We found the following complaints for DODGE RAM 2500 (1995)
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The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the front driver side air bag deployed. The contact sustained injuries and burns to her chin and arm as a result of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was awaiting repair. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 99v023000 (air bags:frontal). The failure mileage was 142,000.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed.the contact had not sustained any injuries and a police report was filed.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 418,000.
Daimler chrysler recalled (815) my van to replace the airbag electronic control module.the selling dealer could not perform the work.daimlerchrysler customer assistance referred me to the original selling dealer in berryville, ar, who said they could not do the work.today daimlerchrysler told me that the fix could not be performed unless the vehicle has the original drivers seat installed.this vehicle was originally sold by daimlerchrysler to the conversion company without seats for the purpose of conversion.neither i nor anyone who drives this vehicle should have to contend with the possibility of inadvertent air bag deployment.i ask your assistance settling this matter.
Air bag warning light has illuminated on the dash panel, it will not go out.dealer has been contacted.inspectedvehicle, and said that it had a bad module.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicators illuminated the day before the air bag deployed. The contact sustained minor injuries to his mouth and left arm near the wrist. The contact did not seek medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
On 8/12 had airbag light checked due to coming on. Mechanic supposedly fixed it. Was traveling approximately 35mph when ran off road by drunken driver. Hit a tree dead center. Driver's air bag did not deploy. Seat belt held, but driver suffered whiplash. Vehicle's damage aprroximately $10,000.
Consumer was traveling about 20 mph on a side road.it wasraining and vehicle hydroplaned into aneighteeninch wheeler /tractor trailer. Tractor dragged consumer's vehicle 50 feet down the highway.fire department had to cut consumer out ofvehicle. Frontal driver's airbag deployed. But the bag came out at full force .there was a hole insidethe air bag as a result ofdeployment.consumer sufferedsecond and third degree burns.
I purchased this truck this past summer.i found recently that several safety recalls had not been performed on the truck.i took the truck to the dealer.they refused to complete the ignition switch wiring recall until i paid them to trace all of the wiring that could be affected because one of the wires on the ignition switch harness had melted.they did not know how much this might cost me.the dealer contacted fca to see if the factory would "contribute" to the cost.fca declined.i contacted fca and they told me on a vehicle of this age they were no longer responsible for anything beyond the extent of the recall repair.i said that was fine - just do the recall.they refused to authorize the recall repair unless i agreed to allow the dealership to trace all of the wiring they suspected could be damaged.i'm at a loss here.who can i contact for help? fca knows the wiring for the ignition switch will melt and possibly cause a fire.it is quite evident the wiring has melted - even burnt off.how is it that they are not responsible for the complete repair of damage caused by this known defect?they seem to be saying they are no longer responsible due to the age of the vehicle.they are calling the service adviser at the dealership their "trained expert". And he cannot confirm that the failure is not just "wear and tear".is this true?does nhtsa allow manufacturers to use this as an excuse to not perform a recall?
Consumer took vehicle in to dealership to have recall repair work performed on vehicle, after receiving vehicle back consumer stated the radio, dome lights, map lights and door chime did not work, after vehicle was looked at, consumer was informed by dealership that when they were welding the reinforcements a spark hit the ground box.
Nhtsa # ea198010 headlight switch recall excluded the b1500 and b2500 series stating that the power draw is not as great as the b3500 series.this is in error.my 1995 b2500 burned out this same light switch and left me with no headlights.(i have not added any additional lighting). I request that ea98010 be reopened to include the b1500 and b2500 series trucks as this is a safety hazard which is the same problem as the b3500 series.i replaced the switch at my expense and can send you the old one if you need it.
Light switch circuitry burned inside dash and caused heat damage to dash and wiring inside. Vehicle was recalled for wiring and when recall was complete, fuel guage and temperature guage failed to operate normally. Light switch failure and ignition system malfunctions believed to be related.
Light switch circuitry burned inside dash and caused heat damage to dash and wiring inside. Vehicle was recalled for wiring and when recall was complete, fuel guage and temperature guage failed to operate normally. Light switch failure and ignition system malfunctions believed to be related.
Recall campaign no:00v135, replaced 2 to 3 months ago.
Ignition switch failure caused fire prior to recall 00v135, consumer purchased the recall kit and is requesting reimbursement for the kit and for installation fees.
Consumer went to have the recall repair completed on the vehicle and was charged with additional repairs to the vehicle, which were all possibly related to the recall defect. *mjs
Ignition switch failure caused overheating which caused burning and melting of wiring relay harness.
I took the truck in for an engine warning light check.the dealer performed the fix and worked the 3 factory recall issues, including the electrical system ignition switch.the technician noticed that the ignition switch did overheat and melted the steering column plastic shroud.he also noticed a 2-3" section of the main wiring harness behind the fuse box with 2 wires that were burnt with the insulation completely burnt off.he was hesitant to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting a fire.the dealer notified me that the repair may cost $2000.00, and was not covered under warranty.maybe a related issue, but the radio shorted out 2 days before the service call and the technician said there was no power to the fuse block.is this issue (the main wiring harness repair/replacement) covered under the recall of the ignition switch, or should it be if there is evidence of major failure of the harness?
Fuel sensor will fluctuate and then go to empty and remain there. Also,ignition switch began overheating, burning the insulation around the a/c wiring attached to the steering column. In addition, throttle position sensor , with heat on, would jump to 3000-4000 rpms.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500.the contact noticed that the ignition switch below the steering column burned.therewas a closed investigation , ea99027 and recall # 00v135000 relating to this failure.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the current and failure mileages were 120,000.
The ignition switch failed prior to recall notice 00v-135 and as a result the steering wheel started smoldering and burn a hole in steering wheel cover, the manufacturer stated that the consumer had installed additional lights which caused the fire and reimbursed the consumer only for the parts.
Wiring harness in steering column was smoking and burning and required immediate repairs, which owner made with parts from dealership, a month later the problem was considered a recall (00v-135), consumer requesting reimbursement.cj
Starter stayed engaged while driving (dodge diesel 95') resulting in engine fire.
The engine started with the transmission in gear and no one in the vehicle, starter would not disengage and the heating element on the intake exploded and caught fire.this is unbelievable with all the safety equipment today.
On three different occcasions vehicle experienced ignition failure due to electrical wiring that was melted / burnt and corroded, causing other components to malfunction.
I took the truck in for an engine warning light check.the dealer performed the fix and worked the 3 factory recall issues, including the electrical system ignition switch.the technician noticed that the ignition switch did overheat and melted the steering column plastic shroud.he also noticed a 2-3" section of the main wiring harness behind the fuse box with 2 wires that were burnt with the insulation completely burnt off.he was hesitant to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting a fire.the dealer notified me that the repair may cost $2000.00, and was not covered under warranty.maybe a related issue, but the radio shorted out 2 days before the service call and the technician said there was no power to the fuse block.is this issue (the main wiring harness repair/replacement) covered under the recall of the ignition switch, or should it be if there is evidence of major failure of the harness?
While driving at night at 60 mph smoke came outof dashboard. Headlights went out. Wiring harness had burned out, headlight switch had to be replaced. Dealer told consumer vehicle has the same part(headlight switch) as3500 truck series, which had been recalled.
Diesel fuel heater sensor shorted out and caused an underhood fire.dealer notified, and informed consumer to callinsurance agency. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While driving at 35 mphfront headlights went out, and the consumer pulled over to the side of the road and opened the hood, and discovered that wire to the headlightsmelted.
40 amp fuse has blown twice, and just recently blewout a third time.
With camper on truck, fog lights on and all other lights, head,lights, tail lights, and clearance lights on an odor was coming from the dash. At about the same time a trucker informed me by cb radio that i had no clearance lights or tail lights and i noticed that my fog lights also went out. Upon replacing the light switch the block which attaches the wires to the light switch had melted, that is what caused the odor. What caused the overheating of the switch i do not know. Dodge has a recall on the 3500 series light switch but not 2500.
Vehicle cab was filling up with smoke. Loss of headlights occurred while driving at night, which nearly caused an accident. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Light switch circuitry burned inside dash and caused heat damage to dash and wiring inside. Vehicle was recalled for wiring and when recall was complete, fuel guage and temperature guage failed to operate normally. Light switch failure and ignition system malfunctions believed to be related.
