Problem Breakdown
Compare to Other Years
AT LEAST THE THIRD TIME I HAVE REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, TWICE THE HARNESS BECAUSE IT MELTED TOGETHER. AND NOW TODAY HAVING TO REPLACE MARKER WIRE (GREEN WITH WHITE STRIPE) AND IT IS TO HOT TO TOUCH, THE WIRE HAS GONE STIFF AND HARD AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE A FIRE THIS TIME.
AT LEAST THE THIRD TIME I HAVE REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, TWICE THE HARNESS BECAUSE IT MELTED TOGETHER. AND NOW TODAY HAVING TO REPLACE MARKER WIRE (GREEN WITH WHITE STRIPE) AND IT IS TO HOT TO TOUCH, THE WIRE HAS GONE STIFF AND HARD AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE A FIRE THIS TIME.
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATING
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATING
DASHBOARD IS DISINTEGRATING AND HAS SHARP SHARDS THAT CUTS HANDS WHEN CLEANING IT.
DASHBOARD IS DISINTEGRATING AND HAS SHARP SHARDS THAT CUTS HANDS WHEN CLEANING IT.
DEFROSTER WON'T WORK DUE TO BROKEN DASH
DEFROSTER WON'T WORK DUE TO BROKEN DASH
BROKEN DASH. I BOUGHT TRK NEW IN 98. IN 2000 I FOUND A CRACK IN MY DASH. I WENT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THE SERV. MNGR. ADVISED IT WAS A COSMETIC ISSUE THEREFORE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. I DID NOT REPLACE DASH AS IT WAS QUOTED AS OVER 750 TO R/R. OVER YEARS IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. FOR LAST COUPLE OF YEA...
BROKEN DASH. I BOUGHT TRK NEW IN 98. IN 2000 I FOUND A CRACK IN MY DASH. I WENT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THE SERV. MNGR. ADVISED IT WAS A COSMETIC ISSUE THEREFORE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. I DID NOT REPLACE DASH AS IT WAS QUOTED AS OVER 750 TO R/R. OVER YEARS IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. FOR LAST COUPLE OF YEA...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. THE ANTI-BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. THE ANTI-BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. THE ANTI-BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. THE ANTI-BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. THE ANTI-BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. THE ANTI-BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS...
TAKATA RECALL SITTING IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION BUCKED TRIED TO GO FORWARD EVEN AGAINST THE BRAKES
TAKATA RECALL SITTING IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION BUCKED TRIED TO GO FORWARD EVEN AGAINST THE BRAKES
TAKATA RECALL SITTING IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION BUCKED TRIED TO GO FORWARD EVEN AGAINST THE BRAKES
TAKATA RECALL SITTING IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION BUCKED TRIED TO GO FORWARD EVEN AGAINST THE BRAKES
TAKATA RECALL SITTING IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION BUCKED TRIED TO GO FORWARD EVEN AGAINST THE BRAKES
TAKATA RECALL SITTING IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION BUCKED TRIED TO GO FORWARD EVEN AGAINST THE BRAKES
DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP A GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR SWITCH TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS THRUST AROUND IN MY SEAT AND ITEMS FROM UNDER THE BACK SEAT WERE THROWN FORWARD INTO THE DASH OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL. VE...
DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP A GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR SWITCH TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS THRUST AROUND IN MY SEAT AND ITEMS FROM UNDER THE BACK SEAT WERE THROWN FORWARD INTO THE DASH OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL. VE...
DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP A GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR SWITCH TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS THRUST AROUND IN MY SEAT AND ITEMS FROM UNDER THE BACK SEAT WERE THROWN FORWARD INTO THE DASH OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL. VE...
DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP A GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR SWITCH TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS THRUST AROUND IN MY SEAT AND ITEMS FROM UNDER THE BACK SEAT WERE THROWN FORWARD INTO THE DASH OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL. VE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING MELTED TO THE CONNECTOR AND THE INTERNAL SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILU...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING MELTED TO THE CONNECTOR AND THE INTERNAL SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILU...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING MELTED TO THE CONNECTOR AND THE INTERNAL SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILU...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING MELTED TO THE CONNECTOR AND THE INTERNAL SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILU...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE DRIVER STOPPED AND MERGED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE FUEL PUMP WOULD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE DRIVER STOPPED AND MERGED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE FUEL PUMP WOULD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...
THIS INCIDENT INVOLVED FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL #819 FOR 1995-1997 MODEL VEHICLES, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND MELTING OF CONNECTOR AND WIRES. INACTION BY DODGE AND A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT FOLLOWS: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING THE RAM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER IN RE...
THIS INCIDENT INVOLVED FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL #819 FOR 1995-1997 MODEL VEHICLES, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND MELTING OF CONNECTOR AND WIRES. INACTION BY DODGE AND A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT FOLLOWS: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING THE RAM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER IN RE...
THIS INCIDENT INVOLVED FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL #819 FOR 1995-1997 MODEL VEHICLES, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND MELTING OF CONNECTOR AND WIRES. INACTION BY DODGE AND A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT FOLLOWS: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING THE RAM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER IN RE...
THIS INCIDENT INVOLVED FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL #819 FOR 1995-1997 MODEL VEHICLES, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND MELTING OF CONNECTOR AND WIRES. INACTION BY DODGE AND A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT FOLLOWS: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING THE RAM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER IN RE...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE CLOCKSPRING. THE P...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE CLOCKSPRING. THE P...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO NOTICE A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL FROM THE HEADLIGHT AREA WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED; ...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO NOTICE A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL FROM THE HEADLIGHT AREA WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED; ...
I WAS LOADING MY TRACTOR ON MY TRAILER, WHEN I NOTICED THE RECEIVER HITCH TEARING AWAY FROM MY TRUCK FAME. I CALLED DODGE AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT UNDER RECALL #872. *TR
I WAS LOADING MY TRACTOR ON MY TRAILER, WHEN I NOTICED THE RECEIVER HITCH TEARING AWAY FROM MY TRUCK FAME. I CALLED DODGE AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT UNDER RECALL #872. *TR
EVENTS ARE THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK, CRUMBLING SMALL PIECES INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING, AIR BAG VICINITY, AND EVEN INTO THE FLOORBOARD. EVENTUALLY, HUGE CHUNKS OF PLASTIC HAS FALLEN INTO THE CAVITIES, IMPEDING BRAKING, AND CAUSING CONCERN OF FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD AREA. CARE MUST BE TAK...
