general problems of the 2013 Dodge Ram 1500

While driving my dog stepped on the window button which I thought was in the lock position and the window opened. I now know the window in the front does not lock, but this certainly distracted me the road putting me in a dangerous situation. I now keep him in the back but it is still a problem when kids are in the car and I have to look two ways at the same time.

I feel that the headlights (halogen) on my 2013 Ram 1500 slt are inadequate to drive the truck safely. The low beams are too dim and yellowish to see down the road. I have had many vehicles in my 35+ years of driving and these are the worst headlights of any car or truck I have ever seen or experienced. I have seen other 2013 ram trucks with similar headlights with the same dimness and yellowish lighting. I find myself over using the high beams simply because the low beams fail to do the job. Others have had to have complained about this, ram needs to take action to correct this problem before something bad happens. Another problem with these trucks is that there is a approximate 1 second delay when using the horn to warn other drivers. Take that 1 second delay while driving at 30. . . 40. . . 50 mph and it magnifies the danger.

After driving on snow and slushy roads I couldn't get the vehicle to shift into the reverse or park position. I couldn't even move the selector into those positions.

This is an ongoing thing this happens every time I go somewhere every time the doors locked my arm skin gets caught in the lock when it goes to lock position it is the part where you say your arm on top of the doorwhile your arm is on the door it pinches your skin when the lock is turned on.

Instrument cluster failure while driving. Instrument cluster shuts down while driving and instrument cluster fails while driving. Instrument cluster so far has rebooted and returned to working condition but so far cluster has failed around 20+ times while driving. Unknown if instrument cluster will resume functioning after failure until it does restart. Secondary condition to entertainment cluster multiple failure. Entertainment console cluster replaced due to multiple failure of touch screen system. This failed to resolve the instrument cluster problem despite dealership assurances that it would. Instrument cluster being replaced now on truck. Truck 10 months old - multiple entertainment console failures & instrument cluster failures. Dealer unable to diagnose problem with instrument cluster making vehicle unsafe to drive due to possible instrument cluster failure. Unknown if this is a hardware problem, software problem or electrical problem. Numerous trips to dealership and speaking with ram customer service has failed to resolve issue.

Inside rearview mirror needs to be readjusted daily. -- first complaing to dealer was 1-24-13, 2665 miles. Dealer ordered mirror and replaced on 1-31-13. New mirror had same problem. Second complaing 2-26-13, 3799 miles. Chrysler response: known issue by Chrysler -- "rearview mirror loses adjustment after a few days. Inspected mirror. Checked for applicable TSB's. Tech tips and star online cases. Chrysler responded to requests for technical assistance but offered no solution at this time. Suggesting that harsh/rough road conditions may affect the mirror's ability to retain its adjustment. This is considered a normal condition and no attempt to repair it should be made. " I informed the local dealer that was an unacceptable response. Third complaint 5-16-13, 8974 miles. Dealer response: "inspected mirror for defects. Road tested. No problems found. No updated parts available. " inside rearview mirror provides visibility that the outside mirrors do not, particularly in reduced visibility when outside mirrors are fogged, frosty, or icy. Made a 2,775 mile trip from maryland to the michigan upper peninsula and mirror had to be adjusted a few times daily on the drive up and back. Made a 2,050 mile trip from maryland to florida and mirror had to be adjusted a few times daily on the drive down and back. This issue becomes a hazard when the driver finally realizes they are moving their head to get a safe view in the rearview mirror. Rearview mirrors are a basic safety feature of all motor vehicles on the road. They need to be reliable. A driver not realizing this mirror is out of adjustment until having to crane their head to get a safe view in the rearview mirror is quite distracting. Driver distractions while driving at interstate speeds is a safety hazard. A vehicle travelling 70 mph is going 102+ feet per second - any distraction is hazardous.