warwick dodge in new york for recall on tie rod assembly.they had it for 2 days they said they looked at it and did absolutely nothing.no wonder dodge had to pay billions of dollars this is how you remedy problems.i've spent thousands on front end parts every mechanic tells me something differenti've replaced ball joints stabilizer links u-joints calipersand still have same problem my wife is afraid to drive with me.

While driving my 2003 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 4x4 cummins diesel at approximately 35 mph, my right front tire came off causing me to lose control of my vehicle.exact cost of repair is yet to be decided, but damage was more than moderate.the lug nuts did not fall off.the hub bolts sheered off without warning.damage is in that tire, the rotor, brake system, front right quarter panel, right side front passenger's door, and suspension system.the police officer said we were lucky to be going so slow around a curve with a 40 foot embankment drop-off.i have read nhsta bulletins and dodge forum websites and found that this problem is more than common.my truck did have a slight vibration on bumps which i was told was normal.however, after this incident and reading hundreds of other complaints, this issue needs to be handled now...with sole responsibility lying on dodge corporation.this is unsafe.people have been hurt.all readers say the same things and agree that dodge will not do anything about this problem. We need someone to confront the automakers and demand safety recalls immediately.

During normal driving the front end of the vehicle violently started to shake, the vehicle did not stop shaking until speed was reduced drastically. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where upon inspection, the dealership representative said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.

Truck gets a severe wobble when it goes over rough spot in road and the wobble is so severe that it is all a person can do to hang on without wrecking to get the truck slowed and stopped.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the front end of the vehicle started to vibrate and jerk violently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Truck shakes after hitting bump at 70 miles per hr.

While traveling over 55 mph and hit a bump the front end shimmies violently.the dodge death wobble.

The contact owns 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the front end of the vehicle wobbled and bounced rapidly every time the vehicle drove over any dip or bump in the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the stabilizing bar was broken. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer any assistance.the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.updated 10/02/14*lj updated 5/12/2015

When i installed my winter tires ,when i hit a pot hole the truck shook very bad. I took tires and had them balanced, no help, then replaced steering damper, no help. Thenreplaced track bar bushings . No help. Replaced one tierod still no help. Changed back to summer tires , problem just keeps getting worse. Next im going to have the alignment checked and see what they suggest to fix the problem.

We were driving when you hit about 60 and hit a bump the truck shakes so violently and the only way to stop it is to slow down to 20 or slower. Happens when you are going 50 or more and hit a bumpor where the roads connect.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the vehicle began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and the dealer for inspection and repair. The repairs were unknown however, the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

At highway speeds, between 70 an 80 mph, the vehicle will vibrate uncontrollably if you hit any type of pothole, expansion joint, bridge, etc.....while driving recently (9/5/2006), i encounter a bridge crossing while traveling at approx 76 mph, at which point the vehicle began to shutter violently causing my vehicle to cross traffic and enter the median on i-20 outside of birmingham, al.this is an extremely dangerous situation.

Problems with 2003 dodge ram truck.*mrwhile driving over bumps the vehicle literally changes lanes.the consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer but didn't get a favorably reply from either.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while driving 55 mph the vehicle drove over a bump in the road which caused the front end of the vehicle to vibrate.the road conditions were clear.the contact stated that the failure occurred approximately10 times.the mechanic inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the failure.the current mileage is 62,000, and the failure mileage was unknown.

2003 dodge 2500 4x4 wobbles after hitting a bump at 70mph. This happens only at this speed and when you drive over a bridge.

Front unit bearing wear/failure.

This is a common problem with this year truck relating to faulty front suspension components.i have experienced the so called, "death wobble" at least 30 or more time on freeways all over the state.problem occurs when traveling 65 mph +/- 2 and driving over uneven surfaces.causes truck to shake violently and veer to the right or the left.only way to stop is to let off the accelerator and let coast to 25 to 30 mph which is real safe on the freeway.this may have been caused or caused failure of track bar, which is also listed in your complaint section multiple times.the manufacturer blew off my claim and told me the vehicle was road worthy.they referred me to this site so i could read the hundreds of complaints i guess?this problem started around 45,000 miles and continuously gets worse.since they really don't care i've ordered an after market track bar made by a superior designer.

