2001 DODGE Ram Van Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
727 complaints
The dashboard in this truck has been crumbling to pieces. It is to the point now the gauge cluster and passenger air bag are barely in place. This is a common occurrence on all of these dodge rams and it is definitely a safety hazard
Sep 28, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS DISINTEGRATING. PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD WERE PENETRATING THROUGH THE HEATER VACUUM SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSED THE HEATER NOT TO WORK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
Apr 26, 2019
DASH PANEL HAS CRACKED BADLY TO THE POINT PIECES HAVE FALLEN OUT EXPOSING WIRES, CONNECTORS, DUCTS AND OTHER UNDER-DASH COMPONENTS. I AM CONCERNED THIS MAY AFFECT INFLATION OF AIR BAGS AND POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF CRACKED DASH TO CAUSE SEVERE INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DASH PANEL CRACKING ON THESE MODELS IS WELL KNOWN TO CHRYSLER, AND HAS DRAWN NATIONAL MEDIA ATTENTION (EG NEW YORK TIMES, 2013). CHRYSLER HAS APPARENTLY REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM.
Apr 02, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED TO THE POINT THAT IT FRACTURED INTO PIECES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD AFFECT OTHER COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE DASHBOARD WAS UV COATED. LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF GREAT FALLS (4025 10TH AVE S, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405, (406) 205-3430) WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Feb 25, 2019
DISINTEGRATION OF DASHBOARD PLASTICS. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR DODGE TRUCKS IN THIS TIMEFRAME. IF THIS VEHICLE WERE TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT SUFFICIENT TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS, SHARP PLASTIC SHARDS WOULD BE PROPELLED EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING THE FACE AND EYES.
Sep 15, 2018
+ 722 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
154 complaints
There have been three times now in the last two years, six-eight months of which I never drove the vehicle due to being repaired. I was driving at about 60-70mph. At which time there were no odd or sudden noises, no warning at all when the trucks acceleration goes way up till I let of the gas pedal, go to pull over while two of the three times, my drive shaft is bouncing between the road and underneath the truck which could have bounced up into another vehicle's windshield, radiator or whatever and could have actually hurt or even killed someone. Thank God nothing like that ever happened. After inspecting the problem, in which all three cases, the transfer case has broken off part of the tailshaft of the transmission and once, even broke part of the transfer case to. After trying to look up the problem on line, the exact same problem seems to have happened to several people from several different states and even one same instance from the same small town that I'm in. All the same instances that I've seen have been from the same type of vehicle from the years of 1995-2001. It just seems like a wide spread problem to me
Jul 05, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS VERY LOOSE AND MOVED A LOT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. ALSO, THE GEAR INDICATOR DISPLAYED DIFFERENT GEARS EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 21, 2019
MY TRUCK WAS IN PARK BUT STILL RUNNING. I GOT OUT TO SHUT THE GATE AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO ACCELERATE BACKWARDS, ROLLING THROUGH MY GATE, KNOCKING DOWN PART OF A NEIGHBOR'S FENCE, OVER TWO CEMENT PARKING STOPS AND INTO A TREE. WHEN I GOT TO THE TRUCK, IT WAS STILL RUNNING AND STILL IN PARK.
Jul 05, 2018
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND WITHOUT LEAVING OFF OF THE GAS. NOW IT DOESN'T GO INTO PARK JUST STAYS IN REVERSE. CALLED REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID IT HAPPENS A LOT TO DODGE TRUCKS. $3,000 TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
Feb 23, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR, I HEARD A HORRIBLE RATTLING NOISE. VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION THE REAR DRIVELINE PINION YOKE WAS LOOSE WITH THE NUT HOLDING BY ONE THREAD.. I INSTALLED A NEW NUT AND INSPECTED FOR FURTHER DAMAGE. *TR
Dec 22, 2014
+ 149 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
141 complaints
My 2001 Dodge Ram Instrument Panel has cracked in three pieces causing the defroster & vents to stop working recently due to the moisture/UV Issue. I'm aware of this problem because I participated in the investigation as manager of validation and testing for the manufacturer, Textron Automotive. How can I get a replacement to correct this Safety issue...?
Aug 30, 2024
Hood latch Hood came off while driving.
May 08, 2023
I own a 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 and the truck’s dashboard is disintegrating. Pieces have fallen into my heating system, and I believe that is what’s causing my vacuum issue! It is winter time right now, and i was stranded in 10° weather for hours. I could not stay warm by running the trucks because of these pieces getting into the heating system. My girlfriend put her hand on the dash and it broke and she was cut. I would hate to think if that was one of my small grand children, climbing in and the dash breaking away and them getting injured! I own two other Dodge trucks And the dashboards are just as brittle! The dashboards could be manufactured better. I’ve never had dashboards crumble away like these have! People are getting hurt. Dodge is supposed to be a quality American vehicle! And yet they don’t seem to care that people are getting injured, heating systems aren’t working from pieces getting into the system. I have to drive with the heater fan on high, trying to stay warm during the winter months, and little pieces of plastic have come out of the vents. What if one of those pieces got into my eyes, and cause me to wreck, possibly injuring myself, or injuring others. some may think this is just a cosmetic issue, but it is not! These dashboards need to be a better quality! Sure, dashboards may crack when they’re older! But they shouldn’t crumble that way and sharp brittle pieces, causing injuries! Causing mechanical problems! It’s not right! I tried to upload a picture, but after five attempts of it, not uploading, I gave up
Feb 06, 2023
unknown, Is all I know that I was checking the code on my truck and left truck on all night went out to start truck and battery was dead I got a jump from a friend and it started fine. I let it run for @20-30 minutes then I and my wife went to Realo drug store about 3/4 of a mile from home to get her meds. We pulled up and waiting and got the meds payed for and my wife said there is smoke coming from under the hood. The truck stopped running and I tried to start it back and it did not start. Started smoking more and more I told my wife to get out of the truck and she did the pharmacist came out and help push the truck away from the store. Started flaming up and I drove it to a safe place and finally got out of the truck wife was ok but I had smoke halation and had to go on rescue squad to ER they said along with smoke halation I had a burnt nose ,forehead and burnt throat. Please check about this. Thank you
Dec 07, 2022
The dash has been cracking for years. It has now disintegrated into very small pieces. It has clogged up the air ducts. The small pieces have blown in my eyes, creating a driving safety hazard. Ample history and reporting of this matter has been filed. It is an extreme safety hazard. The responsibility is clearly a manufacturing defect.
Sep 25, 2021
+ 136 more complaints for this component
STEERING
139 complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact was making a turn and heard a loud grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and took the vehicle out of gear and heard the grinding sound again. The contact was able to continue to drive to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the pinion nut was loosened and grinding into the rear axle. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Oct 18, 2021
AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH AND AS SEMI TRUCKS PASS ME THIS ROADTREK 190 VERILITE DODGE RAM 3500 UNCONTROLABLY MOVE A FOOT TO 2 FEET TOWARD THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROAD WHICH I FEAR COULD CAUSE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS TIRE PRESSURES TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SUCCESS. I BASICALLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES AND EXCELLENT TREAD ON TIRES.
Jul 04, 2020
I INSTALLED CHRYSLER PARTS KIT 52122362AL, UPGRADED STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK TIE ROD, AND 68039930AA PITMAN ARM ON MY 2001,5 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 TRUCK. IT EASILY REPLACED EXISTING PARTS NEEDING ONLY A DIFFERENT STEERING DAMPER TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PARTS. I HAVE SINCE BEEN LEARNED THAT THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK PARTS ARE RECALLED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON 2003-2008 TRUCKS. RECALLS I AM AWARE OF ARE H46 AND N62. MY LEFT TIE ROD END BALL STUD HAS NOT BROKEN YET BUT THE POSSIBILITY IS VERY SERIOUS. I THINK DODGE RAM 1500/2500/3500 SERIES TRUCKS FROM MODEL YEARS 2001 AND 2002 SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS.
Apr 28, 2018
TRUCK IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND I PULL A HORSE TRAILER. VERY AFRAID OF WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF TOTAL STEERING CONTROL IS LOST WHILE TRAVELING WITH MY HORSES. IT WOBBLES AT SPEEDS AROUND 45 AND OVER AND FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO JUMP OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ANOTHER LANE ON HIGHWAY. I REPLACED THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. SEEN MANY POSTS WITH IDENTICAL ISSUES AS MYSELF. I JUST WANT THE PROBLEM TO BE RESOLVED. IT ONLY HAS 144,000 MILES ON IT. DO WE HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL A DEATH FOR THIS ISSUE TO BE RESOLVED??
Oct 12, 2015
FRONT STEERING COMPONENT RUSTED OFF THE FRAME. *TR
Dec 23, 2014
+ 134 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
119 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOBBLED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE STEERING BOX, BALL JOINT, AND FRONT STABILIZER SHOCKS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BEGAN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, BUT NO ONE COULD REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF BILLINGS (2229 KING AVE W, BILLINGS, MT 59102, (406) 206-3601) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 250,000.
Dec 04, 2019
WHEN EXITING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND COASTING AND HITTING A BUMP THE TRUCK SHOOK VIOLENTLY TO THE POINT OF ALMOST LOOSING CONTROL. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET FOR A CAUSE IT APPEARS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE RAMS CALLED THE DEATH WOBBLE.. IT NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE AND HAVE A PROBLEM BELIEVING SOMETHING SO EXTREME COULD BE WORN BUSHINGS OR SUSPENTION PARTS THAT WEAR OUT OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Jun 07, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PINION NUT AND DRIVESHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PINION, DRIVESHAFT, AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Jul 05, 2016
WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW IN ARANSAS PASS TX & IT RODE LIKE THE SPRINGS WERE SOFT & BOUNCED ALL OVER . IT GOT WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. WE HAD THE SPRINGS CHECKED & WERE TOLD THAT THEY WERE GOOD & THIS TRUCK JUST RIDES THIS WAY. IT STARTED WEARING THE TIRES REAL BAD AND WE HAD THEM REPLACED.THEN WE HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED AGAIN ( ONLY GETTING 13,000 MILES ON THEM BEFORE THEY WERE ALMOST WORN OUT) SO WE TOOK IT IN AGAIN ( 3RD TIME ) TO GET TIRES WITH UNDER 76,000 MILES ON IT. WE WENT TO FIRESTONE IN CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS & GOT NEW TIRES AGAIN BUT THEY COULD NOT DO THE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS ARE REAL BAD. WE HAD NO IDEA THAT IT HAD A PROBLEM BECAUSE WE WERE TOLD ITS NORMAL FOR IT TO RIDE THAT WAY. SO IT HAS BEEN THE BALL JOINTS ALL ALONG AND IT IS GETTING MORE DANGEROUS EVERY DAY- BOUNCES AND FEELS LIKE IT MAY TURN OVER. IT REALLY SCARES ME. II FOUND OVER MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT BALL JOINTS BEING BAD ON THIS VEHICLE FROM THE BEGINNING & DODGE REPLACED THEM AT UNDER 25,000 MILES TILL THE 3RD YEAR.THEN WAY TOO MANY TO COUNT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS BETWEEN 36,000 AND 80,000 MILES. ALSO WE HAVE NEVER GOTTEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND WE LIVED AT THE SAME ADDRESS. THERE ARE MANY RECALLS I SEE THAT WE DID NOT GET NOTICE OF . THIS TRUCK IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN DANGEROUS. WE HAVE HAD IT FOR A LONG TIME BUT CANT DRIVE IT MUCH BECAUSE OF THE BOUNCING AND SWAYING. WE HAVE FELT FROM THE BEGINNING THAT IT IS DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A BAD ACCIDENT. BUT WE WERE TOLD IT JUST RIDES LIKE THAT BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TOW PACKAGE. SO IN 2004 WE BOUGHT ANOTHER VEHICLE TO USE BECAUSE THIS ONE FEELS SCARY. SO WE HAVE PUT AN AVERAGE OF ONLY ABOUT 6500 MILES A YEAR BECAUSE WE ARE AFRAID OF IT. PLUS IT IS ON THE 4TH SET OF TIRES AND HAS ALWAYS WORN THEM OUT REALLY FAST. IT STILL RIDES THE SAME WAY IT DID FROM THE 1ST DAY WE GOT IT. SCARY. *TR
Mar 08, 2012
I PURCHASED A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP IN APRIL, 2009. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AFTER OWNERSHIP, I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR RICHMOND VA, AT ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I CAME TO A STOP, AND TOOK A STATE ROUTE THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP, AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE VEHICLE FOR SOME OBVIOUS DEFECT. I COULD SEE NOTHING. A FEW DAYS LATER, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN ASE CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP. THEY NOTICED SLIGHT PLAY IN THE LEFT FRONT U JOINT, SO I HAD BOTH REPLACED, KNOWING THAT COULD NOT HAVE POSSIBLY CAUSED WHAT I EXPERIENCED. I DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT ANOTHER 6 MONTHS AND HAD THE SAME INCIDENT OCCUR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND ASKED THEM TO INSPECT THE SUSPENSION, EXPLAINING THE VIOLENT SHAKING THAT OCCURRED. THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL 2 WEEKS AGO. AGAIN, WHILE DRIVING ON I95, AT ABOUT 70, OUT OF NOWHERE, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. IT SHOOK MY BODY SO HARD IT BLURRED MY VISION. THE AC VENT COVERS SNAPPED OUT , MY COFFEE UP BOUNCED OUT OF A TIGHTLY SQUEEZED HOLDER, AND MY DASH BOARD TOP CRACKED INTO ABOUT 15 PIECES. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS AND VIOLENT. I CAME TO A STOP. ONLY THEN DID THE SHAKING STOP. I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND ALL ROUND FOR SOMETHING OBVIOUSLY WRONG, BUT SAW NOTHING. THAT EVENING, I GOOGLED DODGE TRUCK VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND LEARNED ABOUT THE "DEATH WOBBLE". IF THE AUTHORITIES WOULD READ THE INTERNET, AND REPORTS ON THIS ISSUE, IT WOULD BE OVERWHELMING THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW IN THIS VEHICLE. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A DEATH FROM THIS PROBLEM, AS ALL 3 TIMES IT HAPPENED TO ME, ONLY LUCK ALLOWED ME TO EXIT THE TRAVEL LANES , GET IN THE BREAK DOWN LANE AND COME TO A STOP. A SLIGHT CHANGE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN WOULD HAVE CAUSED A HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT, AS IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE IT IS SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Jul 12, 2010
+ 114 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
105 complaints
Passenger side airbag exploded while sitting in my yard.
Mar 28, 2024
TAKATA INFLATOR. MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME WHEN THE TRUCK IS RUNNING. AS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS CONCERN? I DON'T IF IT WILL WORK OR NOT IF I WHERE TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATION RECALLS.
Jul 15, 2018
DASH COMPONENTS CRACKED UNDER NORMAL USE CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS, IF NOT DEADLY, SITUATION WHERE IN THE EVENT OF AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT CREATING PROJECTILES FROM SUCH DEPLOYMENT THAT CAUSE EGREGIOUS BODILY HARM TO THE OCCUPANTS. DODGE KNOWINGLY IS ALLOWING SUCH CONDITIONS TO EXIST.
Mar 13, 2018
MY GREATEST FEAR IS THAT BECAUSE THE DASHBOARDS OF THESE VEHICLES ARE SO FRAGILE, IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS DURING AN ACCIDENT THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE DEADLY. MY DASH IS ALREADY CRACKED AND TINY SHARDS BLOW THROUGH THE VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER IS ON. IT'S DANGEROUS AND THE DASHBOARD ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A LONG TIME WITH THESE VEHICLES. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.
Nov 18, 2015
I WENT OUT TO MY TRUCK THE OTHER DAY AND NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STARTING TO CRACK ABOVE THE AIRBAG. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE NEW BUYING IT FROM THE DEALER. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK. NOW THAT THE DASH IS CRACKING RIGHT ABOVE THE AIRBAG I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IN ANYWHERE LET ALONE PUTTING MY FAMILY AT RISK.
Oct 04, 2015
+ 100 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
98 complaints
ENGINE COMPLETED SEIZED, WAS TOLD SLUDGE IN ENGINE. MECHANIC STATED COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND VEHICLE. $5000 TO REPLACE ENGINE. *TR
Apr 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 02/09/12*LJ UPDATED 02/13/12
Jan 13, 2012
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 5.2 V-8 ENGINE. THE ENGINE HAS VERY POOR PERFORMANCE DUE TO TAPPING VALVES AND LIFTERS, WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE TRUCK LOSSES POWER SO I'M AFRAID THIS MAY BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BY CAUSING A ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER DODGE AND THEY DO NOTHING WE AS CONSUMERS REALLY NEED THE HELP. *TR
Dec 19, 2010
# 53 CRACKED CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE BLOCK. *TR
Jan 03, 2009
2001 DODGE RAM CUMMINS ISB/24V TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, BLOCK # 53 CRACK. *TR
Nov 12, 2008
+ 93 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
82 complaints
PULLED INTO FUELING STATION, STOPPING AT PUMP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR BOARD. CHECKED BRAKE RESERVOIR IT WAS EMPTY, ADDED 1 PINT OF BRAKE FLUID. NO SIGNS OF LEAK. FOUND SIGNS OF FLUID ON FRAME DRIVER SIDE BEHIND FUEL TANK, PULLED TANK TO FIND A VERY RUSTED BRAKE LINE AND A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. CHECKED OTHER BRAKE LINES, ALL ARE BADLY RUSTED. THE GAS LINES RUNNING NEXT TO THE BRAKE LINE ARE NOT RUSTED AT ALL. TRUCK PARKED IN BARN ALL THE TIME, VERY SELDOM DRIVEN IN WINTER.
Jun 14, 2012
PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY MY STEEL BRAKE LINE ON THE FRAME BROKE AT THE REAR COUPLING DUE TO RUST. THIS TRUCK WAS DRIVEN ON NJ ROADS AND NEVER PUT A BOAT IN WATER. *TR
Feb 26, 2012
DRIVING MY DODGE TRUCK TO WORK. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR FOR NO REASON. PADS AND FLUID WAS OK WHEN CHECKED SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR. LIMPED HOME ON BACKUP BRAKE RESERVOIR. ALMOST NO BRAKES. TOOK IT TO A SHOP. THEY FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRAME BEHIND THE TANK (CAN'T SEE IT) WAS BADLY RUSTED AND PERFORATED AT SEVERAL SPOTS ON SEVERAL LINES. REPLACED BOTH LINES. CURRENT INSPECTION (2/23/2012) SHOWS BRAKE LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BADLY RUSTED BETWEEN THE ABS BRAKE COMPONENTS. THESE WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. *TR
Feb 23, 2012
LEAVING A GAS STATION, I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO MOVE INTO TO DRIVE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE NEXT TO THE GARAGE/MECHANIC I USE AND DROVE IT INTO HIS LOT. THEY ARE FIXING IT TODAY. I WAS VERY LUCKY I HAD TO STOP FOR GAS AT THAT TIME AND THIS FAILURE DIDN'T HAPPEN AT AN INTERSECTION. I HAVE HAD MANY VEHICLES OVER MY THIRTY YEARS OF DRIVING AND HAVE NEVER HAD A BRAKE LINE "RUST" AND FAIL LIKE THIS. *TR
Sep 13, 2011
UNDER SOLID BRAKING AT 20 MPH THE MAIN HARD LINE FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR BRAKES BLEW AT THE 45* BEND NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK. *TR
Sep 12, 2011
+ 77 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
75 complaints
DASHBOARD FALLING APART; SHARP/JAGGED PIECES OF DASH CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSING SHORTS, FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON BOARD TRUCK; WHILE DRIVING ON STREET, HIGHWAYS IN MOTION STRAIGHT-LINE AND TURNING.
Mar 13, 2019
WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE THE TRUCK SHUT DOWN. NO POWER TO THE ENGINE, LIGHTS ETC. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND MENTION OF A WIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT AFTER A FEW YEARS OF TILTING THE STEERING WHEEL UP AND DOWN THE WIRE WILL BREAK. I REMOVED THE ACCESS COVER TO THE STEERING COLUMN AND FOUND THE RED MAIN POWER WIRE HAD BROKEN OFF. I WAS LUCKY THIS HAPPENED AS I STOPPED MY VEHICLE. MY CONCERN IS IF I OR SOMEONE ELSE IS TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AND THIS WIRE BREAKS ALL POWER TO THE STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. IS LOST. I HAVE TEMPORARILY REPAIRED THE WIRE IN MY TRUCK BUT I WILL NO LONGER TILT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR FEAR OF THIS WIRE BREAKING AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE AND I AM AMAZED THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL.
Jan 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE VEHICLE FAILED AN INSPECTION DUE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE COMPONENT MONITOR, MISFIRE MONITOR, FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE MONITOR NOT BEING RECOGNIZED. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO REFLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 192,000.
Jun 06, 2016
I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY ELECTRICAL WIRING IN MY PCM AND MY CIRCUIT BREAKER WHERE MY FUSES GO UNDER MY HOOD. IT MAKES REAL LOUD NOISES, IT CUTS OFF, TO WERE I HAVE TO LET IT COOL OFF AND THEN IT STARTS BACK UP, AND THEN IT WILL CUT OFF WHILE IN PARK. I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY PCM MODULE AND MY TRUCK NEEDED TO BE REWIRED!
Aug 03, 2015
BLOWS FUSE FOR DASH LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. *TR
Aug 11, 2014
+ 70 more complaints for this component
TIRES
62 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: WRANGLER, TIRE SIZE: 265/75/16/E, DOT NUMBER: PJW8HB1V0420. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE IN STRAIGHT LINE AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ALSO WOBBLED WHILE DRIVING AFTER THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT A SAM'S CLUB STORE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN BACK TO THE SAM'S CLUB FOR A FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. *BF *AS
Jul 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TRACKER 2 SERIES TIRES, SIZE: P265/70R17 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES SEPARATED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SENT AN EMAIL TO WALMART'S STORE MANAGER VIA THE CORPORATE WEBSITE, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE CONTACT ALSO SENT AN EMAIL TO THE MANUFACTURER AND DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TT CONSUMER ONLY HAD ABOUT 2,000 MILES ON THOSE TIRES BEFORE REPLACING UPDATED 9/21/18*JB
Jun 04, 2018
LT 265/75 R16 HERCULES TERRA TRAC A/T DELAMINATING THE SAME AS THEIR OTHER TIRES INVOLVED IN AN EARLIER RECALL DOT CODE UTW8 HWC 2705 46505-1 R 30104
Jun 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DAKOTA MT (NA) TIRES, SIZE LT285/75R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS EXAMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHO INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AGE, DRYNESS, AND WEAR. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Feb 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A KM2 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: LT255/85R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD NEAR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS BLOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 02, 2015
+ 57 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
35 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OPENED AND SMASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD LATCH FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Mar 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-35 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE SECONDARY LATCH, WHICH FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,260. UPDATED 06/29/12 *BF UPDATED 07/09/12.*JB
Jun 06, 2012
DRIVING ON THE ROAD, GOING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR, THE HOOD TO MY RAM HAS FLOWN OPEN. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I THOUGHT THE FIRST TIME WAS MY FAULT BUT LIGHTNING DOESN'T STRIKE TWICE. I SPENT OVER $1000 THE FIRST TIME TO GET IT REPAIRED. *TR
Jun 02, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY, THE HOOD RELEASED IN AN UPWARD POSITION TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WITH EXTREME CAUTION. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE HOOD WAS SECURED WITH A PIECE OF MATERIAL IN ORDER FOR THE CONTACT TO REACH HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jul 01, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FAST TRACK COMPANY STATED THAT THEY SERVICED THIS VEHICLE, AND 20 MINUTES AFTER THE CUSTOMER LEFT WITH THE VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50MPH, THE HOOD FLEW UP AND CRACKED HIS WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD LATCH WAS STUCK IN THE OPENING POSITION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,261.
Mar 03, 2010
+ 30 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
34 complaints
THE FABRICATED ATTACHMENT POINTS THAT HOLD THE CONTROL ARMS, TRACK BAR, DAMPER AND SPRINGS TO THE FRONT AXLE RUST TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. I HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT AXLE ONCE, AND WILL HAVE TO DO SO AGAIN SHORTLY. FORTUNATELY THIS PROBLEM WAS DETECTED BEFORE THE AXLE FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK, AND THAT IS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED! THE MANUFACTURER SIMPLY DID NOT PROTECT THESE CRITICAL PARTS FROM CORROSION.
