Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/11/2004 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1999 dodge ram 3500. front end steering failure death wobble, $550 repair, ac evaporator, $800 repair, presently engine control module $300 for troubleshooting by the dealer, $730 for part and additional dollars for labor. estimate of $1000+. asked dodge for assistance, truck is 6 months out of warranty and only has 68830 miles on it. the engine (cummins diesel) was warranted for 5 years, 100k, and the same with emmissions control 5/100. the ecm could have been replaced by dodge under either of these warranties.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 dodge 3500 cummins lift pump failed. ***no answer required***. *mr the dealer checked the pump prior to the warranty expiring and said it was ok. now that the warranty has expired the dealer said the pump was a problem. nm | |||
| 12/23/2004 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 10/11/2004 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1999 dodge ram 3500. front end steering failure death wobble, $550 repair, ac evaporator, $800 repair, presently engine control module $300 for troubleshooting by the dealer, $730 for part and additional dollars for labor. estimate of $1000+. asked dodge for assistance, truck is 6 months out of warranty and only has 68830 miles on it. the engine (cummins diesel) was warranted for 5 years, 100k, and the same with emmissions control 5/100. the ecm could have been replaced by dodge under either of these warranties.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/29/1999 | 10 | 02/05/1999 | |
| While driving at any speed and without warning, applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right. dealer has been notified. dealer has serviced vehicle before for same problem; however has not found remedy for malfunction.*ak consumer adds after front pads were replaced front/rear brakes continue to lock up. while opposite end wheels roll free. many attempts made to correct problem, but lock up still happens frequently. steering seems very loose and is hard to keep vehicle straight. power steering gear and steering gear box was replaced however truck continues to wander. driver side seat cushion saggs. seat bottom cushion replaced. cab sqwaks on uneven ground. black smoke from exhaust when cold or warm. clutch slips. dealer could not duplicate. dimmer on dash lights burns fingers. when turning on turn signals, wipers will activate and rapid flash is heard. difficulty getting into first gear. abs jams when under a hard stop and during cold start. lumbar is inoperative. tranmsission leaking oil. replaced output shaft seal. master cylinder replaced. most gears difficult to engage. reverse is very stiff. shifting 2-3rd will cause shifter to lock up and won't move at all. no problem found. overhead console inoperative and replaced. *tt | |||