We found the following complaints for DODGE RAM 2500 (1996)
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Symptoms:air bag warning lamp illuminates randomly,horn sounds intermittently,cruise control has stopped working.a casual search of the internet shows these three symptoms occur quite frequently on chrysler/dodge and plymouth vehicles. The cause is a faulty clockspring.the risk is having the airbag disengage, i.e. Will not deploy.chrysler has issued recalls for a number of vehicles for this defect, the problem is they refuse to repair many more vehicles that have this safety defect.chrysler claims a bad installation at certain plants, problem is the defect occurs on many more vehicles then recalled made at other plants.cost is in the hundreds of dollars to repair.user repair is not advised since the airbag must be removed.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while making a turn in the driveway, the driver side air bag deployed. As a result, the contact sustained shoulder, arm, jaw, and head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 291,000.
Airbag system triggering mechanism under seat was replaced and no cover was installeddue to interference of seat. Stated to be careful not to get anything under seat, or airbag could deploy prematurely. Problem cannot be remedied. Problem still exists.
Just pulled away from green light when another vehicle pulled out also. Consumer's vehicle's engine roared after being hit. Traveled 30ft & hit telephone pole. Had no steering or brake control. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact with the pole. The right front end was only hit slightly.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500.when the contact placed the key into the ignition, the air bag deployed.the vehicle and engine was still in the off position.the contact sustained cuts and lacerations on his face and neck.nhtsa campaign id number 99v023000 (air bags:frontal) was referenced.the dealer and manufacturer have not yet been notified.the failure and current mileages were 223,000. Updated 03-31-08 updated 03/31/08
Recall repair (99v-023) completed causing noise in steering column, continued having problems and repaired, air bag blew up for no apparent reason after recall repairs. Mjs
Applying brakes vehicle would swerve left/right; another vehicle stopped suddenly, applied brakes (abs) hard,but vehicle didn't stop; turned to avoid hitting vehicle, insteadhit pole,air bag didn't deploy. Taken to dealership for repairs. Have invoices.
Recall repair (99v-023) completed causing noise in steering column, continued having problems and repaired, air bag blew up for no apparent reason after recall repairs. Mjs
No deployment of drivers airbag in a head on collision, front end damage enough to warrant deployment.
Driving vehicle at speed of 45mph, impact 12:00 position, driver's side air bag did not deploy.
- the contact owns a 1996 dodge 2500 diesel.the air bag light turned on and stayed on.the dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing an air bag module.this part has been discontinued and the airbag is inoperative.the failure mileage was 75,345. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated they do not deal with this type of complaint and that he should call the local dealer.
Occasionally, experience difficulty in starting the engine, stalls immediately after starting and during long distance driving, experience intermittent firing, like trembling.
Several years back ignition switch was recalled for burning up. At that time had replaced ignition switch twice previously. Dodge paid for the switches and labor and replaced ignition switch with new and improved ignition switch. Now approx. 5 to 7 years later ignition switch burning up again taking out door lock, windows, air bag, and abb lights are all on and you cannot operate either window or door lock. Took into shop in spring, texas called rileys of rayford road in spring, texas where they informed me that the ignition switch causing all of these problems and needs replaced again! called demontron dodge in conroe, texas to see about switch replacement. Nothing yet!
I drive quite a bit during the night time with my vehicle. There seems to be a very serious issuse with the wiring over heating at the headlight switch. I have replaced 5 ... Going to be 6 headlight switches. There is a dangerous amount of head being put out at the switch itself. So much that it actually melts the pigtail at the light switch connection. The light switch itself is destroyed. Its bad especcially when driving down the road and your headlamps, marker lights and dash light all go out. If i do not have a replacment part in my truck at the time, i have to find a spot in between switch position just to get my lights operational to "limp" my truck home. My choice of positions when the switch fails is headlamps with out markers and no dash lights or fog lamps markers and dash lights. Being dodge has such terrible headlamps i use fog lights to drive when this happenes. Believe it or not he fog lights are better than the driving lights. I recently saw a recall for dodge durangos with a under dash electrical problem. I would think that this wiring/headlamp switch problem should be a recall!thank you.
