Car Stall problems of the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500

Two problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, black smoke emitted from the exhaust system. As a result, the vehicle stalled as an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the particulate filter exhaust system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. The VIN was not available. Ss.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2012

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning as the instrument panel lights failed. The vehicle then abnormally and independently accelerated. In addition, smoke was seen coming from under the hood area. The vehicle then caught on fire. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without injury and the fire was contained by the local fire department. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed but towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.




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