Dodge Ram overheating problems

Filed Jan 11, 2005 · Engine · FL

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.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Engine · 32,000 miles · AK

The vehicle stalled due to a coolant leak. The dealer was notified.

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Engine · NY

I have had my vehicle back to the dealer for service several times due to coolant loss and odor in cab. They said, on at least two of the occasions, that they do not see a problem. On one occasion they did replace the thermostat but the problem persisted. Now the check engine light came on and the service dept says its the "intake manifold gasket". I asked if it was under warranty and was told no. I asked if the loss of coolant was due to this gasket failure they stated that the gasket had nothing to do with the cooling system.? I asked a friend of mine if the gasket defect could be the reason for the coolant loss and he advised me, most definitly. Needless to say, I needed the truck fixed, so I paid for the repair. Low and behold I'm still losing coolant.

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 Sep 13, 2001 · Electrical · LA

Vehicle keeps overheating. There is a recall for air conditioner blower motor over heating when on high. Consumer is having same problem. *ak the consumer says that certain vehicles were built with ignition switch and wiring that could over heat and that was what he experienced.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Electrical, Visibility · MA

Heater blower motor is starting to slow down and gets hot due to defective wiring. This defective wiring has caused blower motor on heater to fail as a result of insufficient voltage to blower motor. *ak recall number 875 replaced wiring and blower motor coil relay, but did not correct the problem, as a result of the faulty wiring the armature in the blower motor has become defective and overheats and shuts down, consumer feels this is a fire hazard, dodge recall center refuses to accept responsibility for repairs needed.

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Transmission · MI

When driving consumer noticed transmission light was illuminated on dashboard. Vehicle was turned off. After restarting vehicle consumer noticed transmission light went off. After driving a little ways transmission made a very loud noise. Consumer contacted dealer, which determined that torque converter failed, and transmission overheated, melting various parts within transmission.transmission have been replaced at 12, 000 miles/40, 000 miles, and now at 46, 000 miles. Please provide any further details.

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 Mar 18, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

Transmission overheated ,overdrive automatically disengaged. The odor of burned transmission oil was evident.this was a new transmission and was replaced with a rebuilt transmission by the dealer at $50 deductible. The rebuilt will only be warranted for the first 12 months or 12000 miles.I suspect the transmission is either undercooled or a failure to use the proper atf fluid caused this.vehicle is under service contract and is serviced for all fluid changes by the dealer.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Electrical · OH

When heater is on dashboard would become very hot. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that problem was with radio, which was defective. It was replaced. Dashboard problem reappeared again. Kept taking vehicle back to dealership for dashboard problem, and again radio was replaced. Nothing else was checked for cause of overheating dashboard.