Jun 06, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL LOCKS AND PULL JOINTS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000...UPDATED 10-06-15 *BF *TR
Jul 10, 2015
MY MAIN REASON FOR THIS COMPLAINT IS IT IS KNOWN ACROSS THE UNITED STATES THAT DODGE PUT A FAULTY FRONT SUSPENSION ON ITS PICKUPS THAT LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND DEATH WOBBLES. MY VEHICLE HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, UNDERSTAND THIS DEATH WOBBLE LITERALLY TRIES TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL FROM YOUR HAND AND MAKES THE VEHICLE VERY HARD TO MANAGE. MY DEATH WOBBLE WAS SEVERE ENOUGH TO BUST A BATTERY CLAMP, BLOW OUT BOTH HEADLIGHTS, MAKE MY QUAD CAB DOOR NOT OPEN CAUSED MY OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR UNIT TO MALFUNCTION, BROKE MY STEERING BOX, BROKE THE CLIP ON MY SUNGLASSES HOLDER AND CAUSED MY TRACK BAR TO FAIL AGAIN. PLEASE UNDERSTAND DUE TO THE FAULTY SLOPPY DRIFTING STEERING I HAD ALREADY REPLACED ALL TIE RODS, TRACK BAR, BALL JOINTS AND STEERING DAMPENER SHOCK. YOU CAN GO TO ANY DIESEL FORUM AND HEAR ALL THE STORIES OF THE DODGE STEERING SLOP AND DEATH WOBBLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD HAS NOT FORCED A RECALL AND UPGRADES ON THIS PRODUCT. I HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON MY TRACK BAR AND CAN PROVE IT HAS TO BE REPLACED TWICE A YEAR MINIMUM. DODGE DID UPGRADES ON THE LATER MODEL YEARS 04-07 BECAUSE THEY KNEW OF THE DESIGN FLAW. WHY ARE THEY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS KNOWN ROAD HAZARD. *TR
Feb 09, 2014
2001.5 DODGE 2500 QUAD 4X4 DIESEL. STEERING HAS BEEN BAD FOR LAST FEW YEARS. TOOK IN AND ALL UP FRONT IS BAD, HUBS, JOINTS, BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS AND EVEN THE GEAR BOX OUTPUT SHAFT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALER KNOWS THAT THE 2500 COMES OFF THE LINE WITH 1/4" GIVE OR TAKE PLAY IN THE BALL JOINTS AS IT SITS NEW AND ARE ACTUALLY TOO SMALL FOR APPLICATION WHICH CAUSES ALL ELSE TO GO BAD OVER TIME. I AM NOT HARD ON MY DODGE WITH DRIVING STYLE. COST TO FIX WITH STOCK AND AFTER MARKET PARTS ONLY TO PREVENT IS 2600.00. LABOR IS 100.00 PER HOUR HOW CAN ANYONE HANDLE THIS KIND OF MONEY UP FRONT. TRUCK SITS AFRAID TO DRIVE MORE THEN LOCAL. STARTED SEEING AT 95000 AND HAVE JUST OVER 103000. DEALER WILL NOT FIX RECALLS OF 2001 YEAR BECAUSE ITS TO OLD! *TR
Jun 03, 2012
2001 DODGE RAM 3500 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FRONT END "DEATH WOBBLE". HAPPENS OVER 40 MPH WHEN YOU HIT A LARGE BUMP. WON'T STOP TILL YOU SLOW DOWN. HAVE HAD SINCE NEW AND STARTED TO FAIL AFTER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EXPIRED. HAVE CHANGED BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM AND HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL FRONT END SHOPS SAYING NOTHINGS WRONG. CURRENTLY THE TRUCK HAS 67,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Nov 09, 2010
+ 29 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
24 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER MOTOR WAS EMITTING HOT AIR AND HE COULD SMELL BURNING WIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE RESISTER, WIRING HARNESS AND THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED, WHICH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BY REPLACING THE RESISTER, THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE BLOWER MOTOR HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.
Jan 22, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER IS INOPERATIVE, WHICH REDUCES HER VISIBILITY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE EVAPORATOR BOX. ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RESURFACED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. CURRENTLY, THE REMEDY HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED TO PROPERLY CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HER TO A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Feb 17, 2009
2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN'S DRIVERS WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP AND DOWN. WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY WITH A NEW MOTOR. IN 2005, I GAVE THIS VAN TO MY SON AND THE PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP AND DOWN AND BY THEN THEY NOT ONLY PUT IN A NEW MOTOR BUT A COMBINATION MOTOR/REGULATOR. THEN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED WITH A MOTOR/REGULATOR COSTING $1000 TO FIX BOTH WINDOWS. *NM
Jul 19, 2006
DRIVER'S MIRROR DOES NOT HEAT UP TO MELT SNOW/ICE IN WINTER. *NM
May 12, 2006
WE OWN A 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (MINI-VAN) WHICH HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT POWER WINDOWS GETTING STUCK INTERMITTENTLY, EITHER UP OR DOWN OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD GET STUCK DOWN WHEN IT WAS RAINING OR STORMY OUTSIDE, OR IT WOULD BE STUCK IN THE UP POSITION WHEN I NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO TALK TO SOMEONE (I.E. TOLL-BOOTH ATTENDANT). I TOOK IT IN YESTERDAY TO BE REPAIRED, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET AND TALKING TO A NUMBER OF OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR, I DISCOVERED THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM WITH OUR CAR. SEE, FOR EXAMPLE, HTTP://WWW.EDMUNDS.COM/REVIEWS/LONGTERM/ARTICLES/45220/PAGE013.HTML, OR HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEW_78539.HTML, BOTH REPORTING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM APPEARS UNRELATED TO MILEAGE ON THE CAR (I.E. SOMETIMES APPEARS BEFORE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED, OR SOMETIMES AFTER IT HAS EXPIRED). HOWEVER, DODGE REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IS A PROBLEM OR TO PAY TO CORRECT IT.
Jul 27, 2005
+ 19 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
23 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO KEEP ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (VICTORY DODGE, 64 GREENSBURG ST, DELMONT, PA) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Nov 26, 2018
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AFTER SHE DEPRESSED IT. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE PEDAL WAS STUCK. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A RELATIVE WHO STATED THAT THE GASKET FROM THE CARBURETOR BECAME STUCK INSIDE THE CARBURETOR WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 126,000.
Aug 31, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE IS CALLED DEAD PEDAL, WHICH OCCURS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AGAINST THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE IN MOTION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A FAULTY FUEL CONNECTOR AND STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD FUEL COMPONENTS REPLACED BEFORE BY A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,151 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,442.
Aug 13, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 35 OR 70 MPH. WEATHER AND SPEED WERE NOT FACTORS. ALSO, WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BEFORE IT COMPLETELY STOPPED. THERE WAS SAFETY RECALL # 06E024000 CONCERNING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 93,000, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGES NOT ONLY BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 35 TO 75 BUT ALSO WHILE IN PARK. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE UNDERSTANDS THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL IT SEEMS TOO COINCIDENTAL THAT IT IS EXHIBITING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED UNSAFE DUE TO THE FACT OF A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT WITH THIS DEFECT. UPDATED 07/06/07 *TR
Apr 24, 2007
DT: THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR TWICE. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE IDLED, BUT HE HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON IT. AT APPROXIMATELY 101,000 MILES THE CONSUMER STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. *AK UPDATED 12/27/05. *JB
Nov 25, 2005
+ 18 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
22 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP, THE BOLTS AND THE NUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM AND FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING AND EVENTUALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Dec 07, 2011
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 4 WD THE STRAP THAT SUPPORTS THE REAR OF THE GAS TANK SNAP. THE REAR OF THE GAS TANK WAS HANGING DOWN. BOTH STRAPS HAD TO BE REPLACE AND THE SRAPS WERE RUSTED REAL BAD. *TR
May 13, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO HIS DESTINATION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE NOTICED A SMALL HOLE IN THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE. GASOLINE WAS LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE FUEL RAIL ONTO THE MOTOR NEXT TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT A FIRE COULD HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE HOT ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $611. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,100. UPDATED 06/12/09 *BF UPDATED 06/16/09*JB
May 29, 2009
THERE IS A FUEL LINE LEAK ON MY TRUCK, 2001 DODGE RAM 1500, 5.9 LITER ENGINE, VIN (REMOVED). THE LINE CONNECTS THE TWO FUEL INJECTOR RAILS. IT IS INSTALLED WITH A BEND AND AT THE APEX IT FAILED . I CAUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME AND PURCHASED SOME HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE AND REPLACED IT. WHEN IT FAILED THE SECOND TIME I WAS IN CONGESTED TRAFFIC. BY THE TIME I COULD GET TO A SAFE PLACE I PROBABLY PUMPED GALLONS OF GAS ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. I DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS THAT BAD UNTIL I GOT OUT AND INSPECTED IT VISUALLY. I JUST HEARD THE HISSING SOUND AND SMELLED GASOLINE. THAT FAILED ABOUT A MONTH LATER. THIS TIME I PURCHASED SOME FUEL LINE TUBING. CUT AND FLARED IT TO ~3 INCH LENGTH. PUT A RADIUS ON IT SO THAT THE ENDS WOULD ALIGN UP WITH THE MALE RAIL BARBED CONNECTORS. PURCHASED NEW HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE AND CONNECTED THE BENT TUBING. I INSTALLED MALE BARBED FITTINGS ON THE TUBING SO THE FLEX TUBING WOULD BE INSTALLED TO COMPLETE THE CONNECTIONS. I'M HOPING TO ELIMINATE THE BEND STRESS ON THE TUBING SO THE FAILURE MECHANISM COULD BE ELIMINATED. I'M STILL CONCERNED THAT THE ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING MIGHT PUT STRESS ON THE FLEX TUBING AND CAUSE IT TO FAIL LATER. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN 2002 FROM A DEALER. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE FUEL LINE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINAL OR NOT. *TR
Jan 14, 2009
+ 17 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
20 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH ASSEMBLY FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTROLS TO COLLAPSE INWARD INTO THE DASHBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH WAS ATTACHED TO THE PANEL, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND OTHER CONTROLS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND PREVENT THE AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING OR OPERATING CORRECTLY. THE DEALER WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE 2009 AND WAS INITIALLY INFORMED THAT IT WAS A COSMETIC ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AGAIN OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS SIXTEEN YEARS OLD WITH 240,000 MILES, IT COULD NOT BE SERVICED BY THEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE HAD BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2005. IN 2005 THE FAILURE WAS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY DEFECT, BUT NOW THAT IT IS THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO AGE. *JS
Apr 26, 2017
THE DASHBOARD IN THIS VEHICLE STARTED TO DISINTEGRATE AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES, EVEN THOUGH IT HAD A DASH COVER AND WINDOW SUN PROTECTION IN AT ALL TIMES, SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS LIKE A SINKHOLE OPENING UP IN DASH. IT IS NOW CAUSING WIRING PROBLEMS TO THE POINT I HAVE IT IN THE SHOP. CALLED DODGE TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL AS THE MECHANIC SAID HE HAS THE SAME TRUCK, WITH SAME ISSUE, AND EVERY DODGE 2001 TRUCK HE WORKS ON HAS THE SAME ISSUE. DODGE WOULD NOT COMMENT. I HAVE A DODGE RAM 2500 1992, AND THE DASH LOOKS LIKE NEW. IT IS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. IT CAN CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Feb 02, 2014
THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO DISINTEGRATE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. AT 70,000 MILES IT HAD OPENED UP A GIANT SINKHOLE AND STARTED CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES, LIKE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING. NOW EVERY TIME THE FAN IS RUN, SMALL PIECES FLY AROUND THE CAB. A PIECE GOT INTO MY EYE WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS A BAD SITUATION. I HAD TO BE TREATED WITH ANTIBIOTICS IN EYE FOR A CUT. NOW I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY IN THE EVENT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY. SHARP SHARDS OF SHRAPNEL COULD BE FORCED INTO MY BODY BY THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. IT IS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. I AM HAVING THE WHOLE DASH REPLACED AT MY OWN COST BECAUSE OF THIS. DODGE REFUSES TO HELP. UNFORTUNATELY MY MECHANIC SAYS HE REPLACES THESE ALL THE TIME BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, BUT IN TWO YEARS NEW DASH IS DISINTEGRATING AGAIN. THIS IS CLEARLY AN UNSAFE SITUATION THAT NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH, BEFORE FATALITIES OCCUR. *TR
Feb 02, 2014
DASH BOARD TOTALLY DESTROYED LIGHTS AND A/C SWITCH WON;T WORK PROPERLY RADIO IS ATTACHED ONLY BY 2 SCREWS I AM AFRAID THAT THE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE AT NITE ANYMORE AND BECAME UNSAFE TO DRIVE. CONTACTED LOCAL DODGE DEALERS, INDICATING THEY DON"T HAVE ANY RECALLS ON THIS ITEM AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO HELP. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH DEFECTIVE MATERIAL, BUT CHRYSLER REFUSED TO KNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 25, 2013
I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 DODGE 1500 TRUCK THAT WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION UP UNTIL 2 DAYS AGO, THAT WAS WHEN MY DASHBOARD CAVED IN. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC FOR A SUMMER TUNE-UP. I LIVE IN ARIZONA AND WHEN THOSE TRIPLE DIGITS START ROLLING IN YOU WANT TO BE SURE YOUR AC IS BLOWING COLD AND MINE SEEM TO BE HAVING SOME AIRFLOW PROBLEMS. WHEN MY MECHANIC GOT THROUGH INSPECTING THE TRUCK HE DISCOVERED THAT MY DASHBOARD WAS SLOWLY "CAVING IN" CAUSING SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HE DECIDED TO TAKE THE DASH OFF TO GET A BETTER LOOK AND WHEN HE TOOK THE SCREWS OUT THE WHOLE DASHBOARD JUST BROKE INTO MANY PIECES. I AM VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE THAT DASH HAS MANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS BEHIND IT WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS. I AM ALSO IN FAVOR OF A RECALL, BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD INSPECTOR MUST OF BEEN ON VACATION IN 2001 WHEN THEY LET THIS TRUCK LEAVE THE FACTORY WITH ISSUES LIKE THAT. RECALL THAT DASH!!! *TR
May 15, 2013
+ 15 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
18 complaints
when car is cold and just started to drive ,and brakes used ,the front brake does not apply and vehicle is slow to stop when abs is disabled all brakes operate normal. I have hit 3 cars because brake did not work. this is a euro brake system installed on vehicles with frt disc and rear drum dodge would not fix after several instances reported to them I have been driving since new and many years with abs disconnected and no accidents since I disconnected the control unit
Nov 22, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM VAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND THE NOISE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM SOUTHWEST (7980 W TUFTS AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80123, (303-578-6099) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE TOOLS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,683.
Nov 05, 2018
THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ON THE FRAME RAIL FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR HAD A BLOW OUT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE GAS TANK WHEN PRESSING THE BREAK PEDDLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN MY DRIVEWAY
Nov 09, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Aug 07, 2017
REAR BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND BLEW OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL STOPPING POWER. THE LINE BLEW OUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR NEAR THE GAS TANK. LINE IS VERY CORRODED AND THIS IS A FAULTY MANUFACTURERS DEFECT
May 26, 2017
+ 13 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
18 complaints
THE SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED QUITE POSSIBLY CAUSING MY SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE OR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I LAST CHECKED THE SPARE TIRE IN NOV 2015 AND NOTICED IT GONE IN APRIL 2016. ALL THAT REMAINS IS A SPLINTERED CABLE. IN TALKING TO PEOPLE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS THEY TELL ME THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. IN MY CASE IF IT DID INDEED FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT NO ONE GOT HURT. I DO NOT KNOW IF NEWER VEHICLES ARE STILL EQUIPPED WITH THESE CABLES. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE SOME SORT OF SECONDARY SYSTEM TO PREVENT THE TIRE FROM FALLING OUT SHOULD THE CABLE SNAP AS I HAVE NOW COME TO UNDERSTAND TO BE A FAIRLY FREQUENT OCCURRENCE.
Apr 14, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL STUDS BROKE OFF CAUSING THE RIM AND TIRE TO COME OFF. THE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FENDER, DOOR AND THE BED OF THE TRUCK. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS, TIE ROD ENDS, A CALIPER, TRACK BAR AND WHEEL STUDS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR THE FENDER,THE CAB CORNER AND THE TRUCK BED TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAPPENED AGAIN ON DECEMBER 13, 2010. THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL STUDS BROKE OFF AGAIN CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ROTORS, TIE ROD END, TRACK BAR AND WHEEL STUDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SAME MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE ROTORS, TIE ROD END, TRACK BAR, WHEEL STUDS AND ALIGNED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Dec 15, 2010
2001 DODGE RAM 3500, VEHICLE LOST ONE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. *BF THE WHEEL SEPARATED AND CONTINUED ROLLING INTO THE PATH OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. OHIO CRASH REPORT 10-0712-90 UPDATED 06/15/10 *BF THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/02/10*JB
Mar 22, 2010
2001 DODGE RAM 2500. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD A SLOW LEAK. *MC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT ALL 4 RIMS WERE CRACKED. *JB
Jul 30, 2007
RIMS FOR 2001 DODGE RAM CUSTOMER STATES THE 4 MAG WHEELS RIMS HAVE MAJOR CRACKS AND WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR RIMS**CC *JB
Jun 06, 2007
+ 13 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
18 complaints
I WAS TAKING A ROAD TRIP HAULING MY BOAT THAT WAS AROUND 300 MILES OR SO AND GOT THROUGH THE FIRST 100 + FINE. DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE TRUCKS DIES ON THE INTERSTATE AND HAS NO POWER BRAKES OR STEERING MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO CONTROL AND COME TO A STOP. AFTER FINALLY AND LUCKILY COMING TO A STOP AND HEART RATE STARTED TO DROP, I HAD TO GET ON THE ROAD AGAIN, I MANAGED TO GET THE TRUCK TO RESTART AFTER BLEEDING THE FUEL THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING AND HAVING TO BUMP THE KEY A FEW TIMES. I TURNED AROUND AND WENT BACK HOME GOING VERY VERY SLOW AND BEING O SO CAREFUL. COME TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM IS THE LIFT PUMP AND IS EXTREMELY TO COMMON. THIS SHOULD ALERT ANYONE THAT DEALS WITH SAFETY AND SHOULD PROMPT A INVESTIGATION. *TR
Apr 15, 2011
LIFT PUMP FAILED ON 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 CUMMINS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT CAN CAUSE THE INJECTION PUMP TO FAIL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS AND POWER WAS LOWER THAN EXPECTED BUT NOT DANGEROUS. PROBLEM WAS ONLY DISCOVERED BECAUSE OTHER OWNERS ENCOURAGED ME TO CHECK FOR PUMP FAILURE BEFORE SYMPTOMS OCCURRED. *TR
Jun 07, 2010
FAILURE OF FUEL LIFT PUMP ON 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL ENGINE. PUMP FAILED CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF POWER WHILE MERGING WITH TRAFFIC . *TR
Feb 08, 2009
FUEL PUMP FAILS AND GIVES NO WARRING, BURNS UP THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FROM NON LUBRICATION. DODGE KNOWS THIS AND IS NOT TELLING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND YOU CAN NOT BUY THIS FUEL PUMP ANYMORE. THE FIX IS COSTLY AND NOW YOU PUT THE PUMP IN THE GAS TANK. THIS IS NOT FAIR. PLEASE HELP!!!!!! *TR
Dec 18, 2008
FUEL TRANSFER PUMP REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR
Aug 17, 2007
+ 13 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
18 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT LATCH ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. THE BUCKLE WAS FREE OF DIRT AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT BELTS WERE NOT REPLACED. UPDATED 12/18/2006 - *NM
Nov 28, 2006
FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT EXTEND. UNABLE TO USE. PARTS ARE BEING ORDERED FOR REPAIRS TO BE MADE. *JB
Oct 19, 2005
DESIGN FLAW COMPLAINT ON DODGE RAM VAN 1500 SAFETY BELTS NEVER WORK PROPERLY. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT HANGS DOWN AND GETS STUCK BEHIND AND BELOW THE DRIVERS DOOR. *JB
Jan 26, 2005
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING. *JB
Nov 22, 2004
IN GENERAL PUBLIC VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT 30+ PASSENGERS DAILY THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE - MALE END ON SHOULDER HARNESS HAS BROKEN ON 2 UNITS.THESE UNITS ARE IN DIFFERENT VEHICLES SO NO RELATION TO PASSENGER ABUSE. SHOULDER HARNESS NO LONGER SECURES TO LAP BELT. ATTEMPT TO GET CONVERSION COMPANY TO WARRENTY. THEY INDICATE THE MANUFACTURE WILL NOT WARRENTY BUCKLE LONGER THAN 1 YEAR. IF ACCIDENT OCCURES POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO PASSENGER.*AK
Apr 26, 2004
+ 13 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
16 complaints
THE DEFECTIVE PLASTIC DASHBOARD ON THE 2001 DODGE RAM BROKE INTO FRAGMENTS AND STUCK THE DRIVERS RIGHT EYE CAUSING TEMPORARY BLINDNESS AND LOSS OF CONTROL TO VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN A LONG TIME WELL KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE FOR THOUSANDS OF DODGE RAM OWNERS THAT NHSTA STILL SAYS IS A "COSMETIC ISSUE" I ALMOST KILLED MY CHILD DO TO YOUR COLLUSION WITH CHRYSLER DEEMING THIS A "COSMETIC ISSUE"
May 15, 2017
I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 PICKUP, THE DASH STARTED CRACKING LAST YEAR. I WAS OUT OF TOWN FOR A FEW WEEKS CAME HOME AND NOTICED A LARGE AREA ON MY DASH CAVED IN , THE PLASTIC IS REAL BRITTLE I AM AFRAID SOMEONE MIGHT CUT THEMSELVES ON IT AND IT LOOKS REALLY BAD. *TR
Sep 25, 2010
MY DASH STARTED CRACKING BEFORE I BOUGHT IT BACK IN 3/2009 BUT NOW THE CRACKS ARE "HOLES". THE DASH IS LITERALLY CAVING IN. WHAT IS LEFT IS SHARP EDGED PIECES THAT CAN EASILY CUT YOU. ALSO, THE WIDE OPEN CRATERS ARE ALLOWING THE HOT TEXAS SUN TO BAKE THE WIRING AND HAS TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE RANDOM INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT SEEM TO BE CROPPING UP PERIODICALLY.
Mar 23, 2010
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT. ALTHOUGH I HAVE TAKEN EXTREMELY GOOD CARE OF THIS TRUCK, THE DASH HAS CRACKED INTO A MILLION PIECES. IT IS ABOUT TO FALL IN. I DOUBT MY AIR BAGS WOULD FUNCTION PROPERLY IN A CRASH, DUE TO THE DECREASED STRENGTH OF THE SURROUNDING AREAS, AND THE FACT THAT THE TOP OF THE DASH IS ABOUT TO FALL INTO THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ELECTRICAL WIRES CAN BE SEEN THROUGH THE CRACKS. EVERY TIME I TURN THE BLOWER ON NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, TINY PIECES OF DASH THAT HAVE BROKEN OFF BLOW UP AND AROUND THE TRUCK, OFTEN INTO MY EYES. THIS CERTAINLY ISN'T SAFE, SINCE I CAN'T SEE WITH PLASTIC IN MY EYES!!! THIS SEEMS TO BE AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM. IF YOU REVIEW THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS LISTED ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM AT WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM, YOU WILL SEE JUST HOW MANY DODGE OWNERS ARE DEALING WITH THIS. THE PLASTIC USED TO MAKE THE DASH IS OBVIOUSLY SUBSTANDARD, AND ALL CRACKED DASHES SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED AT DODGES EXPENSE. *TR
Oct 02, 2009
I PARKED MY PICKUP AFTER WORK ONE EVENING WENT OUT THE NEXT MORNING AND THE DASH WAS CRACKED. IT IS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 THIS WAS IN 2004 THE NEXT MORNING I WENT OUT FOR WORK AND THE DASH WAS CRACKED AND HAS SINCE COMPLETELY CAVED IN. SOME ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. NOW I KNOW THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD COMPLAINT BUT SO FAR IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY RISK. WELL WHY DO WE HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SOME ONE IS INJURED BEFORE IT IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY RISK. IS THE WIRING GOING TO SHORT OUT AND CATCH ME ON FIRE OR IS MY LIGHTS GOING TO BE THE NEXT THING TO GO OUT IS THE AIR BAG GOING TO DEPLOY PROPERLY SHOULD I HAVE A WRECK, OR WILL IT JUST DEPLOY WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD FOR NO REASON. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE I CAN NOT AFFORD TO. DEFECTIVE PLASTIC WAS USED IN THE DASHES FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND DODGE REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MAYBE INSTEAD OF WAITING UNTIL SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS YOU SHOULD CHECK ON THIS PROBLEM NOW AND MAYBE SAVE SOMEONE FROM INJURY OR SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE MAYBE MINE. *TR
Sep 09, 2009
+ 11 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
16 complaints
DASH BOARDS CAVING IN POSSIBLE CAUSING AIR BAGS, LIGHTS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL PARTS TO FAIL.
