Head bolts that break and transmission stuck in fourth gear and now cam shaft sensors had repairs done but it keeps happening bought truck new in motion every time this time it was on 1/22/21 others in 17-18-19-21
2010 Dodge RAM 1500 engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact had to put the vehicle in neutral to attempt to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would start intermittently, as well as make an abnormal cracking sound while doing so. The contact took the vehicle federico chrysler dodge jeep ram (1875 e edwardsville rd, wood river, il 62095, (618) 254-1000) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook and vibrated with the electronic throttle control warning light displayed on the instrument panel. The contact replaced the engine coil packs however, the failures recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the number 5 cylinder was defective. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The lifters and cam have failed, based on the information you can gather online these days- seems to be a design factor and does not matter how well you take care of your engine (maintenance) this will eventually happen! This work/parts should be replaced at no cost (re-call) to the vehicle owner. I have not made the repairs due to the lack of funds for the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to columbus chrysler dodge jeep ram (2806 23rd st, columbus, ne 68601) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective engine switch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000. *bf
I was driving the truck for 30 minutes I park the truck across from department store I comeback trying to start and doesn't make a sound lights and everything work just fine I did try a new battery and still don't make a noise.
While tracing this annoying ticking noise down I noticed it coming from the exhaust manifold. I looked around it and saw that two bolts were loose and broken inside the block. I searched this up online and seen that many people are having this issue. Please help
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the evaporator cord became loose and the air conditioner leaked coolant into the vehicle from the vents. The vehicle was taken to maguire dodge (959 hiawatha blvd w, syracuse, ny 13204, (315) 487-6211) where it was diagnosed that a new compressor and the evaporator needed to be installed. The compressor was repaired, but not the evaporator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. *bf
Exhaust manifold bolts inferior! Hearing a ticking sound, much like a tappet, I took my vehicle to morlan dodge in cape girardeau, mo. They examined the problem and said it is probably due to the bolts used, loosening up or even breaking. Further inspection is needed. My truck has 54002 miles on it. Dealer in cape girardeau says it has seen this problem before due to manifold bolts causing leaks. 54,000 miles and the bolts are failing?? And no recalls to replace them??? Why not? The bolts are said to be of low quality aluminum alloy. ?? Why haven't the company issued a recall to replace these defective bolts???
5.7 hemi engines are wearing cams out. The lifters are siezing up and wearing the lobes off the cam. The truck looses power when driving until I can afford to replace the engine. This happening with all 5.7 engines dodge knows there is a problem but offers no help. I am on fixed income always taken care of my truck. I feel that if dodge knows there's a problem they should help out .
Cam and lifters wearing out on the 5.7hemi . Complaints all over, dealer told me it is a common problem. 8000.00 for reman engine. 4500.00 for repair on cam and lifters only. Perfectly good truck parked because I am disabled due to injuries from a fall and can't get any help from dodge to repair
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While the engine was running, an abnormal ticking noise was heard from both front wheels. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that the manifold stud failed and needed to be replaced. The passenger side manifold was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer (lilliston chrysler dodge, 1501 n second st, rte 47, millville, nj 08332, (856) 825-1937) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a second diagnostic test needed to be performed. The failure mileage was 87,268.
Truck has shut off at lower speeds while turning twice in 30 days. Very scary and serious potential for accident. Truck has 114k miles
I was informed by the chrysler dealer that my vehicle would not pass safety inspection. The reason for the failure was because of exhaust manifold bolts that have broken, therefore the seal between the manifold and the engine had been compromised. My vehicle has only 60000 miles on it. After further research it is evident that this is a known issue with my vehicle and engine combination. There are vast amounts of complaints concerning this exact issue and how to remedy this design flaw. I attempted to reach out to chrysler so they could perform a goodwill gesture repair. My attempt was denied, with no explanation as to why. The issue with the exhaust manifold bolts breaking creates a serious safety and environmental concern, and chrysler is at fault and needs to take responsibility for using inferior bolts or improper engineering techniques. The evidence is clear, and while costly, chrysler should bare the cost to make these vehicles safe and environmentally friendly.