Shortly after turning on headlamps, odor and smoke came from the dash.this occurred while pulling a trailer.headlamps were turned off, but had difficulty getting dash lights and trailer lights to turn off also.kept having to turn the knob left/right numerous times to get all lighting to turn off.also, when the door is opened with the ignition/headlamps off, the buzzer sounds indicating that headlamps were left on, but no headlamps were on.i am driving a 95 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4 x 4 and pulling a 23ft sundowner gooseneck horse trailer.
Driving at approximately 15 mph about 100 yards when consumer started to smell smoke, noticed that wiring was burning,causing a fire ,flames were coming from underneath dash board. Fire department said theelectrial wiring started the fire.
With camper on truck, fog lights on and all other lights, head,lights, tail lights, and clearance lights on an odor was coming from the dash. At about the same time a trucker informed me by cb radio that i had no clearance lights or tail lights and i noticed that my fog lights also went out. Upon replacing the light switch the block which attaches the wires to the light switch had melted, that is what caused the odor. What caused the overheating of the switch i do not know. Dodge has a recall on the 3500 series light switch but not 2500.
You have a recall listed for the 3500 series, but not the 2500. No safety defect stated.
The engine consumed anitfreeze at a rate of 1.5 gallons per 3000 miles.
Engine overheated. As a result, the engine cylinder headcracked.
The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for service. The consumer was driving the vehicle home, when without warning the vehicle started over heating. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection; the mechanic informed the owner that, the engine valves had failed. Please provide any further detail.
After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problemrecurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty didnot cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumerhad to pay out of pocket.the consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving.antifreeze leaked fromthe vehicle.the engine flooded and stall.the vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 mph.occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke.the exhaust system leaked.the fuel tank was not properly fitted to the holders.the transmission leaked fluid.
Bad oil leak at upper part of engine,missfire and blue smoke from exhaust.
My pickup truck is equipped with diesel engine. The engine driven vacuum pump allowed engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil did cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster. Chrysler stated that my pu was not covered by this problem although i had repeated brake failures until the vaccum hose was replaced and a check valve installed.i've not experienced brake failure since the vaccum hose was replaced and the check valve installed.
When pulling trailer the truck stalls out when coming to a stop.
When driving with the camper hitched to the vehicle theengine will completely shut down or stall, which could result in a collision.
While vehicle was being driven to detect a possible transmission problem the driver noticed smoke, consumer got out of the vehicle and found a puddle of fluid on fire under the vehicle, he backed away from the fire but it was already in the engine, vehicle was destroyed.nlm
The engine started with the transmission in gear and no one in the vehicle, starter would not disengage and the heating element on the intake exploded and caught fire.this is unbelievable with all the safety equipment today.
The serpentine belt failed.
Bad oil leak at upper part of engine,missfire and blue smoke from exhaust.
While driving noticed fluid leaking from the exhaust manifold due to the rubber holesthat are around the exhaust manifold and are causing the fluid to leak out.
The bed in the vehicle is cracked, and the consumer doesn't know from where the crack camefrom.
Bed of the truck, where thefront wall meets the bottom, metal is ripping and breaking. Thiscauses the whole bed to shift and collapse. Consumer says at some point the whole thing canbreak. Also,if other people aren't aware of thesame problem,bedcancollapse on them, causing a serious accident.
Headlight switch, socket and associated wiring burnt up, causing loss of lighting function. I was only doing 30 mph and was able to pull into a parking lot without any danger to other motorists.i had to purchase and replace the switch, socket and about 8" of wiring.
Nhtsa # ea198010 headlight switch recall excluded the b1500 and b2500 series stating that the power draw is not as great as the b3500 series.this is in error.my 1995 b2500 burned out this same light switch and left me with no headlights.(i have not added any additional lighting). I request that ea98010 be reopened to include the b1500 and b2500 series trucks as this is a safety hazard which is the same problem as the b3500 series.i replaced the switch at my expense and can send you the old one if you need it.
Vehicle experienced loss of lights due to electrical damage to headlamp switch and wires, which was documented and repaired in recall #99v024000.
While driving at 35 mphfront headlights went out, and the consumer pulled over to the side of the road and opened the hood, and discovered that wire to the headlightsmelted.
The female recepticle on the wiring harness that the headlight switch plugs into overheated and burned to a point that the circuit opened and the headlights went out
Headlights fail intermittently on two occasions. Mjs
Light switch circuitry burned inside dash and caused heat damage to dash and wiring inside. Vehicle was recalled for wiring and when recall was complete, fuel guage and temperature guage failed to operate normally. Light switch failure and ignition system malfunctions believed to be related.
Head lights went out on low beam when switching from high beam, sometimes i have to switch a couple times to get them to come back on.*la
While drivingand pulling a trailer headlight switch overheated, and shortedout, causing smoke to come from the dashboard.when driving under normal conditions this does not happen. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving at night at 60 mph smoke came outof dashboard. Headlights went out. Wiring harness had burned out, headlight switch had to be replaced. Dealer told consumer vehicle has the same part(headlight switch) as3500 truck series, which had been recalled.
Headlight switch failed and caused fire, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement kit that replaced the wiring.
While driving at night the rear tail light will go out without indications.
Fuel sensor malfunctions.
Fuel sensor malfunctions.
Fuel quantity indicated lower than actual fuel in tank of '95 dodge ram 2500 p/u. Removed carter fuel module; found float deteriorated with absorbed fuel which made float heavy and caused faulty indication. Installed walbro fuel module, checks ok. How do i inform dodge to process bulletin or recall the faulty carter fuel modules?this is a safety concern, operators need to know accurate fuel load to make a safe trip.
The engine started with the transmission in gear and no one in the vehicle, starter would not disengage and the heating element on the intake exploded and caught fire.this is unbelievable with all the safety equipment today.
Consumer states that a fuel line was leaking.
The fuel line that rubs against the transmissioncaused a fuel leak which may have resulted in a fire if there was a source of ignition.
The fuel line was leaking.
Return fuel hose failure. This problem could results in injection pump losing prime which will cuase failure to start or stalling. Also this problem is a fire hazard. The cracked rubber hose causes a fuel leak which could be very hazardous. This problem is very common on the 1994-1998 dodge diesel trucks.
Return fuel hose failure. This problem could results in injection pump losing prime which will cuase failure to start or stalling. Also this problem is a fire hazard. The cracked rubber hose causes a fuel leak which could be very hazardous. This problem is very common on the 1994-1998 dodge diesel trucks.
The metal hangers in fuel pump was rusted. The rust from the metal hangers went through fuel line and clogged fuel tank. Dealer contacted.nlmconsumer had dealer clean fuel system from front to back.problem reoccured.consumer found out it was a problem with the fuel pump not just the hangers. Serviceman at the dealer refuses to look at the fuel pump for further diagnosis.*jg
Forlast 18 monthsfuel gauge has not worked. Van was taken todealership. Dealer stated fuel sending unit would need to be replaced, which would cost consumer $500.00.problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
Rubber fuel hose is spraying fuel onto engine, causing fire hazard.leak is coming from whererubber fuel line meetsmetal fuel line.consumer states he first noticed problem due to vehicle would not start after immediately after being parked overnight, this problem became worse over the next few weeks, consumer feels the location of the fuel linie is hazardous.
Fuel tank line broke while driving causing a loss of fuel.
Fuel cut off switch will not shut offflow of fuel toengine, and will not allow fuel to flow intoengine for start up.
Fuel filter line ruptured whild driving on the highway at 60mph. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Could not shut engine off with key.subject solenoid had disassembled.in the event of an accident or fire driver has no way of stopping engine.dealer offered replacement solenoid for $370.00
After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problemrecurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty didnot cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumerhad to pay out of pocket.the consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving.antifreeze leaked fromthe vehicle.the engine flooded and stall.the vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 mph.occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke.the exhaust system leaked.the fuel tank was not properly fitted to the holders.the transmission leaked fluid.
Fuel gauge reading is inaccurately.
The fuel guage has been replaced in my truck twice and still doesn't work(it reads empty all of the time) the fuel warning light is always on also.my father has a 1997 dodge pickup with the same problem, also a good friend of ours has a 1995 dodge pickup with the exact same problem.to say the least we're all fed up with it.
