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Jan 18, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages 152,000 mi

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the hood flew open and struck the windshield. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the hood was bent, and the windshield was cracked due to the failure. The contact was able to...

Jan 18, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages 152,000 mi

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the hood flew open and struck the windshield. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the hood was bent, and the windshield was cracked due to the failure. The contact was able to...

Jun 30, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 138,000 mi

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, he noticed that fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic stated that the rollover valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was...

Jun 30, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 138,000 mi

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, he noticed that fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic stated that the rollover valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was...

Feb 11, 2021 Structure

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND THE PLASTIC START TO MELTING

Feb 11, 2021 Structure

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND THE PLASTIC START TO MELTING

May 10, 2019 Power Train 100,000 mi

MY BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, STEERING BOX, ALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH THOSE AREAS HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES AND DODGE NEEDS TO FOX THEM FOR FREE PUT THEM UNDER THE RECALL DEPT SO THEY CAN BE. STEERING WHEEL VERY LOOSE TONS OF PLAY VERY DANGEROUS.

May 10, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

MY BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, STEERING BOX, ALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH THOSE AREAS HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES AND DODGE NEEDS TO FOX THEM FOR FREE PUT THEM UNDER THE RECALL DEPT SO THEY CAN BE. STEERING WHEEL VERY LOOSE TONS OF PLAY VERY DANGEROUS.

May 10, 2019 Wheels 100,000 mi

MY BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, STEERING BOX, ALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH THOSE AREAS HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES AND DODGE NEEDS TO FOX THEM FOR FREE PUT THEM UNDER THE RECALL DEPT SO THEY CAN BE. STEERING WHEEL VERY LOOSE TONS OF PLAY VERY DANGEROUS.

May 10, 2019 Power Train 100,000 mi

MY BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, STEERING BOX, ALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH THOSE AREAS HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES AND DODGE NEEDS TO FOX THEM FOR FREE PUT THEM UNDER THE RECALL DEPT SO THEY CAN BE. STEERING WHEEL VERY LOOSE TONS OF PLAY VERY DANGEROUS.

May 10, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

MY BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, STEERING BOX, ALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH THOSE AREAS HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES AND DODGE NEEDS TO FOX THEM FOR FREE PUT THEM UNDER THE RECALL DEPT SO THEY CAN BE. STEERING WHEEL VERY LOOSE TONS OF PLAY VERY DANGEROUS.

May 10, 2019 Wheels 100,000 mi

MY BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, STEERING BOX, ALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH THOSE AREAS HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES AND DODGE NEEDS TO FOX THEM FOR FREE PUT THEM UNDER THE RECALL DEPT SO THEY CAN BE. STEERING WHEEL VERY LOOSE TONS OF PLAY VERY DANGEROUS.

Nov 4, 2018 Steering 140,000 mi

SIGMA TIRES STAMPEDE TIRES -265 75 16 AT SPLITTING TREAD AND COMING APART -TOLD RECALL ONLY LAST TEN* YEARS**-NOTHING TO DO AND NO REPLACEMENT-TIRE KINGDOM* TRUCK VIBRATES AND SHAKES, LOUD THUD,THUD, NOISE(IN MOTION) AFFECTS STEERING AS WOBBLES ALWAYS*HAD ISSUES AS ROUGH**RIDING OVER THE YEARS AND ...

Nov 4, 2018 Wheels 140,000 mi

SIGMA TIRES STAMPEDE TIRES -265 75 16 AT SPLITTING TREAD AND COMING APART -TOLD RECALL ONLY LAST TEN* YEARS**-NOTHING TO DO AND NO REPLACEMENT-TIRE KINGDOM* TRUCK VIBRATES AND SHAKES, LOUD THUD,THUD, NOISE(IN MOTION) AFFECTS STEERING AS WOBBLES ALWAYS*HAD ISSUES AS ROUGH**RIDING OVER THE YEARS AND ...

Nov 4, 2018 Steering 140,000 mi

SIGMA TIRES STAMPEDE TIRES -265 75 16 AT SPLITTING TREAD AND COMING APART -TOLD RECALL ONLY LAST TEN* YEARS**-NOTHING TO DO AND NO REPLACEMENT-TIRE KINGDOM* TRUCK VIBRATES AND SHAKES, LOUD THUD,THUD, NOISE(IN MOTION) AFFECTS STEERING AS WOBBLES ALWAYS*HAD ISSUES AS ROUGH**RIDING OVER THE YEARS AND ...

Nov 4, 2018 Wheels 140,000 mi

SIGMA TIRES STAMPEDE TIRES -265 75 16 AT SPLITTING TREAD AND COMING APART -TOLD RECALL ONLY LAST TEN* YEARS**-NOTHING TO DO AND NO REPLACEMENT-TIRE KINGDOM* TRUCK VIBRATES AND SHAKES, LOUD THUD,THUD, NOISE(IN MOTION) AFFECTS STEERING AS WOBBLES ALWAYS*HAD ISSUES AS ROUGH**RIDING OVER THE YEARS AND ...

Sep 10, 2018 Tires 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH SIGMA STAMPEDE RADIAL AT/S TIRES, SIZE 265/75R16. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEEL TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES WAS TORN APART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED...

Sep 10, 2018 Tires 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH SIGMA STAMPEDE RADIAL AT/S TIRES, SIZE 265/75R16. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEEL TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES WAS TORN APART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED...

Aug 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 99,000 mi

THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS CRUMBLING LEAVING SHARP PLASTIC FLING AROND AND OPEN WIRES IN THE DASH NET ISSUE THE DASH IS ACTUALLY DISINTEGRATING TO DUST CALLED NO HELP OUT OF WARRANTY WE HAVE OTHER CARS THAT ARE OLDER AND NO SUCH PROBLEM HAS EVER MAKE OUR DASH TURN TO DUST .

Aug 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 99,000 mi

THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS CRUMBLING LEAVING SHARP PLASTIC FLING AROND AND OPEN WIRES IN THE DASH NET ISSUE THE DASH IS ACTUALLY DISINTEGRATING TO DUST CALLED NO HELP OUT OF WARRANTY WE HAVE OTHER CARS THAT ARE OLDER AND NO SUCH PROBLEM HAS EVER MAKE OUR DASH TURN TO DUST .

Jan 29, 2018 Structure 83,009 mi

ON 1/27/2018 MY DASH BOARD SHATTERED WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO WIPE CLEAN IT WITH MOIST TOWEL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM DODGE DEALERSHIP IN JUNE 1998 WITH 45120 MILES. AT PRESENT IT HAS ONLY 83000 APPROX. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME WAS STATIONARY. I HAVE THE PHOTOS, UNFORTUNATELY I DO NOT KNOW...

Jan 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other 83,009 mi

ON 1/27/2018 MY DASH BOARD SHATTERED WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO WIPE CLEAN IT WITH MOIST TOWEL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM DODGE DEALERSHIP IN JUNE 1998 WITH 45120 MILES. AT PRESENT IT HAS ONLY 83000 APPROX. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME WAS STATIONARY. I HAVE THE PHOTOS, UNFORTUNATELY I DO NOT KNOW...

Jan 29, 2018 Structure 83,009 mi

ON 1/27/2018 MY DASH BOARD SHATTERED WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO WIPE CLEAN IT WITH MOIST TOWEL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM DODGE DEALERSHIP IN JUNE 1998 WITH 45120 MILES. AT PRESENT IT HAS ONLY 83000 APPROX. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME WAS STATIONARY. I HAVE THE PHOTOS, UNFORTUNATELY I DO NOT KNOW...

Jan 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other 83,009 mi

ON 1/27/2018 MY DASH BOARD SHATTERED WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO WIPE CLEAN IT WITH MOIST TOWEL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM DODGE DEALERSHIP IN JUNE 1998 WITH 45120 MILES. AT PRESENT IT HAS ONLY 83000 APPROX. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME WAS STATIONARY. I HAVE THE PHOTOS, UNFORTUNATELY I DO NOT KNOW...

Aug 8, 2017 Exterior Lighting 164,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL THE WIRING FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH BURNT UP AND SWITCH MELTED I SAW A LOT OF THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THE INTERNET BUT NO RECALL ON THE 1500 JUST THE 3500 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM

Aug 8, 2017 Exterior Lighting 164,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL THE WIRING FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH BURNT UP AND SWITCH MELTED I SAW A LOT OF THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THE INTERNET BUT NO RECALL ON THE 1500 JUST THE 3500 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM

Nov 7, 2016 Electrical System

IGNITION WIRING FAILED

Nov 7, 2016 Electrical System

IGNITION WIRING FAILED

Jan 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE EMITTED A FUEL ODOR AND FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ...

Jan 20, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE EMITTED A FUEL ODOR AND FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ...

Jan 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE EMITTED A FUEL ODOR AND FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ...

Jan 20, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE EMITTED A FUEL ODOR AND FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ...

Aug 4, 2015 Electrical System

I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM NHTSA OF A RECALL FOR MY DODGE RAM TRUCK. I HAVE TRIED SINCE JUNE 11, 2015 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH CROWNE DODGE OF VENTURA, CALIFORNIA AND HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. I SPENT 30 MINUTES STANDING IN LINE AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVICES ENTRANCE AND NO LIVE PERSON CAME TO ...

Aug 4, 2015 Electrical System

I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM NHTSA OF A RECALL FOR MY DODGE RAM TRUCK. I HAVE TRIED SINCE JUNE 11, 2015 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH CROWNE DODGE OF VENTURA, CALIFORNIA AND HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. I SPENT 30 MINUTES STANDING IN LINE AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVICES ENTRANCE AND NO LIVE PERSON CAME TO ...

Jul 23, 2015 Steering 107,300 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE OR IS ERRATIC OR DOES ALTERNATE OF WHAT IS CHOSEN.

Jul 23, 2015 Electrical System 107,300 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE OR IS ERRATIC OR DOES ALTERNATE OF WHAT IS CHOSEN.

Jul 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 107,300 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE OR IS ERRATIC OR DOES ALTERNATE OF WHAT IS CHOSEN.

Jul 23, 2015 Steering 107,300 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE OR IS ERRATIC OR DOES ALTERNATE OF WHAT IS CHOSEN.

Jul 23, 2015 Electrical System 107,300 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE OR IS ERRATIC OR DOES ALTERNATE OF WHAT IS CHOSEN.

Jul 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 107,300 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE OR IS ERRATIC OR DOES ALTERNATE OF WHAT IS CHOSEN.

May 6, 2015 Structure 140,000 mi

DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING IN 2010 AND BROKE OFF INTO SHARP PIECES. I HAVE ABOUT 25% OF MY DASHBOARD LEFT. THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANYTHING I DID. I KEPT A SUN REFLECTOR IN THE WINDSHIELD AND HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

May 6, 2015 Structure 140,000 mi

DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING IN 2010 AND BROKE OFF INTO SHARP PIECES. I HAVE ABOUT 25% OF MY DASHBOARD LEFT. THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANYTHING I DID. I KEPT A SUN REFLECTOR IN THE WINDSHIELD AND HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 12, 2015 Air Bags Crash

WAS DRIVING IN WHITE OUT CONDITIONS ON FEB 14, 2015 AND HAD A ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT TOTALED MY TRUCK AND MY AIR BAG NEVER WENT OFF. *TR

Mar 12, 2015 Air Bags Crash

WAS DRIVING IN WHITE OUT CONDITIONS ON FEB 14, 2015 AND HAD A ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT TOTALED MY TRUCK AND MY AIR BAG NEVER WENT OFF. *TR

Feb 7, 2015 Electrical System Fire 180,000 mi

I WENT OUT ON FRIDAY THE 6TH OF FEB.2015. I GOT A COFFEE AT WAWA EVERYTHING WAS FINE I LEFT TO GO TO MY BUDDY'S HOUSE TO HANGOUT AND I STARTED DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD N I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT THE VENTS WHEN I WAS DRIVING SO I PULLED OVER CUZ I THOUGHT IT WAS THE HEATER CORE CUZ WHEN THEY GO BAD SM...

Feb 7, 2015 Electrical System Fire 180,000 mi

I WENT OUT ON FRIDAY THE 6TH OF FEB.2015. I GOT A COFFEE AT WAWA EVERYTHING WAS FINE I LEFT TO GO TO MY BUDDY'S HOUSE TO HANGOUT AND I STARTED DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD N I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT THE VENTS WHEN I WAS DRIVING SO I PULLED OVER CUZ I THOUGHT IT WAS THE HEATER CORE CUZ WHEN THEY GO BAD SM...

Jul 15, 2014 Structure 83,458 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40, VEHICLE HOOD INDEPENDENTLY. THIS CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE LATCH ON THE HOOD UNDER THEIR INDEPENDENT RECALL. THE DA...

Jul 15, 2014 Structure 83,458 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40, VEHICLE HOOD INDEPENDENTLY. THIS CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE LATCH ON THE HOOD UNDER THEIR INDEPENDENT RECALL. THE DA...

Dec 31, 2013 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE FRONT WHEEL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

Dec 31, 2013 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE FRONT WHEEL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

Oct 8, 2013 Engine Fire 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES SHOOTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT SAFELY MERGED OFF THE ROADWAY AND EXITED THE BURNING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED...

Oct 8, 2013 Engine Fire 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES SHOOTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT SAFELY MERGED OFF THE ROADWAY AND EXITED THE BURNING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED...

Sep 3, 2013 Steering 220,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY 96 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP ON HIGHWAY AT MILES BETWEEN 60 AND 70 IT STARTS SHAKING AND I AM NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL, I SOMETIMES HAVE TO STOP OR SPEED UP TO OVER 75 MILES FOR IT TO DECREASE AS I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO WHEN I CROSS A SMALL BUMP IN...

Sep 3, 2013 Steering 220,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY 96 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP ON HIGHWAY AT MILES BETWEEN 60 AND 70 IT STARTS SHAKING AND I AM NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL, I SOMETIMES HAVE TO STOP OR SPEED UP TO OVER 75 MILES FOR IT TO DECREASE AS I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO WHEN I CROSS A SMALL BUMP IN...

May 23, 2013 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISING TO BOTH OF ARMS FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR WAS THERE ANY IMPACT T...

May 23, 2013 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISING TO BOTH OF ARMS FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR WAS THERE ANY IMPACT T...

Mar 25, 2013 Air Bags 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V023000 (AIR BAGS) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ...

Mar 25, 2013 Air Bags 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V023000 (AIR BAGS) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ...

Oct 19, 2012 Structure 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE HOOD LATCH DETACHED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH CAUSED THE HOOD LID TO RELEASE AND CRASH INTO THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SHATTERED UPON IMPACT. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD LID WAS SLIGHTLY BENT. THE VE...

Oct 19, 2012 Structure 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE HOOD LATCH DETACHED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH CAUSED THE HOOD LID TO RELEASE AND CRASH INTO THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SHATTERED UPON IMPACT. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD LID WAS SLIGHTLY BENT. THE VE...

Aug 3, 2012 Suspension 85,020 mi

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4. MY MILEAGE IS AT 85,020. I HAVE TAKEN REAL GOOD CARE OF THIS TRUCK AND I USE IT TO DRIVE IN THE SNOW WHEN I NEED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I WAS DOING A OIL CHANGE AND I NOTICED THE PASSINGER SIDE TRAILING ARMS AND COIL SPRING BRACKET WELDS ARE PULLING AWAY FROM THE AXLE. ...

Aug 3, 2012 Suspension 85,020 mi

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4. MY MILEAGE IS AT 85,020. I HAVE TAKEN REAL GOOD CARE OF THIS TRUCK AND I USE IT TO DRIVE IN THE SNOW WHEN I NEED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I WAS DOING A OIL CHANGE AND I NOTICED THE PASSINGER SIDE TRAILING ARMS AND COIL SPRING BRACKET WELDS ARE PULLING AWAY FROM THE AXLE. ...

Jul 17, 2012 Electrical System 141,000 mi

IN THE 1994-2001 MODEL YEAR DODGE RAM 1500, 2500 AND 3500 TRUCKS THERE IS NO RELAY IN THE WIRING CIRCUITRY USE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE RAM WAS REDESIGNED IN 1994, THE ENGINEERS DID NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE 40-YEAR OLD DESIGN FOR THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM; FEELING ONLY THE NEED TO USE A L...

Jul 17, 2012 Visibility/wiper 141,000 mi

IN THE 1994-2001 MODEL YEAR DODGE RAM 1500, 2500 AND 3500 TRUCKS THERE IS NO RELAY IN THE WIRING CIRCUITRY USE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE RAM WAS REDESIGNED IN 1994, THE ENGINEERS DID NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE 40-YEAR OLD DESIGN FOR THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM; FEELING ONLY THE NEED TO USE A L...

Jul 17, 2012 Exterior Lighting 141,000 mi

IN THE 1994-2001 MODEL YEAR DODGE RAM 1500, 2500 AND 3500 TRUCKS THERE IS NO RELAY IN THE WIRING CIRCUITRY USE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE RAM WAS REDESIGNED IN 1994, THE ENGINEERS DID NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE 40-YEAR OLD DESIGN FOR THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM; FEELING ONLY THE NEED TO USE A L...

Jul 17, 2012 Electrical System 141,000 mi

IN THE 1994-2001 MODEL YEAR DODGE RAM 1500, 2500 AND 3500 TRUCKS THERE IS NO RELAY IN THE WIRING CIRCUITRY USE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE RAM WAS REDESIGNED IN 1994, THE ENGINEERS DID NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE 40-YEAR OLD DESIGN FOR THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM; FEELING ONLY THE NEED TO USE A L...

Jul 17, 2012 Visibility/wiper 141,000 mi

IN THE 1994-2001 MODEL YEAR DODGE RAM 1500, 2500 AND 3500 TRUCKS THERE IS NO RELAY IN THE WIRING CIRCUITRY USE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE RAM WAS REDESIGNED IN 1994, THE ENGINEERS DID NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE 40-YEAR OLD DESIGN FOR THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM; FEELING ONLY THE NEED TO USE A L...

Jul 17, 2012 Exterior Lighting 141,000 mi

IN THE 1994-2001 MODEL YEAR DODGE RAM 1500, 2500 AND 3500 TRUCKS THERE IS NO RELAY IN THE WIRING CIRCUITRY USE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE RAM WAS REDESIGNED IN 1994, THE ENGINEERS DID NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE 40-YEAR OLD DESIGN FOR THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM; FEELING ONLY THE NEED TO USE A L...

Jul 5, 2012 Structure 193,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE HOOD, WHICH SEEMED TO BE SECURE HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE HE REACHED 60 MPH. THE HOOD VIOLENTLY STRUCK THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED ...

Jul 5, 2012 Structure 193,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE HOOD, WHICH SEEMED TO BE SECURE HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE HE REACHED 60 MPH. THE HOOD VIOLENTLY STRUCK THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED ...

Sep 6, 2011 Structure

DASH PANEL CRACKED WHICH SEEMS TO BE INDICATIVE OF DODGE PICKUP. THIS FLAW SHOULD BECOME STANDARD RECALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CHRYSLER, DODGE, SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Structure

DASH PANEL CRACKED WHICH SEEMS TO BE INDICATIVE OF DODGE PICKUP. THIS FLAW SHOULD BECOME STANDARD RECALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CHRYSLER, DODGE, SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE. *TR

Aug 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,571 mi

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 5.2 LTR. 318 CI. ENGINE. THROTTLE STUCK FULLY OPEN WHEN PULLING INTO CUSTOMERS DRIVEWAY HAULING SMALL UTILITY TRAILER. I PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND SHOT OFF ENGINE. AFTER 10 MINUTES I RESTARTED TRUCK AND IT SEEMS FINE NOW. THIS IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AT THIS TIME. I INSPECTED ...