EVENTS ARE THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK, CRUMBLING SMALL PIECES INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING, AIR BAG VICINITY, AND EVEN INTO THE FLOORBOARD. EVENTUALLY, HUGE CHUNKS OF PLASTIC HAS FALLEN INTO THE CAVITIES, IMPEDING BRAKING, AND CAUSING CONCERN OF FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD AREA. CARE MUST BE TAK...
THE SERVICE BRAKES FAIL COMPLETELY OFTEN. I BELIEVE THAT IT'S IN THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE IT FOR EVALUATION & REPAIR THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. THIS HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS NEAR COLLISIONS AND I HAVEN'T FOUND A WAY TO REPAIR IT YET. THE DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT REPLACE SUSPECTED PAR...
THE SERVICE BRAKES FAIL COMPLETELY OFTEN. I BELIEVE THAT IT'S IN THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE IT FOR EVALUATION & REPAIR THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. THIS HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS NEAR COLLISIONS AND I HAVEN'T FOUND A WAY TO REPAIR IT YET. THE DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT REPLACE SUSPECTED PAR...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE BETWEEN 4,000 AND 5,000 RPMS WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE COMPUTER MODULE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY SURGED AND BEHAVED AS IF IT WERE GOING TO STALL. THE CONTACT FO...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE BETWEEN 4,000 AND 5,000 RPMS WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE COMPUTER MODULE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY SURGED AND BEHAVED AS IF IT WERE GOING TO STALL. THE CONTACT FO...
DASHBOARD CRACKED AND CAVED IN WHEN I HIT A BUMP WHILE DRIVING APPROX 68 MPH ON THE FREEWAY (I- 15 NORTHBOUND THROUGH LAS VEGAS). PLASTIC FALLING INTO THE DASHBOARD AREA DISCONNECTED SEVERAL WIRES CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. FREEWAY WAS WELL LI...
DASHBOARD CRACKED AND CAVED IN WHEN I HIT A BUMP WHILE DRIVING APPROX 68 MPH ON THE FREEWAY (I- 15 NORTHBOUND THROUGH LAS VEGAS). PLASTIC FALLING INTO THE DASHBOARD AREA DISCONNECTED SEVERAL WIRES CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. FREEWAY WAS WELL LI...
DASHBOARD CRACKED AND CAVED IN WHEN I HIT A BUMP WHILE DRIVING APPROX 68 MPH ON THE FREEWAY (I- 15 NORTHBOUND THROUGH LAS VEGAS). PLASTIC FALLING INTO THE DASHBOARD AREA DISCONNECTED SEVERAL WIRES CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. FREEWAY WAS WELL LI...
DASHBOARD CRACKED AND CAVED IN WHEN I HIT A BUMP WHILE DRIVING APPROX 68 MPH ON THE FREEWAY (I- 15 NORTHBOUND THROUGH LAS VEGAS). PLASTIC FALLING INTO THE DASHBOARD AREA DISCONNECTED SEVERAL WIRES CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. FREEWAY WAS WELL LI...
ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE RETAINING NUT FOR FIFTH-GEAR HAS FAILED. DEALER OFFERED REPAIR KIT... CONTAINED NEW MAIN SHAFT FOR TRANNY. COST WAS $3600.00, CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING OF THREAD TAPERING. THERE IS ALSO NO POWER BRAKES. ABS SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING, RE...
ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE RETAINING NUT FOR FIFTH-GEAR HAS FAILED. DEALER OFFERED REPAIR KIT... CONTAINED NEW MAIN SHAFT FOR TRANNY. COST WAS $3600.00, CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING OF THREAD TAPERING. THERE IS ALSO NO POWER BRAKES. ABS SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING, RE...
ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE RETAINING NUT FOR FIFTH-GEAR HAS FAILED. DEALER OFFERED REPAIR KIT... CONTAINED NEW MAIN SHAFT FOR TRANNY. COST WAS $3600.00, CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING OF THREAD TAPERING. THERE IS ALSO NO POWER BRAKES. ABS SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING, RE...
ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE RETAINING NUT FOR FIFTH-GEAR HAS FAILED. DEALER OFFERED REPAIR KIT... CONTAINED NEW MAIN SHAFT FOR TRANNY. COST WAS $3600.00, CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING OF THREAD TAPERING. THERE IS ALSO NO POWER BRAKES. ABS SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING, RE...
ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE RETAINING NUT FOR FIFTH-GEAR HAS FAILED. DEALER OFFERED REPAIR KIT... CONTAINED NEW MAIN SHAFT FOR TRANNY. COST WAS $3600.00, CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING OF THREAD TAPERING. THERE IS ALSO NO POWER BRAKES. ABS SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING, RE...
ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE RETAINING NUT FOR FIFTH-GEAR HAS FAILED. DEALER OFFERED REPAIR KIT... CONTAINED NEW MAIN SHAFT FOR TRANNY. COST WAS $3600.00, CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING OF THREAD TAPERING. THERE IS ALSO NO POWER BRAKES. ABS SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING, RE...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SEVEN TIMES. THE SWITCH CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR THE EIGHTH TIME. HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS: SWITCH). T...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SEVEN TIMES. THE SWITCH CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR THE EIGHTH TIME. HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS: SWITCH). T...
TL*- THE WIRING OF THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS SWITCH BURNED ON THE CONTACT'S 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN. THE DODGE DEALER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PRIOR YEARS VEHICLES AND THIS TRUCK WERE HAVING THE SAME FAILURES...