Sep 06, 2015
DASH BOARD HAS CRACKED FROM EXPOSER TO SUNLIGHT. IN PAST YEAR IT HAS BROKEN INTO VERY SHARP PIECES ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DRIVER. ONE CAN CUT HIMSELF AND I HAVE JUST TRYING TO DUST OR CLEAN INSIDE OF TRUCK. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT THESE SHARP PIECES OF THE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD WOULD DO IN AN ACCIDENT AND IF AIR BAGS WOULD PUSH THESE SHARP PIECES INTO FACES OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGERS IN FRONT SEAT OF TRUCK. *TR
Feb 01, 2015
DASH CRACKED ABOVE AIRBAG WHICH COULD CAUSE SHARP PLASTIC TO IMPALE PASSENGER IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS. *TR
Mar 13, 2014
I BOUGHT MY TRUCK BRAND NEW IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL IN 2001. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING AND PROCEEDED TO GET WORSE. WHEN I WAS DRIVING MONDAY, 11/26/2012 PART OF THE DASH FELL OUT AND NOW THERE IS A BIG HOLE IN MY DASHBOARD! I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT BUT FOUND NOTHING I CAN AFFORD. *TR
Nov 29, 2012
PIECES OF DASH FELL DOWN UNDER DASH AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO TRIGGER. PUT IN A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DASH AND 4 YEARS LATTER ALL CRACKED UP AND A PIECE HAS CAUSED A COOLANT LEAK IN HEATER CORE UNDER THE DASH. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT THE DASH PIECES CUT WIRES AND SET IT ON FIRE. *TR
May 07, 2012
+ 11 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11 complaints
HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING , HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK. ALL OTHER LIGHTS LOOK LIKE THERE WORKING. *TR
Dec 27, 2011
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS EITHER DON'T COME ON OR IF YOU HIT A BUMP THEY WILL GO OFF. *TR
Mar 25, 2009
2001 DODGE RAM 1500; AFTER DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE TRUCK AND TURNING IT BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES, USUALLY AFTER SWITCHING THE LIGHTS ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES AND / OR SWITCHING FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM A FEW TIMES THE LOW BEAMS WILL COME BACK. THE LAST TIME THE LOW BEAMS DID NOT COME BACK FOR 3 DAYS. I WENT TO THE FAIRFIELD LITHIA DODGE DEALER TO REPLACE THE HEAD LAMP SWITCH, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER ON THE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH THE CARGO DIMMER/SWITCH. THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THERE WOULD BE ANY SWITCHES AVAILABLE. *TR
Feb 03, 2008
THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY TRUCK REPEATEDLY GO OUT. INITIALLY THIS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN I SWITCHED FROM HIGH TO LOW BEAM. WAITING A COUPLE SECONDS THEN SWITCHING BACK TO HIGH AND THEN TO LOW WILL ALLOW ME TO USE LOW BEAM. HOWEVER, RECENTLY THEY HAVE FAILED TO COME ONE AT ALL AND GONE OUT WITHOUT ANY CHANGING FROM HIGH TO LOW. THIS WAS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH MY 1995 2500 RAM, WHICH DODGE EXCLUDED FROM ITS RECALL (99V024)
Oct 19, 2006
1) NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE 2) HEADLIGHT FAILURE - NO LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS 3)FAILURE FOUND TO BE A BROKEN WIRE IN THE STEERING COULMN AT THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH - WIRE REPAIRED BY DEALER
Aug 23, 2005
+ 6 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
11 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE VEHICLE STARTED AFTER THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSFER PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE INJECTION PUMP FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 183,766 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Oct 16, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE FUEL AND INJECTOR PUMPS WERE REPLACED.
Apr 13, 2006
REPEATED FAILURES OF DODGE COMMINS DIESEL FUEL LIFT PUMPS AND INJECTION PUMPS MAY LEAD TO ENGINE STOPPAGE AND LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. DODGE WILL NOT ADDRESS THESE PROBLEMS ON 1998 TO 2002 DIESEL ENGINES. *JB
Apr 24, 2005
GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER ALL THE TIME, CONSUMER STATED AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS TO CAPACITY IT SHOWS EMPTY. AFTER MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DEALER WARRANTY EXPIRED.*AK
Dec 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GAUGE READ INCORRECTLY. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL BEFORE THE METER READ EMPTY, LEAVING THE OWNER STRANDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Aug 16, 2004
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
9 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, SHUTTERED AND MADE WHINNING NOISES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE HAS ALSO BEEN MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER FOR THE ENGINE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/26/2006 - *NM
Nov 08, 2006
I OWN A DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT 4X4 WHICH HAS 6700 MILES ON IT. AT 3800 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. MARK THOMAS MOTORS IN ALBANY SAID THEY WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THERE ISN'T A REASON FOR IT TO HAVE GONE OUT, AT NO COST TO ME. AT 67K MILES BOTH THE ENGINE HEADS WERE CRACKED FROM RUNNING TO LEAN AND ADVANCED TIMING. THAT COST ME $1000 AND MARK THOMAS MOTORS AGAIN ADJUSTED THE COST. ALTHOUGHT I HAVE BEEN TREATED EXTREMELY WELL FROM THIS DEALERSHIP I SHOULD NOT HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE PROBLEMS THIS SOON. VARIOUS FORUMS DISCUSS THESE TOPICS IN GREAT DETAIL. DODGE HAS KNOWN OF THESE ISSUES AND HAS NEVER ADDRESSED THE PROBLEMS. I'M NOW WAITING FOR MY F250 TO BE DELIVERED, I'M DONE WITH DODGE FOR NOW.*AK
Feb 22, 2005
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING. CONSUMER STATED ENGINE SLIPPED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT ENGINE HEADS AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Jan 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND MELTED A FEW WIRES. *AK *SCC *JB
Dec 02, 2003
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, ENGINE FAILED, AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 20 DAYS. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ASSIST IN REPAIRS. *AK
Nov 19, 2003
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
9 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE DRIVER SIDE FENDER WAS DAMAGED. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE ABS SYSTEM, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #01V153000, REGARDING THE AIRBAGS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER. THERE IS NOW A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHILE TRAVELING 60-65MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND ALL FOUR TIRES LOCKED RESULTING IN TIRE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHERE IT IS NOW BEING INSPECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.
May 24, 2006
DT: ON AUGUST 30, 2005 THE CALLER'S HUSBAND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CALLER'S VEHICLE HIT A SCHOOL BUS. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. CALLER'S HUSBAND WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. CALLER SAID A WEEK BEFORE THE WRECK SHE HAD THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER FOR BRAKES, SHE SAID THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THE TIRES MADE A SCREECHING SOUND. SHE DID NOT KNOW IF THE BRAKES AND THE ACCIDENT WERE CONNECTED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS ANOTHER ACCIDENT PRIOR IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Sep 29, 2005
THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAR END A TRACTOR TRAILER, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND FLIPPED TWICE , LANDING ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO A HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *AK
Mar 17, 2005
WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Dec 28, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE OTHER GAUGES BECOME INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER LEARNED FROM A REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC THAT THE PROBLEM MAYBE THE GAUGE CLUSTERS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK
Dec 06, 2004
+ 4 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8 complaints
Shavent had funds to take to a shop but was told that the wrong fuel lines are on the truck
Jan 12, 2022
SATURDAY 14 APRIL 2018 BACKED UP DRIVEWAY TRUCKLENGTH AND GOT OUT TO DELIVER BOOKCASE FOR FRIEND. UNHOOKED ROPE HOLDING HAND TRUCK AND PLACED ON GROUND. SMELLED SMOKE LOOKED AROUND NEIGHBORHOOD TO MY LEFT SAW NOTHING, LOOKED THE OTHER WAY AND SAW SMOKE COMING UP BEHIND CAB IN CAB TO BED GAP. HAD 1.5L PEPSI AND SPRAYED ON GAP. NO EFFECT. THREW QUILT OVER GAP TO CHOKE AND POURED 3 ADDITIONAL 1.5 L PEPSI ON QUILT SOAKING IT. CALLED 911 AND GAVE INFO. THEN UNLOADED BOOKCASE 5 SECONDS AND MOVED IT AWAY. THEN PROCEEDED TO ATTEMPT SALVAGE OF POSSESSIONS. WINCHESTER CITY FD APPEARED AND PROCEEDED TO ATTACK FIRE, 4/5 EMGINES HYDRANT AND FOAM AND 40 MINUTED FIRE CONTAINED. CAB CONTENTS SAVED AND REMOVED MONDAY 16 APRIL 5PM. EMAIL TO YOUR AGENCY MONDAY NIGHT
Apr 17, 2018
BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED THROUGH AND TANK FELL FROM THE TRUCK CAUSING FILL HOSE TO DISCONNECT FROM ITS CONNECTOR AND LEAKED GAS ON PAVEMENT. I HAD JUST FILLED THE TRUCK AND DRIVEN IT APROXIMATELY 9 MILES WHEN I CAME TO A FULL STOP AT A BUSY 4 WAY INTERSECTION AND HEARD STRANGE NOISE, PULLED FORWARD A COUPLE OF INCHES AT MOST AND MORE NOISE. PUT TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE AND SAW FUEL TANK ON THE GROUND WITH A SMALL SPOT OF FUEL WHERE IT WAS LEAKING FOR THE FILL HOSE.
Oct 03, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Apr 04, 2016
DIESEL FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE
Sep 11, 2015
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
THE DASH IS CRACKING AND CAVING IN. RADIO ISN'T WORKING NOW DUE TO CUT OR BURNT WIRES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANY SEC WITH ALL THE CRACKS AND PIECES FALLEN. *TT
Jan 30, 2012
THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THE DASH BOARD HAS CRACKED AND POSES A SAFETY HAZARD BY DANGEROUS SHARP PIECES. IF I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ONE OF THESE PIECES COULD INFLICT POTENTIALLY SEVERE INJURY. *TR
Apr 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN SHE NOTICED THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGE CRACKS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. . IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ALSO LEAKING COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE AIR CONDITIONER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE DASHBOARD MUST BE REMOVED DURING THE AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE REPAIR. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE SEVERE DEFECTS OF THE DASHBOARD A REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED BEFORE THE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jun 25, 2010
I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 THE DASH HAS BEEN SEVERELY CRACKING FOR SOME TIME NOW, I THANK IT IS SOME BAD MATERIAL OR SOMETHING,I ALSO OWN A 1999 FORD THAT IS A FEED TRUCK AND THE DASH HAS NO CRACK ON IT AT ALL,THIS PROBABLY WONT HELP GETTING IT FIXED I FIGURE THAT I WOULD JUST FILE A COMPLAINT,BEING THE GOVERNMENT OR (MY FAMILY OWNS PART OF CHRYSLER) THANKS 740 BILLION LATER?????????). *TR
Jun 03, 2009
DASH BOARD ON MY 2001 DODGE 1500 CRACKED REPLACED WITH NEW DASH BOARD AND RECRACKED WITHIN A MONTH IN A DIFFERENT AREA. *TR
Jun 16, 2008
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 complaints
CSPC: THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK UP TRUCK HAS BECOME EXTREMELY BRITTLE. IT CRACKS WITHOUT WARNING AND SENDS SHARDS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *DT *JS
Aug 16, 2018
I BELIEVE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE INTO THOUSAND TWO AND IN APPROXIMATELY 2006, THEY DASHBOARD STARTED SEVERELY CRACKING AND FALLING APART IN PIECES. I PURCHASED A DASHBOARD COVER TO TRY TO HOLD THE DASHBOARD IN PLACE AND PREVENT CHUNKS OF THE DASHBOARD FROM FLYING LOOSE AND HITTING EITHER MYSELF OR A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. ON DECEMBER 23, 2017, I WAS DRIVING AND A CHUNK OF THE DASHBOARD FLEW OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENT AND HIT ME IN THE EYE. LUCKILY I WAS NOT HURT BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED THIS WILL NOT BE THE CASE NEXT TIME. I DON'T HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE AND I GOT AN ESTIMATE FOR $1500 TO REPLACE IT AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO DO THIS, NEITHER SHOULD I HAVE TO REPLACE IT BECAUSE I'VE DONE RESEARCH AND IT WAS A MAJOR FAULTY DEFECT ON THE MANUFACTURES PART. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE SO THAT I'M NOT INJURED OR A PASSENGER RIDING WITH ME IS NOT INJURED. MY NUMBER IS [XXX] AND MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS [XXX] SINCE I HAVE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I DON?T HAVE ANOTHER ONE AND CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD, IF ANYONE IS INJURED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, I WILL HOLD THE MANUFACTURE RESPONSIBLE. I'M UNABLE TO TAKE ANY PICTURES OF THE DASHBOARD BECAUSE IF I REMOVE THE DASHBOARD COVER, CHUNKS OF THE PLASTIC SHARP DASHBOARD WILL FALL INTO THE INSIDE OF THE PANEL AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE EVEN MORE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Dec 27, 2017
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 2001. SINCE THEN, THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ONCE BY DODGE AND 2 TIMES BY ME. THIS DASHBOARD CONTINUES TO CRACK AND SPLIT. NOW THE BEZEL HAS CRACKED INTO SEVERAL PIECES. NOW, WITHIN THE LAST WEEK, THE GLOVEBOX, MADE OF THE SAME PLASTIC MATERIAL HAS SPLIT AND BROKEN AT THE HINGES. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM THAT IS ALL OVER NHTSA'S COMPLAINT BOARD UNDER SEVERAL LOCATIONS SUCH AS BODY, STRUCTURAL, AIRBAGS. THESE DASHBOARDS HAVE CRACKED SO BADLY, NO ONE KNOWS WHICH PORTION OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS AFFECTED BUT COULD SHOW UP IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE BLAMED THIS ON UV DEGRADATION, I HAVE OTHER VEHICLES FROM 1986 AND 87 THAT STILL HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAVE A1999 DODGE 1500 THAT THE DASH HAS ALSO CRACKED AND I HAVE REPLACED AS WELL. WHEN WILL NHTSA FINALLY ISSUE A RECALL FOR FREE REPLACEMENTS. RIGHT NOW, MOPAR AND AFTERMARKET PARTS CONTINUE TO SELL THE DASHBOARD THAT HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS. IF THE DASH COMES APART DURING A CRASH, SHRAPNEL FROM THE DASH CAN BE BLOWN INTO A PERSONS FACE OR CHEST DURING AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IT IS ALL OVER THE WEB ABOUT POOR DASHBOARDS ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. WHEN IS THE RECALL? IT IS ALL OVER NHTSA'S WEB SITE UNDER VARIOUS CATEGORY'S. WHEN IS THE RECALL GOING TO OCCUR? A LOT OF DODGE OWNERS ARE TIRED OF PULLING MONEY OUT THERE POCKETS TO FIX A REOCCURRING PROBLEM FOR A DEFECT THAT DODGE/CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF? THE VEHICLE'S CRACKING AND BREAKING OF THE DASH, BEZEL AND GLOVEBOX ARE MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL. THE PROBLEM CRACKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS. CAN NHTSA HELP GET A RECALL DONE ON THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM?
Nov 27, 2017
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND BRAKING APART PEACE S ARE COMING OFF AND HITTING ME IN THE FACE AND EYES.
Sep 21, 2015
2001 DODGE RAM WITH A CRACKED DASHBOARD. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FROM FRONT TO BACK. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *KB
Mar 19, 2008
+ 2 more complaints for this component
TRAILER HITCHES
7 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A TRAILER ON A CLEAR DAY TRAVELING ON A DRY PAVED HIGHWAY, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCING. THE ROAD WAS SMOOTH AND WITHOUT POTHOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY. UPON INSPECTION THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY OF THE TRUCK WAS OBSERVED TO BE FRACTURED. THE SERVICE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.
Sep 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE WITH A UTILITY TRAILER IN TOW, THE TRAILER HITCH BRACKET FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, THE HITCH BRACKET WAS FRACTURED IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE TRAILER HITCH BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING A MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH AND THE BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REINFORCED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V107000, REGARDING THE TRAILER HITCHES. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
May 03, 2006
NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V107000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED A TRAILER HITCH BRACKET RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE TRAILER HITCH HAS BROKEN OFF THE VEHICLE. *JB
Dec 09, 2004
I WAS HEADED HOME GOING DOWN A CITY STREET HEADED TO THE HIGHWAY, WHEN I HERD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT A JOLT FROM MY 14' TANDEM AXLE ENCLOSED TRAILER. I LOOKED BACK AND NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER WAS RIDING LOWER THAN NORMAL. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND WHEN I GOT OUT TO LOOK I NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER BALL WAS ABOUT 2" OFF THE GROUND. I LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT THE RECEIVER HITCH HAD BROKEN. ONLY 2 OF THE 6 BOLTS WERE HOLDING IT UP, AND THE MIDDLE BOLT ON THE LEFT SIDE HADE COMPLETELY BROKE. I REMOVED THE BALL AND PUT IT ON THE BUMPER TO TOW THE TRAILER HOME. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER THE NEXT MONDAY BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE HITCHES. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE HITCH WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THAT MY MODEL TRUCK DIDN'T HAVE ANY RECALLS. THEY GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER TO THE FACTORY FOR COMPLAINTS. I HAD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER HITCH FROM ANOTHER DEALER. WHEN I GOT HOME TO PUT IT ON, I NOTICED THAT THE NEW HITCH HAD 8 BOLTS INSTEAD OF 6.SOMEONE MUST HAVE KNOWN THAT THE OLD HITCHES WERE DEFECTIVE. I CALLED THE FACTORY THE NEXT DAY AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING THAT THE DEALER HAD. I ASKED FOR THE NUMBER TO THE FACTORY AREA REP. AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALER WOULD HAVE TO CONTACT THEM.. I CALLED THE DEALER BACK, AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. HE SAID THAT HE HAD ALREADY CALLED FOR THE REP. AND LEFT A MESSAGE FOR HIM TO CALL. NO RESPONSE. I TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THEY NEEDED TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS HITCH, BECAUSE IF I WOULD HAVE MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY,AT 65 MPH, THE HITCH COULD HAVE BROKEN ALL THE WAY, AND WITH THE SAFTY CHAINS ATTACHED TO THE HITCH, THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE BEEN ON ITS OWN AND COULD HAVE KILLED PEOPLE. I STILL HAVE HAD NO CALL BACKS. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE OLD HITCH ON MY TRUCK BEFORE I REMOVED IT.
May 28, 2003
TRAILER HITCH BROKE OFF WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, TRAILER IS WELL UNDER THE TOWING LIMITS, BUT THE HITCH BROKE ANY WAY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK *YH
Sep 23, 2002
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
HEADLIGHTS WERE ON HIGH BEAM AND DIMMED LIGHTS AND LOST ALL OF THE HEADLIGHTS . IT WAS EARLY MORNING BUT THERE WAS ENOUGH LIGHT FOR ME TO SLOW AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I KEPT MOVING THE DIMMER SWITCH BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAM UNTIL THE LIGHTS FINALLY CAME BACK ON. I LEFT THEM IN LOW BEAM AND DROVE THE REST OF THE WAY TO WORK ON LOW BEAM. WHEN I GOT HOME LATER AFTER WORK I WAITED TILL NIGHT TIME AND PULLED MY TRUCK INTO MY CAR PORT AND REPEATED WHAT HAD HAPPENED ON THAT MORNING. ON ABOUT THE FIFTH TRY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT AGAIN , I THEN REPEATED FLIPPING THE DIMMER SWITCH BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAM AND AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS WAS ABLE TO GET THE HEADLIGHTS BACK ON. THE NEXT DAY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS , THEY REPLACED THE DIMMER SWITCH AND THE MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON MY TRUCK TOLD ME THAT WAS NO THE FIRST ONE HE HAD REPLACED AND TOLD ME I WAS VERY LUCKY. IF IT HAD FAILED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND UNDER DARKER NIGHT CONDITIONS AND AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE WRECKED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *TR *JS
Sep 20, 2012
WHEN RAINING OR HIGH MOISTURE THE VEHICLE DIES OR WILL NOT START. DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE SEVERAL TIMES IT STARTED TO RAIN AND THE TRUCK ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING AND TRYING TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. IF RAINING OR DAMP. WHEN TRY TO START, THERE IS NO SUCH LUCK. WE HAVE TO LEAVE IT SIT IN THE DRIVE UNUSABLE. WHEN YOU TURN THE HEADLAMPS FROM HIGH TO LOW BEAM THE LIGHTS GO OUT. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. *TR
Jan 17, 2008
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS THAT CONNECTED THE COMBINATION SWITCH TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS CAUSED THE SWITCH TO MELT AND BURNED THE WIRES. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE SINCE STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION , AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *AK UPDATED 01/19/06.
Dec 02, 2005
COMBINATION SWITCH LIGHT BULB, LOCATED IN THE CLOVE COMPARTMENT BROKE, AND FELL INTO THE CLOVE COMPARTMENT. HEAT FROM BULB BURNED THE TISSUE THAT WAS IN THERE. BATTERY DIED.*AK
Jun 06, 2002
HEADLIGHTS COME ON AT ALL TIME, AND DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. BATTERY RUNS DOWN, AND HE HAS TO HAVE A JUMP START. *AK
Jan 08, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
6 complaints
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CHIN AND MOUTH, REQUIRING 24 STITCHES. THE CONTACT WAS IMMEDIATLEY TAKEN FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000. KMJ UPDATED 02/01/12 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELTS DIDI NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED. UPDATED 02/10/12
Dec 28, 2011
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINED THE DRIVER SO HE ONLY SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES. *AK
Mar 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED IN HALF. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO A HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Feb 23, 2004
AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, SEATBELT DIDN'T LOCK UP. TS
Dec 17, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY VAN TRAVELING 50 MPH, FRONT CRASH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. NO INJURIES.*AK THE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN CONSUMER, CAUSING HIM TO BE THROWN FORWARD, LUCKILY HE WAS NOT INJURED, SEE ODI NUMBER 8004342. *SLC
Feb 21, 2002
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS SHIELD ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FRACTURED. THE GAUGES WERE STILL OPERABLE YET THEY WERE EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 64,000. UPDATED 11/11/10 *BF THE ENTIRE PLASTIC PART OF THE DASH CRACKED AND FELL A PART. UPDATED 11/18/10*JB
Aug 19, 2010
WHEN ARE YOU FOLKS GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS HAZARD? ARE YOU JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET HURT?? IT IS IRRESPOSNSIBLE TO CONTINUE TO NEGLECT THIS. YOU HAVE 802 COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE AND MOST ARE THE FOLLOWING ISSUE!!DODGE RAM DASHBOARD MANUFACTURER DEFECT; FALLING APART CREATING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IN NUMEROUS WAYS. UPDATED 04/12/10
Mar 28, 2010
ONE DAY IN THE SUMMER OF 2007, I NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. LATER, MANY CRACKS APPEARED AND PORTIONS OF THE DASHBOARD HAVE ACTUALLY FALLEN THROUGH INTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND GAUGES. THIS HAS CAUSED A FEW INSTANCES OF THE LIGHTS AND GAUGES TO MALFUNCTION AT TIMES. *TR
Feb 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK AND PIECES ARE FALLING DOWN INTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE HAS WRITTEN LETTERS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, AND DAIMLER CHRYSLER. NO ONE HAS RESPONDED AS OF YET. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE JANUARY OF 2004. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY WHEN THE FAILURE FIRST BEGAN. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 91,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POWER DODGE FOR REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF REPAIRS. UPDATED 06/29/07 *TR
May 16, 2007
FRONT DASH COLLAPSED, PIECES OF BROKEN DASH HAVE FALLEN INTO AREAS WHERE WIRING IS. NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME YEAR/MAKE/MODEL HAVE HAD EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN. CAN'T BE CONSIDERED SAFE DRIVING AROUND WITH A 24" HOLE IN THE DASH WITH PIECES LOOSE WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, TO DATE NOT CONSIDERED A RECALL ITEM BY DODGE. *TR
May 01, 2007
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
While driving and operating the heater, unbeknowst to me leaves/pine needles had come in through the fresh air cowl vent and built up on the heater blower resistor resulting in a fire. This design in dangerous as the default for the air intake is open and allows debris to enter and drop directly into the fan and blower motor resistor. I've searched online and seen multiple reports of this issue. I have a video I can provide if contacted.
Nov 21, 2025
THE DASH IS CRACKED BAD AND COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO GET CUT FROM THIS.REALLY CRACKED BADLY FROM THE SUN.POORLY MADE FROM PLASTIC.IF YOU WANT PHOTOS,LET ME KNOW,AND I WILL SEND YOU SOME.
Jan 15, 2018
DASH IS CRACKED AND FALLING IN. VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING DUE TO WIRES BEING EXPOSED.
Mar 31, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED INTO PIECES AND THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE EXPIRED AT 36,000 MILES. THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR THE DASHBOARD FRONT CAP IS BETWEEN $450-$600. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE FAILURE IS A FABRIC DEFECT AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,179.
