Owners have filed 22 complaints
about the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN with NHTSA between 2003 and 2016.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 9 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 35
Against the median year of the Dodge RAM VAN. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 94
18.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 68
40% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2003 Dodge RAM VAN
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Electrical System
522.7%
0 crashes, 2 fires · median 40,000 mi
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
418.2%
Median failure at 15,007 miles
Lights
29.1%
Median failure at 7,179 miles
Suspension
29.1%
Median failure at 134,749 miles
Steering
29.1%
Median failure at 134,749 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
29.1%
Median failure at 148,505 miles
Other & Unspecified
14.5%
Child Seats
14.5%
Seats
14.5%
Body & Structure
14.5%
Median failure at 190,000 miles
Airbags
14.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 58,563 mi
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
16.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
213.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
16.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
213.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
213.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
640.0%
150,000+ miles
16.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 2003peak 3Oct 2016
NHTSA investigations into the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE02082Opened 6 Nov 2002Closed 23 Apr 2003SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
Recalls on the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20041294,392 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector and compromise the sealing integrity of the connector. This may allow development of a high resistance short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire. Correction: Dealer will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage, and replace the connector as necessary. All affected vehicles will also have a shield installed to protect the connector from future battery electrolyte leakage.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 30,000 milesAkron, OHFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CONTACT WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 8/19/13
NHTSA complaint #10515477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,563 milesKeauhou, HICrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM VAN. HE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE BOOTH WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THEY PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,563.
NHTSA complaint #10285916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesHanover, MDFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS VEHICLE BELONGS TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. THE VAN HAD AN UNDER HOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA WHILE PARKED. THE VAN IS DECLARED A "TOTAL LOSS". DAIMLERCHRYSLER ISSUED SAFETY RECALL D20 IN 2004 TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BUT THE RECALL REPAIR HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. VERIZON HAS HAD 29 UNDER HOOD FIRE INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT WARRANTS FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND ACTION.
NHTSA complaint #10243637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 190,000 milesBayville, NJ
STRUCTURE:BODY
IN JULY OF 2015, THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE STEERING ARM TO THE FRAME, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED AS I WAS MAKING A TURN. THIS I HAD REPAIRED (WELDED) SHORTLY AFTERWARD. THE FRAME WAS DISINTEGRATING FROM UNDERNEATH ME. ON 09/02/2016 THE FRAME TOTALLY SEPARATED WHERE THE STEERING CONNECTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. I FIND THE METAL THAT WAS USED FOR THE FRAME THIN, CHEAP, UNTREATED, AND UNSAFE! 12 YEARS IS MUCH TO SHORT OF TIME FOR A VEHICLE TO BE RETIRED BY A RUSTED FRAME! CHRYSLER HAS A DOCUMENTED COMPLAINT FROM ME ABOUT THIS AND OF COURSE THEY'RE DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #10918694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,505 milesIndianapolis, IN
POWER TRAIN
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH AND LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF VEHICLE STEERING FOUND OUT IT WAS DUE TO A RUSTED FRAMED. TOTALLY UNSAFE VAN. I WAS GLAD IT WAS NOT VERY BUSY ON THE INTERSTATE OR I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED A MANUFACTURE CAN HAVE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. IT IS TOTAL FRAME LOST TO RUST.
NHTSA complaint #10780681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,505 milesIndianapolis, IN
STEERING
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH AND LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF VEHICLE STEERING FOUND OUT IT WAS DUE TO A RUSTED FRAMED. TOTALLY UNSAFE VAN. I WAS GLAD IT WAS NOT VERY BUSY ON THE INTERSTATE OR I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED A MANUFACTURE CAN HAVE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. IT IS TOTAL FRAME LOST TO RUST.
