Diesel engine looses power while driving. This usually happens while accelerating. When you press on the accelerator, nothing happens. Takes a minute before it recovers and you can accelerate again. I tow a 5th wheel rv which makes more dangerous. Happened on the interstate once while trying to pass. This was fixed by the dealer. They replaced the injector pump. It's my understanding there was a recall on school busses with these engines for the same thing. Maybe it should be looked into further.
2001 Dodge RAM 2500 engine complaints
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Fan blade clutch broke and assembly came off and caused severe damage to radiator, shroud, hoses, pullies, belt and fan blade. All items had to be replace and total cost of repair is $1200.00.
Thermostat closed, causing engine to overheat, boiling the coolant out of the cooling system out of the overflow pipe, past the radiator cap, through the coolant recovery bottle. Possible consequences: destruction of engine through overheating, possible fire. Temperature gauge did not function due to loss of coolant. Service dealer and daimler chrysler state that the thermostat is not a warranty item, even though nothing in the owner's manual, the extended warranty contract or any other documentation that I have states this. Instead. Daimler chrysler cover the cummins diesel engine and all internal components. This is and was interpreted by this owner as meaning that the thermostat, being an internal engine part, should be covered, and all literature supplied me at the time of purchase imply this. Failure of this part could result in a fire or engine destruction.
While driving at any speed driver heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. Consumer contacted dealership on four separate occasions, but the problem still occurs.
While driving vehicle's steering wheel locked up. Dealer notified. Ts steering wheel wouldn't turn. Power steering pump replaced. Tire pressure was too low. Steering box failed and replaced. Windshield cracked and replaced. Vehicle won't shift at 40 MPH. Clunking noise from park to reverse. Found normal operation. Oil leak in front of motor. Overflow bottle too full. Vehicle wandered all over the road. Steering box adjusted. And low tire pressure was to blame. Console on seat doesn't close properly. Turbo whistles on acceleration. No problem found. Transmission surges at 10 to 45 MPH. No problem found. Power steering box leaked and replaced second time. Leak was found at vacuum pump seal caused leak at power steering reservoir. Steering drifts to right and wheel is off center. Center drag link adjusted second time. After set for a few days, vehicle won't move when it is placed in drive. Normal. No problem found. All accessories work with the keys out of ignition switch. Could not duplicate. Fluid leaking from truck. Replaced steering box for third time. Brakes pulsates when applied. Low fluid found due to steering leak.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine oil. Also stated that while driving the vehicle all the engine oil blow out. Dealer was contacted and stated that the oil filter was put in wrong. Ts
While driving at any speed oil will burn out quickly, and consumer will be forced to pull over and refill vehicle with oil. Dealer notified.
While stopping or slowing down, fumes from the crankcase fill the engine compartment and come into the cab. Consumer believes that the fumes are being caused by the open crankcase system and states that this is an environmental and personal health hazard.
Vehicle caught fire while parked, vehicle was a total loss and the fire appeared to have started in the engine area, claim 59-v606-925.
While driving, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine, claim 55-s396-819.
While driving, vehicle began acting funny, consumer noticed smoke and then vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 37-3264-228.
While driving, vehicle began acting funny, consumer noticed smoke and vehicle caught on fire, claim 37-3264-228.
While driving, consumer saw smoke coming from the engine, claim 55-s396-819.
This vehicle leaks out a substancial amount of engine oil thru the breather tube when decending a grade steeper than 25 degrees. This causes the hot oil to hit the engine fan where it is flung all over the hot engine and exhaust manifold creating a extreme fire danger. This condition also coats the front brake rotors with oil causing a loss of vehicle braking capacity when decending steep hills. This condition can and will cause the engine to lose all of its oil resulting in engine failure and/or fire, and loss of control. This has occurred twice on this vehicle. Dodge said they are aware of it, but recommended I avoid decending steep grades. This is an unacceptable answer. They offer no other solution. The grades in question are not excessively steep, and are well within the operating parameters of this vehicle. The only reason I did not sustain a serious injury or fire is due to my extensive off road driving experience. This problem needs to be addressed asap.
Part of the interior breaks off and blocks the exhaust which causes a loss of power - has occurred on the highway which is especially dangerous when passing another vehicle.
When vehicle is used right after start up engine will jerk, and not operate smoothly. If engine is warmed up, this event will not occur. *ak dealer stated that factory is working on problem, however there is no fix available at present time.
Engine crank vent system discharges a large amount of vapor & hydro carbon. When the heat is on it seeps through ducts and burns the eyes. Chrysler is aware of problem. But, problem will come back each time oil is changed.*ak dealer performed tsb 09-02-00, however fumes were evident for up to 700 miles.
Vehicle was parked, consumer was awakened to find vehicle engulfed in flames, appears to have originated in engine area, claim 59-v609-925.
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