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.

Ball joints and tie rod ends wore out and rusted parts on a 2003 ram that almost resulted in the loss of a wheel.

My 2003 ram 2500 has been nothing but trouble.in first two years the bearings/hubs, u-joints, upper/lower ball joints have all been replaced, i have spent over $2000.0 in front end parts alone.my friend has a 2003 dually, he has replaced all the same parts.also, an injector line rupture on christmas eve, while i was in rural maine, needless to say it got very expensive, once they found a part in michigan.all i can say is no more dodges for me or my family, buying a toyota or nissan next time.the dodge is a $40,000 piece of crap....tf.

I own a 2003 dodge ram 2500 hd with cummins 5.9l vin c engine and when traveling at speeds over 70 mph and hit a bump on the front right tire it enters a death wobble and the steering wheel shakes violently and the vehicle is uncontrollable until i slow down to a speed of less than 35 mph. This has happened numerous times and i have gone off the road due to the inability to steer the vehicle. I have replaced the steering stabilizer, front shocks. Tires and still have not been able to correct the problem. Other drivers have witnessed the tire shaking violently and reported that it looks like the wheel is going to fall off.

2003 dodge 2500 4x4 pu reported rattling noise front end at low speed. Under warranty 3/36 vehicle taken in dealer manager reports upper lower ball joints gone. Upon checking on vehicle status next day dealer reports misdiagnosis and sway arm control needs only replacement. Dealer never intended to inform owner (me) of change. Interestingly they changed position and are now trying to sell me into extended warranty with only 1500 mile left on 3/36.

2003 dodge ram 2500 shakes violently when hitting a bump 40-70 mphthe "death wobble".

Someone is going to get killed in this thing. I've taken it to two dealers and two front end shops. The problem is when you hit a bump where the tires don't hit it at the same time. Then the left tire usually starts bouncing until it almost shakes the truck apart and you run off the road trying to get it stopped. I've changed the shocks, tie rods and misc other parts trying to find a solution. Everyone says it all looks fine. But something isn't right here. I like the cummins but i'm afraid i'm going to have to get a chevy before i hurt myself or someone else. It's pretty bad when you get paranoid of the road ahead when you go faster than 65 mph. I even went to a real stiff tire to eliminate this. Now it not only shakes to pieces, but it rides like a buckboard because of the tires. There should be some kind of a recall for this thing.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while driving 75 mph, the front of the vehicle vibrated after driving over a bump in the road.the dealer stated that the front tie rod end was loose and worn.they replaced the front tie rod end; however, the failure continued.as of october 16, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle a second time.the failure mileage was 35,127 and current mileage was 37,170.updated 11/05/07.

When hitting moderate bumps in the road at speeds over 45mph, the front wheens start bouncing uncontrollably. Nothing stops the shaking except deceleration to <40 mph. Contol of the vehicle is compromised while the wheels are bouncing.

While driving 45 mph consumer applied the brakes, tryintto avoid hitinga deer. Right lower control armbended. Dealer stated no wayconsumer was driving at 45 mph. It was hisproblemand should call insurance company. *mr

I was traveling at about 20 mph, slowing down to make a turn when i heard a loud cracking sound.i pulled over but could not determine the source of the sound.i decided to return to the house to investigate further.on my way home, i stopped at a coffee shop and when tried to back up into a parking space, the passenger front wheel broke off.it completely fell off!! i am very happy we were moving at about 1-2 mph instead of the 40mph on the road.truck was towed to the dealer where i was told that the bottom ball joint had broken off.this is a very serious issue.peoples lives are at stake here.i am the only owner of this vehicle and have all the repair/ maintenance records.the repair for this is over $3000.00.why hasn't the manufacturer recognized this as a problem? *dt *dtconsumer picked up the truck after getting it fixed about 7 miles driving down the highway the truck broke down again. It was towed and repaired second time around.

