2003 Dodge RAM 1500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · PA

While driving, truck stalls, happened twice. No warning lights, no codes, first time at stop sign, second while on straight run

Filed Dec 25, 2017 · Engine · 160,000 miles · IA

Vehicle loses power completely or goes into idle "creep" mode when driving in temps of -15 or colder. Loss of acceleration and power steering. When vehicle dies will not restart for 15-20 minutes. Currently has 160k miles. Has occurred last 3 winters. Looked at by private mechanic the first time. Removed ice from pcv valve. This fall had mechanic look into the problem. He spoke with dodge dealer and they recommended replacing the pcv valve. Replaced pcv valve and throttle body. Problem continues to occur. Died while driving 45 MPH, 2 outside temp. Will typically die in these circumstances when no longer engaging throttle, ie slowing for traffic or preparing to turn.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · VA

The truck randomly shuts off while driving. There is no warning and no pattern. There are no error codes associated with these occurrences. When truck shuts off there is no power steering and it becomes difficult to steer. A quick check online shows hundreds of people with the same issue and no specific fix.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Airbags · WI

Takata recall: my dealership has not replaced the airbags yet and they say they don't know when they can. I think they are stalling. This is a dangerous situation and they need to fix it or find some other company that will.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Airbags · 117,000 miles · VA

This is a follow up email for one that I sent back in may of 2015 . My dodge ram still has not had the air bags recall fix done on it . It now has been another 3 months since I was told that greenbrier dodge in chesapeake , va. Would be doing the repair . I have called them twice to check on my status . Each time I am told the same thing ; the parts have not come in yet . I feel that fca is stalling on this matter . I sent a follow up email to chrysler today also . I just wanted to let you know that this issue is now past the ridiculous stage . Nothing should take this long to get resolved . Any pressure you could put on fca would be appreciated . I know that they have been fined $105 million dollars for not doing the recall repairs in a timely manner . Maybe , a larger fine would get their attention . Thank you for listening to my rant . I just want my truck fixed before something really bad happens . Thanks again .

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle vibrated. Additionally, the steering wheel independently moved left to right and the contact had to hold the steering wheel firmly in order to steer the vehicle properly. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and was able to restart. The contact stated that the anti-freeze warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Airbags · 116,850 miles · VA

Back in jan . , I received a recall notice for my 2003 ram1500 about the driver airbag . I think it was notice p40 . I took the truck into my dealer , southern chrysler jeep ram and they were supposed to order the parts to fix the issue . I have called the dealer several times checking on the issue and each time I am told that it is a parts issue that chrysler can't get the parts . It is now may 5th and still no fix . I think that the dealership and maybe chrysler , think that I will just forget about the issue . I promise that I will not forget . In march , I received a second recall notice for the passenger airbag . I think that recall notice is p78 . I am not getting anywhere with this dealership and the service manager . I think 4 months is plenty of time to get the necessary parts in to fix the problem . It sounds like I am being given the run around and stall . God forbid that either airbag system should malfunction and cause me injury or possibly death . I have sent an email to chrysler today with the same information that I am sending you . I do not like riding around in a truck that may have the airbags explode and cause me injury or death . I just wanted to bring this issue to your attention in hopes that , with your help , this problem can be resolved . [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Engine · 188,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 188,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · MN

While driving on the freeway at night the headlights, tail lights, blinkers, 4-ways, brake lights, and tail lights went out and when slowing down to pull over the engine stalled. The engine started back up to get to the side of the road and stalled again with no warning. The truck now stalls at all stop lights and stop signs and is not giving any codes. The truck now has a large draw and kills the battery shortly after turning the truck off. The truck is still in the shop and so far the fcm, pdc and some wiring has been replaced but the power draw persists and the engine stalling still persists. Researching the issue on the internet this is a common problem on this vehicle and has been for quite some time. This is a very dangerous issue and needs to be addressed.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 5,000 miles · WI · crash

During the first year we bought the truck it had to be towed in to the shop because it would lose power and just "turn off" and could not be started about 6 times. After the truck was returned to us after one of these episodes, we had hooked up our camper to leave for the weekend, went into the house for some more stuff, and noticed that the gas tank had fallen off the truck and was sitting in the driveway under the truck. So much for camping that weekend and another tow to the dealer. We also purchased an extended "bumper-to-bumper 100,000 mile, 5 year warranty that covered rust. I brought the truck into the dealer to show them the rust around the rear wheel wells and lower body in the 4th year into the warranty and they said they made a record of it and would take care of it. They put if off with promises after numerous calls and trips to the dealer until the dealership sold to another party and the warranty had expired (years, not miles). The body is rotten, the passenger front window was never fixed, and it still occasionally stalls. I'm told that the stalling and body problems are engineering defects, and internet searches confirm this.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 135,700 miles · NJ

When I was pulling on the highway from entry I was depending on my cars engine when I was trying to accelerate car first jump then shut of completely and as a busy highway route 80 I was almost got run over by a trailer good thing I'm experience driver car stall out and didn't start for easy 1 minuet at this time I was on side of the road after that day car randomly stalls out I try to understand what's the problem it doesn't give me any related code also cruise control is when u set a speed and you slow down with the button but sometimes car will take off faster engine has multiple design errors that makes the engine fail out of nowhere.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle exhibited a loud, continual noise from the rear as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could not be restarted and had to be towed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.