Check Engine Light On Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 10 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2008 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/02/2012

2 things have happened. At a normal idle in park, the vehicle after about a minute has surges (a quick high rev) then once the rev stops the truck engine light flickers and sounds like it wants to stall. In another case, while sitting at a red light the truck has a rough idle that causes the truck to shake. This has happened numerous times. I have not taken the truck to the dealer for fear that it would cost alot of money to have this checked out.

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2 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2008 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/15/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge sprinter 3500. The contact was driving at approximately 55 mph, when the vehicle suddenly lost power and the check engine light illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealership; the dealer did not find any problems after inspecting the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 5,300. The current mileage was approximately 5,500. Updated 11/03/10.

3 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/01/2009

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle also stalled when the contact made a stop or attempted a turn. In addition, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate over 60 mph. The check engine warning light was illuminated for over one year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no failures but the check engine light remained illuminated. The contact also had the spark plugs replaced but the failure was not corrected. The current mileage was 201,000. The failure mileage was not available.

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4 Check Engine Light On problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/07/2008

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram. After stopping the vehicle, the engine and oil lights illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the failure on three occasions and stated that the compressor sensors were low and advised the contact to add two quarts of oil per week. However, the oil light continued to illuminate intermittently. The contact did not confirm if the vehicle had antilock brakes. The VIN was confirmed, but appears to be invalid. The failure mileage was 133,200 and current mileage was 134,400.

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5 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2003 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 12/10/2004

The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.

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6 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2003 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/15/2003

While driving the check engine light illuminated.

7 Check Engine Light On problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 12/28/2002

Truck has been nothing but problems replaced many parts for leaks and transmission problems engine light consistently comes on even after repairs. Truck buck when accelerating looses engine power. Would like it fixed I read other complaints and they had the same problem. I put a lot of money into the truck and have not yet been able to fix problem because they cant seem to figure out the cause. Problem has been on going since vehicle was purchased.

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8 Check Engine Light On problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/02/2002

While driving truck began to lose power. Engine light illuminated.

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9 Check Engine Light On problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Original complaint was severe engine pinging, hesitation going uphills between 40-45 mph and check engine light lit. Dealer replaced idle air control motor and replaced a spark plug. Problem cleared for approximately 10,000 miles, then returned. Goodyear dealer replaced ignition wires and spark plugs at 50,000 according to a Dodge TSB. Problem still persists. Goodyear advised that Dodge has a TSB for this problem and is aware of the problem. I would like to know what action I can take.

10 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Dodge RAM

The engine light illuminated twice, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

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