Exterior Rearview Mirror Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the front passenger side mirror flew off the vehicle. The mirror was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 03v077000 (visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior). One year later, the same mirror detached from the vehicle again. The contact has attempted to get it repaired by the dealer, but has been getting the run around. The current mileage is 9400 and the failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 09/10/08 updated 09/15/08.

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Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the side view mirror he replaced on the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The consumer received a recall notice for the side view mirror recall#03v077000.

Driver's mirror does not heat up to melt snow/ice in winter.

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The vehicles driver side rear view mirror failed to stay in place which resulted in poor visibility.

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The two rear view mirrors have fallen. The dealer was notified. De los espejos laterales se estan desprendiendo.

Both exterior mirrors turn in while driving making it impossible to see. This is the same problem that others have been having such as complaint #'s 724822, 9001529, 890575, 882388, 747014. I purchased this vehicle used from a Dodge dealership and after one day took it to them and discussed the problem with them and was told by some in the service dept. That they were not original mirrors. I know that these are the origianl mirrors by seeing over 100 trucks on the road with the same ones on them. I found that a sorry way to get by without discussing the problem with me, I was not asking them to fix them just if there was a way to do it. Regent Dodge in nashville is a sorry excuse for a Dodge dealership and no one should buy anything from them, and especially take anything to them to be worked on. I would appreciate any help on getting this problem taken care of since it is a major problem with being able to see other drivers while driving.

While driving the vehicle, both mirrors rear view exterior collapse. Dealer has replaced. Please provide further information:: mr.

The mechanism that holds the outside mirror in place failed due to unknown cause. The mirror flops around making vision in it impossible. When I took it to the dealer for repair I was informed that they were on backorderr and probably would not be available for a month or more due to the number of thes failures nationwide they were overwhelmed withorders. He also stated that he personally knew of many vechicles driving that had both mirrors broken in the same way. They tried to tape it in place but this failed to hold the first time I took it on the freeway which means I had no vision down the driver's side of the car and I beleive the is illegal as well a very dangerous. I belive tha if this is as it appears to be a very large scale problem that there should be a recall of this mirror. I don't feel comfortable with simple replacement if this is a proorly manufactured part.

The heated electric mirrors on my 2002 Dodge 1500 quad cab pickup are defective. Both the passanger and drivers side mirrors which mount to the door frame have come apart. The design of the mirror as well as the components inside are faulty. There is a shaft inside the mirror case that holds the mirror stationary by the tension held by a coil spring on the housing. The normal purpose of this mechanism is to allow the mirror to fold in or out when the mirror strikes a fixed object, saving the mirror from being broken. In this faulty assembly, the retainer clip which holds the coil spring and mirror housing in place fails, allowing the mirror to swing toward the fender when slowing or toward the door window when speeding up. Not only does this render the mirror useless, it also increases the chances of having an accident form not being able to see anything behind the vehicle when backing or anything to the side when switching lanes. The mirror could possible come off the shaft completely causing damage to the vehicle and by becoming a projectile on the highway. The mirror could also hit the door glass causing it to shatter. Replacement mirrors are on back order according to the dealer and there have been many mirrors that have failed. Both the mechanics at the delearships and Chrysler know about the defect. The only way to get the mirrors replaced is after they actually fail. After the passanger side mirror failed, I had it replaced at the dealership. The service manager told me that they would not replace the drivers side mirror unless it actually failed. A couple of weeks later, it failed as well, leaving me in very heavy traffic without a drivers side mirror. I believe Chrysler should recall all vehicles with the defective mirrors and replace the pair to get this danger off the street.

Exterior mirrors on both doors of the vehicle failed to remain in place by "moving in the wind". Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that mirrors needed to be replaced at consumer's cost.

Both side mirrors are located too high. When consumer attempts to make a left turn, headlights of vehicle behind consumer reflect directly into consumer's eyes, causing loss of vision.

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The failure of the rear view mirror appears to be a manufacturers defect. The mirror support arm became loose internal to the connection bracket on the vehicle and the mirror would not remain stable once it was set and the vehicle placed in motion. As you drive the mirror would just flap in the wind. After having the mirror replaced and looking at the malfunctioning mirror, my investigation concluded that there are four(4) internal screws and a bracket that secures and stabilizes and secures the mirror support arm internally. Two(2) of the four(4) screws securing the support arm was found to be loose and bouncing around inside the support cover. The screws or hardware shows no signs of being stripped or worn, they were just loose. With this mirror being a safety item, I feel the manufacturer should absorb this costly repair of $379. 32 when these failures occur. Thank you very much for any insight or guidance you may provide in resolving this issue.

Both exterior mirrors would fold in while driving, causing blind spot and almost a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and replace mirrors, but problem still reoccurring. Dealer refuses any more assistance. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Both exterior mirrors are defective. They will not remain stationary and move around in the wind. I have seen other similar vehicles with the same defect. I contacted the Dodge customer department but they claimed no knowledge of the problem. I have tried to repair the defect but it was only temporary. They broke once again in several months.

Driver's rearview mirror failed. Qcaw.

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Side mirrors shake and vibrate at all speeds .

The consumer stated that the left-side rearview mirror was defective. The left side rear mirror was positioned incorrectly which caused the consumer to be rear ended by a tractor trailer.

Exterior rearview mirror experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 077 000; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

The consumer contacted the dealer in advance to schedule appointment for recall remedy 03v077000 and verify that parts would be available. The dealer confirmed. On 05/15/03, consumer arrived for appointment was told would be approximately 1. 5 hours. After 2 hours, consumer inquired as to status of remedy, the dealer advised that the were only able to fix 1 of the mirrors because did not have the parts for the second mirror. The dealer was also very rude not informing the customer when the needed part would arrive or how they would notify her.

Left outside rearview mirror and inside rearview mirror vibrates causing poor visibility at night causing headlights to be a blur. Nlm.

New glass on the right hand exterior mirrior gives driver a deceptive view of other vehicles while driving. Dealer has been contacted.

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Mirror is defective, blocks vision.

The side view mirrors were loose. There was a recall for the problem. The clip which was used to secure the mirror failed. As a result consumer's mirror fell off on the driver's side.