Dt: the consumer stated that the vehicle stalled unexpectedly. This happened while sitting still and just recently while driving at a speed of 15 MPH. There was no prior warning before stalling, and no dashboard lights came on to indicate a problem. No lights on the dashboard came on after stalling. The vehicle will immediately start right back up. This happened for six months at least. The idle was jumping. The consumer thought that the idling and stalling problems were related. The vehicle had idle problems since january 21, 2004. The vehicle had been to the dealership three times, and was on the way back to the dealership. The dealership could not find any problem with the truck because it was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted, and referred the customer back to the dealership. Also, the manufacturer told the consumer that this problem belonged to the dealer. *ak (11/08/05)
2004 Dodge RAM 1500 engine complaints
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Stalling 2004 dodge hemi sport---stalls upon breaking or coasting at an intersection. Brakes make high pitch ringing noise everytime but dealer says it has nothing to do with the other. Been in 4 times for repair, co-pilot installed to try to retrieve alternative pictures of system since no codes were sent during shut down. Dealer could not repeat stalling, nor could they retrieve any info with co-pilot. Now chrysler has informed the dealer they are not to touch my vehicle any more for this issue since they can not repeat the stalling themselves. Now I'm waiting to meet with the regional manager of chrysler to discuss buy back.
My 2004 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with 5.7 hemi motor stalls when approahing a stop. Does not happen every time, but fairly regular. It always comes as a suprise, rpms drop to @ 400, engine vibrates and stops. It always starts right up. It does it when hot or cold, but more when cold. Many times the rpms just drop, engine vibrates a little and stays running. Dealer had truck 3 times, first two they found no problem, even that I video taped the conditions while driving, 3rd time they admit there is a problem, but do not know how to fix it. Today, it is in the dealership for the 4th time for the same thing. I explained it might have to do with the transmission not down shifting right on stopping, as shortly after I had a transmission sending unit replaced, right after purchase, it started acting this way
Dodge ram 1500 w/5.7 hemi stalls. This incident has occurred dozens of times, and appears to occur most frequently during no or light throttle conditions such as driving through intersections or down a long grade. Stalls have also occurred when switching from drive to reverse (in parking lots) and during the first start-up of the day if the vehicle is shifted into reverse immediately after starting. Ninety-five percent of the time, there is no warning (ie, stumbe) that the engine is experiencing a problem. We have attempted to have this problem diagnosed at many dealerships, none of whom were able to retrieve any codes. Due to our persistence and concern, two local dealerships have since refused to work on our truck. Thus far, dodge dealers have attempted to blame this problem on a poorly connected battery and have supposedly "adjusted the throttle body blade" to allow more air into the engine during light/no throttle conditions. I am quite familiar with electronic engine controls and find this repair rather disturbing. It is not yet known if this "repair" has affected vehicle emissions. In light of pe05-027, I will be forwarding relevant paperwork and correspondence to the attention of stephen speth.
2004 dodge ram pick up, stalling problems. Happens to me when I come to a stop. Seems to be on very hot days for some reason, but not every time. Dealer attempted fix with chrysler download program and failed. Back again for second attempt, now we are in test mode.
When braking/stoping the engine will stall, dealership has verified stalling problem. Have been advised that dodge is aware of problem and an update to software is under development. Dodge does not know the release date of software.
My dodge ram with the 5.7 (hemi) engine stalls without warning. Examples include stop lights, and driving conditions ranging from 20-65mph. Dodge serviced the vehicle but the problem still remains. The most recent event was 5/18/05. I am awaiting word on the current condition of my truck from the dealership...rem
This happen to me three times the first time december 2003 two months after I got the vehicle. The second time it happened june 2004, and the third time it happened september 2004. The first time it happened. I was driving down the highway in 4 wheel drive high about 30 to 35 MPH when the truck stalled. I had no indication that it stalled except for loss of power steering. The second time this happened I was driving down a gravel road about 35 to 40mph. I was coming up on a curve in the road, and the vehicle stalled again. Again I lost power steering, and came close to going into the ditch with my 1 year old boy. The third time this happened I was stopped at a stop light when the vehicle stalled. I have taken the vehicle in twice for this, and the dealership said the computer in the engine probrably just reset itself, and there is nothing they can do about it. I have written a letter to dodge, and sent it in with their survey after the last incident, and haven't heard back.
At 6:45 am as I approached a red stop light the engine died. I noticed it because the breaking and steering became difficult. It restarted easily and I was able to get to work without any other problems.
While driving at 20 MPH engine stalled and lost complete power. *ak the vehicle stalled while making left or right turns at low speed, and while coming to stop(s) both up or down hill at low speeds. Dodge say they are aware of problem, but can not resolve at this time. *bf
2004 dodge ram 1500 slt quad cab 5.7 v8 hemi- 1003 miles on vehicle the first time it stalled while driving. No "check engine" light comes on and dealer unable to duplicate problem. Has happened 4 times within 8 months. No power steering when stalls and almost crossed into opposing traffic lane the 2nd occurence. Major safety hazzard issue!!! Chrysler not responding to buyback request.
Check engine lite keeps coming on. Have taken to dealer 4 different times. Dealer says issue is with o2 sensors. Second time in all sensors and computer replaced. Still is occurring. Dealer said they where bringing in field service tech on 3rd time. Last issue occurred 30 march 05. Dealer is unable to diagnois case of issue.