Aug 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,571 mi

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 5.2 LTR. 318 CI. ENGINE. THROTTLE STUCK FULLY OPEN WHEN PULLING INTO CUSTOMERS DRIVEWAY HAULING SMALL UTILITY TRAILER. I PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND SHOT OFF ENGINE. AFTER 10 MINUTES I RESTARTED TRUCK AND IT SEEMS FINE NOW. THIS IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AT THIS TIME. I INSPECTED ...

Jul 14, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING. IT SHIFTS REALLY HARD THEN IT DOESN'T WANT TO SHIFT LATER ON. *TR

Jul 14, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING. IT SHIFTS REALLY HARD THEN IT DOESN'T WANT TO SHIFT LATER ON. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 294,694 mi

BRAKE LINE CORROSION, CAUSING LINE FAILURE. CORROSION OCCURS AT REAR, BEHIND THE FUEL TANK. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 294,694 mi

BRAKE LINE CORROSION, CAUSING LINE FAILURE. CORROSION OCCURS AT REAR, BEHIND THE FUEL TANK. *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT: I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW AND APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS AGO, THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING. IT HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY CRACKING INTO LITTLE PIECES AND NOW I HAVE NO DASHBOARD AND I DON'T KNOW IF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OPERABLE. *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT: I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW AND APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS AGO, THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING. IT HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY CRACKING INTO LITTLE PIECES AND NOW I HAVE NO DASHBOARD AND I DON'T KNOW IF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OPERABLE. *TR

Jan 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 160,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WITHIN 7 MINUTES HAD NO BRAKES DUE TO DRIVER SIDE BACK BRAKE LINE CORROSION. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY DODGE RAM 1996 VEHICLES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. *TR

Jan 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 160,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WITHIN 7 MINUTES HAD NO BRAKES DUE TO DRIVER SIDE BACK BRAKE LINE CORROSION. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY DODGE RAM 1996 VEHICLES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 6, 2010 Wheels

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 LOST LEFT REAR WHEEL AND THE WHEEL STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0569-91.*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF

Dec 6, 2010 Wheels

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 LOST LEFT REAR WHEEL AND THE WHEEL STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0569-91.*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF

Dec 6, 2010 Wheels

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 LOST LEFT REAR WHEEL AND THE WHEEL STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0569-91.*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF

Dec 6, 2010 Wheels

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 LOST LEFT REAR WHEEL AND THE WHEEL STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0569-91.*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF

Nov 23, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

MY DODGE RAM 1500'S DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY FALLING APART. IT STARTED 5 YEARS AGO AND HAS ACCELERATED OVER THE PAST THREE, NO MATTER HOW PROTECTED THE DASH BOARD IS FROM THE SUN. IT HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS WHICH ARE CAUSING THE DASH BOARD TO COLLAPSE AND BECOME LOSE AND IS BECOMING A SAFETY HAZARD AS WE...

Nov 23, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

MY DODGE RAM 1500'S DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY FALLING APART. IT STARTED 5 YEARS AGO AND HAS ACCELERATED OVER THE PAST THREE, NO MATTER HOW PROTECTED THE DASH BOARD IS FROM THE SUN. IT HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS WHICH ARE CAUSING THE DASH BOARD TO COLLAPSE AND BECOME LOSE AND IS BECOMING A SAFETY HAZARD AS WE...

Oct 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,500 mi

I WAS TRAVELING TO TOWN AND AS I ENTERED THE TOWN AS I STARTED TO BRAKE I COULD FEEL THAT MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS FEELING SPONGY AND THE PEDAL SEEMED TO BE GOING TO THE FLOOR. I FELT AS THOUGH 90% OF MY BRAKING WAS GONE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY THOUGH I HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKING. I FELT THAT I COULD NOT ...

Oct 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,500 mi

I WAS TRAVELING TO TOWN AND AS I ENTERED THE TOWN AS I STARTED TO BRAKE I COULD FEEL THAT MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS FEELING SPONGY AND THE PEDAL SEEMED TO BE GOING TO THE FLOOR. I FELT AS THOUGH 90% OF MY BRAKING WAS GONE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY THOUGH I HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKING. I FELT THAT I COULD NOT ...

Oct 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 116,064 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW UP, BUCKLED AND FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V040000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD...

Oct 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 116,064 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW UP, BUCKLED AND FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V040000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD...

Jul 18, 2009 Tires 160,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HWY 44 WEST @ 60 ML. OER HR. STEEL BELT BUSTED AND TREAD RIPPED OF TAKING MY WHEEL WELL COVER WITH IT. I ALMOST LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND IT FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON MY RIM. TOOK TIRE TO A CENTER. THEY MEASURED THE TREAD AND INVESTIGATED. THE ATTENDANT SAID THE TIRE IS AN ABS...

Jul 18, 2009 Tires 160,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HWY 44 WEST @ 60 ML. OER HR. STEEL BELT BUSTED AND TREAD RIPPED OF TAKING MY WHEEL WELL COVER WITH IT. I ALMOST LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND IT FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON MY RIM. TOOK TIRE TO A CENTER. THEY MEASURED THE TREAD AND INVESTIGATED. THE ATTENDANT SAID THE TIRE IS AN ABS...

Mar 23, 2009 Structure

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM AND LIKE JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER RAM OWNER MY DASH IS CRACKED ALL TO PIECES.ALL THE OTHER PICTURES OF DODGE RAMS THAT HAVE CRACKED DASHES THE CRACKS ARE IN THE SAME PLACE AS MINE THIS IS A DEFECT AND DODGE KNOWS IT BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT THEY WOULD RATHER ME PAY 600.00 TO HAVE ...

Mar 23, 2009 Structure

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM AND LIKE JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER RAM OWNER MY DASH IS CRACKED ALL TO PIECES.ALL THE OTHER PICTURES OF DODGE RAMS THAT HAVE CRACKED DASHES THE CRACKS ARE IN THE SAME PLACE AS MINE THIS IS A DEFECT AND DODGE KNOWS IT BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT THEY WOULD RATHER ME PAY 600.00 TO HAVE ...

Mar 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 166,000 mi

ENGINE LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY HAD TO GET A TOW HOME FOUND A WHOLE WITH SHINY CLEAN THREADS IN INTAKE MANIFOLD DEALER CANT HELP ME. SO I TRIED ANOTHER DEALER. THEY COULD NOT HELP.THE 2ND DEALER SAID MY TRUCK SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS OPENING IN THE BACK OF INTAKE MANIFOLD MY TRUCK IS STOCK 5.9 MOTOR I DON'...

Mar 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 166,000 mi

ENGINE LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY HAD TO GET A TOW HOME FOUND A WHOLE WITH SHINY CLEAN THREADS IN INTAKE MANIFOLD DEALER CANT HELP ME. SO I TRIED ANOTHER DEALER. THEY COULD NOT HELP.THE 2ND DEALER SAID MY TRUCK SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS OPENING IN THE BACK OF INTAKE MANIFOLD MY TRUCK IS STOCK 5.9 MOTOR I DON'...

Jan 22, 2009 Seats 96,000 mi

THE RECLINING MECHANISM HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND HAS FAILED THEE TIMES. TWO TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR CORRECT REPAIR. *TR

Jan 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

THE RECLINING MECHANISM HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND HAS FAILED THEE TIMES. TWO TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR CORRECT REPAIR. *TR

Jan 22, 2009 Seats 96,000 mi

THE RECLINING MECHANISM HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND HAS FAILED THEE TIMES. TWO TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR CORRECT REPAIR. *TR

Jan 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

THE RECLINING MECHANISM HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND HAS FAILED THEE TIMES. TWO TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR CORRECT REPAIR. *TR

Jan 13, 2009 Structure 200,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 96 DODGE RAM 1500 EXT CAB BRAND NEW FROM MICHIGAN I HAVE BEEN THE SOLE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND TAKE CARE OF IT AS NEED BE. MY DASH BOARD STARTED OUT CRACKING THEN MORE CRACKS THAT GREW LARGER AND LARGER UNTIL THEY JUST BROKE INTO PIECES, SO NOW I HAVE NO DASH AT ALL. YOU CAN BUY NEW DAS...

Jan 13, 2009 Structure 200,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 96 DODGE RAM 1500 EXT CAB BRAND NEW FROM MICHIGAN I HAVE BEEN THE SOLE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND TAKE CARE OF IT AS NEED BE. MY DASH BOARD STARTED OUT CRACKING THEN MORE CRACKS THAT GREW LARGER AND LARGER UNTIL THEY JUST BROKE INTO PIECES, SO NOW I HAVE NO DASH AT ALL. YOU CAN BUY NEW DAS...

Nov 12, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 128,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK AND TODAY THE GAS TANK FELL ON THE STREET. HAD I BEEN GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THIS WOULD HAVE EXPLODED SINCE I A 25 GALLONS OF FUEL. I WAS LUCKY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. THERE SHOULD NOT BE A DEATH UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE TO RESEARCH THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 128,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK AND TODAY THE GAS TANK FELL ON THE STREET. HAD I BEEN GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THIS WOULD HAVE EXPLODED SINCE I A 25 GALLONS OF FUEL. I WAS LUCKY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. THERE SHOULD NOT BE A DEATH UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE TO RESEARCH THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 29, 2008 Structure

DASH CRACKING. CRACKED EARLIER, DATE LISTED IS WHEN I BOUGHT IT. *TR

Sep 29, 2008 Structure

DASH CRACKING. CRACKED EARLIER, DATE LISTED IS WHEN I BOUGHT IT. *TR

Aug 16, 2008 Power Train 138,000 mi

NORMAL DRIVING INTO MOUNTAINS AND AUTO TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND WOULD NOT SHIFT BACK, EVEN DOWN HILL. CHECKED FLUID AND VERY HOT AND STARTED TO SMELLED BURNT. HAS BEEN SHIFTING HARD. *TR

Aug 16, 2008 Power Train 138,000 mi

NORMAL DRIVING INTO MOUNTAINS AND AUTO TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND WOULD NOT SHIFT BACK, EVEN DOWN HILL. CHECKED FLUID AND VERY HOT AND STARTED TO SMELLED BURNT. HAS BEEN SHIFTING HARD. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Suspension 129,385 mi

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, I CROSSED A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP. IT SHOOK ALL THE STUFF OFF OF MY SEAT AS WELL AS MY CD HOLDER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I AM AT A LOSS AS TO HOW TO LOOK FOR THE PROBLEM. I LOVE THIS TRU...

Jul 16, 2008 Steering 129,385 mi

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, I CROSSED A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP. IT SHOOK ALL THE STUFF OFF OF MY SEAT AS WELL AS MY CD HOLDER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I AM AT A LOSS AS TO HOW TO LOOK FOR THE PROBLEM. I LOVE THIS TRU...

Jul 16, 2008 Suspension 129,385 mi

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, I CROSSED A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP. IT SHOOK ALL THE STUFF OFF OF MY SEAT AS WELL AS MY CD HOLDER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I AM AT A LOSS AS TO HOW TO LOOK FOR THE PROBLEM. I LOVE THIS TRU...

Jul 16, 2008 Steering 129,385 mi

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, I CROSSED A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP. IT SHOOK ALL THE STUFF OFF OF MY SEAT AS WELL AS MY CD HOLDER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I AM AT A LOSS AS TO HOW TO LOOK FOR THE PROBLEM. I LOVE THIS TRU...

Jun 13, 2008 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH ON MY 1996 DODGE BEGAN TO CRACK AFTER MULTIPLE MONTHS THE DASH BEGAN TO COLLAPSE IN ON ITSELF. IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE DUE TO SHARP PIECES CUTTING WIRES AND VACUUM HOSES WHEN THEY FALL IN. HOWEVER THE MAJOR PROBLEM IS THE DAMAGE MAY NOT BE NOTICEABLE UNTIL ...

Jun 13, 2008 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH ON MY 1996 DODGE BEGAN TO CRACK AFTER MULTIPLE MONTHS THE DASH BEGAN TO COLLAPSE IN ON ITSELF. IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE DUE TO SHARP PIECES CUTTING WIRES AND VACUUM HOSES WHEN THEY FALL IN. HOWEVER THE MAJOR PROBLEM IS THE DAMAGE MAY NOT BE NOTICEABLE UNTIL ...

Apr 28, 2008 Structure 189,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE ON 0/22/08, THE HOOD ON MY DODGE RAM 1500 OPENED CRASHING MY WINDSHIELD COMPLETELY AND DAMAGING THE HOOD ITSELF. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY TO MY DESTINATION IN TEXAS. WHILE IN TEXAS, I WAS TRYING TO FIND A REPLACEMENT HOOD BUT WAS NEVER SUCCESSF...

Apr 28, 2008 Structure 189,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE ON 0/22/08, THE HOOD ON MY DODGE RAM 1500 OPENED CRASHING MY WINDSHIELD COMPLETELY AND DAMAGING THE HOOD ITSELF. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY TO MY DESTINATION IN TEXAS. WHILE IN TEXAS, I WAS TRYING TO FIND A REPLACEMENT HOOD BUT WAS NEVER SUCCESSF...

Feb 11, 2008 Structure

LARGE CRACKS IN THE TOP OF THE DASH. STARTED AS A SMALLER CRACK AND AS TIME HAS PASSED IT IS NOW ENORMOUS AND THE DASH IS SPLIT INTO 2 PIECES. *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Structure

LARGE CRACKS IN THE TOP OF THE DASH. STARTED AS A SMALLER CRACK AND AS TIME HAS PASSED IT IS NOW ENORMOUS AND THE DASH IS SPLIT INTO 2 PIECES. *TR

Jan 24, 2008 Structure

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 DASH PAD HAS MULTIPLE CRACK EVERY DODGE OWNER I KNOW HAS THE SAME CRACKS IN THE SAME PLACES THIS IS A DEFECT I PAID ENOUGH FOR MY TRUCK AND NOW THEY SAY ITS GOING TO COST 600.00 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. *TR

Jan 24, 2008 Structure

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 DASH PAD HAS MULTIPLE CRACK EVERY DODGE OWNER I KNOW HAS THE SAME CRACKS IN THE SAME PLACES THIS IS A DEFECT I PAID ENOUGH FOR MY TRUCK AND NOW THEY SAY ITS GOING TO COST 600.00 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNLESS YOU PUSH DOWN ON SEAT LEVER LOCATED UNDER SEAT. UNABLE TO PUT CAR SEAT IN VEHICLE AS WE FEAR SEAT WILL FLY FORWARD. THIS HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNLESS YOU PUSH DOWN ON SEAT LEVER LOCATED UNDER SEAT. UNABLE TO PUT CAR SEAT IN VEHICLE AS WE FEAR SEAT WILL FLY FORWARD. THIS HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. *TR

Nov 4, 2007 Unknown Or Other 178,999 mi

MY DASH IS CRACKED ON MY 1996 DODGE RAM. *JB

Nov 4, 2007 Unknown Or Other 178,999 mi

MY DASH IS CRACKED ON MY 1996 DODGE RAM. *JB

Sep 9, 2007 Structure 135,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKING AND CHUNKS COMING OFF. *JB

Sep 9, 2007 Structure 135,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKING AND CHUNKS COMING OFF. *JB

Aug 30, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS AND PIECES ARE STARTING TO FALL INTO DASH CAVITY. I KNOW OF OTHER DODGE OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS, AS THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A YEAR SPECIFIC PROBLEM, BUT IT DOES SEEM TO BE A DODGE SPECIFIC PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT L...

Aug 30, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS AND PIECES ARE STARTING TO FALL INTO DASH CAVITY. I KNOW OF OTHER DODGE OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS, AS THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A YEAR SPECIFIC PROBLEM, BUT IT DOES SEEM TO BE A DODGE SPECIFIC PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT L...

Aug 28, 2007 Electrical System Fire

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 CAUGHT FIRE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. *KB THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE ELECTRICAL UNDER THE DASHBOARD. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JB

Aug 28, 2007 Electrical System Fire

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 CAUGHT FIRE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. *KB THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE ELECTRICAL UNDER THE DASHBOARD. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JB

Aug 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 143,085 mi

TURN SIGNALS FAILED, CHECKED FUSE, REPLACED FLASHER RELAY, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION TURN/DIMMER/WIPER SWITCH AND CHECKED ALL BULBS AND STILL NO TURN SIGNALS. HAZARD FLASHERS WORKING CORRECTLY. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TR

Aug 26, 2007 Electrical System 143,085 mi

TURN SIGNALS FAILED, CHECKED FUSE, REPLACED FLASHER RELAY, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION TURN/DIMMER/WIPER SWITCH AND CHECKED ALL BULBS AND STILL NO TURN SIGNALS. HAZARD FLASHERS WORKING CORRECTLY. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TR

Aug 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 143,085 mi

TURN SIGNALS FAILED, CHECKED FUSE, REPLACED FLASHER RELAY, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION TURN/DIMMER/WIPER SWITCH AND CHECKED ALL BULBS AND STILL NO TURN SIGNALS. HAZARD FLASHERS WORKING CORRECTLY. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TR

Aug 26, 2007 Electrical System 143,085 mi

TURN SIGNALS FAILED, CHECKED FUSE, REPLACED FLASHER RELAY, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION TURN/DIMMER/WIPER SWITCH AND CHECKED ALL BULBS AND STILL NO TURN SIGNALS. HAZARD FLASHERS WORKING CORRECTLY. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TR

Aug 16, 2007 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FREQUENTLY. HAVE HAD SERVICE WHEN IT HAPPENS, HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DURHAM DODGE "DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, IT'S NOTHING!" IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR THIS TO OCCUR AND I FEEL UNPROTECTED WHEN THIS LIGHT IS ON. NO INJURIES YET, NO CRASH YET. DO I HAVE PEACE OF MIND THAT I CAN RELY ON ...

Aug 16, 2007 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FREQUENTLY. HAVE HAD SERVICE WHEN IT HAPPENS, HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DURHAM DODGE "DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, IT'S NOTHING!" IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR THIS TO OCCUR AND I FEEL UNPROTECTED WHEN THIS LIGHT IS ON. NO INJURIES YET, NO CRASH YET. DO I HAVE PEACE OF MIND THAT I CAN RELY ON ...

Aug 3, 2007 Structure

CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD OF MY 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. I THOUGHT IT WAS SUN DAMAGE AND PURCHASED A DASHBOARD COVER FOR IT BUT HAVE SEEN ON TV THAT OTHER DODGE OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 3, 2007 Structure

CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD OF MY 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. I THOUGHT IT WAS SUN DAMAGE AND PURCHASED A DASHBOARD COVER FOR IT BUT HAVE SEEN ON TV THAT OTHER DODGE OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *TR

Jul 13, 2007 Tires Crash

THE REAR LEFT TIRE ON OUR PICKUP TRUCK BLEW THE TREAD LAYER OFF DOWN TO THE CORE OF THE TIRE. THE PICKUP HAD ABS BRAKES, BUT WITHOUT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY LOST, AND THE TRUCK WENT HEADFIRST INTO A CONCRETE HIGHWAY DIVIDER CAUSING THE TRUCK TO BE TOTALED AND IN...

