11 problems related to defogger have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The defroster will not activate-found TSB 24-004-03 relates to this issue. Chrysler should have recalled these vehicles for repair due to numerous number of failures and safety issue related to not having DE-ice or defrost capability.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that when using the defroster, very little air was emitted from the vents and would not defrost the windows. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised him that the defroster door failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The current mileage was approximately 225,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. While attempting to use the heating system in the vehicle, the contact noticed that the switch which controlled the flow of the air would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the blend door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 193,000 and the failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/11/12 the consumer stated the dash was cracked. 05/21/12.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the defroster failed and he was unable to clear the windshield when it was cold or when the window would become foggy. The contact stated that the blend door caused the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the defroster and heater door fractured and the contact was unable to use either component and the winshield would become extremely fogged whenever it would rain. The dealer was contacted who stated there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The switch on the climate control panel cannot change the air from the floor to the vents or defrost. The door in the air box does not move.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The defroster and heat malfunctioned. The visibility through the windshield was limited. The defroster was on for 45 minutes and the windshield would not defrost. The dealer replaced the door that directs the air. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. Updated 02/14/08.
A downpour came while I was driving with 5 children in the truck. The window fogged up and I turned on defroster and the air wouldn't come through defroster! I was blinded! the air will not blow through my defroster.
Hvac system will not let the defroster work. Dodge has issued a TSB for this issue. TSB 24-004-03.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. When operating the vehicle, the windshield defroster was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air vent door was improperly calibrated and the air was not directed towards the windshield. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
The defroster failed. As a result, the driver's visibility became impaired.