1999 DODGE RAM 3500 Problems & Recalls
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO FRACTURE AND WAS CURRENTLY IN SEVERAL PIECES. THE CONTACT CALLED I-10 MAC HAIK DODGE CHRYSLER (LOCATED AT 12111 KATY FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77079, 713-538-2700) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPL...
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM PLACING THE TIRE BACK IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT, AS IT COULD FALL WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE ...
Mileage: 240,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE TURNED A CORNER AND CRASHED INTO A BAND OF TREES THAT WERE COVERING THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED GOSS DODGE CHRYSLER A...
Mileage: 196,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HOOD OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO A SHOULDER LANE SO THAT THE CONTACT COULD CLOSE THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (FLEMINGTON CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2...
Mileage: 220,000
DASH IS NO GOOD BREAKING UP IF AIRBAG IS INFLATED THE PARTS OF DASH WOULD PUT OUT YOUR EYES COULD EVEN DO MORE ALL THE DODGE DASHES ARE BREAKING THEY NEED TO BE FIXED.
EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM DODGE DEALER IN TUCSON ARIZONA WE HAVE HAD CONCERNS WITH SUSPENSION AND STEERING OF THE TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK STEERING IS BOUNCY AND UNSTABLE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS ALIGNMENT SO WE TOOK IT IN AND TRUCK CONTINUES THE SAME. WHEN PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEE...
Mileage: 168,000
EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM DODGE DEALER IN TUCSON ARIZONA WE HAVE HAD CONCERNS WITH SUSPENSION AND STEERING OF THE TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK STEERING IS BOUNCY AND UNSTABLE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS ALIGNMENT SO WE TOOK IT IN AND TRUCK CONTINUES THE SAME. WHEN PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEE...
Mileage: 168,000
EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM DODGE DEALER IN TUCSON ARIZONA WE HAVE HAD CONCERNS WITH SUSPENSION AND STEERING OF THE TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK STEERING IS BOUNCY AND UNSTABLE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS ALIGNMENT SO WE TOOK IT IN AND TRUCK CONTINUES THE SAME. WHEN PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEE...
Mileage: 168,000
I JUST GOT THE TRUCK AND HAVE HAD BRAKES ACT FUNNY FRONT BRAKES SOME TIMES LOCK UP PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ACTS LIKE YOUR ON ICE, AND SOME TIMES LIKE YOU STEP ON A BRICK SO I LOOK IT UP ON THE INTERNET TO SEE THEY HAVE HAD THIS GOING ON FROM 1997 TO TODAY ALL THE SAME THINGS NOT 100 BUT 10000S OF COMPL...
Mileage: 147,000
RUNS OUT OF FUEL AT 1/4 TANK,BREAKS ACT LIKE FRONT BREAKS OR ON ICE WHEN COMING TO STOP DRY ROAD , CRUSE CONTROL DONT WORK WITH VACUUM LEAK
Mileage: 147,000
RUNS OUT OF FUEL AT 1/4 TANK,BREAKS ACT LIKE FRONT BREAKS OR ON ICE WHEN COMING TO STOP DRY ROAD , CRUSE CONTROL DONT WORK WITH VACUUM LEAK
Mileage: 147,000
RUNS OUT OF FUEL AT 1/4 TANK,BREAKS ACT LIKE FRONT BREAKS OR ON ICE WHEN COMING TO STOP DRY ROAD , CRUSE CONTROL DONT WORK WITH VACUUM LEAK
Mileage: 147,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE PARK LAMPS, FOG LIGHTS, EXTERIOR ROOF LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH, HE NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED....
Mileage: 288,000
07/21/2015 VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY VEERED RIGHT LEAVING HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A CRASH
Mileage: 149,312
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND CRASHED INTO A RETAINING WALL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, KNOCKING THE ...
Mileage: 149,312
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL TIRES, SIZE: TA LT215/85/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES BALANCED BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT...