TL*- THE WIRING OF THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS SWITCH BURNED ON THE CONTACT'S 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN. THE DODGE DEALER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PRIOR YEARS VEHICLES AND THIS TRUCK WERE HAVING THE SAME FAILURES...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR TWO DAYS, THE ALARM SUDDENLY SOUNDED. BY THE TIME THE DOOR WAS OPENED, SMOKE HAD FILLED THE CAB. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE WIRES TO BURN. THE DEALER R...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR TWO DAYS, THE ALARM SUDDENLY SOUNDED. BY THE TIME THE DOOR WAS OPENED, SMOKE HAD FILLED THE CAB. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE WIRES TO BURN. THE DEALER R...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE LIFT FUEL PUMP A...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE LIFT FUEL PUMP A...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE LIFT FUEL PUMP A...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE LIFT FUEL PUMP A...
PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE BECOME CLOUDY IN MY 1998 DODGE RAM 3500, REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT SUBSTANTIALLY. THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED WANTS TO CHARGE ME $186 TO REPLACE THEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. DODGE USED INFERIOR MATERIALS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE TRUCK AND THEY SHOULD REPLA...
PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE BECOME CLOUDY IN MY 1998 DODGE RAM 3500, REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT SUBSTANTIALLY. THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED WANTS TO CHARGE ME $186 TO REPLACE THEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. DODGE USED INFERIOR MATERIALS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE TRUCK AND THEY SHOULD REPLA...
MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND LOST POWER AT 70 MPH LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO FORCE THE VEHICLE INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I BROUGHT IT TO A DODGE DEALER WHERE IT COST ME $3,700. FOR AN ECM COMPUTER AND INJECTOR PUMP FOR THIS DIESEL ENGINE. EIGHT MON...
MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND LOST POWER AT 70 MPH LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO FORCE THE VEHICLE INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I BROUGHT IT TO A DODGE DEALER WHERE IT COST ME $3,700. FOR AN ECM COMPUTER AND INJECTOR PUMP FOR THIS DIESEL ENGINE. EIGHT MON...
MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND LOST POWER AT 70 MPH LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO FORCE THE VEHICLE INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I BROUGHT IT TO A DODGE DEALER WHERE IT COST ME $3,700. FOR AN ECM COMPUTER AND INJECTOR PUMP FOR THIS DIESEL ENGINE. EIGHT MON...
MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND LOST POWER AT 70 MPH LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO FORCE THE VEHICLE INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I BROUGHT IT TO A DODGE DEALER WHERE IT COST ME $3,700. FOR AN ECM COMPUTER AND INJECTOR PUMP FOR THIS DIESEL ENGINE. EIGHT MON...
DT: THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE IN ORDER TO MOVE IT. THEN, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. THEY FOUND THE FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID SHORTED OUT. THE MANUFACT...
DT: THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE IN ORDER TO MOVE IT. THEN, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. THEY FOUND THE FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID SHORTED OUT. THE MANUFACT...
DT: THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE IN ORDER TO MOVE IT. THEN, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. THEY FOUND THE FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID SHORTED OUT. THE MANUFACT...
DT: THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE IN ORDER TO MOVE IT. THEN, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. THEY FOUND THE FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID SHORTED OUT. THE MANUFACT...
DIESEL ENGINE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, 3500. THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE 5TH GEAR ON IN THE TRANSMISSION COMES OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. RESULTING IN NO 5TH GEAR. IT IS KNOWN THAT THE NUT SOMETIMES JAMS THE REST OF THE TRANSMISSION, RESULTING IN NO TRANSMISSION AT ALL WHEN MOV...
DIESEL ENGINE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, 3500. THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE 5TH GEAR ON IN THE TRANSMISSION COMES OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. RESULTING IN NO 5TH GEAR. IT IS KNOWN THAT THE NUT SOMETIMES JAMS THE REST OF THE TRANSMISSION, RESULTING IN NO TRANSMISSION AT ALL WHEN MOV...
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK UP AND CANNOT BE USED OR TIGHTEN UP TO WHERE YOU HAVE TO UNLATCH THEM DUE TO THE SEAT BELT MOTOR SENSOR IN MY 98 DODGE 3500. THEY ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND MAKE IT UNSAFE TO USE THEM WHEN YOU DO AND IT IS UNSAFE NOT TO USE THEM. DODGE IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM SINCE THE HA...
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK UP AND CANNOT BE USED OR TIGHTEN UP TO WHERE YOU HAVE TO UNLATCH THEM DUE TO THE SEAT BELT MOTOR SENSOR IN MY 98 DODGE 3500. THEY ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND MAKE IT UNSAFE TO USE THEM WHEN YOU DO AND IT IS UNSAFE NOT TO USE THEM. DODGE IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM SINCE THE HA...
WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 10 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED,CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE SECOND TIME. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 10 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED,CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE SECOND TIME. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE VEHICLE'S MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED. *NM THE LOCKNUT WAS INADEQUATE TO ENSURE THAT THE 5TH GEAR WAS FULLY ENGAGED. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE PULLING A 5TH WHEEL RV. *SC
THE VEHICLE'S MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED. *NM THE LOCKNUT WAS INADEQUATE TO ENSURE THAT THE 5TH GEAR WAS FULLY ENGAGED. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE PULLING A 5TH WHEEL RV. *SC
HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEAT/FIRE NO HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS. FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING REPLACED WIRING AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH FACTORY NEW PARTS. NO RECALL AVAILABLE FOR MY MODEL, PREVIOUS YEARS HAD RECALL FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH BURNOUT. *JB
HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEAT/FIRE NO HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS. FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING REPLACED WIRING AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH FACTORY NEW PARTS. NO RECALL AVAILABLE FOR MY MODEL, PREVIOUS YEARS HAD RECALL FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH BURNOUT. *JB
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT AT AN IMPACT OF 30-40 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER REPORTED NO INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE $9607.80 USING RECYCLED PARTS. CHRYSLER NOTIFIED THE DEALER STATING PARAMETERS...
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT AT AN IMPACT OF 30-40 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER REPORTED NO INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE $9607.80 USING RECYCLED PARTS. CHRYSLER NOTIFIED THE DEALER STATING PARAMETERS...