NHTSA complaint #10780681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,505 milesIndianapolis, IN
SUSPENSION
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH AND LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF VEHICLE STEERING FOUND OUT IT WAS DUE TO A RUSTED FRAMED. TOTALLY UNSAFE VAN. I WAS GLAD IT WAS NOT VERY BUSY ON THE INTERSTATE OR I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED A MANUFACTURE CAN HAVE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. IT IS TOTAL FRAME LOST TO RUST.
NHTSA complaint #10780681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,993 milesRush, NY
STEERING
FOR 2 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT , NOTICED STEERING WHEEL KEPT CHANGING ORIENTATION WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. A LOT OF GROANING AND CREAKING NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION IN RIGHT TURNS AS WELL AS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PARKED VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDERSIDE TO FIND THAT IDLER ARM BRACKET WAS TEARING AWAY FROM FRAME RAIL DUE TO ROT. AFTER PARKING VEHICLE , I MOVED IT AROUND IN THE DRIVEWAY NO MORE THAN 3 TIMES BEFORE IDLER ARM BRACKET COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME RAIL WITH A VERY LOUD POP.. VAN NOW HAS NO STEERING AND IS JUNK SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. INSPECTION OF FRONT FRAME RAIL AREA REVEALS HEAVY ROT ON BOTH FRONT FRAME RAILS AND STEERING GEAR MOUNT AS WELL. THE REST OF THE BODY IS TYPICAL FOR 10 YRS OLD IN UPSTATE NY. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED VEHICLES 20+ YRS OLD WITH BODY ROT , BUT HAVE NEVER HAD ANY FRAME ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH ROT. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH , THIS APPEARS TO BE QUITE COMMON ON FULL SIZE DODGE VANS. WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER CORP. , BUT DON'T EXPECT MUCH TO COME OF IT. ABSOLUTELY AMAZED THAT PEOPLE HAVE NOT DIED AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT. CONSIDERING THE NUMBER OF THESE VANS STILL ON THE ROAD , I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A GROWING CONCERN FOR THOSE THAT OWN AND DRIVE THEM AS WELL AS OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD WITH THEM.
NHTSA complaint #10557231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,993 milesRush, NY
SUSPENSION
FOR 2 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT , NOTICED STEERING WHEEL KEPT CHANGING ORIENTATION WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. A LOT OF GROANING AND CREAKING NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION IN RIGHT TURNS AS WELL AS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PARKED VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDERSIDE TO FIND THAT IDLER ARM BRACKET WAS TEARING AWAY FROM FRAME RAIL DUE TO ROT. AFTER PARKING VEHICLE , I MOVED IT AROUND IN THE DRIVEWAY NO MORE THAN 3 TIMES BEFORE IDLER ARM BRACKET COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME RAIL WITH A VERY LOUD POP.. VAN NOW HAS NO STEERING AND IS JUNK SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. INSPECTION OF FRONT FRAME RAIL AREA REVEALS HEAVY ROT ON BOTH FRONT FRAME RAILS AND STEERING GEAR MOUNT AS WELL. THE REST OF THE BODY IS TYPICAL FOR 10 YRS OLD IN UPSTATE NY. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED VEHICLES 20+ YRS OLD WITH BODY ROT , BUT HAVE NEVER HAD ANY FRAME ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH ROT. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH , THIS APPEARS TO BE QUITE COMMON ON FULL SIZE DODGE VANS. WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER CORP. , BUT DON'T EXPECT MUCH TO COME OF IT. ABSOLUTELY AMAZED THAT PEOPLE HAVE NOT DIED AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT. CONSIDERING THE NUMBER OF THESE VANS STILL ON THE ROAD , I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A GROWING CONCERN FOR THOSE THAT OWN AND DRIVE THEM AS WELL AS OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD WITH THEM.
