Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 8 problems related to battery cable (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My truck has quit functioning 3 different times (days). All dash lights come on and there is no communication between the accelerator pedal and engine. Most times it is still running but I cannot make the vehicle move. The last time the engine died completely and I could not restart the vehicle. I have had it towed 3 times to the dealership, they have made repairs based on what they thought was wrong, only to have it stop exactly the same 4 or 5 days later. The first repair was condenser, oil pressure regulator and battery cable, the second repair was the brain. This third time they have had the truck for 3 days and yesterday they called and said they do not know what is wrong, it doesn't give them codes when on computer. I do not feel confident nor safe to drive a truck that just stops when I'm driving. I have found other complaints on a website carcomplaints. Com and have found 10 other complaints with very similar vehicle problem. I am leaving work each time this happens and am thankful I am not travelling home during rush hour; I'd likely cause an accident. It has been very expensive almost $2000. And still no truck. First occurrence about 10nov, 2nd occurrence about 16nov, 3rd was 5dec.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge ram. The contact stated that upon turning the vehicle to off position and removing the key, the vehicle had continued to run. The contact stated that he had removed the battery cables and the vehicle still continued to run. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,845. Kc.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would read that the key was damaged when the door was ajar. As a result, the contact was unable to start the vehicle until a minimum of 35 minutes of closing the door. In addition, the contact was unable to shut off the vehicle and the contact had to disconnect the battery cable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the main computer module was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 43, 000. . . . Updated 11-12-13 the consumer stated the vehicle would not crank, and when the vehicle did start, it would not cut off. The consumer had to disconnect the battery cable. The dealer replaced the main computer.
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2006 Dodge quad cab pick up (4 wd)
while driving horn, dome light and cargo light come on with no warning or reason. Event happens every time I drive. Some times the dash lights go out. Which is hazardous in the dark. Dealer put in a new cluster and I still have the problem. Last time I drove got shocked when turning off the ignition, horn, dome light and cargo light come on. I have to pull the neg battery cable. System seems to reset, horn and lights go out. Dealer can't find the problem. My guess is the key switch or the ground for switch.
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Daimler Chrysler mailed a letter informing me of a recall on th 4e power distribution ccenter generator cable connection on my truck. My spouse took the truck to don marshell Dodge and service center . 716 north hwy 27 p. O. Box1509, somerset, ky 42502, telephone # 606-678-8178. The truck was scheduled for another repair but my husband brought the letter and asked that the cable also be fixed. The service person looked a the letter, laid it down and said that they "looked' at it and it was fine. The service department refused to fix the cable. The letter that daimler chryler mailed regarding the recall stated that any complaint with the dealer regarding having the vehicle fixed should be directed toward this agency.
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Consumer took vehicle to receive recall repair 00v135, however consumer had to wait a lengthy time due to dealership not having trained technicians, when consumer picked up vehicle, wires were hanging from steering wheel and vehicle would not go into 1st or 2nd gear, consumer took vehicle back and it ran fine the first day, the next morning it wouldn't crank again, consumer found battery cable loose and the fuse compartment cover fell off in his hands.
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Vehicle experienced fire under the hood in the drivers side at battery cable to powerbox, vehicle is a total loss, claim 46-0377-665.
Vehicle experienced fire, it originated under the hood on the drivers side at battery cable to powerbox, vehicle is a total loss, claim 46-0377-665.