WHILE BRAKING LOW SPEED ABS BRAKES ENGAGED. THIS CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE BRAKING LOW SPEED ABS BRAKES ENGAGED. THIS CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN DRIVING BOTH OF THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS CRACKED. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE IN THE PAST. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIR ON FRONT BRAKES; HOWEVER, IT WAS DECLINED BY THE CONSUMER. *LA
WHEN DRIVING BOTH OF THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS CRACKED. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE IN THE PAST. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIR ON FRONT BRAKES; HOWEVER, IT WAS DECLINED BY THE CONSUMER. *LA
1998 DODGE RAM TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. *MR WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER WHILE PULLING A 26' TRAILER. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE TRAILER COMPLETELY OFF OF THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO HELP. *SC *JB
WHEN DRIVING BOTH OF THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS CRACKED. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE IN THE PAST. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIR ON FRONT BRAKES; HOWEVER, IT WAS DECLINED BY THE CONSUMER. *LA
WHEN DRIVING BOTH OF THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS CRACKED. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE IN THE PAST. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK VEHICLE NEEDED REPAIR ON FRONT BRAKES; HOWEVER, IT WAS DECLINED BY THE CONSUMER. *LA
1998 DODGE RAM TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. *MR WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER WHILE PULLING A 26' TRAILER. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE TRAILER COMPLETELY OFF OF THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO HELP. *SC *JB
TRUCK WAS PARKED WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL THROUGH A HIGHWAY AND CRASH INTO A FENCE. *MR *NM
TRUCK WAS PARKED WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL THROUGH A HIGHWAY AND CRASH INTO A FENCE. *MR *NM
ON MAY 10TH, 2004, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 DODGE 3500 AND TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 116 APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES FROM COPPERAS COVE WHEN I LEFT THE ROAD DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION. THE FINAL SPOT OF THE TRUCK WAS ABOUT 50 FEET OFF THE ROADWAY IN A STAND OF MEDIUM SIZE TREES. THERE WAS DIRECT FRONTAL IMPAC...
ON MAY 10TH, 2004, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 DODGE 3500 AND TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 116 APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES FROM COPPERAS COVE WHEN I LEFT THE ROAD DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION. THE FINAL SPOT OF THE TRUCK WAS ABOUT 50 FEET OFF THE ROADWAY IN A STAND OF MEDIUM SIZE TREES. THERE WAS DIRECT FRONTAL IMPAC...
FRONT SEAL OF MOTOR BUSTED/KNOW PROBLEM WITH DIESELS. *JB
FRONT SEAL OF MOTOR BUSTED/KNOW PROBLEM WITH DIESELS. *JB
THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WERE PULLING THE BALL JOINTS OUT OF SOCKET, AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF. *AK
THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WERE PULLING THE BALL JOINTS OUT OF SOCKET, AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF. *AK
THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WERE PULLING THE BALL JOINTS OUT OF SOCKET, AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF. *AK
THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WERE PULLING THE BALL JOINTS OUT OF SOCKET, AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF. *AK
THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WERE PULLING THE BALL JOINTS OUT OF SOCKET, AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF. *AK
THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WERE PULLING THE BALL JOINTS OUT OF SOCKET, AND CAUSING THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF. *AK
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, 5TH GEAR DISENGAGED--(AS IF SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL). TAKEN TO TRANSMISSION SHOP, TOLD BOLT HOLDING 5TH GEAR BACKED OFF. TOLD THERE IS A RETROFIT KIT AVAILABLE TO HOPEFULLY FIX THE PROBLEM AND PREVENT RE-OCCURANCE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE DIESEL/5 SPEED CO...
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, 5TH GEAR DISENGAGED--(AS IF SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL). TAKEN TO TRANSMISSION SHOP, TOLD BOLT HOLDING 5TH GEAR BACKED OFF. TOLD THERE IS A RETROFIT KIT AVAILABLE TO HOPEFULLY FIX THE PROBLEM AND PREVENT RE-OCCURANCE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE DIESEL/5 SPEED CO...
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. FORCED TO DRIVE DOWN HIGHWAY W/O LIGHTS, PUTTING MYSELF AND MY FAMILY AT RISK. CAUSE: HEADLIGHT SWICH FAILURE, TOLD AT DEALER THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE. BURNT HARNESS WIRE BLOCK. REPLACED SWITCH, AND WAS TOLD THE ONLY PART AVAILABLE ...
DRIVING DOWN INTRASTATE HIGHWAY IN 5TH GEAR, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER (AS IF SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL). VEHICLE TAKEN TO TRANSMISSION SHOP...NUT HOLDING 5TH GEAR BACKED OFF--DISENGAGING 5TH GEAR. THIS IS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM WITH DODGE DIESELS. DODGE INTRODUCED A RETROFIT KIT TO HOPEFULLY RESOLVE PROBL...
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. FORCED TO DRIVE DOWN HIGHWAY W/O LIGHTS, PUTTING MYSELF AND MY FAMILY AT RISK. CAUSE: HEADLIGHT SWICH FAILURE, TOLD AT DEALER THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE. BURNT HARNESS WIRE BLOCK. REPLACED SWITCH, AND WAS TOLD THE ONLY PART AVAILABLE ...
DRIVING DOWN INTRASTATE HIGHWAY IN 5TH GEAR, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER (AS IF SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL). VEHICLE TAKEN TO TRANSMISSION SHOP...NUT HOLDING 5TH GEAR BACKED OFF--DISENGAGING 5TH GEAR. THIS IS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM WITH DODGE DIESELS. DODGE INTRODUCED A RETROFIT KIT TO HOPEFULLY RESOLVE PROBL...
OWNER OF VEHICLE HAD A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE DONE. WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED THAT OIL GAUGE DROPPED, AND VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. *AK
OWNER OF VEHICLE HAD A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE DONE. WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED THAT OIL GAUGE DROPPED, AND VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. *AK
FLOOR BOARD IS CRACKING AROUND THE FRONT SEATS.*AK
FLOOR BOARD IS CRACKING AROUND THE FRONT SEATS.*AK
BURNING ODOR AND LIGHT SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD. ALL LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF. TURNED OF HEADLIGHTS AND BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE STOPPED. WENT TO DODGE DEALER TO CHECK FOR RECALL - MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 819 WAS FOR SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT ONLY APPLIED TO MODEL YEARS 1994 - 1997. THIS TRUCK WAS 1998 MODEL. ...
