Ignition Switch Problems of Dodge RAM

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact stated the air conditioner blower motor failed. The contact applied pressure to the ignition switch and the air conditioner began to function. In addition, the contact stated the windshield wipers had malfunctioned and was also connected to the ignition switch. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the dealer perform a diagnostic test, at the contacts expense. The manufacturer did not provide any further assistance. The contact did not feel safe in the vehicle and stated he was no longer driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 73,000.

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- the contact stated that approximately 2- 3 days after purchasing the vehicle had difficulties inserting the key into the ignition. The contact stated the key became stuck ,and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The steering column was replaced for the third time . The contact stated that she did not get the vehicle back from the repair shop between the second and third replacement. The repair shop put the steering column in wrong position , and advised her they would need to order a new one. Also, they cut the air bag when replacing the steering column. The vehiclewas a 1997 Dodge Ram .

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Complaint involving 2002 Dodge Ram truck. (nar) the consumer has experienced ongoing problems with vehicle and requested that the dealership repurchase the vehicle.

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Theres was a small hole like a screw hole located on side of steering wheel while driving at 40 mph, and keys that hung down from ignition got caught in hole and locked up steering wheel, causing consumer to lose control, and vehicle crashed into a guardrail. Please provide any further information.

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While tryinng to start engine ignition switch caught on fire and burned. Dealer got contacted. Please provide more information.

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Headlights don't work when steering wheel is in a downward driving position. If steering wheel is pushed all the way up headlights come on. Consumer received a recall 00v135000/ manufacturer's recall 875. When vehicle was taken into dealer's repair shop, dealer wasn't sure if recall was for that specific problem. Dealer didn't fix it under recall.

Consumer received recall 00v135 and set up an appointment for repairs for this recall plus two prior recalls, consumer is angry because dealer stated that no parts were available for the blower motor relay even though an appointment had been made, none of the recalls have been completed.

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Recall 00 v 135 000/ignition switch ch/wiring: recall repaired at efird Jeep eagle pontiac; florence, SC; phone# 843/679-5031. After repairs were done ignition swtich started to overheat. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Had received recall notice for ignition switch on 7/19/00 & contacted dealer. Indication was repairs will not be take place for 6 weeks. Owner was upset. Time frame was not reasonable. Vehicle could catch fire.

Whenever air conditioning & heater switch is turned on it causes the ignition switch to overheat due to an electrical short. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

The ignition switch melted the plastic shroud under the steering column. The air conditioner was running when this occurred. The radio was on also. After this occurred, the radio no longer works right either. The dealer said there is a replacement switch, but did not cover it under the warranty. The dealer said they were having problems with the switch, that's why there was a new replacement switch. Cost over $350, including installation. This does not include replacing the radio. They did not know why the radio went bad. The dealer was fred beans in doylestown, PA. The original ball joints and front axle were never greased at the factory. There are no grease fittings to add grease. The dealer would not cover it under warranty. The mechanic said he could tell that they were bone dry & never greased at the factory.

Ignition switch faiulure, the key gets stuck in the switch and can not get the key out.

There are two points where there are holes in back of steering wheel. If you have a long key on you key chain, it can become lodged in the holes and prevent you from turning the vehicle. There needs to be some type of plug in these holes to prevent this from rand possibly causing an accident.

Consumer contacted dealer at heart of texas Dodge for recall 00v135000/ manufacturer's recall 875 in austin, texas. Was told that dealer could not make appointment until the end of October. Consumer is now experiencing defect.

Received recall 00v135000 & contacted dealer. Informed repairs can be done on ignition switch. Took vehicle in & was told it will take over 2 hours. Talked to general manager of dealership jerry, and was informed that he must take care of employees. He urged consumer to take vehicle elsewhere. This happened after requesting service manager to give $20 for fuel & time. Took vehicle to another dealership & was informed to come back in 4 weeks. Problem might cause fire if waiting 4 weeks for repairs.

Consumer received recall 00v135000/ manufacturer's recall 875 for ignition switch. Vehicle was taken in to be repaired, the job was not complete. Dealer told consumer the remaining problem has nothing to do with the recall.

Consumer received recall #00v13500 concerning ignition switch failure. Contacted performance Dodge in glendale, az. Dealer claimed there were no parts available , did not set up appointment for consumer . Consumer has been waiting for a long period of time, and has also contacted other dealers. But, can not get recall repairs done.

Consumer declined recall repair (00v-135) due to dealership scheduling problem.

Recall # 00v135000 daimlerchrysler/ignition switch; after arriving for schedule appointment, owner was informed that parts were not available to correct campaign. Owner called 6 other dealerships. No parts are available to correct campaign. Parts will not be available for other 3 weeks.