Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/20/2007 | 100000 | 6 | 10/24/2001 |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 125000 | 4 | |
| While driving at any speed driver heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. consumer contacted dealership on four separate occasions, but the problem still occurs.*ak | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine oil. also stated that while driving the vehicle all the engine oil blow out. dealer was contacted and stated that the oil filter was put in wrong. ts | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 3 | 09/29/2000 | |
| Engine crank vent system discharges a large amount of vapor & hydro carbon. when the heat is on it seeps through ducts and burns the eyes. chrysler is aware of problem. but, problem will come back each time oil is changed.*ak dealer performed tsb 09-02-00, however fumes were evident for up to 700 miles. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/06/2002 | |||
| While driving at any speed oil will burn out quickly, and consumer will be forced to pull over and refill vehicle with oil. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 02/20/2001 | 1 | 02/20/2001 | |
| When vehicle is used right after start up engine will jerk, and not operate smoothly. if engine is warmed up, this event will not occur. *ak dealer stated that factory is working on problem, however there is no fix available at present time. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| While stopping or slowing down, fumes from the crankcase fill the engine compartment and come into the cab. consumer believes that the fumes are being caused by the open crankcase system and states that this is an environmental and personal health hazard. *yd | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 3 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Part of the interior breaks off and blocks the exhaust which causes a loss of power - has occurred on the highway which is especially dangerous when passing another vehicle. *ak | |||