Apr 27, 2009
DODGE 2500 2001 MODEL DASH IS FALLING OUT TO THE POINT IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN WIRES ARE BEING EXPOSED AND KIDS CAN GET HANDS AND FINGERS CAUGHT IN HOLES IN DASH. DEALER SAYS IT IS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. DON DAVIS DEALERSHIP. *CN
Jan 05, 2008
STEERING,STRUCTURE
5 complaints
Where the sway bar is bolted to the chassis has completely deteriorated causing sway bar to completely detach from both sides of the frame. This has caused it very difficult to steer and nearly impossible the more MPH the vehicle goes. I own another vehicle nearly exactly the same but a 1998 dodge ram 1500 vin number [XXX]. It to has the same exact problem. I believe that the quality of steel used in manufacturing the frame of these vehicles was not up to standards. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Sep 05, 2022
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END STRUCTURAL FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH SUCH THAT THE WELDED ON TIE ROD CONNECTION BRACKET FELL AWAY FROM THE FRAME. SIMILAR RUST CONDITION ON DRIVER'S SIDE BUT NOT AT RISK OF SAME YIELDING. HOWEVER, THIS FRAME FAILURE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE TWO 1/4" PLATE C-FORMED MEMBERS WELDED TOGETHER SHOULD NOT CORRODE THROUGH LIKE THIS AFTER ONLY 10 YEARS. VEHICLE OPERATED IN MICHIGAN WINTERS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR, I'M SURE. EVEN SO, MY WIFE WAS ONLY GOING 20 MPH WHEN THE FRAME BROKE. COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSE WAS BASICALLY "SO WHAT" AS THEY SIMPLY POINTED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY EXPIRING. *TR
Sep 30, 2011
I HAVE A 2001 3500 DODGE RAM TRUCK, ABOUT A MONTH AGO I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO THE FRONT ALIGNED AND THEY FOUND THAT THE FRAME WHERE THE STEERING BOX IS THE FRAME HAS CRACKED IN IT ON BOTH SIDE OF THE FRAME, CAUSING THE STEERING BOX TO HAVE PLAY IT. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REALIGNED THE FRONT END, THAT THE FRAME NEEDS TO BE WELDED AND IT WAS GOING TO COST ME 2,500.00 . SO I PARK THE TRUCK BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE OTHER DAY I WENT TO MOVE THE TRUCK AND THE STEERING BOX FELL OFF THE FRAME, AND THE CRACK IN THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK GOT BIGGER. I HAVE TO STRAP THE STEERING BOX TO THE FRAME TO GET IT MOVED WE I CALLED DODGE ABOUT IF THERE WAS ANY RECALLS ON THE FRAME THEY SAID NO, THEY ASK ME HOW MANY MILES WERE ON THE TRUCK AND I SAID WHAT DOES THAT HAVE ANY THING DO WITH IT. AT THIS POINT THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND I 'M STILL PAYING THE LOAD ON IT. I NEED SOME HELP ON WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT. I FEEL DODGE SHOULD REPAIR IT, SINCE ON THE NEWER TRUCK THEY REINFORCED THE FRAME WHERE THE STEERING BOX IS ON THE FRAME. IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AND THE FRAME CRACKS IN HALF IT WILL CAUSE ME TO CRASH, I'LL LOOSE MY STEERING. I NEED HELP *TR
Jul 23, 2009
CRACKED DASHBOARD LEADING TO DEFECTIVE WIRING AND STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS. *TR
Jun 02, 2008
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 WITH THE CUMMINS DIESEL. SINCE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF OF THE LOT IT HAS HAD STEERING PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER SEVEN TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND I STILL HAVE A VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE. I ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS WITH RATTLES AND SQUEAKS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED. THIS TRUCK IS DEFINITELY A TRUE LEMON. THE DEALER HAS BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON TIRES, STEERING BOX, ETC., BUT NOTHING HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE LAST STATEMENT FROM THE DEALER IS THAT THIS STEERING PROBLEM IS INHERENT TO THE DODGE DIESEL ENGINES AND CANNOT BE FIXED. I ALMOST HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND HAVE SINCE PARKED MY TRUCK. I AM NOW DRIVING AN OLDER VEHICLE UNTIL I CAN GET THIS RESOLVED. I WILL NOT RISK THE LIVES OF MY FAMILY IN THIS TRUCK ANYMORE. I PAID $40,000 FOR A TRUCK I CANNOT DRIVE.*JB
Mar 12, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
5 complaints
BOUGHT A 2001 DODGE QUAD CAB SPORT 4X4 IN 2003. THE DASH HAD A SMALL CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THE CRACK SPREAD RAPIDLY TO ALL AREAS OF THE DASHBOARD. I USED PROTECTANTS, ADHESIVES AND DASHBOARD SHADES AND A DASH PAD TO PREVENT FURTHER SPREAD TO NO AVAIL. DURING ONE EVENING TRIP,I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE DASH CAVED IN CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO LOSE LIGHTING. I HAD TO COLLECT ALL THE EXTREMELY SHARP SHARDS OF PLASTIC OUT OF THE DASHBOARD RECESS TO LOOK FOR THE PROBLEM. IT WAS DURING THIS INCIDENT THAT A EXTREMELY SHARP PIECE OF PLASTIC CUT DEEP INTO MY RIGHT HAND. I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN STITCHES, BUT USED GAUZE AND WRAP UNTIL HEALED. WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THE AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED WITH LOOSE PLASTIC PARTS FLYING ALL OVER THE PLACE? SURVIVE THE CRASH AND THEN DIE FROM MASSIVE LACERATIONS FROM BROKEN DASH PIECES? I CONTACTED MULTIPLE LOCAL DODGE DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY KNEW AND CORPORATE KNEW OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE DODGE CORPORATE WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE OR PAY FOR THE OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I PROBABLY WILL NEVER BUY A DODGE AGAIN. DODGE KNEW THIS WAS A BIG PROBLEM, BUT DID AND STILL DOES NOT CARE. ALMOST EVERY DODGE I'VE SEEN WITHIN THE 2000-2003 YEARS HAS THIS BLARING PROBLEM. SOME HAVE REPLACED THE DASH WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS OR JUST TRY TO COVER IT UP WITH DASH PADS OR MATS. DOES THE NHTSA CARE? HAS THIS MASSIVE ISSUE EVEN LOOKED INTO? *TR
Jul 03, 2014
THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR OVER 2 YEARS. LARGE PIECES ARE BREAKING OFF AND FALLING INTO THE DASH AREA WHERE THERE ARE MANY ELECTRICAL WIRES AND VACUUM HOSES. THE PIECES THAT ARE BREAKING OFF ARE LARGE AND HAVE SHARP EDGES THAT MAY CUT INTO THE WIRES AND HOSES AND MAY START FIRES OR ELECTRICAL FAILURES/SHORTS. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE YEAR DUE TO MANUFACTURING. SOMETIMES AS I'M DRIVING, THE BROKEN PIECES POP OUT TOWARDS PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. I'M ALSO CONCERNED THAT A SHORT MAY DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS. *TR
Nov 26, 2013
DASH HAD BEGAN TO CRACK AND CRACKS HAVE PROGRESSED TO POINT OF THEY REACH THE TRIM BEZEL. INITIALLY DEALER SAID TO JUST WAIT THEY FELT DODGE WOULD RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THEY DIDN'T ADVISE TO REPLACE BECAUSE IT WOULD JUST HAPPEN WITH NEW ONE AS WELL. BUT NOTHING WAS EVER DONE AND AFTER CONTACTING DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE I WAS TOLD BECAUSE OF AGE OF TRUCK AND MILEAGE NOW (60,000) NOTHING COULD BE DONE. MY CONCERNS ARE IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE DASH COULD JUST CRUMBLE AND SEND SHARP PIECES FLYING THROUGHOUT INTERIOR. AS WELL AS INTERIOR OF DASH BEING EXPOSED AND CAUSING OPERATIONAL ISSUES WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Mar 27, 2013
MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 HAS HAD THE DASHBOARD DISINTEGRATING SINCE 30,000 MILES AS I WAS INFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. IT ONLY HAD CRACKS BUT SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT THE DASH HAS LITERALLY DISINTEGRATED WITH SHARP OBJECTS FLYING ABOUT THE CAB WHEN WINDOWS ARE DOWN. MY RESEARCH SUGGEST THAT CHRYSLER USED INFERIOR PRODUCTS AS A COST REDUCTION, DID NOT ACQUIRE THE PROPER MANUFACTURING TEMPERATURES WHICH RESULTS IN CRACKING, AND THE DASH IS INADEQUATELY MOUNTED CAUSING FLEXING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.........AND NOT A COSMETIC ISSUE AS DODGE HAS HIDDEN BEHIND!! WHEN THE DASH BREAKS, SHARP OBJECTS ARE IN FLIGHT THROUGHOUT THE CAB. WHEN IT BREAKS NEAR THE AIR BAGS, I BELIEVE THEY WILL DEPLOY THEMSELVES AND THAT ALONE IS A SERIOUS EVENT WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC! DODGE HAS A HISTORY ALL THE WAY BACK TO MY FIRST PURCHASE OF A BRAND NEW 1973 DODGE RAM, IGNORING WARRANTY AND MAKING EXCUSES OF WHY THINGS AREN'T THEIR FAULT! IT'S HIGH TIME THIS COMPANY ASSUMES IT'S RESPONSIBILITY ESPECIALLY AFTER TAX PAYERS BAILED THEM OUT!!!! I HAVE FOUGHT MANY BATTLES WITH THIS COMPANY CONCERNING WARRANTY ISSUES AS WELL WHERE A BRAND NEW 1976 DODGE RAM I PURCHASED SPUN THE RACES IN THE REARS AS A RESULT OF DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING!!! THE TIME FOR MAKING EXCUSES IS OLD, IT'S TIME FOR ACTION AND ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN INFERIOR PRODUCT!!! *TR
Feb 23, 2013
THE DASH PANELS ON MY 01 DODGE 1500 RAM QUAD CAB TRUCK HAVE CRACKED AND ARE FALLING APART. THE HOLES IN THE DASH HAVE EXPOSED WIRING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. IT APPEARS THE MOLDED PLASTICS USED IN THE DASH PANELS ARE DETERIORATING OVER TIME DUE TO THE SUN'S HEAT AND RAYS. I SUSPECT, LIKE POLYPROPOLENE TUBING, ALL DASHES MADE OF THIS DEFECTIVE PLASTIC WILL DESINIGRATE. ANYWAY, AFTER SOME RESEARCH IT SEEMS THAT A AFTERMARKET DASH COVER IS THE BEST REMEDY, HOWEVER I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE SHARP EDGES OF THE OLD DASH PANEL COULD CUT SOME WIRING OVER TIME AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. *TR
Nov 27, 2010
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5 complaints
WE WERE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW UP AND SMASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. WE WERE ABLE TO MANEUVER THE TRUCK TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT THERE BEING AN ACCIDENT. THE HOOD WAS BENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, HOOD MOUNTS HAD TO BE STRAIGHTENED. A NEW HOOD LATCH WAS INSTALLED AS THE MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS THE PROBLEM THAT IT WAS STUCK OPEN, AND IN HIS OPINION, DEFECTIVE. *TR
Nov 06, 2010
THE HOOD UNEXPECTEDLY FLEW OPEN AND SMASHED THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK! THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK IS NOW DESTROYED AND I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT THIS TRUCK HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE FROM 1994-1999. OBVIOUSLY IT WAS NOT FIXED AFTER 1999 BECAUSE I HAVE LOCATED 9 OTHER PEOPLE BESIDES MYSELF WHO OWN 2001 MODELS AND WHO HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Mar 08, 2010
DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND HOOD FLEW OPEN ON MY 2001 DODGE 2500. HOOD AND LATCHES BENT BACK OBSTRUCTING VIEW COMPLETELY. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT ON A USUALLY BUSY ROAD WHICH PREVENTED FURTHER PROBLEMS. *TR
Sep 10, 2009
DRIVING DOWN RURAL ROAD THE HOOD POPPED UP BLOCKING MY VIEW. I COULD SEE THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNDER THE OPEN HOOD AND PULLED OVER HOOD HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED YET. *TR
Oct 04, 2008
LEFT REAR OF QUAD CAB NOT WELDED COMPLETELY. QUAD CAB DOOR AND DRIVERS' SIDE DOOR DO NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. YOU CAN HEAR THEM RATTLE WHEN DRIVING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS AND THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE AND CHRYSLER CORPORATION. THEY OFFERED $500.00 FOR THE DEFECT. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT AS WELL AS A VALUE DEFECT. WE FEAR THE DRIVERS' SIDE DOOR MAY OPEN, AS WELL AS THE QUAD CAB DOOR, IN AN ACCIDENT.
Jul 18, 2001
SEATS
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME "UNHINGED" FROM THE BRACKETS THAT HELD IT IN PLACE, MAKING THE SEAT UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Jun 15, 2010
DT: 2001 DODGE RAM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON FRONT CENTER FOLDING SEAT THE BOLT SHEARED OFF AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED. THIS STARTED THREE DAYS AGO. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. HE ORDERED THE BOLT TO FIX IT. DODGE STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED.*AK
Aug 17, 2005
CONSUMER STATES THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT MECHANISM WAS BROKEN. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO NOT BE STABLE WHILE DRIVING. THE SEAT WOULD ROCK BACK AND FORTH. *YD *NM
Jun 21, 2002
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BEGAN TO MOVE UP, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO BREAK ONCE AIR BAG DEFLATED. ALSO, SEATS WERE NOT REINFORCED ONCE LATCH WAS BROKEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Sep 21, 2001
SEATBACK LATCH IS FAULTY. WHILE DRIVING LEVER CAN BE BUMPED LIGHTLY, AND SEATBACK COLLAPSES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK DEALER REMOVED LATCH AND ROTATED IT AND CONSUMER HAS HAD NO PROBLEMS SINCE. *SLC
Mar 14, 2001
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
2001 Dodge Ram Dashboard is an extreme safety hazard due to the cracking. I have owned this vehicle for 12 years and it's been garaged kept for 8 years. The dash started with a crack and then a hole was created when hitting a bump. Then I had a mechanic work on the heater, and the dash basically disintegrated when moving it. The holes on this dashboard are absurd. A review of safety information identified others who reported this problem to NHTSA and many more complaints on online message boards. This dashboard creates a safety issue for all personnel in the vehicle in case of an accident since projectiles (pieces of the dash that crumble) will fly. Also, there are other components under the dash that could create additional problems (ie-heater core spraying hot antifreeze after an accident). This is completely absurd. Keep in mind, my vehicle has less than 80K miles and the dash is getting worse.
Jan 08, 2023
MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE A BIG IMPACT ON SAFETY OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WITH BRITTLE PLASTIC SHARDS FLYING EVERYWHERE. THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL AT ONCE, IT'S HAPPENED OVER THE YEARS, AND I EVEN KEEP A DASH COVER ON IT SINCE THE DAY I GOT IT. THE PLASTIC IS JUST SIMPLY POOR QUALITY, IT'S NOT FROM SUN FADING, OR ANYTHING ELSE.
Nov 23, 2017
DASH HAS COMPLETELY FELL APART
May 25, 2016
I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I RAN INTO SOME BUMPY ROADS AND I LOOKED AT MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IN THE DASH AND IT WAS GONE. THE WHOLE INNER DASH WAS BROKE LOOSE AND PLASTIC PARTS WERE FALLING ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. I'VE E-MAILED DODGE AND HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANYTHING BACK FROM THEM YET. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT COULD BE FROM $1000 TO $7000 TO FIX. IT HAD A FEW CRACKS IN IT BEFORE BUT NOW IT SEAMS TO BE JUST FALLING TO PIECES. I BELIEVE THIS COULD CAUSE MY AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AT ANY MINUTE AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IN AN ACCIDENT HOW COULD YOU TELL IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BEFORE OR AFTER THE INCIDENT? COULD THE AIRBAG CAUSE AN ACCIDENT? DODGE SAYS IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY AND I WILL HAVE TO FIX IT MYSELF. I THINK WITH ALL THE DASH ISSUES, DODGE SHOULD AT LEAST BARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WON'T EVEN TELL ME IF MY TRUCK IS SAFE TO DRIVE? SO IT SETS IN BACK YARD.
Jul 27, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATING COIL WAS LEAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER COIL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Dec 15, 2014
DASH AND BEZEL ARE CRACKING. PIECES ARE FALLING INTO IT. WHAT PROBLEMS WILL THIS CAUSE. HEATER CORE IS LEAKING SPILLING COOLANT ONTO CAB CARPET AND PAD. WAS TOLD THIS MODEL TRUCK HAS NO AIR INTAKE FILTER TO STOP LEAVES AND OTHER TRASH FROM ENTERING THE SYSTEM THEN ROTTING IN THE HEATER CORE BOX CREATING MOLD WHICH CORRODES THE CORE. *TR
May 18, 2012
1.) AFTER OPENING THE HOOD THE RUBBER STRIP RUNNING ACROSS THE TOP EDGE OF THE FIREWALL (WHERE BACK OF HOOD MEETS) MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND FALL ONTO THE TURBOCHARGER HOUSING. 2.) THIS OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME HOOD IS OPENED. THE LAST TIME I HAD TO OPEN THE HOOD IT WAS DARK AND I DID NOT NOTICE THAT IT HAD BECOME DETACHED AGAIN WHEN I CLOSED THE HOOD. 3.) SINCE THE RUBBER HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE I REMOVED IT AND ALLOWED IT TO BURN ITSELF OUT ON MY DRIVEWAY. THE LAST TIME IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TURBO I WAS ABLE TO NOTICE IT BEFORE IT ACTUALLY HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, THIS TIME I WAS NOT SO LUCKY. *TR
Jul 28, 2010
LIKE EVERYONE'S ELSE'S 2001 RAM 1500 THE DASH BOARD CRACKED ALL OVER THE PLACE, BIG PIECES FALLING DOWN INSIDE THE DASH AND VENTS, AND ALSO THE HEADS CRACKED AT 75,000 MILES OR SO. *TR
Mar 01, 2008
TIRES,WHEELS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND BECAME JAMMED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CORD THAT WAS HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. *TR
Jan 03, 2014
THE UNDER THE BED SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY CABLE BROKE AT THE JUNCTION OF WHERE THE CABLE ENDS AND THE HOLDING METAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS. THE SPARE TIRE CAME LOOSE AND HIT THE HIGHWAY BOUNCING OFF OF THE PAVEMENT AND BECOMING AIRBOURNE BEHIND MY TRUCK . AT THAT TIME IT BECAME A HAZARD FOR ANY VEHICLE ESPECIALLY A MOTORCYCLE BEHIND ME. MY SPARE IS A 16 INCH TIRE AND WEIGHS OVER 35 POUNDS. I GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE AT THE NEXT EXIT AND TRIED TO FIND THE TIRE BUT COULD NOT LOCATE IT . I SUSPECT IT WENT OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT. NO CARS BEHIND ME STRUCK THE TIRE AND NO WAS HURT. AFTER INSPECTING THE SPARE TIRE CRANK ASSEMBLY I FOUND THE CABLE WAS RUSTED AND SUSPECT THE HOLDING NUT ASSEMBLY WAS TOO. I HAVE NOT USED MY TRUCK FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY TO TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH TO WORK AND TO HAUL MATERIAL WHEN NEEDED. I WENT TO THE LOCAL JUNK YARD AND WAS BOUGHT ANOTHER SPARE TIRE CRANK ASSEMBLY OFF OF A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND FOUND THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO RUSTED. I SUSPECT THAT IT MAY FAIL IN THE FUTURE JUST LIKE MINE DID. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW FOR ON INSPECTION IT IS EASY TO SEE HOW RUST CAN MAKE THE HOLDING NUT AND WASHER FAIL. I AM AFRAID THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN OR ALREADY HAS HAPPENED ON DODGE TRUCKS USING THIS TYPE OF SPARE TIRE HOLDER. IF THIS TIRE COMING FREE AND HITTING THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH COULD HAVE CAUSE SERIOUS HARM TO ANOTHER VEHICLE OR COULD HAVE LED TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MY GUESS IS THAT MANY TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED. *TR
Sep 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE INSIDE BEADS OF THE WHEEL BEGAN TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF HIS DRIVING HABITS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 158127. UPDATED 1/25/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE BREAKING THROUGH THE INSIDE BEADS. ALL FOUR OF THE WHEELS WERE BROKEN. THE WHEELS APPEARED TO HAVE CRACKED WHERE THE METAL WHEEL WEIGHT MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED. UPDATED 01/26/10
Dec 28, 2009
A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT WHEEL AND TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Sep 13, 2004
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
ON MY 2001 DODGE 1500, THERE IS A TON OF RUST ON THE UNDERSIDE PARTS. THE FRAME AND BODY AREN'T BAD, BUT THE THINGS THAT ATTACH ARE FAILING. THE BRAKE LINES WENT, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ALL WENT AT THE SAME TIME, ALMOST RESULTING IN A WRECK. THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK IN PLACE RUSTED OUT. THE SHEET METAL ATTACHMENT FOR THE FRONT AXLE IS THE LATEST. I'S ALMOST RUSTED OUT, AND WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE FRONT AXLE TO DETACH IF NOT REPLACED. ($$$$) YES, THE TRUCK IS 10 YEARS OLD AND I LIVE IN NW PA WHERE WE USE SALT. CRITICAL PARTS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM RUST OR MADE FROM STAINLESS. THIS TRUCK COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE, PROBABLY ME! *TR
Aug 24, 2011
A FEW MONTHS AGO MY TRUCK STARTED TO MAKE NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE METAL RUBBING. I GOT IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAY IT'S THE FRONT LEFT BEARING AND HUB. I ONLY HAVE 53,000 MILES AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY WILL ONLY COVER THE FRONT BEARING ON A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. MY TRUCK IS REAR WHEEL DRIVE BUT THE FRONT BEARINGS ARE NOT COVERED? WHY NOT, DON'T YOU NEED ALL OF THEM TO DRIVE THE THING. SO IT'S NOW GOING TO COST ME $300+ TO FIX THE LEFT BEARING. ANY THEY SAY THE RIGHT ONE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON ALSO. WHAT A WASTE, ON BOTH THE TRUCK AND THE WARRANTY. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP IN 3 YEARS. THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING COMPONENT AND THE BRAKE CYLINDERS.*AK
Dec 30, 2004
1500 QUAD CAB, BRAKE FAILED AT 50-60 MPH. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT BEARINGS ON RIGHT WHEEL WERE GROUNDED TO DUST, NO GREASE WAS VISIBLE.*AK
Mar 13, 2002
VEHICLE WANDERS INTO ANOTHER LANE WHEN LETTING GO OF STEERING. APPLYING BRAKES AND VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. MANUFACTURER & DEALER SAY THAT VEHICLE IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE FOR CORRECTIONS TO TAKE PLACE.*AK
Oct 11, 2000
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
4 complaints
2001 RAM 1500 EXTD. CAB 4WD SPORT. I DON'T USE IT OFF-ROAD AND ONLY USE 4X4 IN THE SNOW. 32000 MILES NEEDED NEW TIRES. SHOP WOULDN'T ALIGN WHEELS BECAUSE THEY SAID I NEEDED NEW BALL JOINTS. BROUGHT TRUCK TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS WITHIN SPECS. 35700 MILES, SAME DEALER REPLACES UPPER AND LOWER UNIVERSAL JOINTS ON WARRANTY. I WENT BACK TO TIRE DEALER FOR ALIGNMENT, THEY SAID THE BALL JOINTS WERE STILL BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 36010 MILES, DEALER REPLACES UPPER AND LOWER, LEFT AND RIGHT BALL JOINTS ON WARRANTY. 65600 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SAME DEALER REPLACES PURGE SOLENOID, STABILIZER LINKS AND SHIFT ROD LINK TO QUIET RATTLING NOISE. *NM
May 12, 2006
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. UPON DECELERATION THE CONSUMER HEARD A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE ACCELERATED THE ROARING SOUND WENT AWAY. WHEN THE CONSUMER LET OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR THE SECOND TIME HE HEARD AN EXPLOSION SOUND, AND THE REAR END LOCKED. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE NUT ON THE PINION GEAR HAD COME ALOOSE AND CAUSED THE REAR END TO COME APART. THE DRIVE SHAFT PUNCTURED THE QUAD CAB'S INTERIOR FLOORBOARD. THE SERVICE DEALER REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THIS WAS A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND NOT A DEFECT WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *AK (11/22/05) COMPONENTS AFFECTED ARE: REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY, TRANSMISSION, TRANSFER CASE AND DRIVESHAFT. *SC
Oct 18, 2005
JUST AFTER THE POWER TRAIN WARRENTY WAS UP THE TRANS STARTED TO SLIP. I CHECK FLUID. IT WAS OKAY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REBUILT THE TRANS AT MY COST OF 2500. IT STILL DIDN'T SHIFT RIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. LAST YEAR I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANS REBUILT AGAIN AT 2500. IT RAN FINE FOR EXACTLY 12 MONTHS. THE TRUCK IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AGAIN TO HAVE THE TRANS REBUILT FOR THE THIRD TIME BY A LICENCED FACILITY. I HAD IT FIXED ONE TIME BY A FRIEND ALSO. THE TRANS SHOP WILL WARRENTY THE LABOR THIS TIME BUT, THEY WANT OVER 1600 FOR PARTS. THIS TRUCK WAS $40,000 AND 2,500 PER TRANS PER YEAR AND THE FRONT END REDONE 3 TIMES ALSO. THE ENGINE IS TOO HEAVY AND POWERFUL FOR THE TRUCK AND TRANS. A FAULT BY ENGINEERS AT CHRYSLER SHOULD NOT BE A CONSTANT HEAD ACHE FOR MYSELF AND MY WALLET. I HAVE REPLACED NEARLY EVERY PART ON THIS TRUCK X 3. THE ONLY GOOD THING ABOUT THIS TRUCK IS THE MOTOR AND IT'S BECAUSE IT'S A CUMMINS.
Jun 27, 2005
MY BOYFRIEND BOUGHT A 2001 DODGE RAM IN NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR. AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK ONLY FOUR MONTHS THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETLY REPLACED. TWO DAYS AGO WE NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE SHOCKS. HE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD HIM ALL OF THE SHOCKS NEED REPLACING, AS WELL AS OTHER THINGS SUCH AS THE AXEL AND WHAT NOT. THIS IS ONLY SEVEN MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE THING. THE PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP ARE RUDE AND VERY UNHELPFUL. THEY HONESTLY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE THEY HAVE CAUSED US.
