2000 Dodge RAM 1500 engine problems

Filed Jun 17, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Unknown Will be driving down the road and the truck will shut off. When this happens it also affects the power steering and the power brakes. Has happened at a spotlight and I had to push it thru a busy intersection. Has happened going down the road just at random. No warning. But it does show (No Bus) when this happens but it does not trigger a code or engine light Try to start it and it will not start. Sometime it's only a few minutes up too 1/2 Hour the last time it cut off.

Filed May 1, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 90,000 miles · ND

Linkage in steering column will remain in 2nd gear when I have put it in drive. It has been in mechanics twice. Twice into mechanics regarding antifreeze spilling inside the cab of truck. Repair was on water pump both times. Still having problems with both concerns. Resulting in health issues being at risk linkage while in motion on highway. Antifreeze spewing inside cab of truck on windshield, carpet and mats, also center of cab near 4 wheel gear shifter.occurs when stationary or when driving.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 126,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering pump was faulty. The power steering pump was replaced and the defect was remedied. The contact also indicated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly lost power as the vehicle independently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2012 · Engine · 82,000 miles · GA · crash

Engine shuts off while driving and stops in the middle of the highway. This happens several times per day. To start the engine back up, I have to come to a complete stop, cut the ignition switch completely off, wait 1-5 minutes, cut the ignition switch completely back on and if the gas meter gauge comes on, then the engine will start up again. The engine will cut off again while driving in 1 minute to a few hours.

Filed Oct 22, 2011 · Body, Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

Severely cracked dash board and leaking heater core as a result.

Filed Jun 20, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 90,567 miles · CA

My dodge truck driving on the freeway at 65 all gauges zero out and the no bus reading is displayed on the odometer readout the truck is unresponsive losing power all warning lights are displayed on instrument panel. The truck now stalls at stop lights and runs rough. It has been at two shops the shops have replaced the computer the instrument cluster the body control module and has checked every wire and has not found any solutions.

Filed May 21, 2008 · Engine, Lights · 400 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. After putting 400 miles on the vehicle, it began overheating while driving uphill at an unknown speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the transmission cap. When the windows were rolled down, they would not go back up. In addition, the headlights would dim when the windows were rolled up and down. While driving between 5-10 MPH uphill, the exhaust system fell off the vehicle. The bolts were not properly tightened. The cd changer had to be replaced after failing twice. There was also a grinding noise in the transmission when the shifter was placed into gear, and there was a hesitation when placing the gear into reverse or drive. The transmission has been rebuilt, but the vehicle is still grinding and hesitating when placed into gear, drive, or reverse. On may 22, 2008, the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for the driveshaft to be replaced in hopes that the grinding will cease. The current mileage was 73,500 and failure mileage was 400.

Filed Jan 30, 2008 · Engine · CO

I have 2000 ram 1500 pu. With a5.2 engine. Driving down the road, oil when to 0. Engine died. Had it towing to shop , engine gone. Locked up.

Filed Jan 11, 2008 · Engine · 53,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle keeps stalling out while driving. I could be doing 60 MPH or I could be doing 25 MPH. There would be no warning it would just die. Lucky for me I was able to restart the vehicle in a few minutes. I brought it into the dealer 5 times to fix still it isn't running properly. They replaced numerous wires & the crank sensor. This has been going on since 10/07 and as of 1/5/08 problem still occurring. (5 times in total).

Filed Aug 24, 2007 · Engine · OH

Unknown leak of freon or other source of air conditioner failure. The AC pump runs almost constantly. Recharge had been attempted but only lasted for 1-3 days.