2007 Dodge RAM 3500: check engine light

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Steering · 74,200 miles · KY

We bought the truck out of state from the chrysler dealership in bonham tx and they claimed it was a low mileage truck, with no issues. It had been purchased new from them, all services done and then traded-in for a new truck. We asked to have an outside inspector check it out but was unable to locate one from the small town area within the allotted time they wanted us to pick it up. When we went to get the truck, it went for a short text ride and then completed paperwork and rushed out the door. We had assumed that the dealer did a complete overall inspection and repair of any issues with the truck. On our way back to ca the truck water pump had broke causing the serpentine belt to fall off and loose steering almost causing the truck to wreck. We towed it to a repair facility where they fixed the pump and told us that there may also be a transmission issue. So the next day we went to the closest chrysler dealership to have it checked out. They ok'ed the trans and we purchased an chrysler warranty (because of the low miles & year) since we had bought it from a dealer (in tx) the truck was eligible for 48k/4 yrs coverage. A few days (2.4k miles later) the "check engine light" came on. We asked our local dealer to check the truck out to see what other issues it may have. The code was for the cam positioning sensor (covered by the warranty) and the dealer found other items including: needing new brakes all around, 4x drivetrain service, injector flush, air, fuel and oil filters that I have to pay for. The main issue: the front end with a bad steering box, tie rod ends and upper/lower ball joints need to be replaced. The chrysler rep said it is an pre-existing condition and won't cover the parts/labor. Both the warranty issuing dealership and my local dealership told me they would not have sold the truck in that condition. Are these covered under a recall?

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Engine · 91,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that black smoke emitted from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the dpf assembly, exhaust gasket, and temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Engine · 5,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer reprogrammed the vehicle, but the failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Engine · 107,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact was traveling 35 MPH when the vehicle decelerated independently and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the turbo needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted yet the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000 and the current mileage was 145,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 42,560 miles · CA

Diesel, 5.9 while driving at 50mph the check engine light illuminated and shortly there after the engine stopped running all together. I was able to safely stop the pickup along the shoulder of the roadway. I noticed the smell of diesel fuel and the left side of the engine was covered in diesel. After my pickup was towed home I researched the symptom and discovered I wasn't alone with this issue. It seems the bolt that holds a clamp around the fuel line to the number four cylinder backs out allowing movement or vibration to this fuel line and a leak develops in the high pressure line and diesel fuel to spray into the engine. In addition to the potential fire hazard from the diesel fuel the sudden loss of power is very concerning. I found several posts on forums regarding this same issue. The parts guy at cummins said he has sold as many as 6-7 of these fuel lines per month. I can only imagine how many fuel lines were sold at the dodge dealerships around the unites states.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Engine · 20,000 miles · UT

Emissions, co sensor & carbon filter 2007 dodge diesel 6.7 l, apparently there have been several of these go through the dealerships in utah, first the check engine light comes on then take in to have it checked, first time it was a co detector second time in less than 2,000 miles the carbon filter on a diesel truck. First year that they have put these on. It causes poor fuel economy. 11.5 mpg on a diesel engine that is engineered to be fuel efficient. The regeneration sensor did not kick it into regeneration to burn the carbon off the filter they had to replace it. Cost $2200 for the dealership still under warranty. This is what the epa has mandated for diesel trucks. Some one had better get this right because it is wasting more fuel and causing greater failures on these new diesel exhaust systems. If after market manufactures can produce exhaust systems and computer software that gives 22 mpg. Then the companies that produce the trucks can also. 11.9 to 22mpg is almost 90% increase in fuel economy. Who is ripping us off the epa or the car companies.

Filed May 29, 2009 · Engine · 22,400 miles · TX

07 dodge diesel truck..engine light comes on constantly. Truck is bogging down, losing power and has now stalled twice. May16, truck wouldn't restart and had to be towed. May 29, truck lost power, husband was in construction zone, however was able to restart truck. Been in shop many times for same problem. Dodge can't seem to fix it. Dodge needs to fix or buy back, really love this truck. But, its becoming dangerous to drive.

Filed Nov 5, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 12,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. On april 13, 2007, at 1,100 miles, the alternator failed and had to be replaced. On may 22, 2007, june 14, 2007, july 13, 2007, and august 11, 2007, the check engine light illuminated. On each occasion, the catalytic converter was diagnosed to be 100% full and had to be replaced. On october 3, 2007 the computer system was updated. On november 2, 2007 a diagnosis displayed five different codes and the computer system was reset. At that time, the contact was informed that the catalytic converter would be replaced until the warranty ran out. After that, the repair would be his responsibility. The current mileage was 62,000 and failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 11/21/07.