I own a 2004 dodge ram 1500 powered by the hemi engine. I have talked with timberline dodge located in portland or about a problem I have been experiencing with the engine suddenly stalling for no reason. All that the dealership did was add me to a list of over 30 other can owners with the same problem. Today I was nearly in an accient as the result of the engine quitting without notice. I was entering a busy parking list when I was suddenly confronted with a steering wheel that would not turn and brakes that were ineffective. I have researched further and there appears to be a substantial number of vehicle owners with the same problem.. I purchased the vehicle 2 months ago and have had several occurences since please help.
The vehicle shut down, losing power to steering, brakes, and the consumer was left in traffic. Vehicle was serviced, and the dealer stated there was no solution for the problem they knew that existed.
While driving the vehicle suddenly stalled. The cause of this was undetermined.
2004 dodge ram 1500 5.7 hemi qc intermittlently stalls at idle. No check engine light, and throws no code. Key must be turned all the way back, then forward to restart. This seems to happen only when engine is warmed up.*ak safety hazard!
Consumer was pulling out from a parking space and noticed that the rpms were going up, and the engine was making a funny noise. When he got to the road and approached the stop light the same thing happened. Then, vehicle slowed down and shut down. Consumer just picked the brand new vehicle up from the dealer the day before. He had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and was told that the filter in the transmission was coming apart. Which meant that none of the fluid was going to the transmission. This blew out the engine.*ak the dealer replaced the transmission.
I was approaching a road that I was going to make a right turn on, after traveling on a highway at approximately 60 MPH. When I had slowed enough to start to make my turn, the truck stalled without warning and I had to complete the turn without power steering to avoid hitting a car waiting to turn at the light. I am a fairly big guy and made the turn without incident but had to really pull on the steering wheel to turn it. If my wife had been driving she would not have been able to make the turn. This happened when the truck had approximately 500 to 1000 miles on it. It never stalled again since then. The truck now has 12000 miles on it.
Truck engine started smoking like it was on fire a big ball of smoke came out of exhaust people in the parking lot thought it was on fire as of this time we are waiting for the dealership to replace the engine and exhaust.
Coolant overflow bottle defective design. Cap leaks coolant. Coolant level @ minimum still losing coolant. Dealer states when vehicle goes over rough roads, coolant spashes and leaks out the cap. Bottle replaced 3 times, continues to leak.
When the driver moved across two lanes to initiate a left turn the truck lost all power. The consumer pushed down on the accelerator but noting happened until the driver pushed the pedal all the way to the floor. When the pedal was pushed all the way to the floor the truck lurched forward quickly at a very high RPM. The problem has never occurred again, even after the dealer examined the vehicle. The cruise control would not disengage until the vehicle's speed exceeded 8 MPH over the set speed.
Brakes locked up on 2004 dodge ram 1500. *mr the brakes locked up. They unlocked on their own and continued to be functional. The consumer was told that something other than the brake fluid was in the brake fluid. The consumer felt that the someone in the service department, selling dealership, or manufacturer topped the fluid off incorrectly. *sc a faulty belt was replaced in the engine.
2004 dodge truck extra cab 1500 has problems of stalling while driving.*mr the dealer flashed the PCM but that did not keep the vehicle from stalling. While driving up a slight grade the consumer heard a clunking noise from the transmission when it went into overdrive. The dealer test drove the vehicle but could not duplicate the problem.
Recently purchased brand new, 2004 dodge ram 1500 quad cab w/5.7 hemi. Awesome truck though quality is a issue. Defective coolant surge tank or possible other defective parts leading to excessive build up of pressure. End result, coolant over flow making a mess and low coolant. Have taken to authorized dealer twice within a month. Dodge service tested and confirm however, monitoring and asked for truck to be return if coolant leak is agian present. Problem is surge tank and cap have abundant residue coolant present. My answer, dugh! The system is a failure. No replacement parts were offered, dealer states coolant over flow was due to possible overfill. Funny thing is at 3k maintenance, coolant problem was addressed and service department stated on receipt overfilled and corrected. Well then 500 miles later, coolant still leaks and service department saying nothings wrong. I guess dodge truck are required to leak then. ?
When driving down a decline at any speed the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result the vehicle was left with no power. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership on two separate occasions but the problem recurred. Please provide any additional information.
Vehicle shook, and engine overheated. Also, engine light illuminated.
2004 dodge 1500 quad cab hemi - stalled while taking an exit ramp from the highway. Had it for two week with 524 miles on it. I see that this was a complaint before from someone, but my dealer claims they never heard of this. However they can't look at it for several days - I told them I thought this was a safety issue, but didn't seem to matter. Not a good situation trying to control a truck with no power steeering.
Second complaint - 2004 dodge ram 1500 quad cab hemi with 700 miles (I only had for 2 weeks) began stalling so I brought to the dealer for service. They said it was the egr valve and that they would need to order this part on national backorder. They retained my vehicle and have had it for 3 days. I keep calling and they say that they cannot get the part. I have called chrysler customer service and they cannot help. The delaer refuses to swap the part from his inventory because he does not want his inventory disabled, but it is fine with him if my car that I already paid 40k for is disabled. Will write more when I know more.
2004 dodge ram 1500 slt quad cab hemi - vehicle with 700 miles on it stalled several times for no apparent reason - almost resulted in being rear ended.
While traveling at a high speed, vehicle completely shut down. Consumer said there was a tractor traveling close behind and almost resulted in a rear end collision.
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