NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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815 reports41,379 miles · Mar 7, 2005
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility
1) THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS LEADING UP TO THE VEHICLES FAILURES. 2) THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN ENGINE IS ON / THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND PUMP ARE INOPERABLE. THEY BOTH OCCURRED AT THE SAME TIME. FAMILY WAS STUCK ON RAINY HIGHWAY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. 3) DODGE SERVICE "THINKS" THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE SHORT…
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1) THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS LEADING UP TO THE VEHICLES FAILURES. 2) THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN ENGINE IS ON / THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND PUMP ARE INOPERABLE. THEY BOTH OCCURRED AT THE SAME TIME. FAMILY WAS STUCK ON RAINY HIGHWAY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. 3) DODGE SERVICE "THINKS" THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE SHORTED OUT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND RECOMMEND REPLACE BOTH -$750 THERE IS A BACK ORDER FOR BOTH PARTS - APPARENTLY THERE ARE MANY REQUESTS. PART #'S 56045433AF AND 56051036AD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10112640
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 2005
Exterior Lighting
THE TURN SIGNALS DO NOT OPERATE, WHICH IS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO INFORM OTHER DRIVERS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MAKING TURNS. OWNER WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOR THE SECOND TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10113432
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2005
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
WHILE REVERSING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A FENCE/ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND INTO NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10113177
60,000 miles · Feb 18, 2005
Suspension
WHEN DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS RARELY USED OFF ROAD. A NOISE IS HEARD ON BUMPY SURFACES. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10107450
30,000 miles · Feb 18, 2005
Electrical System
THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER,WHICH IS CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS, BLINKERS, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT TO FUNCTION. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *NM OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED FOG LAMPS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS; TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND ALL CLUSTER FUNCTIONS. DEALER REPLACED A SHORTED CLUS…
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THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER,WHICH IS CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS, BLINKERS, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT TO FUNCTION. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *NM OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED FOG LAMPS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS; TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND ALL CLUSTER FUNCTIONS. DEALER REPLACED A SHORTED CLUSTER. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10107296
46,500 miles · Feb 2, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 DODGE RAM 1500. RUSTED VENTS IN GAS CAP CAUSING LEAK AND DEPRESURIZATION OF GAS TANK. LEADING TO ENGINE NEEDS SERVICING LIGHT TO APPEAR ON DASHBOARD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10108446
47,500 miles · Jan 27, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
HEATER STOPPED WORKING. REPLACED THERMOSTAT. ONE WEEK LATER TO LEAVE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWDED. RECEIVED A CALL FROM MECHANIC SAID IT WAS HYDROLOCKED. RECEIVED CALL FRM MECHANIC TODAY 1-27 SAID THE HEAD WAS SPLIT. HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS TRUCK IS A 2002 WITH APPROX. 45000 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST VEHIC…
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HEATER STOPPED WORKING. REPLACED THERMOSTAT. ONE WEEK LATER TO LEAVE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWDED. RECEIVED A CALL FROM MECHANIC SAID IT WAS HYDROLOCKED. RECEIVED CALL FRM MECHANIC TODAY 1-27 SAID THE HEAD WAS SPLIT. HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS TRUCK IS A 2002 WITH APPROX. 45000 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST VEHICLE WE HAVE EVER OWNED....I WILL TELL EVERYONE DO NOT BUY A DODGE OF ANY TYPE....*AK
NHTSA ODI #10108081
35,000 miles · Jan 8, 2005
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH TWO LIGHT POLES AT 45 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE. THE DRIVER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSENGER BROKE THE WINDSHIELD WITH HIS HEAD. ONLY SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. COLLISION HAPPENED IN MEXICO.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10105968
60,000 miles · Jan 5, 2005
Power TrainCrash
THE DIFFERENTIAL BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN TO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IMMOBILE. *AK......MAD EALL TIRES FLAT, AND REAR PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED/FELL OFF THE TRUCK. NO POLICE REPORT OBTAINED. CONSUMER CLAIMED POLICE WERE TRYING TO GET MONEY IN EXCHANGE OF TH…
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THE DIFFERENTIAL BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN TO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IMMOBILE. *AK......MAD EALL TIRES FLAT, AND REAR PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED/FELL OFF THE TRUCK. NO POLICE REPORT OBTAINED. CONSUMER CLAIMED POLICE WERE TRYING TO GET MONEY IN EXCHANGE OF THE REPORT. ON EPICTURE INCLUDED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10106876
63,000 miles · Jan 3, 2005
Electrical System
WIRING FOR MY 2002 DODGE RAM PICKUP 1500 QUAD CAB LIGHT BULB CONTINOUSLY BURN OUT LIKE IN A SEQUENCE ALL TAIL LIGHTS. MY BROTHER IN LAW HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HAD THE WIRING RE DONE WHILE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTEE BECAUSE OF A SHORT. IS THERE ANY RECORD OF ANTHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING? *AK
NHTSA ODI #10105674
Official recalls
3Dec 10, 2003
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Mar 10, 2003
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MIRROR DETENT RETAINER KIT TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Mar 10, 2003
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN CONTAINS AN UNDER-SIZED TERMINAL FOR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CIRCUIT. LOCALIZED HEATING FROM CURRENT FLOW WITH THE BLOWER SPEED SET ON HIGH MAY CAUSE THE TERMINAL CONTACTS TO RELAX AND LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE IMPAIRMENT OF VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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