2011 Dodge RAM 2500: check engine light

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · WA

To whom it may concern, my wife and I own a 2011 ram 2500 6.7 turbo diesel. It was purchased new by her parents. I bought the truck from my in-laws a year ago and it's just over 80,000 miles. Unfortunately, over the last 6 months, we have run into a couple of major engine problems: -o2 sensor (includes overlay harness and module replacement), approx $1,500 -turbocharger - variable flaps not operating properly, approx $5,000 (according to rairdon of monroe, wa) everything I have read and every mechanic I have talked to (including the chrysler dealer) has said the only true fix is to delete the egr/emissions and run the truck without it. It is very strange that the most trusted fix is an illegal option and there is no assistance from chrysler for either of these known problems. Seeing as the delete is an illegal option, I attempted to go the legal route and get the o2 sensor fix at the dealer. Not minutes had I picked up my truck, driving out the of dealership, the check engine light came back on for the turbocharger. There is service bulletin for the o2 sensor issue, however it was never submitted as a recall. If it is a known issue (a manufacture error), why was there no recall issued by chrysler? It seems the overarching issue comes from the emissions equipment. Along with the o2 senor failing, the turbocharger is now spitting out an engine code (p2262). Due to the carbon/soot build up from the egr, the vanes of the turbocharger become clogged. This is also a known issue and not a recall. Please let me know what solutions are available. Thank you!

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 67,344 miles · VA

The emissions check engine light came on and was diagnosed as a overlay wiring harness that was faulty and needed to be upgraded. This vehicle only has 67000 miles on it and this item helps control the diesels emisiones. It should be covered by the factory for the 100,000 miles as stated. Upon contacting fca they refused to help in any way to cover cost of repairs. This repair is happening on multiple diesel rams . I only ask that fca be held responsibility for vehicles that produce and sell

Filed Dec 24, 2017 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · CO

Check engine light has come on several times with codes p241a and p2196. I have replaced the o2 sensor 3 times within one year. I have been told that this is a common issue and have been told that it is the wring harness.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Steering · 48,000 miles · MT

I was driving the vehicle down a highway at roughly 65mph. Everything seemed to be functioning properly at this time. I signaled to make a left-hand turn onto a street ahead. I slowly braked to roughly 10-15 MPH before beginning to turn. When I started to turn, the power-steering in the vehicle failed. In other words, the power-steering was working fine just before executing the turn, then failed without warning just as I started to turn the wheel and was still in motion.. The wheels became extremely difficult to turn and I was able to overpower the failed power-steering components to complete the turn and get off the highway safely. However, if my physically smaller wife had been driving, I am not confident that it would have ended as well. There was oncoming traffic on the opposite lane traveling at 65mph when the failure occurred. No dash lights, "check engine", etc. Appeared before or after the occurrence. Once the engine is idled up, the problem disappears. It's only when the engine is idled down (like when you're slowing for a turn), that the power-steering would fail unexpectedly. I researched the problem online and found this to be caused by a "sticking valve" in the hydro-boost system. I contacted a local dealership service dept., and was told that the repairs were not covered under warranty after 36k miles (vehicle currently has 48k miles). They do not seem to be concerned about the evident safety issue this poses on a fairly new vehicle. I am writing this complaint in hopes that the federal safety agency will investigate this further before someone becomes injured. I understand that parts can sometimes fail on new vehicles, but when they fail this early without warning and affect vital parts that control the vehicle, something should be done.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Engine · 57,000 miles · NM · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred 10 days and 75 miles later. Blue smoke emitted from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the turbo extenuator failed and the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 01/21/16*lj

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Engine · 33,200 miles · CA

The check engine light came on in my 2011 dodge ram 2500 diesel on may 28th 2015. I called the dodge dealer the next day and the earliest I cloud schedule an appointment was june 15th. I brought the truck in as scheduled and upon review the emission system was malfunctioning. The dealer made some repairs this day - a faulty wiring harness I was told and the problem was fixed. While driving home the check engine light reappeared. The dealer reexamined my truck the next day and the engine light problem again was diagnosed as the emissions system - this time the co2 sensor was defective. I was told the part was on back order day of and should arrive at the dealer in a week - it's been almost two months now and my california emissions problem has still not been rectified. I understand that co2 sensors are back ordered and not available at this time. I have made numerous calls to the dealer and dodge to avail - I even have a case number 27426249 and my problem still persists. This truck only has 33200 miles on it.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 36,080 miles · AK

Truck suddenly started bouncing all over the road. Felt as though all four tires had suddenly gone flat. Extremely difficult to maintain control and went into oncoming lane sideways. Inspection did not show any failed component (tire, steering system, etc). Check engine light illuminated for a day, then went off. Light illuminated again, with no indication of problem. Loss of control has happened three more times since first occurrence. Similar speeds during each event, with two different operators. Serious difficulty retaining control to stop the vehicle and roll over/crash concerns preclude attempting to duplicate event. Dealership has been unresponsive to date. I will never trust the oncoming dodge truck until this is addressed. People are going to die. It is sad.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Engine · 6,355 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine light would illuminate on the insutrumenatl panel and the vehicle would exhibit a decrease in fuel efficiency. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 6,355.