Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2001 Dodge RAM

Two problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2007

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram. While driving 10 mph under normal driving conditions and pulling a trailer the contact smelled something burning and the engine shut off without warning. Smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle would not restart, and was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the crank angle sensor was burned. The vehicle was repaired , and the no further failures occurred. The current mileage was 95,099. There was no damage to the vehicle. Ak.

2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2003

The vehicle shut off and caught fire. The dealer was notified. Ph scc.




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