Jul 13, 2007 Tires Crash

THE REAR LEFT TIRE ON OUR PICKUP TRUCK BLEW THE TREAD LAYER OFF DOWN TO THE CORE OF THE TIRE. THE PICKUP HAD ABS BRAKES, BUT WITHOUT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY LOST, AND THE TRUCK WENT HEADFIRST INTO A CONCRETE HIGHWAY DIVIDER CAUSING THE TRUCK TO BE TOTALED AND IN...

Jun 30, 2007 Structure

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM THE HOOD FLEW UP AND DAMAGED THE HOOD & GRILL AND BRACKETS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY HOOD LATCH, ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS REPLACE THE LATCH AND THE BRACKETS IS THIS RIGHT, DON'T THEY HAVE TO FIX THE DAMAGED PARTS CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE PART? I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL...

Jun 30, 2007 Structure

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM THE HOOD FLEW UP AND DAMAGED THE HOOD & GRILL AND BRACKETS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY HOOD LATCH, ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS REPLACE THE LATCH AND THE BRACKETS IS THIS RIGHT, DON'T THEY HAVE TO FIX THE DAMAGED PARTS CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE PART? I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL...

May 14, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 2/5/2007 THE HOOD ON THE 1996 DODGE RAM P/U FLEW OPEN, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. JUST MISSING A BUS, THEN COMING TO A STOP AFTER HITTING THE CURB. THE HOOD WAS DAMAGED ALONG WITH THE WINDSHIELD, ALSO, FRONT END HIT THE CURB. DODGE REFUSED TO REP...

May 14, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 2/5/2007 THE HOOD ON THE 1996 DODGE RAM P/U FLEW OPEN, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. JUST MISSING A BUS, THEN COMING TO A STOP AFTER HITTING THE CURB. THE HOOD WAS DAMAGED ALONG WITH THE WINDSHIELD, ALSO, FRONT END HIT THE CURB. DODGE REFUSED TO REP...

May 11, 2007 Structure

THE DASHBOARD WAS DEVOLOPING CRACKS THROUGHOUT. THE CRACKS WERE DEVELOPING INTO HOLES. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INCIDENT.*AK

May 11, 2007 Structure

THE DASHBOARD WAS DEVOLOPING CRACKS THROUGHOUT. THE CRACKS WERE DEVELOPING INTO HOLES. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INCIDENT.*AK

May 9, 2007 Structure 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. SEVEN YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD BEGINNING TO CRACK AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT PUT A PADDING DOWN TO PROTECT IT FROM THE SUN. THE DASHBOARD IS STILL CRACKING. THE CONTACT HAS...

May 9, 2007 Structure

THE DASHBOARD IN THE DODGE RAMWAS CRACKED AND CAVED IN. THIS CREATED A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT EXPOSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO DAMAGE.*AK

May 9, 2007 Electrical System

THE DASHBOARD IN THE DODGE RAMWAS CRACKED AND CAVED IN. THIS CREATED A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT EXPOSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO DAMAGE.*AK

May 9, 2007 Structure 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. SEVEN YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD BEGINNING TO CRACK AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT PUT A PADDING DOWN TO PROTECT IT FROM THE SUN. THE DASHBOARD IS STILL CRACKING. THE CONTACT HAS...

May 9, 2007 Structure

THE DASHBOARD IN THE DODGE RAMWAS CRACKED AND CAVED IN. THIS CREATED A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT EXPOSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO DAMAGE.*AK

May 9, 2007 Electrical System

THE DASHBOARD IN THE DODGE RAMWAS CRACKED AND CAVED IN. THIS CREATED A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT EXPOSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO DAMAGE.*AK

May 6, 2007 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD FALLING APART,CRACKING AND LARGE HOLES EXPOSING WIRES AND DASHBOARD ELECTRONICS. *JB

May 6, 2007 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD FALLING APART,CRACKING AND LARGE HOLES EXPOSING WIRES AND DASHBOARD ELECTRONICS. *JB

May 2, 2007 Structure

DASH BOARD CRACKED AND FELL APART ON A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. *TR

May 2, 2007 Structure

DASH BOARD CRACKED AND FELL APART ON A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. *TR

May 1, 2007 Structure 100,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE DODGE RAM USED A (1996) I LOVE THE TRUCK, EXCEPT FOR THE DASHBOARD. IT STARTED AS ONE SMALL CRACK, AND IS FROM THE WINDSHIELD ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE GAUGE CLUSTER. AND NOW THERE ARE MORE CRACKS STARTING ! I KNOW IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I TOO HAVE A CAVED IN DASHBOARD! *TR

May 1, 2007 Structure 100,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE DODGE RAM USED A (1996) I LOVE THE TRUCK, EXCEPT FOR THE DASHBOARD. IT STARTED AS ONE SMALL CRACK, AND IS FROM THE WINDSHIELD ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE GAUGE CLUSTER. AND NOW THERE ARE MORE CRACKS STARTING ! I KNOW IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I TOO HAVE A CAVED IN DASHBOARD! *TR

Apr 30, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

19960 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD UNLATCHED. THE HOOD BENT BACKWARDS AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. *MC OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *TR

Apr 30, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

19960 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD UNLATCHED. THE HOOD BENT BACKWARDS AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. *MC OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *TR

Apr 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE EIGHTH CYLINDER ON THE ENGINE IS FAILING AND THE ENGINE HEAD IS ALSO CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT PAID $700 FOR THE PREVIOUS REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE ...

Apr 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE EIGHTH CYLINDER ON THE ENGINE IS FAILING AND THE ENGINE HEAD IS ALSO CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT PAID $700 FOR THE PREVIOUS REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE ...

Apr 9, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 131,300 mi

THE HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING HOME, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND HITTING THE CURB TO STOP THE TRUCK. DODGE REUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGE OR SUPPLY ME WITH A NEW LATCH, THEY STATED THE PRIMARY LATCH GAVE WAY, CAUSING THE HOOD TO OPEN. DODGE DEALER STATED THE MAIN LATCH WAS BAD, IF THE SECONDA...

Apr 9, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 131,300 mi

THE HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING HOME, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND HITTING THE CURB TO STOP THE TRUCK. DODGE REUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGE OR SUPPLY ME WITH A NEW LATCH, THEY STATED THE PRIMARY LATCH GAVE WAY, CAUSING THE HOOD TO OPEN. DODGE DEALER STATED THE MAIN LATCH WAS BAD, IF THE SECONDA...

Feb 3, 2007 Unknown Or Other

PEELING PAINT OFF OF CAB OF TRUCK. EXTENSIVE IN AREA OF CENTER TO DRIVERS SIDE. APPEARS THAT PAINT HAS BLISTERED AND EXPOSED UNDER COATING. OBSERVATIONS INDICATE THAT DODGE RAM TRUCK MODELS 1500,2500 &3500 FOR YEARS 1994,1995,1996 & 1997 AFFECTED. AVERAGE ESTIMATE TO REPAIR RANGES FROM $700.00 TO $1...

Feb 3, 2007 Unknown Or Other

PEELING PAINT OFF OF CAB OF TRUCK. EXTENSIVE IN AREA OF CENTER TO DRIVERS SIDE. APPEARS THAT PAINT HAS BLISTERED AND EXPOSED UNDER COATING. OBSERVATIONS INDICATE THAT DODGE RAM TRUCK MODELS 1500,2500 &3500 FOR YEARS 1994,1995,1996 & 1997 AFFECTED. AVERAGE ESTIMATE TO REPAIR RANGES FROM $700.00 TO $1...

Nov 9, 2006 Structure

1996 RAM 1500 SWAY BAR ATTACHMENT FAILED. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE SWAY BAR FELL TO THE GROUND, IT CAUSED THE FRONT WHEELS TO RAPIDLY GO FROM FULL-LEFT TO FULL RIGHT AT THE RATE OF SEVERAL TIMES PER SECOND. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE SWAY BAR PLATE HAD NEVER BEEN MACHINE WELDED...

Nov 9, 2006 Suspension

1996 RAM 1500 SWAY BAR ATTACHMENT FAILED. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE SWAY BAR FELL TO THE GROUND, IT CAUSED THE FRONT WHEELS TO RAPIDLY GO FROM FULL-LEFT TO FULL RIGHT AT THE RATE OF SEVERAL TIMES PER SECOND. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE SWAY BAR PLATE HAD NEVER BEEN MACHINE WELDED...

Nov 9, 2006 Structure

1996 RAM 1500 SWAY BAR ATTACHMENT FAILED. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE SWAY BAR FELL TO THE GROUND, IT CAUSED THE FRONT WHEELS TO RAPIDLY GO FROM FULL-LEFT TO FULL RIGHT AT THE RATE OF SEVERAL TIMES PER SECOND. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE SWAY BAR PLATE HAD NEVER BEEN MACHINE WELDED...

Nov 9, 2006 Suspension

1996 RAM 1500 SWAY BAR ATTACHMENT FAILED. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE SWAY BAR FELL TO THE GROUND, IT CAUSED THE FRONT WHEELS TO RAPIDLY GO FROM FULL-LEFT TO FULL RIGHT AT THE RATE OF SEVERAL TIMES PER SECOND. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE SWAY BAR PLATE HAD NEVER BEEN MACHINE WELDED...

Oct 30, 2006 Structure 160,000 mi

1996 DODGE RAM 1500'S SWAY BAR LINK BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TS PRIOR TO THE SWAY BAR BREAKING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE TRUCK SHOWED THAT THE SWAY BAR PLATE HAD NEVER BEEN MACHINE WELDED TO THE F...

Oct 30, 2006 Structure 160,000 mi

1996 DODGE RAM 1500'S SWAY BAR LINK BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TS PRIOR TO THE SWAY BAR BREAKING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE TRUCK SHOWED THAT THE SWAY BAR PLATE HAD NEVER BEEN MACHINE WELDED TO THE F...

Oct 2, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 131,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY, J. TURNER BUTLER BLVD. TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH WHEN THE HOOD OF MY TRUCK RELEASED AND CRASHED INTO MY WINDSHIELD BLINDING ME. I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP AND PULL OFF THE ROADWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTERWARDS I DID RESEARCH TO SEE IF THERE ...

Oct 2, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 131,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY, J. TURNER BUTLER BLVD. TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH WHEN THE HOOD OF MY TRUCK RELEASED AND CRASHED INTO MY WINDSHIELD BLINDING ME. I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP AND PULL OFF THE ROADWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTERWARDS I DID RESEARCH TO SEE IF THERE ...

Jul 24, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 142,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WAS IN THE VEHICLE AND A LEAK WAS FOUND IN THE PLASTIC PIPE FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.

Jul 24, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 142,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WAS IN THE VEHICLE AND A LEAK WAS FOUND IN THE PLASTIC PIPE FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.

Jun 25, 2006 Structure 162,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK AND THE DASH BOARD IS FALLING APART. IT STARTED AS SMALL CRACKS AROUND THE VENTS AND SOON SPEED ALL OVER THE DASH. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE FUNCTION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER DODGE TRUCK OWNERS AND THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK IT MUST B...

Jun 25, 2006 Structure 162,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK AND THE DASH BOARD IS FALLING APART. IT STARTED AS SMALL CRACKS AROUND THE VENTS AND SOON SPEED ALL OVER THE DASH. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE FUNCTION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER DODGE TRUCK OWNERS AND THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK IT MUST B...

Mar 30, 2006 Power Train

TRUCK PURCHASED USED AT DEALERSHIP IN 2000. TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN 2002. TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 2006. *NM

Mar 30, 2006 Power Train

TRUCK PURCHASED USED AT DEALERSHIP IN 2000. TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN 2002. TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 2006. *NM

Mar 28, 2006 Structure 137,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, THE HOOD SAFETY LATCH FAILED ALLOWING THE HOOD TO FLY UPWARD INTO THE AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE LATCH WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL, HOWEVER THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE HINGES OR HOOD. THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID# IS NOT AVAILA...

Mar 28, 2006 Structure 137,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, THE HOOD SAFETY LATCH FAILED ALLOWING THE HOOD TO FLY UPWARD INTO THE AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE LATCH WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL, HOWEVER THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE HINGES OR HOOD. THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID# IS NOT AVAILA...

Mar 16, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 151,232 mi

ON 3/9/06 MY HOOD ON MY 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 BLEW OPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND THE HOOD HIDGES. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HOOD LATCH #01V04000. I CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT THIS, THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE LATCH BUT NOT THE DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THEY SHOULD REPAIR THE D...

Mar 16, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 151,232 mi

ON 3/9/06 MY HOOD ON MY 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 BLEW OPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND THE HOOD HIDGES. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HOOD LATCH #01V04000. I CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT THIS, THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE LATCH BUT NOT THE DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THEY SHOULD REPAIR THE D...

Mar 10, 2006 Structure 150,000 mi

THE TOP SIDE OF THE INTERIOR DASH STARTED CRACKING APPROXIMATELY 9 MONTHS AGO AND WITHIN VERY SHORT TIME FRAME, IT NOW HAS VERY LARGE, MULTIPLE CRACKS. SEEM TO HAVE STARTED AROUND THE VENT AREAS. IT ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH SURGING WHEN DRIVING AT A LOWER STEADY SPEED. *NM

Mar 10, 2006 Structure 150,000 mi

THE TOP SIDE OF THE INTERIOR DASH STARTED CRACKING APPROXIMATELY 9 MONTHS AGO AND WITHIN VERY SHORT TIME FRAME, IT NOW HAS VERY LARGE, MULTIPLE CRACKS. SEEM TO HAVE STARTED AROUND THE VENT AREAS. IT ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH SURGING WHEN DRIVING AT A LOWER STEADY SPEED. *NM

Jan 11, 2006 Power Train 37,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN 1996 NEW FROM PARKS MOTORS IN AUGUSTA, SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILD 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1 OR 2 GEAR OR IF IT DOES IT TAKES HIGH RPMS TO DO IT. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A SEAL IN THE UPPER HALF OF THE TRAN...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

1996 DODGE 1500 BRAKES FAILED. *TS WHILE BRAKING AT A TOLL BOOTH THE VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED AND RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO IT'S FRONT GRILL, FRONT BUMPER, THE HOOD WAS PUSHED BACK, THE RADIATOR WAS DAMAGED AND POSSIBLE ENGI...

Jan 11, 2006 Power Train 37,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN 1996 NEW FROM PARKS MOTORS IN AUGUSTA, SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILD 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1 OR 2 GEAR OR IF IT DOES IT TAKES HIGH RPMS TO DO IT. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A SEAL IN THE UPPER HALF OF THE TRAN...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

1996 DODGE 1500 BRAKES FAILED. *TS WHILE BRAKING AT A TOLL BOOTH THE VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED AND RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO IT'S FRONT GRILL, FRONT BUMPER, THE HOOD WAS PUSHED BACK, THE RADIATOR WAS DAMAGED AND POSSIBLE ENGI...

Sep 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATES THAT BRAKE LINES THAT CARRY THE FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE WHEELS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE IS FROM WISCONSIN, AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN BECAUSE OF THE SALT ON THE ROADS. ONE BRAKE LINE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY BEEN REPAIRED, AND THE CON...

Sep 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATES THAT BRAKE LINES THAT CARRY THE FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE WHEELS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE IS FROM WISCONSIN, AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN BECAUSE OF THE SALT ON THE ROADS. ONE BRAKE LINE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY BEEN REPAIRED, AND THE CON...

Sep 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATES THAT BRAKE LINES THAT CARRY THE FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE WHEELS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE IS FROM WISCONSIN, AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN BECAUSE OF THE SALT ON THE ROADS. ONE BRAKE LINE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY BEEN REPAIRED, AND THE CON...

Sep 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATES THAT BRAKE LINES THAT CARRY THE FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE WHEELS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE IS FROM WISCONSIN, AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN BECAUSE OF THE SALT ON THE ROADS. ONE BRAKE LINE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY BEEN REPAIRED, AND THE CON...

Aug 11, 2005 Wheels Crash

NOTHING LEADING UP TO EVENT EITHER INCIDENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SECONDS BEFORE TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF, THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT IN 1999, BOLTS SHEARED OFF FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH, NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TRUCK,...

Aug 11, 2005 Tires Crash

NOTHING LEADING UP TO EVENT EITHER INCIDENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SECONDS BEFORE TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF, THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT IN 1999, BOLTS SHEARED OFF FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH, NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TRUCK,...

Aug 11, 2005 Wheels Crash

NOTHING LEADING UP TO EVENT EITHER INCIDENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SECONDS BEFORE TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF, THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT IN 1999, BOLTS SHEARED OFF FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH, NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TRUCK,...

Aug 11, 2005 Tires Crash

NOTHING LEADING UP TO EVENT EITHER INCIDENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SECONDS BEFORE TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF, THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT IN 1999, BOLTS SHEARED OFF FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH, NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TRUCK,...

Jul 13, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONSUMER STATES HE OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK UP TRUCK. WHILE HAULING A TRAILER, THE WIRES FROM THE TRAILER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TRAILER AND THE TRAILER HITCH OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS SYSTEM TO BURN OUT. THIS CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO FAIL, IT SHORTED OUT THE F...

Jul 13, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONSUMER STATES HE OWNS A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK UP TRUCK. WHILE HAULING A TRAILER, THE WIRES FROM THE TRAILER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TRAILER AND THE TRAILER HITCH OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS SYSTEM TO BURN OUT. THIS CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO FAIL, IT SHORTED OUT THE F...

Jun 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE BRAKE LINE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPAIRED, AND THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO HAVE ALL OF THE OTHER LINES INSPECTED AND REPLACED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED,...

Jun 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE BRAKE LINE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPAIRED, AND THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO HAVE ALL OF THE OTHER LINES INSPECTED AND REPLACED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED,...

Apr 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

THE SWITCH FOR THE HEADLIGHTS MUST BE FALSE SINCE THIS IS ALREADY THE SECOND TIME IN THE TWO YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED MY TRUCK THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. I UNDERSTAND THAT RECALLS DO OCCUR, BUT THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND OUT OF MY WALLET. NOW, I DOUBT THAT I WILL BUY A DODGE AGAIN SINCE DODGE DOES NO...

Apr 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

THE SWITCH FOR THE HEADLIGHTS MUST BE FALSE SINCE THIS IS ALREADY THE SECOND TIME IN THE TWO YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED MY TRUCK THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. I UNDERSTAND THAT RECALLS DO OCCUR, BUT THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND OUT OF MY WALLET. NOW, I DOUBT THAT I WILL BUY A DODGE AGAIN SINCE DODGE DOES NO...

