Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070597 | 11/14/1997 | 6088789 | Concerns with high coolant tamperatures or overheating with snowplow attached. *nlm | 01/07/2000 | |
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070597 | 11/14/1997 | 54180 | Concerns of high coolant temperatures or overheating with snowplow attached. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 090500 | 02/25/2000 | 610005 | Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt | 04/13/2000 | |
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 090497 | 05/09/1997 | 6088852 | This bulletin involves moaning noise coming from the accessory drive. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 180798 | 02/27/1998 | 600345 | Customer may be concern of incorrect idle adjustments. *yc | 05/11/1998 | |
| 182997 | 10/17/1997 | 54220 | Some vehicles may exhibit a bucking or jerking condition while under light acceleration or while driving at steady state speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 090797 | 06/27/1997 | 52529 | Timing chain noise. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0900401 | 05/18/2001 | 628237 | Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking. *tt | 03/06/2002 | |
| 182597 | 08/15/1997 | 6088930 | Concerns with egr system failure with hex code $2e on 5.9l diesel. * nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 090699 | 09/10/1999 | 607913 | Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| 182498 | 07/31/1998 | 602322 | Some vehicles may exhibit light spark knock with a warm engine under load. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| 082197 | 05/23/1997 | 52970 | When vehicles in the start position, engine will not crank over. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 090498 | 09/25/1998 | 602441 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the accesory drive belt becomes damaged on the inboard edge. *yc | 11/04/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 110898 | 09/25/1998 | 602434 | A new kit has been released that will allow technicians to repair turbochargers with failed wastegate actuators. *ak | 11/04/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 1100605 | 12/21/2005 | 10018993 | Illuminated mil as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have failed a california smog or state i/m test but without an illuminated mil, or a rattling sound from the underside of the vehicle. cat | 01/26/2006 | |
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| 250197 | 04/18/1997 | 51937 | Hissing/suction noise coming from the inlet air tube of the injection pump filter. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 110197 | 05/16/1997 | 6088863 | Concerns with whine or wowl while driving at hignway speeds. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/07/2008 | 133200 | 3 | 02/15/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram. after stopping the vehicle, the engine and oil lights illuminated. the dealer diagnosed the failure on three occasions and stated that the compressor sensors were low and advised the contact to add two quarts of oil per week. however, the oil light continued to illuminate intermittently. the contact did not confirm if the vehicle had antilock brakes. the vin was confirmed, but appears to be invalid. the failure mileage was 133,200 and current mileage was 134,400. | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 59000 | ||
| 04/15/2002 | 50000 | ||
| Bad plenum gasket. fuel and oil mix. and steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. and truck wont idle in the cold | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/16/1997 | |||
| The brakes would make squeaking/grinding noises & not grabbing to stop vehicle. also, structure seams cause leak of water inside of vehicle/steering pump pin had sheared off & the power steering had seized up, and water pump failed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 72000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that oil light has illuminated, and oil is burning too fast. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Vehicle experienced problems with the intake gaskets. consumer replaced them twice and then had problems with carbon build up. the vehicle needed a new engine. the problem started when the gaskets failed, which caused oil to leak into the valves. *jg *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The intake gaskets was replaced twice, which caused the engine light to illuminate. mr *jb | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer was traveling on highway and another vehicle jumped in front. vehicle was making a noise coming from the tires. also, oil was leaking from vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealership. *ak | |||
| 11/02/1999 | |||
| Reporting frozen plugs are leaking due to rust. dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak | |||
| 07/24/1998 | 1 | 04/04/1997 | |
| Oil pan gasket cut resulting in leaking. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/02/2002 | 11/01/2001 | ||
| Continuous transmission trouble:minor slipping,searching for a gear,surging,not going into passing gear,when it does it does not stay there,clunks hard when put in rev. vibration at start up(moving) heat shield or rear-end,@time of original trade,when they changed the oil they eiter didnt put any in or very little i had to add 5qts now there is a ticking noise on the pass, side of engine,the salesman lied to me about the truck i asked him has this ever plowed or towed anything before? he said no after talking to prev.owner they were towing a big boat with it .at this time i have a complaint with the me. atty gen,dodge,file#9921927 on 4-18-02,may i please have a copy of this with your letterhead as well as a reply so i can foward this to the atty gen. thank you!!!!*ak | |||
