Driveshaft disconnected/slipped out of rear diff (hanging down - still on truck) loss of power/had to coast to a safe area during coasting came to a sudden stop/something locked up in rear diff.
Dodge Ram loss of power problems
37 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe sudden loss of power, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 37
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 35,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 5Power steering loss 5Fuel pump 3Check engine light 3ABS 3Fuel gauge 2Transmission failure 1Misfire 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram with a cummings diesel engine. While traveling at speeds of 55 MPH, the contact began to smell diesel fuel and within 15 miles of travel, the fuel level indicator fell from one half of the tank to empty. The vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised the fuel injector had fractured from the fuel pump to the cylinder. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 119,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge sprinter 3500. The contact was driving at approximately 55 MPH, when the vehicle suddenly lost power and the check engine light illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealership; the dealer did not find any problems after inspecting the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 5,300. The current mileage was approximately 5,500. Updated 11/03/10.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle hesitated and lost power without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer, who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. Also, while driving various speeds, the driver seat moved. The dealer determined a bolt fractured and the track needed to be replaced.
2004 dodge durango w/5.7 liter hemi engine just stalled/shut off on its own when going up a parking garage ramp at approximately 15 MPH. Lost all power to power steering and brakes. Had to come to a complete stop, place in park, and then restarted without any problem. Have had vehicle since may of 2004 and this is the first time this problem has happened. Very concerned since I have seen other complaints with same exact problem.
While driving approximately 65 MPH on an interstate a loud noise came from engine. Suddenly the vehicle lost power to accelerate. There were no injuries. When vehicle was taken to dealer for service the cause was determined to be the torque converter.
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine will shut down causing lost of power steering. Please provide any additional information. Ph
While driving truck began to lose power. Engine light illuminated.
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.
The consumer had a problem with brakes: power assist:primary booster. While traveling on the highway there is a loss of power causing shortage of brakes.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. An intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor.
- Risk
- This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
Recall number 98V209000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. The low pressure diesel fuel supply tube located in the engine compartment between the filter and the high pressure pump can fracture.
- Risk
- This condition can allow fuel to leak. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the low pressure diesel fuel supply tube.
Recall number 98V207000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Ram loss of power
Which Dodge Ram years have sudden loss of power problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (7 complaints), 1996 (7 complaints) and 1994 (5 complaints).
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