Numerous headlight switches replaced due to them burning up to include several inches of the existing wiring harness to switch. I cannot believe that this type of safety issue is not being addressed. You dam sure have knowledge of the problem since the aftermarket auto parts o reilys etc. Carry the switch or switch with wiring harness as an option. After reading here all switches go out about the same... The headlights start going on and off then look for smoke coming from around dash where switch mounted. You can feel the heat from under when switch is burning up. Need a simple relay to stop this show how much dodge loves its customers!
The steering column on this truck has gotten very hot under the ignition switch area. So hot in fact that the wires and plastic column cover have smoked and melted through. I feel there may be a fire soon.the dealership says nothing is wrong with my model year but the melted hole in my steering column says otherwise i've read there was a recall of this nature but was told in no uncertain terms that they would not be helping me.help...
Symptoms:air bag warning lamp illuminates randomly,horn sounds intermittently,cruise control has stopped working.a casual search of the internet shows these three symptoms occur quite frequently on chrysler/dodge and plymouth vehicles. The cause is a faulty clockspring.the risk is having the airbag disengage, i.e. Will not deploy.chrysler has issued recalls for a number of vehicles for this defect, the problem is they refuse to repair many more vehicles that have this safety defect.chrysler claims a bad installation at certain plants, problem is the defect occurs on many more vehicles then recalled made at other plants.cost is in the hundreds of dollars to repair.user repair is not advised since the airbag must be removed.
On the morning of 12/7/09 i started my truck to warm it up with the heating fan on high when at some point, somewhere in the wiring harness under the dash overheated and started the interior on fire. Destroying my vehicle. The windshield and driver door windows were broken from the heat but luckily remained intact and not letting air inside to fuel the fire and it eventually extinguished itself.
I drive quite a bit during the night time with my vehicle. There seems to be a very serious issuse with the wiring over heating at the headlight switch. I have replaced 5 ... Going to be 6 headlight switches. There is a dangerous amount of head being put out at the switch itself. So much that it actually melts the pigtail at the light switch connection. The light switch itself is destroyed. Its bad especcially when driving down the road and your headlamps, marker lights and dash light all go out. If i do not have a replacment part in my truck at the time, i have to find a spot in between switch position just to get my lights operational to "limp" my truck home. My choice of positions when the switch fails is headlamps with out markers and no dash lights or fog lamps markers and dash lights. Being dodge has such terrible headlamps i use fog lights to drive when this happenes. Believe it or not he fog lights are better than the driving lights. I recently saw a recall for dodge durangos with a under dash electrical problem. I would think that this wiring/headlamp switch problem should be a recall!thank you.
Oil pressure gauge jumping from with the unit in drive or on the road. Want to know if there has been any more complaints about this.
Vehicle has had two battery failures.
Drive shaft/cruise control, and battery malfunctioned.the original tires on the vehicle wore out within 20 months after it was purchased. The keyless entry system does not always operate properly. Owner indicated a "2-point belt"restraint system.however, the equipment listing a unibelt restraint system.
Heat is on the module and will catch on fire. The transmission failed and was rebuilt. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for the money he paid to have the transmission rebuilt. *yd
Dt: contact states there is recall 875 for the wiring harness/ignition switch. Consumer stated while driving vehiclecaught on fire.there was a popping noise and smoke started coming from the steering column.the fire originated from the steering column ignition switch.the wiring was melted from the ignition switch to the firewall.the service dealer stated they were not responsible for covering the damage that was caused by the fire.however, they will replace the ignition switch and ignition wiring overlay.
Dt:consumer stated he filed a complaint on 7-16-05 odi # 10129534. He has not heard anything from this yet. He wanted to file another complaint because he says there is a recall on the followingcomponent: electrical system: ignition: switch . Recall #00v135000. He said someone from chrysler came out on 7-22-05 and took some pictures and asked him a lot of questions. He has been calling the manufacturer all day and he can not reach anyone his truck is located at national dodge in jacksonville, nc .he wants to get his vehicle fixed and returned to him.
When a/c or heater is on the ignition switch will overheat and steering column start smoking, consumer had to buy another switch, and dealer put it on. Original switch could not take all the power coming from all the circuitry.