| 06/28/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the engine rods went through engine, causing the vehicle to leak oil and lose power. contacted dealer and dealer wasn't willing to do anything. *ak the consumer feels that he shouldn't have to pay for damages due to poor equipment. the consumer sustained serious injuries, as he walked under an overpass, he had fell on concrete/steel. *scc | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| The dealer says this is a non-warrented part and that i must purchase a new vacuum pump from dodge at a cost of $800 plus instlation. i have had this truck in to calkins for 3 other oil leaks in the engine. the dealer said that i am the only one who they ever had who has oil leaks in the cumming diesel. i was wondering if there were any notices on this part. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 15 | 04/01/1998 | |
| My truck has had 3 oil sending units, 3 oil pumps, new engine, crank shaft sensor, fuel pump, 8 injectors, computer chrysler refuses to anything about this problem. please let me know if anything can be done about this. i really don't have $3000.00 for an attorney that i can tie up for years. *ak | |||
| 05/14/2000 | |||
| While driving engine caught on fire, totalling the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/21/1999 | 20 | 06/01/1997 | |
| 10 amp fuse in panel markedengine blows at erratic intervals. when fuse blows, engine and all components shut down. replacement of fuse, same size or larger, sometimes allows restart. at times as many as three or four fuses blow as soon as attempt to restart. truck has shut down at crowded intersections and interstates...when traffic lane is blocked, driver must hold driver's door open while attempting to replace fuse, thus blocking two traffic lanes. truck is used to tow a 32' travel trailer, which further adds to danger. truck has been taken to chrysler dealers eight times with no success at finding fault. truck (and trailer) have been towed by wrecker to dealer three times. owner has attempted to contact chrysler rep several times but no return calls. owner is afraid to drive vehicle any further, especially towing travel trailer. all recourse having failed, seeking legal advice from attorney. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| I'm not sure if i should be reporting this here but i've encountered the engine shutting down at 45mph and above speeds for less than a second. invariably i'm at 55-60mph on cruise control when this occurs. it is unexpected. normally only one incident between starting up and shutting down engine but have had two about several minutes apart a couple of times. i've told my dealer several times when they're fixing other things but they're unable to duplicate it and thus unable to fix the problemo. it is occurring more frequently now than during the first year of my truck purchase and my warranty expires 1/1/00 so i'm sortof concerned about what i should do. because of your resources i figured i'd let you know and maybe get some help regarding the problem before the engine dies completely. thank you. | |||
| 02/23/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Pinging noise from engine. | |||
| 07/15/1998 | |||
| While consumer is driving a couple of minutes with interior gadgets on, the vehicle just cuts off with no warning. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak | |||
| The vehicle was in motion noticed smoke was coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle caught on fire in the firewall area. consumer has contacted the dealer, cause of the problem undetermined. *ak | |||
| 08/04/1997 | |||
| The defective pad around the firewall and the engine caught on fire in the back of the vehicle and burnt the pad around the exhaust system. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| What i really want to know if these people sold me a lemon! now i went to get a smog check and they tell me with a grin in their faces that my truck doesn't pass the smog test. i was very embarrased because my truck is only 4 years old. what can i do?*ak | |||
| 08/27/1997 | |||
| While warming the vehicle up odors from exhaust system is getting into the vehicle. also, when sitting in the vehicle consumer can smell the fumes getting into the vehicle. when driving the exhaust smells do not get in the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/04/1997 | |||
| The defective pad around the firewall and the engine caught on fire in the back of the vehicle and burnt the pad around the exhaust system. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Catalyic converter was clogged up, taken to the dealer, and had it replaced. currently, problem is reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 2 | 12/01/1996 | |
| The weld that holds the egr crossover tube came apart causing a melt down in the wires. the weld was replaced by the dealer in december of 1998, and then was replaced again. the mileage on the truck was 31,424 miles. *ml | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| Truck is burning a lot of oil. mechanic is saying that it is an intake manifold bolt and gasket problem.*ak | |||
| There is a padded material laying against exhaust pipe which has already slightly burned. vehicle is not included in recall 97v126000 although has same defect.*ak | |||
| 07/15/1997 | |||
| While driving 70 mph in hot tempatures, the vehicle without prior warning, had a fire on the walls of the exhaust manifold which caused damages to the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/19/1997 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| A fire started while pulling a trailer up hill, exhaust manifold heat melted the plastic tube that connects the clutch master cylinder to clutch slave cylinder. consumer is very corcerned about this problem. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1996 | |||
| Rea rpassenger fender began to discolor due to diesel exhaust fluid leak. *ak | |||