Fuel sensor fluttered between half to empty,then went empty, and it happened a second time,again same hing, we have not replaced it yet,because you have to drop the tank.the equipment is faulty as least,don't know how it survived in diesel, no reading on fuel in tank,dangeous if you don't keep milege/fillup, could cause serious accident on interstate if you ran out and didn''t know what was happening at first.
Fuel sensor will fluctuate and then go to empty and remain there. Also,ignition switch began overheating, burning the insulation around the a/c wiring attached to the steering column. In addition, throttle position sensor , with heat on, would jump to 3000-4000 rpms.
Fuel gauge responding erratically.
Forlast 18 monthsfuel gauge has not worked. Van was taken todealership. Dealer stated fuel sending unit would need to be replaced, which would cost consumer $500.00.problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
The fuel tank leaked due to a faulty crack pipe.
Leaking diesel fuel lines(all listed are with original purchaser); fuel gauge failure; throttle cable wearing out.
Fuel sending unit failed.
Float within the fuel sending unit is defective, causing gauge not to register which could result in running out of gas. Consumer has replaced sending unit 3 times ,each part will only last about 13-14 months.
New sending unit for fuel gauge installed. Cj
While traveling about 2 or 3 miles from home suddenly the hood flew up and obstructed view and broke hood and winshield. Fortunetly, there was no other traffic on the road.this just happened and we looked on the internet to see if there were problems with the hood and the latch. We will contact the dealership and discuss problem. Please advise of necessary steps. Thank you.
1995 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with numerous problems. Customer states his vehicle was towed to the dealer for a recall repair and thefront coil spring seats to be repaired because they were unsafe. He stated the truck needed and had other repairs too.the consumer stated the dealer did not comply with the recall. The dealer welded reinforcement brackets to the towers and did not check for cracks. The consumer also stated as he left the dealer, he hit a bump and the hood popped open. Consequently, the consumer crashed into the jersey barriers.
While driving 60 mph andwithout prior warninghood flew open. Consumer was able to pull over safely.
1995 dodge ram 2500 with recalls concerns customer states that the recalls have not been fix by the dealer and it almost got him killed**ccthe consumer stated there was a recall on the secondary hood latch and the dealer told him they could not perform the recall, because the primary latch was defective. Upon leaving the dealership, the consumer hit a bump and the hood flew up over the windshield, which caused the consumer to loose control of the vehicle, and subsequently hit a jersey barrier.the consumer also stated the dealer didn't perform the coil spring tower recall sufficiently. The consumer stated the dealer didn't use a wrench, they just tack welded the plate on each tower. The recall was suppose to take 5 hours, however the consumer stated they were done in 15 minutes.
While driving at 55mph hood flew open and shattered front windshield, causing consumer to pull over. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.consumer states problem occurred due to a faulty hood latch.
Brakes: emergency brake arms constantly freeze up. Anti- lock brakes lockup; also,rear wheels lock up occasionally to the point that one can smell rubber burning.
The emergency parking brake lever will not hold all the time.
Automatic transmission over drive has not worked properly since purchase.
Sound pad to close to the exaust pipe header on 5.9 cum. Diesel engine. Brakes are very bad if you have to stop quick. Frount wheels lock up in normal braking on wetroad and in hard stops with a load or trailer rear brakes are worthless. Trans mission lines rub together wearing holes in the in the lines
Vehicle is not shifting gears and the reverse gear is inoperative. Yh
This vehicule has had 2 transmissions put in it. The first being warranteed, the second costing more than $2600.00 dollars. When the vehicule was picked up it did not seem to shift right. Check the fluid and was 2-3quarts low,i am sorry to say that i am not satisfied with dealership to which i brought it,sansone's route 66 auto mall.
Transmission will not go past third gear until truck has been driven at least 10 miles, happens during cold months. Cj
Overdrive switch pops out occasinally causing speed to go from 60 to 40 mph. Cj
Transmission has always had problems.rebuilt once 1 year before total failure.dodge dealer admits that it should not have happened, but when they contacted dodge corp, they would not reimburse for any part of the cost.transmissions do not completely fail that early, especially since it had been serviced 11 months before failure.this transmission is obviously defective and in going into other web sights ( lemon-aid) we find we are not the only ones this happened to. Something needs to be done to make dodge admit there's a problem, and reimburse us and others who had to pay $4000.00 to replace a transmission at such an early stage.
(1) transmission pan or filler base leaks fluid; dealer repaired 4 times - still leaks.(2) sun visor swivel becomes loose. Visor swings freely during turns. Dealer replaced once, new one developed same problem.(3) transmission occasionally switches out of overdrive (including illumination of o/d off lamp), usually at freeway speeds.
After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problemrecurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty didnot cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumerhad to pay out of pocket.the consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving.antifreeze leaked fromthe vehicle.the engine flooded and stall.the vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 mph.occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke.the exhaust system leaked.the fuel tank was not properly fitted to the holders.the transmission leaked fluid.
Second transmission for consumer to replace, 2 transmissions replaced by previous owner. Transmision shop said they will not warranty transmission. It would not last more than 12000 miles. Consumer contacted dodge, who after first phone call "red flagged" consumer and said his case was closed.
The automatic transmission hangs in gear, causing the vehicle to have constant acceleration even when brakes are applied.tt
While driving at 45 mphtransmission went out due to a clip that holds the coolant blew out.
The main problem with this complaint is that with the cummins diesel ther is a lot of vibration from the engine, thus caussing the transmission line to viberate, so much as to cause the brass fitting on the pressure side to break thus causing the fluid to escape from the trans. This does not make for long life of the automatic trans. Chrysler has been told of this problem ,and has admitted this by creating an upgraded part which has a provission built in that allows flexing , therefore eliminating vibration, ( a short piece of flexible hose) no vibration ,no broken fittings, no broken fittings, no worn out transmission. You cant run automatic transmissions low on oil with-out severe outcomes. Chrysler does know about this problem that is why they have designed the new flexible hose in the transmission line , there needs to be a re-call to fix this problem
When vehicle is put into gear, it will not move then when you give it gas, it lurches forward.
Automatic transmission failed. Consumerreceived recall report, however gm reported no knowledge of recall.
Transmission lines are leaking because ofdefective fittings. Dodge is aware of problem because of recall campaign # 97v084000. But, recall only concerns gas engines and not diesel. The transmission lines are rusting due to inferior quality of original parts.
While driving transmission line fell off, fluid was leaking out.tt
The transmission lines broke due to the vibration of the vehicle causing fluid to leak.please provide further details.
I was driving my truck in city, normal driving conditions, and the transmission was shifting late, and i also noticed a smell of burnt fluid.i got out and noticed tranny fluid leaking all over the ground and on the exhaust.i got under the truck and noticed that the transmission fluid cooler line was leaking fluid at the connector, on the tranny side.it was shooting fluid onto the exhaust and leaking onto the ground.i checked the fluid and smoke was coming out of the tranny dipstick tube as well.
Tramission cooler lines failed at plastic quick disconnect, throwing transmission fluidout. Could not be replaced, because no parts were available. Dealership had to install new designed lines, costing owner $872.72.
The fittings that connect into the transmission oil cooling lines are plastic, the oil overheated while driving, causing the fittings to bust, and resulting intransmissionfluidleaking all over the exhaust system. Dealer has been contacted.
The quick connect on the transmission cooling has melted 4 times. The manufacture/dealer were notify about the problem. Dealer not able to correct free of charge. Recall on the gasoline engine, but not for diesel engines.
Defect with the automatic cooler lines. When engine gets warm transmission fluid leaks onto exhaust manifold.consumer stated incident has occured 8 times.*mr
My automatic transmission cooling line on the pressure side has sprung a major leak.it would appear to be the same as and be covered by your campaign number 97v084000.chrysler tells me that my truck is not affected.if not, i don't understand why.is there any way to obtain an official list of the vehicles affected?
Two transmission steel lines replaced, lines rubbed against each other and caused a hole in line and loss of transmission fluid.cj
Consumer stated that the transmission fluid cooler line disconnected from the transmission spewing coolant all over engine.transmission ulitmately failed.incident almost caused a fire. Ts
While driving transmission fluid poured out of vehicle onto the road, and causedvehicle to smoke. Thiswasdue to the retaining clip coming loose. Dealer has seen.
