Vehicle sudden shutdown with burnt electrical odor being emitted from under the hood. Smoke/fire from fuse panel (computer module) continued until batteries were disconnected. Same failure occurred while vehicle was parked approximately 2 years ago requiring replacement of effected components. Again, smoke evolving from panel until power removed by disconnecting batteries.
2010 Dodge RAM 3500 electrical complaints
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Tl-the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed in operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable. Js
Received recall notice on december 1, 2014 stating that the diesel fuel heater electrical connector may overheat and cause a fuel leak. The diesel fuel heater housing at the fuel heater electrical connector may overheat, leading to the failure of the o-rings that seal the male electrical terminals in the diesel fuel filter/heater assembly. A leaking diesel fuel filter/heater could cause underhood smoke and/or an engine compartment fire. As of today, february 21, 2015 there is no remedy available per the federal safety agency website and the local dodge dealer has confirmed as such. Since there is no remedy available, the local dealership wants to charge me to inspect it for the problem. I don't feel that I should have to pay to have a recalled vehicle inspected for the recall nor should I have to wait three months or more for a solution from the manufacturer. Also, I cannot believe that 82 days after the date on the recall notice there is no remedy. This is ridiculous. This vehicle was purchased to work, not sit in the yard. We have no other vehicle to use in place of it. If dodge does not have any diesel fuel filter/heater assembly components to replace the recalled ones, they need to get their priorities in order as existing customers should come before potential new customers. I need my truck repaired asap!
While driving at posted speed in houston traffic the engine quit running, causing a loss of steering,I was able to clear traffic and coast to the shoulder, after putting the vehicle in park the engine restarted and I continued on. I reported this incident to martin chrysler dodge in cleveland tx. I asked the service rep. If he had heard of any similar incidents he said no and there were no recalls for this.the problem has gotten worse, now I have to jiggle the key to make sure it does not shut off after starting but this does not always work, if I hit a bump or rumple strips in the road it may still die. To replace the ignition switch is between 400 and 500 at the dealership. I believe this is a problem that chrysler should foot the bill on not the consumer. The situation with the engine dying while driving at a high rate of speed in traffic could cause a very serious accident.
When I'm driving on the highway the truck just shuts me, no matter what the speed, this situation happened to me on more than one occasion, to be accurate more than 10 times.when this happens I try to start the truck and I have to try many times but it is not easy to me, I worry about this, because the last two time this happened my family was riding with me, this problem started shortly after buying this truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer, the vehicle would randomly disconnect the trailers parking lights. The contact mentioned that he would not drive the vehicle for a couple of days and the lights would began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice, who decided to reset the computer on both occasions. The remedy did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 13,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to stop when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times to have the brake control module replaced; however, it did not correct the failure. The dealer stated that they do not know how to permanently fix the problem. The failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was 11000. The consumer stated as of 05/12/11 the brakes still do not work properly. The problem is due to the trailer brakes. The consumer stated it takes a long time to stop when connected to the 5th wheel. Updated 08/04/11
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