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER A MINIMUN OF 8 TIMES BETWEEN SEPT AND DEC. 02. STEERING AND BRAKE PROBLEM HAVE NEVER BEEN CORRECTED. DEALER HAS REPLACED POWER STEERING / BRAKE FULID WHICH HAD TURNED BLACK. REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINT, TIE ROD, POWER STEERING PUMP, STEERING GEAR BOX. WITH MY PERMISSION THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DODGE TECH CENTER WHERE THE TECH / TRAINER USED MY VEHICLE FOR DEMONSTRATION LESSON /DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINED THAT THE HYDRA PUMP (BRAKE CYLINDER) WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS TOO WAS REPLACED WITH NO BETTER RESULTS. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND STEERING ARE A PART OF THE SAME SYSTEM AND SHARE 1 PUMP. THE TECH ADVISOR AS WELL AS THE SERVICE MANAGER TOGETHER WITH THE MECHANIC AGREE THAT THIS SYSTEM IS INADEQUATE. DT
Dec 05, 2002
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER A MINIMUN OF 8 TIMES BETWEEN SEPT AND DEC. 02. STEERING AND BRAKE PROBLEM HAVE NEVER BEEN CORRECTED. DEALER HAS REPLACED POWER STEERING / BRAKE FULID WHICH HAD TURNED BLACK. REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINT, TIE ROD, POWER STEERING PUMP, STEERING GEAR BOX. WITH MY PERMISSION THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DODGE TECH CENTER WHERE THE TECH / TRAINER USED MY VEHICLE FOR DEMONSTRATION LESSON /DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINED THAT THE HYDRA PUMP (BRAKE CYLINDER) WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS TOO WAS REPLACED WITH NO BETTER RESULTS. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND STEERING ARE A PART OF THE SAME SYSTEM AND SHARE 1 PUMP. THE TECH ADVISOR AS WELL AS THE SERVICE MANAGER TOGETHER WITH THE MECHANIC AGREE THAT THIS SYSTEM IS INADEQUATE. DT
Dec 05, 2002
TWO TIMES WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE MY POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT. THE FIRST TIME RESULTED IN A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE. AFTER TEN MINUTES THE TRUCK WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME I WAS ALSO BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE AND LOST BOTH THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS TIME THE MANUFACTURER HAD TO HAVE THE TRUCK HAULED TO THE DEALER. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING ARE RUN OFF THE SAME GEARING ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. THIS TRUCK SEEMS TO REQUIRE CONSTANT CORRECTION TO THE STEERING TO MINIMIZE WANDER.*AK
May 03, 2002
TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING. AM IN PROCESS OF REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP/BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (ONE UNIT) FOR THE SECOND TIME. AT TIME OF LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL WITH A FULL SIZE CAMPER ON ICE. SLID SIDEWAYS AND STOPPED IN SNOWBANK. AM AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE AFTER SECOND INCIDENT. KNOW SEVERAL DRIVERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM WITH 2001 DODGE RAMS.
Jan 27, 2002
ENGINE
3 complaints
2001 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TO SWAP OUT THE OLD VEHICLE WITH A NEW COMPARABLE VEHICLE.
Feb 27, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED TWICE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 198,000.
Apr 07, 2021
PCM HAS BEEN REPLACE FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE THE ORIGINAL ONE. THE DEALER HAS SENT OUT THE PCM FOR REPROGRAMMING. IT WAS RETURNED AND THE PCM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IF THEY CAN NOT FIND A USED ONE, THE TRUCK IS TOTALLY WORTHLESS. DODGE HAD STOPPED PRODUCING THE PCM. BECAUSE OF THIS DODGE IS FORCING ME TO REPLACE A PERFECTLY GOOD TRUCK EXCEPT FOR THE PCM. BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN IN CALIFORNIA EXCEPT FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS, THERE IS NO RUST. THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO BUY A NEW/USED TRUCK BECAUSE DODGE DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE THE PCM. THEY ARE PRODUCING VEHICLES KNOWING THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE FIXED AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT TIME.
Oct 11, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
DASH IS FALLING APART AND CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING
Dec 06, 2015
I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THIS VEHICLE HOWEVER, HAS A DEFECT, THE DASHBOARD CRACKS AND IS STARTING TO BASICALLY DISINTEGRATE. I HOWEVER, AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THESE ISSUES. AS YOU CAN SEE ON THE FORUMS AND WEBSITES BELOW. HTTP://WWW.DASHCOVER.COM/DODGERAMDASH.HTML HTTP://FORUMS.MOTORTREND.COM/70/6297146/PICKUPS-SUVS/IS-YOUR-2001-DODGE-RAM-DASH-FALLING-APART/INDEX.HTML HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/RAM_1500/2001/ACCESSORIES-INTERIOR/CRACKED_DASHBOARD.SHTML HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/RAM_1500/2001/ACCESSORIES-INTERIOR/CRACKED_DASHBOARD-2.SHTML HTTP://WWW.AUTOMOTIVEFORUMS.COM/T429358-CRACKED_DASH_IN_2001_2500_TRUCK.HTML THE FAILURE IS SO COMMON THERE ARE YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON HOW TO FIX IT TEMPORARILY: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=H7WFCXSY8XI I HAVE SEEN QUOTES TO GET THIS FIXED ANYWHERE FROM 800 TO 1500 DOLLARS. ABSOLUTELY ABSURD. SOME PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THAT THEIR DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND PIECES ARE FALLING BEHIND THE DASH AND CREATING RATTLING NOISES AND SOME EVEN AS SEVERE AS TAKING OUT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CAUSING HEADLIGHT FAILURE, AC FAILURE, ETC. DESPITE ALL OF THESE ISSUES DODGE WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL. ONE OF MY BIGGEST CONCERNS IS IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT THE DASHBOARD COULD SHATTER SENDING SHARP EDGED PIECES OF PLASTIC TOWARDS ME UNDER HIGH IMPACT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SEVERE INJURY AND/OR DEATH. I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED WITH THIS ISSUE AND I HOPE THAT BY YOU SHOWING INTEREST ON MINE AND OTHERS BEHALF WE CAN RESOLVE THIS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 30, 2012
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EXT CAB THAT I BOUGHT NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. AT 42,000MI THE DASH HAD A CRACK IN THE CENTER. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TO USE SOMETHING WITH UV PROTECTION. AT 101,000MI THE FRONT SPEAKERS WENT OUT. NOW MY DASH IS MISSING BIG PIECES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD LAST MONTH AND HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. A PIECE OF DASH FLEW UP AND HIT MY WIFE IN THE FOREHEAD. SHE WILL NO LONGER LET THE GRANDCHILDREN RIDE IN MY TRUCK. SHE IS AFRAID THE AIR BAG WILL GO OFF OR A PIECE OF DASH WILL HIT THEM IN THE EYE. NOW THE FRONT LIGHTS HAVE BLINKED ON AND OFF 2 OR 3 TIMES ON SEPARATE OCCASION. I'VE CALLED DODGE AND THEY SENT ME TO A SERVICE CENTER. THEY AGREED TO REPLACE THE DASH, INSTRUMENT COVER AND GLOVE BOX ALL WHICH HAVE CRACKED. BUT NOW I HAVE TO PAY 580.00$. MY TAX DOLLARS BAILED THEM OUT AND NOW I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEIR DEFECTED PARTS? THIS IS A DANGER TO DRIVERS. *TR
Apr 17, 2011
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
MY TRUCK HAS 185000 MILES ON IT AND STARTED SOUNDING LIKE THE BACK BRAKES WERE GRINDING. ON THE WAY TO THE MECHANIC THE BACK TIRES LOCKED UP AND BROKE THE DRIVE SHAFT OFF. LUCKY FOR ME I WAS ONLY GOING 40 MILES AN HOUR.
Jun 08, 2015
2001 DODGE RAM, THE DASH IS CRACKED AND ROTTEN ALL THE WAY ACROSS. THIS NEW OF A VEHICLE SHOULD NOT LOOK LIKE TRASH ON THE INSIDE, AND THERE IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN WITH ALL THE DASH COMPONENTS WORKING CORRECTLY. THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE GOING ON HERE, IF EVERY DODGE DASH IS CRACKING. DODGE TRANSMISSION- NORMAL HIGHWAY USE AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ALREADY JUNK, ALL OTHER BRANDS ARE STILL GOING FINE ON THEIR FIRST TRANSMISSION AND THEIRS ARE A LOT OLDER THAN MINE. TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO CRASH, THIS NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH IN A SERIOUS MANNER. *JB
Mar 07, 2007
TRANSMISSION HAS GONE BAD ON 2001 DODGE RAM. WEEK LATER ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF "OIL SLUDGE". HAVE SEEN SAME PROBLEM DOCUMENTED ON OTHER SITES ABOUT DODGE ENGINES.
Jun 11, 2005
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING VAN, HEARD A LOUD BANG IN FRONT END. NOTICED THAT FRONT SWAY BAR BRACKETS BROKE OFF FRAME DO TO FRAME ROT. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, UPPER A FRAME BRACKETS ARE SEPARATING FROM FRAME MOUNTS DUE TO FRAME ROT. ALSO, FRAME CONNECTING FRONT BUMPER AND RADIATOR SO RUSTED THAT I CAN PUSH A SCREWDRIVER THROUGH FRAME. *JS
Sep 02, 2013
THE REAR SPRING PADS ON MY TRUCK ARE RUSTING APART. NOT JUST SURFACE CORROSION BUT ACTUAL SPLITTING AND FLAKING OF THE METAL. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT LOSS OF CONTROL IF THE PAD SPLITS APART AS THE REAR AXLE COULD SHIFT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR
May 11, 2012
DASHBOARD HAS BROKEN UP LIKE A JIG SAW PUZZLE. *TR
Jan 22, 2012
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE CRACKS YEARS AGO FROM WINDSHIELD TOWARDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER. WITHIN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE ONCE RIGID-PLIABLE DASH UNIT HAS CRACKED INTO BRITTLE PIECES WITH SOME FALLING INTO DASH INTERIOR. SOME PIECES ARE JAGGED AND POINTED. *TR
Aug 29, 2012
DASHBOARD OF MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 IS CRACKING ALL OVER. I AM WORRIED THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY IF NEEDED. HEAD LIGHTS ARE NO LONGER STAYING PUT, IF I HIT A BUMP THEY MOVE. *TR
Nov 07, 2009
2001 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 V8 DASHBOARD CRACKED INTO MULTIPLE PARTS. THE CRACK LITERALLY HAPPENED ALL AT ONCE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT SOUNDED LIKE A FIRECRACKER EXPLODED. NOTHING WAS PLACED ON THE DASH AND I USE A WINDSHILED SUN DEFLECTOR TO KEEP THE DASH FROM GETTING HOT YET IT STILL HAPPENED. ANYTHING I PLACE ON THE DASH NOW WILL FALL INTO THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE DASH. I HAVE HAD SOME STRANGE WIRING/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE THE INCIDENT ALL WITHIN THE DASH. WITH THE CRACKS AROUND THE VENTS, THE DEFROST DOES NOT SEEM TO BLOW ONTO THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY, THEREFORE TAKING LONGER TO DEFROST. I HAVE PRICED THE PART AND IT WILL COST OVER $300 WITH IT INSTALLED. I CAN NOT AFFORD IT BEING A SINGLE PARENT. *TR
May 01, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4, BRAKE LINE DIRECTLY BEHIND GAS TANK ABOVE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE RUSTS/CORRODES WHICH CAUSES A MAJOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND CAUSES LOSS OF BRAKES. THIS AREA IS HIDDEN FROM IMMEDIATE SIGHT BY THE SPARE TIRE AND APPARENTLY BUILDUP DOESN'T GET WASHED AWAY IN THE CARWASH OR WHEN IT RAINS OR FROM ROAD SPRAY ETC. I HAVE NEVER SEEN BRAKE LINES RUST SO BAD. THEY ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE THEY SWELL AS THEY RUST AND SCALE. THE REST OF THE VEHICLES UNDERCARRAGE IS 90% BLACK PAINT FROM THE FACTORY, BUT THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTING. MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE USED STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINE MATERIAL OR AT LEAST A COATED TYPE BRAKELINE. LOSS OF BRAKES IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. THERE SHOULD BE NO WARRANTY PERIOD ON SOMETHING LIKE THIS, THEY SHOULD BE THE LAST THING TO GO ON THE VEHICLE. THERE SHOULD BE A PAID IN FULL RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. *TR
Oct 25, 2010
DT: WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL THE BRAKES WENT OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET IT SAFELY OFF THE HIGHWAY. THIS OCCURRED ON AUGUST 15, 2005. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE WAY THAT THE VAN WAS BUILT. HE SAID THAT IT CAUSED THE BATTERY TO LEAK AND BURN A WHOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE MECHANIC'S SHOP. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT SOMEONE ELSE COULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHCILE'S STRUCTURE. *AK
Oct 14, 2005
VEHICLE IS PULLING TO RIGHT AT ALL TIMES, TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES. DEALER DID ALIGNMENT, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PARTED TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER VEHICLE TO AVOID A LIGHT POLE, HOWEVER VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP NOR TURN THEREBY HITTING A TREE INSTEAD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. DEALER FOUND RIGHT FRONT CALIPER FROZEN AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER REPLACED. CENTER CONSOLE LATCH INOPERATIVE. NEW CENTER CONSOLE LID REPLACED. *TT
May 13, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
THE DASH BOARD ON MY 2001 DODGE QUADCAB PICKUP TRUCK 1500 IS SEVERELY CRACKED. THIS IS NOT THE NORMAL CRACKING THAT YOU MAY EXPECT TO SEE THROUGH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. IT IS A DEFECT IN THE EQUIPMENT. LARGE GAPING HOLES ALL OVER THE DASH. IF THE UN-ATTACHED CRACKED SECTIONS WERE REMOVED THERE WOULD BE NO DASH AT ALL. *TR
Apr 07, 2009
THE DASHBOARD OF THE 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK STARTED CRACKING ALL OF A SUDDEN AND WAS GETTING WORSE BY THE DAY. NOW I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS DUE TO THE DASHBOARD PROBLEMS , AND IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
May 14, 2007
DASHBOARD COLLAPSING AFTER CRACKING AND PROBLEM WITH TURNING ON THE BRIGHT LIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS GOING OFF. *TR
May 01, 2007
STEERING,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN TWO SEPARATE CRASHES ONE BEING HEAD ON AT 35MPH OVER $6000. IN DAMAGE TO TRUCK 2 ND TIME SAME TRUCK AFTER BEING ROLLED BECAUSE STEERING BOX GAVE OUT AGAIN 2ND TIME FOR THAT TOO. NO AIR BAGS COMPANY CLAIMS CRASH WAS NOT ENOUGH TO DEPLOY TRUCK WAS TOTALED AND MY HUSBAND IN THE HOSPITAL FOR A EVENING WITH HEAD TRAUMA. *TR
Aug 16, 2008
CONSUMER STATES HER HUSBAND WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT TODAY, AND AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. NOT ONLY DID THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY BUT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PART WHERE THE GAUGES ARE ALL DROPPED DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE DRIVER INJURIED HIS LEGS. HIS CHEST WAS ALSO INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. SHE STATES THAT AT THIS POINT HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK BECAUSE HE HAD NO STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 70 MPH.*AK
Jul 10, 2003
WHILE MAKING A SLOW RIGHT TURN AT ABOUT 5-10 MPH STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN. CONSUMER THEN HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. PLEASE ADD FURTHER COMMENTS. *AK
Jun 11, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
DEALER COULDN\\'T DIAGNOSE FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. KEPT REPROGRAMMING COMPUTER UNTIL TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE @ 30,000 KM. 10 MONTH FIGHT FOR ENGINE. 6 WEEKS TO REPLACE IN SHOP. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS STILL EXIST SINCE NEW. TRUCK HAS 77,000 KM NOW. IT IS TOTALLY INCAPABLE OF TOWING RV, WHAT TRUCK WAS BOUGHT FOR. MAX FUEL MILEAGE EMPTY IS 10 MPG, 4 LOADED. EXCESSIVE SMOKE. ALL SYMPTOMS VERIFIED BY OUTSIDE SOURCES, AND DODGE STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH ME. AM A FORMER DIESEL MECH, AND TRUCKER. DODGE REFUSES OUTSIDE DIAGNOSIS INCLUDING CUMMINS. THIS TRUCK HAS OVER 18 MONTHS OF DOWNTIME. JUST GOT TRUCK FROM DEALER TODAY AGAIN, WAS TOLD 2 WEEKS AGO THAT THIS ENGINE IS TOASTED, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH ENGINE. THEY DIDN\\'T EVEN HAVE THE COURTESY TO RETURN PHONE CALLS OR EVEN TO CALL FOR ME TO PICK UP THE TRUCK. DODGE WILL NOT EVEN ACCEPT FUEL LOGS. HAVE SPENT IN EXCESS OF $20,000 OUT OF POCKET TO KEEP THIS BUCKET GOING, FOR THINGS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN WARRANTY AND OUTSIDE DIAGNOSIS. AM SETTING UP LAWSUIT NOW, AS I CANNOT USE THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS EVEN FAILED GOV\\'T EMMISION TEST. WHO CARES? THANKS
Jan 15, 2004
OIL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, AND WENT DEAD, NOT DETECTING LOW OIL PRESSURE. DEALER FOUND SLUDGE IN ENGINE THAT WOULD BUILD UP FROM OVERDUE OIL CHANGES. CONSUMER STATED OIL CHANGES WERE DONE ON REGULAR BASIS, BUT NOT A T THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 30, 2002
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WAS STARTING TO HESITATE.*AK
Apr 04, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
3 complaints
VEHICLE DOESN'T DEFROST. WINDOWS STEAM UP, IF COLD ENOUGH ICE UP. NO VISIBILITY OUT ALL SIDE WINDOWS. BROUGHT IN WHILE STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, THEY REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT. WENT BACK A FEW WEEKS LATER AND WAS TOLD IT IS A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS VEHICLE, "PUT SOME CARDBOARD IN FRONT OF THE RADIATOR". I TRIED IT AND IT DIDN'T WORK. THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT IF THIS ISN'T FIXED.*AK
Dec 09, 2003
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, VEHICLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CLAIM 01-6315-258. *SLC
Dec 30, 2001
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, VEHICLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CLAIM 01-6315-258. *SLC
Dec 30, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Sep 17, 2002
PER DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR, MY TRUCKS WHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY WAS DAMAGED FROM AN OVER-TORQUED CENTER NUT (DURING MANUFACTURE ASSEMBLY). THIS CONDITION CAUSED THE BEARINGS TO SEIZE AND SUPERHEAT, THEY HAVE BEEN CUTTING INTO THE AXLE AND THE HEAT EXPANSION CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL (LOCKED ON, BUT STEERING HAS NOT BEEN PULLING). PARTS NEEDING REPLACEMENT INCLUDE: AXLE; CALIPER; HUB AND BEARINGS; ROTOR; CENTER NUT; CENTER CAP.
Jan 23, 2002
BRAKE SHOES HAD 65% OF THE PADS REMAINING HOWEVER THE RIVETS HOLDING THE PADS ONTO THE BRAKE SHOES CAME LOOSE ON 3 OF THE FOUR BRAKES.THE SERVICE MGR. TOLD ME THAT HE FELT THIS IS A DEFECT OF THE BRAKES HOWEVER I STILL HAD TO PAY THE ENTIRE BILL.THE AUTO MATIC TRANSMISSION HAS LEAKED FLUID AFTER 5 DIFFERENT ATTEMPTS TO FIX IT BY THE DEALER.STILL LEAKS
Sep 09, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR BUSY ROAD AND THE ENGINE GETS TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, THE ENGINE STALLS AND SHUTS OFF. THEN I HAVE TO MANEUVER IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LET IT COOL OFF APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AND THEN IT CRANKS BACK UP AND I CAN DRIVE 5 MINUTES AND IT DOES THE SAME THING AGAIN, VERY DANGEROUS.