While driving 50 mph transmission line blewout, dealer replaced transmission line. This happened again on 12 aug 2001.
Consumerstates that dodge ram had her stranded in the mountains for 3 days, before being rescued the plastic reainier in the transmission cooler pressure line quick connect fitting hose melted and sprayed fluid all over engine . The engine began to smoke and she thought it was going to catch on fire. She called the manufacturer for help but because itwas not a recall she wouldnot receive any help in getting it repaired.
My background and training is in metallurgical & materials engineering.upon repair of the transfer case the service technician discovered the failure was from the mainshaft retaining ring which failed.i inspected this retaining ring and noted the failure as a fatigue failure which cracked through 80% of the component material before final fracture. This snap ring was defective since installation in the vehicle at orginal manufacturing.fortunately, i noticed sounds eminating from the transfer case before catastrophic failure occured which may result in personal injury of occupants or other drivers on the road.please file this report and contact me for any additional information.sincerely, eric fremdb.sc. Metallurgical & materials engineeringcalifornia polytechnic state university san luis obispo california.
Gears inrear diffential would make humming noises, like grinding metal. Independent mechanic placed vehicle on hoist and located problem intransfer case. Had broken gear, butparts were removed. Informed it was cleaned out previouslyand parts removed.
Transmission and the front axle housing failed.
Front axle lube is leaking onto the axle, exhaust fumes and leaking onto the cataytic converter which is very hot causing to smoke in for repair 7 times.tt
Transmission and the front axle housing failed.
Hub/bearing froze almost causing wheel to fall off/loss of control.
Clutch slave unit replaced.
I have a long history of reporting serious major safety component problems and failures to chrysler on both of my vehicles.my vehicles have been in three accidents resulting from failed safety components.each time after the accident, the dealer was able to find the problem and correct it.however, this has never happened before the accident.in the case of the brake line failure it involves every 1195 br2500 hd pickup truck.chrysler found and corrected the problem at some point because the replacement part is designed to reduce the bends which cause the line to rub against the wheel rim on turns.i have experienced thousands of dollars in damages that were caused by chrysler.how do i get my money back?
Gears inrear diffential would make humming noises, like grinding metal. Independent mechanic placed vehicle on hoist and located problem intransfer case. Had broken gear, butparts were removed. Informed it was cleaned out previouslyand parts removed.
Dealer performed tsb 21-10-98, 5th gear came apart due to the self locking nut on the shaft came off.
Dealer performed tsb 21-10-98, 5th gear came apart due to the self locking nut on the shaft came off.
My background and training is in metallurgical & materials engineering.upon repair of the transfer case the service technician discovered the failure was from the mainshaft retaining ring which failed.i inspected this retaining ring and noted the failure as a fatigue failure which cracked through 80% of the component material before final fracture. This snap ring was defective since installation in the vehicle at orginal manufacturing.fortunately, i noticed sounds eminating from the transfer case before catastrophic failure occured which may result in personal injury of occupants or other drivers on the road.please file this report and contact me for any additional information.sincerely, eric fremdb.sc. Metallurgical & materials engineeringcalifornia polytechnic state university san luis obispo california.
The u-joint failed.
The u-joint failed.
Transmission and the front axle housing failed.
While driving 65-70 mph vehicle started to slow down, consumer had to shift to 4th gear. Then, noticed 5th gear had gone out. Dealer said this was a known problem, it was a defective nut that dealer replaced to resolve problem.
I'm on my 4th set of brake pads.the brake systems (according to midas brakes) are not sufficient on the 3/4 ton pickup trucks!most of my driving is open highway.
While driving vehicle "popped" out of gear and consumer was not able to place back into gear.the dealer indicated that a nut in themanual transmission overdrive came loose knocking the vehicle out of gear. *nlm
Transmission and the front axle housing failed.
Transmission failed.
Middle seatbelt came unlatched while tightening a child car seat twice.fortunately child was not in the car seat at the time.seat belt button protrudes so that it can be hit and released accidentally!dt
Rear seat belt buckle bearly fits through the seat.when bench seat is moved forward the seat belt buckle goes under the seat, causing inaccessibility.
The female portion of seat belt buckleis too long, the latch belt will not function.consumer has contacted dealer.
The two rear seat belts have broken on the inside of mechanism, and the right middle seat belt is threaded wrong.tt
The front seat bolts that are located in the back of the middle seat that act as a hinge to fold seat down fell off.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while performing routine brake maintenance, he discovered that the keeper pin failed, causing the brakes to fail. The contact personally confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 226,000.
Abs, brake failure, continue front disc pads, at a speed of 25 sheared the brakes off right wheel.tt
Driver applied the brakes and did not get a response until the third try.
During braking, the vehicle begins to shake and the brake pedal is difficult to press down.
Abs will experience sudden brake loss, and rear wheels lock up.
Sudden brake loss. And rear wheel locking up.
Brake line corroded and blew out behind gas tank.
Consumer states the rubber vacuum block that sits on top of the transfer caseis deteriorating.consumer states could cause brakes to fail.please provide any further information.ts
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
When brakes are applied, vehicle pulls to the right, dealer cannot fix.ttconsumer has replaced the tires and rims and has had vehicle aligned, however vibration and pulling of vehicle at time of brake application still occurs.
Whenever the brakes are applied, the rear brakes lock up. When tapping brakes a few times, brakes lock up. If letting up off brakes, would work fine. It only happens intermittently. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Abs brakes function but pull hard to the left. Dealer has been unable to fix the problem.
Intermitttently when applyingbrakes in an emergency situation, they grab and then release, creating a no stopping condition. This happens on any type of road surface, no inclement weather.this condition has not been reported to the dealership. This has been an on going problem since october of 1999.
Front brakes are not holding properly the vehicle. Dealer inspected vehicle, andcould not duplicate or correct the problem.
Brakes: emergency brake arms constantly freeze up. Anti- lock brakes lockup; also,rear wheels lock up occasionally to the point that one can smell rubber burning.
The frontbrakes get hot while driving vehicle down the road on normal road condtions. . the brake shoes has been replaced once but brakes still get hot. The vehicle has abs.
Abs braking system intermittently fails witn a hard pedal,braking reduction is dropped by 75%. The only way to stop it is to downshift and apply light pressure on the brake pedal. Prior to the failure the abs/brake warning lights come on.
Rear abs brakes; when braking truck will pull right/left need firm grip control. 2) brake pedal fades no pressure. Please describe details.ttconsumr states while backing downhill in 4wd the brakes go to the floor and fail completely, usually vehicle pulls to the left when braking, however sometimes it will pull to the right as well.
While driving on a 2-lanehighway and trying to slowdown,anti-lock brake lights came on, and then there were no power assist brakes. Consumer had to stand on the brakes to stop vehicle. Dealer said that they don't have any information on the problem with the brakes.
When applying the brake truck pulls to the right side have abs anti-lock brake .
When applying the abs brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Cause unknown.
In an emergancy situation i have hit the brakes hard!i hear a click or snap and it feels like the brakes are wet or they oil on them, it just keeps going i have gone off the road on the shoulder and also into the ditch a couple of times to avoid the vehicle in front of me.i pull a 5th wheel often so far it hasn't happened when i have had the tlr....but i am afraid that if it i am pulling the 5th wheel and it happens somebody may be injured or even worse killed, i am very concerned..
W/abs brakes; when applying brakes, steering wheel jerked out of hand hitting curb. Please describe details.tt
Sound pad to close to the exaust pipe header on 5.9 cum. Diesel engine. Brakes are very bad if you have to stop quick. Frount wheels lock up in normal braking on wetroad and in hard stops with a load or trailer rear brakes are worthless. Trans mission lines rub together wearing holes in the in the lines
When the brakes are applied the rear brakes do not stop,causing the front brakes to do all of the work to stop the vehicle, resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealer has replaced the rearwheel cylinders.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle does not stop correctly or safely.the dealership determined this was because the vacuum motor does not have the proper check valve.the brake pedal becomes very hard and lacks power assist, increasing the stopping distance.the brake light illuminated on the dash each time this occurred.updated 5/30/06
Four wheel abs anti-lock brake when apply the brake truck pull left or right sometime .tt
When applying brakes at high speed front endwanders toleft or right.frame of the vehicle will change directions when hitting a bump.dealer has seen vehicle,and cant fix it.
