Diesel Engine Problems of Dodge Ram 3500

2010 Dodge Ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to diesel fuel heater electrical connector recall notice issues. The consumer was informed there was a waiting list.

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2012 Dodge Ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to tie rod assembly recall issues. The consumer also experienced loss of power. The consumer stated there were times, where he couldn't obtain a speed greater than 40 mph. Also, he was experiencing poor fuel economy.

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Ecm/ecu cummings diesel engine mount problems . Tps error throttle erratic speeds up /down . No response throttle - merging in traffic freeway big problem. Speeds up - almost drive through. Shifting transmission force down/up. In house known engineer ing compatibility cummings /Dodge controller . Not public info. See youtube ecm/ecu problems. Changed out 3 tps s & 1 ecm u not compt. Accident looking for a place to happen. Death.

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2007 Dodge Ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to warranty claim the consumer stated he would like a written explanation as to how the banks ram cold air intake and the banks tech- cooler intercooler system caused the failure, since that was the basis for his denial of warranty coverage. The consumer was informed the failure was due to vehicle modifications. The consumer stated he has been to the dealer several times, due to fuel starvation issues. The vehicle was said to have been repaired. However, 10,000 miles after the 100,000 warranty had expired the consumer began experiencing problems again, which led to the injectors malfunctioning again. The consumer stated it would cost $5,1000 to resolve all six injector issues. The consumer was informed all six needed injectors needed to be replaced in order to have the proper balance of fuel injected into the engine. Updated 03/20/12 updated 03/29/12. The consumer stated on more than one occasion while driving, the vehicle would drastically loose power due to the failed bosch injector. Updated 05/16/12 .

I have the 6. 7 cummins diesel engine. While stopped and with the air conditioning on and while the truck is performing the regeneration process raw fuel and exhaust fumes enter the cab of the truck forcing me to roll my windows down. This has caused me to get lightheaded if I don't roll my window down in time. This happens about once every two weeks to me(each time the above conditions are met). Putting the air conditioning on recirculate will help. However recirculate will not work for the heater or window defroster which further impairs my ability to drive. I spoke to the dealer and they called Dodge. Dodge said that this is normal. This is not normal and is a serious health and safety issue.

2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 cummins diesel engine #4 injector tube (line) cracked and sprayed entire engine compartment with fuel due to the fact that it happened wile driving the under carriage was fuel soaked also. I had it towed to a dealer for repair. Dealer said it was not covered by warranty and I was charged for repair.

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Vehicle is 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 pickup truck with 6. 7l diesel engine. I was driving down hill on slippery road with foot off throttle, when applied gentle throttle pressure, the engine jerked violently several times, and causing the rear wheels to brake traction and the vehicle to fishtail. This event is intermittent, most often happens when driving with light throttle, then lifting off throttle to slow down, and when press throttle to accelerate, experience several rapid shudders or jerks from engine before the engine pull smoothly again. Vehicle has had this condition since new. This condition has been reported to two Dodge dealers, are unable to correct it, local dealer said he had same complaint from 6 or 7 other Dodge 6. 7 l diesel owners.

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Twice while pushing the accelerator pedal, the diesel engine went full throttle on its own and would not stop. The only way to stop it was to turn off the key which is extremely dangerous. The last time it went to 80 mph before I could shut off the key.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrates when driving and he hears a noise coming from the engine compartment. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they informed him that the flywheel wheel failed. He discovered that other vehicles were experiencing the same failures and he feels that they are caused by a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 02-04-08.

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At 86,000 miles, diesel fuel injection pump failed without warning while driving causing engine to quit running leading to a loss of power steering and assisted brake control. I was able to coast the truck to the side of the road and out of the flow of traffic with great difficulty before coming to a stop. Truck had to be towed from the side of the highway, and failed injection pump was replaced at my expense. Failed bosch vp44 diesel fuel injection pump was returned as a core.

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Dt:the contact stated vehicle would not start on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the fuel injectors were repaired. The second time the vehicle would not start was due to the valve seat. The vehicle could not be repaired. A rebuilt engine was installed into the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been contacted about why a rebuilt engine was installed instead of a new engine. The vehicle was repaired under warranty.