Apr 07, 2021
WHILE DRIVING DODGE RAM TRUCK JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE BEGAN TO AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION THAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO ALMOST CRASH. A CALL WAS MADE TO DODGE DEALERSHIP @ 215 492 8600 HOWEVER I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRUCK DID NOT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL PROBLEM. *TR
Jul 10, 2014
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
2001 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT AND FRONT FRAME PROBLEMS. *SMD UPDATED 07/27/15.....UPDATED 11/19/15 *BF UPDATED 01/12/16*LJ UPDATED 11/08/2017*CN
Jul 15, 2015
DT: WAS PULLING A TRAILER AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED FISH TAILING. WITHOUT THE TRAILER AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL FISH TAIL. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHRYSLER , AND FOUND THAT IT WAS SHAKY. THE TIE RODS ENDS, BALL JOINTS, AND THE CHECK BAR MALFUNCTIONED ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALMOST HAD A WRECK. THIS HAPPENED ON 24, JUNE 2205. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS POORLY DESIGNED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS TOO LIGHT FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO GREASE FITTING FOR THE BALL JOINT. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED.*JB
Aug 26, 2005
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE TRUCK, AND ALSO UNABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK, AS THE POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO SUPPLIES POWER TO ASSIST THE BRAKES. *TR
Feb 11, 2015
I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN A PARKING LOT, GOING ABOUT 5-10MPH, WHILE I WAS TURNING, THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED PULSATING VERY HARD - DROVE FORWARD IN THE PARKING LOT - MADE A LEFT HAND TURN STARTED GOING FORWARD AND WENT TO STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE - PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD AND WOULD NOT STOP TRUCK. AFTER FINALLY COASTING TO A STOP I PUT TRUCK IN REVERSE - BACKED UP IN VACANT PART OF THE PARKING LOT SO I COULD PUT TRUCK IN DRIVE AND THEN SWING WIDE INTO A PARKING STALL AND COAST TO A STOP - HOWEVER WHEN I WENT TO SWING THE TRUCK I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO STEERING AT ALL -FRONT WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. HAD TO HAVE TOWED. *TR
Jul 17, 2012
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
DIFFICULT TO GET THE GEARSHIFT OUT OF PARK. A RECALL HAS BEEN DONE ON THE IGNITION/PARKSHIFT INTERLOCK FOR AN ISSUE "THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.". THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE PART THAT HAS FAILED IS NOT THE SAME AS THE PART THAT WAS REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL AND WANTS OVER $2,000 FOR A NEW STEERING COLUMN OR OVER $1,000 FOR A JUNKYARD STEERING COLUMN. CHRYSLER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AGREES WITH THE DEALERSHIP BUT NOBODY CAN EXPLAIN HOW THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK IS NOT RELATED TO THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TR
Mar 03, 2014
CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM BACK TIRES OF PICKUP WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. *AK DEALER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PINION GEAR WHERE THE DIFFERENTIAL IS. CONSUMER STATES KEYS WOULD GET STUCK IN RECESSED SCREW HOLES ON STEERING WHEEL, AND WHILE ATTEMPTING A TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE STUCK ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Jul 11, 2001
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
2 complaints
JUST PURCHASE MY 2001 DODGE RAM THE DAY BEFORE, TOOK IT FOR A DRIVE TO NEIGHBORING TOWN. WAS GOING 45 MPH AND THE ROAD WAS SOMEWHAT BUMPY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND VERY BOUNCY. THE TOWN WAS 10 MILES AWAY. ARRIVED, TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND WENT INTO MARKET FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. DROVE BACK HOME WITH THE SAME THING HAPPENING(VIOLENT SHAKING AND VERY, VERY BOUNCY) ALL THE WAY BACK. VERY SCARY AND DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT. STEERING WAS DIFFICULT DUE TO THE BOUNCE AND SHAKE. INTERESTINGLY MY FATHER DROVE THIS VEHICLE 300 MILES TO BRING IT TO ME THE PREVIOUS DAY WITH NO INCIDENT OF THE SHAKING OR BOUNCING. A FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AND AFTER LOOKING IT UP ON THE INTERNET, I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED, EITHER BY A RECALL OR DODGE! NOT EVEN A CONCRETE FIX FOR THE PROBLEM? I AM A SINGLE MOTHER WITHOUT A LARGE SUM OF MONEY TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE, LET ALONE FIX MAJOR REPAIRS. I NEED A SAFE VEHICLE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN. I FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN SCAMMED BY THE DEALER, DODGE, THE PREVIOUS OWNER, AND THE NHTSA. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM IN MY VEHICLE! *TR
Feb 12, 2013
ON MY WAY TO WORK, AS USUAL, ON A "SLIGHTLY" BUMPY PART OF THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING SO VIOLENTLY THAT I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. I COULD BARELY HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL; AND COULD NOT STEER AT ALL; ALL I COULD DO WAS START BRAKING AND COME TO A STOP. I GOT OUT AND CHECKED MY TIRES AND FRONT END AND EVERYTHING APPEARED NORMAL. I CONTINUED TO WORK AT ABOUT 40 MPH (I HAD GONE TO WORK EARLY SO NO TRAFFIC) . AT 8:00 I CALLED MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND TOOK IT TO HIM TO CHECK OUT WHAT HAPPENED. HE CHECK EVERYTHING AND NOTHING SHOWED. THE NEXT DAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN; THEN AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER I TOOK PICKUP IN FOR REGULAR OIL/FUEL/AIR FILTER CHANGE SERVICE. HE TEST DROVE WITH ME ALONG AND I EXPLAINED FURTHER WHAT HAPPENED. HE SAID HE HAS SEEN IT BEFORE WITH DODGE 2500 & 3500 AND IT HAS BEEN LABELED THE "DODGE DEATH WOBBLE". I THANK GOD I WAS NOT IN A BUSY TRAFFIC AREA. *TR
Oct 13, 2011
TIRES,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 DODGE 2500 4WD PICKUP, THE CABLE PART OF THE SPARE TIRE LIFT ASSEMBLY FAILED AND ALLOWED THE SPARE WHEEL/TIRE TO BECOME FREE FROM IT'S HOLDING AND FELL TO THE PAYMENT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING ME FOR IF THEY WERE THEY WOULD HAVE DEFINITELY HIT THE WHEEL AND AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY (IES) TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE ONCOMING VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON SEPT1 IN ROCKWELL, TEXAS. I REPORTED THIS TO ROCKWALL DODGE SERVICE DEPT AND TOLD THEM IT WAS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THIS BUT DID NOT ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY THE DODGE HEADQUARTERS TO MY KNOWLEDGE. THEY ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND GAVE ME A DATE YOU COME IN TO HAVE THE ASSEMBLY REPLACED. IN THE MEAN TIME I CALLED THE DODGE CORPORATION AND REPORTED THIS INCIDENT STRESSING AGAIN THE SAFETY ISSUE AND POSSIBILITY OF A DESIGN DEFECT. 9/21/10 "TRISH' CALLED AND ADVISED ME THAT BECAUSE OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. FURTHER SHE ADVISED THEY WOULDN'T ISSUE ANY WARNINGS EITHER DUE TO THE INFREQUENT REPORTINGS. . I ADVISED HER THAT DODGE HAS TAKEN THIS TOO LIGHTLY AND THAT THEY SHOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM ON BOTH OLD AND NEW TRUCKS (ALL VEHICLES BY A REDESIGN (FAILSAFE). I OFFERED THE PARTS TO HER FOR EXAM AND ANALYSIS BUT SHE WAS NOT INTERESTED. I AM APPALLED AT SUCH A "NON-CARING" ATTITUDE. *TR
Sep 21, 2010
MY FRONT END RIM AND TIRE LOCKED UP AT 59 MPH-CAUSING A SEVERE SWERVE TO THE LEFT/RIGHT-THEN I SWERVED INTO AN 18 WHEELER;AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY;SEATBELTS WERE NOT UNLATCHING PRIOR TO ACCIDENT SO NOT USABLE AT THE TIME. *TR
Sep 09, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2001 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP HAS CRACKED DASHBOARD. STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW. STILL HAS NEW CRACKS DEVELOPING. SOME CRACKS EXTEND INTO PASSENGER AIRBAG COMPARTMENT AND INTO DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT PANEL. INSTALLED CARPETED DASHBOARD COVER TO HELP PREVENT THE CRACKS FROM PROGRESSING BUT THEY STILL REMAIN TO INCREASE IN SIZE. APPEARS THAT WHENEVER THE A/C OR HEATER IS USED THE CRACKS EXTEND AND CAN BE HEARD AUDIBLE. THE RAPID CHANGE IN INTERIOR TEMPERATURE WHEN USING THE A/C OR HEATER CAN CAUSE THE CRACKS TO QUICKLY EXTEND. HAVE TO SLOWLY INCREASE TEMPERATURE TO REDUCE THE FAILURE RATE. HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO PREVENT THE CRACKS BUT NOTHING HELPS. CONCERNED NOW ABOUT THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT BEING COMPRISED AND LEADING TO PREMATURE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THE DASHBOARD APPEARS TO VERY BRITTLE AND EVERY PRECAUTION IS USED NOT TO PLACE ANY WEIGHT ON DASHBOARD. OVER THE YEARS, SEVERAL CRACKS HAVE APPEARED AND DASHBOARD IS DEVELOPING NEW ONES. SOME CRACKS NOW EXTEND INTO THE DASHBOARD TRIM THAT ATTACH TO THE MAIN DASHBOARD. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. COST IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. AT THIS TIME, PASSENGER AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF AS A DODGE MECHANIC ADVISED ME TO DO SINCE THE AIRBAG MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY DUE TO A MAJOR CRACK INTO AIRBAG COMPARTMENT. *TR
Nov 18, 2009
MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 DASH IS COMPLETELY CRACKED AND HAS SEVERAL HOLES IN IT WHERE THE PLASTIC HAS CAVED IN. I AM CONCERNED THE HOLES AND CONTINUED CRACKING WILL CAUSE EXPOSED WIRES TO BE BURNT OR SEVERED, WHICH COULD ENDANGER THE LIVES OF THE PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Jun 18, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2 complaints
THE ABS SENSOR WIRE WAS DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE RIGHT WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE ABS SYSTEM TO BELIEVE THAT THE WHEEL WAS NOT TURNING AND ENGAGED THE ABS SYSTEM MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING TO QUICKLY ENGAGE THE 2001 RAM 2500 INTO PARK. THE TRUCK CRASHED INTO THE MY GARAGE DOOR. IF THIS HAPPENED IN A TRAFFIC SITUATION THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY BAD. IF ONE OF MY CHILDREN HAD BEEN IN THE DRIVEWAY THIS PROBLEM WOULD HAVE PROBABLY RECEIVED MORE ATTENTION. THIS WIRE SHOULD NOT EVER BE ABLE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL AND THE ROUTE IS POORLY PLANNED. *TR
Mar 16, 2009
MASTER CYLINDER HAS GONE OUT NOW TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR WHILE DRIVING. COMPLETELY LOST BRAKES TWICE. HAD TO HAVE FIXED AT A GARAGE. *TR
Oct 21, 2008
PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITH THE ENGINE ON, 30 SECONDS AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE MUST NOT HAVE BEEN IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *AK
Mar 07, 2007
WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK ON A INCLINE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD 4 INCHES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 29, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT AN IDLE THE ENGINE STALLS AND SUDDENLY DIES. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT IN NATURE AND IS MOST COMMON IN COLD TEMPERATURES. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PROBLEM. HE HAS CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPLACED THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR. THESE REPAIRS HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. NO FURTHER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK
Nov 21, 2005
GASKETS FROM OIL FILTER CLOGGED CARBURETOR, CAUSING THROTTLE TO STICK WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE . DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
Mar 20, 2001
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
MY DAUGHTER LOST HER LEFT ARM WHEN IT WENT THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. SHE WAS DRIVING A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DUALLY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT AXLE CAME OFF. I SUSPECT A VEHICLE DEFECT IN THE AXLE AND AIRBAGS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY VEHICLES DON'T HAVE SAFETY GLASS IN THE SIDE WINDOWS; HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST LIMBS IN THIS MANNER; AND, HOW MANY 3500 DODGE RAM VEHICLES HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN ROLLOVERS SIMILAR TO THIS. *JB
Oct 12, 2005
THE REAR PASSENGER AXLE FAILED, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. *JB THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS GOING UP A MOUNTAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL, DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND WENT INTO A RIGHT TAIL SPIN. THE CONSUMER STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE. *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Apr 01, 2004
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH SOMETHING UNDER THE 2001 DODGE RAM MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER LOOSING BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITY. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF AN EMBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE. *MR *SC THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN A BALL JOINT OR TIE ROD END. *JB
Apr 27, 2005
THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE WANDERED ACROSS THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING BOX ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND MADE SOME OTHER REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WOULD GRAB, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT WAS THE WAY ABS WORKED. *JB
Dec 22, 2004
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH FAILED. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SENDER UNIT FOR THE FUEL WAS NOT WORKING AND NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE BALL JOINTS WENT OUT ALONG WITH THE CLUTCH. AT THE 200 MILE MARK THE ROD WHICH WHEN PUSHED ACTIVATES THE CLUTCH WENT OUT. *TC *JB
Jan 16, 2005
1. STEREING WHEEL WOULD NOT CENTER UP, VEHICLE DROVE STRAIGHT. DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL TO COMPENSATE FOR TORQUE, NO WARRANTY REPAIR, TOOK TO A SUSPENSION SHOP FOR REPAIR $ 1200.00 (SEE DETAILS BELOW). 2. TRANSMISSION SHUDDERED IN TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP. DELAER FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, BUT CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM. $ 2200.00 FOR NEW HD TORQUE CONVERTER AND HP VALVE BODY (SEE DETAIL BELOW) **ACCELERATOR STUCK WIDE OPEN WHILE TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE, HAD TO PUSH HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN TO MERGE TO SHOULDER, PLACE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVVED TO RED LINE, SHUT DOWN THE MOTOR. MOTOR WOULD NOT START ONLY CRANK. DEALER SAID THE INJECTOR PUMP AND CONTROLLER AWERE BAD, $ 3000.00 FOR REAPAIR. REPLACED BALL JOINT 6/2002, REPLACED TRANSMISSION 10/2004, REPLACED FUEL INJECTOR PUMP 12/04. SUM TOTAL OF REPAIRS $ 6600.00.*AK
Dec 15, 2004
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2 complaints
I HAD A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK. I NEARLY RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE NEWER BALANCED TIRES, AND HAVE NOT ALTERED ANY COMPONENTS EXCEPT FOR UPDATED SHOCK. WHILE THE SHAKING OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING AT ALL.*AK
Nov 28, 2004
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT AHEAD WITHOUT CONSTANT CORRECTION WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. HIGHER SPPEDS IS LESS NOTICABLE BUT SPEED 40 TO 55, THE TRUCK HUNTS LEFT AND RIGHT CONTINOUSLY. HAD DEALER CHECK ALIGNMENT SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE WHEN NEW AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. NO ADDITIONAL VISITS TO THE DEALER SINCE. DUE TO THE CONTINOUS WANDERING, TIRE WEAR IS EXCESSIVE ON THE STEERING AXLE.*AK
Sep 08, 2003
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE BODY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT. *JB
Nov 23, 2004
THE FRONT DOORS LOWER STRIKER PLATE WAS LOOSE. THIS CAUSED THE DOORS TO RATTLE AND NOT TO SHUT PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DOOR FLYING OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE STRIKERS WERE TIGHTENED BUT FAILURE STILL CONTINUED. AT 38,194 MILES THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING FOLLOWED BY A WINNING NOISE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT.
Aug 12, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES THEY BECAME SOFT. DEALERSHIP SERVICED, AND NOTICED BRAKE VALVE WAS LEAKING. *AK
Jan 20, 2004
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CALIBRATES THEN IT RUNS OUT THE ROTORS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR
Oct 23, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
THE VALVE BODY WAS REPLACED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRST REPAIR ATTEMP. SECOND ATTEMPT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHAULED, REPLACED PUMP, INPUT SHAFT & TORQUE CONVERTER. THIRD ATTEMPT IS CURRENTLY BEING MADE. SAME AS SECOND TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Mar 19, 2002
THE CONSANT ROUGH IDLE AND SPARADIC ENGINE MISS CAN NOT BE FIXED UNTIL DAIMLER-CHRYSLER BUILDS NEW SOFTWARE FOR COMPUTER. THIS IS CAUSING BAD GAS MILEAGE.*AK
Apr 15, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,TIRES
2 complaints
MY TRUCK HAS AN ENGINE MISS, THAT IS CONFIRMED BY THE MANUFACTURES OWN ENGINEERS WHO SAY THERE IS NO KNOWN SOLUTION. DC REFUSES TO HONOR THEIR COMITTMENT AND HAS FAILED IN THEIR SO CALLED ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR. THE CLOCKSPRING HAS TWICE BEEN REPLACED, FIRST AFTER IT BROKE TWO DAYS AFTER THE DC REP INSPECTED MY TRUCK BUT REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING WITH THE CONCERNS. SECOND TIME WAS THE RECALL 982 WHICH WAS PERFORMED ON 7/9/01. THE NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL HAS SINCE RETURNED AND THE STEERING AT TIMES GETS TIGHT WHILE TURNING RIGHT. THE FIRST CLOCKSPRING THAT BROKE WAS ALSO AFTER THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT. THE BRAKES WILL SHUDDER WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR DRUMS AT ONE POINT BUT REFUSED TO PROCEDE FURTHER. ON 5/13/01 COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE TRUCKS REAR TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE TRUCK ENTERED THE INTERSECTION APPROX. 1/3 TO 1/2 THE LENGTH OF THE TRUCK, ON 11/17/01WHILE RETURNING HOME I NOTICED A BURNT ODOR AT THE REAR OF THE TRUCK, A FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE WHEELS, TOUCHING THE REAR WHEEL IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. SO HOT IN FACT I PULLED MY HAND AWAY BEFORE I WAS BURNT. FRONT TIRES STILL SHOW EXTREME SIGNS OF WEAR , DEALER HAS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING FURTHER. IN FACT DEPENDABLE DODGE OF VERO BEACH ON 5/14/01 TOLD ME DC ORDERED THAT NO FURTHER WORK BE DONE ON MY TRUCK. THEY IN FACT STATED THEY WILL BREACH THEIR WARRANTY. *AK
Nov 28, 2001
MY TRUCK HAS AN ENGINE MISS, THAT IS CONFIRMED BY THE MANUFACTURES OWN ENGINEERS WHO SAY THERE IS NO KNOWN SOLUTION. DC REFUSES TO HONOR THEIR COMITTMENT AND HAS FAILED IN THEIR SO CALLED ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR. THE CLOCKSPRING HAS TWICE BEEN REPLACED, FIRST AFTER IT BROKE TWO DAYS AFTER THE DC REP INSPECTED MY TRUCK BUT REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING WITH THE CONCERNS. SECOND TIME WAS THE RECALL 982 WHICH WAS PERFORMED ON 7/9/01. THE NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL HAS SINCE RETURNED AND THE STEERING AT TIMES GETS TIGHT WHILE TURNING RIGHT. THE FIRST CLOCKSPRING THAT BROKE WAS ALSO AFTER THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT. THE BRAKES WILL SHUDDER WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR DRUMS AT ONE POINT BUT REFUSED TO PROCEDE FURTHER. ON 5/13/01 COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE TRUCKS REAR TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE TRUCK ENTERED THE INTERSECTION APPROX. 1/3 TO 1/2 THE LENGTH OF THE TRUCK, ON 11/17/01WHILE RETURNING HOME I NOTICED A BURNT ODOR AT THE REAR OF THE TRUCK, A FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE WHEELS, TOUCHING THE REAR WHEEL IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. SO HOT IN FACT I PULLED MY HAND AWAY BEFORE I WAS BURNT. FRONT TIRES STILL SHOW EXTREME SIGNS OF WEAR , DEALER HAS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING FURTHER. IN FACT DEPENDABLE DODGE OF VERO BEACH ON 5/14/01 TOLD ME DC ORDERED THAT NO FURTHER WORK BE DONE ON MY TRUCK. THEY IN FACT STATED THEY WILL BREACH THEIR WARRANTY. *AK
Nov 28, 2001
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM A LOW GEAR TO A HIGH GEAR NORMALLY BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 55-60MPH. VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH AND LURCHED CONSUMER FORWARD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR A PROBLEM THAT THEY CANNOT FIX.CONSUMER BARELY GOT HOME AFTER RETURNING FROM DEALER. *AK
Aug 13, 2001
TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE ON ROAD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION. PRIOR TO INCIDENT, CONSUMER NOTICED CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
Feb 13, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. In 2003, I noticed parts of the dash, starting to break apart. In 2004, I had a major head on collision, and the airbag, did NOT deploy. The damage was extensive, with bent frame. The damage was $17,000 in 2004. I was told by the Chrysler Dealership, that did the repairs, that they could not check the condition of the airbag wiring, because the dashboard was broken. I wonder how many others out there, that have the same issue, with the dashboard, and don't have a working airbag. The other issue I have, is the seatbelt tensioner, has caused the seatbelt, to get chewed up. The belt, is now, no more than an inch wide.
Apr 02, 2024
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
The headlights no matter what bulbs I buy are extremely dim making it unsafe to drive at night. Now truck will not start for some unknown reason. It tries to turn over but will not crank. The mileage flashes NO BUS. I was literally only getting at best 8 miles per gallon.
Jun 14, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE ENGINE AND AS IT STARTED CRANKING SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE DEFROSTER AND THEN FIRE STARTED COMING OUT THE ENGINE HOOD. LUCKILY I HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDY AND OPENED THE HOOD AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. WONDERED WHERE THE FIRE STARTED SO TRIED STARTING AGAIN AND FIRE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE OR ON TOP OF THE BELL HOUSING. I ALSO SMELLED FUEL. THE TRUCK WAS NEXT TO MY GARAGE AND HAD BEEN DRIVEN A FEW DAYS EARLIER. IF I HAD NOT PUT OUT THE FIRE MY WHOLE HOUSE COULD HAVE BURNED DOWN. I DONATED THE TRUCK TO WHEELS 4 VETS.
Sep 21, 2020
STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I'M WORRIED THAT THE AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE IS DEFECTIVE AS THE STRANGEST NOISE IS COMING FROM BEHIND THE DASH LIKE A RUBBER BAND IS TIGHTENING AND THEN CLICKING ON AND OFF. DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I'VE ALSO HAD MY TRUCK IN FOR THE STEERING BEFORE AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT. NOW THE HOOD WILL NOT SHUT RIGHT. IT'S ALWAYS BEEN A LEMON. I FIGHT TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 36,000 MILES ON IT. I'M WONDERING WHAT RECALLS I'VE MISSED SO I'M CHECKING. THANK YOU.
Jan 14, 2019
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT THE RATE OF 45MPH-50MPH MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, I WAS PASSENGER, AND MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN HIS CAR SEAT IN THE BACK. ALL THE SUDDEN WE HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, NO BIGGER THAN YOUR AVERAGE POT HOLES AND THE ENTIRE TRUCK BROKE OUT INTO AN ABRUPT SHAKE! IT WAS THROWING MY HUSBANDS AND MY BODY AROUND THE SHAKE WAS SO INTENSE THE STEERING WAS CONTROLLABLE BUT EXTREMELY HARD. IT FELT AS THOUGH OUR TIRES WERE FLYING RIGHT OFF THE VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND BRAKED AND THE VIOLENT SHAKE SEIZED AND WE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND PARKED THE TRUCK. WE CHECK AND SHOOK ALL TIRES THEY WERE SECURE. WE LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK EVERYTHING SEEMED IN PLACE AND SECURE. ONCE WE GOT HOME I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND LEARNED OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE" MOST DODGE TRUCKS HAVE BECAUSE OF THE "Y" STEERING BAR WHICH MOST YEARS HAVE A RECALL TO FIX THE ISSUE HOWEVER WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL DODGE THEY INFORMED ME MY YEAR OF TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE THE RECALL. THIS "DEATH WOBBLE" HAS BEEN KNOWN TO CAUSE ROLLOVERS AND ACCIDENTS. I REACHED OUT TO CHRYSTLER TO SEE IF THEY WOULD FIX IT AND THEY INFORMED ME BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL THEY WOULDN'T. WE ARE TALKING PEOPLES, AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD SAFETY! I DON'T SEE WHY THEY WOULDN'T WANT TO PAY TO FIX A STEERING BAR WHICH IS WHAT MAYBE $1000 BUT HAVE THE POSSIBILITY FOR LIVES TO BE LOST?
May 14, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
SEVERAL YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT MY DODGE 1500 RAM TRUCK ABOUT 2008 THE DASH STARTED FALLING APART AND THE BLEND DOOR STOPED WORKING EVERY DODGE DEALER I TOOK IT TO SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO
May 03, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. MY ENTIRE DASH IS COMING APART. A PIECE FLEW OFF AND HIT ME IN THE FACE WHILE DRIVING I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND MY WIFE HIT THE WINDSHIELD CRACKING IT. MY LIGHTS ON MY CEILING WENT OUT DON'T WORK
Apr 10, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE RECALLS ON THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, YEAR THAT ADDRESS ISSUES ALL AFFECTING MY VEHICLE YET THEY DO NOT SHOW ON A VIN SEARCH OF OPEN RECALLS. MOST OF THESE RECALLS AFFECT BRAKES BOTH IN INCREASED LONGEVITY IN STOPPING AND LEAKING AT THE REAR AXLE, HEADLIGHTS IN TERMS OF FEDERAL STANDARDS ON LUMINOSITY, TIRE SIZE CONCERNING LOAD SIZE ( HAVE HAD MORE THEN SIX BLOWOUTS IN 15,000 MILES), AIR BAGS DISABLING DUE TO SOUND DAMPENER AND THE CORRESPONDING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHTING INEFFECTUALLY DUE TO THESE ISSUES.
Jan 22, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN I GO TO OPEN THE DOOR THE LIGHTS DON'T WORK , AND THE DASHBOARD ON MY TRUCK BREAKS INTO PIECES I NEED A NEW ONE!!
Oct 17, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AFTER ABOUT 11,000 MILES THE DASH BEGAN TO GET CRACKS AND FALL APART. IT GRADUALLY HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT THERE ARE VERY LARGE HOLES AND PIECES OF THE DASH HAVE GOTTEN INTO THE DUCT WORK OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH FUSES BLOWING. THAT IS WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VANN DODGE IN VINELAND NJ AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM. THEY TOOK PHOTOS AND LATER CALLED ME AND SAID THE DETERMINED THAT THE DASH WAS FAILING BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO SUN!!! THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED OR PARKED IN THE SHADE FOR MOST OF ITS EARLY LIFE AND CRACKS AND CHUNKS HAPPENED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, BUT THIS IS PROBABLY THEIR WAY OUT OF FIXING THE PROBLEM. NOW COMES ANOTHER PROBLEM OR INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED TO ME BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY PLASTIC THAT WAS USED TO CONSTRUCT THE DASH. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TURNED ON MY DEFROSTER AND A PIECE OF PLASTIC BLEW OUT OF THE VENT ON THE TOP OF THE DASH OR LACK THERE OF, AND HIT ME IN THE FACE CAUSING ME TO SWERVE AND ALMOST HIT AN ONCOMING CAR. I WAS LUCKY THAT THE CAR AVOIDED ME OR IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 2 MONTHS AGO TO HAVE SERVICE ON A DIFFERENT VEHICLE AND QUESTIONED THEM ON THE STATUS OF ANY RECALL AND THEY ASKED ME FOR MY VIN # OF MY DODGE RAM PICKUP WHICH I PROVIDED AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECORD OF ME TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THEM FOR A INSPECTION, WHICH IS TOTALLY FALSE!!! THEY CONVENIENTLY LOST MY RECORDS ON MY PICK UP!!!!! SOMETHING HAS GOT TO BE DONE TO PREVENT SOMEONE FROM BEING KILLED DUE TO THIS FAULT OF CHRYSLER CORP. I HAVE PUT A REPLACEMENT SKIN ON THE DASH BUT THERE WAS NOT MUCH LEFT TO ADHERE THE SKIN TO AT A COST OF NEARLY $300 BUT THE PIECES CONTINUALLY FALL INTO THE VENTS. THANK YOU *TR
Sep 21, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRING SHORTING TO GROUND. DODGE REFUSES TO REMEDY IT, DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITH THEM. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE, YET THE NHTSB HAS NOT FORCED CHRYSLER/FIAT INTO A RECALL, CLAIMING THAT IT ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE. DO YOU NEED TO SEE DEATH BEFORE YOU ACT?
Aug 21, 2015
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 03/09/16*LJ *CN
Jul 30, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD A PAST FAILURE WITH THE BRAKES, CORROSION OF THE FRAME, A CRACKED DASHBOARD, AND WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATING SINCE 26,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THESE FAILURES, BUT NOT FOR THE STEERING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000.....UPDATED 01/04/2016 *BF
Jul 27, 2015
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHT AND THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER DISTRIBUTION OVERHEATED AND BURNED OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 221,000.