Upper and lower ball joints fail with very low mileage. I know of three owner 3 truck that the ball joints failed, causing the truck to handle wrong, shake and bounce out of control. Dodge will not fix, the cost is over 1,000. Mine failed at 35,000 mile all the trucks failed below 40,000,this on a 35,000 dollar truck.

From day one of owning my 2500 ram it seemed out of alignment.i took it to the dealer in las vegas where i purchased the vehicle and i was told it was fine.then upon moving to colorado i again took it to a dealer and was told the same thing.a year later i noticed severe wear on the front tires, indicating the vehicle was out of alignment.i took it to a different dealer and was told at 38,000 miles i needed both the upper and lower ball joints replaced to the tune of 1,400!i declined and took it to a local repair shop.also the dealer told me to consider an eliptical shaped ball joint in lieu of the standard ball shaped.anyway, the local repair shop replaced them.still i hear this is a common problem and there should be a recall.

The consumer experienced a problem with the upper and lower ball joints. When driving over a bump in the road, the consumer could feel the movement of the ball joints in it's socket which caused the vehicle to pull to the left. Owner took the vehicle in to have it aligned when it was discovered that the ball joints were cracked.the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told there was nothing they could do.provide further details.

I currently have a 2003 dodge ram 2500. At 50,000 miles the dealer notified me that the upper and lower ball joints are showing wear.at 55,000 the front end started to make noise.as soon as i heard the noise i drove the vehicle over to don miller dodge.when the dealer contacted me, informing me that all ball joints need to be replaced.this is not cover under the 7/70 dodge warranty.the price tag for the work came out to $1200.after hanging up the phone, i contacted dodge directly and told them of the problem.they acknowledged that i had great maintenance reports, but since i had placed new tires on the vehicle at 45,000 and increased the tire from 275 to 285 (.5" difference).there is nothing they can due for me. I contacted several dodge dealers in the area and spoke with the service departments.this is a know problem with the 02-03 dodge durangos and 02-03 dodge ram pickup's.dodge ref#13452182i find this performance from a so called heavy duty vehicle highly disappointing. This is my second dodge ram.i upgraded from my 1999 1500 gas to the 2500 diesel heavy duty just to avoid these types of problems.if i would not have gone to the deal right away.this could have resulted in losing the front tire. Causing injury or worse.similar to what happens with the 03 durango.i lucky enough to recognize the change in steering.if my wife was driving she would not have been able to recognize the problem until it was to late.i will obtain the old part from the dealer.

The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) opened an investigationon july 22, 2003 concerning1998 - 2003 dodge durango vehicles to address complaints regarding front suspension ball joints. What is the status of the investigation,and what are you doing about this problem experiencedby so many. My suspension ball joint wentbad andbrokewhile fixing something else.it was not covered by the warranty. Obviously it was a defective part and or design of the vehicle, and that was unacceptable to make the customer pay for the mistakes by dodge.

I owned my dodge ram 2500 pick up truck for 4 years.i have a state vehicle inspection every year and i had no problem in april of 2006.in april of 2007 i was informed by the dealership that both the upper and lower ball joints on the passenger side needed replacement.i have a total of 28,300 miles on the vehicle, only 5,000 of which were accumulated between april of 2006 and april 2007.i am retired.

Failure of ball joints on my 2003 dodge ram pickup truck after less than 30,000 miles.truck has been well maintained and babied, never in an accident or off road for that matter.way too early for this type of failure.dodge dealer is going to replace at a cost to me of about $1400, no offer to replace under warranty or due to failure.

With 25000 miles on truck had noise coming from front end. I inspected to find ball joint almost ready to fail.

Uncontrolled wobble of front wheels on 2003 dodge ram heavy duty truck due to worn ball joints and steering components, i'm told these are the same ball joints used on the durango.

