A loud banging noise started coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was running rough while driving. The driver was able to pull over. Then, vehicle stalled. The driver was unable to restart. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to the coolant leaking into the number three injector.
2001 Dodge Ram: engine stalls while driving
9 of the 318 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Ram describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 28 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While driving 60 MPH driver tilted the steering wheel upwards and vehicle stalled . Driver tilted the steering back to the normal position and restarted the vehicle. Then, drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the wiring harness connector.*ak
While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel pump needed to be replaced.
Consumer complained about defective transmission. Also, engine failed, and vehicle stalled. Consumer has had vehicle for 20 days. Dealership will not assist in repairs.
While driving, vehicle will stall out without any warning. Dealer contacted.*akdealer repalced ais motor, reset fuel memory in PCM and replaced map sensors. However problem still exists. Prndl is loose. Dealer adjusted prndle.
At low speed and with out warning gear will pop out of set gear and vehicle will then stall. Dealer has been notified. However, mechanic was unable to solve the problem.
On several occasions, while driving, consumer states clutch seized and vehicle stalled. Dealer replaced clutch assembly and flywheel and found clutch disc burned out. Customer states the transmission clunks when shifting. Customer states vehicle will buck when attempting to start in 1st gear. Vehicle shudders when driving and customer has completely lost clutch.*tt
Engine tries to stall when going around curve. Vehicle loses all power steering and brakes. This happens intermittently, but it progressively getting worse. Contacted chrysler, and chrysler does not consider this a problem.
While traveling at highway speed side mirrors shake, causing poor visibility. *ak consumer states dealer has replaced mirrors threee times and dealer refuse to fix or investigate any further, there is a front end noise in suspension while driving over speed bumps, springs,sjocks and sway bar was replaced and the noise stopped for two weeks and reoccured, engine idling rough, poor gas mileage, found that spark plug misfired, engine stalls when in gear consumer also states seal around windshield is loose windshield had to be replaced..
Service bulletins that may apply
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure. tt this bulletin replaced 18-030-03. tt this...
- Vacuum pump service. tt
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure. tt
- Engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer. tt
- Some engines may exhibit a hesitation upon acceleration after a cold start up. tt
- Subject regarding flash: surge (beaming), lack of power in 3RD gear, and no 3/4 upshift after 4/3...
- Subject regarding flash: surge, lack of power in 3RD gear, and no 3/4 upshift after 4/3 downshift. slc
- Subject regarding flash: hot sag/spark knock/transmission shift issues. slc
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Dodge Ram stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Dodge Ram?
9 of 318 owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge Ram (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Dodge Ram?
There are 0 recalls and 28 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Dodge Ram
No deployment 25Pulling 17Ball joint 12Brake failure 7Grinding brakes 7Fire or smoke 7Power steering loss 7Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Knocking 5
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