Mileage: 194,044
DASH BEGAN CRACKING IN 2003, AND HAS CONTINUED UNTIL NOW IT IS FALLING IN. I AM AFRAID THAT THE PIECES WILL CAUSE AN UNKNOWN HAZARD IN THE PARTS HOUSED UNDER THE DASH. *TR
Mileage: 62,856
THE DASHBOARD ON MY RAM 3500 CRACKED AND IT IS FALLING THROUGH. THERE IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD WITH THE SMALL PLASTIC PIECES. *TR
Mileage: 65,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND SHARP SHARDS WERE EXPOSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 289,0...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN ENGINE COMPUTER EXHIBITED A SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ENGAGE FULL THROTTLE WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND...
Mileage: 132,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT HIS DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN DIFFERENT AREAS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.
Mileage: 74,000
DASH BOARD HAS CRACKED, HOLES, SPLITTING. WORRIED THAT AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY NOTICED PROBLEM ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO -- BROUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTION - BUT TOLD IT WAS COSMETIC -- WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT. IT WOULD COST ME $1500+ TO REPLACE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 290,000. UPDATED ...
Mileage: 290,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 290,000. UPDATED ...
Mileage: 290,000
WHILE TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED THERE WAS A SUDDEN STEERING FAILURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. A LOOK UNDER THE VEHICLE SHOWED THAT THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY HAD RIPPED OFF THE FRAME AND THE ARM AND STEERING LINKAGES WERE DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. THE FAILURE SEE...
Mileage: 106,591
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL PULLING A TOW TRAILER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD AND THE TOW TRAILER JACK KNIFED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CO...
Mileage: 90,000
1999 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 3500 DASH STARTED CRACKING ON PASSENGER SIDE AND LARGE PIECE WITH SHARP EDGE FELL INTO DASH. DASH BEGAN SPLITTING IN OTHER PLACES SOON AFTERWARD. REPAIRED WITH A MOLDED DASH COVER THAT DOESN'T FIT REALLY WELL.*TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, SMOKE ENGULFED THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED A SMALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OCCURRED THE SECOND TIME. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL FACILITY, AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT...
Mileage: 230,000
SHREADED DASHBOARD MATERIAL IN DODGE RAM TRUCK. *TR
Mileage: 40,000
SHREADED DASHBOARD MATERIAL IN DODGE RAM TRUCK. *TR
Mileage: 40,000
DASH BOARD FALLING APART ON DODGE 3500 1999 DIESEL TRUCK THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TRYING TO FIND AFTER MARKET SO FAR NO LUCK WAS TOLD ONE FROM DODGE IS HIGH SINCE STARTED FALLING APART SINCE TWO YEARS AFTER IT WAS NEW DODGE SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS IT HAS FELL APART SO BAD I HA...
Mileage: 61,890
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. THE FAILURE WOULD PREVENT OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE FROM BEING PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01...
Mileage: 64,000
DODGE TRUCK DIED,WOULDN'T START, WHEN TRYING TO START GAS WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE, TOWED TO AAMCO, FUEL FILTER HOUSING WAS LEAKING, MOPAR PART WAS DISCONTINUED BECAUSE CHRYSLER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, NEW PART COST $1606 TO REPLACE,..THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY HAZ...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE VEHICLE HAS YOKOHAMA ALL SEASON RADIAL TIRES, SIZE 215/85/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING PULLED THREE INCHES BACK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIV...
Mileage: 85,800
DASHBOARD ON 1999 DODGE RAM PICKUP HAS "SPIDERWEB" CRACKED INTO MANY SHARP PIECES. THIS STARTED OCCURRING A WEEK GO, AND HAS NOW SPREAD TO MOST OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH. IN THE EVENT OF A PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, I'M CONCERNED THAT THE DASH WILL DISINTEGRATE INTO MANY MORE SMALL ...
Mileage: 125,000
CONTINUOUS AT SPEEDS OF 40 TO 60 MPH, AUTO TRANS SHIFTS BETWEEN GEARS HIGH/LOW, HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED THAT THEY SAID WAS THE PROBLEM IE: $2,400.00, DID NOT FIX IT, STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ITS WELL KNOWN IN THE TRANSMISSION AND DEALER SHOPS THAT ITS A ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE FROM THE PUMPS O...