Mar 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND THE AIR BAGS WERE DELAYED 3 SECONDS OR MORE BEFORE DEPLOYING. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S HEAD TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, AND SUSTAIN RIB INJURIES. CONSUMER WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mar 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND THE AIR BAGS WERE DELAYED 3 SECONDS OR MORE BEFORE DEPLOYING. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S HEAD TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, AND SUSTAIN RIB INJURIES. CONSUMER WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mar 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

ROLL OVER VALVE LEAKED FUEL. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO WILL NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER IN FIXING THE VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IF HE FILLS THE FUEL TANK OR TIGHTEN THE GAS CAP FUEL LEAKS ON THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE HIS VIN NUMBER. *TC

Mar 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

ROLL OVER VALVE LEAKED FUEL. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO WILL NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER IN FIXING THE VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IF HE FILLS THE FUEL TANK OR TIGHTEN THE GAS CAP FUEL LEAKS ON THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE HIS VIN NUMBER. *TC

Feb 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

COMPLAINT ABOUT RECALL 97V199000, ROLLOVER VALVE TO BE REPLACED. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE ROLLOVER VALVE, BUT WHEN HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, HE WA TOLD HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Feb 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

COMPLAINT ABOUT RECALL 97V199000, ROLLOVER VALVE TO BE REPLACED. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE ROLLOVER VALVE, BUT WHEN HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, HE WA TOLD HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Dec 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 188,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS LETTING HIS 96 DODGE WARM UP AFTER A BIG SNOW AND ICE STORM AND SOMEONE STOPPED TO TELL HIM IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE BED OF THE TRUCK . THEY TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WITH EXTINGUISHERS AND WATER BUT TO NO AVAIL IT WAS COMPLETELY LOST BY THE TIME THE FIRE TRUCK ARRIVED. ...

Dec 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 188,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS LETTING HIS 96 DODGE WARM UP AFTER A BIG SNOW AND ICE STORM AND SOMEONE STOPPED TO TELL HIM IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE BED OF THE TRUCK . THEY TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WITH EXTINGUISHERS AND WATER BUT TO NO AVAIL IT WAS COMPLETELY LOST BY THE TIME THE FIRE TRUCK ARRIVED. ...

Dec 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FROM COLD START ENGINE PERFORMED ROUGHLY, AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE. CONSUMER CHANGED FUEL, BUT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT IN PERFORMANCE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A DEALER THAT THE INTAKE PLENUM GASKET WAS THE CAUSE. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *A...

Dec 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FROM COLD START ENGINE PERFORMED ROUGHLY, AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE. CONSUMER CHANGED FUEL, BUT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT IN PERFORMANCE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A DEALER THAT THE INTAKE PLENUM GASKET WAS THE CAUSE. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *A...

Dec 2, 2004 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

I HAVE THIS TRUCK FOR 2 YEARS AND IN THAT 2 YEARS I HAVE MANY COMPLICATIONS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MELTING AND BURNING THE WIRES IN THE DASH. I HAVE HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED TWICE AND IT CONTINUES TO BURN OUT AND MELT. I AM SO SCARED THE TRUCK IS GOING TO...

Dec 2, 2004 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

I HAVE THIS TRUCK FOR 2 YEARS AND IN THAT 2 YEARS I HAVE MANY COMPLICATIONS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MELTING AND BURNING THE WIRES IN THE DASH. I HAVE HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED TWICE AND IT CONTINUES TO BURN OUT AND MELT. I AM SO SCARED THE TRUCK IS GOING TO...

Nov 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE STOPPING UP THE OIL PAN PICK UP,CAUSING TRUCK TO LOOSE OIL PRESSURE. NOW AT 121000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION BLEW. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN LOSING OIL PRESSURE FROM THE SLUDGE SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 1996, I WAS TOLD SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER,THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE LACQUER THA...

Nov 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE STOPPING UP THE OIL PAN PICK UP,CAUSING TRUCK TO LOOSE OIL PRESSURE. NOW AT 121000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION BLEW. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN LOSING OIL PRESSURE FROM THE SLUDGE SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 1996, I WAS TOLD SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER,THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE LACQUER THA...

Oct 8, 2004 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

PAINT STARTED PEELING OFF IN 2000, AND BY 2003..IT WAS PEELING OFF IN CHUNKS WEEKLY. NOW IN 2004, THERE IS HARDLY ANY PAINT ON THE HOOD OR THE TOP OF THE CAB WITH OTHER PEELING ON THE OTHER PARTS AS WELL. THE ROCKWALL, TX DODGE DEALERSHIP'S REP SAID HE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE DEFECTIVE PAINT JOB, A...

Oct 8, 2004 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

PAINT STARTED PEELING OFF IN 2000, AND BY 2003..IT WAS PEELING OFF IN CHUNKS WEEKLY. NOW IN 2004, THERE IS HARDLY ANY PAINT ON THE HOOD OR THE TOP OF THE CAB WITH OTHER PEELING ON THE OTHER PARTS AS WELL. THE ROCKWALL, TX DODGE DEALERSHIP'S REP SAID HE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE DEFECTIVE PAINT JOB, A...

Mar 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, IN WHICH HE SUGGESTED THAT THE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS SWITCH MELTED. *AK *SC

Mar 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, IN WHICH HE SUGGESTED THAT THE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS SWITCH MELTED. *AK *SC

Mar 14, 2004 Power Train 131,700 mi

SOMTHING UNDER THE TRUCK RATTLES/ STALLS IN REVERSE ,WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR,ACTS LIKE IT IS LOCKED IN 4WD ALL THE TIME. *AK

Mar 14, 2004 Equipment 131,700 mi

SOMTHING UNDER THE TRUCK RATTLES/ STALLS IN REVERSE ,WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR,ACTS LIKE IT IS LOCKED IN 4WD ALL THE TIME. *AK

Mar 14, 2004 Power Train 131,700 mi

SOMTHING UNDER THE TRUCK RATTLES/ STALLS IN REVERSE ,WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR,ACTS LIKE IT IS LOCKED IN 4WD ALL THE TIME. *AK

Mar 14, 2004 Equipment 131,700 mi

SOMTHING UNDER THE TRUCK RATTLES/ STALLS IN REVERSE ,WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR,ACTS LIKE IT IS LOCKED IN 4WD ALL THE TIME. *AK

Feb 26, 2004 Suspension 92,000 mi

CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNG THEN A METAL TO METAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MALFUNCTIONED, BUT THE WHEEL DIDN'T FALL OFF. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER IN TIME TO KEEP THE WHEEL FROM FALLING OFF. *AK *NM

Feb 26, 2004 Suspension 92,000 mi

CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNG THEN A METAL TO METAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MALFUNCTIONED, BUT THE WHEEL DIDN'T FALL OFF. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER IN TIME TO KEEP THE WHEEL FROM FALLING OFF. *AK *NM

Feb 5, 2004 Power Train 75,000 mi

DODGE RAM - BAD TRANSMISSION(S) *JB

Feb 5, 2004 Power Train 75,000 mi

DODGE RAM - BAD TRANSMISSION(S) *JB

Jan 28, 2004 Power Train 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Electrical System 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Steering 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Suspension 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Equipment 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Power Train 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Electrical System 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Steering 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Suspension 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 28, 2004 Equipment 96,000 mi

S,BAR LINK ,REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS ,NO GOOD.TRANSMISSION FAILURE TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP ,REPLACED PRESSURE SOL,GOVERNOR,GOV SWITCH,SWITCHAND SELERIOND,STILL ACTING THE SAME.LEFT CONTROLARMANDBOLTKIT , ALSO SAY NEEDS RIGHT SIDE .WILL NOT ALLIGNE .LIGHT UNDER HOOD COMES ON WHEN DRIVING ,AND ...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

THE BRAKES ON MY 1996 DODGE RAM FAILED. THE DEALER "KIRKWOOD DODGE" SAID THE METAL BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

THE BRAKES ON MY 1996 DODGE RAM FAILED. THE DEALER "KIRKWOOD DODGE" SAID THE METAL BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. *LA

Dec 2, 2003 Tires

REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON NARROW COUNTRY ROAD WITHOUT SHOULDER TO PULL OFF. THE SEPARATED TREAD DAMAGED REAR QUARTER PANEL, WHEEL WELL AND UNDER FRAME CAUSING TAILGATE ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. TREAD WRAPPED AROUND AXIL.GOODYEAR BLAMES UNDERINFLATED TIRE. TIRES WERE CHECKED PREVIOUS TO DEPARTURE ON THI...

Dec 2, 2003 Tires

REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON NARROW COUNTRY ROAD WITHOUT SHOULDER TO PULL OFF. THE SEPARATED TREAD DAMAGED REAR QUARTER PANEL, WHEEL WELL AND UNDER FRAME CAUSING TAILGATE ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. TREAD WRAPPED AROUND AXIL.GOODYEAR BLAMES UNDERINFLATED TIRE. TIRES WERE CHECKED PREVIOUS TO DEPARTURE ON THI...

Nov 5, 2003 Tires

THE VEHICLE SUFFERED TIRE BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.*MR CONSUMER DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING THE TREAD JUST SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR. *PH *NLM

Nov 5, 2003 Tires

THE VEHICLE SUFFERED TIRE BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.*MR CONSUMER DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING THE TREAD JUST SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR. *PH *NLM

Nov 4, 2003 Structure 86,000 mi

PAINT IS STARTING TO PEEL OFF IN SHEETS ON THE HOOD AND OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Structure 86,000 mi

PAINT IS STARTING TO PEEL OFF IN SHEETS ON THE HOOD AND OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

VEHICLE IS ON FOURTH ENGINE AND ONLY 44,000 MILES ON PRESENT ENGINE. DEALER SAYS ENGINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM ENGINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. ALSO THE TRUCK WANDERS ON THE ROAD, AND HAS A RUMBLING RATTLE NOISE ON FRONT P...

Oct 24, 2003 Suspension 68,000 mi

VEHICLE IS ON FOURTH ENGINE AND ONLY 44,000 MILES ON PRESENT ENGINE. DEALER SAYS ENGINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM ENGINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. ALSO THE TRUCK WANDERS ON THE ROAD, AND HAS A RUMBLING RATTLE NOISE ON FRONT P...

Oct 24, 2003 Suspension 68,000 mi

VEHICLE IS ON FOURTH ENGINE AND ONLY 44,000 MILES ON PRESENT ENGINE. DEALER SAYS ENGINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM ENGINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. ALSO THE TRUCK WANDERS ON THE ROAD, AND HAS A RUMBLING RATTLE NOISE ON FRONT P...

Oct 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

VEHICLE IS ON FOURTH ENGINE AND ONLY 44,000 MILES ON PRESENT ENGINE. DEALER SAYS ENGINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM ENGINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. ALSO THE TRUCK WANDERS ON THE ROAD, AND HAS A RUMBLING RATTLE NOISE ON FRONT P...

Oct 24, 2003 Suspension 68,000 mi

VEHICLE IS ON FOURTH ENGINE AND ONLY 44,000 MILES ON PRESENT ENGINE. DEALER SAYS ENGINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM ENGINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. ALSO THE TRUCK WANDERS ON THE ROAD, AND HAS A RUMBLING RATTLE NOISE ON FRONT P...

Oct 24, 2003 Suspension 68,000 mi

VEHICLE IS ON FOURTH ENGINE AND ONLY 44,000 MILES ON PRESENT ENGINE. DEALER SAYS ENGINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM ENGINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. ALSO THE TRUCK WANDERS ON THE ROAD, AND HAS A RUMBLING RATTLE NOISE ON FRONT P...

Oct 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting Fire 10,000 mi

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WAS AWARE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE RAM 3500 SERIES, BUT NOT ON THE RAM 1500, WHICH WAS THE ONE HE HAD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND SOLD THE CONSUMER A REPLACEMENT SWITCH. HE COMPARED THE NEW SWITCH TO THE ONE ON THE 3500 SE...

Oct 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting Fire 10,000 mi

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WAS AWARE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE RAM 3500 SERIES, BUT NOT ON THE RAM 1500, WHICH WAS THE ONE HE HAD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND SOLD THE CONSUMER A REPLACEMENT SWITCH. HE COMPARED THE NEW SWITCH TO THE ONE ON THE 3500 SE...

Oct 20, 2003 Seats 132,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK SUDDENLY RECLINED BACKWARDS. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE SEAT BACK BOLTS SHEARED OFF. *AK

Oct 20, 2003 Seats 132,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK SUDDENLY RECLINED BACKWARDS. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE SEAT BACK BOLTS SHEARED OFF. *AK

Oct 13, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CUP HOLDERS IN MY 1996 DODGE PU ARE NOT SAFE. DRINKING CUP OR CUPS HAVE TIPPED OVER WHEN CORNERING OR TURNING AND HAVE RESULTED IN VERY HOT SPILLS ON MY LOWER LEG. *LA

Oct 13, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CUP HOLDERS IN MY 1996 DODGE PU ARE NOT SAFE. DRINKING CUP OR CUPS HAVE TIPPED OVER WHEN CORNERING OR TURNING AND HAVE RESULTED IN VERY HOT SPILLS ON MY LOWER LEG. *LA

Oct 13, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CUP HOLDERS IN MY 1996 DODGE PU ARE NOT SAFE. DRINKING CUP OR CUPS HAVE TIPPED OVER WHEN CORNERING OR TURNING AND HAVE RESULTED IN VERY HOT SPILLS ON MY LOWER LEG. *LA

Oct 13, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CUP HOLDERS IN MY 1996 DODGE PU ARE NOT SAFE. DRINKING CUP OR CUPS HAVE TIPPED OVER WHEN CORNERING OR TURNING AND HAVE RESULTED IN VERY HOT SPILLS ON MY LOWER LEG. *LA

Sep 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING SOUND, AND NOTICED FROM THE REARVIEW MIRROR A FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS MINIMAL DAMAGE DONE TO VEHICLE. AN INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATOR CONCLUDED THAT THE R...

Sep 15, 2003 Unknown Or Other

PAINT IS POPPING OFF TOP OF CAB IN BIG PATCHES, NOW IS BEGINNING TO SPREAD TO HOOD AND OTHER PARTS.

Sep 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING SOUND, AND NOTICED FROM THE REARVIEW MIRROR A FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS MINIMAL DAMAGE DONE TO VEHICLE. AN INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATOR CONCLUDED THAT THE R...

Sep 15, 2003 Unknown Or Other

PAINT IS POPPING OFF TOP OF CAB IN BIG PATCHES, NOW IS BEGINNING TO SPREAD TO HOOD AND OTHER PARTS.

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,159 mi

THE METAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND DISINTEGRATED. THIS RESULTED IN BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *AK *SCC *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,159 mi

THE METAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND DISINTEGRATED. THIS RESULTED IN BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *AK *SCC *JB

Sep 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 24,571 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER WHO SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THE LIG...

Sep 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 24,571 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER WHO SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THE LIG...

Aug 31, 2003 Electrical System 159,000 mi

I TOOK MY 1996 DODGE RAM TO THE DEALER FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH WIRING RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL PARTS WERE REPLACED, MY TRUCK WAS NOT FIXED. THE WIRING HARNESS HAD OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED MY IGNITION SWITCH. THIS COST MORE MONEY. THERE WAS ALSO A SPECIAL TOOL THAT MY HUSBAND HAD TO PURCHASE TO CHAN...

Aug 31, 2003 Electrical System 159,000 mi

I TOOK MY 1996 DODGE RAM TO THE DEALER FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH WIRING RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL PARTS WERE REPLACED, MY TRUCK WAS NOT FIXED. THE WIRING HARNESS HAD OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED MY IGNITION SWITCH. THIS COST MORE MONEY. THERE WAS ALSO A SPECIAL TOOL THAT MY HUSBAND HAD TO PURCHASE TO CHAN...

Aug 22, 2003 Structure 89,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM THAT HAD A LARGE SECTION OF THE PAINT ON THE HOOD PEEL OFF DOWN TO THE SHEET METAL IN ONE DAY. APPROXIMATELY A 2'X2' SECTION. CHRYSLER ALONG WITH THE ROSS PARK DODGE DEALERSHIP IN PITTSBURGH PA. WILL DO NOTHING.*AK

Aug 22, 2003 Structure 89,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM THAT HAD A LARGE SECTION OF THE PAINT ON THE HOOD PEEL OFF DOWN TO THE SHEET METAL IN ONE DAY. APPROXIMATELY A 2'X2' SECTION. CHRYSLER ALONG WITH THE ROSS PARK DODGE DEALERSHIP IN PITTSBURGH PA. WILL DO NOTHING.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash 84,333 mi

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 RAN OF THE ROAD THROUGH A GUARDRAIL AND INTO A WOODEN LIGHT POLE, AND DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash 84,333 mi

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 RAN OF THE ROAD THROUGH A GUARDRAIL AND INTO A WOODEN LIGHT POLE, AND DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Suspension 3,300 mi

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Suspension 3,300 mi

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Suspension 3,300 mi

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Suspension 3,300 mi

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. *AK *CB *JB

Jul 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 77,407 mi

WHEN DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL IF THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND DRIVER RETURNS TO CRUISE CONTROL BY ACCELERATING THE GAS PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINES AND RPM'S RACE VERY HIGH, THE DRIVER HAS TO STOMP ON THE GAS PEDAL TO RELEASE PEDAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Jul 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 77,407 mi

WHEN DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL IF THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND DRIVER RETURNS TO CRUISE CONTROL BY ACCELERATING THE GAS PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINES AND RPM'S RACE VERY HIGH, THE DRIVER HAS TO STOMP ON THE GAS PEDAL TO RELEASE PEDAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Jul 21, 2003 Power Train Crash 120,000 mi

AFTER TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS STARTED THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE SO AS TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS RETURNED TO P. AS THIS HAPPENED THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD STRIKING THE GARAGE WALL. THE BUIDING AND TRUCK WERE DAMAGED. *AK

Jul 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 120,000 mi

AFTER TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS STARTED THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE SO AS TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS RETURNED TO P. AS THIS HAPPENED THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD STRIKING THE GARAGE WALL. THE BUIDING AND TRUCK WERE DAMAGED. *AK

Jul 21, 2003 Power Train Crash 120,000 mi

AFTER TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS STARTED THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE SO AS TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS RETURNED TO P. AS THIS HAPPENED THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD STRIKING THE GARAGE WALL. THE BUIDING AND TRUCK WERE DAMAGED. *AK

Jul 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 120,000 mi

AFTER TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS STARTED THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE SO AS TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS RETURNED TO P. AS THIS HAPPENED THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD STRIKING THE GARAGE WALL. THE BUIDING AND TRUCK WERE DAMAGED. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Tires

TREAD ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH . BRIDGESTONE, SIZE UNKNOWN, DOT# 7BA3PUA527 DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Tires

TREAD ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH . BRIDGESTONE, SIZE UNKNOWN, DOT# 7BA3PUA527 DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP, WITH 104,000 MILES. THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH SHORT CIRCUITED WHICH CAUSED THE WIRING CONNECTOR AND THE SWITCH CONNECTOR TO OVER HEAT AND MELT. I HAVE PURCHASED A NEW SWITCH AND THE AUTO PARTS STORE SAYS THIS HAPPENS OFTEN. ALSO WITH THE SWITCH OUT OF WORKING ORDER ...

May 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP, WITH 104,000 MILES. THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH SHORT CIRCUITED WHICH CAUSED THE WIRING CONNECTOR AND THE SWITCH CONNECTOR TO OVER HEAT AND MELT. I HAVE PURCHASED A NEW SWITCH AND THE AUTO PARTS STORE SAYS THIS HAPPENS OFTEN. ALSO WITH THE SWITCH OUT OF WORKING ORDER ...

