2001 Dodge RAM 1500: engine failure

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 Mar 17, 2006 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CT

I have a 2001 dodge intrepid with approx 70k miles. I had no warning anything was wrong and when I stopped to pick up my 6 year old child the car never started again. I brought it to a local (trustworthy) mechanic and after a 215.10 bill I was told my engine failed and I would have to pay approx 5k to repair it. My mechanic asked if I kept up on the oil changes and I stated that I did. After research himself he informed me that this is an ongoing problem with the 2.7 engines. I still owe on the vehicle 5k and I am a single parent and now have no car and still paying on it.

Filed Jul 26, 2005 · Engine · PA

Dt: 2001, dodge, ram, consumer called the manufacturer and told them that vehicle was using about 2-3 quarts of oil weekly. Manufacturer called the dealership and indicated there were no records of anyone having this problem. Took vehicle to laurel valley dodge in latrobe, pa. They had several complaints about a paper gasket between the manifold and the heads left a hole there, and it was dumping oil into the manifold, and burning the oil. Dealer said they could take the paper gasket out and put a metal gasket at the cost of $600.00. Consumer was told there was no recalls on this problem. The engine was still running and had not seized as of yet.

Filed Jun 11, 2005 · Transmission · NJ

Transmission has gone bad on 2001 dodge ram. Week later engine needs to be replaced because of "oil sludge". Have seen same problem documented on other sites about dodge engines.

Filed Jun 11, 2005 · Engine · NJ

Dodge (2001) 1500 ram pickup (4x2) --- 1- major lower engine failure. Engine oil pressure warning lamp activated followed by engine making "ticking" noise. In doing research, I have found that this "oil pressure / major engine issues" is common for the dodge ram. 2- second major dodge issue--- transmission had to be totally replaced. Again, in doing research, I have found numerous documented issues with the 2001 dodge ram transmission failures..

Filed Apr 16, 2004 · Engine · 58,000 miles · MA

Vehicle just died no warning no check engine lights oil pressure gauge normal, and now I have a blown engine. I was told there was some sludge in the engine due to lack of regular oil changes. The oil was changed every three to five thousnd miles. Still has extended warranty coverage that the dealer where it was towed to will not honor.