Mileage: 51,000
THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING. MAJOR CRACKS. *TR
Mileage: 76,000
THE TOP DASH COVER IS CRACKING AND FALLING APART INTO TRIANGLE SHAPED PIECES. IN FRONTAL COLLISION, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF THESE PIECES POSING A DANGER TO THE PASSENGERS. *TR
Mileage: 210,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 35000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF THEN ILLUMINATE AFTER TWO SECONDS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, BULBS AND WIRES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 292,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE W...
Mileage: 292,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO FIFTH GEAR AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 40 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT. THE MECHANIC AT THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT A NUT ON THE FIFTH GEAR FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT MI...
Mileage: 182,140
WITHOUT WARNING TRUCK STOPPED RUNNING. ENGINE WOULD CRANK, BUT NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED. ANALYSIS INDICATED FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILURE, WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FUEL INJECTOR PUMP TO FAIL. A NEW LIFT PUMP AND REBUILT INJECTOR PUMP INSTALLED. TOTAL COST FOR PARTS, LABOR, TAX = $2533.75. REFER TO C...
Mileage: 66,102
DASHBOARD CRACKED IN VAIOUS SPOTS, PARTS FALLING INTO ELECTRICAL AREA, LOOSE HEADLIGHTS SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *TR
Mileage: 88,000
DASH BOARD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON OR ABUSE. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO DODGE DEALER UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED AND THAT I MUST HAVE DONE SOMETHING TO CAUSE THE DASH TO CRACK AND BREAK. AT THIS POINT DODGE HAS DONE NOTHING TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. *JB
THE DASH HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DEFROSTER DUCT TO THE TOP OF THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF DODGE RAM TRUCKS. *JB
LIFT OR TRANSFER PUMP HAS FAILED 5 TIMES AND BOSCH INJECTOR PUMP TWICE. AT THIS TIME DODGE WILL NO LONGER REPLACE THE TRANSFER PUMP BUT IS REQUIRING THE CONSUMER TO PURCHASE AN EXPENSIVE CONVERSION KIT WHICH REPLACES THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *JB
Mileage: 115,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MOSTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR WHEN TURNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AUTOMATICALLY. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSFER PUMP AND INJECTO...
Mileage: 140,143
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MOSTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR WHEN TURNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AUTOMATICALLY. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSFER PUMP AND INJECTO...
Mileage: 140,143
1999 DODGE RAM 3500 CUMMINS VP44 FAILURE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC NO BRAKES OR STEERING TRUCK HAS 60000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 51,273
1999 DODGE RAM 3500 CUMMINS VP44 FAILURE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC NO BRAKES OR STEERING TRUCK HAS 60000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 51,273
AT 86,000 MILES, DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING CAUSING ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING LEADING TO A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND ASSISTED BRAKE CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO COAST THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND OUT OF THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY BEFORE COMING TO ...
Mileage: 86,025
WAS SHIFTING GEARS ON I-44 ON RAMP TO GET UP TO SPEED SO I COULD MERGE WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. WHEN I PUT THE TRUCK INTO FIFTH GEAR IT FELT AS IF I HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WAS ABLE TO GO TO NEXT EXIT DRIVING IN FOURTH GEAR SO I COULD GET THE TRUCK BACK HOME. COULDN'T GO OVER 55 MPH IN FOURTH ...
Mileage: 122,153
WAS DRIVING WEST ON I-44 AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL AND LOSE POWER. I WAS AT A HALF TANK OF FUEL AND DECIDED TO HIT THE NEXT EXIT AND GET SOME DIESEL FUEL AND SOME ADDITIVE. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE FUEL GELLING UP BECAUSE IT WAS PRETTY COLD OUT. I SHUT THE TRUCK DOWN TO FILL WITH FUEL AND WHE...
Mileage: 124,957
TWO PRIMARY SAFETY RELATED ISSUES AND MANY LESS IMPORTANT QUALITY ISSUES HAVE PLAGUED THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS BEGAN TO MOUNT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WARRANTY LAPSED. THE MOST CRITICAL ISSUE HAS BEEN THE CORROSION AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE PRESSURE NEEDED FOR THE REA...