While driving the vehicle on a 50 MPH frontage road and decelerating to turn on a side street, the truck stalled suddenly at the apex of the turn, gave a warning sound and a message flashed on the dashboard screen stating "low oil pressure". No other lights came on and no check engine light or code was stored in the computer. When the engine stalled I lost power brakes, power steering and (obviously) engine power. The engine restarted easily when the vehicle was placed in neutral. This has happened several times, some at the same location or locations with similar speed/deceleration/turning conditions. The dealership is unable to recreate the stall and thus unable to fix the problem. I have contacted them 2 times and took the vehicle to them once. They only offered a series of preventive maintenances like cleaning the intake manifold.
92,000 miles and am replacing the exhaust manifold bolts for the 4th time. Extended warranty has covered up to now, but next time and all the times after will be on me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving 75 MPH, the engine seized and the vehicle stopped in the passing lane. The vehicle was towed to twin rivers chrysler jeep dodge, inc (529 w court st, beatrice, ne 68310, (402) 228-3311) and they tested the oil, but no diagnosis was determined. The manufacturer did not provide the contact with a definitive answer regarding the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact waited approximately 3 minutes and the vehicle started normally. The contact also mentioned that the failure had occurred on another occasion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that the exhaust studs failed and the exhaust leaked on both sides. The vehicle was taken to chrysler dodge jeep ram crestview (5200 s ferdon blvd, crestview, fl 32536, 850‑404‑7731) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 233,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power several times without warning and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (twin rivers chrysler-jeep-dodge inc, 529 w court st, beatrice, ne 68310, (402) 228-3311) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The results of the diagnostic were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was not aware that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The failure mileage was not available.
Camshaft failure.
Takata recall, I have a ticking! Knocking noise coming from passenger side of vehicle. When start vehicle and while drive ticking sound over 2 weeks have gotten louder.
Truck will start, run, and drive. But while you are driving with no warning it will die, leaving you without power steering and power brakes. Put in neutral and it will start back up. You can't guess when it will die, or how many tries it will take to start again. It doesn't matter if you are in motion, turning, going fast or slow, or stationary. The problem happens in all situations.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat ft. Walton beach (541 mary esther cut off nw, fort walton beach, fl 32548, (850) 244-7611) where it was diagnosed that several bolts to the exhaust manifold were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Exhaust manifold leaking.
Failure of valve lifters and camshaft. Questionable design reduces oil flowduring mds activation. Many cases of this failure.
Exhaust manifold bolts keep breaking hyway miles let's exhaust leak into cab hazardous to your breathing could cause death with over exposure everybody I talk to with this truck have the same probably
The exhaust manifold bolts have sheered off just like they do on most 5.7 hemi rams. Also, the blend door actuators/blend door are broken just like in lots of other rams/chrysler vehicles.
As I'm driving,the truck just shuts off when coming to a stop sign or red light for a few weeks now. Today I came with in inches of my life when as I was turning into a driveway it just shut off. On social media I have seen quite a few complaints with this same issue. But yet there are no recalls for this problem.
The exhaust manifold bolted to the engine block is leaking at 75000 miles, upon further investigation this is due to bolts breaking off at the engine block level. Bolts are shearing inside the engine hole threads. This is a very distinct and reoccurring issue plagued by every dodge ram owner. Please perform a search at google (or any other engine), keywords "dodge ram exhaust manifold leak" (https://www.google.com/search?q=dodge+ram+exhaust+manifold+leak&oq=dodge+ram). There is a very loud distinct ticking noise coming from the right side engine manifold. After 30-60 seconds it almost disappears; similar to any other video or complaint found on the www. Some have called their dodge dealer complaining about it and even the dealers are recognizing that it is a flaw but a recall will never happen!
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