2008 Dodge RAM 1500: engine failure

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Suspension · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear axle was previously replaced on the vehicle. On one occasion, while driving 40 MPH, a loud banging noise was heard. The contact noticed that the rear wheels seized, which caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to patterson chrysler dodge jeep ram (3435 e end blvd s, marshall, tx 75672, (903) 935-9355) where it was diagnosed that a nut on the rear driver's side wheel was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer; however, no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Steering · 153,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While moving the vehicle from the driveway and attempting to make a turn, a loud crunch sound was heard from the front end of the vehicle and the steering seized. The contact could not turn the steering wheel and the inner tie rod pulled out of the outer tie rod without warning. The contact called burnworth-zollars chrysler dodge jeep ram at 574‑773‑7878 (located at 2450 n main st, nappanee, in 46550) and was informed that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. *tt

Filed Jun 8, 2019 · Engine · 60,600 miles · MD

Engine died without warning going slow on bumpy road, turning left. Lost all steering and brakes. Had just filled tank. Started right back up. Very dangerous situation. I am now afraid to drive it. I see many other complaints of the same nature.

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · MI

Rear end made loud whining noise and knocking before the driveshaft became complete disconnected and the rear end seized up. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when this happened-extremely dangerous. This appears to be the same issue covered under nhsta recall # 13v‑038.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a clunking noise. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down and the rear wheels seized. As a result, the vehicle spun, left the roadway, and landed in a ditch. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. An inspector from the contact's insurance company diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut had detached from the drive shaft, causing the failure. A dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v474000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · AZ

My truck has quit functioning 3 different times (days). All dash lights come on and there is no communication between the accelerator pedal and engine. Most times it is still running but I cannot make the vehicle move. The last time the engine died completely and I could not restart the vehicle. I have had it towed 3 times to the dealership, they have made repairs based on what they thought was wrong, only to have it stop exactly the same 4 or 5 days later. The first repair was condenser, oil pressure regulator and battery cable, the second repair was the brain. This third time they have had the truck for 3 days and yesterday they called and said they do not know what is wrong, it doesn't give them codes when on computer. I do not feel confident nor safe to drive a truck that just stops when I'm driving. I have found other complaints on a website carcomplaints.com and have found 10 other complaints with very similar vehicle problem. I am leaving work each time this happens and am thankful I am not traveling home during rush hour; I'd likely cause an accident. It has been very expensive almost $2000. And still no truck. First occurrence about 10nov, 2nd occurrence about 16nov, 3rd was 5dec.

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Transmission · 244,000 miles · MO

Rear differential seized up while driving at 30 MPH nearly went off road

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Visibility · 103,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the windshield wipers seized without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v084000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Steering · 160,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal movement. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed the steering drag link inner joint and damper bracket needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the rear tires seized. The contact was able to avoid a crash. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact noticed that the drive shaft had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · 96,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle restarted and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the transmission seized. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. In addition, the contact mentioned that the steering wheel was vibrating and excessive pressure was needed when depressing the brake pedal. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Engine · 115,015 miles · LA

I was driving vehicle and out no where the vehicle started shaking engine turn off with no warning lights or check engine light come one brakes where hard to apply and steering was hard was able to coast vehicle to gas station and call my husband. He met me there and engine was smoking white smoke. My husband try to start vehicle but it would not come one. We tow the vehicle to the house and call warranty. The advise us to take vehicle to mark dodge in lake charles louisiana, there we spoke to service advisor sam morrison. At this point we left vehicle there for repairs to be done, they replace the engine provided by the warranty company/ lkq. The vehicle spend a total of 28 days for this repair. 2nd occurrence happened 12/2/14 same thing no sings from engine or warning lights, they also replace the engine due to engine been damage internally this time less than 5000 miles since first engine been replace. Mileage at this time was 119,599. It took the dealer 45 days to repair vehicle this second time. 3rd time engine fails this time started making a loud noise and stop vehicle right away this time just over 5000 miles at 125,654. This time they also replacing the engine too and hour vehicle has been at the,dealer for 54 days and vehicle is not repair yet. We bought this vehicle 6/3/13 with 93,111 miles on it we had own the vehicle for 2 years and 2 months right now. The first year vehicle was good and reliable but 2nd year vehcicle has been dangerous to me and my family.