Mileage: 115,000
TWO PRIMARY SAFETY RELATED ISSUES AND MANY LESS IMPORTANT QUALITY ISSUES HAVE PLAGUED THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS BEGAN TO MOUNT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WARRANTY LAPSED. THE MOST CRITICAL ISSUE HAS BEEN THE CORROSION AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE PRESSURE NEEDED FOR THE REA...
Mileage: 115,000
TWO PRIMARY SAFETY RELATED ISSUES AND MANY LESS IMPORTANT QUALITY ISSUES HAVE PLAGUED THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS BEGAN TO MOUNT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WARRANTY LAPSED. THE MOST CRITICAL ISSUE HAS BEEN THE CORROSION AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE PRESSURE NEEDED FOR THE REA...
Mileage: 115,000
TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED VEHICLE ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE 200 TO 500 RPM. TOOK TO CHRYS GARAGE AND FOUND "INTERMIT VOLT SPIKES IN A.P.P. SENSOR" SENSOR REPLACED. 10/20/03. ON 9/13/05 SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE A.P.P. SENSOR WAS AGAIN REPLACED. VEHICLE RAN FINE AFTER A.P.P. SENSOR REPLACED. *JB
TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED VEHICLE ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE 200 TO 500 RPM. TOOK TO CHRYS GARAGE AND FOUND "INTERMIT VOLT SPIKES IN A.P.P. SENSOR" SENSOR REPLACED. 10/20/03. ON 9/13/05 SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE A.P.P. SENSOR WAS AGAIN REPLACED. VEHICLE RAN FINE AFTER A.P.P. SENSOR REPLACED. *JB
TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED VEHICLE ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE 200 TO 500 RPM. TOOK TO CHRYS GARAGE AND FOUND "INTERMIT VOLT SPIKES IN A.P.P. SENSOR" SENSOR REPLACED. 10/20/03. ON 9/13/05 SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE A.P.P. SENSOR WAS AGAIN REPLACED. VEHICLE RAN FINE AFTER A.P.P. SENSOR REPLACED. *JB
DT: THE CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE FIFTH GEAR TWICE SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPLACED AT AROUND 30000 MILES. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS REPLACED AROUND 60000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS MOSTLY DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE GEAR FAILURE. THE CONSUMER...
I HAVE A 99 DODGE 3500 DIESEL P/U. THE BLOCK WAS CAST WITH A DEFECT IN THE THICKNESS OF THE METAL OF THE WATER JACKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BLOCK. THE BLOCKS WITH THE DEFECT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE CAST IN BRAZIL AND FIRST FOUND IN EQUIPMENT USED IN TURKEY(THIS WAS CALLED THE TURKEY CRACK). THE METAL...
Mileage: 112,000
5TH GEAR FAILED IN MY 1999 DODGE MODEL 3500.*AK
Mileage: 77,425
ENGINE DEVELOPED A CRACK ON SIDE OF BLOCK, CAUSING COOLANT LEAK.CURRENTLY LOOSING TWO (2) GALLONS A DAY. *AK
Mileage: 127,000
1999 DODGE 3500 CUMMINS LIFT PUMP FAILED. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DEALER CHECKED THE PUMP PRIOR TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING AND SAID IT WAS OK. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED THE DEALER SAID THE PUMP WAS A PROBLEM. NM
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED ALL THE WIRING UNDER THE DASH. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK *JB
1999 DODGE RAM 3500. FRONT END STEERING FAILURE DEATH WOBBLE, $550 REPAIR, AC EVAPORATOR, $800 REPAIR, PRESENTLY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE $300 FOR TROUBLESHOOTING BY THE DEALER, $730 FOR PART AND ADDITIONAL DOLLARS FOR LABOR. ESTIMATE OF $1000+. ASKED DODGE FOR ASSISTANCE, TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WAR...
1999 DODGE RAM 3500. FRONT END STEERING FAILURE DEATH WOBBLE, $550 REPAIR, AC EVAPORATOR, $800 REPAIR, PRESENTLY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE $300 FOR TROUBLESHOOTING BY THE DEALER, $730 FOR PART AND ADDITIONAL DOLLARS FOR LABOR. ESTIMATE OF $1000+. ASKED DODGE FOR ASSISTANCE, TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WAR...