BURNING ODOR AND LIGHT SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD. ALL LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF. TURNED OF HEADLIGHTS AND BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE STOPPED. WENT TO DODGE DEALER TO CHECK FOR RECALL - MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 819 WAS FOR SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT ONLY APPLIED TO MODEL YEARS 1994 - 1997. THIS TRUCK WAS 1998 MODEL. ...
BURNING ODOR AND LIGHT SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD. ALL LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF. TURNED OF HEADLIGHTS AND BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE STOPPED. WENT TO DODGE DEALER TO CHECK FOR RECALL - MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 819 WAS FOR SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT ONLY APPLIED TO MODEL YEARS 1994 - 1997. THIS TRUCK WAS 1998 MODEL. ...
BURNING ODOR AND LIGHT SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD. ALL LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF. TURNED OF HEADLIGHTS AND BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE STOPPED. WENT TO DODGE DEALER TO CHECK FOR RECALL - MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 819 WAS FOR SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT ONLY APPLIED TO MODEL YEARS 1994 - 1997. THIS TRUCK WAS 1998 MODEL. ...
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE) BS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE THEN THE WIRE "Y"'S OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR RELAY STICKS ON THESE VEHICLES. THEN ONE OF THE 14 GA. WIRES OVER HEATS AND STARTS THE...
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE) BS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE THEN THE WIRE "Y"'S OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR RELAY STICKS ON THESE VEHICLES. THEN ONE OF THE 14 GA. WIRES OVER HEATS AND STARTS THE...
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE) BS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE THEN THE WIRE "Y"'S OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR RELAY STICKS ON THESE VEHICLES. THEN ONE OF THE 14 GA. WIRES OVER HEATS AND STARTS THE...
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE) BS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE THEN THE WIRE "Y"'S OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR RELAY STICKS ON THESE VEHICLES. THEN ONE OF THE 14 GA. WIRES OVER HEATS AND STARTS THE...
5TH GEAR SUDDENLY CEASED TO WORK ON MY VERY WELL MAINTAINED 36,000 MILE 98 DODGE 3500 MANUAL DRIVE TRUCK. MY FATHER AND I WERE NEARLY IN A MULTIPLE 18 WHEELER CRASH ON A BRIDGE BEFORE WE WERE ABLE TO FINALLY LIMP ALONG. I NOW COME TO REALIZE THAT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS VERY PROBLEM (...
5TH GEAR SUDDENLY CEASED TO WORK ON MY VERY WELL MAINTAINED 36,000 MILE 98 DODGE 3500 MANUAL DRIVE TRUCK. MY FATHER AND I WERE NEARLY IN A MULTIPLE 18 WHEELER CRASH ON A BRIDGE BEFORE WE WERE ABLE TO FINALLY LIMP ALONG. I NOW COME TO REALIZE THAT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS VERY PROBLEM (...
EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASES WITHOUT PULLING THE RELEASE LEVER. RANDOMLY POPS OFF. *NLM
EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASES WITHOUT PULLING THE RELEASE LEVER. RANDOMLY POPS OFF. *NLM
THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GASOLINE GAUGE. *NLM
THE FUEL PICKUP PUMP BURNED THE INJECTOR PUMP. *NLM
THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GASOLINE GAUGE. *NLM
THE FUEL PICKUP PUMP BURNED THE INJECTOR PUMP. *NLM
THE AIR BAG ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB
THE ELECTRICAL WIRES BECAME VERY HOT AND MELTED, AND SHORTED OUT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND DISABLED THE PARKING LIGHTS. *JB *TS
THE AIR BAG ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB
THE ELECTRICAL WIRES BECAME VERY HOT AND MELTED, AND SHORTED OUT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND DISABLED THE PARKING LIGHTS. *JB *TS
WHILE TRAVELING AT NIGHT, BOTH HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
WHILE TRAVELING AT NIGHT, BOTH HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
LOSS OF FIFTH GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) WHILE GOING UP A MOUNTAIN ON INTERSTATE 25 IN WYOMING RESULTING IN RAPID DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS RECOGNIZED BY CHRYSLER IN 1994 AND SERVICE BULLITENS WHERE ISSUED TO DEALERS. I HAVE DISCUSSED THIS WITH NUMEROUS OWNERS OF THIS SAME MODEL AND H...
LOSS OF FIFTH GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) WHILE GOING UP A MOUNTAIN ON INTERSTATE 25 IN WYOMING RESULTING IN RAPID DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS RECOGNIZED BY CHRYSLER IN 1994 AND SERVICE BULLITENS WHERE ISSUED TO DEALERS. I HAVE DISCUSSED THIS WITH NUMEROUS OWNERS OF THIS SAME MODEL AND H...
THE FUEL PUMP BROKE CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND BLACK SMOKE OCCURRED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS
THE FUEL PUMP BROKE CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND BLACK SMOKE OCCURRED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS
THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT EXTEND. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE LITTLE PIN IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT LET THE BELTS EXTEND. WHY WOULD THIS PIN BECOME DEFECTIVE? WHY WOULD BOTH SEAT BELTS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AT THE SAME TIME? THE PASSANGER SIDE IS RARELY USED. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS...
THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT EXTEND. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE LITTLE PIN IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT LET THE BELTS EXTEND. WHY WOULD THIS PIN BECOME DEFECTIVE? WHY WOULD BOTH SEAT BELTS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AT THE SAME TIME? THE PASSANGER SIDE IS RARELY USED. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS...
ELECTRIC BRAKES ON BOTH AXLES OF THE FIFTH WHEEL, HYDRAULIC BRAKES ON MY TRUCK W/ ABS ON THE REAR DUELS--NO ABS ON THE FRONT WHEELS--APPLIED THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN--MANUALLY APPLIED THE ELECTRIC BRAKES--CONTROL HEAD OF THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES MALFUNCTION, NO ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES--THE ...
