Radiator Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

For several months, while driving the truck, it would try and go into 4w drive low. We changed the actuator and it seemed to work for about a week. Then problems became worse. Again it would go into 4w drive low while driving. But also when we stopped at intersections it would move at all. We would shut the truck off then it would go. We would hear a whining sound after the truck was shut off about 30 minutes coming under the truck. The end of July we had to change the fuel pump. Then we had to change the radiator and thermostat. We had it at 3 different mechanics before finding the problem of it going into 4w drive low. It was the timp and the transfer case. We have had to replace the actuator 3 times.

See all problems of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 🔎.

2003 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag recall replacement parts still on back order. Vehicle has multiple recalls that relates to steering, lighting, visibility, electrical, engine issues and requests loaner vehicle. The consumer stated the additional recalls, would probably explain, why he had to replace the thermostat, vehicle speed control and the radiator three times.

See all problems of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 🔎.

I have a 2002 with the 4. 7l that I am having overheating issues that I have never experienced before. When driving around town or even on the highway under 65 my thermostat never goes above just under halfway. Driving in town I have yet to see it go above that point. However, when driving down the highway if I increase my cruising speed to 70, my thermostat climbs. When going 70-75 it will go up to about the 1 o'clock point before I slow down, so I don't know how far it would go if I continued. I replaced the thermostat, flushed the radiator, replaced the fan clutch . But the problem remains.

See all problems of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 🔎.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the temperature gauge began to rise, smoke began to emanate from the hood area, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the head gasket was blown and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred the same day as it was repaired. The mechanic then replaced the thermostat, water pump, radiator, and fan clutch on subsequent visits but the failure continued to recur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 257,098. Kmj.

See all problems of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 🔎.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the low coolant warning light illuminated and white smoke started to emit from the exhaust. The contact mentioned that he waited for vehicle to cool down and added coolant fluid to the radiator. The vehicle was not taken to repair shop or dealer to be inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of failure who filed a report and did not offer any additional assistance. The failure and current mileage was 54,000. Pmb.

Thin cracks appeared on upper right of the main radiator, fluid leaking out. Car had not sustained any accident and is a clean title. My conclusion is that inferior products/polymers were used to manufacture this radiator. This is not an aftermarket radiator, but the one that came with the vehicle from the manufacturer.

My 2002 ram van 1500 6 cyl engine failed state required smog check. The check engine light went on prior to this. The smog report showed 3 cylinders out of 6 were misfiring. The diagnosis was damaged valves and lost compression. After the mechanic opened the engine he found both heads to be cracked. He also found problems with the water pump and radiator. The total cost of repair was $3100. After further investigation I found out that there are thousands of 1500 engines that failed for the same reason. As with the other owners I changed my oil at regular intervals and maintained the vehicle properly. I had a 1997 1500 in which the same thing happened. Dodge denies responsibility and blames the sludge build up on poor maintenance. Since it was no longer under warranty I was forced to repair it. There should be a national recall of this vehicle's engine and I should get reimbursed by Dodge for the repairs. I unfortunately didn't have a choice but to repair the engine but fear that the design defect will result in subsequent failure of the same nature. Dodge should be held responsible for this. Please help.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle alerted her that the radiator hose blew. The contact did not know the details in regards to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where it was repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle would burn coolant at an excessive rate and the engine would intermittently stall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.

Upper radiator hose blew-out,@42,000 miles , after replacing increase in engine temp. Replaced thermostat and radiator, temp remained elevated. Vehicle never overheated. Engine valves started tapping, antifreeze accumulation on the inside of engine oil cap. Bad headgaskets. Engine oil & filter changed every 2500 miles. Now with the warm weather, only occasional engine tapping and no antifreeze on the inside of engine oil cap. Head gaskets must be leaking or shrinkage of the gaskets with the cold weather. Contacted Dodge and they say that they have never heard of this! checked online and found multiple Dodge vehicle owners with the 4. 7 litre engine have experienced similar problems. Poor engine design, thin walled engine block, lubrication holes in rocker arms not drilled in correct location= check replacement rocker arms as opposed to original equipment. This is a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup 4. 7 eng 43,000 miles. Chrysler should have a engine recall and replaced these defective engines as they were only available for a few years and then discontinued, I wounder why!!.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the radiator was clogged and needed to be replaced. The failure occurred while driving 55 mph. Through further investigation, he discovered that Dodge was installing a filter system in the 2001-2003 models. The contact wanted to be reimbursed for part of the fee he paid to have the system replaced. Dodge would not reimburse him because the vehicle was under warranty. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 50,300 and failure mileage was 50,214. Updated 01/24/08 the consumer stated Dodge will not assist with the cost of the vehicle because it is no longer under warranty. Updated 01/24/08.

