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Dodge Ram Equipment problems by year

128 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Ram's equipment & accessories. Trailer hitches, mobility equipment, accessories and aftermarket parts.

Equipment complaints by model year

YearEquipment complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20110001
20090001
20070001
20060001
20050001
200427451
200320141
200220101
200130371
200031002
19990001
19980001
19960001
19920001
19910001

Equipment recalls

Equipment: labels

10V474000772 vehicles affected

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 dodge ram d2, dj, and ds-body vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." Some vehicles have been built with certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information...

Equipment: labels

96V0270002,500 vehicles affected

The involved vehicles have tire/wheel specification information on the vehicle certification label which indicates a smaller size tire than required. This does not comply with label requirements of fmvss no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles...

Latest Ram equipment complaints

2001 Dodge RamEquipment & accessoriesCrash2 injuries

The defective plastic dashboard on the 2001 dodge ram broke into fragments and stuck the drivers right eye causing temporary blindness and loss of control to vehicle. This has been a long time well known safety issue for thousands of dodge ram owners that nhsta still says is a "cosmetic issue" I almost killed my child do to your collusion with chrysler deeming this a "cosmetic issue"

Filed Incident EquipmentNHTSA 10985717
2003 Dodge RamEquipment & accessoriesVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front windshield defroster failed to operate whenever activated. The heater and air conditioner system would not circulate the air flow properly through the entire air vents whenever activated. Also, the heat and air conditioner would not blow the correct desired temperature. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that the actuator motors, heater core and flap door actuator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Incident Equipment · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10744331
2000 Dodge RamBrakesEquipment & accessories

2000 Dodge ram 1500 extended cab 2 wheel anti-lock right caliper keeps stickin everything is new I've miss 2wks work cause of it and have been fired because of it I cant go 5 miles with out it stickin I keep takin the caliper back to 3 different part store and they getting pissed I have new shoes,rubber hose,brake booster rwal valve anti lock valve crystal clear fluid its been to a brake shop and they r lost also im always on the side of road takin it apart to depress the caliper not sure if its a c body or not. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · EquipmentNHTSA 10554342
2001 Dodge RamBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

The dash is cracking and caving in. Radio isn't working now due to cut or burnt wires. The passenger side airbag could deploy at any sec with all the cracks and pieces fallen. *Tt

Filed Incident Structure · EquipmentNHTSA 10445960
2001 Dodge RamBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

The vehicle is a 2001 dodge ram truck. The dash board has cracked and poses a safety hazard by dangerous sharp pieces. If I was in an accident one of these pieces could inflict potentially severe injury. *Tr

Filed Incident Structure · EquipmentNHTSA 10397157
2004 Dodge RamAirbagsEquipment & accessoriesCrash

I was traveling north on highway 47 following a van and some other vehicles when all of a sudden everyone locked up and by the time I saw the vehicle in front of me hit the brakes I slammed on my brakes and slid into him damaging his rear panel doors and the front end of my truck. No airbag deployed either on the driver or passenger side of the truck that I was driving. It was raining at the time and the roads were saturated so stopping abruptly was out of the question still I tried, no one was injured in the crash...

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however the very next day I experienced this very severe nose bleed that lasted about 15-20 non stop when it finally slowed to a trickle I went to the nearby hospital emergency room. We were traveling about 40-45 mph when the crash occurred and I'm curious as to why the bags didn't deploy. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bags · EquipmentNHTSA 10390246
2003 Dodge RamSuspensionEquipment & accessories

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated he purchased a set of gabriel ultra shocks, model number 1290-0875-40, that were installed on the vehicle. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact drove over a road bump and the shock blew out. The contact stated that the bolts needed to be tightened yet the failure recurred four times. The auto parts retailer in which he purchased the shocks was contacted and advised that the incorrect bolts were placed in the box he purchased. The contact...

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stated the last time the failure occurred the front wheel bearings, tires and stabilizer link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The vin was not available. Updated 04/15/11*lj updated 08/17/11

Filed Incident Suspension · EquipmentNHTSA 10389762
2001 Dodge RamAirbagsEquipment & accessories

Dashboard and cap is cracking up into jagged pieces. Should the air bags deploy, severe injury could result from being punctured from plastic shrapnel much more than the cause of the airbag deployment. I feel the manufacturer should implement a replacement at no expense. *Ln

Filed Incident Air bags · EquipmentNHTSA 10376839
2004 Dodge RamEquipment & accessories

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a turn when a portion of the cup holder fractured and caused the contact's drink to fall to the floor while the contact was driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to see if the cup holder piece could be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Incident EquipmentNHTSA 10371977
2004 Dodge RamEngine & coolingEquipment & accessories

2004 Dodge ram quad cab with hemi engine. For several years has been stalling, when I finally realized it was stalling shortly after fueling and letting the fuel hose click off. I have had it to the dealer 3x and the usual no problem found answer was given. Just recently after stalling in an intersection after getting gas I took it back to the dealer. They replaced the vapor canister, solenoid and flashed the computer with an update. Picked up the vehicle and same thing happened stalled while turning into a...

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grocery. Took it back dealer says no idea what it is-so they said all that is left is to change the fuel tank assembly, including fuel pump. I just fueled up, let the gas hose click off and now I don't see the stall, at least as yet. There are thousands of complaints out there with the same problem occurring each day and puts folks lives at danger when the vehicle is running slowly and/or turning at intersections etc. Chrysler should live up to the recognition od this serious safety problem. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · EquipmentNHTSA 10370894
2004 Dodge RamElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessories

The turn signals, wipers, and high beams on my 04 dodge ram 1500 have been giving me issues for the last year. This started out as an intermittent problem and has gotten worse over time. At first it was just the turn signals. When I would signal left the right blinker would come on, or visa versa. Then sometimes it would work fine, and other times it would not come on at all. It's gotten worse over time and now I am at the point where only when I signal left will the right signal come on; nothing else works. My...

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hazard switch at one time would work the left signal, and the left clicker would work the right signal but now that does not work either. At this point my hazard switch and left clicker now only work the right blinker and I have no way to work the left. As for the high beams, sometimes I am un-able to disengage them which is very dangerous for on-coming traffic. At this point I do not risk it and just don't use them, which can be dangerous to myself at some times. The wipers have a mind of their own. Sometimes when I have them on full speed/fast in heavy rain they will all of a sudden reduce to the lowest or middle setting. Sometimes they will just not turn on at all. I almost got into a major accident because of this and now just avoid driving in the rain if at all possible. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility · Equipment · Equipment adaptive / mobilityNHTSA 10367076

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