The front sealed inner wheel bearing failure on dodge trucks and cars. South point dodge service department, in austin,tx informs me that they have a lot of failures with this on the newer vehicles. Mine is a 2003 dodge ram 2500 truck, diesel, failed at 70,000 miles, i have spoke with 2 other dodge owners in the past 4 days and they also have had the same thing on their dodge trucks,1 was at 50,000 miles and the other was at 63,000 miles, inner wheel bearing failure on a sealed bearing on the front hubs. These type of failures can cause the front wheel to leave the vehicle cause accident or death. I have been driving dodge trucks for 18 years and have owned 5 of them. I really believe that this is a major safety issue/defect that really needs to be looked into. Especially when the service department tells me that they see it all the time with these new seal bearings in the hubs on the front wheels.

While driving over 50 mph the is severe shaking in the front end.this shaking is so severe that vehicle changes lanes on its own. Driver has slow down below 50 mph to gain control.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Dt: the contact states there is problem with the front suspension. At highway speeds the steering wheel shakes and there is a heavy vibration in the front end.this problem ultimately resulted in a minor one vehicle accident.the contact lost control of the vehicle and ran into a ditch.no one was injured, but some damage was evident on front of the vehicle.the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer.the dealer noticed the stabilizer barbroke.no repairs were done at this time due to the excessive expense.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while drivingat 30 mph,the contact heard a loud winding noise.the contact was able to bring the vehicle to the dealer before the wheel bearings failed.the dealer replaced the wheel bearings, and stated that thefailure wasone of the most common repairs.the current mileagewas73,000, and failure mileagewas 70,000.update 05/21/07

Rear end has been replaced on my truck two times in less than 10,000 miles due to failure.*la

2003 dodge 2500 developed problems with the tire sidewalls.***no answer required***. *mrthe sidewall of the michelin ltx a/s tires developed cracks.on some of the tires there are some areas were at least the first few layers of rubber was missing.

I have a 2003 dodge ram 2500 that the dash board is cracking and falling apart for know reason. My truck is in like new condition the dash started cracking at about 60,000 the truck now has 112,000 miles on it and the dash is in pieces. Nhtsa needs to take this mater seriously and make dodge take care is this problem at no cost to the truck owner. Dodge knows there was a defect with the plastic that was used in the dash and needs to take care of it or be made to fix it. This is a danger to me the driver and my wife and kids that ride in my truck.

The dash is all broke up and pieces fly around when you have the windows down or could if you had a wreck. This is a bad problem with the dodge pickup trucks the dash just breaks up all over the place

Dashboard cracked.first the little piece by the front windshield just fell apart.we replaced that and now the big dashboard is cracked all the way through.we were just driving on the freeway and it just cracked.

Engine ticking

At approximately 64,000 miles, i noticed the dashboard started to crack in multiple places. Shortly there after, pieces started to break away while driving. Most of the pieces had sharp edges with the potential to cause injury to the driver or front seat passenger. There have been numerous complaints/reports of this problem logged with both the manufacturer and the nhtsa for years with no action even attempted to have a safety recall issued to have the defective factory dashboard replaced at no cost to the owner. What has to happen before the nhtsa acts? the loss of someone's eye perhaps or a piece flying into the face of a driver causing loss of sight and causing a collision? wake up!!! this is not just a cosmetic problem. It's a sleeping giant waiting to happen!

The dashboard of my 2003 dodge ram is falling apart. It has to many cracks to count and pieces are falling off the dash and into my lap while driving. I am scared that these cracked pieces will fall off and puncture my skin and cause damage to my health. I have contacted my dealer and they tell me its to bad the vehicle is out of warranty. It is to expensive for me to replace. I just don't want to have to take legal actions when i get injured by flying debris created by chryslers inferior product!

Dash cracked and falling apart and falling into the defroster ducts. Plastic parts have jammed the heater/defroster/air conditioning controls/flappers

The grab handles on the passenger and driver sides both break too easily.these handles are dangerous to use.

