1997 Dodge Ram engine problems

Filed Mar 7, 2008 · Engine · 133,200 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram. After stopping the vehicle, the engine and oil lights illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the failure on three occasions and stated that the compressor sensors were low and advised the contact to add two quarts of oil per week. However, the oil light continued to illuminate intermittently. The contact did not confirm if the vehicle had antilock brakes. The VIN was confirmed, but appears to be invalid. The failure mileage was 133,200 and current mileage was 134,400.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 59,000 miles · AL

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · WY

Bad plenum gasket. Fuel and oil mix. And steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. And truck wont idle in the cold

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Engine · 72,000 miles · AL

Consumer stated that oil light has illuminated, and oil is burning too fast. Cause unknown.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Engine · MO

Vehicle experienced problems with the intake gaskets. Consumer replaced them twice and then had problems with carbon build up. The vehicle needed a new engine. The problem started when the gaskets failed, which caused oil to leak into the valves. *jg

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Engine · MO

The intake gaskets was replaced twice, which caused the engine light to illuminate. Mr

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · ME

Continuous transmission trouble:minor slipping,searching for a gear,surging,not going into passing gear,when it does it does not stay there,clunks hard when put in rev. Vibration at start up(moving) heat shield or rear-end,@time of original trade,when they changed the oil they eiter didnt put any in or very little I had to add 5qts now there is a ticking noise on the pass, side of engine,the salesman lied to me about the truck I asked him "has this ever plowed or towed anything before?" he said "no" after talking to prev.owner they were towing a big boat with it .at this time I have a complaint with the me. Atty gen,dodge,file#9921927 on 4-18-02,may I please have a copy of this with your letterhead as well as a reply so I can foward this to the atty gen. Thank you!!!!

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Engine · LA

Truck is burning a lot of oil. Mechanic is saying that it is an intake manifold bolt and gasket problem.

Filed Jul 2, 2002 · Engine · IL · 1 injury

While driving, the engine rods went through engine, causing the vehicle to leak oil and lose power. Contacted dealer and dealer wasn't willing to do anything. *ak the consumer feels that he shouldn't have to pay for damages due to poor equipment. The consumer sustained serious injuries, as he walked under an overpass, he had fell on concrete/steel.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Engine · GA

Catalyic converter was clogged up, taken to the dealer, and had it replaced. Currently, problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.