2000 Dodge RAM 2500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 68,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able maneuver the vehicle into a parking lot. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Fuel system · 172,000 miles · AZ

The vehicle, a 2000 dodge ram 2500 24 valve turbo cummins 5.7 liter diesel pickup truck, suddenly stalled and the engine shut down completely while the vehicle was in motion on a state highway traveling at approximately 65 MPH. The vehicle, which has power steering and power brakes was difficult and dangerous to stop. Ultimately the vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined that a fuel lift pump and primary injection pump failed. The primary injection pump, a bosch mod. Vp44, relies on fuel for lubrication. The fuel lift pump, which is placed forward of the fuel tank several feet, is poorly designed. The design requires to pump to both suck and pump, ultimately overworking itself. In a very short time, the pump becomes over-stressed and fails. Failure of the fuel lift pump causes immediate loss of lubrication to the primary injection pump, destroying the unit. The vehicle was ultimately repaired at the dealership with parts purchased independently. The dealership quoted a bosch factory remanufactured replacement pump at $2,600. A replacement bosch vp44 pump, remanufactured by the bosch factory, was purchased from a local diesel specialty store for $1,100, more than $1,500 less than if purchased from the dealer. A new lift pump was installed and the new injection pump was installed for a total cost of $2,300, before towing, which was an additional $250. In speaking a technician at the local diesel shop, he indicated that cummins and dodge have since changed the position of the lift pump in the new model trucks, but that the problem is persistent in model years 1998-2002. Individuals truck owners have found a work-around that eliminates the problem. That work around is to place the fuel lift pump either in the fuel tank, or, next to and below the fuel tank. This work around, while not acknowledged by dodge, was also suggested by the dodge mechanics at the dealership. They acknowledged that the placement of the fuel lift pump is a problem.

Filed May 26, 2006 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

Unexpected engine stall on highway while pulling trailer. Lead to loss of power steering, brakes, etc. Narrowly avoided major accident on highway. Found out later there is a seriously high failure rate of diesel injection pumps due to poor design.

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine light illuminated. While driving 50 MPH the engine stalled. Upon inspection the dealership determined the fuel injection pump needed replaced. The fuel injection pump was replaced three times at approximately every 45,000 miles.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 33,329 miles · CA

Twice while driving the 2000 dodge 2500 club cab the engine stalled suddenly. *nm the consumer was able to stop the vehicle with the emergency brake. Once the consumer was bale to restart the vehicle he drove to the dealer where they replaced the fuel pump. The fuel pump failed again, the dealer informed the consumer to expect it to fail again for the third time. The starter had to be replaced and the consumer experienced problems with sluggish shifting. *jb

Filed Jun 13, 2005 · Fuel system · 33,329 miles · CA

Twice now, I have been driving this truck when my engine suddenly stalled. 1. Oct. 2001 - while driving on a mountain road (approximately 12% grade), the engine suddenly stalled. I was able to stop using the emergency brake. This occurred on a narrow mountain road, in heavy traffic. I directed traffic around me, and then attempted to restart the engine. Fortunately, it started, and I drove it to the dealer. The lift pump was replaced. (part number 5015723ac pump) the odometer read 33,329. I was advised by the dealership to keep the fuel tank at least half full. At the time of the fuel pump failure, the tank was over half full. 2. May 2005 '' I was on a mountain road, going downhill. After stopping at a signal, when I started to accelerate, the engine was dead. Again, this occured in heavy traffic. This time I had to be towed to the dealer. ''confirm complaint no lift pump pressure replace d lift pump engine starts but sets code for internal short in injection pump caused by fuel starvation from lift pump remove injection pump and replace bleed system and road test.'' part number 5080885aa-fuel line banjo part number r5013925aa pump - fuel injection mileage 84,754 '' the fuel tank was three-quarters full. This is a serious safety issue. If I was traveling at freeway speed when these failures occurred, the consequences might have been serious '' for myself and others close by.

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Engine · FL

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Electrical · OR

Intermittently engine stalls and dies without warning, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.