Gasoline Engine problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

I purchased a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, VIN # 1b7hc13761j577007, from fowler Dodge in oklahoma city. The vehicle was sold as is with engine problems. Upon taking the vehicle to a mechanic, I was told that it will need over $2000 in repairs in order to be safe and reliable. The problems are as follows: #1 engine cylinder has burnt valve, not creating adequate cylinder pressure #5 cylinder has burnt valve, not creating adequate pressure #8 cylinder has burnt valve, not creating any pressure brakes rotors require replacement transmission slipping between 1st and 2nd gear headlights operate in full high beam only, all the time. Faulty headlght switch the mechanic I took the vehicle to has reccommended that I get a lawyer, write to you and Chrysler and give fowler Dodge a chance to make the repairs under good faith. The mechanic also stated that on numerous Dodge ram maintenance forums, this is a common problem. I have seen these first hand and it is true. I have seen posts with people stating that their dealer told them there was a problem with the cylinder heads which lead to burnt valves, requiring cylinder head replacement.

I own a Dodge Ram 1500 sport 4x4 which has 6700 miles on it. At 3800 miles the transmission went out. Mark thomas motors in albany said they will replace the transmission because there isn't a reason for it to have gone out, at no cost to me. At 67k miles both the engine heads were cracked from running to lean and advanced timing. That cost me $1000 and mark thomas motors again adjusted the cost. Althought I have been treated extremely well from this dealership I should not have experienced these problems this soon. Various forums discuss these topics in great detail. Dodge has known of these issues and has never addressed the problems. I'm now waiting for my f250 to be delivered, I'm done with Dodge for now.

While driving the vehicle to college it just quit on me. It would not start again. I had it towed to the dealership where purchased and it is still under warranty. The next day they called and told me there was sludge build up in the engine and that it was locked up. They took a oil analysis test and said that we were liable for the damage caused by not having recommended oil changes. I have receipts showing oil changes but I was denied by Chrysler any work done on it. In my experiance of having been around a mechanic the only way an engine locks up is if there are defects in the engine or there is no oil in the engine. There was oil in my engine and there are only 35,800 miles on my truck. Now I am stuck with a truck still making payments on it and I have to replace my engine myself at my cost because Chrysler doesnt want to fix it. I looked on the net and also found another person on there who has filed a complaint saying there was gunk build up. That odi number is 8015189. If there are any others out there please let me know. I would like to have the problem taken care of before I have to pay out of my pocket for something that the dealership or Chrysler should have to fix because it is still under warranty.

Oil gauge malfunctioned, and went dead, not detecting low oil pressure. Dealer found sludge in engine that would build up from overdue oil changes. Consumer stated oil changes were done on regular basis, but not a t the dealership. Please provide more information.

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Fire started in engine compartment, wiring harness on right side heavily damaged, claim 42-1425-827.

While driving, consumer noticed smoke coming out of the hood and pulled over, when opening the hood, consumer noticed that the vehicle was on fire, claim 16-n191-218.

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Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment and vehicle is a total loss, claim 04-1299-808.

While driving, vehicle suddenly stopped, the vehicle was rolled into a dealership when flames came out, the entire vehicle exploded, claim 59-v812-056.

While driving, vehicle suddenly stopped, vehicle had flames coming from the engine compartment, then vehicle exploded, claim 59-v812-056.

Vehicle was parked when the engine caught fire, claim 22-v517-407.

Engine check light came on, and vehicle was starting to hesitate.