Mar 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Power Train 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Steering 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Suspension 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Power Train 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Steering 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Mar 8, 2003 Suspension 106,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.2 LITER ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IN DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WEAR. I HAVE USED MOBILE 1 SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE THE BREAKIN OIL AND N...

Feb 6, 2003 Visibility 87,424 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON IN JUNE 02. IT HAD RECENTLY PROGRESSED THE FULL LENGHT OF THE WINDSHILED OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VIEW. DURING WINSHIELD REPLACEMENT TECHNICIAN FOUND WINDSHIELD WAS SEPERATED FROM POLYURETHANE BEDDING AND WAS LOOSE. THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE WINDSHIELD IN WAS...

Feb 6, 2003 Visibility 87,424 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON IN JUNE 02. IT HAD RECENTLY PROGRESSED THE FULL LENGHT OF THE WINDSHILED OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VIEW. DURING WINSHIELD REPLACEMENT TECHNICIAN FOUND WINDSHIELD WAS SEPERATED FROM POLYURETHANE BEDDING AND WAS LOOSE. THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE WINDSHIELD IN WAS...

Jan 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,150 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS TIMING CHAIN MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TS

Jan 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,150 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS TIMING CHAIN MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TS

Jan 14, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS NOTIFIED DEALER REPAIRED 40,000 MILES LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 14, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS NOTIFIED DEALER REPAIRED 40,000 MILES LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Dec 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING, THE INTERIOR LIGHT FELL ON CONSUMER ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH

Dec 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING, THE INTERIOR LIGHT FELL ON CONSUMER ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH

Oct 30, 2002 Power Train

DEALER REPLACE ONLY SOLENOIDS AND FILTER ON FIRST FAILER. THE 2ND FAILER REQUIRES A TOTAL REBUILD. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP SAID THE TRANSMISSION LINE SHOULD HAVE REPLACED AT THE DEALER. DT

Oct 30, 2002 Power Train

DEALER REPLACE ONLY SOLENOIDS AND FILTER ON FIRST FAILER. THE 2ND FAILER REQUIRES A TOTAL REBUILD. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP SAID THE TRANSMISSION LINE SHOULD HAVE REPLACED AT THE DEALER. DT

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF FOR 30 MINUTES A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE HOOD. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF FOR 30 MINUTES A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE HOOD. MR

Sep 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY RUBBED, THROWING DRIVER FORWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY RUBBED, THROWING DRIVER FORWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 5, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THERE IS A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE COMING FROM DASH NEAR WINDSHIELD. ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF THE SMOKE STOPS. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THERE IS A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE COMING FROM DASH NEAR WINDSHIELD. ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF THE SMOKE STOPS. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*JB

Sep 4, 2002 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THERE WAS A DELAY. DELAY BECAME LONGER AND LONGER, AND EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT REVERSE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK

Sep 4, 2002 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THERE WAS A DELAY. DELAY BECAME LONGER AND LONGER, AND EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT REVERSE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK

Aug 23, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS OVER 7 M.P.H. OFF. *AK

Aug 23, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS OVER 7 M.P.H. OFF. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Structure

THE FRONT GRILL ON THE HOOD HAS PLASTIC FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE GRILL ONTO THE HOOD. THESE FASTNERS ARE BREAKING AS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT. A POTENTIAL DEADLY HAZARD CONSIDERING THE LOCATION OF THE DEFECT. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Structure

THE FRONT GRILL ON THE HOOD HAS PLASTIC FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE GRILL ONTO THE HOOD. THESE FASTNERS ARE BREAKING AS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT. A POTENTIAL DEADLY HAZARD CONSIDERING THE LOCATION OF THE DEFECT. *AK

Aug 12, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING WHEN ACCELERATING, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REBUILT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT, AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *SCC

Aug 12, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING WHEN ACCELERATING, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REBUILT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT, AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *SCC

Jul 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MECHANIC REPLACED ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS. ALSO, SAID ENGINE HEAD WAS MOST LIKELY CRACKED.

Jul 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MECHANIC REPLACED ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS. ALSO, SAID ENGINE HEAD WAS MOST LIKELY CRACKED.

Jul 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MECHANIC REPLACED ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS. ALSO, SAID ENGINE HEAD WAS MOST LIKELY CRACKED.

Jul 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MECHANIC REPLACED ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS. ALSO, SAID ENGINE HEAD WAS MOST LIKELY CRACKED.

Jul 26, 2002 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH PASSENGER'S FRONT WHEEL DISCONNECTED FOM VEHICLE. MECHANIC DETERMINED BOLTS HAD SHEARED OFF.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH PASSENGER'S FRONT WHEEL DISCONNECTED FOM VEHICLE. MECHANIC DETERMINED BOLTS HAD SHEARED OFF.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WOULD OVERHEAT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WOULD OVERHEAT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA RECALL 01 V 037 000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 970 CONCERNING /THROTTLE CABLE: WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 77 MPH BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE NOT COVER UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FRE...

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA RECALL 01 V 037 000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 970 CONCERNING /THROTTLE CABLE: WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 77 MPH BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE NOT COVER UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FRE...

May 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LINE WENT COMPLETELY OUT.*AK

May 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LINE WENT COMPLETELY OUT.*AK

May 13, 2002 Wheels Crash

TRAVELING ON I-81 APPROX. 65MPH, IN PASSING LANE HEARD NOISE IN FRONT END, MOVED TO THE RIGHT LANE, NOISE SORT OF SUBSIDED THEN BECAME VERY LOUD AND HARD TO CONTROL STEERING, STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND SIGNALED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY THEN A VERY LOUD BOOM , DOUBLE SLAM , TIRE AND WHEEL FLEW AN...

May 13, 2002 Wheels Crash

TRAVELING ON I-81 APPROX. 65MPH, IN PASSING LANE HEARD NOISE IN FRONT END, MOVED TO THE RIGHT LANE, NOISE SORT OF SUBSIDED THEN BECAME VERY LOUD AND HARD TO CONTROL STEERING, STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND SIGNALED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY THEN A VERY LOUD BOOM , DOUBLE SLAM , TIRE AND WHEEL FLEW AN...

Mar 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER BROKE UP AND PLUGGED EXHUAST, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER,CAN BE DANGEROUS ALL POWER TO BRAKES WENT OUT & POWER STEERING. GAS TANK COULD HAVE BLOWN UP IF A HOLE WHERE TO EXIST LUCKLY THIS WAS NOT THE CASE.

Mar 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER BROKE UP AND PLUGGED EXHUAST, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER,CAN BE DANGEROUS ALL POWER TO BRAKES WENT OUT & POWER STEERING. GAS TANK COULD HAVE BLOWN UP IF A HOLE WHERE TO EXIST LUCKLY THIS WAS NOT THE CASE.

Feb 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DISSIMLAR METAL CONTACTS RE. TAILIGHT SOCKETS AND TYPE 3157 BULBS. BRAKE/TURN/EMERGENCY FLASHER SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY (BOTH SIDES). (DASHBOARD FLASHER LIGHTS INDICATE NORMAL OPERATION.) TWICE REPLACED BULBS, BUT WITH LATER FAILURE IT WAS NOTED THAT MOVING UNLIT BULB OR WIGGLIN...

Feb 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DISSIMLAR METAL CONTACTS RE. TAILIGHT SOCKETS AND TYPE 3157 BULBS. BRAKE/TURN/EMERGENCY FLASHER SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY (BOTH SIDES). (DASHBOARD FLASHER LIGHTS INDICATE NORMAL OPERATION.) TWICE REPLACED BULBS, BUT WITH LATER FAILURE IT WAS NOTED THAT MOVING UNLIT BULB OR WIGGLIN...

Feb 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DISSIMLAR METAL CONTACTS RE. TAILIGHT SOCKETS AND TYPE 3157 BULBS. BRAKE/TURN/EMERGENCY FLASHER SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY (BOTH SIDES). (DASHBOARD FLASHER LIGHTS INDICATE NORMAL OPERATION.) TWICE REPLACED BULBS, BUT WITH LATER FAILURE IT WAS NOTED THAT MOVING UNLIT BULB OR WIGGLIN...

Feb 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DISSIMLAR METAL CONTACTS RE. TAILIGHT SOCKETS AND TYPE 3157 BULBS. BRAKE/TURN/EMERGENCY FLASHER SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY (BOTH SIDES). (DASHBOARD FLASHER LIGHTS INDICATE NORMAL OPERATION.) TWICE REPLACED BULBS, BUT WITH LATER FAILURE IT WAS NOTED THAT MOVING UNLIT BULB OR WIGGLIN...

Feb 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DISSIMLAR METAL CONTACTS RE. TAILIGHT SOCKETS AND TYPE 3157 BULBS. BRAKE/TURN/EMERGENCY FLASHER SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY (BOTH SIDES). (DASHBOARD FLASHER LIGHTS INDICATE NORMAL OPERATION.) TWICE REPLACED BULBS, BUT WITH LATER FAILURE IT WAS NOTED THAT MOVING UNLIT BULB OR WIGGLIN...

Feb 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DISSIMLAR METAL CONTACTS RE. TAILIGHT SOCKETS AND TYPE 3157 BULBS. BRAKE/TURN/EMERGENCY FLASHER SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY (BOTH SIDES). (DASHBOARD FLASHER LIGHTS INDICATE NORMAL OPERATION.) TWICE REPLACED BULBS, BUT WITH LATER FAILURE IT WAS NOTED THAT MOVING UNLIT BULB OR WIGGLIN...

Jan 18, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS BEING REPLACED FOR THIRD TIME.TRANSMISSION DOESN'T GIVE A DIAGNOSTIC READING. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS BEING REPLACED FOR THIRD TIME.TRANSMISSION DOESN'T GIVE A DIAGNOSTIC READING. *AK

Jan 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES WHICH FAILED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF FRONT ROTORS, CONSUMER APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Jan 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES WHICH FAILED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF FRONT ROTORS, CONSUMER APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Jan 9, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. ONCE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE FLOWING IN A STEADY STREAM FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 9, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. ONCE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE FLOWING IN A STEADY STREAM FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DEALER AND WARRANTEE PEOPLE CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO KEEP DRIVING UNTIL THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. *JG

Dec 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DEALER AND WARRANTEE PEOPLE CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO KEEP DRIVING UNTIL THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. *JG

Dec 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DEALER AND WARRANTEE PEOPLE CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO KEEP DRIVING UNTIL THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. *JG

Dec 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DEALER AND WARRANTEE PEOPLE CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO KEEP DRIVING UNTIL THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. *JG

Nov 12, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS TWICE THE FIRST GEAR HAS GONE OUT, BOTH TIMES AFTER A RADIATOR FLUSH, I WAS INFORMED BY A REFERRAL FROM A DODGE DEALERSHIP THAT THE RADIATORS ARE GETTING CLOGGED AND CAUSING THE TRANMISSION TO OVER HEAT AND BY THE TIME THE PROBLEM IS FIGURED OUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN NEEDED AS WELL AS A NEW ...

Nov 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS TWICE THE FIRST GEAR HAS GONE OUT, BOTH TIMES AFTER A RADIATOR FLUSH, I WAS INFORMED BY A REFERRAL FROM A DODGE DEALERSHIP THAT THE RADIATORS ARE GETTING CLOGGED AND CAUSING THE TRANMISSION TO OVER HEAT AND BY THE TIME THE PROBLEM IS FIGURED OUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN NEEDED AS WELL AS A NEW ...

Nov 12, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS TWICE THE FIRST GEAR HAS GONE OUT, BOTH TIMES AFTER A RADIATOR FLUSH, I WAS INFORMED BY A REFERRAL FROM A DODGE DEALERSHIP THAT THE RADIATORS ARE GETTING CLOGGED AND CAUSING THE TRANMISSION TO OVER HEAT AND BY THE TIME THE PROBLEM IS FIGURED OUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN NEEDED AS WELL AS A NEW ...

Nov 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS TWICE THE FIRST GEAR HAS GONE OUT, BOTH TIMES AFTER A RADIATOR FLUSH, I WAS INFORMED BY A REFERRAL FROM A DODGE DEALERSHIP THAT THE RADIATORS ARE GETTING CLOGGED AND CAUSING THE TRANMISSION TO OVER HEAT AND BY THE TIME THE PROBLEM IS FIGURED OUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN NEEDED AS WELL AS A NEW ...

Oct 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH GOT HOT AND MELTED ITSELF AND THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO QUIT WROKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DASH WAS EXTREMELY HOT ABOVE SWITCH. NO OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ADDED TO HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT. CONTACTED CHRYSLER BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE THE ...

Oct 13, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH GOT HOT AND MELTED ITSELF AND THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO QUIT WROKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DASH WAS EXTREMELY HOT ABOVE SWITCH. NO OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ADDED TO HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT. CONTACTED CHRYSLER BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE THE ...

Oct 9, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

01 V 040 000/HOOD LATCH: DEALER; JIM BAIER CHRYSLER; FORT MADISON, IA; PHONE # 319/372-1012 REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

01 V 040 000/HOOD LATCH: DEALER; JIM BAIER CHRYSLER; FORT MADISON, IA; PHONE # 319/372-1012 REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 3, 2001 Structure

FRAME OF VEHICLE IS CRACKING IN REAR, AND TRAILER HITCH IS CRACKED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 3, 2001 Trailer Hitches

FRAME OF VEHICLE IS CRACKING IN REAR, AND TRAILER HITCH IS CRACKED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 3, 2001 Structure

FRAME OF VEHICLE IS CRACKING IN REAR, AND TRAILER HITCH IS CRACKED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 3, 2001 Trailer Hitches

FRAME OF VEHICLE IS CRACKING IN REAR, AND TRAILER HITCH IS CRACKED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN, BUT NOT STOP. VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUALLY GO ON, EVEN WITH BOTH FEET ON PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN, BUT NOT STOP. VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUALLY GO ON, EVEN WITH BOTH FEET ON PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 21, 2001 Power Train

IN LATE NOVEMBER, VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, SOMETIMES IT WOULD SLIP, AND IT WOULD HANG IN FORWARD GEARS, CAUSING A VERY ROUGH OR HARD SHIFT, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED AT CONSUMERS COST, CONSUMER FEELS SOME GOODWILL REFUN...

Aug 21, 2001 Power Train

IN LATE NOVEMBER, VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, SOMETIMES IT WOULD SLIP, AND IT WOULD HANG IN FORWARD GEARS, CAUSING A VERY ROUGH OR HARD SHIFT, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED AT CONSUMERS COST, CONSUMER FEELS SOME GOODWILL REFUN...

Aug 21, 2001 Power Train

IN LATE NOVEMBER, VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, SOMETIMES IT WOULD SLIP, AND IT WOULD HANG IN FORWARD GEARS, CAUSING A VERY ROUGH OR HARD SHIFT, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED AT CONSUMERS COST, CONSUMER FEELS SOME GOODWILL REFUN...

Aug 21, 2001 Power Train

IN LATE NOVEMBER, VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, SOMETIMES IT WOULD SLIP, AND IT WOULD HANG IN FORWARD GEARS, CAUSING A VERY ROUGH OR HARD SHIFT, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED AT CONSUMERS COST, CONSUMER FEELS SOME GOODWILL REFUN...

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT CAUSING IT TO NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, THIS PROBLEM OCCURED AT ONLY 13K MILES. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AND HEAD GASKETS FAILED CAUSING THE ML LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, RUN ROUGHLY AND MISS IN 3RD UP A HILL. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

THE BACKUP LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS NOT WORKING DUE TO FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AND HEAD GASKETS FAILED CAUSING THE ML LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, RUN ROUGHLY AND MISS IN 3RD UP A HILL. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

THE BACKUP LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS NOT WORKING DUE TO FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT CAUSING IT TO NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, THIS PROBLEM OCCURED AT ONLY 13K MILES. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT CAUSING IT TO NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, THIS PROBLEM OCCURED AT ONLY 13K MILES. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AND HEAD GASKETS FAILED CAUSING THE ML LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, RUN ROUGHLY AND MISS IN 3RD UP A HILL. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

THE BACKUP LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS NOT WORKING DUE TO FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE AND HEAD GASKETS FAILED CAUSING THE ML LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, RUN ROUGHLY AND MISS IN 3RD UP A HILL. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

THE BACKUP LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS NOT WORKING DUE TO FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. NLM

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT CAUSING IT TO NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, THIS PROBLEM OCCURED AT ONLY 13K MILES. NLM

Jun 7, 2001 Steering

I HAVE ALL THE COPES ,I JUST WANT MY TRUCK TO BE FIX . AUTO PLAZA IS GIVING ME THE RUNING AROUND,CAN YOU HELP ME OR GIVE ME SOME ADVICE THANK YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE ALL THE COPES ,I JUST WANT MY TRUCK TO BE FIX . AUTO PLAZA IS GIVING ME THE RUNING AROUND,CAN YOU HELP ME OR GIVE ME SOME ADVICE THANK YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Steering

I HAVE ALL THE COPES ,I JUST WANT MY TRUCK TO BE FIX . AUTO PLAZA IS GIVING ME THE RUNING AROUND,CAN YOU HELP ME OR GIVE ME SOME ADVICE THANK YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE ALL THE COPES ,I JUST WANT MY TRUCK TO BE FIX . AUTO PLAZA IS GIVING ME THE RUNING AROUND,CAN YOU HELP ME OR GIVE ME SOME ADVICE THANK YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

May 30, 2001 Steering

ON APRIL 19, 2001 WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 495 IN WAREHAM MA THE FAN ON MY L996 DODGE 1500 2 WHEEL DRIVE SPORT PICKUP TRUCK SUDDENLY BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT CAUSING THE FAN TO FLY INTO THE RADIATOR AND PUNCTURING SAME.AT THE SAME TIME DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE BELT THAT DRIVES THE POWE...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON APRIL 19, 2001 WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 495 IN WAREHAM MA THE FAN ON MY L996 DODGE 1500 2 WHEEL DRIVE SPORT PICKUP TRUCK SUDDENLY BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT CAUSING THE FAN TO FLY INTO THE RADIATOR AND PUNCTURING SAME.AT THE SAME TIME DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE BELT THAT DRIVES THE POWE...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON APRIL 19, 2001 WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 495 IN WAREHAM MA THE FAN ON MY L996 DODGE 1500 2 WHEEL DRIVE SPORT PICKUP TRUCK SUDDENLY BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT CAUSING THE FAN TO FLY INTO THE RADIATOR AND PUNCTURING SAME.AT THE SAME TIME DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE BELT THAT DRIVES THE POWE...

May 30, 2001 Steering

ON APRIL 19, 2001 WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 495 IN WAREHAM MA THE FAN ON MY L996 DODGE 1500 2 WHEEL DRIVE SPORT PICKUP TRUCK SUDDENLY BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT CAUSING THE FAN TO FLY INTO THE RADIATOR AND PUNCTURING SAME.AT THE SAME TIME DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE BELT THAT DRIVES THE POWE...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON APRIL 19, 2001 WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 495 IN WAREHAM MA THE FAN ON MY L996 DODGE 1500 2 WHEEL DRIVE SPORT PICKUP TRUCK SUDDENLY BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT CAUSING THE FAN TO FLY INTO THE RADIATOR AND PUNCTURING SAME.AT THE SAME TIME DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE BELT THAT DRIVES THE POWE...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON APRIL 19, 2001 WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 495 IN WAREHAM MA THE FAN ON MY L996 DODGE 1500 2 WHEEL DRIVE SPORT PICKUP TRUCK SUDDENLY BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT CAUSING THE FAN TO FLY INTO THE RADIATOR AND PUNCTURING SAME.AT THE SAME TIME DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE BELT THAT DRIVES THE POWE...

