A young child was able to enter the vehicle and start the ignition without the clutch depressed. The vehicle then moved forward striking another child and resulted in a fatality. The clutch interlock safety switch had not been tampered with and was in its original condition but did not function properly. The vehicle started without the clutch depressed. The switch has been tested and found to be defective. *tr...updated 01/07/15 *bf
2006 Dodge RAM 3500 transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated the ignition key was turned without the clutch engaged and the vehicle began to roll on its own due to the faulty clutch safety switch. The failure recurred on separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 09-26-13
I came to a stop light and the transmission raised the engine RPM and shook the vehicle. I had to put the transmission in neutral to keep from surging forward. It also surges in reverse as well, which is even more dangerous because I have to go in reverse and then to neutral to keep from surging backwards. There are no engine or transmission computer code read outs.
Runaway acceleration first time on onramp, hit cruise resume, once the speed hit setpoint - throttle went wide open. Second time 7/5/2012 - not on cruise, doing about 65-70 on highway, passing - then throttle went wide open to 90 in next 3-4 seconds. To stop it - shifted to neutral, engine revved to 3500,pulled over and shut down the engine, waited a minute, restarted, then vehicle immediately returned to redline. Shut down, 5 minutes, on restart, got normal idle ~700rpm. Took to dodge dealer hw hunter in lancaster california on july 9. They kept the vehicle all of the 9th, 10th and half of the 11th. Their ran diagnostics for 2 1/2 days to duplicate. They said they could do nothing else (ran all possible tests). Drove to alaska from california without incident. Now happened again. 7/24/12 in alaska to stop, [xxx] left car in gear and turned off the engine) and slowed with the brakes (eilson afb) after 1 minute off - restart and redlined. After 5 minutes off, restarted and got normal operation. This is ridiculously dangerous, and there are numerous posts on forums with others experiencing the same problem http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/2006-2500-diesel-speed-runaway-t288211.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-non-powertrain/403179-2006-5-9-wants-run-away-throttle.html. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While starting my vehicle I pushed on the clutch and the pedal went to the floor. Upon inspection it was found that the rod connected to the hydraulic clutch diaphragm broke apart. The plastic pieces were discolored and brittle. I believe the clutch fluid started leaking past the diaphragm and came in contact with the plastic clip that connects the rod to the diaphragm. Because this plastic clip is not compatible with the brake fluid it became brittle and failed. The vehicle was taken to local dodge dealer for inspection and quote for repair. Unit was not under warranty and I filed a complaint with a dodge service consumer representative. Dodge covered the repairs except the first $100.00. I am thankful this part failed in the parking lot and not moments later when I would have been engulfed in rush hour traffic. If this part failed while driving, braking distance would have dramatically increased which could have caused an accident leading to injury or possibly a fatality. Essentially, this failure in safety quality by chrysler corporation could have LED to disastrous consequences had it not simply been for luck.
Parts failure dodge 3500 4wd, 6 speed. Failures occurred since vehicle was new, fire on engine side of road, 25,000, leaking fluid from new until 08, transmission failure 08, tie rod failure causing accident 09, 09 part recall, chrysler will not provide us recall assistance, did not honor power train extended warranty 100,000 and pay for transmission failure. Never repaired fluid leak although in shop since new, may have contributed to transmission failure. Refused extended warranty for power train, said transmission was not included. Two other friends have exact truck both transmissions have failed.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, a loud noise was heard coming from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was related to the rear axle spring which was replaced. In addition, the upper and lower ball joint, and the tie rod were replaced. The hub bearing assembly was partially attached with three loose bolts and one bolt missing. The repairs were covered under the service warranty. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire shop on six separate occasions for the identical failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions which there were no resolutions. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 50,000.
My truck has 30,000 miles on it. The transmission had a vibration, I made an appointment at carmen dodge in delaware as the dealer I bought this from is out of business. I started out to take it there and the clutch went straight to the floor. I called roadside assistance they came and got it . They determined it was the clutch, but the clutch looks brand new with no signs of wear. The pressure plate broke in half creating a potentially dangerous situation as it could have came through the body and killed someone. Anyway it clearly is a defect as the rivets that hold the plate together clearly sheared off, there is no wear anywhere and you can see it did not over neat or burn. They must have used inadequate soft rivets to cause it to come apart like that. I called dodge several times they lied to me and said they came out to look at it. The dealership advised no one from dodge showed up. I have the parts, for review and testing and as proof that this is clearly a defect and dodge should pay for its repair.
2006 dodge 3500 with shutter launch and turbo making loud noise. Consumer stated the mechanic replaced the angle on the driveshaft. The turbo charger was making a loud noise. The vehicle also shook real bad when it had a load. *kb the consumer stated the vibration was no longer constant.
Defective flywheel on cummins equipped trucks. Flywheel will warp and cause the clutch and pressure plate assembly to fail.
Intermittent problem. Truck (2006, 3500 quad cab dually) sometimes acts like the brakes are not releasing or the transmission is not engaging for a few seconds when accelerating from a complete stop. Took it to a local dealer (orange park dodge in jacksonville, fl. Who could not replicate the problem. I had someone tell me that they knew someone in la. That had the same problem and their dealer knew exactly what was wrong and affected repairs. Unfortunately I don't remember who that was.
Dt*: the contact stated intermittently while shifting into reverse, the transmission acted like it was in neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured.
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