Cracked dash could be dangerous in accident fly debris or if air bag goes offthis is potentially dangerous to me and my passengers

The dashboard on my 2003 dodge2500 started cracking with nothing ever touching it. Pieces of my dash are now falling into my under compartment from intersecting cracks. I've never seen a dashboard do that in my life. My fear now is that if i get in an accident that shards of plastic may be thrown everywear. Or that the recall of the air bag in this model may go off throwing shards of plastic everywhere as well.this truck was over 30,000 dollars , you would think dodge could give you a dashboard that didn't disintegrate for that much money.

Dash has cracked from windshield to top of airbag, passenger side left of airbag. Now hole in top of dash the size of golf ball and dash constantly creeks and pops while driving.

The dash board developed it's firt crack in may or april of 2011, since then it continues to crack.if it continues to crack i fear that small pieces will dislodge which may create a hazard for any occupant in the vehicle.such as a piece lodging in their eye and possible loss of eye sight.

The dashboard of my dodge ram has cracked in many pieces and is falling into the floor. My dash has actually cracked so bad it is in 4 different pieces just supported by a couple screws and metal braces. More falls off and bigger pieces come apart every time i drive it. This is ridicules!!

Noticed large crack on dashboard, then covered dash with a dash mat and started noticing multiple cracks

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact noticed two long cracks on the dashboard above the instrument panel.the dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and they refused to repair it.the contact felt that this was a manufacturers defect.the current and failure mileages were 87,000.

Dash cracked and falling apart.started with one crack and now have multiple cracks and is falling apart.pieces may cause injury in the event of an accident.

Cracked dash

Bought brand new 2003dodge ram pickup from raymond dodge.truckstarted stalling during driving at all types of speeds, truck stalls when idoling, and when after reversing shifting into drive.04-27-04 18995 miles- customer states truck stalls/ corrected, by updating the flash module09-21-0429821 miles- customer states car stalls hard to restart / test drove and found no condition present, checked codes none present12-13-0432380 miles- customer states stalls while driving , hard to restart,/replaced oil pan, removed accumlator piston and was ok at time, could not duplicate customer concern, replaced the transmission filter while inspecting the accumlator piston.04-08-05 36028miles customer states stalls while drives and stops./ test drovecould not duplicate problem, updates are all currentno parts replaced.04-12-05 36079 miles took back to dealer for 5th timefor the stalling, power steering locks up and no brakes, my son and i were almost hit for the 2nd time due to the staling. Raymond dodge could not find anything wrong with it.been taking it to weathers dodge in lima pathey cannot duplicate anything wrong with it either.5 times in 1 year time. It is a safety hazard and they are not fixing the problem.

Vehicle hesitates when stepping on fuel pedel from a dead stop does it when it wants to off and on at different times and some days not at all.

This 2003 dodge 2500 has a cracked and crumbling dashboard while driving pieces of the dashboard fly into the air and hit the driver and passengers in the face. This happens when i have the windows down while driving. The reason i have the windows down is because the air conditioning doesn't work and i can't get it fixed because no mechanic will take apart the dashboard because it would have to be replaced if it is taken apart.

On air filter box, air gauge minder fell off without notice.this caused the vehicle to be driven with unfiltered air getting to the engine... Possibly causing severe damage.

Instrument dash cover and upper dash cover have fractured in several areas. These pieces of plastic have sharp edges and would result in severe lacerations if impacted or dislodged and set into motion as a projectile during a collision.

Driving in freezing fog and defrost would not work.it does not work any of the time.saw dealership who refused to fix defrost even though it has beenknown since 2003 that the defrost in the dodge 2003 pickup has a faulty component.