NHTSA complaint #10557231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesAkron, OHFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CONTACT WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 8/19/13
NHTSA complaint #10515477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 143,508 milesRockaway, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VAN SHUTS DOWN ANY WHERE ANY TIME ANY SPEED AND READS NO BUS THIS HAS BEEN HAPPEN FOR TO LONG AND THEY DON'T EVEN OFFER A SOLUTION.I BOUGHT A SCANNER FOR A 100.00 DOLLARS IT WAS A WASTE OFF MONEY CAN'T READ CODES WITH THE NO BUS ANY WAY IF IT'S NOT THE PCM THEN WHY HAVE CODES FOR ALL THE OTHER SENSORS IF IT TURNS OFF ANYWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10367303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
SEATS
AFTER PURCHASING A PRE-OWNED DODGE RAM CONVERSION VAN, I DISCOVERED THAT THE LATCH SYSTEM IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE CHILD CAR SEATS THAT I PURCHASED FOR MY CHILD. THE SIDE ATTACHMENTS WORK FINE, BUT THE SEAT BACK EXTENDS TOO FAR UP TO ALLOW THE TIP LATCH HANESS TO REACH THE ATTACHMENT POINT LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT ITSELF.
NHTSA complaint #10322497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AFTER PURCHASING A PRE-OWNED DODGE RAM CONVERSION VAN, I DISCOVERED THAT THE LATCH SYSTEM IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE CHILD CAR SEATS THAT I PURCHASED FOR MY CHILD. THE SIDE ATTACHMENTS WORK FINE, BUT THE SEAT BACK EXTENDS TOO FAR UP TO ALLOW THE TIP LATCH HANESS TO REACH THE ATTACHMENT POINT LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT ITSELF.
NHTSA complaint #10322497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
CHILD SEAT
AFTER PURCHASING A PRE-OWNED DODGE RAM CONVERSION VAN, I DISCOVERED THAT THE LATCH SYSTEM IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE CHILD CAR SEATS THAT I PURCHASED FOR MY CHILD. THE SIDE ATTACHMENTS WORK FINE, BUT THE SEAT BACK EXTENDS TOO FAR UP TO ALLOW THE TIP LATCH HANESS TO REACH THE ATTACHMENT POINT LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT ITSELF.
NHTSA complaint #10322497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,563 milesKeauhou, HICrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM VAN. HE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE BOOTH WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THEY PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,563.
NHTSA complaint #10285916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesTaylor, MI
VISIBILITY
COLD WEATHER OUTSIDE. WINDOWS FOG UP AND GET ICE ON THEM. SIDE WINDOWS CAN NOT SEE OUT OF AND FRONT WINDOW GETS OVAL ON IT. MUST USE ICE SCRAPER TO SCRAPE ICE AWAY TO SEE. TOOK TO DEALER, FIRST TIME FIXED FOR ABOUT A YEAR WITH REPLACING A PART IN THE DEFROSTING SYSTEM, NEXT TIME DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THIS COULD BECOME A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS YOU CANNOT SEE OUT THE WINDOWS AT TIMES AND I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER. GETS WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #10282950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesHanover, MDFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS VEHICLE BELONGS TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. THE VAN HAD AN UNDER HOOD FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ABS MODULE AREA WHILE PARKED. THE VAN IS DECLARED A "TOTAL LOSS". DAIMLERCHRYSLER ISSUED SAFETY RECALL D20 IN 2004 TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BUT THE RECALL REPAIR HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. VERIZON HAS HAD 29 UNDER HOOD FIRE INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT WARRANTS FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND ACTION.
NHTSA complaint #10243637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, IL
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
WINDOWS IN 2003 DODGE RAM VAN FOG UP AND FROST IN COLD TEMPERATURES. THE FASTER I GO, THE MORE IT FROSTS UP. WE HAVE TO USE AN ICE SCRAPER ON THE INSIDE, WHICH IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WHEN I PARK THE VAN FOR A FEW MINUTES, IT DEFROSTS. CHRYSLER SAYS THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO FOR IT. AIR IS LEAKING FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE VAN.
