Vehicle experienced engine fire, recently the vehicle was worked on for an engine oil leak, the dealer is not willing to handle under warranty, the vehicle is a t/l, claim 59-v803-238.
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 engine complaints
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While parked vehicle caught on fire, claim 01-6315-258.
While driving, vehicle suddenly stopped, the vehicle was rolled into a dealership when flames came out, the entire vehicle exploded, claim 59-v812-056.
Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, damages are to the right side of the engine above the valve cover and the wiring harness on the right side was also heavily damaged, claim 42-1425-827.
Vehicle was parked when it caught on fire in the engine compartment, vehicle has had problems with the windshield wiper motor, claim 01-6315-258.
My truck has an engine miss, that is confirmed by the manufactures own engineers who say there is no known solution. Dc refuses to honor their comittment and has failed in their so called attempts at repair. The clockspring has twice been replaced, first after it broke two days after the dc rep inspected my truck but refused to do anything with the concerns. Second time was the recall 982 which was performed on 7/9/01. The noise in the steering wheel has since returned and the steering at times gets tight while turning right. The first clockspring that broke was also after the vehicle steering wheel was turned to the right. The brakes will shudder when coming to a stop, and the dealer replaced the rear drums at one point but refused to procede further. On 5/13/01 coming to an intersection the trucks rear tires locked up and the truck entered the intersection approx. 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the truck, on 11/17/01while returning home I noticed a burnt odor at the rear of the truck, a further inspection showed smoke coming from the wheels, touching the rear wheel it was extremely hot to the touch. So hot in fact I pulled my hand away before I was burnt. Front tires still show extreme signs of wear , dealer has refused to do anything further. In fact dependable dodge of vero beach on 5/14/01 told me dc ordered that no further work be done on my truck. They in fact stated they will breach their warranty.
Fire started in engine compartment, wiring harness on right side heavily damaged, claim 42-1425-827.
While driving, consumer noticed smoke coming out of the hood and pulled over and opened the hood, vehicle caught fire, claim 16-n191-218.
Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment and vehicle is a total loss, claim 04-1299-808.
While driving, vehicle suddenly stopped, vehicle had flames coming from the engine compartment, then vehicle exploded, claim 59-v812-056.
Vehicle experienced engine fire, 2 months ago vehicle was worked on for engine oil leak, dealer not willing to handle under warranty, claim 59-v803-238.
Have taken vehicle to dealer 3 times now for same error code (p0442). The dealer has replaced quite a few emission parts on vehicle.
On 11/24/00, 01/15/01 and 03/09/01 the dealer overfilled the crankcase on my 6cyl motor.this was traced to the dealer's work order which automatically listed an amount which is over the crankcase capacity. Damage to engine probable, now experiencing significant engine vibration problems.
Engine check light came on, and vehicle was starting to hesitate.
Vehicle was parked when the engine caught fire, claim 22-v517-407.
Engine ping: dealer noted problem and advised I must wait for chrysler tsb to be released on 2001 truck. Transmission rattle: dealer advised that this is gear rattle & is normal & not harmful to my truck. Injector tap: dealer identified fast clicking noise as inj. Tap & advised that this is normal & not harmful.
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