1996 Dodge Ram: engine overheating

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Electrical · SC

Recall 00 v 135 000/ignition switch ch/wiring: recall repaired at efird jeep eagle pontiac; florence, sc; phone# 843/679-5031. After repairs were done ignition swtich started to overheat. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Lights · WA

Headlights failed at night. Cycled switch several times before lights came back on. Repaired at dealer on 06/08/01. Dealer found some burnt wires from headlight switch, thru plastic multipin connector, to firewall. 1st report to dodge via internet on 06/05/01, ref # 8723405; ticket # 369336. Dodge response on 06/06/01, take it to the dealer for evaluation. On 06/08/01 dealer had to replace headlight switch and some of the wiring harness because of burnt wires, going thru connector to the dash. On 06/11/01, re-notified dodge via internet of this potential safety/fire issue since no fuse "opened" to prevent the burnt wires under the dash. And the fact that dealer personnel (mechanic) said they've seen this before but have had no problems with replacement switches. No response from dodge. Called 1-800 number 06/26/01 and was told there was only one message in file, customer service rep (derek) would not acknowledge 2nd msg inspite of fact I have automated response confirmation of receipt on 6/11/01. Derek? Said if its part of a recall, I am contacting the wrong department and if its not part of recall, "its a five year old truck, its customer responsibility". There is a recall (#819) on dodge ram 3500 for exactly the failure I experienced (eg overheat headlamp switch can cause fire and or cause sudden loss of headlights...). Cust omer service rep (derek) refused to discuss further...its a customer responsibility..help

Filed Oct 14, 1999 · Electrical · NE

Relay harness did not come with truck when brought. Without relay harness, vehicke would overheat & electrical system would fail, especially at night. Only vehicle with towing package equipped.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Engine · OH

Freeze plugs are leaking and after repairs they are still leaking. Was told by dealer that it was caused by sand left in the block after casting and the plugs are corroding. Last time in they put a stop leak in the system and it has slowed down the coolant consumption to about a pint every 3 months. I feel they have not corrected the problem but delayed it until there is a problem at a future date.

Filed Jul 15, 1999 · Electrical · ME

Whenever air conditioning & heater switch is turned on it causes the ignition switch to overheat due to an electrical short. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.

Filed Dec 3, 1998 · Brakes · NV

The brakes were replaced at least 5 different times. Brake lining overheats when brakes are applied. Vehicle not stopping when brakes are applied quickly. Dealer cannot find problem. *ak

Filed Feb 24, 1998 · Brakes · TX

Drums warped due to overheating.

Filed Jun 11, 1997 · Brakes, Suspension · NH

Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.

Filed Jan 5, 1996 · Transmission · MI · fire

Transmission coolant overheated, transmission fluid spilled onto exhaust; caused fire between frame and transmission, on left front of vehicle. Tt