1998 Dodge Ram 1500. Is there a recall? radiator is overheating. Call after noon. The contact is experiencing the over heating and the top of the radiator is hot; however, its cold on the bottom of the radiator. I have advised him of the one recall that exist for the engine. The current mileage is 79,000. The vehicle was diagnosed and the mechanic stated that the radiator must be replaced; however, the vehicle can be driven short distances. While driving 65mph. 210 to 220 degrees and the vehicle overheats and smoke was present under the hood. The vehicle does not shut off. If it cools off. 69,000 when the vehicle was purchased. The rear end while driving 45mph and hitting a bump in the road. The back end of the truck moved around for a couple of months. The failure has not been diagnosed.

See all problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 🔎.

I purchased a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab in 10/2003. The temp gauge always showed the temp at above the normal range. Told by the salesperson that was normalat. At approximately 44k miles the vehicle overheated and broke down. Mechanic replaced thermostat - no help. Took vehicle to battison's dealership in duncan ok where the mechanic was accused of installing the thermostat backward. The dealership accused us of putting "stop leak" in the radiator and using non red coolant. Coolant was clear because vehicle overheated and water was only source. Stop leak was never used - the dealership's contractor for radiator repair it looked like stop leak could have been used - but couldn't tell for sure. The parts manager told us that at the same time our 2003 was in the shop a 2005 with 31k was in the shop with the same problem. The difference - the 2005 was under warranty. My thought - if Dodge isn't going to stand behind product after 36k miles then we won't purchase products from this line - Ford is looking better.

Steering seemed loose. Dealer replaced trac bar, inner and lower tie rod ends, and an additional bar. Just after warranty expired, mileage 35,982 on November 21, 2002. As of March 5, 2003 front end and steering is worse than when it went in. Very loose feeling, frequent steering wheel correction needed. Very dangerous situation especially on snow covered roads. Very unsafe feeling. Dealer was asked to check work that was performed on November 0f 2002, on January 30, 2003. They did not look into the situation. Also would like to complain about the radiator needing to be replaced along with crank shaft seal, lower pan gasket, and front seal. This was with mileage of 38,105. These items should not fail with this low mileage and age!!!! obviously a defect in manufacturing, and Chrysler will not admit to any fault of their product. I have records and proof of damaged items if needed. I aksed Chrysler to pay for parts only, but they refused to do so. They also refused to investigate the serious and dangerous front end issue.

See all problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 🔎.

This is twice the first gear has gone out, both times after a radiator flush, I was informed by a referral from a Dodge dealership that the radiators are getting clogged and causing the tranmission to over heat and by the time the problem is figured out a new transmission in needed as well as a new radiator, approximate cost to the consumer, in the range of $3500. 00. The recall for the clamps that were changed on the coolant lines to prevent them from melting was a good idea but they forgot one thing, a blow out valve for the tranmission so when it gets hot it can releive pressure and heat before it burns the transmission.

See all problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 🔎.

1999 Dodge Ram 1500 experience engine noise defective manifold gasket set. The consumer vehicle had several mechanical problems. The consumer complained of noise in the engine compartment. Initially the serpentine belt was replaced but when the noise resurfaced the dealer replaced the intake gasket. Over time the consumer had to also replace the catalytic converter, crankshaft seal and radiator. The vehicle continued to perform poorly. The dealer determined that he gasket needed to be replaced again. The consumer decided to do the repairs himself. While performing the gasket repairs the cons noticed that the old gasket was bent . He determined that the dealer had installed the incorrect gasket for the vehicle.

When driving at 35mph transmission went out/locked up, causing loss of all acceleration. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer linked the problem to the radiator which backed up fluid, causing the transmission to go bad. Please provide any further details.