ELECTRIC BRAKES ON BOTH AXLES OF THE FIFTH WHEEL, HYDRAULIC BRAKES ON MY TRUCK W/ ABS ON THE REAR DUELS--NO ABS ON THE FRONT WHEELS--APPLIED THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN--MANUALLY APPLIED THE ELECTRIC BRAKES--CONTROL HEAD OF THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES MALFUNCTION, NO ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES--THE ...
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*MR *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*MR *JB
WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH BACK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT .*AK
WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH BACK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT .*AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE AT 50 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTUERER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT BEFORE HITTING TREE HEAD ON, TRUCK HIT PICKUP AT 70 MPH AND AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOYED. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *YH
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE AT 50 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTUERER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT BEFORE HITTING TREE HEAD ON, TRUCK HIT PICKUP AT 70 MPH AND AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOYED. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *YH
HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT BECAUSE A WIRE IS MELTING THE SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES HEADLIGHT DOESN'T HAVE A RELAY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1997. *AKCONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT SOME OF THE EARLY 1998 MODEL DIDN'T HAVE THE RELAY PROTECTION ON THE LIGHT SWITCH. THERE HAS BEEN A REC...
HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT BECAUSE A WIRE IS MELTING THE SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES HEADLIGHT DOESN'T HAVE A RELAY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1997. *AKCONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT SOME OF THE EARLY 1998 MODEL DIDN'T HAVE THE RELAY PROTECTION ON THE LIGHT SWITCH. THERE HAS BEEN A REC...
NUT FELL OFF BACK OF FIFTH GEAR, DAMAGING THE MAIN SHAFT AND CAUSING TRUCK TO JUMP ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. DODGE ADMITS THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT, YET THEY WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL. A HORSE IN THE TRAILER BEING TOWED WAS INJURED IN THIS INCIDENT DUE TO THE VIOLENT JERKS AND SWERVES INVOLVED. *TS ...
NUT FELL OFF BACK OF FIFTH GEAR, DAMAGING THE MAIN SHAFT AND CAUSING TRUCK TO JUMP ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. DODGE ADMITS THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT, YET THEY WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL. A HORSE IN THE TRAILER BEING TOWED WAS INJURED IN THIS INCIDENT DUE TO THE VIOLENT JERKS AND SWERVES INVOLVED. *TS ...
CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE, AND WHEN HE CAME BACK THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHICH STARTED IN THE LEFT FRONT DASHBOARD AREA.*JB (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT#10-90-733)
CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE, AND WHEN HE CAME BACK THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHICH STARTED IN THE LEFT FRONT DASHBOARD AREA.*JB (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT#10-90-733)
CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE, AND WHEN HE CAME BACK THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHICH STARTED IN THE LEFT FRONT DASHBOARD AREA.*JB (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT#10-90-733)
CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE, AND WHEN HE CAME BACK THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHICH STARTED IN THE LEFT FRONT DASHBOARD AREA.*JB (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT#10-90-733)
FRONT WHEELS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE VIBRATE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED TO GAIN CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT PROBLEM IS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. *AK
FRONT WHEELS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE VIBRATE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED TO GAIN CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT PROBLEM IS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. *AK
DODGE FAILS TO ADMIT A PROBLEM WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BECAUSE I DIDN'T FIND THE UNUSED BRAKES WITHIN THE WARRANTY. SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCE ON OTHER MAKES WITH REAR ABS. MY WORRY IS I'M NOT THE ONLY ON DRIVING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES. DODGE SENT A SERVICE BULLITIN TO DEALER...
DODGE FAILS TO ADMIT A PROBLEM WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BECAUSE I DIDN'T FIND THE UNUSED BRAKES WITHIN THE WARRANTY. SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCE ON OTHER MAKES WITH REAR ABS. MY WORRY IS I'M NOT THE ONLY ON DRIVING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES. DODGE SENT A SERVICE BULLITIN TO DEALER...
2 YEARS AGO THE 5TH GEAR FAILED AND CHRYSLER COVERED IT THE TRUCK WAS 1000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. IN 8-2001 THE PART FAILED AGAIN WE TOOK IT TO A TRANS SHOP AND THEY FIXED IT FOR $213.OO, IN 9-2001 IT FAILED AGAIN THE TRANS SHOP THAT FIXED IT IN 8-2001 WOULD NOT WARRANY THE NUT BACKING OFF. SO WE ...
2 YEARS AGO THE 5TH GEAR FAILED AND CHRYSLER COVERED IT THE TRUCK WAS 1000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. IN 8-2001 THE PART FAILED AGAIN WE TOOK IT TO A TRANS SHOP AND THEY FIXED IT FOR $213.OO, IN 9-2001 IT FAILED AGAIN THE TRANS SHOP THAT FIXED IT IN 8-2001 WOULD NOT WARRANY THE NUT BACKING OFF. SO WE ...