Vehicle pulls to the left due to abs brake failure.
Abs brakes locked up twice, once resulting in loss of control/collision. Also, steering column locked up once.
While driving abs brakes locked up, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision. Driver's side air bag failed to deploy.
While driving experiences abs brake failure,when attempting to slow/stop brake action seems ineffective, vehicle slides before stopping, pedal goes to floor, both abs and hydraulic lights stay on continuously, resulting innear collisions,dealer can't correct problem.
Vehicle experienced numerous brake failures. In speaking with other owners they experienced similar brake problems. Please help.
While driving and then abs applying brakes the truck pulls to the right and sometimes to the left, then occasionally the brakes don't work, the truck won't stop at all.
I have a long history of reporting serious major safety component problems and failures to chrysler on both of my vehicles.my vehicles have been in three accidents resulting from failed safety components.each time after the accident, the dealer was able to find the problem and correct it.however, this has never happened before the accident.in the case of the brake line failure it involves every 1195 br2500 hd pickup truck.chrysler found and corrected the problem at some point because the replacement part is designed to reduce the bends which cause the line to rub against the wheel rim on turns.i have experienced thousands of dollars in damages that were caused by chrysler.how do i get my money back?
Abs will experience sudden brake loss, and rear wheels lock up.
While driving about 40 mph, the consumer went to apply thebrake pedal and rear brakes lockedup. If the consumer slammed on brakes hard the brake's would brake in half. The brakes also smoke while driving the vehicle.
In moderate to heavy braking, vehicle will pull to left and right.
The front brakes failed, the rotors were turned and also the calipers were replaced.
When brakes are applied, vehicle pulls to the right, dealer cannot fix.ttconsumer has replaced the tires and rims and has had vehicle aligned, however vibration and pulling of vehicle at time of brake application still occurs.
Brakse failed.
In moderate to heavy braking, vehicle will pull to left and right.
My pickup truck is equipped with diesel engine. The engine driven vacuum pump allowed engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil did cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster. Chrysler stated that my pu was not covered by this problem although i had repeated brake failures until the vaccum hose was replaced and a check valve installed.i've not experienced brake failure since the vaccum hose was replaced and the check valve installed.
While backing out of a garage brakes failed to engage, allowing brake pedal to go all the way to the floor. Poor performance ofbrake system causedvehicle to back into a car, causing $700 damage. Consumer was informed that front left wheel bearing was in poor condition.please provide any additional information/attachments. Technicianreplaced r&r left frony wheel bearing, hub and rotor assembly, the brakes are wearing more on indoard pad, left front tire is worn on the inside.nlm
Vehicle experienced front brake problems, while braking, the vehicle would pull to the left and sometimes to the right, front brakes showed heat stress each time they were replaced.
Front disc brakes keep locking up on the highway.tt
Vehicle has gone through three sets of front brake pads in 60,000miles due to poor design.
Abs, brake failure, continue front disc pads, at a speed of 25 sheared the brakes off right wheel.tt
Severe front brakes pull when applied. Dealers have done extensive replacement of calipers, shoes and turned rotors. Wheel alignment doesn't correct problem.
Loss of braking power and pads wear out on/before 10000 miles of use.
Experiencing premature brake pad wear in front.had brakes replaced five times.
Experiencing premature brake pad wear in front.had brakes replaced five times.
Excessive front brake pad wear.
While driving 40-45 mph consumer applied brakes, pedal went to floor.took vehicle to dealer, who found front driver's side rotors had split in half. Dodge claimed this was due to salt corrosion. Dealer replaced both front rotors.consumer states brakes had pulsated slightly for a few days, but worked properly with no pull to either side, rotor split while going downhill with a 90 degree right turn at the bottom, luckily consumer was able to downshift enough to make the corner.
Sudden brake loss. And rear wheel locking up.
While driving about 40 mph, the consumer went to apply thebrake pedal and rear brakes lockedup. If the consumer slammed on brakes hard the brake's would brake in half. The brakes also smoke while driving the vehicle.
I have a long history of reporting serious major safety component problems and failures to chrysler on both of my vehicles.my vehicles have been in three accidents resulting from failed safety components.each time after the accident, the dealer was able to find the problem and correct it.however, this has never happened before the accident.in the case of the brake line failure it involves every 1195 br2500 hd pickup truck.chrysler found and corrected the problem at some point because the replacement part is designed to reduce the bends which cause the line to rub against the wheel rim on turns.i have experienced thousands of dollars in damages that were caused by chrysler.how do i get my money back?
The contact owns a 1995 dodge pickup.the rear drum brakes do not adjust properly.the front brakes do the majority of the braking and causes the front brakes to overheat and be overused.the rear brakes have to be manually adjusted.the contact refuses to take the vehicle to the dealer.the current mileage was 300,000 and failure mileage was 103,000.updated 11/14/07.
Abs will experience sudden brake loss, and rear wheels lock up.
I'm on my 4th set of brake pads.the brake systems (according to midas brakes) are not sufficient on the 3/4 ton pickup trucks!most of my driving is open highway.
The frontbrakes get hot while driving vehicle down the road on normal road condtions. . the brake shoes has been replaced once but brakes still get hot. The vehicle has abs.
Thisvehicle experienced the problemas described in the brakedrum and shoe system recall 97v068000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. This problem occured more when the vehicle is in reverse gear and on an incline to the rear (like backing down a boat ramp).this problem has also occurred when stopped at a red light in the city.
When the brakes are applied the rear brakes do not stop,causing the front brakes to do all of the work to stop the vehicle, resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealer has replaced the rearwheel cylinders.
Rear wheel cylinders are too small and the front brakes do all the work and wear out too fast.
Main rear brake line corroded behind gas tank causing brakes to fail unexpectedly. This is a very common problem faced by everyone i know with this model.
I have a long history of reporting serious major safety component problems and failures to chrysler on both of my vehicles.my vehicles have been in three accidents resulting from failed safety components.each time after the accident, the dealer was able to find the problem and correct it.however, this has never happened before the accident.in the case of the brake line failure it involves every 1195 br2500 hd pickup truck.chrysler found and corrected the problem at some point because the replacement part is designed to reduce the bends which cause the line to rub against the wheel rim on turns.i have experienced thousands of dollars in damages that were caused by chrysler.how do i get my money back?
I'm on my 4th set of brake pads.the brake systems (according to midas brakes) are not sufficient on the 3/4 ton pickup trucks!most of my driving is open highway.
Driver noticed brakes were smouldering.was informed that causes was due to factory installed rear wheel brake cylinders being too small to effectively stop vehicle.
Consumer explained that after stepping on the brakes for the third time, the power assist brakes were no longer operable and the brake light appeared to be on.*jg
Dt*:the contact statedfaulty vacuum hose from engine's internal vacuum pump to the power brake unit. Under light continual pressure on brake pedal the vehicle would stop.under sudden or heavy pressure,the pedal would go to thefloor, and vehicle would stop when it decided to do so. It would not lock or make an emergency stop. Visual confirmationof the vacuum hose collapse. Was easy with hood open, engine operating, and pressure applied to the brake pedal.updated 06/05/2006.
The brake booster failed.
The low vacuum sensor failed/replaced.
The defective brake hose vacuum collapsed, causing extended stopping distance and an accident.
I was leaving the parking lot to the stop sign and i applied the brakes and my vehicle continued rolling even when i applied more pressure until it stopped in the middle of the intersection. I was not hit but close. I pulled over to the side of the street and brakes seem to be working again. I took it straight to a wheel and brake shop very close to where this happen and they check the system and told me what had cause this problem wasthe vacuum hose from the vacuum pump to the brake booster was collapsing so i had them replace it. I went to your web site and found a recall #nhtsa 97v068000 for this problem so i called daimlerchrysler and they told me that this recall did not include my vehicle and they would not take care of this problem. I don't understand why it should not cover all the vehicle's with this problem.
