2002 Dodge Ram engine problems

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Body, Engine · 50,000 miles · NY · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram model r35. The contact was driving 5 MPH when smoke emitted inside of the vehicle and flames were visible from the hood. The failure caused the contact to drive into a ditch but there was no crash. The doors failed to open during the failure so the contact escaped by punching and shattering the windshield. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the power disruption caught fire. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 50,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Engine · 40,000 miles · FL

While driving 30 MPH, the engine stalled due to "engine sludge". The consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.

Filed Dec 28, 2004 · Engine · MA

The vehicle stalled on several occasions. When the vehicle stalls, the consumer is afraid of being rear ended. The dealer can't duplicate the problem.

Filed Apr 30, 2004 · Engine · 49,000 miles · TX

The vehicle stalled while driving at 55 MPH. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause has yet to be determined.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Engine · 14,000 miles · CA

Vehicle idles roughly. Dealer is aware of the problem, but has not resolved the problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · AZ

A/c "warms up in heavy traffic or at light. Blows cold while moving down highway only. I have had it to 2 different dealers and both say that dodge put an inadequate blower/compreesor in the vehicle for its size. One dealers "solution" is to run A/C blower on low so that the air "won't warm up so fast"

Filed Nov 20, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Complaint involving 2002 dodge ram truck.*mr (nar) the consumer has experienced ongoing problems with vehicle and requested that the dealership repurchase the vehicle.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Engine, Suspension · 2,700 miles · DC

Left front control arm were not replaced, only the brake pads. Dealership claimed this would fix the problem. However, there was still a clanking noise at front left and right wheel area. Consumer's inspection revealed that on both sides the pivot arms were loose and had rotated several times hitting the suspension arm frame mount area and there were gouges in the frame mount. Further inspection also revealed exhaust leak on the bottom side of the muffler at the back weld or seal of the unit. Consumer planned on taking vehicle to another dealership. *tt *jb

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · DC

Odi #768732: brake pads were replaced. However clanking noise at front left and right wheel area still existed. Inspection revealed pivot arms had rotated, making contact with the suspension arm frame mount area which caused gouges in the frame mount area. Further inspection revealed exhaust leak from bottom side of muffler. *tt

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Engine · 50 miles · AZ

There was a loud noise coming from the vehicle.*jb...........