2007 Dodge RAM 2500: engine failure

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 Mar 22, 2016 · Steering · 210,000 miles · AL

Two years ago, while driving at low speed on a city street, the right tie-rod ball joint broke and the tie rod dropped and wedged into the right front tire. Brought me to an abrupt stop and swerved the truck into the curb. At the time, I was not aware of a recall. I fixed it. Since then, the front transmission blew up. I replaced the whole front end. The right tie-rod broke on the new front end. I fixed it again. The other day, the right wheel bearing seized and the brakes failed. I was travelling at 65 MPH towing a flatbed trailer. Bringing it to a stop provided me with some maalox moments. I've had enough and am getting rid of this truck before it kills me.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · OR

The tipm (total integrated power module) failed while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle lost steering control, and braking control when the tipm failed to work. The engine died, while in motion, causing a very dangerous situation. In researching the tipm issues, I have found that there have been several recalls and a class action lawsuit against chrysler for tipm failures. When I contacted the dodge customer service center on october 19, 2015, I was told that since the vehicle was out of warranty, they were no longer responsible for the vehicle. The customer service representative stated that he was unaware there was an issue with the tipm module. This is an outrage that dodge wont even acknowledge the issue, or attempt to make it right with consumers who experience issues with the module. It is very unfortunate that someone will have to be hurt or killed before chrysler will be held responsible for their known faulty parts. The issue with this part is that it runs all of the major electrical components of the vehicle, and its failure can occur while the vehicle is in motion, which happened when my wife and 9 year old son were driving down the street. Once this part fails, there is no other option than to replace it, and without the tipm, the vehicle is inoperable. Hopefully chrysler / dodge will realize the error of their ways, and recall all of these faulty units before someone is hurt.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Steering · 113,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · 78,650 miles · UT

2000 miles ago as I was driving down the freeway the truck began to pull to the right and handled as if there was some broken linkage or steering box was failing. After inspecting and not finding anything wrong, I continued my trek home and couldn't comfortably go above 30 MPH, it almost felt like half of the front axle was locked in 4wd. Searched online and saw that seized rear brake calipers are not uncommon so I replaced the rotors, calipers, and pads. Made several short trips and thought it was resolved. During a 1 hour drive the problem returned and I was unable to control vehicle and stopped to inspect. The brakes were not hot but the rear axle was binding badly, I limped the truck home, afraid to drive it again. As I have been doing research on the problem, the internet forums revealed many peoples stories about dodge ram axles "locking/seizing" while driving down the freeway causing accidents and roll-overs. Just thought you might want to look into it. Thanks, signed an immaculately cared for and broken dodge ram :( update 9/15/15*cw after replacing the rear calipers, pads and rotors the problem persisted. Pulled rear differential cover and inspected ring gear, pinion, spider gears and bearings. Everything is good. Finally after replacing all the rear brakes lines the problem was solved. Updated 09/29.15

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Steering · 235,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized intermittently while turning on a curved road. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not available for the recall remedy repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000. Updated 4/22/14*cn updated 04/25/2014

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions. The engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to a hole in the fuel line. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 04/05/10 *bf the consumer stated the fule line to the #4 cylinder has a plastic support that vibrates loose and rubs a hole into the metal fuel line. Fuel is sprayed onto the engine compartment. When fuel pressure is lost, the engine stalls. Updated 08/06/10