2001 Dodge RAM 1500 engine problems

Filed Jun 14, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The headlights no matter what bulbs I buy are extremely dim making it unsafe to drive at night. Now truck will not start for some unknown reason. It tries to turn over but will not crank. The mileage flashes NO BUS. I was literally only getting at best 8 miles per gallon.

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Engine · 198,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the engine control unit needing to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired twice however, the failure still recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 198,000 miles · GA

Several times while I have been driving on a highway or busy road and the engine gets to normal operating temperature, the engine stalls and shuts off. Then I have to maneuver it to the side of the road and let it cool off approximately 15 minutes and then it cranks back up and I can drive 5 minutes and it does the same thing again, very dangerous.

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 144,000 miles · TX · fire

I turned the key to start the engine and as it started cranking smoke started coming out of the defroster and then fire started coming out the engine hood. Luckily I had a fire extinguisher handy and opened the hood and put out the fire. Wondered where the fire started so tried starting again and fire started immediately at the rear of the engine or on top of the bell housing. I also smelled fuel. The truck was next to my garage and had been driven a few days earlier. If I had not put out the fire my whole house could have burned down. I donated the truck to wheels 4 vets.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Body, Engine · 78,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. The contact also stated that the heating coil was leaking without warning. The failure has occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the heater coil failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 143,624 miles · PA

While driving dodge ram truck jammed open throttle began to an unintentional acceleration that caused vehicle to almost crash. A call was made to dodge dealership @ 215 492 8600 however I was informed that my truck did not fall under this recall problem.

Filed Feb 20, 2014 · Body, Engine · NC

Since dec of 2004 I have had my transmission replaced 3 times on this vehicle, the last time I was on a highway when it "blew" and was told by several ppl that I was very "lucky" it didn't catch fire, l know of many others who have owned these trucks and have had similar transmission problems!! I also have had my spare tire cable break while the truck was on a roadway, and my spare tire when rolling down the road behind me, by the grace of god...no cars were coming, in addition, I have a severely cracked dash, I am having to have the heater core replaced...smoke coming out of the vents...when the core is replaced, the dash will have to be replaced also, due to the condition of the dash!! Dodge needs to do something about these vehicles!

Filed Nov 12, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 119,000 miles · MA

My 2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 keep stalling when decelerating. The engine will start right up again when I turn the key but unless I keep my foot on the gas it dies again and again. It's always at low speeds like in a parking lot or approaching stop signs or red lights. This is very dangerous in traffic. I have had it to 3 different mechanics and we've replaced the alternator and the battery (twice on the battery) and it is still doing the same thing. Sometimes it runs fine and then it just starts quitting on my.

Filed Apr 11, 2012 · Engine · 50,000 miles · PA

Engine completed seized, was told sludge in engine. Mechanic stated common problem with this year and vehicle. $5000 to replace engine.

Filed Dec 19, 2010 · Engine · 113,000 miles · NC

I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.2 v-8 engine. The engine has very poor performance due to tapping valves and lifters, when trying to merge onto the highway the truck losses power so I'm afraid this may be a serious safety issue by causing a accident on the highway. I have complained to chrysler dodge and they do nothing we as consumers really need the help.