2011 Dodge RAM 1500: engine failure

Filed Jun 5, 2023 · Transmission · 195,000 miles · HI

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the rear pinion nut detached. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle was seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2022 · Transmission · CA · crash · 1 injury

My car had suddenly and without any warning broken down in the middle of the street, putting me and 2 other passengers at extremely high risk considering we were in a busy highway, which left us stuck in the car until we managed to run for safety to the side of the road. My Vehicle is a Doge Ram 2011 5.7 Liter V8 with 80K mileage. VIN# [XXX] The crash was caused by the Driveshaft completely separating and dragging on the asphalt, while the rear axle seized and resulted in a loss of power, and the rear differential to leak all the fluid. At first, I sent the car via a tow truck to an independent service center, which has been providing all the needed maintenance to my car for the past 5 years. In the process of trying to fix the vehicle and inspecting the issues which apparently turned out to be really expensive to fix ( Rear Differential $1400 used ). We discovered that there's a recall conducted on the vehicle from the manufacturer, that I didn't have any prior knowledge to related to this malfunction. Then I immediately took the vehicle to the nearby dealership, who acknowledged the recall at first only, but before conducting the repair they changed their minds and stated that I should've brought the car and fixed the undersized pinion shaft splines only and avoided the whole crash! Obviously I would've done that if I knew. To conclude: The vehicle crashed due to a safety issue that shouldn't be blamed on the customer. and the dealership (Advanced Automotive Trading Co) is refusing to address the exact detailed issue which they addressed in the recall description. and wouldn't take responsibility. PS: I'm an American living in Jordan, and I couldn't find anyone to really report my problem to here, that's why I'm submitting a complaint to the federal safety agency. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Mar 28, 2021 · Engine · 180,000 miles · WI

Truck was driving normally until getting on the highway. As truck was driving on the on ramp to highway and trying to merge into traffic it hit 60mph and started to shake violently and engine bogged down, slowing the truck down to under 60 MPH. The check engine light came on, flashing. Slowed down and the check engine light went off and truck drove find. After pulling over to side of the road engine shut off and restarted. No issues. Attempted to merge back into highway traffic but again truck shook and bogged down once reaching 55mph. Took into dealership and plugs and coil pack were replaced. This did not solve the issue. Catalytic converters was checked and it was not plugged and functioning properly. Needless to say this was another ram with a bad lifter that cause the cam shaft to wear out. Engine was replaced. After engine was replaced this LED to issues with the seal between the oil pan seal and the engine. The seal failed and was leaking oil. Took right back to dealership and they now have had to put two oil seals on. Please look into this issue as this is the 4th ram I've heard of listed in the last month with this issue. There are similar issues noted recently on this website.

Filed Aug 26, 2020 · Engine · NY

Back in august of 2019 I bought my car to the browns 112 dealership and got work done to put in a new engine in the car this work took over 4 months, the check engine light was never off the car now a year later almost and the car is givin me the same problem with the engine shaking and now the dealership is telling me that 27,000 on the new engine the problem is mine and that I wreck the car which I don't understand how I did this

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Engine · 138,700 miles · GA

Check engine light illuminated while driving. Lost power and had to pull over due to vibration. Could not drive even close to the speed limit and caused a traffic backup while driving it to the dealer. Code ws p0305. Misfire on cylinder 5. The dealer changed plugs, and coil pack. Reset check engine light. Drove 12 miles and check engine light illuminated again. Returned to dealer. Mechanic stated it was worn cam. Estimated cost to repair is 4500-5000. This truck only has 140,000 miles on it. I have taken extra care with this vehicle. I'm retired and I planned on this being my last truck. Upon investigation there are literally 10000's of these engines breaking in this manner. It's not only trucks but in all of the various chrysler vehicles. This started with the first model 5.7 hemi. There is no comment or help from chrysler. This engine failure needs to be addressed by the federal safety agency. Individuals have little power to do anything which is why we rely on government organizations such as the federal safety agency to make our collective voices heard. I'm positive that you have thousands of registered complaints on this issue yet you have done do nothing? I know this will mean millions to chrysler. Do they have the federal safety agency in it's pocket? Sure seems to be the case since you are not representing the us citizens harmed by chrysler using faulty parts in the manufacture of the 5.7 hemi. Where is the quality control? This should have been found if chrysler had quality control on the parts they use. I thought this was mandatory. I look forward to your response to see how you are wiggling out of this.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Engine · 100,000 miles · PA

Has number 6 misfire and was determined after items replaced it is a seized lifter causing the issue

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 114,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and seized without warning. An independent mechanic went to the contact's home and diagnosed that the totally integrated power module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to tom ahl chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram (617 king ave, lima, oh 45805, (419) 909-6322) three weeks prior to the independent mechanic 's diagnosis. The dealer replaced the battery, connector, and reprogrammed the fuel relay. The failure recurred and the vehicle seized without warning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the battery warning indicator illuminated, the vehicle lost electrical functionality, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after a minute and the electrical functions returned independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was also taken to lake elsinore chrysler dodge jeep ram (31400 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530, (951) 225-4749) and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v739000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Engine · 103,000 miles · TX

Cam shaft oil control valve fragmented resulting in engine failure. I was in a parking lot and started the engine. The "check engine" light came on immediately. Drove directly the dealer, about 2 miles, to have checked. The engine ran poorly with very little acceleration. Cam code appeared. Only repair was a $10,000.00 long block engine replacement, because repair parts were on 3 to 6 month back order through the dealer. I purchased the truck new from this dealer and have had all service, recall and repairs done at this dealer. I was never informed that this type of catistrophic failure could occur at any time during my ownership, either by the dealer or chrysler corp. This was a defective internal part that could have been replaced, according to the dealer, before the part failed for $700.00. Chrysler did assign a case number and a worker that was able to provide a "one time good will" amount of $3000.00 toward the repairs. I was responsible for the remaining $6797.00. This was a preventable repair and I should not be held responsible for these type of problem. This part has many references on he internet.

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Engine · 170,925 miles · ME

Occurred while driving - engine code flashed on dashpanel - dealership indicated that one of the hydraulic lifters on cylinder #8 seized, which then caused significant damage to the lobe on the cam. Chrysler engineers and technicians at the dealership cannot determine the cause of the damage to the motor. Every testing specification for the motor comes back as within engineering specs... The only suggestion that chrysler has at this point (which is after $4800 in repairs, and an additional 57 hours of diagnostics) is to replace the motor...?? Why? The engine tests are all within specifications...

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Engine · 158,256 miles · KS

At 158256 miles 5.7 hemi developed a miss fire while going 70 MPH on the interstate. Problem was found to be caused by a failed lifter which required major repair and cost, cylinder head lifters,camshaft and associated parts needed replacement at a cost of $6000.00. After seeing multiple reports from other owners for the same issue I believe this shows poor quality in this 5.7 hemi. Dodge needs to do something to compensate affected owners who have no choice but to fix this costly engine failure due to still existing loan responsibilities. This issue instantly puts an owner in a upside down position owning the vehicle.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Engine · 92,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the contact heard loud abnormal noises and the engine seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated and the failure occurred intermittently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. An unknown local dealer diagnosed that the camshaft and lifters needed to be repaired. The contact scheduled an appointment with an independent mechanic to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.