1999 Dodge RAM 2500: engine failure

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Seat belts · 168,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH the seat belts suddenly seized. The contact eventually experienced difficulty breathing because the seat belt had erroneously tighten too much. The contact indicated that the failure was present with all the seat belts in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the seat belt module was defective and would need to be replaced but parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 63,000 miles · IN

From the first 6000 miles-3 intake manifold gaskets, new tires, blow out & damaged truck, brakes ,calipers and rotors bad,transmission not right, steering not right two rear axle seals blown, new engine at 63,000. It is now blown (we believe, the computer system & torque converter should have been replaced for the start). We have all our paperwork dealership does not!!!!!!!! Warranty company does. We maintained this truck extremely well!!!!! We bought a total piece of junk.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Engine · 99,000 miles · FL

While driving 65 MPH the oil pressure dropped to zero and the engine seized without warning. The dealer states the oil intake was clogged, which caused low oil pressure in the engine. Please provide additional information. *jb

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Body, Engine · 3,500 miles · WI

While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle would intermittently stall. This stalling occurred six times. On one occasion, the dealer replaced the ignition coil, and on another occasion, the consumer kept hearing a pinging sound coming from the engine. The transmission was replaced, and the transfer case was still leaking. There had been a myriad of problems with this vehicle. Also, there had been several recalls associated with this vehicle. The consumer claimed that the vehicle was in the shop more than it was in her possession. *ak the vehicle experienced the following: airflow noise/sucked air due to a possible vacuum leak, the passenger mirror vibration due to the bug shields, engine ticking, undershield rusted along with the driveshaft, u-joints, and the bumper, there was rust on the rear box panels, engine ping/noise, the check engine light had come on two times, rear window leakage, transmission did not shift properly/transfer case leaked, hard jumping when in reverse, revvs out more RPM's than normal, engine ping had gotten louder, and there were many times when the engine died.

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · OR

While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will start to accelerate. It will be hard for vehicle to decelerate. Dealer notified.*ak consumer stated that the vehicle does not come with a throttle linkage, but it comes with a computer and sensor switches which operate the throttle. When the sensor switches failed the engine failed too.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Transmission · OR

6 speed standard transmission seized up while driving at 10-15 MPH, causing vehicle to skid to a stop and completely die without warning.vehicle was towed to dealer, who will replace transmission with same design. An insurance adjuster stated to consumer that transmission was not strong enough for a 24 valve diesel engine.*ak