Jul 14, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT'S A OPEN RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE DASH ON ALL MODELS ON RAM .SO I CALL TO NORTHWEST DODGE ON HOUSTON TEXAS AND THEY SAID THE RECALL WAS SEVERAL YEARS AGO ..FOR THAT REASON THEY CAN'T FIXED .AFTER A RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I FIND THIS PLACE TO FILE A COMPLAINT.BECAUSE FOR ME IT'S DANGEROUS HAVE A DASHBOARD CRACKED WITH A SHARP PIECES .MY DASH COVER FALLS IN AROUND 20 PCS .AND THE BASE OF THE WHOLE DASH IN SEVERAL CRACKED PIECES ..AND CAN'T REPLACE MY HEATER CORE ..UNTIL I HAVE THE DASHBOARD. *TR
Dec 28, 2014
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLIED. ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING. AFTER HARD BRAKING APPLICATION THE TIRES LOCKED AND SLID ABOUT 5 INCHES IN DAMP BACKTOP AND HIT A CAR STOPPED AT A LIGHT. HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO BRAKE BUT NO OR VERY LITTLE BRAKING ACTION. LATER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND LOST PRESSURE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THESE TRUCKS ARE PRONE TO BRAKE LINE RUSTING. DRIVER SEEMED TO BE FINE AND DROVE AWAY AFTER EXCHANGING INFO. HE LATER CLAIMED INJURY. *TR
Oct 02, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT HAD ATTEMPT TO USE THE DIMMER TO NO AVAIL. ALSO, THE SERVICE ENGINE AND AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE DASHBOARD COULD BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000
Jun 19, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN CRACKED AND BROKEN SINCE 2004. IT CONTINUES TO BREAK AND CHIP CAUSING PIECES OF SHARP PLASTIC TO FALL INSIDE THE INNER DASH AREA. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE FROM LOW BEAM, TO HIGH BEAM, THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND WILL NOT BE OPERATIONAL. YOU HAVE TO CONTINUOUSLY FLIP THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH MULTIPLE TIMES TO GET THE LIGHTS TO COME BACK ON. THIS DID NOT START UNTIL THE DASH CRACKED AND PLASTIC PIECES FELL INSIDE THE DASH. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES CONTINUE TO THIS DATE. *TR
Jun 08, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY FATHER BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW IN 2001, AND I BOUGHT IT FROM HIM IN 2008. ABOUT 20000 MILES ON THE UNIT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IN 2008, THE DASH STARTED CRACKING AND BECAME VERY BRITTLE, PIECES BEGAN TO BREAK OUT AND HAS CONTINUED TO CRACK AND BREAK. IT IS NOW 2014, ABOUT 32000 MILES ON THIS UNIT, AND I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD WITH AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS, I WOULD BELIEVE THAT THE MATERIALS USED IN THE ORIGINAL DASH WERE BELOW ACCEPTABLE QUALITY. NO FRONT END ZERK FITTINGS FOR STEERING COMPONENTS- CHEAP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. I HAD TO HAVE NEW FRONT END ASSEMBLIES WITH ZERK FITTINGS, AT A COST OF ABOUT $1400.00. (BECAUSE CHRYSLER/DODGE WENT CHEAP IN CONSTRUCTION.) MY LAST DODGE VEHICLE, I THINK I CAN DO BETTER. *TR
Jun 01, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
IN TRAFFIC GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH, THE DASHBOARD CAVED IN. LOOSE PIECES EVERYWHERE. I DIDN'T KNOW IF THIS HAD AFFECTED THE ELECTRONICS OR NOT AT THE TIME. I JUST HAD TO PULL OVER AND CUT THROUGH THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. LUCKILY SO FAR, JUST SOME MINOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HERE AND THERE. I AM SCARED THIS WILL AFFECT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM LATER ON. DODGE SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. VERY UNFORTUNATE, LAST DODGE I WILL EVER OWN. *TR
May 21, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WITH THE DASH FALLING APART, THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE BEZEL JUST FELL OFF OF THE DASH ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAD TO TRY AND STEER WITH ONE HAND WHILE USING THE OTHER TO DISLODGE THE BEZEL AND HOLD IT AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL UNTIL I COULD SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. SINCE THEN MY GLOVE BOX HAS FALLEN OFF ALONG WITH THE DRINK HOLDER. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT IF I AM INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIR BAGS MAY BE DEPLOYED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WILL CAUSE THE DASH TO EXPLODE AND SEND PLASTIC SCHRAPNEL INSIDE THE CAB. THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE OR DEATH FOR THE PASSENGER AND\OR DRIVER.
Apr 17, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
SINCE DEC OF 2004 I HAVE HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED 3 TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE, THE LAST TIME I WAS ON A HIGHWAY WHEN IT "BLEW" AND WAS TOLD BY SEVERAL PPL THAT I WAS VERY "LUCKY" IT DIDN'T CATCH FIRE, L KNOW OF MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE OWNED THESE TRUCKS AND HAVE HAD SIMILAR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS!! I ALSO HAVE HAD MY SPARE TIRE CABLE BREAK WHILE THE TRUCK WAS ON A ROADWAY, AND MY SPARE TIRE WHEN ROLLING DOWN THE ROAD BEHIND ME, BY THE GRACE OF GOD...NO CARS WERE COMING, IN ADDITION, I HAVE A SEVERELY CRACKED DASH, I AM HAVING TO HAVE THE HEATER CORE REPLACED...SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS...WHEN THE CORE IS REPLACED, THE DASH WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED ALSO, DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE DASH!! DODGE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE VEHICLES! *TR
Feb 20, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD GET DESTROY TO EASLY AND THE DEBRIES FLIES TO THE FACE MAKING DRIVE INSECURE BECAUSE THE PLASTIC PARTS WERE HITING THE FACE. THE POWERS TRAIN GETS VERY EASLY DAMAGE BY ROCKS AND DEBRIS ON THE STREET MAKING IT TO VULNERABLE TO GET DESTROY (AND THAT HAPPEN TO ME) . THE CHARGING REGULATOR GETS BROKES FOR NOTHING ANYTIME AND YOU NEED TO BE CHANGING THE COMPUTER OR ADING AN EXTERNAL ONE AND SOLDER IT TO THE PRINCIPAL CABLES THAT GOES TO THE ALTERNATOR, AND RELAYS.
Jun 09, 2013
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT HOOD FLEW OPEN CRACKED WINDSHIELD BENT HINGES AND HOOD , BARELY GOT SHUT , AFRAID TO OPEN AGAIN , HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THESE LATCHES ARE RECALLED AND FAIL ALL THE TIME. *TR
Mar 05, 2013
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
THE SPARE TIRE BELOW THE PICKUP BED BROKE LOOSE FROM IT'S CABLE AND FELL OUT ON TO THE HIGHWAY. THIS ALSO HAPPENED WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. *TR
Jan 10, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 KEEP STALLING WHEN DECELERATING. THE ENGINE WILL START RIGHT UP AGAIN WHEN I TURN THE KEY BUT UNLESS I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE GAS IT DIES AGAIN AND AGAIN. IT'S ALWAYS AT LOW SPEEDS LIKE IN A PARKING LOT OR APPROACHING STOP SIGNS OR RED LIGHTS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD IT TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND WE'VE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY (TWICE ON THE BATTERY) AND IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. SOMETIMES IT RUNS FINE AND THEN IT JUST STARTS QUITTING ON MY. *TR
Nov 12, 2012
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 PICK UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE WINDOW FOGGED UP AND CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEFROST THE WINDOW CAUSING HIS VISIBILITY TO BE BLOCKED. THE CONTAC MENTIONED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER ONLY WORKED ON THE BOTTOM VENTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE LINK FOR THE BLEND AIR DOOR FRACTURE. AS A RESULT, THE A/C HEATER BLEND DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED A CRACKED WHICH WAS CAUSE BY THE REPAIRS DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Aug 22, 2012
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 5 CALIFORNIA THE TRUCK JUST DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS STUCK IN 105 DEGREE HEAT FOR 2 HOURS BEFORE THE TOW TRUCK GOT THERE. I HAD NO WATER AND I AM A CANCER SURVIVOR. I HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY ILL EVER SINCE. VERY TIRED AND I HAVE NO APPETITE. 4,200 HUNDRED TRUCK REPAIR BILL. I HAD TO PAY BECAUSE I HAVE NO OTHER TRANSPORTATION. *TR
Jul 06, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH ASSEMBLY AND SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL YET FOR THE DASH, IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *TR
Jan 27, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THROTTLE CABLE FRAYED AND STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE, I JUST ABOUT REARENDED SOMEONE GOING 45 MILES AN HOUR *TT
Aug 26, 2011
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DASHBOARD AND CAP IS CRACKING UP INTO JAGGED PIECES. SHOULD THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY, SEVERE INJURY COULD RESULT FROM BEING PUNCTURED FROM PLASTIC SHRAPNEL MUCH MORE THAN THE CAUSE OF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. I FEEL THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD IMPLEMENT A REPLACEMENT AT NO EXPENSE. *LN
Jan 16, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 231 IN LAFAYETTE INDIANA, WHEN SUDDENLY I REALIZED I COULD NO LONGER USE THE BRAKES ON MY TRUCK. I TRIED TO SLOW MY VEHICLE BY BRAKING BUT MY BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING SO I JUST LET UP ON THE GAS. AT THIS POINT MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AS DID MY ABS LIGHT ON THE CONTROL PANEL. I WAS STILL ABOUT 40 MILES AWAY FROM MY HOME AND STILL HAD ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING TO DO BEFORE I REACHED MY DESTINATION. I DROVE ABOUT 20 MILES AN HOUR WITH MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON AND WAS PREPARED TO US MY EMERGENCY BRAKE IF I NEEDED TO. THANKFULLY THERE WAS CONSTRUCTION GOING ON AT THE TIME ON PARTS OF HIGHWAY 231 AT THE TIME, SO PARTS OF HIGHWAY 231 WERE SLOW GOING ANYWAY. HOWEVER, THE LOSS OF MY BRAKE SYSTEM SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. I MADE IT SUCCESSFULLY HOME WITHOUT INJURING MYSELF OR ANYONE ELSE ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. HOWEVER, MY TRUCK IS ONLY 9 YEARS ONLY AND THIS INCIDENT SHOULD NEVER HAVE TAKEN PLACE. WHEN I RETURNED HOME ALL OF MY BRAKE FLUID WAS PORING OUT AND WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF THE MASTER TANK UNDER MY HOOD. FURTHERMORE, LOOKING AT THE BRAKE LINES, THE HARD LINES THAT LEAD TO THIS PROBLEM REVEALED THAT SEVERE RUST HAD LEAD TO THE TOTAL BREAKDOWN AND ACTUALLY CAUSED THE HARD LINES OF MY BRAKES TO BRAKE IN HALF, WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN IN A NINE YEAR ONLY VEHICLE, THAT IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. I HAVE SINCE REPLACE MY BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ALL NEW PARTS AND BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I HAVE ALSO TOLD PEOPLE WITH WHOM I NOW HAVE OTHER DODGE'S ABOUT MY INCIDENT, TO AT LEAST CHECK THEIR BRAKE SYSTEM FOR POSSIBLE RUST SO THEY DO NOT HAVE TO GO THROUGH WHAT I HAVE GONE THROUGH. I HAVE KEPT THE OLD PART, AT LEAST FOR A WHILE, IN CASE I NEED TO PROVE THAT THIS REALLY DID HAPPEN AND THESE WERE REALLY BAD PARTS THAT CHRYSLER INSTALLED ON THESE TRUCKS. MOST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS AFTER THERE WERE SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS SAME INCIDENT. *TR
Oct 01, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SHE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO PARK BUT THE SHIFTER WAS STUCK IN THE DRIVE GEAR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE SHIFTER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ENGAGING. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER SHE WOULD DRIVE OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. IN ADDITION, OFTEN WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL AND THE FAILURES DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT RELATED TO THE FAILURE THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Jul 26, 2010
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
BOOSTER PUMP FOR POWER STEERING AND TRANSMISSION DON'T WANT TO SHIFT WHEN DRIVE FROM STOP TO DRIVE INTO SECOND GEAR. *TR
Jul 09, 2010
TIRES,EQUIPMENT,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
SPARE TIRE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED WHICH CAUSES YOU TO LOOSE YOUR SPARE TIRE WHICH HAS HAPPENED TO ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER PARTS CAUSE CABLE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SECURE YOUR TIRE PROPER AND NOW I AM LIKE OTHERS I HAVE SPOKEN TO WITH THE SAME TRUCKS HAS HAPPENED TO THEM ALSO. NOW I HAVE TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER SPARE AND REAR BUMPER DUE TO DAMAGE DONE AND DENT TO REAR CORNER PANEL. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED TO DODGE SO IT CAN BE REPAIRED RIGHT SO IT IS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD TO ALL OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. *TR
Jun 28, 2010
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 4X4, ON SAT 4-17-10 MY FAMILY AND I WERE CAMPING IN NORTHER MICHIGAN, CLIMBED INTO MY TRUCK AND CLOSED THE DOORS. ONCE WE CLOSED THE DOORS THE DASH SHATTERED AND A PLASTIC SHARD FLEW ONTO MY 18 MONTH OLD DAUGHTERS LAP AND SHE PICK IT UP. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT AWAY FROM HER BEFORE SHE ATE IT. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A CALL BACK FROM CHRYSLER ABOUT REPLACING THE DASH. I SHATTERED IN MANY LOCATIONS ACROSS THE DASH AND IN MANY DIRECTIONS. I ONLY HAVE 58,000 MILES ON MY TRUCK. I WOULD LIKE IT TO BE REPLACED!
Apr 19, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FUEL GAUGE READS HALF FULL AND IT IS EMPTY. I HAVE PUT IN 6 FUEL SENDING UNITS AND IT WILL LAST 6 TO 9 MONTHS AND THE GAUGE WILL SLOWLY START TO SHOW FUEL IN TANK AND IT IS EMPTY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL DIESELS. LAST TIME I WAS RAN OUT OF FUEL IN THE FAST LANE OF I-75 IN FLORIDA. CARS WOUND UP IN THE MEDIAN AND SHOULDER CAUSE MY TRUCK WAS DEAD IN THE FAST LANE. GAUGE READ A LITTLE OVER HALF A TANK OF FUEL. THIS IS GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED. *TR
Mar 05, 2010
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2001 DODGE RAM 3500 CUMMINGS ENGINE (AUTO TRANS) ON STEERING/BRAKE HYDRAULIC ASSIST SYSTEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED ON 5 OCCASIONS WHEN HE WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE LOSS DISABLE BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED 245 FOR REPLACING THE BRAKE FLUID. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONVINCE THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP OR ANY OTHER COMPONENT IN THE HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM. THE FAILURE SUBSEQUENTLY REPEATED ON TWO MORE OCCASIONS. *JB
Feb 26, 2010
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND CAN'T GET IT OUT . AND THE DOORS ARE ALL ROTTED ON THE BOTTOM AND IS THE ONLY THING THAT ROTTED ON MY TRUCK I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY TRUCK. AND THAT IS A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT IN THIS TRUCK. AND THE FRONT END THAT'S HARD TO KEEP UP WITH. I ONLY HAVE 118000 ON IT. AND KNOW THE MOTOR WILL GO A LONG WAYS THE CUMMINS 25 VALVE. *TR
Mar 27, 2009
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
LAST NOVEMBER ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL, I WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHILE GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE ROADS WERE BAD AND EXTREMELY ICY. HOWEVER, I LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK WHILE GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, PUT IT INTO 4X4 AND CORRECTED MYSELF, THEN THE 4X4 WENT OUT (WHICH COMMONLY HAPPENED), LOST CONTROL, HIT THE MEDIAN SIDEWAYS, AND ROLLED THE TRUCK. THE PROBLEM WAS DURING THE ROLLOVER, 1. I HAD TO PUSH MYSELF BACK INTO THE SEAT TO ENGAGE MY SEATBELT, AND 2. THE BACK TWO IN ROOF ROLL GUARDS BROKE. I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 - 25MPH WHEN I ROLLED AND THE BACK WINDOW SMASHED DOWN SEVERAL INCHES. THE COLLAPSING OF THE ROOF SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AS BAD. THE MEDIAN HAD OVER 6" OF SNOW IN IT. IF A PERSON WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT, HE/SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. TRUCK IS CONSIDERED TOTALED. MODEL IS A 2001 DODGE 1500 4X4 QUAD CAB SHORT BOX SLT/LARAMIE W/THE 5.2L MAGNUM V8. *TR
Oct 19, 2008
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I NOW HAVE TWO RAM 1500 TRUCKS WITH DASH TOP FAILURES HERE IN TEXAS. I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR IN MY 2000 RAM 1500 AND PLASTIC PIECES FROM THE ALREADY CRACKED AND CRACKING DASH HIT ME IN THE FACE AS IT EXPLODED ON IMPACT CAUSING MANY MINOR FACIAL CUTS BUT NONE IN MY EYES. BEING BLINDED CAUSED ME TO LOOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I THEN HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT OCCURRED THAT CUT BOTH AIR BAGS ON BOTH SIDES WITH MORE SHARDS OF THE DASH. MY 2001 RAM 1500 ALSO HAS A SEVERELY CRACKED DASH AND IS GETTING MUCH WORSE. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. CHRYSLER CORP. REFUSES TO RESPOND AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT RESPOND WITH ANY HELP CLAIMING THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE PLUS THEY HAVE NO PARTS OR ANY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY CLAIM THERE ARE NO PLANS FOR THE PARTS TO BE MANUFACTURED EITHER. THIS PROBLEM HAS BECOME AN EPIDEMIC TO RAM OWNERS AND WILL SOMEDAY BECOME AND CAUSE SERIOUS AND POTENTIALLY FATALITY PROBLEMS. ACCIDENT REPORTS ARE NOT SHOWING THE DASH AS A PROBLEM. THEY INDICATE THE CRACKED DASH WAS CAUSED BY THE ACCIDENT AND IS A RESULT. INSURANCE COMPANIES CLAIM IT IS A MANUFACTURES PROBLEMS. THE OWNER TAKES THE HIT UNLESS HE CAN CONVINCE THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER TO TOTAL THE VEHICLE. THE PRESENT POLITICAL SITUATION NATION WIDE IS STOPPING MY PLEAS TO MY REPRESENTATIVE ON MY COMPLAINTS AND PLEAS FOR ASSISTANCE TO FALL ON DEAD EARS. DODGE DEALERS ARE HIDING THE FACT THAT A CRACKED DASH RAM 1500 TRADE INS ARE BEING JUNKED TO HIDE THIS MAJOR ISSUE. THUSLY IT IS NOT GETTING THE PROPER ATTENTION. AT LOCAL AUTO AUCTIONS THE DODGE RAM 1500'S DO NOT SELL. AS A NOTE: THERE IS ALSO A MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AS NOTED BY MOST TRANSMISSION SHOPS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO CORRECT MANY AND MOST OF DODGE RAM 1500'S PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF THE DASHES. "GET THEM OFF THE ROAD AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE" IS CHRYSLER CORPORATIONS PLAN AS PER THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE WHEN HE WAS CORNERED. I HAVE BOUGHT MY LAST DODGE. *TR
Oct 14, 2008
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2001 DODGE QUAD CAB PICKUP HAS FAILING WIRING IN STEERING COLUMN WHICH MAKES TRUCK DIE WHILE DRIVING . WHICH IN TURN THERE IS NO POWER BRAKES OR STEERING AND NO ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS THAT MAKES THE TRUCK RUN . DEAD ON THE ROAD LITERALLY. WHO KNOWS AT WHAT SPEEDS THIS PROBLEM MAY OCCUR. LUCKILY, IT HAPPENED TO ME WHILE GOING SLOW AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK. NO KNOWN HUMAN DEATHS YET THAT I HAVE HEARD OF FROM THIS. IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED WITH WIRING HARNESS THERE WILL BE DEATHS, I'M PRETTY SURE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO DO MY BEST TO KEEP MY FAMILY AND OTHER FAMILIES SAFE. THIS NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH BEFORE SOMEONE DOES DIE UNNECESSARILY IN AN ACCIDENT THAT CAN BE AVOIDED BY REPLACING THE PROBLEM PART OF THE PICKUP. *TR THE BEARING CLUTCH, REAR CARRIER BEARING, AXLE SEALS, ROTORS, POWER STEERING PUMP, PINION CARRIER BEARINGS WERE ALL REPLACED. ALSO, THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CENTER SEAT CONSOLE BOLTING SYSTEM FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK, THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD PANEL AND HOUSING AROUND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS CRACKED IN FOUR PLACES. THE GASKET ON THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE GASKET, WATER AND TIMING CHAIN WERE REPLACED. THE CLUTCH FAILED, DUE TO THE WRONG YEAR TRANSMISSION BEING INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. A 2000 TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF A 2001. UPDATED 10/15/14
Sep 12, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BOUGHT A 2 YR OLD DURANGO WITH 60,000 MILES ON IT AT CARMAX. AT 116,000 MILES IT STARTED KNOCKING. I TOOK IT TO ALLEN SAMUELS DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLAIMED THE ENGINE FAILED. WE REPLACED THE ENGINE AT OUR COST FOR 6K, BECAUSE WE STILL OWED 7K ON THE VEHICLE. WE BOUGHT NEW TIRES AS WE DECIDED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE AND TRY TO RECOVER SOME OF THE COST. 3 MONTHS LATER, THE NEW ENGINE FAILED, THE VEHICLE DIED AS I WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY AND TURNING UNDER AN OVERPASS. I WASN'T AWARE THE VEHICLE HAD DIED, UNTIL I REALIZED THE POWER STEERING HAD GONE OUT WHEN I TRIED TO TURN. THE DEALER IS GOING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE THIS TIME, BUT WE HAVE DECIDED WE NEED TO CUT OUR LOSSES AND GET RID OF THE VEHICLE. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP A CAR LIKE THIS. WE HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND THIS IS THE VEHICLE THAT WE TRAVEL IN AS A FAMILY DAILY. IT IS TOTALLY UNDEPENDABLE AND UNSAFE. *TR
Mar 24, 2008
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND I BELIEVE MAY BE AFFECTING MY CONTROL PANEL (ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER). I WENT TO DRIVE MY TRUCK ONE AFTERNOON AND THE WHOLE CONTROL PANEL WASN'T WORKING. I ALSO HAVE SOME KIND OF FUMES COMING FROM MY VENTS WHENEVER I TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONING, HEAT OR DEFROST WHICH MAY BE RELATED TO THE DASHBOARD ALSO. MY DEFROST DOESN'T WORK AT ALL DUE TO THE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD BECAUSE THE AIR ISN'T GOING WHERE IT IS SUPPOSED TO GO.
Jan 13, 2008
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2001 DODGE RAM 1500 CRACKED, FALLING IN DASH HEATER CORE FAILURE DUE TO GROUND WIRE NEVER BEING SECURED FROM FACTORY REAR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN BY USING INSIDE DOOR HANDLE ELECTRIC LOCK SWITCH FAILURE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR HOOD HINGES BROKE ON BOTH SIDES TAILGATE CABLE SUPPORT DRIVERS SIDE REPLACED TWICE
Jan 06, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
PURCHASED NEW 2001 DODGE RAM PAID CASH PMT FOR IT 28,000 ALSO A CHEVY TRUCK MIND YOU NEVER NO BIG ISSUES WITH THE CHEVY ON THE OTHER HAND THE DODGE ISSUE AFTER ISSUE NOW THE SERIOUS PROBLEM CRACKED COLLAPSING DASHBOARD I USE ONLY MEGUIRE PRODUCTS O THE DODGE TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF IT I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOT FIXING THESE PROBLEMS THERE IS A BIG HISTORY OF THIS ISSUE WITH THE 01 I SEE THEY DO NOT BACK UP THE NAME DODGE WHEN I AM READY FOR A NEW TRUCK AGAIN I HIGHLY DOUBT LOOK AT ANOTHER DODGE TRUCK EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE PRETTY TRUCKS BUT LIKE I SAID I HAVE HAD A BIG HISTORY OF ISSUES ON MY RAM FOR IT BEING BOUGHT NEW DISAPPOINTED DODGE RAM OWNER AND THIS RAM HAS BEEN TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF. *TR THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE HEAT STOPPED WORKING AND THE ENGINE CONSUMED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL AND THERE WAS NO WARNING TO INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. UPDATED IVOQ 03/11/11
Dec 02, 2007
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM. THREE YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD. CURRENTLY, THE CRACK HAS SPREAD SO FAR THAT THE DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY DAMAGED AND COMING APART. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ; HOWEVER, HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SPORADICALLY DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING. SHE FURTHER STATED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH TOOK A LONG TIME TO ACTIVATE. THE CONSUMER STATED BROKEN PIECES FROM THE DASHBOARD CAN INJURE OR KILL SOMEONE. THE POWERTRAIN, RECALL NUMBER, AND SPEED WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 01/03/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/31/07 *TR
Oct 25, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
LOSS OF POWER WHILE ENTERING HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, CAUSING HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTIONS TO PREVENT COLLISIONS. FAILURE OF TRANSFER PUMP CAUSING FAILURE OF INJECTION PUMP ON NUMBEROUS OCCASIONS, THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AT THE TIME OF THE LAST REPAIR THEIR WAS NO REPLACEMENT FOR TRANSFER PUMP AVAILABLE, SO AN AFTER MARKET ELECTRIC PUMP WITH PROPER FLOW RATE AMD PRESSURE WAS INSTALLED AND HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR OVER 1 YEAR. THE INJECTION PUMP STILL FLAGS AS BAD AND HAS LOSS OF POWER UNTIL ENGINE IS AT FULL RUNNING TEMPERTURE AND WILL EVENTUALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Sep 14, 2007
INTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DODGE 2500 4X4 DIESEL TRUCK DASH IS CRACKED IN ABOUT 5 PLACES. IT IS GOING TO FALL THROUGH PRETTY SOON. I HAVE TAKEN CARE OF THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY WELL WITH SUN SHADES WHEN EVER I PARK IT. STILL THE DASH HAS CRACKED AND WILL BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD. DODGE SHOULD REPLACE THIS DASH WITH A PLASTIC OR MATERIAL THAT WILL WORK EFFECTIVELY. *JB
Aug 16, 2007
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 DASHBOARD CRACKING . TV INVESTIGATION SLOT SHOWN ON INTERNET. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM - PURCHASED NEW DASHBOARD PANEL FROM DODGE DEALER $200. IN THE PAST YEAR HAVE FRONT AXLE SEALS, WATER PUMP, POWER STEERING PUMP , FUEL INJECTION PUMP AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. REPAIRED OVER $ 6400 IN EXPENSE - THE DASH PROBLEM BROKE THE MONKEY'S BACK. *AK
Jun 28, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DASHBOARD CRACKING AND FALLING ON ELECTRICAL WIRE, SHORTING OUT THINGS, KEEPS BLOWING THE ABS FUSE. *AK
May 09, 2007
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS UNAWARE OF HOW HIS VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD BECAME CRACKED. HE STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD IS ALSO COLLAPSING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 74,000.