1999 DODGE RAM 3500. FRONT END STEERING FAILURE DEATH WOBBLE, $550 REPAIR, AC EVAPORATOR, $800 REPAIR, PRESENTLY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE $300 FOR TROUBLESHOOTING BY THE DEALER, $730 FOR PART AND ADDITIONAL DOLLARS FOR LABOR. ESTIMATE OF $1000+. ASKED DODGE FOR ASSISTANCE, TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WAR...
1999 DODGE RAM 3500. FRONT END STEERING FAILURE DEATH WOBBLE, $550 REPAIR, AC EVAPORATOR, $800 REPAIR, PRESENTLY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE $300 FOR TROUBLESHOOTING BY THE DEALER, $730 FOR PART AND ADDITIONAL DOLLARS FOR LABOR. ESTIMATE OF $1000+. ASKED DODGE FOR ASSISTANCE, TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WAR...
1999 DODGE RAM 3500. FRONT END STEERING FAILURE DEATH WOBBLE, $550 REPAIR, AC EVAPORATOR, $800 REPAIR, PRESENTLY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE $300 FOR TROUBLESHOOTING BY THE DEALER, $730 FOR PART AND ADDITIONAL DOLLARS FOR LABOR. ESTIMATE OF $1000+. ASKED DODGE FOR ASSISTANCE, TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WAR...
1999 DODGE RAM 3500. FRONT END STEERING FAILURE DEATH WOBBLE, $550 REPAIR, AC EVAPORATOR, $800 REPAIR, PRESENTLY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE $300 FOR TROUBLESHOOTING BY THE DEALER, $730 FOR PART AND ADDITIONAL DOLLARS FOR LABOR. ESTIMATE OF $1000+. ASKED DODGE FOR ASSISTANCE, TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WAR...
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS RATES OF SPEED AND UPON HITTING A BUMP FRONT WHEELS VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE, VIBRATING ERRATICALLY. ONCE SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING VEHICLE BECAME OPERABLE AGAIN. UPON STARTING AGAIN THE VIBRATION STARTED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES, B...
CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, AN ANIMAL JUMPED INTO THE ROAD AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SWERVED OFF THE ROAD ONTO SANDY LAND TO AVOID HITTING THE ANIMAL. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FRONT AXLE BROKE AND THE FRAME BENT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK *LA
Mileage: 63,000
CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, AN ANIMAL JUMPED INTO THE ROAD AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SWERVED OFF THE ROAD ONTO SANDY LAND TO AVOID HITTING THE ANIMAL. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FRONT AXLE BROKE AND THE FRAME BENT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK *LA
Mileage: 63,000
VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK GEAR WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHEN IT POPPED OUT OF THE PARK INTO DRIVE BY ITSELF. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE WENT THROUGH TWO STREETS AND A DITCH BEFORE STOPPING WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH A TREE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER DIDN'T LOCK IN THE PARK POSITIO...
LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE, AND CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT DUE TO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
Mileage: 109,000
FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, THEY CLAIMED SINCE NO ONE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. IT WOULD COST $3000.00 TO REPAIR IT.*AK
Mileage: 110,000
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BASE. THE VAN WAS EQUIPPED WITH HANDICAPPED EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.... *JB
Mileage: 70,000
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BASE. THE VAN WAS EQUIPPED WITH HANDICAPPED EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.... *JB
Mileage: 70,000
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS HAVE CRACKS IN THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DOOR UNTO THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT DOORS DO NOT CLOSE AND HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH
NIGHT TIME DRIVING WHEN SWITCHING FROM HI BEAM TO LOW BEAM, ALL HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF AND THE HI BEAM HAD TO BE PUT BACK ON USING THE COLUMN SWITCH. THIS HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES TO GET BACK TO THE LOW BEAMS THEY FINALLY TURNED ON. TIIME PERIODS BEFOR...