WHILE DRIVING ONTO A TWO LANE HIGHWAY VEHICLE JUMPED IN NEUTRAL AND LOST 5TH GEAR. ALSO,COULD NOT GO OVER 40 MPH.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ONTO A TWO LANE HIGHWAY VEHICLE JUMPED IN NEUTRAL AND LOST 5TH GEAR. ALSO,COULD NOT GO OVER 40 MPH.*AK
WHILE TOWING MY TRAILER IN 5TH GEAR ON A CROWDED INTERSTATE, THE GEAR SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I LOST POWER AND SAFELY PULLED OVER. THE OTHER 4 GEARS WORKED TO GET ME HOME.*AK
WHILE TOWING MY TRAILER IN 5TH GEAR ON A CROWDED INTERSTATE, THE GEAR SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I LOST POWER AND SAFELY PULLED OVER. THE OTHER 4 GEARS WORKED TO GET ME HOME.*AK
FUEL INJECTOR PUMP HAS GONE OUT 6 TIMES IN 8 MONTHS, CAUSING ENGINE TO MISS BADLY. DEALER CLAIMED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO WATER IN FUEL. PLEASE ADD ANY FURTHER COMMENTS. *AK
FUEL INJECTOR PUMP HAS GONE OUT 6 TIMES IN 8 MONTHS, CAUSING ENGINE TO MISS BADLY. DEALER CLAIMED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO WATER IN FUEL. PLEASE ADD ANY FURTHER COMMENTS. *AK
THREE TIMES WITHIN PAST YEAR; MAY/ NOVEMBER 2000, AND MAY 2001 HEADLIGHTS/ DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. *AK *SLC
THREE TIMES WITHIN PAST YEAR; MAY/ NOVEMBER 2000, AND MAY 2001 HEADLIGHTS/ DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. *AK *SLC
THREE TIMES WITHIN PAST YEAR; MAY/ NOVEMBER 2000, AND MAY 2001 HEADLIGHTS/ DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. *AK *SLC
THREE TIMES WITHIN PAST YEAR; MAY/ NOVEMBER 2000, AND MAY 2001 HEADLIGHTS/ DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. *AK *SLC
AFTER DISENGAGING SPEED CONTROLBY SWITCH SET AT 57 MPH VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT 70 MPH BEFORE DISENGAGING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK
ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUE TO BLOW FUSES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM, KEPT REPLACING FUSES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK
AFTER DISENGAGING SPEED CONTROLBY SWITCH SET AT 57 MPH VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT 70 MPH BEFORE DISENGAGING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK
ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUE TO BLOW FUSES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM, KEPT REPLACING FUSES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST FIFTH GEAR, IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE NUT BACKED OFF THE GEAR. NLM
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST FIFTH GEAR, IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE NUT BACKED OFF THE GEAR. NLM
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROM 51,000 MILES TO PRESENT, FOUR SETS OF WHEEL BEARING WERE REPLACED. ON LAST OCCASION, FRONT AXLE BROKE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT UNABLE TO LOCATED THE CAUSE. *AK THE RIGHT FRO...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROM 51,000 MILES TO PRESENT, FOUR SETS OF WHEEL BEARING WERE REPLACED. ON LAST OCCASION, FRONT AXLE BROKE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT UNABLE TO LOCATED THE CAUSE. *AK THE RIGHT FRO...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROM 51,000 MILES TO PRESENT, FOUR SETS OF WHEEL BEARING WERE REPLACED. ON LAST OCCASION, FRONT AXLE BROKE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT UNABLE TO LOCATED THE CAUSE. *AK THE RIGHT FRO...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROM 51,000 MILES TO PRESENT, FOUR SETS OF WHEEL BEARING WERE REPLACED. ON LAST OCCASION, FRONT AXLE BROKE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT UNABLE TO LOCATED THE CAUSE. *AK THE RIGHT FRO...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROM 51,000 MILES TO PRESENT, FOUR SETS OF WHEEL BEARING WERE REPLACED. ON LAST OCCASION, FRONT AXLE BROKE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT UNABLE TO LOCATED THE CAUSE. *AK THE RIGHT FRO...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROM 51,000 MILES TO PRESENT, FOUR SETS OF WHEEL BEARING WERE REPLACED. ON LAST OCCASION, FRONT AXLE BROKE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT UNABLE TO LOCATED THE CAUSE. *AK THE RIGHT FRO...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROM 51,000 MILES TO PRESENT, FOUR SETS OF WHEEL BEARING WERE REPLACED. ON LAST OCCASION, FRONT AXLE BROKE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT UNABLE TO LOCATED THE CAUSE. *AK THE RIGHT FRO...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARING FROM 51,000 MILES TO PRESENT, FOUR SETS OF WHEEL BEARING WERE REPLACED. ON LAST OCCASION, FRONT AXLE BROKE DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT UNABLE TO LOCATED THE CAUSE. *AK THE RIGHT FRO...
CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISINGAGE AT TIMES, THIS MOSTLY OCCURS ON LONGER TRIPS OF 40 MILES AND MORE. *SLC
CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISINGAGE AT TIMES, THIS MOSTLY OCCURS ON LONGER TRIPS OF 40 MILES AND MORE. *SLC
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH FAST IDLING OR STALLING INTERMITTENTLY; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIRS UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH FAST IDLING OR STALLING INTERMITTENTLY; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIRS UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
THIN STREAM OF WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM DASHBOARD. HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING WIRES TO BURN BEHIND DASH. VERY CLOSE TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. HAVE HEARD OTHER DODGE PICKUP OWNERS HAVING SAME DIFFICULTY (AT LEAST 3 THAT I KNOW). PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM!*AK
THIN STREAM OF WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM DASHBOARD. HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING WIRES TO BURN BEHIND DASH. VERY CLOSE TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. HAVE HEARD OTHER DODGE PICKUP OWNERS HAVING SAME DIFFICULTY (AT LEAST 3 THAT I KNOW). PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM!*AK
STRESS FRACTURE IN PASSENGER MIRROR AND DRIVER MIRROR. HEARD FROM DEALER THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM, BUT DO NOT SEE IT LISTED ANYWHERE. HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN EACH MIRROR SEPARATELY. FIRST TIME WHILE USING THE MIRROR DEFOGGER, 2ND TIME WHILE JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE MIRRORS JUST CRACK UP...
THIN STREAM OF WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM DASHBOARD. HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING WIRES TO BURN BEHIND DASH. VERY CLOSE TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. HAVE HEARD OTHER DODGE PICKUP OWNERS HAVING SAME DIFFICULTY (AT LEAST 3 THAT I KNOW). PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM!*AK
THIN STREAM OF WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM DASHBOARD. HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING WIRES TO BURN BEHIND DASH. VERY CLOSE TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. HAVE HEARD OTHER DODGE PICKUP OWNERS HAVING SAME DIFFICULTY (AT LEAST 3 THAT I KNOW). PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM!*AK
STRESS FRACTURE IN PASSENGER MIRROR AND DRIVER MIRROR. HEARD FROM DEALER THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM, BUT DO NOT SEE IT LISTED ANYWHERE. HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN EACH MIRROR SEPARATELY. FIRST TIME WHILE USING THE MIRROR DEFOGGER, 2ND TIME WHILE JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE MIRRORS JUST CRACK UP...
