general problems of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2000 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2003

Engine spark knock as a result of a bad plenum gasket. Dodge apparently will not fix, unless I come up with $450-$500. I bought the truck used and apparently there was a service bulletin for that particular problem, but I had no idea that it neede to be done. By the way, I bought the truck in Jan of 2003 and the bulletin was released in Feb of 2003. I would have thought that I would have received a notice in the mail, but did not and now I'm on the hook for the repair.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2003

1. Body jumps at different speeds unable to steere. 2. Odometer reading didn't move for approx- 1st 200 miles. 3. Engine knocks. 4. Shifting linkage and gears grind. 5. Transmission slips and front axle grinds. 6. Salesman said I was approved and did qualify for any vehicle in the lot with $10,000. 00 down. Called finance company after purchase and was approved for the vehicle I originally wanted. 7. Brakes need to be replaced all the way around. Thank you, tom & deb aleto.


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