Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the exhaust system failure warning message illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that she was unable to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle began to roll backward abnormally with the transmission in park, and the contact was then able to shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 15,800.

First incident, while driving, electronic throttle control light warning light went on and the engine died. Could not restart until vehicle was stopped, put in park and the key was cycled from on to off and back. Dealer diagnosed the failure on 11/28/10 based on the presence of diagnostic code p2121, "accelerator pedal position sensor performance. ". Part was ordered (it was on backorder), repair was scheduled for 12/12/11 and vehicle was returned to me. On 12/5/11 the failure repeated itself, on 12/12/11 the part was replaced. On 1/5/12 same failure happened again, although this time I was towing an 8000 pound car trailer. Was able to stop and pull to the side of the road, narrowly avoiding an accident. This seems to be an incredibly dangerous design flaw as a stall causes loss of both power steering and brakes, not to mention loss of the exhaust brake.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the exhaust began leaking into the cabin of the vehicle on the passenger side. The contact stated that the odor was overpowering when the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated the exhaust was leaking into the cabin and the odor was unbearable while driving. Whenever the vehicle was operable the exhaust smell entered the vents and the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing on the exhaust leak but they were unable to repair it. The manufacturer was notified but did not offer enough money for a buy back option. The vehicle continued to exhibit exhaust leaks and it was not repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000. The current mileage was 42,000.