2007 Dodge RAM 2500 engine problems

Filed Jan 2, 2023 · Engine · OH

The manifold bolts rusted away which caused the manifolds themselves to warp. In June of 2015 I had repaired this vehicle because of the same exact problem.

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Engine, Steering · FL

Engine died and would not start... while driving in traffic causing a near crash and blocking traffic..Problem confirmed to be the ECM, and confirmed to be faulty by Dodge Dealer and the Cummings repair factory and not repairable..did not see or hear any warning..

Filed Apr 1, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · WA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of diesel fuel was present inside the cabin which had caused respiratory problems for the driver. The contact indicated that the odor was more present while the engine was idling. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer lenoir city chrysler (1206 east broadway, lenoir city, tn.) who replaced the bolts on the egr cooler but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed May 24, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 25,426 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. While driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned on the emergency lights and coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle. The contact shifted into first gear and was able to stop the vehicle. An independent mechanic arrived at the scene and diagnosed that the water pump failed. The mechanic also stated that the bearing caused the serpentine belt to detach. The serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic replaced the water pump and the serpentine belt. The contact took the defective water pump to albany chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 2315 santiam hwy se, albany, or 97322, (541) 967-9105). The contact was informed that the water pump was defective and the design was different. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,426. *as consumer stated the narrative on this form describes the 2nd failed water pump at 87k miles. The first water pump failed at 25k . At this low of miles, this vehicle is on the 3rd water pump. Is there a design flaw? Three water pumps in 87k miles is just not normal. It is extremely dangerous when steering and brakes fail when driving in traffic at highway speeds.

Filed Jul 12, 2018 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not taken to the local dodge dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Body, Engine · 150,000 miles · VA

Body.rust starting around the top of both rear wheel wells engine ,water leaks from the water pump,not all the time ,but you never know when.usually after driving interstate for a couple hours

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 250,000 miles · MN

Vehicle intermittently and randomly shuts off at speed or stationary. Has happened numerous times at busy intersections and on highway. Power steering and braking power is lost.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. While driving, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The contact drove home and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 100,500 miles · WY · fire

2nd time in 3 years power distribution module box caught on fire causing engine to die the keep running starter until we removed battery cables first time vehicle was parked. This time going down highway in traffic

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Engine · 20,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer ten times and the computerized system was reprogrammed on each occasion. The dealer stated that the exhaust particulate filter would need to be replaced. However, the part needed was no longer being produced. The contact mentioned that the complete exhaust system required replacement due to the exhaust particulate filter not being available to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.