Mileage: 120,000
DEFECTIVE LIFT PUMP IN MOTOR - SHOULD BE AT 12% AND DODGE LOWERED THE STANDARD TO 7% BECAUSE THEY KNOW IT'S A PROBLEM! THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS FAULTY, CAUSING TOTAL DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION
Mileage: 30,000
WE OWN A DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL TRUCK. THE TRANSFER PUMP HAS QUIT WORKING TWICE NOW. THIS TIME IT DIES RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A NEAR FATAL EXPERIENCE. TWO SEMI ALMOST HIT US, WE COULDN'T GET IT TO RESTART. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW. *...
Mileage: 68
WE OWN A DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL TRUCK. THE TRANSFER PUMP HAS QUIT WORKING TWICE NOW. THIS TIME IT DIES RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A NEAR FATAL EXPERIENCE. TWO SEMI ALMOST HIT US, WE COULDN'T GET IT TO RESTART. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW. *...
Mileage: 68
MY VEHICLE FAILED BY SHIFTING ERRATICALLY WHILE PULLING OUT ONTO THE FREEWAY IN HOUSTON, TX DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC AND IF NOT HANDLED IN A QUICK RESPONSIVE MANNER, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATHS TO MANY PEOPLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADRESSED PR...
Mileage: 50,000
CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT OF AN REAR ENDED COLLISION, DRIVER SEAT BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LAY BACKWARDS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
THERE WAS A NUT IN THE BACK OF THE STANDARD TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE NUT FELL OFF INTO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FREE WHEEL IN FIFTH GEAR. *AK *CB *NLM
Mileage: 70,645
A PART ON THE AIR BAG IN STEERING WHEEL, WHICH I BELIEVE IS CALLED THE "CLOCK SPRING", HAS BEEN RECALLED ON THE 1998 DODGE RAM 3500, AS WELL AS, THE 2001. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I OWNED BOTH OF THESE VEHICLES AN DHAD THE RECALLS PERFORMED WHILE I OWNED THEM. I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500 AS WELL AND IT ...
WHILE DRIVING WITH VEHICLE IN FIFTH GEAR. DRIVER APPLIED GAS TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE,THE ENGINE JUST CONTINUE TO RAVV UP. VEHICLE HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION. MR
CONSUMER STATES THAT RECIEVED A RECALL LETTER, MANUFACTURES RECALL NUMBER #978, TOOK TO DEALER AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
CONSUMER NOTICE WHILE GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE ANTI FREEZ SMELL CONSUMER LOOK UNDER VEHICLE AND NOTICE A CRACK IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM
THE WELD IN 6TH GEAR BROKE CAUSING 6TH GEAR TO BE UNUSABLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS TAKEN APART, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE WELD WAS FAULTY. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM HAD LEAKS. *YH
THE WELD IN 6TH GEAR BROKE CAUSING 6TH GEAR TO BE UNUSABLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS TAKEN APART, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE WELD WAS FAULTY. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM HAD LEAKS. *YH
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKING. *AK BRAKE LINES WEAR ON THE FRAME UNTIL THEY RUPTURE, THERE IS NO WARNING, PART IS THE FEEDER LINE TO THE WHEEL CYLINDERS ON THE FRONT. *SLC
FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 11,000 MILES TO STOP THE SEVERE PULLING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED---"LOCKUP" STARTED THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKUP AND THE REARS ROLL FREE---MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED--PORPORTIONING VALVE WAS REPLACED--REAR DRUMS WERE TURNED & REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED
FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 11,000 MILES TO STOP THE SEVERE PULLING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED---"LOCKUP" STARTED THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKUP AND THE REARS ROLL FREE---MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED--PORPORTIONING VALVE WAS REPLACED--REAR DRUMS WERE TURNED & REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED
FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 11,000 MILES TO STOP THE SEVERE PULLING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED---"LOCKUP" STARTED THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKUP AND THE REARS ROLL FREE---MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED--PORPORTIONING VALVE WAS REPLACED--REAR DRUMS WERE TURNED & REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED
FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 11,000 MILES TO STOP THE SEVERE PULLING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED---"LOCKUP" STARTED THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKUP AND THE REARS ROLL FREE---MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED--PORPORTIONING VALVE WAS REPLACED--REAR DRUMS WERE TURNED & REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, APPLIED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE BEFORE FOR SAME PROBLEM; HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND REMEDY FOR MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER ADDS AFTER FRONT PADS WERE REPLACED FRONT/REAR BRAK...
FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP BACK BRAKES FAIL, NO BRAKES ON BACK AFTER BRAKES WERE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER ADDS REAR BRAKES LOCK UP AS WELL. ABS PULSATES SLOWLY. REAR BRAKE SHOES, MASTER CYLINDER AND PROPORTIONING VALVE WERE ALL REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TT
FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP BACK BRAKES FAIL, NO BRAKES ON BACK AFTER BRAKES WERE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER ADDS REAR BRAKES LOCK UP AS WELL. ABS PULSATES SLOWLY. REAR BRAKE SHOES, MASTER CYLINDER AND PROPORTIONING VALVE WERE ALL REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TT
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
THROTTLE BECAME STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AND VEHICLE HIT A BUILDING. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK
THROTTLE BECAME STUCK, AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL HITTING A BUILDING. NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
THROTTLE BECAME STUCK, AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL HITTING A BUILDING. NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
WHILE REPLACING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE TO NEGATIVE POST A DIRECT CHARGE OCCURRED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE SPARKED DUE TO THE MANIFOLD RELAY POINTS BEING WELDED TOGETHER. *YH
THE FAILURE OF THESE ITEMS OCCURED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AT MAXIMUM LEGAL SPEED AND HAD I NOT BEEN A SKILLED PROFESSIONAL DRIVER 8 TO 10 PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHER DRIVERS WITH THIS PROBLEM MANY OF US HAVE BEEN KEPT QUIET BY HAVING OUR TRUCKS REPOSSESED AND SUED OUT ...
THE 5TH GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION HAS A RETAINING NUT THAT BACKS OFF AND ALLOWS THE 5TH GEAR ASSEMBLY TO BECOME DISENGAGED WHILE RIDING DOWN THE ROAD. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS FROM TOWING WITH THE VEHICLE IN 5TH GEAR. THERE IS NOTHING IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL ABOUT THIS BE...
LUGS: NUTS ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME LOOSE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AT 65 MPH, RESULTING IN SEVERE VIBRATION. CONSUMER REPAIRED PROBLEM IN HIS OWN SHOP, AND DEALERSHIP WAS NOT CONTACTED. ON JUNE 8TH, 2001, LUGS: NUTS ON RIGHT REAR (DUAL) WHEEL CAME LOOSE, AND FELL OFF WHICH CAUSED ONE O...
VEHICLE WOULD WANDER AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND REPLACED DRAG LINK WHICH RAN FROM FRAME TO AXLE THAT PREVENTS SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT, BUT DID NOT PREVENT PROBLEM FROM REOCCURRIN...
VEHICLE WOULD WANDER AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND REPLACED DRAG LINK WHICH RAN FROM FRAME TO AXLE THAT PREVENTS SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT, BUT DID NOT PREVENT PROBLEM FROM REOCCURRIN...
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. THE BRAKE CALIPER WERE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. BAD BALL JOINTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACE.
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. THE BRAKE CALIPER WERE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. BAD BALL JOINTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACE.
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. THE BRAKE CALIPER WERE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. BAD BALL JOINTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACE.
VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP AND UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE LEFT SIDE POPPED OUT. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE. FRONT TIRE WAS OUT AT BOTTOM AND TOP TOWARD THE CENTER OF VEHICLE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL WENT TO A 25 DEGREE TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT IN ROAD. THIS WAS SECOND TIME THIS HAPPE...
VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP AND UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE LEFT SIDE POPPED OUT. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE. FRONT TIRE WAS OUT AT BOTTOM AND TOP TOWARD THE CENTER OF VEHICLE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL WENT TO A 25 DEGREE TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT IN ROAD. THIS WAS SECOND TIME THIS HAPPE...
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH KEEPER RING BROKE. SHAFT THAT GOES THROUGH BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS CAME OUT. THIS CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP, CLUTCH ENGAGED AS WELL.*AK *SLC
INTERMITTENTLY BRAKES LOCK UP WHITH LIGHT PRESSURE. ONE DEALER HAS DUPLICATED PROBLEM, BUT COULD NOT REPAIR IT. *AK THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS FOUND LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE FRONT BRAKES WILL LOCK AND THE REAR BRAKES WILL ROLL FREE, SOMETIMES IT IS THE ...