May 17, 2001 Power Train Crash

FAILED SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD, AND RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER'S HIPS AND KNEE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED; STILL WAITING ON MANUFACTURER TO RESPOND. PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 17, 2001 Power Train Crash

FAILED SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD, AND RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER'S HIPS AND KNEE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED; STILL WAITING ON MANUFACTURER TO RESPOND. PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

May 8, 2001 Power Train

FUEL PUMP ON MY 1996 DODGE PICKUP FAILED TO PUMP GAS TO ENGINE IN AUGUST OF 2000, WHILE PARKED . THE COST OF REPLACEMENT WAS APPROX. 450.00 DOLLARS. I AM CONCERNED ONLY BECAUSE I PAID $25000.00 DOLLARS FOR THIS TRUCK AND FIGURED THAT IT SHOLUD OF LASTED AT LEAST 100,000 MILES. IT JUST IRRITATES ME T...

May 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP ON MY 1996 DODGE PICKUP FAILED TO PUMP GAS TO ENGINE IN AUGUST OF 2000, WHILE PARKED . THE COST OF REPLACEMENT WAS APPROX. 450.00 DOLLARS. I AM CONCERNED ONLY BECAUSE I PAID $25000.00 DOLLARS FOR THIS TRUCK AND FIGURED THAT IT SHOLUD OF LASTED AT LEAST 100,000 MILES. IT JUST IRRITATES ME T...

May 8, 2001 Power Train

FUEL PUMP ON MY 1996 DODGE PICKUP FAILED TO PUMP GAS TO ENGINE IN AUGUST OF 2000, WHILE PARKED . THE COST OF REPLACEMENT WAS APPROX. 450.00 DOLLARS. I AM CONCERNED ONLY BECAUSE I PAID $25000.00 DOLLARS FOR THIS TRUCK AND FIGURED THAT IT SHOLUD OF LASTED AT LEAST 100,000 MILES. IT JUST IRRITATES ME T...

May 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP ON MY 1996 DODGE PICKUP FAILED TO PUMP GAS TO ENGINE IN AUGUST OF 2000, WHILE PARKED . THE COST OF REPLACEMENT WAS APPROX. 450.00 DOLLARS. I AM CONCERNED ONLY BECAUSE I PAID $25000.00 DOLLARS FOR THIS TRUCK AND FIGURED THAT IT SHOLUD OF LASTED AT LEAST 100,000 MILES. IT JUST IRRITATES ME T...

May 4, 2001 Structure

DAMAGED HOOD,WINDSHIELD,HOOD HINGES,WIPER ARMS

May 4, 2001 Visibility

DAMAGED HOOD,WINDSHIELD,HOOD HINGES,WIPER ARMS

May 4, 2001 Visibility

DAMAGED HOOD,WINDSHIELD,HOOD HINGES,WIPER ARMS

May 4, 2001 Structure

DAMAGED HOOD,WINDSHIELD,HOOD HINGES,WIPER ARMS

May 4, 2001 Visibility

DAMAGED HOOD,WINDSHIELD,HOOD HINGES,WIPER ARMS

May 4, 2001 Visibility

DAMAGED HOOD,WINDSHIELD,HOOD HINGES,WIPER ARMS

Apr 27, 2001 Power Train

UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP OPERATING. A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NEED TO BE REBUILT/REPLACED. NOTE: SPECIALIST SAID THAT HAD HAD TO REBUILD/REPLACE SEVERAL DODGE TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS...

Apr 27, 2001 Power Train

UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP OPERATING. A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NEED TO BE REBUILT/REPLACED. NOTE: SPECIALIST SAID THAT HAD HAD TO REBUILD/REPLACE SEVERAL DODGE TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS...

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS CHANGE POSTION WHEN THE WIND BLOWS. DEALER HAS ADMITTED PROBLEM WAS NOTICED, THEY HAVE CHANGED DESIGN IN 1997 VEHICLES. THEY HAVE ALSO OFFERED TO PUT DIFFERENT MIRRORS ON THIS VEHICLE AT CONSUMER'S COST.*AK *SLC

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS CHANGE POSTION WHEN THE WIND BLOWS. DEALER HAS ADMITTED PROBLEM WAS NOTICED, THEY HAVE CHANGED DESIGN IN 1997 VEHICLES. THEY HAVE ALSO OFFERED TO PUT DIFFERENT MIRRORS ON THIS VEHICLE AT CONSUMER'S COST.*AK *SLC

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS CHANGE POSTION WHEN THE WIND BLOWS. DEALER HAS ADMITTED PROBLEM WAS NOTICED, THEY HAVE CHANGED DESIGN IN 1997 VEHICLES. THEY HAVE ALSO OFFERED TO PUT DIFFERENT MIRRORS ON THIS VEHICLE AT CONSUMER'S COST.*AK *SLC

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

SIDE MIRRORS CHANGE POSTION WHEN THE WIND BLOWS. DEALER HAS ADMITTED PROBLEM WAS NOTICED, THEY HAVE CHANGED DESIGN IN 1997 VEHICLES. THEY HAVE ALSO OFFERED TO PUT DIFFERENT MIRRORS ON THIS VEHICLE AT CONSUMER'S COST.*AK *SLC

Feb 26, 2001 Suspension

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A CLICKING SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING, AND A PROBLEM WITH WANDERING CROSS ROAD AT 40 OR MORE MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Suspension

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A CLICKING SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING, AND A PROBLEM WITH WANDERING CROSS ROAD AT 40 OR MORE MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Seats

WHILE GETTING INTO VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Seats

WHILE GETTING INTO VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIR 00V135, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT A LENGTHY TIME DUE TO DEALERSHIP NOT HAVING TRAINED TECHNICIANS, WHEN CONSUMER PICKED UP VEHICLE, WIRES WERE HANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO 1ST OR 2ND GEAR, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK AND I...

Feb 7, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIR 00V135, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT A LENGTHY TIME DUE TO DEALERSHIP NOT HAVING TRAINED TECHNICIANS, WHEN CONSUMER PICKED UP VEHICLE, WIRES WERE HANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO 1ST OR 2ND GEAR, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK AND I...

Jan 24, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAIL ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAIL ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WENT BACK INTO BACK SEAT. BOLT AND ANCHOR BROKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WENT BACK INTO BACK SEAT. BOLT AND ANCHOR BROKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED AFTER BEING INVOVED IN A UNDER DASH FIRE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.MANUFACTURER//DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER,. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED AFTER BEING INVOVED IN A UNDER DASH FIRE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.MANUFACTURER//DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER,. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THREE OF THE TRANSMISSIONS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, HOWEVER THE MOST RECENT TRANSMISSION THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE EVEN THOUGH IT HAD ONLY FAILED AFTER 4000 MILES. *SLC

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THREE OF THE TRANSMISSIONS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, HOWEVER THE MOST RECENT TRANSMISSION THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE EVEN THOUGH IT HAD ONLY FAILED AFTER 4000 MILES. *SLC

Dec 14, 2000 Visibility

SEVERAL OTHER DODGE RAM OWNERS I KNOW IN THE AREA HAVE REPORTED IDENTICAL WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN THE LAST FEW DAYS. IN EACH CASE, THE WIPERS QIUT WORKING AND REPEATED FUSE REPLACEMENT (20 A) RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE FUSE FAILURE. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM BASED ON THE NUMBER OF INCID...

Dec 14, 2000 Visibility

SEVERAL OTHER DODGE RAM OWNERS I KNOW IN THE AREA HAVE REPORTED IDENTICAL WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN THE LAST FEW DAYS. IN EACH CASE, THE WIPERS QIUT WORKING AND REPEATED FUSE REPLACEMENT (20 A) RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE FUSE FAILURE. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM BASED ON THE NUMBER OF INCID...

Dec 10, 2000 Power Train

DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION QUICK COOLER CONNECT PER NOTIFICATION. DEALER LEFT FITTING LOOSE, RESULTING IN FLUID LEAK AT 15720 MILES. I COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER HEADQUARTERS. CHRYSLER SAID THEY WOULD CONSIDER GOODWILL ASSISTANCE IF PROBLEM DEVELOPS AFTER WARRANTY. IN JUNE 2000, AT 49898 MILES, TRANS ...

Dec 10, 2000 Power Train

DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION QUICK COOLER CONNECT PER NOTIFICATION. DEALER LEFT FITTING LOOSE, RESULTING IN FLUID LEAK AT 15720 MILES. I COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER HEADQUARTERS. CHRYSLER SAID THEY WOULD CONSIDER GOODWILL ASSISTANCE IF PROBLEM DEVELOPS AFTER WARRANTY. IN JUNE 2000, AT 49898 MILES, TRANS ...

Nov 16, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING I-4 (EAST) HEADING TOWARDS DAYTONA, MY TRUCK SUDDENLY HAD EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND WITHIN 5 MINUTES, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE FLEW UP INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND TORE UP THE QUARTER PANEL FORWARD AND BEHIND THE WHEEL, TORE OFF THE MUDFLAP, AND BROKE OFF THE FENDER FLARE. I WAS ABL...

Nov 16, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING I-4 (EAST) HEADING TOWARDS DAYTONA, MY TRUCK SUDDENLY HAD EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND WITHIN 5 MINUTES, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE FLEW UP INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND TORE UP THE QUARTER PANEL FORWARD AND BEHIND THE WHEEL, TORE OFF THE MUDFLAP, AND BROKE OFF THE FENDER FLARE. I WAS ABL...

Nov 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS PROBLEM WAS STATED TO TWO DEALERSHIPS AND NIETHER WOULD ACT UPON THEM EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 95 MODEL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS PROBLEM WAS STATED TO TWO DEALERSHIPS AND NIETHER WOULD ACT UPON THEM EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 95 MODEL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND THE BRAKE LAMP COME ON AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON. BLOWER MOTOR SOMETIMES WON'T WORK WHEN SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND STARTING IT BACK UP. THEN, IF TAPPING THE BOTTLE IT WILL START UP. CONSUMER HAS HAD SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL FOR BLOWER SWITCH. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND THE BRAKE LAMP COME ON AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON. BLOWER MOTOR SOMETIMES WON'T WORK WHEN SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND STARTING IT BACK UP. THEN, IF TAPPING THE BOTTLE IT WILL START UP. CONSUMER HAS HAD SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL FOR BLOWER SWITCH. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND THE BRAKE LAMP COME ON AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON. BLOWER MOTOR SOMETIMES WON'T WORK WHEN SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND STARTING IT BACK UP. THEN, IF TAPPING THE BOTTLE IT WILL START UP. CONSUMER HAS HAD SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL FOR BLOWER SWITCH. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND THE BRAKE LAMP COME ON AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON. BLOWER MOTOR SOMETIMES WON'T WORK WHEN SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND STARTING IT BACK UP. THEN, IF TAPPING THE BOTTLE IT WILL START UP. CONSUMER HAS HAD SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL FOR BLOWER SWITCH. *AK

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAS A 96 DODGE RAM 1500 ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD BUBBLE FRONT PASENGER TIRES STARTED TO SHOWS CRACKS/SPLITS & DRY ROT. DEALER WILL PRORATE TIRES. DEALER & FIRESTONE WANT THE CONSUMER TO SIGN A FORM STATING THERE WAS NO LIABILTY ON THEM.*AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P255/70/R1...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAS A 96 DODGE RAM 1500 ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD BUBBLE FRONT PASENGER TIRES STARTED TO SHOWS CRACKS/SPLITS & DRY ROT. DEALER WILL PRORATE TIRES. DEALER & FIRESTONE WANT THE CONSUMER TO SIGN A FORM STATING THERE WAS NO LIABILTY ON THEM.*AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P255/70/R1...

Aug 14, 2000 Seats

FRONT POWER DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER SUPPORT TUBE SNAPPED IN HALF WHEN DRIVING CAUSING THE SEAT TO TILT SUDDENLY BACK A COUPLE OF INCHES STARTELING THE DRIVER AND CAUSING MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL . DEALER REFUSES TO COVER COST OF REPAIR BECAUSE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY. G OF INCHES

Aug 14, 2000 Tires

TREAD CAME OFF TIRE. TIRE RETAINED AIR. PREVIOUSLY, 3 OF SAME TYPE TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO SEPARATED BELTS.( DOT NUMBER: MK11C20V07 TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )

Aug 14, 2000 Seats

FRONT POWER DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER SUPPORT TUBE SNAPPED IN HALF WHEN DRIVING CAUSING THE SEAT TO TILT SUDDENLY BACK A COUPLE OF INCHES STARTELING THE DRIVER AND CAUSING MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL . DEALER REFUSES TO COVER COST OF REPAIR BECAUSE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY. G OF INCHES

Aug 14, 2000 Tires

TREAD CAME OFF TIRE. TIRE RETAINED AIR. PREVIOUSLY, 3 OF SAME TYPE TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO SEPARATED BELTS.( DOT NUMBER: MK11C20V07 TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *MJS

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE ROD/BEARINGS FAILED. *MJS

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *MJS

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE ROD/BEARINGS FAILED. *MJS

Aug 10, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN MIRRORS ARE FINE. BUT ON HIGHWAY, MIRRORS SLOWLY FOLD BACK TO THE WINDOW, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE REAR. DEALER IN CRESTVIEW, WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY HAVE A SOLUTION FOR IT, USING A PENNY. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN MIRRORS ARE FINE. BUT ON HIGHWAY, MIRRORS SLOWLY FOLD BACK TO THE WINDOW, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE REAR. DEALER IN CRESTVIEW, WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY HAVE A SOLUTION FOR IT, USING A PENNY. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

THIS TRUCK BURNED FROM THE BACK END MY SON WAS DRIVING AND WENT OFF THE ROAD ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND WHEN HE RETURNED TO PAVEMENT THE TRUCK WENT SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD AND THEN WENT OFF ON THE LEFT SIDE AND CRASHED AND BURNED, BURNING MY SON AND A FRIEND TO DEATH. WHAT WAS SO BAD I RECEIVED A RECALL...

Aug 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

THIS TRUCK BURNED FROM THE BACK END MY SON WAS DRIVING AND WENT OFF THE ROAD ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND WHEN HE RETURNED TO PAVEMENT THE TRUCK WENT SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD AND THEN WENT OFF ON THE LEFT SIDE AND CRASHED AND BURNED, BURNING MY SON AND A FRIEND TO DEATH. WHAT WAS SO BAD I RECEIVED A RECALL...

Jun 27, 2000 Power Train

POOR/LOSS OF ACCELERATION, SHIFTING AT HIGH RPM'S, HOT FLOOR BOARDS. THE GENERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USED BY DODGE (1996) DETERIORATED THE BANDS IN THE "TRANSMISSION CAUSING THEM TO SLIP AND FAIL IS MY OPIOION OF WHY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.*AK

Jun 27, 2000 Power Train

POOR/LOSS OF ACCELERATION, SHIFTING AT HIGH RPM'S, HOT FLOOR BOARDS. THE GENERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USED BY DODGE (1996) DETERIORATED THE BANDS IN THE "TRANSMISSION CAUSING THEM TO SLIP AND FAIL IS MY OPIOION OF WHY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.*AK

Jun 7, 2000 Suspension

TRUCK PULLS RIGHT / ALIGNMENT IS WITHIN NORMAL VALUES / APPEARED AT AROUND 49500 MILES. *AK

Jun 7, 2000 Suspension

TRUCK PULLS RIGHT / ALIGNMENT IS WITHIN NORMAL VALUES / APPEARED AT AROUND 49500 MILES. *AK

May 22, 2000 Steering

WHILE STEERING STEERING WHEEL ACTED LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. DEALER REPLACED STEERING BOX, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 22, 2000 Steering

WHILE STEERING STEERING WHEEL ACTED LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. DEALER REPLACED STEERING BOX, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 22, 2000 Steering

WHILE STEERING STEERING WHEEL ACTED LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. DEALER REPLACED STEERING BOX, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 22, 2000 Steering

WHILE STEERING STEERING WHEEL ACTED LIKE THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. DEALER REPLACED STEERING BOX, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 3, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 35MPH TRANSMISSION WENT OUT/LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL ACCELERATION. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER LINKED THE PROBLEM TO THE RADIATOR WHICH BACKED UP FLUID, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT 35MPH TRANSMISSION WENT OUT/LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL ACCELERATION. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER LINKED THE PROBLEM TO THE RADIATOR WHICH BACKED UP FLUID, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT 35MPH TRANSMISSION WENT OUT/LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL ACCELERATION. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER LINKED THE PROBLEM TO THE RADIATOR WHICH BACKED UP FLUID, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT 35MPH TRANSMISSION WENT OUT/LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL ACCELERATION. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER LINKED THE PROBLEM TO THE RADIATOR WHICH BACKED UP FLUID, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AT ANY SPEED. FAILS TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE WHEN VEHICLE WARM. PROBLEM BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY BUT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. TOOK TO DEALER 7/99 AND WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE. DEALER INFORMED ME TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REMOVED AT MY EXPENSE TO COM...

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AT ANY SPEED. FAILS TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE WHEN VEHICLE WARM. PROBLEM BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY BUT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. TOOK TO DEALER 7/99 AND WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE. DEALER INFORMED ME TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REMOVED AT MY EXPENSE TO COM...