In the past few years air bags have been the focus of the largest safety recall in the nation, if not the world.the problem is that small sharp pieces of metal or plastic can act like shrapnel in the case of an accident when the air bags deploy, showering the occupants with possible deadly debris.a similar situation exists with the dash of the 2003 dodge ram.made of an inferior plastic, the 2003 dash begins to crack, splinter and disintegrate leaving unsightly holes.the holes are not merely cosmetic, they are created by the plastic dash cracking and creating sharp plastic shards which could act very much like the shrapnel from the air bags.the problem is potentially much greater as the cracked and hole ridden dash no longer prevents objects from falling into the dash and getting lodged behind the instrument panel.this has the possibility of causing a short circuit which could result in a fire or even inadvertently and unexpectedly turn off the vehicle, which coincidently is also another major recall issue (gm ignition).

Dash cracked a few years back, now it is almost completely disintegrated. Besides the danger of flying projectiles the defroster air vents no longer direct the air flow.

Dashboard is cracking and breaking apart. I know if many dodge ram's that have the same problem. This is not cosmetic as dodge claims but is a defect in materials, workmanship, or both. The cracks seem to just appear. I have not noticed it happening while driving.

I have a 2003 dodge ram2500 that has a cracked dashboard and the cracks are getting worse. Since this is a problem that dodge has acknowledged i feel this should be put into a recall situation and dodge should be responsible for this problem. I have had problems with my air conditioner and i am not certain but the cracked dashboard could be causing other problems with my truck

2003 dodge ram got it when it 2 years old first the dash fell apart 8/1/17 took it to get a front end aligned and found the frame to be rusted do to bad design and dodge should recall this and repair the problem. Toyota fixed there frame problem dodge people need to stand together and take legalaction against them and stop buying there product

I've had this since the dodge c02 recall a while back. Happens maybe once a week, maybe twice, but not often enough to reproduce at the dealer. Here's the deal:you are accustomed to applying a certain amount of throttle to the vehicle during launch to maintain rpms. The engine runs up to 2000-3000 rpm when you expect it to be around 1200.the computer seems to be fueling up for launch, but does not when the rpms come up. After 5 seconds or so, it will suddenly "realize" that it made the mistake and starts to fuel, when you then have to push the pedal down quite a bit to maintain the rpms.i have had several close calls.chrysler tech group can not reproduce problem so they are refusing to fix it.this problem will eventually result in an injury, as it is getting more severe as time goes on.other users are reporting the same problem.for details please see the following threadhttp://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84164.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500 quad cab. The contact stated that the vehicle was hooked to another vehicle in order to jump start the vehicle when the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated in revere and crashed into a building. The crash caused no injuries and the police were not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 178,000 and the current mileage was 178,500.

When vehicle is in park and while idling it shifts into reverse. Also, vehicle accelerates on high. Then, it begins moving backwards and stops, once it comes into contact with an object.

I was letting my 2003 dodge ram 2500 cummins warm up in the driveway when rpm suddenly jump to 3000 for a couple of seconds after that i left to go to work i was driving down a city street going 30 miles an hour after the transmission shifted into 3rd gear the truck automatically accelerated as if i was pushing full throttle and then let off when i hit the brakes, then i had no throttle response i pulled over shut the truck off started it back up and then had throttle response again the check engine light was now on. On my way to autozone to get my codes read it did it one more time where it accelerated by itself i hit the brakes and it stopped accelerating and after that i lost throttle control as in a "dead pedal". This is a huge safety concern if you're coming up to a stop sign or stop light as the truck may accelerate on its own into a bystander or another automobile. I think recall action needs to be taken place

Vehicle will suddendly accelerate at high speeds without warning. This has occurred several times.the dealership/ service manager is unable to fix problem.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.while approaching a stop at 25 mph, the engine rpms increase.the contact must place the gear in neutral and turn off the vehicle.the dealer stated that they would change the cruise control servo and reprogram the computer.the current mileage was 54,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Cruise control was on andvehicle accelerated. Vehicle went to 80 mph in a matter of moments. Consumer pressed the emergency brake on and the vehicle kept going. Consumer had to turn the ignition key to off in order stop the vehicle.

