Traveling about 60mph when pistons blew & engine was ruined. The pistons disintergrated & engine block was ruined. Pulled to side of road due to engine dying. Had vehicle towed to where owner was going. Took to dealer & informed vehicle had mexican pistons, but vehicle not repaired.
1994 Dodge Ram engine complaints
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While driving vehicle about 40 MPH vehicle had a transmission problem. When trying to accelerate vehicle felt like it was neutral when in drive. Consumer stopped vehicle on the side of the road for a few minutes then moved pawl back to drive at that time transmission worked. * oil pump/fuel pump also malfunctioned/replaced.
Consumer complains about the catalytic converter. First time the dealer replaced the coverter system due to warranty. Less than 40,000 miles the catalytic converter needed replacing again. Dealer refused to replace it. Dealer informed consumer that the catalytic converter has only a warranty for 12 months.
No deployment of airbag during collision.
Air leaks out of engine, some loss of power
Transmission fluid lines leak fluid.
When coming to a stop, the oil light comes on, and the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.
Intake gasket failed after recall repair, causing engine surge.
The vehicle caught on fire near the engine compartment. The source is unknown.
Exhaust system leaked 4 times.
Repeated transmission failures resulting in power loss/deceleration, particularly when towing a load.
Speed sensor failed, causing speedometer/overdrive to fail.
Serpentine belt noisy then failed.
Driveline failed, causing vehicle to vibrate.
Fuel leaking from fuel evaporator canister, replace evaporator canister. Tt
Vehicle back fires it throws fire right out of the exhaust system. Tt
Vehicle shimmies and leaks. If struck from the rear could result in vehicle fire. Please describe and explain other problems in more detail.
Canister in front of gas tank is leaking when truck is fillup, replace canister 3 times to no avail. Tt
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