May 08, 2007
STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MY DASH IN MY TRUCK. IT HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE 2003, IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SUFFERING FROM THIS PROBLEM. RECENTLY THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF THEN TURN BACK ON. RIGHT NOW I WILL NOT DRIVE MY TRUCK AT NIGHT IN FEAR THAT MORE LIGHTS WILL FAIL. *TR
May 04, 2007
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
DEAR SIR/MAM, I PURCHASED A 2001 DODGE RAM NEW. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES I HEARD ABNORMAL SQUEALING AS I TURNED ONTO OTHER STREETS AT A LOW SPEED. I ALSO NOTICED UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. I WAS ADVISED BY THE DODGE DEALERSHIP THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO DEFECTS AND TO SEEK OUT THE TIRE MANUFACTURER. IN FEBRUARY 2007 WITH APPROXIMATELY 58,400 MILES ON THE TRUCK I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH TOWN AND HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM MY REAR END. I LOCATED A MECHANIC THAT OPENED UP MY DIFFERENTIAL PAN AND FOUND METAL PIECES LAYING IN THE PAN. MY TRUCK HAS A LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WITH 4:10 GEARS. THIS LAYOUT OF GEARS IS PART OF THE HEAVY DUTY OFF ROAD PACKAGE DODGE OFFERED WITH THEIR TRUCKS AT THE TIME OF MY PURCHASE. MY MECHANICS DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE POSI- TRACTION SPACERS HAD EXPLODED AS THEY HAD APPEARED TO HAVE STUCK TOGETHER. THE PIECES OF METAL THEN EVENTUALLY TRIED TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE RING AND GEAR CAUSING CHIPPING. THE END RESULT IS TO HAVING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPLETELY REPAIRED AT A COST WITH PARTS AND LABOR EXCEEDING $1300.00. I RECALLED BACK TO MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT WITH DODGE OF THE EXCESSIVE TIRE SQUEALING AND UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AT 10,000 MILES AND BASED UPON MY KNOWLEDGE BELIEVE THAT THE TIRES WERE SQUEALING WHILE TURNING ONTO OTHER STREETS AS THE REAR END WAS LOCKED UP IN THE POSI TRACTION MODE. I CONTACTED DODGE SEVERAL TIMES AND SPOKE WITH THEIR CHIEF CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE BY THE NAME OF PAT. DODGE STATED AT THE END OF EACH CONVERSATION THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST ME IN THIS ISSUE EVEN AFTER I ADVISED THEM OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE IN THEIR DODGE TRUCKS. I HAVE SPOKE AND LOCATED FOUR OTHER DODGE OWNERS IN MY TOWN THAT HAVE HAD TO REPAIR THEIR DODGE TRUCK REAR ENDS. AFTER OBSERVING THE METAL PIECES IN THE DIFFERENTIAL AND FROM SOME PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE FROM A PREVIOUS INCIDENT IN A FRIENDS TRUCK YEARS AGO I MADE THE FOLLOWING DETERMINATION, THE PIECES THAT EXPLODE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL WILL MAKE A CLUNKING NOICE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL. *JB
Mar 06, 2007
POWER TRAIN,SEATS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SEAT MOVED. THE DEALER DETERMINED A BOLT FRACTURED AND THE TRACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Dec 07, 2006
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ON MAY 14, 2006, MY DODGE CARAVAN WAS TOTALLED AFTER A COLLISION CAUSE BY A NEGLIGENCE DRIVER. DURING THE ROLLOVER, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ROLLED OVER TOO EASILY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT DISENGAGED WHEN NEEDED "PUSH" ON. *NM
Aug 02, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON ANY CUMMINS POWERED DODGE TRUCK BUILT AFTER 1998 1/2 THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTOR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW VERY RAPIDLY AND TO TOTALLY LOSES POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE DRIVER IS WITHOUT POWER UNTIL THE SENSOR DECIDES TO WORK AGAIN. TWO WEEKS AGO THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED CAUSING A ACCIDENT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, DRIVER WAS RUN OVER BY SEMI TRUCK IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. SHOULD SOMEONE BE TOWING A CAMPER OR TRAILER UP HILL AND THIS TAKES PLACE THE VEHICLE COULD STOP SUDDENLY ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED VIOLENTLY OR THOSE WITHOUT MUCH TOWING EXPERIENCE TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR TOWING. I AM COMMERCIAL DRIVER AND HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN APPROXIMATELY 30 TIMES IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER AND TRAFFIC. CHYRSLER/DODGE REFUSES TO ALLOW ME TO SPEAK WITH A REP AND CUMMINS HAS DISCONTINUED PUTTING THIS PART ON MOTORS. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED IF SOMETHING IS NOT DONE SOON.. I PERSONALLY KNOW APPROXIMATELY 50 TRUCK WITH THIS PROBLEM AND COST TO FIX IS 1400$ WHEN PARTS STORES SELL SENSORS FOR 200$. I WANT TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AS I AM A RETIRED TRUCK DRIVER AND SEE A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM HERE IF IT HAPPENS TO A INEXPERIENCED DRIVER. *JB
Jul 13, 2006
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY BRAKES AND STEERING HAVE FAILED FOUR TIMES ON MY DODGE RAM. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHRYSLER AND IN BOTH CASES THE REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED TO ASSIST ME. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I HAVE HAD MY BRAKES FAIL FOUR TIMES ON MY DODGE RAM 3/4 TON TRUCK. THEY SAID MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND THAT I AM 2700 MILES OVER THE WARRANTY THAT IS ALL THAT CAN BE DONE. *JB
Jun 27, 2006
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 AND THE DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS IN IT. I WENT TO THE DODGE DEALER AND THE SAY THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANY COMPLAINTS ON THE DASHBOARD. THAT'S BULL ,MY FATHER HAS A 2500 DODGE AND HE HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS DASH. IT'S A PROBLEM DODGE DOESN'T WANT TO ADDRESS. *JB
Jun 24, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55-70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ENOUGH TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP ALSO FAILED DUE TO THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILURE.
Jun 23, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTERWARDS THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND AND WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER THE TIRE WAS LOCATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS, WHEEL NUTS AND STUDS, COMBINATION SPRING KIT AND SELF ADJUSTER KIT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.*AK
May 19, 2006
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE ENGINE STARTED SPUTTERING AND SMOKING RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE INJECTION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. ALSO, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE TIE RODS WERE PULLING APART ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED.
Feb 23, 2006
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY, CONTROL ARMS, AND WHEEL HUBS HAD TO BE REPLACED BY LOCAL DEALER. I WAS TOLD BY A TRAINED TECHNICIAN THAT THE WHEEL'S COULD HAVE BROKEN AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE HEATER CORE AND AIR CONDITIONING MAIN ELEMENT STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY LOCAL DEALER. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, PINION BEARINGS AND CUPS STOPPED WORKING AT 77,400 MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY LOCAL DEALER. THIS WAS JUST 2,000 MILES AFTER THE PREVIOUS STATED PARTS HAD MALFUNCTIONED. OLD PARTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, BUT INVOICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL WORK PERFORMED. *NM
Nov 30, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLE ACTED AS IF IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL, BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. IF THE TEMPERATURE RANGE WAS OVER 100 DEGREES THEN THIS WAS WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 190-195 DEGREES THAT DID NOT GO UP. THE VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR THREE YEARS, AND CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE HA 93,000 MILES ON IT. ALSO, HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH RAN OUT THE JULY 19, 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE FOUR TO FIVE TIMES FOUR OF THOSE TIMES IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM, AND EACH TIME THEY THOUGHT THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DO SO. ON AUGUST 4, 2005 CONSUMER WENT TO A DEALERSHIP, NOT A DODGE DEALERSHIP, TWO VEHICLES THERE HAD SAME PROBLEM AS CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. MECHANIC CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR, AND THE FUEL PUMP, AND THAT STILL HAD NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK *JB
Aug 30, 2005
STEERING,AIR BAGS,WHEELS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
CLOCK SPRING BROKE DURING FAST STOP AND A CRASH AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. I WAS INFORMED BALL JOINTS ARE ON RECALL LEFT SIDE JOINTS ARE GONE. CAR IS IBN COSTA RICA AND DODGE SAYS WARRANTY IS VOID OUT OF COUNTRY BUT THESE ARE SAFETY ITEMS ON RECALL AND NOT WARRANTY THEY WILL NORT REPAIR. THERE ISS AN AUTHORIZED DODGE DEALER HERE CALLED AUTOMARTA
Jul 09, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, VIN [XXX], FROM FOWLER DODGE IN OKLAHOMA CITY. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS IS WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WILL NEED OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS IN ORDER TO BE SAFE AND RELIABLE. THE PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: #1 ENGINE CYLINDER HAS BURNT VALVE, NOT CREATING ADEQUATE CYLINDER PRESSURE #5 CYLINDER HAS BURNT VALVE, NOT CREATING ADEQUATE PRESSURE #8 CYLINDER HAS BURNT VALVE, NOT CREATING ANY PRESSURE BRAKES ROTORS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION SLIPPING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR HEADLIGHTS OPERATE IN FULL HIGH BEAM ONLY, ALL THE TIME. FAULTY HEADLGHT SWITCH THE MECHANIC I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAS RECCOMMENDED THAT I GET A LAWYER, WRITE TO YOU AND CHRYSLER AND GIVE FOWLER DODGE A CHANCE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS UNDER GOOD FAITH. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT ON NUMEROUS DODGE RAM MAINTENANCE FORUMS, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE SEEN THESE FIRST HAND AND IT IS TRUE. I HAVE SEEN POSTS WITH PEOPLE STATING THAT THEIR DEALER TOLD THEM THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CYLINDER HEADS WHICH LEAD TO BURNT VALVES, REQUIRING CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 09, 2005
STEERING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2001 DODGE 1500 QUAD CAB I CALLED THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER IN MARSHALL TEXAS AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAVE SEEN A FEW OF THE DASHBOARDS. I EXPLAINED IT WAS CRUMBLING. HE TOLD ME IT WOULDN'T HURT ANYTHING AS THE AIR BAGS ARE BOLTED IN HE ALSO STATED IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I CALLED THE MAIN CUSTOMER 800 SERVICE LINE THAT TX DEALER GAVE TO ME AND ONCE AGAIN I WAS TOLD IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY DIDN'T CARE WHO I CONTACTED AFTER I TALKED TO THEM AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I EVEN TOLD THEM I WOULD CALL THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND THEY STILL DIDN'T CARE. THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS RUNNING ACROSS THE ENTIRE BOARD. WILL IT FALL? WILL IT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT? I HAVE PICTURES THAT I WILL BE SENDING WHEN I HEAR FROM YOU. *JB *SC
Jun 28, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
1. THE FIRST INCIDENT, MAY 11,2000 WAS A RECALL FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSFER PUMP DUE TO PREMATURE INTERNAL ARMATURE SHAFT BUSHING WEAR. THIS WAS A RECALL BY DODGE. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED AUGUST 24,2004. 2. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO RUN EXTREMELY ROUGH, AND MAKES THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WOULD CAUSE A SUDDEN SLOWDOWN OF THE VEHICLE. 3. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE TRANSFER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 31,000 MILES ON IT. THE COST TO REPLACE THESE PUMPS CAN BE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE TO THE VEHICLE OWNER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS WITH DODGE TRUCKS WHICH HAVE THE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE.*AK
Apr 26, 2005
TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE TO FIX A FLAT. IT WAS THE ORIGINAL SPARE AND HAD NEVER BEEN USED BEFORE. AFTER HAVING TIRE REPAIRED I TRIED TO RETURN THE SPARE TO IT'S STOW AREA UNDER THE BED BUT THE WINCH WOULD NOT LIFT IT. IT WILL WORK WHEN THE CABLE DOES NOT HAVE WEIGHT ON IT BUT IT WILL NOT LIFT THE SPARE. THE WINCH APPEARS TO HAVE PLASTIC PARTS. I FEEL THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF IT WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. *JB
Mar 28, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE IN-TANK, ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FAILED IN MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK UP TRUCK. THE CONNECTOR AND WIRING ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WAS BURNED AS WAS WIRING IN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER UNDER THE HOOD. THIS IS POTENTIALLY A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. CHRYSLER IS REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND REPAIRING THE WIRING. HOWEVER, THEY OFFERED NO WARRANTY COVERAGE AND NO COVERAGE OF THE COLLATERAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE PUMP FAILURE. *AK
Aug 23, 2004
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED RUBBING ON THE INSIDE FRONT TIRES. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HE NOTICED WHERE THE TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE LOWER A-ARM. NEEDED TO REPLACE TIRES. *JB
Jul 19, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
PURCHASED VEHICLE 2003 WITH 32,000 MILES. AT 45,000 MILES MOTOR HAD TO BE REBUILT.NEW CRANKSHAFT, ROD BEARINGS, MAIN BEARINGS, OIL PUMP. 2 DAYS AFTER PICKING UP THE TRUCK AFTER WORK WAS DONE, MAIN SEAL WENT OUT AND LOST OIL ON HIGHWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. EVERYTHING COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT'S JUST THE FACT THAT THE TRUCK STILL HAS PROBLEMS WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE AND YEAR. ONGOING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. FUSE FOR CLIMATE CONTROL, AIR BAGS, ABS BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, MIRROR DEFROST AND REVERSE LIGHTS KEEPS BLOWING. HAS BLOWN 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS. DEALER REPLACES THE FUSE, SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. *AK
Jun 10, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
THE CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. THE VACUUM PUMP COUPLINGS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE POWER STEERING UNIT WHICH SITS ON TWO 1/4 PIECES OF STEEL AND CONTROLS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ARE BROKEN , RESULTING IN NO STEERING AND BRAKING. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER. HOWEVER, NO ONE WILL TALK TO CONSUMER. *AK
May 12, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM OFF ROAD WITH 54000 MILES ON IT AND I'VE ALREADY HAD A NEW COMPUTER PUT IN IT, HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 27000 MILES BECAUSE OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER, AND MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ALL OVER THE PLACE FROM THE HEAT. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE OUT OF THIS TRUCK AND I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER DODGE AGAIN. *LA
Jan 23, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
FRONT BRAKES FAIL AT 20,000 MILES +/-. VEHICLE HAS 53,000 MILES AND IS READY FOR FOURTH SET OF FRONT BRAKES. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND THAT 20,000 MILES IS NORMAL SERVICE LIFE FOR BRAKES.
Jan 15, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE, THEN THIS 10 GA. WIRE "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR THE RELAY STICKS ON THESE VANS. THEN ONE OF THE 14 GA. WIRES OVERHEATS AND CATCHES THE WIRING HARNESS ON FIRE. THE 40 AMP FUSE DOES NOT BLOW. THE FIRE THEN CONTINUES UNTIL THE VAN IS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THIS VAN WAS BOUGHT BACK FROM US BY CHRYSLER CORP. IN 2002. THE OFFICIAL FIRE INVESTIGATION REPORTS CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER WERE NEVER DISCLOSED TO US AT VERIZON. *AK
Sep 08, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONING. *PH
Aug 07, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS 2 YEARS OLD WHEN PURCHASED. THE FRONT BRAKE WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE BRAKING. THE TIMING CHAIN MADE NOISE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS BALD. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *AK *NLM
May 08, 2003
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED. TIRE PRESSURE WAS TOO LOW. STEERING BOX FAILED AND REPLACED. WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND REPLACED. VEHICLE WON'T SHIFT AT 40 MPH. CLUNKING NOISE FROM PARK TO REVERSE. FOUND NORMAL OPERATION. OIL LEAK IN FRONT OF MOTOR. OVERFLOW BOTTLE TOO FULL. VEHICLE WANDERED ALL OVER THE ROAD. STEERING BOX ADJUSTED. AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE WAS TO BLAME. CONSOLE ON SEAT DOESN'T CLOSE PROPERLY. TURBO WHISTLES ON ACCELERATION. NO PROBLEM FOUND. TRANSMISSION SURGES AT 10 TO 45 MPH. NO PROBLEM FOUND. POWER STEERING BOX LEAKED AND REPLACED SECOND TIME. LEAK WAS FOUND AT VACUUM PUMP SEAL CAUSED LEAK AT POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. STEERING DRIFTS TO RIGHT AND WHEEL IS OFF CENTER. CENTER DRAG LINK ADJUSTED SECOND TIME. AFTER SET FOR A FEW DAYS, VEHICLE WON'T MOVE WHEN IT IS PLACED IN DRIVE. NORMAL. NO PROBLEM FOUND. ALL ACCESSORIES WORK WITH THE KEYS OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. FLUID LEAKING FROM TRUCK. REPLACED STEERING BOX FOR THIRD TIME. BRAKES PULSATES WHEN APPLIED. LOW FLUID FOUND DUE TO STEERING LEAK. *TT
Jan 03, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
THERE IS VIBRATION WHEN HITTING A BUMP AT 60-65 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT TIE ROD.BUT, IT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AKCONSUMER ADDS THAT THIS IS NOT JUST VIBRATIONS BUT INTENSE ASCILLATIONS THAT ALTERNATE LEFT TO RIGHT. THE BOUNCING MAKES THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND WILL NOT SUBSIDE UNTIL BROUGHTR TO A COMPLETE STOP. UPON CHECKING SEVERAL TIMES, THE TIRES WERE CHOPPY AND NEEDED REPLACING, THE TRACK BAR NEEDED REPLACING, AND A SPECIAL PART FOR THE TIE ROD WAS ORDERED, ALSO THE LEFT MIRROR WAS NOT HEATING, ALSO THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, ALSO TIRES WERE SHOWING WEAR.. *JG
Aug 05, 2002
STEERING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED 5 TIMES, REPAIRED 4 TIMES IN WHICH THE CLOCK SPRING (SAFETY RECALL 982) WAS REPLACED 2 TIMES. LEFT OUTER MIRROR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IMPAIRING VISIBILITY WHEN MERGING WITH TRAFFIC. TRUCK IS NOT SAFE FOR HIGHWAY USE. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS***764311
Jul 16, 2002
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, A HEAD-ON COLLISION OCCURRED. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ACCELERATOR STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REV TO 6000 RPMS, VEHICLE HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND TORE DOWN A FENCE, THE LEFT REAR SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD ONE OF THE PASSENGERS, CAUSING INJURIES, DEALER STATED THE FAILURE WAS THE COMPUTER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE FLOORMAT, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES RPMS STILL FLUCTUATE TOO MUCH. *SLC
May 10, 2002
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
STEERING GEAR BOX DEFECTIVE/UNSAFE..SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DEFECTIVE UNSAFE...EVAPORATIVE CANISTER DEFECTIVE PER FEDERAL EMMISSIONS LAWS. *AK
Jun 01, 2001
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 MPH AND VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF ON SIDE OF ROAD, 6 TO 8 INCH DROP, WHICH CAUSED RIGHT REAR RIM TO BEND, RESULTING IN RIGHT REAR AXLE BREAKING. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT AXLE DID NOT FUSE TOGETHER PROPERLY.*AK *JB
May 18, 2001
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
RPMS ARE RACING DOWN AND UP, AND SOMETIMES GET STUCK IN UP POSITION. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, A CLANKING NOISE OCCURS. ALSO, WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE IT WILL SHAKE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THESE PROBLEMS ARE DUE TO FAULTY COMPUTER AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS. *AK THERE WAS NOISE FROM REAR END WHEN SHIFTING GEAR. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE. THE ENGINE HAD ROUGH IDLE. *YH
May 11, 2001
STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AFTER MANY VISITS TO THE SELLING DEALER, AND A MEETING WITH THE CHRYSLER REP. MY TRUCK STILL EXHIBITS PROBLEMS SUCH AS SAT.4/28/01 WHILE DRIVING I TURNED THE TRUCK RIGHT AND NOTICED THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED BACK TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION, SOMETHING INSIDE CRACKED, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE (AIR BAG) LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINRED ON, TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER AND WAS SET FOR AN APPOINTMENT FOR MONDAY, 4/30/01. THE OWNERSMANUAL STATES ( WARNING IGNORING THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL COULD MEAN YOU WON'T HAVE THE AIR BAGS TO PROTECT YOU IN A COLLISION) THE DEALER FAILED IN ATTEMPT AFTER ATTEMPT TO INVESTIGATE MY COMPLAINTS, AND NOW CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO DRIVE THIS DEFECTIVE TRUCK. THE BRAKES AT TIMES WHILE COMMING TO A STOP SHUDDER, OR DO YOU CALL IT WHEEL HOP , 3/15/01 DEPENDABLE DODGE REPLACED THE BRAKE DRUMS ON THE REAR AFTER THE SERVICE DIRECTOR DROVE THE TRUCK ON 3/9/01. THE TRUCK NOW THREE TIMES IS EXHIBITING FRONT TIRE WEAR, FIRST TIME THEY MATCH MOUNTED THE TIRES AS WELL AS TOOK ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES OFF THE RIM AND EXCHANGED IT WITH THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE TRUCK, SECOND TIME THEY ALIGNED THE FRONTEND AND ROTATED THE TIRES, 200 MILES LATER THE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF WEAR AGAIN, TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT MICHELIN TIRE DEALERS AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE TIRES ARE WEARING PREMATURELY, TO SOON WITH ONLY 1000 MILES ON THEM SINCE THE ALIGNMENT. THE TRUCK EHIBITS WHAT THE SERVICE DIRECTOR SAYS IS A PING, I WAS INFORMED TO INCREASE THE OCTANE FROM 87 TO 89, WHICH HAS DONE NOTHING. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF ENTERING INTO THE LEMON LAW PROCESS AND AM VERY DISSAPOINTED WITH THE RESPONSE I HAVE RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER AS WELL AS THE MANUFACTURER. THANK YOU. *AK
Apr 29, 2001
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED SIDE MIRRORS SHAKE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK CONSUMER STATES DEALER HAS REPLACED MIRRORS THREEE TIMES AND DEALER REFUSE TO FIX OR INVESTIGATE ANY FURTHER, THERE IS A FRONT END NOISE IN SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS, SPRINGS,SJOCKS AND SWAY BAR WAS REPLACED AND THE NOISE STOPPED FOR TWO WEEKS AND REOCCURED, ENGINE IDLING ROUGH, POOR GAS MILEAGE, FOUND THAT SPARK PLUG MISFIRED, ENGINE STALLS WHEN IN GEAR CONSUMER ALSO STATES SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE WINDSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED..*JB
Apr 24, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
VEHICLE WILL ACT AS IF OUT OF GAS AND START JERKING. RPMS WILL GO UP AND VEHICLE SEEMS AS IF IT IS GOING UP HILL. SOMETIMES DRIVER WILL PUT FOOT ON GAS FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND VEHICLE WILL GO NOWHERE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE TWICE AND HAD NO SOLUTION. *AK
Apr 23, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL AND NOISE WILL COME FROM BOTTOM OF VEHICLE, AND ANOTHER NOISE FROM FUEL TANK THAT MAKES A LOT OF NOISE ,LIKE BOUNCING. COULD NOT BE CORRECTED BY DEALER. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUEL TANK NOISE AND STATES THAT IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THERE IS A CLUNCKING NOISE ON TAKE OFF OR STOPING DUE TO TRANS MOUNT FAILURE. *YH
Apr 10, 2001
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
PROBLEM #1: FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT ON SPEED BUMPS, AND AT LOW SPEED BUMPS. VEHICLE FRAME IS SMACKING DOWN ON TOP OF AXLE. FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHINGS WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. PROBLEM #2: DRIVER DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE. DEALER INSTALLED NEW MIRROR, STILL LOOSE, ORDERING A SECOND MIRROR. PROBLEM #3: ENGINE SHAKES AT START UP AND WHILE IDLING. ALSO GAS MILEAGE HAS NOT IMPROVED.*AK
Feb 24, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN HEATER IS ON DASHBOARD WOULD BECOME VERY HOT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH RADIO, WHICH WAS DEFECTIVE. IT WAS REPLACED. DASHBOARD PROBLEM REAPPEARED AGAIN. KEPT TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR DASHBOARD PROBLEM, AND AGAIN RADIO WAS REPLACED. NOTHING ELSE WAS CHECKED FOR CAUSE OF OVERHEATING DASHBOARD. *AK
Feb 08, 2001
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
ON A 30 MPH FRONTAL CENTER CRASH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING BODLY INJURY,CHRYSLER INVESTIGATION #8126432 THE FOND OPEN SQUIB SYSTEM AT AIRBAG AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILURE WAS DO TO WIRES THAT RIPPED LOOSE WHEN STEERING COLUMN COLLAPSED. *AK
Jan 11, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS TIRE SEPARATED IN 3 PIECES, TIRE SIZE P265/75R16 DOT MK73D5DR1000, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. *SLC
Dec 28, 2000
STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A ROAD ONTO A SERVICE RAMP AND WAS TURNING LEFT. WHEN TURNING VEHICLE BACK TO RIGHT STEERING DIDN'T MOVE AT ALL. ALSO, AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON THE PANEL, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WASN'T OPERABLE.*AK
Nov 20, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
ENGINE PING: DEALER NOTED PROBLEM AND ADVISED I MUST WAIT FOR CHRYSLER TSB TO BE RELEASED ON 2001 TRUCK. TRANSMISSION RATTLE: DEALER ADVISED THAT THIS IS GEAR RATTLE & IS NORMAL & NOT HARMFUL TO MY TRUCK. INJECTOR TAP: DEALER IDENTIFIED FAST CLICKING NOISE AS INJ. TAP & ADVISED THAT THIS IS NORMAL & NOT HARMFUL.*AK
Jul 11, 2000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2001 DODGE Ram Van have?
The 2001 DODGE Ram Van currently has 2267 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2001 DODGE Ram Van?
The most common problems reported for the 2001 DODGE Ram Van are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2001 DODGE Ram Van problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2001 DODGE Ram Van comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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