While driving on a 2-lanehighway and trying to slowdown,anti-lock brake lights came on, and then there were no power assist brakes. Consumer had to stand on the brakes to stop vehicle. Dealer said that they don't have any information on the problem with the brakes.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the steering locked several times while hauling a recreational vehicle at speeds of 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times yet the dealer would not further assess the failure. The manufacture had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 169,000 and the current mileage was 177,000.
Steering wheel malfunctioned, causinga loss of vehicle control, which could cause a crash.dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.please provide further information.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to wobble back and forth. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the tie rods and traction bars were replaced. The failure occurred intermittently at any speed. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
The truck has experienced the phenonomen known as the death wobble. Extremely violent shaking of thesteering wheel and front suspension to the point that the vehicle is almost out of control. Today it happened at 70 mph on the freeway. It has happened as slow as 40 my in the past. I had to pull over very quickly on the freeway today in a very dangerous scenario with semi trucks coming up behind me.twice i have taken it to mechanics that have replaced the track bar and the steering damper. It is a recurring problem even when you take preventative measures.i am afraid to drive the vehicle. It was extremely dangerous today.
Death wobble.i have been having constant problems with the front end of my dodge ram 2500, most recently after replacing the steering knuckles, tie rods in the stabilizer bar, bushings in the stabilizer arms, all the ball joints, and track arm, and constantly balancing tires it has developed what all the blogs are calling the "death wobble"i'm getting sick and tired of replacing everything in the front end of this truck with no decent fixes available on the part of dodge.this shake and wobble is so violent that if there were ice or water on the road, i am sure someone could easily be killed at 70 mph.
After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problemrecurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty didnot cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumerhad to pay out of pocket.the consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving.antifreeze leaked fromthe vehicle.the engine flooded and stall.the vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 mph.occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke.the exhaust system leaked.the fuel tank was not properly fitted to the holders.the transmission leaked fluid.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. While driving 40 mph, the front suspension and wheels began to bounce and shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the track bar needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Defective track-bar on 1995 dodge ram 2500 diesel truck replaced first time 11/07/00. After 42,330 miles;just replaced again on 12/10/03, with 51,244 showing as total miles driven.never heavy weight on trucknor off-road abuse whatever. Recent suddenlack of steering capability requiredtowing in for repair.serious consequences were averted because we were close to home, but we are nothappy that anotherrepair was necessary for the same problem after some8,000 miles, as well as cost of towing and alignment.very expensive to repair, and this should be a recall expense.
Consumer was driving and going straight the steering wheel turned .tt
The black box in steering column failed, emitting smokefrom column.
Steering shaft failure.
Abs brakes locked up twice, once resulting in loss of control/collision. Also, steering column locked up once.
Consumer states while driving started to hear a clunk, steering wheel was snapping and banging.consumer states the lower shaft assemble was cracked all the way around.please provide any further information.ts
Vacuum pump that is mounted on the power steering pump failed causing leak.
Defective track-bar on 1995 dodge ram 2500 diesel truck replaced first time 11/07/00. After 42,330 miles;just replaced again on 12/10/03, with 51,244 showing as total miles driven.never heavy weight on trucknor off-road abuse whatever. Recent suddenlack of steering capability requiredtowing in for repair.serious consequences were averted because we were close to home, but we are nothappy that anotherrepair was necessary for the same problem after some8,000 miles, as well as cost of towing and alignment.very expensive to repair, and this should be a recall expense.
Cup holder won't hold cups sufficiently.turning corners causes cups with full contents to flip out of the holder without very little gravitational force.if an operator tries to catch the cup a moment occurs where the operator is not in complete command of the vehicle.this could and may have already led to accidents.
Design of the bed is constructed on thin metal and weak welding resulting in cracks in bed.
The dashboard in my 1995 dodge ram 2500 has all but fallen completely out of the truck... It started as a small crack, and now has sharp edges, and any time i have a passenger i feel as though im putting their life in danger in the case of an accident occurring... The dash has a hole in it almost a foot long in it, and all the edges are extremely sharp... You can tell the plastic is defectively fragile... There are numerous dodge owners from ram 1500's up to 3500's all complaining about the same thing. This is a problem that defiantly needs to be looked into. Thanks.
Delamination of the paint on my 1995 dodge ram 2500. Aimlerchrysler is aware of the problem but refuse to admit it. Unless you take them to small claims court forget about any kind of settlement.
1995 dodge/cummins ram 2500. Paint delamination across hood & top of cab due to improper adhesion between primer coat & color coat. This in spite of regular washing & waxing of the paint. The truck has low miles & has been maintained well.
(1) transmission pan or filler base leaks fluid; dealer repaired 4 times - still leaks.(2) sun visor swivel becomes loose. Visor swings freely during turns. Dealer replaced once, new one developed same problem.(3) transmission occasionally switches out of overdrive (including illumination of o/d off lamp), usually at freeway speeds.
Paint on pick up bed of 2500 dodge peeled off less than two years after buying truck. Talked to paint specialist and was assured it would be repainted. Transferred to hawaii and was told by dealer that they would only spot it and charge me 200 dollars. The paint is peeling off in two inch wide strips.
Front driver's side door and passenger's side doorare rusting from the inside and through the outside, leaving holes in both offront door's.
Weld failure, not welded all the way around bracket causing tracking arm to fall off at frame.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while traveling 30 mph and applying the brakes, there was an extreme increase in stopping distance and time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the coil spring tower needed to be replaced but the part was on back order and the vehicle could not be repaired at that time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the part was not available and was no longer being manufactured. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was unavailable.
The truck has experienced the phenonomen known as the death wobble. Extremely violent shaking of thesteering wheel and front suspension to the point that the vehicle is almost out of control. Today it happened at 70 mph on the freeway. It has happened as slow as 40 my in the past. I had to pull over very quickly on the freeway today in a very dangerous scenario with semi trucks coming up behind me.twice i have taken it to mechanics that have replaced the track bar and the steering damper. It is a recurring problem even when you take preventative measures.i am afraid to drive the vehicle. It was extremely dangerous today.
While driving at any speed, if vehicle hits the slightest bump in the road, it will severely jump out of control.dealership has servicedvehicle, butcould not locate problem. Cause unknown.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. While driving 40 mph, the front suspension and wheels began to bounce and shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the track bar needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
This is a recalled item my dealer refuses to repair. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are applied.
Uncontrollable vibration in the front end when hitting a rough spot in the road.
Death wobble.i have been having constant problems with the front end of my dodge ram 2500, most recently after replacing the steering knuckles, tie rods in the stabilizer bar, bushings in the stabilizer arms, all the ball joints, and track arm, and constantly balancing tires it has developed what all the blogs are calling the "death wobble"i'm getting sick and tired of replacing everything in the front end of this truck with no decent fixes available on the part of dodge.this shake and wobble is so violent that if there were ice or water on the road, i am sure someone could easily be killed at 70 mph.
The vehicle shakes when being driven at approximately 40 mph and up.this problem has not been deterimined.
The idler arm loosened where it attaches to the draglink, causing instability.
The left spring bracket broke off the truck frame while driving prior to recall notice 99v-214 causing the steering to become difficult.nlm
Nar 3-11-03the consumer stated that when his truck was used for snow plowing, the front of the truck twisted, which causedstress to various areas of the truck. In addition the consumer felt that the shock tower defect recall(99v214000)may be part of the problem. It has been suggested by the consumer that the truck be recalled and repaired.
1995 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with numerous problems. Customer states his vehicle was towed to the dealer for a recall repair and thefront coil spring seats to be repaired because they were unsafe. He stated the truck needed and had other repairs too.the consumer stated the dealer did not comply with the recall. The dealer welded reinforcement brackets to the towers and did not check for cracks. The consumer also stated as he left the dealer, he hit a bump and the hood popped open. Consequently, the consumer crashed into the jersey barriers.
The left spring bracket broke off the truck frame while driving prior to recall notice 99v-214 causing the steering to become difficult.nlm
Shock absorbers failed.