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My vehicle completely stalled and lost power at 70 mph leaving me with no power steering or power brakes. I was barely able to force the vehicle into the breakdown lane. I brought it to a Dodge dealer where it cost me $3,700. For an ecm computer and injector pump for this diesel engine. Eight months previous I had replaced the lift pump at a cost of over $800. I now understand that the NHTSA has earlier investigated this diesel engine and found no 'safety' problem relating to this failure. I further understand that there was a 'limited' recall performed by cummins, the engine manufacturer, which only included school busses and emergency vehicles as well as for their big customers, ups and fedex. Is there no consideration of the individual owner's safety? by my research there are 350,000 of these vehicles still on the road (122,000 were repaired under warranty in a Dodge 'fix-if-fail' program) with potentially catastrophic safety defects. This is a truly dangerous condition. Fortunately for me, I am an above average size male. I'd seriously doubt if a young driver or small individual would have been able to safely navigate this vehicle to the side of the road. Conversations with the Dodge dealership and with the Dodge consumer hotline resulted in their denial of being aware that there is or has been any problem with this vehicle. A blatant lie on at least the hotline supervisor's part.

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 cummins vp44 failure in the middle of traffic no brakes or steering truck has 60000 miles.

Exhaust smell from fresh air vents, mainly while idling my 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 with cummins engine. I noticed the smell within days of purchase, took it to several dealers, and was told they had never experienced this problem before. End suggestion was a citrus oil additive to make the exhaust smell like citrus. (no joke) fuel injector failure, filling crankcase with diesel, causing rough running and eventual oil pressure loss. Dealer, upon advisment from "tech department" changed the oil, replaced the faulty injector and got me out the door. Now I have experienced engine vibrations that are getting progressivly worse, higher engine rpm's increased fuel consumtion, a cloud of blue smoke upon startup after several hours of downtime, and the dealership thinks it may be a wiring harness. I spoke directly to cummins service dept. And was told that with oil pressure loss, they would have dropped the oil pan and checked the bearings.

Engine block cracked due to manufacturer defect in block design. Neither cummins or Dodge is offering any help with this known defect. There shoulf be a recall on all these blocks!.

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The brakes locked at 35 mph, causing the vehicle to go through an intersection into a ditch. There were several problems with the engine in which the mechanics have not been able to determine. The consumer hit a fence and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated the engine would just stall.

Engine developed a crack on side of block, causing coolant leak. Currently loosing two (2) gallons a day.

Front seal of motor busted/know problem with diesels.

Dodge dealerships received a notice not to use frame filters as they explode and throw fragments of the filter into the engines. Dodge owners were never warned. Fram advertisements say they have the best filters. Evidently, this has happened many times before according to mechanics and owners and the web. Our time warranty ended 01/02, but the mileage isn't even close. We bought the big Dodge thinking it would be the last truck we purchase since we are in our 70's. The cummings diesel engine should run 300,000 miles, so 38,000 is nothing in comparison. We need some kind of help with this problem. Thank you, james & joyce matthew.

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While driving, vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, wiring harness and firewall were burned, claim 16-n185-992.

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Dodge Ram 3500 customer purchased a motor and warranty and wants daimler to pay for repairs* the consumer stated when the motor failed, it caused the starter, steering stabilizer, torque converter cooler, the #6 cap on the connection rod to fail. It also put a hole in the side of the block and broke the cam shaft in half. The truck was eventually fixed, however the consumer pick the vehicle up and put a 100 miles on the vehicle, the turbo failed. The consumer took the vehicle to his local dealership and the repair was covered under warranty.

Diesel fumes are coming through the cab of the vehicle. Also, there is a burning oil smell .

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Diesel engine has replacement part such as timming change injector pump. Transmission sender switch and seal had to be replaced. Front and back brakes replaced. Also, tail pipe had to welded back on. Tail pipe fell off. There was vibration. Dealership was aware of the problem.

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