Dodge RAM 1500 overheating problems

Filed Nov 15, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

The vehicle's fuel pump continues to run even when the vehicle is turned off causing the overheating of electrical wiring and draining the battery, it's a serious issue and a fire hazard that will set the fuel tank on fire, I filed a complaint back in June and no action has been taken.

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Body · TX

Headlight switch overheats and the plastic start to melting

Filed May 31, 2020 · Engine · 145,000 miles · NC

Driving down the road slowing down heading towards a stoplight and my 2011 dodge ram stopped at the stoplight and would not turn over it would crank but would not start. So I had to push the truck into a parking lot call for a tow truck and further inspect the vehicle. Upon looking at the vehicle and left looking under the hood I noticed coolant leaking but was not a problem. When the tow truck arrive 3 1/2 hours later I started talking to him and together his opinion of what happen possible timing or head gasket blown head gasket but that was not the case there was no leakage I still have compression spark and fuel coming to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed all the way back to my property where my brother-in-law assisted who has been a mechanic for the last 18 years has started going through it we have noticed some similar recalls with the timing chain issues which we believe that is the issue because we do have compression and spark ignition and fuel in the vehicle. If you can pleaseshed some light on this I would really enjoy hearing back so I can find out what's going on with the truck and may be a possible recall for this issue.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MI · fire

On friday 6/29/2018 at about 5:00 pm I was driving home on northbound I -75 and m-59 in heavy traffic when the truck pulled to the left and I noticed puff of white smoke coming from under the hood. I got off at the university exit and pulled into a parking spot. I turned the truck off and opened the hood. It was a really hot day and I couldn't tell where to odder or smoke had coming from. The check engine light did not come on. I drove it straight to milosch's palace. They thought the front left caliber was locked up.mileage was 79,802 on the odometer. They said it just happens sometimes. The rotors and brake pads had been replaced in november 2017. Milosch's palace replaced the caliper, rotor, pads and ABS sensor harness that malted. The didn't replace the bearing hub or caliper mounting bracket. On august 18th I took in to caseville michigan and the drivers side front wheel got hot again. I had to have it towed to tubbs brother on august 21st. The mileage was 80,507 on the odometer. The repair bill came to $2,031.73. I picked the truck up on september 6th.the mechanic replaced the driver's side bearing hub. He said the brake line failed (collapsed) and caused the brake to pads to stick. I told him to replace the bearing and check the other lines and flush the system. On september 23rd 2018 I went to pull my boat out of the lake for the season and drove it 12 miles and now the rear drivers side brake is overheating. The vehicle has about 80,600 miles on it.

Filed May 25, 2018 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · CO

About 40% of the time when locking/unlocking the vehicle (either from the door control switch or the remote), the locking motor cycles over and over again. I've taken it to a couple of dodge dealerships service departments and have been told they can't duplicate the problem even though a technician was standing right there when it happened. I was told this could potentially overheat and catch fire! This started happening within the first year of purchasing the vehicle new.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · 75,000 miles · FL

My truck overheats when ever it is not in motion above 20 MPH. The radiator fan does not turn on.

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Engine · 180,000 miles · MT

Engine failure while driving on highway. Head or head gasket as it is burning lots of water. Flows out of tailpipes. So many problems with this motor it should be recalled as there is no cheap fix. From sludge to overheating problems that ruin the motor there are few options to replace other than a rebuilt that has been altered to correct all said problems. Fairly high priced I might add. Dodge should claim some responsibility and help out rather than ignoring this issue. This engine has failed too many times the same way to be coincidence.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Engine · 51,669 miles · OK · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced stalling and deceleration while being operated at interstate speeds. Upon inspection, the contact noticed fluid on the engine and smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine, coolant, and service four wheel drive warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine overheated. As a result, the engine wiring melted. The root cause was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,669.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 155,000 miles · WA · fire

The low beam headlights cut out while I was driving at night to the store a motorist flashed their lights at me while I was at a light.. Checked all fuses and had mechanic look it over. They narrowed it down to the steering column it will be 400$ to fix. The wire harness pin plug had overheated and melted. Almost caused a fire. I had smelled burning electric smell. Was only able to hold hi beam lever to keep hi beams engaged to be able to drive with lights till problem is fixed.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 143,145 miles · OR

Purchased the truck new in 2005. Wife was driving to store when engine shut off. She turn around and drove 1.5 mile back to house and parked truck. Truck had plenty oil, but was leaking oil from passenger side valve cover had a small hole. Pulled covers, both heads and found head cast had broke off on passenger side. This caused hole in valve cover. Bottom of both head casting had damage to valve seal which should be pressed into place. Three of the seal pop out about 1/4 inch. And one of the seal on driver side head casting cracked cylinder head. This should not happen. I never seen this type of damage to headers. I think the casting if flawed. Before taking the valve covers of, I thought if I get another valve cover might be ok. So I searched for a valve cover. I called two dodge dealer part department. Withnell dodge in salem and mark thomas motors in albany oregon. Both dealer parts department told me they had over 60 back orders for this valve cover. That's over 120 back order for valve covers. I suspect other truck owners thought all they needed was to replace the valve cover and that should fix their problem. I also suspect the flaw in the header cast is the problem and is causing a chain reaction to occur when parts of the casting break off, hit the valve cover, which can cause the truck to overheat, and result in damage to cylinder head, rings, and header, all because the head casting was molded with an inherited flaw. Nothing make sense as to why truck had problem with header, except bad cast for header. I hope your organization can do something about this matter. I put less than 15,000 miles per year on this truck, and I should be enjoying this truck for trouble free. With dodge history of failure to notify vehicle owner about inherited problems with past, I do not expect dodge to take responsibility for what I have experienced.