Consumer was not satisfied with recall (99v-214) repair, when the repair was completed the dealership did not complete alignment. *mjs
1995 dodge ram 2500 with recalls concerns customer states that the recalls have not been fix by the dealer and it almost got him killed**ccthe consumer stated there was a recall on the secondary hood latch and the dealer told him they could not perform the recall, because the primary latch was defective. Upon leaving the dealership, the consumer hit a bump and the hood flew up over the windshield, which caused the consumer to loose control of the vehicle, and subsequently hit a jersey barrier.the consumer also stated the dealer didn't perform the coil spring tower recall sufficiently. The consumer stated the dealer didn't use a wrench, they just tack welded the plate on each tower. The recall was suppose to take 5 hours, however the consumer stated they were done in 15 minutes.
Consumer contacteddealer in reference to manufacturer'srecall 835/ nhtsa recall number not listed.dealer stated that tool/ welderneeded to correct the problem was not available.chrysler issued a direct to dealer care letter.repairs have not yet been made. *ml
1995 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with numerous problems. Customer states his vehicle was towed to the dealer for a recall repair and thefront coil spring seats to be repaired because they were unsafe. He stated the truck needed and had other repairs too.the consumer stated the dealer did not comply with the recall. The dealer welded reinforcement brackets to the towers and did not check for cracks. The consumer also stated as he left the dealer, he hit a bump and the hood popped open. Consequently, the consumer crashed into the jersey barriers.
After taking care of a recall for coil spring tower enforcement vehicle was violently shaking without a warning.
Track bar failure and extreme shimmey leading to uncontrolable vehicle.occurs any time vehicle is driven over 50 miles per hour.
Vehicle's front stabilezer bar bracket weld tore loose from frame and car lost control.the mfr only welded it 60% to the body.
The rear axle seals had to be replaced for the fifth time.the manufacturer stated they placed a different seal on the vehicle and the problem would not come back.the mechanic noticed oil in the wheel well.
Shock absorbers failed.
Tracking bar failed causing smoke.
While driving 60 to 65 mp,h vehicle started shaking andright rear pirelli tire, size lt24575r16, dot# xl115985478, was budging from tread.next day while driving 60 to 65 mph vehicle experiencedquick shaking, andright front tire exploded.consumer contacted sears.sears informed consumer that they were not responsible for any of the damages, a third tire experienced belt separation.
Vehicle causing right front tire to wear excessively.tire replace three times and alignments performed seven times while under warranty. Tires are not defective.
We had 2 sets of goodyear tires on this truck. The 1st set (original equipment) separated on a trip to calif. From nevada. We were fortunate to feel something wrong & stop. The 2nd set is the set that we have all of the info on. It also seperated on the drive to calif. From nevada. It seperated without warning & did extensive damage to the trk. The wheel well was gone, the body was damaged & the bumper rubber was torn off, in addition to bending the bumper. Both instances happened during family trips. We saved the tire & have pictures of the damage. This truck was not used commercially. We contacted goodyear & they claimed to have no knowledge of this kind of problem with the tire. They suggested that the tire was underinflated. This trk was always expertly maintained.we were very concerned for our family's safety and the last tire seperation was the last straw, so we sold this truck.(dot number: md11amhv42tiresize: lt245175r1)
3 out of 4 of these tires have had high speed tread separation followed by blowouts and vehicle damage.after the first failure, michilin directed me to have one of their dealers inspect the tire(s).the dealer's letter indicated that the "tires are defective" and that they were properly maintained, had correct pressures, etc.at this point i am out over $1000not including the insurance company's $3500 loss for vehicle damages.after sending the failed tires to michlin, michlin offered to pay my out of pocket expenses provided i did not disclose details of the failures, provided i did not tell anyone that they had paid me, provided i would not let the insurance company subrogate the loss on my behalf.what should i do at this point.i still have the intact 4th tire. (dot number: bf11aku088tiresize: lt245/75r)
In addition to the "lost tire" there is approximately $2500 damage to the vehicle.the company refuses to acknowledge their responsibility unless i first purchase another tire from them and send the original tire back to them.(this is after i driving/using three hours of my time to bring the tire into one of their centers for inspection.) (dot number: bf11aku088tiresize: lt245/75r1)
While backing out of a garage brakes failed to engage, allowing brake pedal to go all the way to the floor. Poor performance ofbrake system causedvehicle to back into a car, causing $700 damage. Consumer was informed that front left wheel bearing was in poor condition.please provide any additional information/attachments. Technicianreplaced r&r left frony wheel bearing, hub and rotor assembly, the brakes are wearing more on indoard pad, left front tire is worn on the inside.nlm
Bridgestone dueler h tires (p265 75 r16) failed, one tire experienced a blowout that also caused damage to the vehicle, while changing the defective tire the consumer cut his finger and injured his back.
Consumer purchased 4 brand new tires on oct 18,2001, however on or around oct 31,2001 consumer went back to the store to try and get replacement tires because 2 out of the 4 tires had wear bars showing, the manager informed consumer there was no warranty even though the tires were only 1 year old, the tires were then rotated and placed on the front of vehicle, because the other 2 tires were still good, consumer has since replaced all 4 tires and is seeking reimbursement for the worn tires that were replaced. Tire size lt 23585r16, no other tire info given. (parents, claire & tony scheen on behalf of daughter christine scheen.)
The vehicles spare tire located underneath the pickup bed came loose and flew into another vehicle's windshield due to premature corrosion caused by exposure to different road elements.
The spare tire fell to the ground from the original rack. The cable which kept the wheel and tire suspended in the rack rusted, at the point close to the end of the cable. *dt
All four goodyear wrangler load range e tires (p23575r16) began to separate, goodyear replaced the tires with the same model.the right rear tire fully separated, causing damage to the vehicle, the consumer paid to upgrade all tires to goodyear workhorse tires.2 of these tires failed at the same time also causing damage to the vehicle, the left rear tire blisterd and was removed prior to separating, the left front tire completely separated.
While driving the left front tire tread separated from the tire, a few months later the right rear tire tread separated causing extensive damage to the truck bed, ride-rite airbags and exhaust system, there were signs on the remaining 2 tires of tread separation, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for all damages (kelly safari tires lt26575r16 dot# j11ktl5098).nlm
Consumer rotated the tires, checked balance but noticed increased vibration, consumer discovered separation close to the rim, consumer purchased four new tires and request reimbursement (goodyear wrangler rt/s lt245/75r16 load range e).nlm
Tires rotated, then, drove vehicle and it started vibrating. Pulled over and checked tires, saw nothing wrong. Continued driving and vehicle continued to vibrate. Arrived home and inspected tires again. Noticed split in 1 tire and cracks aroundother 2 tires. Contacted goodyear. Referred to retailer and was offered a prorate on tires. Later informed no tires available with raised white lettering. Tires over 5 years old. 1995, dodge, 2500.
Trailer hitch is starting to crack.mjs
Hitch cracked at the bolt holes.
Trailer hitch is cracked. There is a recall for other years of this model.
Trailer hitch receiver will not be properly aligned, and sometimesleft will be higher thanright. Also, the other way around.
Trailer hitch receiver is cracked 1 inch in length on right rear behind the rearmost bolt.slight rust line on left side, same location, indicates crack is beginning there also.i have replaced this receiver.
Receiver platform failed. Yh
Consumer states while driving the vehicle 25mph. The spare tire from under the vehicle came undone states the cable cord that holds tire under the vehicle snap. Dealer notified. Ts
I took the truck in for an engine warning light check.the dealer performed the fix and worked the 3 factory recall issues, including the electrical system ignition switch.the technician noticed that the ignition switch did overheat and melted the steering column plastic shroud.he also noticed a 2-3" section of the main wiring harness behind the fuse box with 2 wires that were burnt with the insulation completely burnt off.he was hesitant to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting a fire.the dealer notified me that the repair may cost $2000.00, and was not covered under warranty.maybe a related issue, but the radio shorted out 2 days before the service call and the technician said there was no power to the fuse block.is this issue (the main wiring harness repair/replacement) covered under the recall of the ignition switch, or should it be if there is evidence of major failure of the harness?
