Dodge R2500 Megacab 4x4

Model R2500 Megacab 4x4 made by Dodge got 14 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, steering and suspension.

Model 2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
12/16/20103833
 Traveling 70mph lost rpm and acceleration; then truck became responsive again. 3 yr old daughter said truck smelled funny. exited freeway about a mile to maybe 2 miles after incident; made a u-turn to dodge dealership about 2miles away. burning smell coming under the truck. the dealership said the rear differential went out and the bearings had melted, and there was fluid in it. the truck did not have 4,000 miles on it yet 2011 dodge 2500 heavy duty diesel
STEERING
12/22/20117400
 Hit pothole on the highway and truck started to shake violently. i was unable to steer the truck. truck was literally bouncing down the highway until i slowed down to aprox. 30mph. this has happened at least 3 times in the last week. if this were to happen on a curve in the road i would be dead.
SUSPENSION
12/22/20117400
 Hit pothole on the highway and truck started to shake violently. i was unable to steer the truck. truck was literally bouncing down the highway until i slowed down to aprox. 30mph. this has happened at least 3 times in the last week. if this were to happen on a curve in the road i would be dead.