Apr 3, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE 1/00 ; ORIGINAL EQ CHROME RIMS BENT, DEALER SAYS METAL IN RIM WAS INFERIOR. DID NOT OFFER TO REPLACE IT. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE 1/00 ; ORIGINAL EQ CHROME RIMS BENT, DEALER SAYS METAL IN RIM WAS INFERIOR. DID NOT OFFER TO REPLACE IT. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HER LANE AND HIT VEHICLE, KNOCKING IT ACROSS INTO A FIRE HYDRANT, SEATBELT DIDN'T CATCH. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. INVESTIGATOR TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WASN'T A HARD DIRECT HIT. *AK *ML

Mar 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HER LANE AND HIT VEHICLE, KNOCKING IT ACROSS INTO A FIRE HYDRANT, SEATBELT DIDN'T CATCH. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. INVESTIGATOR TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WASN'T A HARD DIRECT HIT. *AK *ML

Mar 21, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HER LANE AND HIT VEHICLE, KNOCKING IT ACROSS INTO A FIRE HYDRANT, SEATBELT DIDN'T CATCH. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. INVESTIGATOR TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WASN'T A HARD DIRECT HIT. *AK *ML

Mar 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HER LANE AND HIT VEHICLE, KNOCKING IT ACROSS INTO A FIRE HYDRANT, SEATBELT DIDN'T CATCH. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. INVESTIGATOR TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WASN'T A HARD DIRECT HIT. *AK *ML

Mar 20, 2000 Power Train

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE

Mar 20, 2000 Steering

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE

Mar 20, 2000 Power Train

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE

Mar 20, 2000 Steering

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE RADIO WERE REPALCED WITH NO PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, THE BRAKE SYSTEM I REPLACED MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH A $100 DEDUCTABLE AFTER CONTACTING CHYSLER, THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARM HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, I AM NOT DRIVING THE VECHICLE

Feb 24, 2000 Steering

FRONT END MISALIGNED DUE TO IDLE ARM,BALL JOINTS,TIE ROD ENDS PITMAN ARM AND STEERING FAILURE. YH

Feb 24, 2000 Steering

FRONT END MISALIGNED DUE TO IDLE ARM,BALL JOINTS,TIE ROD ENDS PITMAN ARM AND STEERING FAILURE. YH

Feb 24, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED DUE TO IDLE ARM,BALL JOINTS,TIE ROD ENDS PITMAN ARM AND STEERING FAILURE. YH

Feb 24, 2000 Steering

FRONT END MISALIGNED DUE TO IDLE ARM,BALL JOINTS,TIE ROD ENDS PITMAN ARM AND STEERING FAILURE. YH

Feb 24, 2000 Steering

FRONT END MISALIGNED DUE TO IDLE ARM,BALL JOINTS,TIE ROD ENDS PITMAN ARM AND STEERING FAILURE. YH

Feb 24, 2000 Steering

FRONT END MISALIGNED DUE TO IDLE ARM,BALL JOINTS,TIE ROD ENDS PITMAN ARM AND STEERING FAILURE. YH

Feb 24, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED DUE TO IDLE ARM,BALL JOINTS,TIE ROD ENDS PITMAN ARM AND STEERING FAILURE. YH

Feb 24, 2000 Steering

FRONT END MISALIGNED DUE TO IDLE ARM,BALL JOINTS,TIE ROD ENDS PITMAN ARM AND STEERING FAILURE. YH

Feb 20, 2000 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT MY TRANS HAS FAILED SINCE I PURCHASED IT. FIRST TIME THE DEALERSHIP REBUILT IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS TIME IT IS JUST ?!@#$% I HAVE NEVER HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH A VEHICLES POWERTRAIN AS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS ONE. I' M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS THIS PROBLEM EITHER. I'M WOR...

Feb 20, 2000 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT MY TRANS HAS FAILED SINCE I PURCHASED IT. FIRST TIME THE DEALERSHIP REBUILT IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS TIME IT IS JUST ?!@#$% I HAVE NEVER HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH A VEHICLES POWERTRAIN AS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS ONE. I' M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS THIS PROBLEM EITHER. I'M WOR...

Jan 27, 2000 Electrical System

5 CORE PLUGS REPLACED...INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED......THROTTLE POSITIONING SENESOR REPLACED...TWO BATTERIES REPLACED

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

5 CORE PLUGS REPLACED...INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED......THROTTLE POSITIONING SENESOR REPLACED...TWO BATTERIES REPLACED

Jan 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

5 CORE PLUGS REPLACED...INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED......THROTTLE POSITIONING SENESOR REPLACED...TWO BATTERIES REPLACED

Jan 27, 2000 Electrical System

5 CORE PLUGS REPLACED...INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED......THROTTLE POSITIONING SENESOR REPLACED...TWO BATTERIES REPLACED

Jan 27, 2000 Electrical System

5 CORE PLUGS REPLACED...INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED......THROTTLE POSITIONING SENESOR REPLACED...TWO BATTERIES REPLACED

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

5 CORE PLUGS REPLACED...INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED......THROTTLE POSITIONING SENESOR REPLACED...TWO BATTERIES REPLACED

Jan 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

5 CORE PLUGS REPLACED...INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED......THROTTLE POSITIONING SENESOR REPLACED...TWO BATTERIES REPLACED

Jan 27, 2000 Electrical System

5 CORE PLUGS REPLACED...INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED......THROTTLE POSITIONING SENESOR REPLACED...TWO BATTERIES REPLACED

Jan 24, 2000 Electrical System

COMPUTER CHIP WILL NOT START THE CAR, CAR DIES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHEN TRAFFIC IS COMING. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE A COMPUTER CHIP THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Electrical System

COMPUTER CHIP WILL NOT START THE CAR, CAR DIES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHEN TRAFFIC IS COMING. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE A COMPUTER CHIP THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR OR OVERDRIVE AT SPEED BETWEEN 40-45 MPH, VEHICLE WILL EITHER NOT SHIFT AND STAY IN 2ND GEARSO RPMS CONTINUE TO RISE OR WILL ACT AS IF IN NEUTRAL AND NOT SHIFT OR RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL, ONLY RESULTING IN HIGH RPMS. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR OR OVERDRIVE AT SPEED BETWEEN 40-45 MPH, VEHICLE WILL EITHER NOT SHIFT AND STAY IN 2ND GEARSO RPMS CONTINUE TO RISE OR WILL ACT AS IF IN NEUTRAL AND NOT SHIFT OR RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL, ONLY RESULTING IN HIGH RPMS. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR OR OVERDRIVE AT SPEED BETWEEN 40-45 MPH, VEHICLE WILL EITHER NOT SHIFT AND STAY IN 2ND GEARSO RPMS CONTINUE TO RISE OR WILL ACT AS IF IN NEUTRAL AND NOT SHIFT OR RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL, ONLY RESULTING IN HIGH RPMS. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR OR OVERDRIVE AT SPEED BETWEEN 40-45 MPH, VEHICLE WILL EITHER NOT SHIFT AND STAY IN 2ND GEARSO RPMS CONTINUE TO RISE OR WILL ACT AS IF IN NEUTRAL AND NOT SHIFT OR RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL, ONLY RESULTING IN HIGH RPMS. *AK

Jan 13, 2000 Steering

I AM ON MY FOURTH STEERING COLUMN WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES.DID I BUY A LEMON OR CAN YOU HELP ME? THE DODGE PEOPLE ONLY SAID THEY WOULD ONLY DOCUMENT IT. THANK YOU.

Jan 13, 2000 Steering

I AM ON MY FOURTH STEERING COLUMN WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES.DID I BUY A LEMON OR CAN YOU HELP ME? THE DODGE PEOPLE ONLY SAID THEY WOULD ONLY DOCUMENT IT. THANK YOU.

Jan 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER MAKING KNOCKING NOISE WHICH GOT PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AND NOW THAT TRANSMISSION IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE AFTER ONLY A FEW DAYS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MODEL OF TRANSMISSION MAY BE DEFECTIVE AS IT FAILED AFTER ONL...

Jan 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER MAKING KNOCKING NOISE WHICH GOT PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AND NOW THAT TRANSMISSION IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE AFTER ONLY A FEW DAYS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MODEL OF TRANSMISSION MAY BE DEFECTIVE AS IT FAILED AFTER ONL...

Nov 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. DEALER SOLD ME A NEW SWITCH/KIT AND PROVIDED INSTALLLATION INFORMATION FOR THEIR SAFETY RECALL 819 (WHICH THEY SAID DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE). INSTRUCTIONS TALK AB...

Nov 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. DEALER SOLD ME A NEW SWITCH/KIT AND PROVIDED INSTALLLATION INFORMATION FOR THEIR SAFETY RECALL 819 (WHICH THEY SAID DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE). INSTRUCTIONS TALK AB...

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR WHEN SHIFTING. ALSIO, ENGINE WAS RACING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR WHEN SHIFTING. ALSIO, ENGINE WAS RACING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR WHEN SHIFTING. ALSIO, ENGINE WAS RACING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR WHEN SHIFTING. ALSIO, ENGINE WAS RACING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IF DRIVING WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON HIGH, INGNITION SWITCH GETS SO HOT IT WILL BURN YOUR HAND IF YOU TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF COLLUM, ALSO YOU LOOSE THE ENGINE IN TRAFFIC. BRAKES ON REAR NOT STRONG ENOUGH WITH LOAD

Oct 3, 1999 Electrical System Crash

IF DRIVING WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON HIGH, INGNITION SWITCH GETS SO HOT IT WILL BURN YOUR HAND IF YOU TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF COLLUM, ALSO YOU LOOSE THE ENGINE IN TRAFFIC. BRAKES ON REAR NOT STRONG ENOUGH WITH LOAD

Oct 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IF DRIVING WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON HIGH, INGNITION SWITCH GETS SO HOT IT WILL BURN YOUR HAND IF YOU TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF COLLUM, ALSO YOU LOOSE THE ENGINE IN TRAFFIC. BRAKES ON REAR NOT STRONG ENOUGH WITH LOAD

Oct 3, 1999 Electrical System Crash

IF DRIVING WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON HIGH, INGNITION SWITCH GETS SO HOT IT WILL BURN YOUR HAND IF YOU TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF COLLUM, ALSO YOU LOOSE THE ENGINE IN TRAFFIC. BRAKES ON REAR NOT STRONG ENOUGH WITH LOAD

Sep 27, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT 45MPH THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES, MAKING IT UNCONTROLABLE. DEALER SAYS THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. GOODYEAR SAYS ITS THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT 45MPH THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES, MAKING IT UNCONTROLABLE. DEALER SAYS THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. GOODYEAR SAYS ITS THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES, ONE OR MORE LIFTERS BEGIN TO TICK. THE TICKING REMAINS THROUGHOUT THE TIME THE TRUCK RUNS. IF THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND THE ENGINE COOLS, THE TICKING IS NOT PRESENT ON START-UP BUT BEGINS AGAIN IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THE OIL IS CHANGES EVERY 3,000 MIL...

Sep 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES, ONE OR MORE LIFTERS BEGIN TO TICK. THE TICKING REMAINS THROUGHOUT THE TIME THE TRUCK RUNS. IF THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND THE ENGINE COOLS, THE TICKING IS NOT PRESENT ON START-UP BUT BEGINS AGAIN IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THE OIL IS CHANGES EVERY 3,000 MIL...

Sep 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND CATCHES ON FIRE. ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH WILL GO OUT. ALSO. DEALER HAS SENT AN UPDATED OWNERS MANUEL. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND CATCHES ON FIRE. ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH WILL GO OUT. ALSO. DEALER HAS SENT AN UPDATED OWNERS MANUEL. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Visibility

LEFT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR AND INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATES CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE A BLUR. NLM

Sep 1, 1999 Visibility

LEFT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR AND INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATES CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE A BLUR. NLM

Sep 1, 1999 Visibility

LEFT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR AND INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATES CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE A BLUR. NLM

Sep 1, 1999 Visibility

LEFT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR AND INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATES CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE A BLUR. NLM

Aug 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT, AND ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT, AND ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT, AND ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT, AND ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT, AND ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT, AND ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THERE IS SHAKING WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO PITMAN AND THE IDLER ARM MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THERE IS SHAKING WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO PITMAN AND THE IDLER ARM MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THERE IS SHAKING WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO PITMAN AND THE IDLER ARM MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THERE IS SHAKING WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO PITMAN AND THE IDLER ARM MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Visibility

THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD.

Aug 16, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE CLUNKING AND LOOSENESS NOISE IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE DUE TO EXCESSIVELY WORN FRONT END COMPONENTS. *YC

Aug 16, 1999 Visibility

THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD.

Aug 16, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE CLUNKING AND LOOSENESS NOISE IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE DUE TO EXCESSIVELY WORN FRONT END COMPONENTS. *YC

Aug 4, 1999 Equipment

TURNED ON AIR CONDITIONER AND IT BLEW HOT AIR. GOT IT RECHARGED. IT STILL WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THE EVAPORATOR HAD FAILED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *YC

Aug 4, 1999 Equipment

TURNED ON AIR CONDITIONER AND IT BLEW HOT AIR. GOT IT RECHARGED. IT STILL WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THE EVAPORATOR HAD FAILED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *YC

Jul 30, 1999 Power Train

WAS SHIFTING INTO DRIVE & VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ACTED LIKE IT WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION. HAD TO GUN MOTOR TO SHIFT & VEHICLE WOULD JERK FORWARD QUICKLY. WOULD HAVE TO KEEP FOOT ON BRAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED & NOTHING COULD BE FO...

Jul 30, 1999 Power Train

WAS SHIFTING INTO DRIVE & VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ACTED LIKE IT WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION. HAD TO GUN MOTOR TO SHIFT & VEHICLE WOULD JERK FORWARD QUICKLY. WOULD HAVE TO KEEP FOOT ON BRAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED & NOTHING COULD BE FO...

Jul 16, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JULY OF 96. IN JULY OF 97 A POPPING NOISE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN.. THE VEHICLE HAD 21,500 MILES ON IT. MY DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN WITH A NEW ONE UNDER WARRANTY. JULY OF 99 THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED MAKING THE SAME NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Jul 16, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JULY OF 96. IN JULY OF 97 A POPPING NOISE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN.. THE VEHICLE HAD 21,500 MILES ON IT. MY DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN WITH A NEW ONE UNDER WARRANTY. JULY OF 99 THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED MAKING THE SAME NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Jul 14, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGED FROM STEERING BOX, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGED FROM STEERING BOX, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Seat Belts

WHILE PLACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN VEHICLE. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. CSS CANNOT BE SECURED TIGHTLY TO VEHICLE SEAT; CSS STILL MOVES 6-12 INCHES FRONT TO BACK AND SIDE TO SIDE. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Seat Belts

WHILE PLACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN VEHICLE. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. CSS CANNOT BE SECURED TIGHTLY TO VEHICLE SEAT; CSS STILL MOVES 6-12 INCHES FRONT TO BACK AND SIDE TO SIDE. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Electrical System

MY TRUCK WOULD NOT START. FIRST I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, THEN A FUEL PUMP AND FINALLY A NEW ECU. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND SHUTDOWN. I WAS TOLD BY THE PARTS MAN AT DALLAS DODGE THAT THE ECUS ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL ...

Jun 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY TRUCK WOULD NOT START. FIRST I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, THEN A FUEL PUMP AND FINALLY A NEW ECU. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND SHUTDOWN. I WAS TOLD BY THE PARTS MAN AT DALLAS DODGE THAT THE ECUS ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL ...

Jun 8, 1999 Electrical System

MY TRUCK WOULD NOT START. FIRST I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, THEN A FUEL PUMP AND FINALLY A NEW ECU. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND SHUTDOWN. I WAS TOLD BY THE PARTS MAN AT DALLAS DODGE THAT THE ECUS ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL ...

Jun 8, 1999 Electrical System

MY TRUCK WOULD NOT START. FIRST I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, THEN A FUEL PUMP AND FINALLY A NEW ECU. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND SHUTDOWN. I WAS TOLD BY THE PARTS MAN AT DALLAS DODGE THAT THE ECUS ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL ...

Jun 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY TRUCK WOULD NOT START. FIRST I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, THEN A FUEL PUMP AND FINALLY A NEW ECU. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND SHUTDOWN. I WAS TOLD BY THE PARTS MAN AT DALLAS DODGE THAT THE ECUS ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL ...

Jun 8, 1999 Electrical System

MY TRUCK WOULD NOT START. FIRST I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, THEN A FUEL PUMP AND FINALLY A NEW ECU. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND SHUTDOWN. I WAS TOLD BY THE PARTS MAN AT DALLAS DODGE THAT THE ECUS ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL ...

Feb 10, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE FRAYED/STUCK. ALSO FUEL LINE LEAK, AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKES.

Feb 10, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THROTTLE CABLE FRAYED/STUCK. ALSO FUEL LINE LEAK, AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKES.

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THROTTLE CABLE FRAYED/STUCK. ALSO FUEL LINE LEAK, AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKES.

Feb 10, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE FRAYED/STUCK. ALSO FUEL LINE LEAK, AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKES.

Feb 10, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THROTTLE CABLE FRAYED/STUCK. ALSO FUEL LINE LEAK, AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKES.

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THROTTLE CABLE FRAYED/STUCK. ALSO FUEL LINE LEAK, AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKES.

Jan 29, 1999 Visibility

THE PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOTOR BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, THE STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY LOOSE, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PRESENTLY, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AND OTHER PARTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE ...

Jan 29, 1999 Steering

THE PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOTOR BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, THE STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY LOOSE, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PRESENTLY, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AND OTHER PARTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE ...

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

THE PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOTOR BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, THE STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY LOOSE, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PRESENTLY, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AND OTHER PARTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE ...

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

THE PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOTOR BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, THE STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY LOOSE, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PRESENTLY, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AND OTHER PARTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE ...

Jan 29, 1999 Visibility

THE PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOTOR BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, THE STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY LOOSE, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PRESENTLY, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AND OTHER PARTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE ...

Jan 29, 1999 Steering

THE PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOTOR BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, THE STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY LOOSE, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PRESENTLY, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AND OTHER PARTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE ...

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

THE PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOTOR BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, THE STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY LOOSE, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PRESENTLY, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AND OTHER PARTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE ...

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

THE PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOTOR BROKE, WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. ALSO, THE STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY LOOSE, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PRESENTLY, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AND OTHER PARTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE ...

Dec 14, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSCURE VISION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

Dec 14, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSCURE VISION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

Dec 8, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY MPH AND WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER TRIED TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND KEEP FOCUSED ON THE ROAD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED.*AK

Dec 8, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY MPH AND WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER TRIED TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND KEEP FOCUSED ON THE ROAD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED.*AK

Nov 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF. ENGINE HAS TO BE RPLACED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF. ENGINE HAS TO BE RPLACED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF. ENGINE HAS TO BE RPLACED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF. ENGINE HAS TO BE RPLACED. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST CAUSED PULLING OF RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WHEN BRAKING.

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKED UP AND FAILED.

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SENSOR FAILED.

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST CAUSED PULLING OF RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WHEN BRAKING.

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKED UP AND FAILED.

Nov 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SENSOR FAILED.

Sep 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKES AND ALWAYS PULL TO THE LEFT.

Sep 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKES AND ALWAYS PULL TO THE LEFT.

Sep 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKES AND ALWAYS PULL TO THE LEFT.

Sep 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKES AND ALWAYS PULL TO THE LEFT.

Sep 10, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH RIGHT KNUCKLE ARM BROKE, CAUSING SAFETY PROBLEMS. CONSUMER NOTES VEHICLE DID NOT HIT A POTHOLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Sep 10, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH RIGHT KNUCKLE ARM BROKE, CAUSING SAFETY PROBLEMS. CONSUMER NOTES VEHICLE DID NOT HIT A POTHOLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Steering

CLAMP HOLDING STEERING LINKAGE TO STEERING BOX FELL OFF CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. VEHICLE WAS GOING 5 MPH AND RAN OVER CURB.

Aug 27, 1998 Steering

CLAMP HOLDING STEERING LINKAGE TO STEERING BOX FELL OFF CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. VEHICLE WAS GOING 5 MPH AND RAN OVER CURB.

Aug 18, 1998 Unknown Or Other

ALUMINUM INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER BROKEN. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN SOLO COLOSION DUE PARTIALLY TO TIRE TREAD ON ONE TIRE SEPARATING FROM TIRE CASING. DRIVER LOST CONTROL VEHICLE ROLLED ONTO RIGHT SIDE. DAMAGE TO FRONT END DID NOT APPEAR SERIOUS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER TO FRACTURE A...

Aug 18, 1998 Unknown Or Other

ALUMINUM INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER BROKEN. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN SOLO COLOSION DUE PARTIALLY TO TIRE TREAD ON ONE TIRE SEPARATING FROM TIRE CASING. DRIVER LOST CONTROL VEHICLE ROLLED ONTO RIGHT SIDE. DAMAGE TO FRONT END DID NOT APPEAR SERIOUS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER TO FRACTURE A...