DRIVER HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AT TIME OF INCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER HIT WINDSHIELD. *AK
DRIVER HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AT TIME OF INCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER HIT WINDSHIELD. *AK
TRANSMISSION WAS HARD TO SHIFT. DEALER CLAIMED TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. HAD TO REPLACED, COST WAS SPLIT BETWEEN DEALER AND MYSELF. *AK
TRANSMISSION WAS HARD TO SHIFT. DEALER CLAIMED TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. HAD TO REPLACED, COST WAS SPLIT BETWEEN DEALER AND MYSELF. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY WHILE COMING OFF A SIDE ROAD, CAME ACROSS THE ROAD, AND CONSUMER HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE LEFT QUARTER. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY WHILE COMING OFF A SIDE ROAD, CAME ACROSS THE ROAD, AND CONSUMER HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE LEFT QUARTER. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK
WHEN PARKING APPLIED BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. ALSO, IT SPEEDED UP TO 20MPH WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AND GOING AROUND A CURVE. CONTACTED DEALER*AK.
WHEN PARKING APPLIED BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. ALSO, IT SPEEDED UP TO 20MPH WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AND GOING AROUND A CURVE. CONTACTED DEALER*AK.
WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE OR GOING STRAIGHT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID IT WAS AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE OR GOING STRAIGHT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID IT WAS AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED STEERING GEAR BROKE, CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE JAMMED DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED STEERING GEAR BROKE, CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE JAMMED DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING IN 5TH GEAR THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AS IF IN NEUTRAL. THE OTHER GEARS WERE FUNCTIONAL. DEALER SAID A NEW LOCK NUT WAS NEEDED TO HOLD GEAR IN PLACE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING IN 5TH GEAR THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AS IF IN NEUTRAL. THE OTHER GEARS WERE FUNCTIONAL. DEALER SAID A NEW LOCK NUT WAS NEEDED TO HOLD GEAR IN PLACE. *AK
THESE ARE 2 TRUCKS OF THE SAME KIND WE OWNED THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE SAME WAY. *AK
THESE ARE 2 TRUCKS OF THE SAME KIND WE OWNED THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE SAME WAY. *AK
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS RESULTING IN ACCELERATION AND STALLING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. YH
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS RESULTING IN ACCELERATION AND STALLING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. YH
WHILE TRYING TO PUT SEAT BELTS ON THEY LOCKED UP. CONSUMER UNABLE TO PUT SEAT BELT ON. SEAT BELT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF SEAT DUE TO MALFUNCTION IN THE MOTOR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AND REFUSES TO RECTIFY. *AK
WHILE TRYING TO PUT SEAT BELTS ON THEY LOCKED UP. CONSUMER UNABLE TO PUT SEAT BELT ON. SEAT BELT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF SEAT DUE TO MALFUNCTION IN THE MOTOR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AND REFUSES TO RECTIFY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE MAIN FUSE WIRING HARNESS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE MAIN FUSE WIRING HARNESS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. PLEAS EPROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. PLEAS EPROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. OCCURS ON UNEVEN ROADS OR WIND (NATURAL OR SEMI TRUCK INDUCED) CONDITIONS. SUDDEN SHIFT IN DIRECTION SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE LANE CHANGE. DEALER CLAIMS THIS "NORMAL".
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. OCCURS ON UNEVEN ROADS OR WIND (NATURAL OR SEMI TRUCK INDUCED) CONDITIONS. SUDDEN SHIFT IN DIRECTION SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE LANE CHANGE. DEALER CLAIMS THIS "NORMAL".
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT FAILED. YH
POWER STEERING FAILED. YH
POWER BRAKES FAILED. YH
DRIVESHAFT FAILED. YH
OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT FAILED. YH
POWER STEERING FAILED. YH
POWER BRAKES FAILED. YH
DRIVESHAFT FAILED. YH
(RAM MAXIVAN); WHILE CONSUMER WAS SITTING STILL IN VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO START ENGINE AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF PROBLEM, MANUFACTURER TO REMEDY PROBLEM. AIRBAGS WERE NOT REINSTALLED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
(RAM MAXIVAN); WHILE CONSUMER WAS SITTING STILL IN VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO START ENGINE AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF PROBLEM, MANUFACTURER TO REMEDY PROBLEM. AIRBAGS WERE NOT REINSTALLED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.
ENGINE HAS LOW POWER AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY. 15.5MPG ON THE HIGHWAY WITH EMPTY TRUCK. WHILE PULLING 6000# TRAILER, 11MPG AND LIMITED TO 65 MPH SPEED. MUCH SLOWER ON SMALL INCLINE.
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.
ENGINE HAS LOW POWER AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY. 15.5MPG ON THE HIGHWAY WITH EMPTY TRUCK. WHILE PULLING 6000# TRAILER, 11MPG AND LIMITED TO 65 MPH SPEED. MUCH SLOWER ON SMALL INCLINE.
FUEL SYSTEM IS MARKETED TO CONSUMERS AS BEING MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOES NOT EXPERIENCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
FUEL SYSTEM IS MARKETED TO CONSUMERS AS BEING MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOES NOT EXPERIENCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.-ALSO THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND COLLIDE, RESULTING IN 3 INJURIES. *AK
CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.-ALSO THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND COLLIDE, RESULTING IN 3 INJURIES. *AK
CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.-ALSO THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND COLLIDE, RESULTING IN 3 INJURIES. *AK
CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.-ALSO THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND COLLIDE, RESULTING IN 3 INJURIES. *AK
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE STRANDED WITH LOSS OF CONTROL.
FUEL TANK SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN A LEAK.ALSO VEHICLE OVERHEATED.
FUEL TANK SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN A LEAK.ALSO VEHICLE OVERHEATED.
FUEL TANK SENSOR FAILED. ALSO, THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED.
FUEL TANK SENSOR FAILED. ALSO, THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED.
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE STRANDED WITH LOSS OF CONTROL.
FUEL TANK SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN A LEAK.ALSO VEHICLE OVERHEATED.
FUEL TANK SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN A LEAK.ALSO VEHICLE OVERHEATED.
FUEL TANK SENSOR FAILED. ALSO, THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED.
FUEL TANK SENSOR FAILED. ALSO, THERMOSTAT OVERHEATED.
WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND THE BRAKES WILL FADE OUT. *AK
WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REAR BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND THE BRAKES WILL FADE OUT. *AK