NHTSA complaint #10182251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesFriendswood, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DT: 2003 DODGE CARAVAN, THE MAIN COMPUTER SHUTS THE CAR OFF. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP, AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT THE IGNITION SWITCH BUT THE MAIN COMPUTER ITSELF. WITH OUT THE COMPUTER ON, THE CAR STAYS ON. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS REQUESTED BUT FOUND OUT ON 5/20/05 THAT IT HAD NOT BEEN ADDED TO PURCHASE PRICE.
NHTSA complaint #10121933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trevor, WI
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
IN COLD WEATHER ALL WINDOWS IN THE VAN FREEZE UP. I HAVE TO TURN THE DEFROST BLOWER TO HIGH JUST TO SEE OUT THE FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. TO TURN EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT I HAVE TO LOWER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS TO SEE IF THERE IS ONCOMING CARS. GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE I AM NOT ABLE TO SEE OUT THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. THE ONLY WAY TO SEE A LITTLE IS TO USE MY ICE SCRAPER ON THE INSIDE OF THE VAN. HAVING FOUR SMALL CHILDREN IN THE VAN I SEE THIS AS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE SENT IT TO THE DODGE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. THEY HAVE EVEN SAID THEY HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10112216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14 milesSouth Range, WI
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FOG UP AND ICE OVER WHILE DRIVING IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES. TYPICALLY THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ALSO FOGS OVER ON THE CORNERS FORMING AN OVAL THAT IS FOG FREE. TURNING THE VENT SYSTEM TO FULL DEFROST DOES VERY LITTLE TO REMOVE THE FOG AND FROST. I HAVE HAD TO PURCHASE FANS TO ASSIST IN KEEPING MY WINDOWS CLEAR. THIS CONDITION PREVENTS ME FROM BEING ABLE TO USE MY SIDE MIRRORS AS WELL AS SEEING IF THERE IS ON COMMING TRAFFIC WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN, TYPICALLY I HAVE TO OPEN THE WINDOW OR EVEN THE DOOR IF THE FROST IS SO BAD THAT THE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN (SUCH AS WHEN DRIVING FOR A COUPLE OF HOUR.). I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO LOOK AT AND THEY HAD NO SOLUTION, THEY EVEN CONTACED THE MANUFACTURER WHO BASICALLY SAID THAT'S "NORMAL". I HAVE SEEN AT LEAST TWO OTHER DODGE RAM VAN'S THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10104111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,179 milesHouston, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW HOURS WITH THE LIGHTS ON IN THE EVENING TIME THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE HAD OCCASSION TO SIMPLY GO OUT. IF I STOP FOR ABOUT 10 MIN OR SO THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON. I WITNESSED ANOTHER VAN EXPERIENCE THE SAME THING AND FOLLOWED THE DRIVER TO CONFIRM THE SITUATION. THAT DRIVER ADVISED THAT THEIR IS A BAD SWITCH THAT GETS TO MUCH VIBRATION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. SO FAR I'VE BEEN LUCKY AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10058535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,179 milesHouston, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW HOURS WITH THE LIGHTS ON IN THE EVENING TIME THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE HAD OCCASSION TO SIMPLY GO OUT. IF I STOP FOR ABOUT 10 MIN OR SO THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON. I WITNESSED ANOTHER VAN EXPERIENCE THE SAME THING AND FOLLOWED THE DRIVER TO CONFIRM THE SITUATION. THAT DRIVER ADVISED THAT THEIR IS A BAD SWITCH THAT GETS TO MUCH VIBRATION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. SO FAR I'VE BEEN LUCKY AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10058535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DU Bois, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PASS A LINE OF MOTOR VEHICLE, A COMPUTER WITHIN THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF THE FUEL PUMP AT EIGHTY SIX MPH, THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CUT OFF AND ALMOST CAUSED A NEAR FATAL HEAD ON COLLISION. *TT (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CLIENT MR. DAVID ROMANAK).
NHTSA complaint #10026527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, CA
POWER TRAIN
THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE 4 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIFTING GEARS. (ROADTREK RECREATIONAL VEHICLE).
NHTSA complaint #10011697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.