2007 Dodge RAM 3500: sudden loss of power

Filed May 6, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 117,000 miles · MI · fire

Loaded at 18000 lbs gvw while towing a tandem axle trailer the vehicle died. Upon losing all electrical power the engine died causing the loss of power assisted brakes and power assisted steering. Fortunately the speed of the vehicle was around 5 MPH. I'm 6 foot tall and over 200 lbs and I was unable to steer the vehicle to the side of the parking area. Upon leaving the vehicle I immediately smelled electronics burning. I opened the hood and immediately disconnected the positive post of the totally integrated power module (tipm). I then removed the tipm to find a hole burnt through the side and the circuit board covered with black soot. I had the vehicle and trailer towed to corbin ky where there were no dodge dealers willing to work on a vehicle of this size. Nor would they store the trailer for me while conducting the repair. I choose to have the vehicle and trailer towed over 600 miles to my home in michigan. I called my local dealer whom took the VIN number to order an new one. After over 2 weeks waiting on the tipm (which turned out to be remanufactured) the truck is still not operable. If I had been traveling at interstate speeds with a loaded vehicle I likely would not have survived this incident. Prior to this happening I had many issues with the lighting on the truck. The low beam on the passenger side would be inoperable while the drivers high beam is the only one that would work. Also, the taillights would stop working on one side and the turn signals would flash quickly. Not seeing this as a huge safety issue I simply took it the dealer to reflash the tipm. After getting it back with half the lights inoperable, the AC didn't work anymore. Now the vehicle is worthless and all sense of security and safety is gone. I can no longer confidently take my family anywhere in this vehicle.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · VA

This vehicle has been maintained according to the manual perfectly and in most cases maintenance done before required. On the date above I was driving home and the vehicle lost power. Since I was 2 hours from home I had to have it towed to the local dealer. Their repair order indicates that all 6 injectors, the dpf, crankcase breather filter, thermostat, ox sensor and 2 temp sensors must be replaced. In addition, the entire fuel system needs to be cleaned out including all filters, air and fuel and oil changed and filter. The bottom line is that all this work will cost me $7500. This truck has too little mileage to need all this work. This was supposed to be the last truck I would own figuring the cummins engine's reputation. Interested in whether this truck is an aberration or is it similar to trucks with the first clean burning engine?

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Driver assistance, Steering · 42,015 miles · AR · fire

The motor suddenly died and the windshield washer started spraying , the windshield wipers started operating and lost power steering. I finally coasted the truck into a vacant lot and stopped. Smoke was boiling from under the hood. I opened the hood and found the fuse box(tipm module) smoking. I rushed to my tool box for tools and at that time the truck motor started cranking and trying to start even with the key out of the ignition. Luckily the truck was not in gear and I finally got all battery cables unhooked from both batteries. Also the horn was honking intermittently as if the theft alarm was activated. As of today (6-9-14) this has happened four (4) times.

Filed Apr 23, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 114,533 miles · OR

On way to work lost power light to see customer service department on. Stalled, restarted, stalled, called tow trk. Has particulate filter replace @ $2600.00 now 4 months back to dealership for same problem.

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 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.