Engine Oil Leaking Problems of Dodge RAM

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

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 02/28/2003

The vehicles engine bolt loosened and a screeching noise was produced. The dealer was notified. All 20 valve cover bolts had loosened. They loosened an additional two times after properly torqued. Loosened valve cover bolts caused oil to leak out of engine.

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2 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 06/28/2002

While driving, the engine rods went through engine, causing the vehicle to leak oil and lose power. Contacted dealer and dealer wasn't willing to do anything. The consumer feels that he shouldn't have to pay for damages due to poor equipment. The consumer sustained serious injuries, as he walked under an overpass, he had fell on concrete/steel.

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3 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 04/15/2002

Bad plenum gasket. Fuel and oil mix. And steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. And truck wont idle in the cold.

4 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 2000 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 06/22/2001

This truck has had a noise in the engine shortly after I purchased the truck. It has been downhill since then, I casn get all the service reports on file at bill abbott. The truck is now at cummings midwest power CO. In bloomington IL for anouther problem they have the head off and checking it for a problem also the crankshaft seal leaks oil this isthe second engine in this truck. I would really like to see if I could exchange this truck for a like one as I can't trust this truck . Thank you. Glenn thomas.

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5 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/26/2001

While driving 65 mph and without prior notice engine started knocking. Then, vehicle stalled. Towed dealer who found there was hardly any oil in engine, and it had seized. Dealer stated there were 103 consumers on list for an engine of this type. Oil light had not come on, not did consumer notice a prior leak. Please add additional information.

6 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 03/01/2001

While changing the motor oil, I noticed the rear of the motor wet with oil. Traced oil leak via mechanic back to the rear of the heads on both sides. Losing approx 1/2 qt of oil between changes.

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7 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/15/2001

The dealer says this is a non-warrented part and that I must purchase a new vacuum pump from Dodge at a cost of $800 plus instlation. I have had this truck in to calkins for 3 other oil leaks in the engine. The dealer said that I am the only one who they ever had who has oil leaks in the cumming diesel. I was wondering if there were any notices on this part.

8 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

Consumer was traveling on highway and another vehicle jumped in front. Vehicle was making a noise coming from the tires. Also, oil was leaking from vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealership.

9 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/30/1999

Leaking oil through tailpipe-engine clatter at high speed. Defective intake base gasket. Blew out four quarts of oil over 750 mile trip, mostly interstate travel. Service bulletin not divulged to owner during routine service.

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10 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 07/24/1998

Oil pan gasket cut resulting in leaking.


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