2000 Dodge RAM 1500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · 133,154 miles · CA

The vehicle stalls when slowing down or stopping at a stoplight. No codes appear and the power steering and brakes no longer work. The vehicle may startup immediately or take two hours to restart. The radio and lights work, but the gauges don't engage when trying to restart the car. The problem occurs during warm weather days. The problem has occurred a number of times when my teenage son has been driving the vehicle. I'm afraid the vehicle will stall and place me in a dangerous situation. The problem has occurred a tremendous amount of times over the past year.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Electrical · 205,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was notified that the PCM (pulse code modulation) needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the PCM had been replaced three times; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact's vehicle to become rear ended by another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired, but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 120,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking and the electrical wires shorted and melted. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder of the road and was towed to the contact's home. The contact replaced the defective wires. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop who advised the contact that the computer was faulty and needed to be replaced. The parts needed for repair were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 104,000.

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 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 Jun 22, 2009 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the air idle valve did not open and caused the vehicle to stall when the brakes were applied. The contact believes that there is a defect in the design of the vehicle. The air idle valve was installed backwards and should remain in the open position to allow air to enter and for the vehicle to properly close. The failure occurred on two occasions. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the valve, which was installed in the same manner. The repair lasted for a year, but the failure has recently resurfaced. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 112,000.

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 18, 2006 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and restarted. The dealer replaced the battery cable last week however the problem reoccurred. The dealer ordered a power train control module.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Engine · 56,000 miles · GA

While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle made a grinding noise and stalled. Other than the grinding noise, there was no other indication that there was a problem with the vehicle. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Engine · UT

The vehicle stalled, which caused consumer to abruptly pull over.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Engine · CA

While driving vehicle will stall. Vehicle has been checked by dealer several times, who advised consumer he could not duplicate problem. Very consumer concerned about safety while driving.