When i tried to switch the ac to defrost, it would not worked.kept hearing a "thunk" from inside the dash.defrost would not switch over and air continued blowing from vents.created an extreme visibility impairment.

The mechanism (hvac) that directs hot and cold air among the windshield, dash, and floor failed.it was a very cold day in december and i was attending a funeral 150 miles from home.it was a safety concern because the windshield kept frosting up and my feet became very cold because all the heat was coming out of the dash.the hvac could not be fixed en route because (1) it took three weeks to get a new hvac housing, (2) it was a saturday afternoon and repair stations were closed, and (3) the repair takes about 8 hours because the entire dash has to be removed to replace the hvac housing and doors.it cost $1,417.45 to fix. (i can furnish a copy of the invoice if you like.) i have learned that the failure of this hard-to-get-at plastic housing is not uncommon among dodge trucks.in fact in this small town of 2,500 people another 2003 dodge truck came in for repairs to the same dealership with the same problem in the same week.dodge is obviously using faulty materials.

The defrost door and the blend door in my 2003 dodge ram 2500 is inoperative. It failed during the winter of 2007. The windshield will not clear thus causing an extreme hazard when attempting to drive the vehicle in inclement weather.i took the vehicle to the dealership in may 2008 and they admitted there was a problem and that there was a technical service bulletin but would not cover the repair due to being out of warranty. I agreed to pay for the repair. Upon them repairing it they discovered that all of the inside duct doors had failed and charged me to replace all of them. It has again broken and the dealer will not cover the repairs. I asked how it could fail again and they told me chrysler has not corrected the failed parts and are providing faulty parts for the repairs. I contacted chrysler and they declined any assistance. This is a serious safety hazard as the windshield and all other windows will fog over preventing visibility. I have searched the internet and have found this to be a large scale problem in these trucks. A safety recall should be done.

It was snowing i had my three children in the truck the window fogged and when i put on the defrost it only came out the vents and did not clear the windshield i could not see as i was going down the highway and had to pull off the road. It was fixed once before in 2007 and did not last 6 months.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that the defroster was inoperable. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.the vin was unavailable.

2003 dodge ram pickup has defroster that will not work because air only blows out front vent.unable to defrost ice while driving.

Defrosters will not come on when control knob is turned to defrost position.during my recent trip from one state to the next i had to drive through a snow/ ice storm and needed to defrost my windshield, i turned the knob to defrost but nothing came out it just continued to blow through the vents.i have been having this problem now and it is causing dangerous commutes for me.

The heater/ defroster does not function properly. It results in no heat by my lower extremities and poor defrosting of windshield. I contacted the dealership and they informed me that i was not the only 2003 dodge ram 2500 to have this issue. I took it to another mechanic and he confirmed that i was not the first with this issue. I count ten including myself. I went to the manufacture and got a copy of a service bulletin detailing this issue, but no formal recall was ever issued. Chrysler refuses to do anything because they do not consider this a safety issue. I personally consider poor visibility from one's windshield due to faulty defroster a safety issue. No one has had a crash to my knowledge, but if a cop can write a citation for a minor chip, could they not do the same for a foggy windshield?

Defroster and floor vents do not work.heat and a/c only blows out of the dash vents.took to dealer and was told that they get 2 to 3 in a month with the actuator door is broke and dodge has been made aware but no recall.i was told this is not a safety issue.living in northern michigan in the middle of winter with no defrost is a safety issue.hard to drive if you can't see.cost will be between 1200 and 1500 dollars for something that should be recalled.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that fluid was leaking out of his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the heater coil was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that heater coilwas replaced four times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 232,000 and the current mileage was 245,000.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. While parked the contact noticed minimal air was emitting from the defroster vents. The contact stated there was a hinge that fractured on the blend door not allowing the air to come in contact with the windshield properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics and was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage 144,000.

