2003 Dodge RAM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Dodge RAM, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ventilation system failed as is common with these vehicles. Due to weal parts, the, doors that control air flow through the ventilation ducts broke. I have slowly replace each of the four doors as they failed. As they went out it affected every aspect of ventilation, including the defrost. After doing some research it is evident Dodge was fully aware of this issue but made no improvements to the system, continuing to sell these vehicles to an unsuspecting public for several years.”
NHTSA complaint #10472710, filed 2012-08, 65,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated defogger system stopped working due to the design. The inner routing flap broke, allowing the heat to go to the air conditioning vents instead of the windshield defroster/defogger blower. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer however, no repairs have been made due to excessive expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10144540, filed 2005-12, 78,000 miles“The windows of the van will not clear of fog with the heater on hot and the blower on high. The dealer said that they can't fix the problem,that all vans of this year act the same. I have to drive with the rear window open.”
NHTSA complaint #10108152, filed 2005-01, 10 miles“I took my '03 Dodge RAM to mcpeek Dodge dealership in anaheim, ca for warranty windshield wiper repair work. The truck was in perfect condition except for the wipers. Later in the day the service person called me to let me know the work was completed, but by-the-way, we noticed your check engine light was on - do you want us to check this out? I replied first of all the light was not on when I brought it in and second I was not going to pay any diagnostic fee and I expect it to be corrected when I pick it up. It was not corrected and delivered back to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153900, filed 2006-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 27 | 4% |
| 1994 | 33 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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