2003 Dodge RAM 2500 engine problems

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Engine · 195,000 miles · NV

At 70 MPH the engine turns off as if a switch was flipped. This has happened multiple times, always on the interstate and always with cruise control on and active. It occurs more frequently in the hot summer months (110+ f). The warning light for the throttle control circuit sometimes illuminates. While still moving, selecting neutral, turning the ignition off and then back on allows the engine to restart. This can occur as frequently as every 60 miles, but the average occurrence would be around 150 miles.

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Engine · 5,000 miles · FL

Engine ticking

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 2,500 miles · IN

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 05v462000 (power train) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/17/16*lj the consumer stated the transmission failed at 2,500 miles. The ball joints and water pump failed and the windshield leaked. Updated 10/26/16.

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 81,000 miles · MI

Truck has the same electrical issues as the recalled newer trucks. It melted the fuse box and the truck wont run. I have replaced the fuse box, computer, all coils, all plugs, all wires, throttle body over 3,000.00 and the truck still does not run. Only has 81,000 miles on it. It was towed to a chrysler dealership and towed back out of the dealership because they could not tell us what is wrong with it. After 3,000.00 of lets try this I can not afford any more lets try this or that. This is a common problem and most people think they broke a valve in the hemi motor. I have run a compression test and this is not the case. My issue is electrical and I don't feel as thou I should have to spend any more money trying to figure it out when the dealership cant. The truck was under warranty the first time it was brought in for an electrical issue. Which they could not find anything wrong, and then it escaladed to the point of not running any longer. Started by melting fuses then melted the fuse box. And who knows what else it took out. When scanned it brings up different codes each and every time. Dealership charges for each and every wrong part that is replaced and then rescanned and they also charge labor for each wrong part replaced. Vehicle was running fine. Driving 2 miles down a dirt road speed of 25mph, vehicle started to miss and just continued to get worse to the point it will not idle. You can not hold a steady fuel pedal and keep it running it stalls. Passenger side airbag is recalled and not available, tie rod assembly is recalled not available a few months ago when I asked at the dealership. I currently own a 2003 2500 hd yard ornament. How can chryslers get away with this?

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Engine · 99,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the engine was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 180,200 miles · VA

I was driving down the road at approximate 45mph, when I was on a bank and noticed that the truck was hard to steer, the truck had stalled. The truck started back up, thankfully I have a manual, that I did not have to pull off the road (its hard to control a 3/4 ton truck with no power steering), and could just push the clutch in to start the truck. When I got the truck started, it died on me again, started it up, and drove less than a mile, and died again. I went to the store, on my way home had the same issue, as soon as I would slow, the truck would die, thankfully it only happened once on the way home. Ran it for a little in my driveway, and revved the engine, and it die, three times. Did some research and seems the issue may be faulty fuel control actuator ( or known as mprop).

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500 diesel. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, he was unable to engage the power steering or brakes. The contact believed that the failure was a safety hazard. The contact stated that he experienced the same failure on a 2004 ram 2500 and it was found that the fuel pump had failed and that caused the vehicle to stall sporadically. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Engine · 170,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500. The contact stated whenever he is driving at any speed the vehicle goes to idle and stops in the middle of the road. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the road turned off and on and in a few seconds the engine restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated they would repair the failure for $1000. The dodge manufacturer was called and they stated there was no failure and no recall for this problem. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 11/10/10.

Filed Jan 22, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 12,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500. While coasting at 25 MPH, the engine was quiet and all of the warning indicator lights illuminated. There was a loss of power steering and brakes. The vehicle restarted after being shifted into neutral. The dealer replaced the injector pump that was mounted on the engine block and installed a new fuel pump in the gas tank. The failure recurred after two weeks. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 04/02/08.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Engine · 31,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500. The contact stated that the scent of oil was detected in and outside the vehicle when it was running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the gaseous aroma was confirmed. The dealer stated that the scent was from the engine crankcase venting system. The contact called the manufacturer, and was told that there were no prior complaints. Therefore, the manufacturer could not provide the contact with a remedy or any additional information. The current and failure mileage were 31,000.