Sound pad to close to the exaust pipe header on 5.9 cum. Diesel engine. Brakes are very bad if you have to stop quick. Frount wheels lock up in normal braking on wetroad and in hard stops with a load or trailer rear brakes are worthless. Trans mission lines rub together wearing holes in the in the lines
Had just started vehicle up. Left vehicle for awhile. Could hear engine revving/racing very fast & high in garage. Vehicle moved & pinned owner against garage wall.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact searched online for recalls pe vin and found nhtsa campaign number: 01v037000 (vehicle speed control) as an unrepaired recall per the nhtsa vin search. An unknown dealer was contacted and stated that the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was then taken to landmark dodge chrysler jeep ram of marrow (6850 mt zion blvd morrow, ga 30260, 678-251-2270) and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The throttle cable failed prior to recall 01v-037, and throttle rod was worn.
Throttle linkage out of adjustment, causing high engine idle/throttle to stick.
While driving the cruise control will stay on and when driver attempts to press on the gas pedal vehicle will not stop. This is while the cruise control is on..consumer states the cruise control somehow activates on its own and when attempting to slow down by letting off the accelerator it will not, due to cruise control setting on its own.
I have a long history of reporting serious major safety component problems and failures to chrysler on both of my vehicles.my vehicles have been in three accidents resulting from failed safety components.each time after the accident, the dealer was able to find the problem and correct it.however, this has never happened before the accident.in the case of the brake line failure it involves every 1195 br2500 hd pickup truck.chrysler found and corrected the problem at some point because the replacement part is designed to reduce the bends which cause the line to rub against the wheel rim on turns.i have experienced thousands of dollars in damages that were caused by chrysler.how do i get my money back?
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he noticed that the accelerator pedal was sticking to the floor. The contact kicked the pedal and it released. The contact then shifted into neutral and shut the vehicle off. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that the throttle cable was stuck. The contact then pulled the cable back from being idled and drove home. The dealer was notified and stated that they need to inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. The repairs would take a week because the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 275,000.
The listed item failed and caused the throttle to stick,i contacted the factory, the dealer and nhtsa and was told my vehicle was not included in the recall that affected this part:campaign number: o1v037000.this is a 1995 diesel pickup and is the exact same defect as described in this campaign number and caused me to spend over $350 to repair at the dealer not to mention the safety factor involved when my throttle stuck open at speed.
The linkage of the throttle fell off. Consumer was driving out of a parking lot when the throttle fell off and consumer lost all power. Took vehicle to dealership and had the throttle linkage replaced.
Consumer received manufacturer's recall notice970.took vehicle in 3 times, and each time there wereno parts. Consumer had an appointment for recall repairs made by dodge manufacturer , took vehicle in, and still there were no parts.
A plastic component that is found in the throttle controlfell out of its plastic sleeve, causing a loss of steering control while traveling in stop andgo traffic while pulling a 29' trailer. Dealership replaced plastic component andsleeve with newer generation components.please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving to a stop signvehicle suddenly accelerated, and the gas pedal was stuck the the floor. Consumer couldn't stop vehicle, crashing into a tree.
Consumer states recall item throttle control cable broke. There is a recall (01v037000) possibly relating to the throttle cable which was not performed because the parts to perform the recall were not available.as a result, consumer was able to get an approved part and received repairs through another dodge dealership.however, when consumer requested reimbursement, manufacturer declined claim stating that replacement part was not an approved part.
The contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to accelerate independently. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop and the engine continued to rev without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Leaking diesel fuel lines(all listed are with original purchaser); fuel gauge failure; throttle cable wearing out.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on two occasions.once the throttle cable became stuck and the consumer managed to pull the pedal up.the second time a lever became jammed and a mechanic had to free up the lever which was rusted. *nlm
Fuel sensor will fluctuate and then go to empty and remain there. Also,ignition switch began overheating, burning the insulation around the a/c wiring attached to the steering column. In addition, throttle position sensor , with heat on, would jump to 3000-4000 rpms.
While driving fairly slow, the throttle stuck. *cj
The throttle cable failed prior to recall 01v-037, and throttle rod was worn.
After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problemrecurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty didnot cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumerhad to pay out of pocket.the consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving.antifreeze leaked fromthe vehicle.the engine flooded and stall.the vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 mph.occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke.the exhaust system leaked.the fuel tank was not properly fitted to the holders.the transmission leaked fluid.
While driving the cruise control will stay on and when driver attempts to press on the gas pedal vehicle will not stop. This is while the cruise control is on..consumer states the cruise control somehow activates on its own and when attempting to slow down by letting off the accelerator it will not, due to cruise control setting on its own.
When accelerating gas pedal becomes stuck, and vehicle over speeds, it destroysengine.
Attn frank borris.upon pushing throttle to wot the cable stuck. I noticed the pedal wouldn't return at about 35 mph. I reached 80-90mph before hitting the brakes. At 40 mph i put the engine in neutral and turned the ignition off. I lost steering and my power brakes and went into a ditch. I suffered no injuries and my truck suffered no serious damage. I managed to free the cable and return to home with caution and low throttle. I replaced the cable (which dodge had in stock). When i took the old one out i noticed the cable frayed inside the sheath. I had noticed prior to this incident (thanks to the other members of the tdr) the cable started to fray near the ball cup at the end. I cut off a broken strand at the ball cup.i couldn't notice the broken strands in the sheath at that time. I'm sending the cable (via frank borris) for your further investigation.
After returning from myrtle beach, sc i was checking the truck over and noticed three strands of the throttle cable broken and frayed out. This could have been very serious if it had broken or worse yet, had jamed while going through the mountains.
Consumer stated while driving, the throttle cable became unhooked, consumer had previously taken vehicle into dealership to have the throttle cable replaced due to a recall.
Throttle linkage plastic ends;while driving along suddenly had no control of the rpm of motor. When stepping on the gas pedal, had no control of vehicle,it just idled.
Worn accelerator cable sockets caused accelerator linkage to fall off while vehicle was stopped.
Throttle linkage that conncts the injection pump to the lever where throttle position sensor is situated wore out and fell off.
After returning from myrtle beach, sc i was checking the truck over and noticed three strands of the throttle cable broken and frayed out. This could have been very serious if it had broken or worse yet, had jamed while going through the mountains.
Throttle cablebecome frayed and stuck.consumer has been informed that vehiclewas not a part of any recall. Consumer states that the cable is frayed where it enters the outer housing near the injector pump.
Consumer stated while driving, the throttle cable became unhooked, consumer had previously taken vehicle into dealership to have the throttle cable replaced due to a recall.
Prior to recall notification, consumer had the throttle cable replaced on the vehicle, however the manufacturer is refusing to reimburse consumer stating the required conditions were not met.
While driving at any speed and let off the accelerator vehicle will begin to shutter and shake.tt
Duringrecall repairs the mechanic discovered that cruise control cable was frayed, and suggested that it be disconnected.manufacturer was notified , and the consumer was told that the problem was not related to the recall.
Vehicle experiences high idle, unable to remedy. Mjs
Evaporative canister leakage.
Throttle cablebecome frayed and stuck.consumer has been informed that vehiclewas not a part of any recall. Consumer states that the cable is frayed where it enters the outer housing near the injector pump.
Driving on the freeway i lost throttle control. The throttle linkage had fatigued and ruptured at a ball joint. There was an immediate reduction in speed, resulting in me having to coast to the shoulder.
The throttle linkages fell off the vehicle,allowing the vehicle to return to idle and there was no acceleration in the vehicle with application of the gas pedal. Vehicle has been fixed.
Raising power window, heard grinding noise. Window went off tract. Metal arm, which was loose, shattered glass. Driver got sprayed. Took to dealer & mechanic fixed power window. So far, window problem has occurred 3 different times.
From the day of purchase the left outside mirror vibratesat any speed,and this has become adistraction to the driver while driving.please describe details.
Peeling paint.left front fender and hood at this time, although, i've been told it will continue to other areas.my saftey concern is that the paint could de-laminate in the areas where the windshield is held to the body by adhesive, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle in a crash.
The truck has experienced the phenonomen known as the death wobble. Extremely violent shaking of thesteering wheel and front suspension to the point that the vehicle is almost out of control. Today it happened at 70 mph on the freeway. It has happened as slow as 40 my in the past. I had to pull over very quickly on the freeway today in a very dangerous scenario with semi trucks coming up behind me.twice i have taken it to mechanics that have replaced the track bar and the steering damper. It is a recurring problem even when you take preventative measures.i am afraid to drive the vehicle. It was extremely dangerous today.
Defective wheel rims.
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