Dodge Ram Quad Cab check engine light comes on

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · NJ

While driving at different speeds over 30 and usually temps below 50, the engine light will come on and will immediately lose throttle. "dead pedal" sometimes the throttle will surge then drop off other times when slowing the trans (automatic) will start to chatter as if a manual,. I use a store purchased obd computer to reset. Get codes 2121, 2123 sometimes 0700. This sometimes takes 2-3 times to reset. Very unsafe and dangerous. This has been happening for years, numerous times, usually in winter at highway speeds. Sometimes at intersection while accelerating. Have been looking for solution for years!! See many others on net with same problem. Why isn't this fixed by dodge and or cummins. Again very unsafe!!

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · SC

2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab has a surging problem at highway speed. The check engine light will come on and it is read as transmission fluid pressure sensor. This was replaced with a factory sensor and within 2 weeks it did it again. After 200 miles the light went out and the surging stopped only to start and stop repeatedly up to this date, 8/23/2010. How can a sensor repair itself? Impossible! Mileage at first check engine light was less than 100,000. Also dash is cracked to a completely unacceptable level for the age of the vehicle and mileage on dash at 138,000 with care taken to keep it clean and conditioned. Cracks began at 85,000 miles. Wipers when operating on high will lower speed and will continue to change from high to low intermittently unless they are turned off and turned back on several times. Do not consider this safe in any way. Intermittent wiper use with delay feature seems to be completely okay. Air conditioner will only blow cold air on driver's side and blows warm air on passenger side. After 45 minutes of A/C use, roaring sound issues from the vents and a gradual decrease in all air begins until only wisps of air escapes from driver side vents.

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Engine · 83,893 miles · LA

We had a tune-up and plug change 6/27/08, a month later 7/21/08 the engine started making a tapping noise. Pulled over, lifted hood and found an oil fill cone stuck in the oil fill and the oil cap stuck up under the side wall. The dealership found that the rocker arm had come off, reinstalled the rocker arm and did an oil change at no charge to us. 4/23/09 the check engine light came on, code p0300 and we paid to replace the #6 rocker arm. 7/13/09 the check engine light came on again p0300. Dealership added treatment and decarboned the engine. On 8/2/09 the check engine light came on again p0300. Tried to drive the vehicle to the dealership 8/3/09 and the oil pressure dropped off to zero. We called dealership & advised of problem, that we did not want to drive it in and would have the vehicle towed. Vehicle towed to dealership on 8/5/09. Dealership didn't even look at the truck until 8/10/09. They replaced the head gasket, did a valve job, replaced the oil switch, thermostat and water pump. The truck was picked up from the dealership on 8/18/09. On 8/22/09 when started the truck made the tapping noise again. On 8/24/09, I notified the dealership of the noise and was told to it should resolve itself and bring it in only if it makes the noise again. On 8/31/09 the truck made the tapping noise again on start up. Vehicle taken back to dealership on 9/1, told 9/3 that another rocker arm was going bad. The dealership said they would fix but when asked what was causing the rocker arms to keep coming off was due to engine sludge. Since I could not document every single oil change (at least half done by owner) the dealership could attest to the maintenance of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 24, 2009 · Engine · 62,000 miles · WI

Check engine light came on code says its related to a condenser fan and wiring harness problem there is a technical service bulletin out on it and dealer says it is not covered.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Transmission · 37,500 miles · NJ · 1 injury

The rear end in my 2003 dodge ram burned up. I first noticed a burning smell like propane gas which started to make me and the family sick. Pulled over to the side of the road found nothing. Then after driving 20 minutes longer the ABS light came on. Next I observed orange sparks coming from the back of the truck. Pulled over again and climbed under truck and burnt my arm instantly when touching the rear pumpkin. Sat on the side of the road for 3 hours to let cool down. Then drove to the dealer 30 miles away. Engine light came on and speedometer gauge was jumping all over the place. Truck was also shifting improperly. Dealer said the rear got so hot that it melted the rear ABS sensor and the speedometer sensor.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · VT

The check engine light related to the transmission in my 2001 dodge ram pickup lit up at around 45,000 miles. I had the light checked out and found out there was a problem. I was told that the transmission would need to be rebuilt including the torque converter. Since the mileage was over 36,000 the dealership made it clear that the warranty was over and that fixing the truck would be my problem. I ran the vehicle until the transmission completely failed, which was at 54,000 miles. I had to put in a replacement transmission. I wrote to the president of dodge (dr zitske) telling him of my dissatisfaction with the failure of the transmission and that dodge would not stand behind their product. I didn't even receive the courtesy of a reply. Nothing. I am now the proud owner of a real truck (toyota tundra). I try to make it a point to tell everyone I can that dodge does not stand behind their product at all.

Filed May 12, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · 36,000 miles · MA

2001 ram 1500 extd. Cab 4wd sport. I don't use it off-road and only use 4x4 in the snow. 32000 miles needed new tires. Shop wouldn't align wheels because they said I needed new ball joints. Brought truck to dealer, they said it was within specs. 35700 miles, same dealer replaces upper and lower universal joints on warranty. I went back to tire dealer for alignment, they said the ball joints were still bad and needed to be replaced. 36010 miles, dealer replaces upper and lower, left and right ball joints on warranty. 65600 miles, check engine light came on, same dealer replaces purge solenoid, stabilizer links and shift rod link to quiet rattling noise.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

Dt: contact states the check engine light keeps coming on due to the transfer pump and diesel injector pump malfunctioning. He contacted the local dealership, and they told him to wait until the light comes on again, and then bring the vehicle to dealer to be checked. The contact never knows when the light will come on, and does not want to be stranded in a dangerous situation. He has not contacted the manufacturer.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Electrical · 54,800 miles · ND

2002 dodge ram service bulletin 0800203 condensation builds up in the electric motor for the air conditioning fan, freezes and then trips the fuse. When the fuse is tripped, the check engine light turns on. Muscatell dodge (moorhead, mn) said they have a couple to fix everytime we get a snow storm. Dodge has issued a service bulletin (0800203) to deal with the issue. It calls for replacing the shroud on the fan. It is covered under warranty. Unfortunately my warranty has expired. I was just unlucky enough to have this issue at 55,000 miles instead of 35,000. The service bulletin calls to replace the shroud. I feel that if dodge is replacing original parts with updated parts, there should be a recall, or at least own up to it, and replace the shrouds when or if the problem arises.

Filed Nov 20, 2004 · Engine · 11,000 miles · MI

2002 dodge ram 4wd 4 door currently on third engine after 2 drive train failures. Today the engine began making thudding noises, the vehicle bucked and the engine light was blinking. Further, when the front tire hits a small pot hole or other road deformity, the vehicle abruptly veers requiring drastic counter steering to correct, often nearly out of control. Repeated attempts to inform daimler-chrysler corp. Have met with indifference and failure to acknowledge problem exists. I am concerned for my safety as well as my family's safety whenever I drive this vehicle. Keith bills.