No heat or defrost on my 2003 dodge ram 2500. All air blows out dash. Problems defrosting windows and keeping clear. Was told by the dealer that it is not covered and would have to pay for it out of my pocket. At least $1000.

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.

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.

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.

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).

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. When operating the vehicle, the windshield defroster was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air vent door was improperly calibrated and the air was not directed towards the windshield. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.

A downpour came while i was driving with 5 children in the truck.the window fogged up and i turned on defroster and the air wouldn't come through defroster!i was blinded!the air will not blow through my defroster.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when using the defroster, very little air was emitted from the vents and would not defrost the windows.the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised him that the defroster door failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The current mileage was approximately 225,000. The vin was unavailable.

The defroster failed.as a result, the driver's visibility became impaired.*sc

Hvac system will not let the defroster work.dodge has issued a tsb for this issue.tsb 24-004-03.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The defroster and heat malfunctioned. The visibility through the windshield was limited. The defroster was on for 45 minutes and the windshield would not defrost. The dealer replaced the door that directs the air. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.updated 02/14/08

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the defroster failed and he was unable to clear the windshield when it was cold or when the window would become foggy. The contact stated that the blend door caused the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.

The switch on the climate control panel cannot change the air from the floor to the vents or defrost. The door in the air box does not move.

The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the defroster and heater door fractured and the contact was unable to use either component and the winshield would become extremely fogged whenever it would rain. The dealer was contacted who stated there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Blower dafters will not operate properly to defrost windshield in freezing temperatures or rain. Making it impossible to see while driving in this kind of weather.

When turning on defroster for my window it would not blow through.

A recall is due. Driving the 2003 dodge heavy duty 2500 hemi pickup towards work in the dark morning hours of 02-10-05 in anchorage alaska, the wiper arm and attached wiper blade on the (left) drivers side windshield fell off at 45 mph while in use on a rare 40 f degree warm morning, heavily sanded and slushy covered road way. The view became instantly blurry and hard to focus on the dangers ahead, while the following vehicles barely escaped the projectile of the assembly of steel and plastic. The second vehicle hit it and destroyed any attempts to investigate its reasons for failure to stay with the truck. When she was able to stop and clean the windshield to see she was greatly shaken and afraid of the final duration to work. She then swapped the passenger side to the drivers side and finished her trip. She called me and told me that the arm fell off again, and said that it had happened before, due to the ice and snow that deposit in the plastic trim cover of the arms locking clip below the arms base. That the arm hits the ice and switches the lock into the off position and than the motor power tosses the arm off the truck in any given direction. The dodge dealer declares to us this is a common event in the northern environments. They warranted the whole assembly and admitted that this only happens on the drivers side. They admitted the problem was always the drivers side because the way the snow piles and melts into an icy dam in the arms way to operate freely. I believe that a black neoprene doughnut could be placed under the arm and through the splinted socket below the arm to stop the ice damming in this sensitive area and or a screw inserted into the safety tab to prevent the ice from opening the switch. Drivers in the northern climates should be notified about this problem. And the arm could use a leash to keep from leaving the vehicle. The dealer i went to was lithia of south anchorage. Apparently they are aware of the problem.

My 03 dodge 2500 diesel ram truck occasionally gets an extremely violent front end vibration after hitting bumps or ruts in the road. Failure happens anywhere from 500 miles to 7000 miles apart. *ln

The way these rims are designed are very poor.water gets trapped inside the rim rots them out. I was driving down the street when all in a sudden, the part of the rim that has the 8 holes where you would bolt the rim to the vehicle completely separated from the drum part of the rim, the tire went flat, and vehicle stopped. And to even get to the actual lug nuts, i had to destroy the chrome face to get to them because they shifted when the rim separated from 8 bolt pattern. This is a huge safety concern, i consider myself lucky i didn't cause myself or anybody else on the road any harm or even death. After seeing that, i replaced all 4 rims and tires, a $1500 bill i wasn't planning on but got to be safe for my sake and everyone else on the road.

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