This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the defroster failed to clear the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the HVAC actuator gears was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 78,500.
Annoying sound behind the dash. This is cause by defective system on the electronics of the car. It concerns the recall with K17 reprogram HVAC control head and inspec/replace actuators. This problem has been going on with this vehicle since new, here is 4 years later 2 repairs by dealer one replacement by owner and the problem still going on. The famous motor actuators for the vent opening and closing. Also the change of temperature while the ac is on it has its own mind to go to heat not allowing the full cool effects of the system. I have had this problem since I purchased the truck if this time get fix it will be at their own expense if not I down to my last nerve. Would have to seek legal advise. I have posted in carcomplains.com a lengthy explanation for those who wish to read the whole story. Here it is Dec 5, 13 an it started in May 7, 10. An still not fix.
Defroster / heater/ air conditioner control fails. This problem was suppose to be addressed in K17 recall. K17 recall was performed on 03/22/2011. Heater / defroster / air conditioner controls are still defective as per description of K17 recall. I believe this is a safety issue that Dodge needs to address. In the winter there is no defroster available and there is no way to manually switch to the defroster mode.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, heat would not blow from the vents. As a result, the contact was unable to defrost the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V158000 (equipment:electrical:air conditioner). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 41,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The defrost function no longer works on my 2009 Dodge Ram. It has automatic climate controls which was not covered under the previous recall. The defrost function no longer functions at any time rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive.
- Macon, GA, USA
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A year and a few months after purchasing a new Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up truck, one day its dash began emitting a loud repetitive popping sound and the heater / A/C would no longer function in a defrost / defog mode. As I live in a high-humidity gulf coast area, this is a driving safety issue. My local Dodge service department investigated and found that this continuing problem was due to broken plastic "blend door". the Dodge service department was unable to fix the problem because according to them, the required part is unavailable due to a "nationwide shortage". at least 8 weeks have gone by with this same excuse -- I suspect this a delaying tactic waiting for the warranty to expire.
After doing a basic search I ran into the similar problem regarding the chrome around the shifter. The previous person mentions tinting the windows.....don't worry friend I have "limo tint" a the sun still reflects and will either affect me or my passenger. I thought maybe it was just me but after observing my passenger being blinded and reading this, it assures me that this is definitely a safety hazard and not me just being sensitive.
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- Tierre, SD, USA