1999 Dodge RAM 1500: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Engine · 2 miles · CA

I bought a 1999 dodge ram 1500 pickup with a 5.2 liter engine from swift dodge in davis, ca in december of 1998. The first day, I noticed that it had a spark knock or ping when accelerating up the slightest grade. With the air conditioner on or when pulling a small trailer, the knock was worse. I complained about it everytime I took my truck in for service at the dealership. *ak the manifold gasket was replaced twice by the deaer, and I was told that would fix it. It didn't. I've had the truck in for service at swift dodge approximately 13 times over the past 4+ years, each time complaining of the spark knock. Sometimes they have said they can't hear it, sometimes they just put me off, and sometimes they changed the manifold gasket. Now, I'm told - at 129,000 miles - that the gasket has failed again and that the cylinder heads need to be replaced as well, all for the price of $2,000+. I've called chrysler to no avail. I have one complaint on record with them from april 2001. There are 2 technical service bulletins out on this very problem. Apparently the fix is only temporary, and when the truck is past its warranty, the consumer pays. It's not fair that a chronic design problem isn't definitively remedied by the manufacturer under warranty. If all companies included design flaws in every product that the consumer would eventually be charged for, companies could enjoy a steady stream of after-warranty income. That's what's happened here. By the way, the web is full of customer complaints and threats of class-action suits for this very problem with 1999 dodge pickups and durangos. I don't know if there is any legal recourse, but I'm lodging my legitimate complaint anyway. Yours truly, dennis parker

Filed Mar 3, 2003 · Engine, Suspension · PA

The intake gasket leaked, there was a knocking sound coming from vehicle, engine oil had leaked along with a smoke odor, and there was uneven tire wear. Scc

Filed Feb 15, 2003 · Engine · 35,000 miles · IN

Manifold gasket sucked in.. Causing spark knocking. Headlight not working properly due to bad ground. Chrysler fixed headlight at no charge, however, told me there was a tsb on manifold gasket and still charged me for repairs.. They stated that they did not have to fix because they remodeled the engine. Female subject at chrysler headquarters hung up on me.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Brakes · MI

Brakes have failed numerous times from the time I drove out of the dealership to when I had to pay to have the front ones repacked. (leased vehicle) still have the same problem dealer told me "that's just how they are" duh!!! Aren't brakes suppose to stop when you press them??? Also the worst problem w this truck is the constant knocking. Even the best gas. Dealer told me chrylsler is in court over this but in the mean time, some major problems are occuring re the pistons what a great lease two more years of this quality vehicle!

Filed Feb 20, 2000 · Engine · MO

Engine knocks on regular gas. Dealer cannot fix. Failure to warranty?