Jul 2, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. AFTER TRAVELING 65MPH & HITTING A SMALL VEHICLE THAT PULLED IN FRONT OF HER. *AK A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHRYSLER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND STATED IT WAS TWISTED AND BADLY DAMAGED, HOWEVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE SITE OF IMPACT. *SLC

Jul 2, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. AFTER TRAVELING 65MPH & HITTING A SMALL VEHICLE THAT PULLED IN FRONT OF HER. *AK A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHRYSLER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND STATED IT WAS TWISTED AND BADLY DAMAGED, HOWEVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE SITE OF IMPACT. *SLC

Jul 1, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER'S REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED. QCAW

Jul 1, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER'S REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED. QCAW

Jun 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE DEALERSHIP ON 3-17-98 FOR REPAIRS ON BRAKES. DEALERSHIP SAID BRAKES WERE FINE. SECOND TIME DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES. BUT CONSUMER MARKED NUT ON WHEEL TO SEE IF DEALER WAS REPAIRING VEHICLE, AND THE MARKS LINED UP STILL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A ...

Jun 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE DEALERSHIP ON 3-17-98 FOR REPAIRS ON BRAKES. DEALERSHIP SAID BRAKES WERE FINE. SECOND TIME DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES. BUT CONSUMER MARKED NUT ON WHEEL TO SEE IF DEALER WAS REPAIRING VEHICLE, AND THE MARKS LINED UP STILL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A ...

Jun 17, 1998 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECT FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR RECALL REPAIR.

Jun 11, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECT FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR RECALL REPAIR.

Jun 8, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GREY WIRE FROM FUEL PUMP TO SENDING UNIT IN FUEL TANK FAILED, BAD CONNECTION OVER HEATED AND MELTED IN FUEL TANK. THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AS A RESULT.

Jun 8, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GREY WIRE FROM FUEL PUMP TO SENDING UNIT IN FUEL TANK FAILED, BAD CONNECTION OVER HEATED AND MELTED IN FUEL TANK. THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AS A RESULT.

Jun 3, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT ANCHORS ARE POINTED METAL WHICH MAY CAUSE THE BELT TO RIP OR TEAR WHEN THE BELT IS PULLED AGAINST THE ANCHORS.

Jun 3, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT ANCHORS ARE POINTED METAL WHICH MAY CAUSE THE BELT TO RIP OR TEAR WHEN THE BELT IS PULLED AGAINST THE ANCHORS.

May 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE VAPOR CANISTER HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE WHICH IS NOW CLOGGED. *AK

May 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE VAPOR CANISTER HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE WHICH IS NOW CLOGGED. *AK

Apr 29, 1998 Suspension

THE WHEEL BEARING ON THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY TO LEFT LANE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILED, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURIES. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Apr 29, 1998 Suspension

THE WHEEL BEARING ON THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY TO LEFT LANE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILED, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURIES. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Apr 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE ORIGINATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Apr 19, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER A NEW FUEL ROLLOVER VALVE WAS INSTALLED AS PER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 748. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Apr 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE ORIGINATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Apr 19, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER A NEW FUEL ROLLOVER VALVE WAS INSTALLED AS PER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 748. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Apr 15, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DURING AN ACCIDENT AIR BAG'S DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 15, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE ORIGINATING UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Apr 15, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DURING AN ACCIDENT AIR BAG'S DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 15, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE ORIGINATING UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Apr 8, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLING. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Apr 8, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MAKES CLUNKING NOISE.

Apr 8, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLING. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL OCCASIONALLY, ALMOST RESULTING IN A COLLISION DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL.

Apr 8, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLING. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Apr 8, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MAKES CLUNKING NOISE.

Apr 8, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLING. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL OCCASIONALLY, ALMOST RESULTING IN A COLLISION DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL.

Feb 18, 1998 Power Train

MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS COLD ENGINE HESITATION AND INSTALLED A NEW TRANSMISSION WITH A CONTROLLER REFLASH. THE NEW TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND CAUSED A CRASH.

Feb 18, 1998 Power Train

MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS COLD ENGINE HESITATION AND INSTALLED A NEW TRANSMISSION WITH A CONTROLLER REFLASH. THE NEW TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND CAUSED A CRASH.

Feb 5, 1998 Structure

WATER LEAKS AROUND THE DOORS AND POOLS ON THE FLOORBOARD DUE TO A POSSIBLE GASKET OR SEAL FAILURE.

Feb 5, 1998 Structure

WATER LEAKS AROUND THE DOORS AND POOLS ON THE FLOORBOARD DUE TO A POSSIBLE GASKET OR SEAL FAILURE.

Jan 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE WEAR SEEMS EXCESSIVE AND AT TIMES THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK WELL.

Jan 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE WEAR SEEMS EXCESSIVE AND AT TIMES THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK WELL.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

CONTINUOUS OUT OF ALIGNMENT; INABILITY TO HOLD ALIGNMENT. FRONT TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY ON OUTER EDGES.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES DUE TO ABNORMAL, EXCESSIVE AND EXTREME WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGES OF FRONT TIRES. AGAIN AT 17,500.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY BECAUSE VEHICLE CANNOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

CONTINUOUS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, INABILITY TO HOLD ALIGNMENT.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. EXCESSIVE WEAR TO FRONT TIRES THAT CAUSES VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WITH STEERING WHEEL HELD STRAIGHT.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. EXCESSIVE WEAR TO FRONT TIRES THAT CAUSES VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WITH STEERING WHEEL HELD STRAIGHT.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

CONTINUOUS OUT OF ALIGNMENT; INABILITY TO HOLD ALIGNMENT. FRONT TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY ON OUTER EDGES.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES DUE TO ABNORMAL, EXCESSIVE AND EXTREME WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGES OF FRONT TIRES. AGAIN AT 17,500.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY BECAUSE VEHICLE CANNOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

CONTINUOUS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, INABILITY TO HOLD ALIGNMENT.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. EXCESSIVE WEAR TO FRONT TIRES THAT CAUSES VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WITH STEERING WHEEL HELD STRAIGHT.

Dec 30, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. EXCESSIVE WEAR TO FRONT TIRES THAT CAUSES VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WITH STEERING WHEEL HELD STRAIGHT.

Nov 4, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Suspension

WHEEL ALIGNMENT FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Equipment

VENT VACCUM IN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Suspension

WHEEL ALIGNMENT FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Equipment

VENT VACCUM IN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

BUMPERS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

BUMPERS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULE FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKED UP IN WET WEATHER CAUSING MINOR REAR END COLLISION.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL.

Oct 22, 1997 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALL SPLIT (GOODYEAR WRANGLER P245/75R16).

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKED UP IN WET WEATHER CAUSING MINOR REAR END COLLISION.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL.

Oct 22, 1997 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALL SPLIT (GOODYEAR WRANGLER P245/75R16).

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW.

Oct 20, 1997 Suspension

REAR END SEAL LEAKED.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Suspension

BEARINGS FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW.

Oct 20, 1997 Suspension

REAR END SEAL LEAKED.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Suspension

BEARINGS FAILED.

Oct 14, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END BALL JOINTS BROKE, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 14, 1997 Power Train

RECALL REPAIR NOTICE SENT TO CONSUMER, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO MAKE THE NECESSARY RECALLED REPAIR.

Oct 14, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END BALL JOINTS BROKE, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 14, 1997 Power Train

RECALL REPAIR NOTICE SENT TO CONSUMER, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO MAKE THE NECESSARY RECALLED REPAIR.

Sep 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/VACUUM FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Tires

GOODYEAR (P245/75/16) TIRES FAILED 6 TIMES.

Sep 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/VACUUM FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Tires

GOODYEAR (P245/75/16) TIRES FAILED 6 TIMES.

Sep 11, 1997 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT THAT IS ACTIVATED BY DOOR HAS FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Steering

STEERING SHAFT FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT THAT IS ACTIVATED BY DOOR HAS FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Steering

STEERING SHAFT FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Sep 3, 1997 Suspension

REAR WHEEL BEARING GASKETS FAILED.

Sep 3, 1997 Suspension

REAR WHEEL BEARING GASKETS FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAM SENSOR FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLER MOTOR FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAM SENSOR FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLER MOTOR FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Equipment

SPEAKER CRACKLING.

Aug 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Equipment

SPEAKER CRACKLING.

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/ BRAKES FADE AWAY. CONSUMER AWAITING TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/ BRAKES FADE AWAY. CONSUMER AWAITING TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Aug 20, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE HAS GRINDING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING, REPLACEMENT OF NEW SHAFT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Aug 20, 1997 Power Train

OWNER HAS RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET SERVICE FOR THE VEHICLE. (QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLER PRESSURE LINE)

Aug 20, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE HAS GRINDING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING, REPLACEMENT OF NEW SHAFT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Aug 20, 1997 Power Train

OWNER HAS RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET SERVICE FOR THE VEHICLE. (QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLER PRESSURE LINE)

Aug 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, THEY LOCK UP WHEN BRAKING HARD.

Aug 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, THEY LOCK UP WHEN BRAKING HARD.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS POOR. IN SOME INSTANCES BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND STOPPING DISTANCES ARE POOR.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS POOR. IN SOME INSTANCES BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND STOPPING DISTANCES ARE POOR.

Jul 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTROL PROGRAM--VEHICLE STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION, PREMATURE COMBUSTION WHILE RUNNING, NO MOVEMENT BELOW 1500 RPM, ENGINE DOES NOT GENERATE OUTPUT ABOVE 2200 RPM UNTIL VEHICLE EXCEEDS 60 MPH.

Jul 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTROL PROGRAM--VEHICLE STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION, PREMATURE COMBUSTION WHILE RUNNING, NO MOVEMENT BELOW 1500 RPM, ENGINE DOES NOT GENERATE OUTPUT ABOVE 2200 RPM UNTIL VEHICLE EXCEEDS 60 MPH.

Jul 24, 1997 Power Train Fire

ENGINE FIRE DUE TO THE PLASTIC RETAINERS IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLER. *AK

Jul 24, 1997 Power Train Fire

ENGINE FIRE DUE TO THE PLASTIC RETAINERS IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLER. *AK

Jun 26, 1997 Seats

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE W/ PASSENGER IN EXTENDED CAB SEAT, DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES TOWARD STEERING WHEEL, DRIVER LOSES STEERING CONTROL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED NEEDS NEW FRONT SEAT. *AK

Jun 26, 1997 Seats

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE W/ PASSENGER IN EXTENDED CAB SEAT, DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES TOWARD STEERING WHEEL, DRIVER LOSES STEERING CONTROL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED NEEDS NEW FRONT SEAT. *AK

May 30, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES/NOISY.

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES GRINDING.

May 30, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

TPS SENSOR FAILED.

May 30, 1997 Electrical System

HARD STARTING WHEN ENGINE HOT.

May 30, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE MISALIGNED/PULLING TO RIGHT.

May 30, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION VIBRATES/NOISY.

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES GRINDING.

May 30, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

TPS SENSOR FAILED.

May 30, 1997 Electrical System

HARD STARTING WHEN ENGINE HOT.

May 30, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE MISALIGNED/PULLING TO RIGHT.

May 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE REAR BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AND THE REAR OF THE TRUCK JUMPED UP. *AK

May 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE REAR BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AND THE REAR OF THE TRUCK JUMPED UP. *AK

May 19, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RAIL LINE DEFECTIVE.

May 19, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RAIL LINE DEFECTIVE.

Apr 25, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 25, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ON ICY AND SNOWY ROAD CONDITIONS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP AND THE REAR WHEELS DO NOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP (3) TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP NOW. *AK

Apr 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ON ICY AND SNOWY ROAD CONDITIONS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP AND THE REAR WHEELS DO NOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP (3) TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP NOW. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Steering

STEERING SHAFT FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Steering

STEERING SHAFT FAILED.

Apr 14, 1997 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING CAR; ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED; CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE & WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES; DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN; FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT; MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT CAR; INSURANCE COMPANY HAD PRIVATE REPRESENTATIVE LOOK AT CAR; FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER CAR DUE TO LOCATIO...

Apr 14, 1997 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING CAR; ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED; CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE & WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES; DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN; FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT; MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT CAR; INSURANCE COMPANY HAD PRIVATE REPRESENTATIVE LOOK AT CAR; FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER CAR DUE TO LOCATIO...

Apr 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Apr 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Apr 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS/ROTORS AND CALIPERS, THEY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT EVERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES, PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED 4 TIMES, ROTORS TURNED AND REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS/ROTORS AND CALIPERS, THEY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT EVERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES, PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED 4 TIMES, ROTORS TURNED AND REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS/ROTORS AND CALIPERS, THEY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT EVERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES, PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED 4 TIMES, ROTORS TURNED AND REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS/ROTORS AND CALIPERS, THEY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT EVERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES, PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED 4 TIMES, ROTORS TURNED AND REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS/ROTORS AND CALIPERS, THEY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT EVERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES, PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED 4 TIMES, ROTORS TURNED AND REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS/ROTORS AND CALIPERS, THEY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT EVERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES, PADS/CALIPERS REPLACED 4 TIMES, ROTORS TURNED AND REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ALONG AND TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY GRAB AND THE TRUCK DOES A NOSE DIVES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BRAKES GRAB AND PULL IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ALONG AND TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY GRAB AND THE TRUCK DOES A NOSE DIVES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BRAKES GRAB AND PULL IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLING WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING.

Feb 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLING WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING.

Feb 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY LOCK UP, TOOK TO DEALER, HE SAID THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT CAN'T REMEDY THE SITUATION. *AK

Feb 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY LOCK UP, TOOK TO DEALER, HE SAID THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT CAN'T REMEDY THE SITUATION. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKING A NOISE LIKE THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL. BRAKE PEDAL GOT SOFT, ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES AND MACHINED DRUMS. DEGLAZED SHOES ON 12-31-,1-7-97 MILEAGE 1207, BRAKES MAKING A CLINGIING NOSIE. NO BRAKE POWER,REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES NOT WORKING. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKING A NOISE LIKE THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL. BRAKE PEDAL GOT SOFT, ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES AND MACHINED DRUMS. DEGLAZED SHOES ON 12-31-,1-7-97 MILEAGE 1207, BRAKES MAKING A CLINGIING NOSIE. NO BRAKE POWER,REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES NOT WORKING. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKING A NOISE LIKE THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL. BRAKE PEDAL GOT SOFT, ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES AND MACHINED DRUMS. DEGLAZED SHOES ON 12-31-,1-7-97 MILEAGE 1207, BRAKES MAKING A CLINGIING NOSIE. NO BRAKE POWER,REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES NOT WORKING. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKING A NOISE LIKE THEY WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL. BRAKE PEDAL GOT SOFT, ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES AND MACHINED DRUMS. DEGLAZED SHOES ON 12-31-,1-7-97 MILEAGE 1207, BRAKES MAKING A CLINGIING NOSIE. NO BRAKE POWER,REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES NOT WORKING. *AK

Jan 29, 1997 Suspension

REAR AXLE IS COMING APART AND SEPERATING AT BOLTS THAT HOLD AXLE WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE PERFORMANCE THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED, HESITATES, ROUGH IDLE, AND PROBLEMS STARTING.

Jan 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 29, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SKIPS/SLIPS SECOND GEAR CONTINUALLY, UNABLE TO RECTIFY.

Jan 29, 1997 Electrical System

CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL SHORTS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW.

Jan 29, 1997 Electrical System

FAILED WIRE IN THE TRUCK'S TRAILER RECEIVER PLUG.

Jan 29, 1997 Equipment

WHILE CHANGING TIRE, RATCHET WRENCH BROKE, LUG SHAFT BENT AND JACK JAMMED.

Jan 29, 1997 Suspension

REAR AXLE IS COMING APART AND SEPERATING AT BOLTS THAT HOLD AXLE WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE PERFORMANCE THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED, HESITATES, ROUGH IDLE, AND PROBLEMS STARTING.

Jan 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 29, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SKIPS/SLIPS SECOND GEAR CONTINUALLY, UNABLE TO RECTIFY.

Jan 29, 1997 Electrical System

CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL SHORTS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW.

Jan 29, 1997 Electrical System

FAILED WIRE IN THE TRUCK'S TRAILER RECEIVER PLUG.

Jan 29, 1997 Equipment

WHILE CHANGING TIRE, RATCHET WRENCH BROKE, LUG SHAFT BENT AND JACK JAMMED.

Jan 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING ABS YELLOW LIGHT COMES ON, ALSO THE REGULAR LIGHT RED COMES ON, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS PULLING. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING ABS YELLOW LIGHT COMES ON, ALSO THE REGULAR LIGHT RED COMES ON, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS PULLING. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING NORMAL DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE WHEN BRAKING IS INVOLVED. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING NORMAL DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE WHEN BRAKING IS INVOLVED. *AK

Nov 25, 1996 Power Train

LOUD NOISE/CLATTER FROM DRIVE TRAIN AT SPEEDS OF 45-60 MPH.

Nov 25, 1996 Power Train

LOUD NOISE/CLATTER FROM DRIVE TRAIN AT SPEEDS OF 45-60 MPH.

Nov 19, 1996 Power Train

THE HYDRAULIC LINE TO THE CLUCTH ASSEMBLY IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE LINE TO MELT.*AK

Nov 19, 1996 Power Train

THE HYDRAULIC LINE TO THE CLUCTH ASSEMBLY IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE LINE TO MELT.*AK

Nov 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO THE SMELL OF BURNING BRAKE PADS IS EXPERIENCED. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO THE SMELL OF BURNING BRAKE PADS IS EXPERIENCED. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO THE SMELL OF BURNING BRAKE PADS IS EXPERIENCED. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO THE SMELL OF BURNING BRAKE PADS IS EXPERIENCED. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVEN OCCASIONS CARBON MONOXIDE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM CAME THROUGH AIR VENTS, CAUSING SICKNESS.

Nov 13, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVEN OCCASIONS CARBON MONOXIDE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM CAME THROUGH AIR VENTS, CAUSING SICKNESS.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND PULLING TRAILER LOAD, UPON BRAKING, ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND PULLING TRAILER LOAD, UPON BRAKING, ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR ABS PERFORMANCE, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ALSO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR ABS PERFORMANCE, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ALSO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Sep 24, 1996 Wheels

FRONT DRIVER LUGS AND BOLTS STRAPPED OFF, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO COME OFF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 24, 1996 Wheels

FRONT DRIVER LUGS AND BOLTS STRAPPED OFF, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO COME OFF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Aug 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE BACK BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE FUEL TANK, BROKE AND CAUSED THE TANK TO ALMOST FALLL OFF.*AK

Aug 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE BACK BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE FUEL TANK, BROKE AND CAUSED THE TANK TO ALMOST FALLL OFF.*AK

Aug 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED DURING NORMAL STOPS, THE BRAKES FADE IN AND OUT. A DELAY IS EXPERIENCED.*AK

Aug 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED DURING NORMAL STOPS, THE BRAKES FADE IN AND OUT. A DELAY IS EXPERIENCED.*AK

Jul 31, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SENSOR FAILED.

Jul 31, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SENSOR FAILED.