2012 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to tie rod assembly recall issues. *smd the consumer also experienced loss of power. The consumer stated there were times, where he couldn't obtain a speed greater than 40 MPH. Also, he was experiencing poor fuel economy.
2012 Dodge RAM 3500 engine complaints
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While driving on the freeway at 50mph went to accelerate to pass a truck and nothing happened. Dead pedal, a big truck was coming up behind me and he had to hit the brakes as I was now in the left lane. He went to the right to avoid me. This has happened countless times. Dealer cannot figure out the problem, as no codes are set. They have replaced the apps, which is the gas pedal, the brake light switch, the ECM, the egr. None of these made a difference. Been back at least ten times for them to put truck on there computer, and no codes. They say, can't fix what they don't see. Dealer left the work order open for a long time so no evidence of all the come backs were recorded. Dealer is 40 miles away. Twice in one minute, one time only truck would not move from a stoplight. This only happened one time. I can make the truck do its dead pedal thing, but its out of warranty. It has something to do with the exhaust brake. It sounds like the brake is on, pumping the pedal does no good, just put it to the floor wait 3 or more seconds and will downshift and off we go. Like I said, when going to pass, moving into the left lane on a hill and nothing happens, just a little scary. I think it is a safety issue, it could create an accident. Rear ended..
2012 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to front end tie rod recall part issues. *smd the consumer stated he received the recall notice in december 2013. The dealer informed him, the parts were on back order. As of july 2014, the problem was still not resolved. *jb the consumer stated there was a problem with the emission system and the check engine light illuminated. The problem was diagnosed as an o2 sensor issue. The sensor would be replaced, and 1-2 days later the check engine light would illuminate again. The o2 sensor was replaced several times. Sometime, twice in one month. Updated 10/01/14.
I pull a light weight 40' gooseneck trailer, and while driving I noticed the fuel mileage dropped tremendously and the coolant temp stayed around 220deg and I noticed a horrible loss of power which would not let me drive any faster than around 40-45mph! I took it to the dealership and they performed a boost test on the turbo and said that it's supposed to produce 32 pounds of boost but mine was only producing 26 pounds of boost, and then I was informed they could not justify replacing the turbo because it has not thrown a code on the instrument panel, well if you tell me it's supposed to produce one number and it's doing another then I believe that's enough justification to replace the part beings I paid $50,000 for a brand new truck! The loss of power causes traffic back-ups even if I'm in the slow lane! The temp out of the exhaust reaches 800deg's and melts my mudflap and has caused it to start smoldering after I come to a complete stop! I was later informed about the "re-gen" process and was told it would kick in and out of "re-gen" but I don't believe mine has came out of re-gen beings I'm still getting 5mph with or without a trailer! The engine light and ABS light comes on numerous times a day an then go off and now the engine light stays on all the time! This is a brand new dodge 3500 6.7l turbo diesel 4x4.
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