INTERMITTENTLY BRAKES LOCK UP WHITH LIGHT PRESSURE. ONE DEALER HAS DUPLICATED PROBLEM, BUT COULD NOT REPAIR IT. *AK THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS FOUND LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE FRONT BRAKES WILL LOCK AND THE REAR BRAKES WILL ROLL FREE, SOMETIMES IT IS THE ...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS TALKING ON CELL PHONE. HE DROPPED IT, AND WHEN HE LIFTED HIS BODY BACK UP, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WENT THROUGH A DITCH , AND HIT A TREE. VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. CONSUMER DIED. *AK
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING FM DT OF PURCHASE. REQUESTED TRANS.INSPECTION AUG 3,2000, DEALER DID. SEPT 27 2000, TRANS FAILURE, DEALER REBUILT. NOV 3,2000, LESS THAN 2000 MILES AFTER REBUILD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.TOOK TO DEALER,THEIR DIAGNOSIS WAS INCONCLUSIVE. NOV. 27 2000,TRANS FAILURE , TRANS REPL...
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED IN 5 GEAR. CONSUMER HAS TO STAY AT 55 MPH, THIS WAS 3RD TIME THIS HAPPENED.*AK WHEN TRANSMISSION WENT OUT FOR 4TH TIME CAUSING CLUTCH TO GO OUT ALSO. *YH
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED IN 5 GEAR. CONSUMER HAS TO STAY AT 55 MPH, THIS WAS 3RD TIME THIS HAPPENED.*AK WHEN TRANSMISSION WENT OUT FOR 4TH TIME CAUSING CLUTCH TO GO OUT ALSO. *YH
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL, AND VEHICLE RAN OFF ROAD. VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING WHEN HE WOKE UP, AND HOOD CAME OFF AND TORE OFF PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS CAME OFF, AND PASSENGER'S FRONT WAS BANGED UP AND TORE OFF. UPON IMPACT, DUAL A...
AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON TRAILER HITCH, FOUND OUT THAT HITCH WAS CRACKING. *AK *SLC
WHILE DRIVING STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING FRONT WHEELS TO DROP WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
WHILE MAKE A TURN AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKE POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDR FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
BRAKES HIT TO AVOID COLLISION. AFTER WHICH ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIT ON DASH BOARD. FEESER DODGE IN HENDERSON, NC WAS CONTACTED FOR REPAIR. PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED. I WAS TOLD AT DEALERSHIP THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND INCIDENT THAT WEEK LIKE MINE. THE QUESTION IS ABS BRAKES ARE DESIGNED FOR A STEADY PREA...
CONSUMER REPLACED RECALL COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (00V-107) TRAILER HITCH, OWNER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF THE REPLACEMENT HITCH. *MJS
THE TIRE STUDS HAVE BROKEN OR SHEARED OFF MANY TIMES, DEALER THINKS THIS IS BECAUSE OF OVER-TORQUING THEM. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING WHEELS ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCKED UP AND SHEARED OFF. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH. BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, TRUCK WAS PULLING TO RIGHT. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AFTER MARKET BRAKE PADS. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A GARA...
SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCK UP WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. OCCUPANTS ARE UNABLE TO UNLATCH OR RELATCH THE SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM 5 TIMES. AK
VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE ROAD WANDER; ALSO NOTED BY OTHER ROADTREK OWNERS. CHRYSLER IS REPORTED TO BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT OFFERS NO REMEDY TO MODELS AFTER 1997 ON SERVICE BULLETIN #021197, DATED 11/28/1997, SERVICE GROUP 02. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH VEHICLE WILL GO INTO CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT CONSUMER EVEN TOUCHING THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER SAYS WHEN THIS HAPPENS, CAR TAKES OFF LIKE A JET GOING ABOUT 65 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF SO MANY CURVES IN THE ROA...
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS AND TURNED THE ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK