Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/08/2006 | 44600 | 5 | 04/14/1999 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he first had the brakes replaced at 36,000 miles. periodically when applying the brakes the front wheels locked, and felt a very hard pulsating in the brake pedal. the contact stated that at 42,000 miles he replaced all four tires at the dealers prodding that the problem was with the tires. at 44,000 miles he replaced the electronic module after being told that this was the problem. the contact stated that after taking the car in approximately 5 times the same problem with the brakes recurred and never did work properly. the contact stated that weather was not a factor, and that he was driving at 30 mph the times that he experienced problems with the brakes. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the left, there was a buzzing sound coming from the radio, the lower intake gasket was replaced. the ac blew warm air. updated 04/05/07. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 63000 | 35 | 05/01/1999 |
| From the first 6000 miles-3 intake manifold gaskets, new tires, blow out & damaged truck, brakes ,calipers and rotors bad,transmission not right, steering not right two rear axle seals blown, new engine at 63,000. it is now blown (we believe, the computer system & torque converter should have been replaced for the start). we have all our paperwork dealership does not!!!!!!!! warranty company does. we maintained this truck extremely well!!!!! we bought a total piece of junk. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 110000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| Dt: block #53 on the 1999 dodge 2500 ram has a crack. first noticed last year, and crack is larger now and antifreeze pours out.*ak | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 99000 | 1 | |
| While driving 65 mph the oil pressure dropped to zero and the engine seized without warning. the dealer states the oil intake was clogged, which caused low oil pressure in the engine. please provide additional information. *jb *tc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 10/06/2005 | 59983 | 1 | 11/29/1998 |
| The engine surges periodically, sometimes when going down the road. i believe if the throttle jams wide open injury could occur and vehicle would be uncontrollable. diagnosed as a faulty throttle position sensor. contacted the dealer, not under warranty, cost to replace, $550.00. contacted chrysler, nothing can be done, except my paying for replacement. *nm | |||
| 01/30/2005 | 1 | 04/30/1999 | |
| I have a cummins diesel. it has a 53 block. there was been alot of reports of these blocks cracking. i paid over $5000 for this option. it costs over $7000 to get it fixed. i don't have a problem yet. just feel like i'm driving a time bomb. chrsyler refuses to help any of the poor guys with this cracked block. this is a serious isssue of a defective block. please help all of us with the 53 block.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/11/1999 | |||
| While driving at 35 mph steering went out, causing consumer to run into a tree. also, when applying the brakes, they were hard and didn't stop the vehicle. in addition, engine sopped/ no deployment of driver's air bag upon impact. *ak | |||