Starter came on while driving vehicleat 40 mph.i parked vehicle and turned off the ignition switch and removed the key, and starter kept running.smoke was coming from under the hood from the battery cables.i disconnected the batteries and the starter stopped.the dealer said the recall for the ignition switch wiring had nothing to do with the starter. I believe there was a short in the ignition wiring that caused the starter to come on.i can not imagine how a starter solenoid could get powered without turning the ignition switch or a short.
Dodge 1996 2500 cummins diesel - vin - [xxx].started truck, starter remained engaged, turned key off, starter remained on and engine running, smoke rose from the engine compartment, only way engine could be stopped was to disconnect the batteries.by the time batteries were disconnected, the starter, fuel shutdown solenoid, some wiring were burnt up, had to be replaced. Luckily electrical fire went out before igniting diesel fuel.*nlminformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Headlight switch replaced (3) three times. The last time had to replace the cannon plug also due to it burning wires along with headlight switch terminals burned. Talked with other 1994 through 1997 dodge ram 2500 owners and turns out that this problem occurs frequently. Is there anyway something can be done, this could possibly cause a fire an people injured or killed! reference: 854783.
When putting vehicle in reverse and there is a trailer on back, trailer blows the fuse on reverse lights of truck.consumer feels this is very unsafe, could be rear ended.all lights replaced were factory installed.*jg
While driving at 65 mph and with the air conditioner running smoke drifted out of the vents.consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that wires were burnt in the steering column.
Third engine compartment fire on 1996 dodge p/u w/ deisel engine.i reported to dot on 11-jul-2000 after the second fire.see your reference no 865223.this makes three times the driver could not turn engine off, wiring harnesses overheated causing engine compartment fire.
Driving truck down the road, stopped at a stop light and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Got out of truck, pulled hood up and noticed that the fire retarding pad was on fire.truck had to be towed to a mechanic, has not determined was caused the fire.
Front coil spring broke, which caused front end to drop.there is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included although it has the same problem. Also,occupant received a recall for the wiring harness which he never had repaired, and lost the recall notice. Manufacturerstated that this vehicle wasnot included in wiring harness recall.also, 5th gear quit for the second time, first time covered under extended warranty, this time owner must pay for repair.chrysler has issued an updated nut for this problem.*ml
Headlights go on and off over every bump in the road. About 2 years ago i replaced the switch body to fix the same problem, i did not notice if the loom was already failing at that time.when the same problem happened again i investingated a bit further and found the center section of the wire loom was melted and deformed around 2 of the connectors.testing with a volt meter indicates one of the connectors (green wire) is wired to the headlights.the wire also shows signs of excessive heat buildup.i suspect the real problem is a busted relay somewhere else, but havent searched for that yet.this is curiously similar to recall 99v024000.
Consumer states the listed vehicle is used for towing purposes,upon towing vehicle, the automatic circuit fuse blowed, causing loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted the dealer.control (braking) is lost to the 12,000lb tralier when the abs fuse blows, dealer unable to correct the problem.
Power control module failed.
Normal driving.truck has 138k miles.headlights fail.initially they go off, come on, then go off permanently.can smell smoke from dash wiring harness.manufacturer has a recall #819 that covers the 3500 series trucks with identical wiring and headlight switch part numbers, but will not cover the 2500 series trucks.this is a safety hazard and i have found multiple instances on the internet of other people having the same exact problem.left unchecked, i'm certain this will result in a dash fire, property damage, and possibly death.
The engine raced at a high rpm when it should have been idling as it slowed down.when this occurred, the consumer put the vehicle into neutral which slowed the engine.the dealership performed a diagnostic test in which no failure code was found. The cause of the problem was undetermined.the dealership took an educated guess and replaced the ais motor and tps sensor and did some general cleaning. Thus far the problem hasn't recurred.*la
We have a 1996 dodge truck ram p/u 2500 2door e with 78,155 miles.the sleeve threading for the oil plug to screw into under the oil pan broke during a chrysler mileage driven maintenanceschedule for my ram pickup cummins diesel.there have been 17 oil changes done up to now.the dealership said the breakage was due to wear and tear and was not covered under warranty or maintenance agreement.the dealership gave me 2 options for repair:1.upgrade to the new design oil tank with plug and sleeve threading that eliminated this problem.the old and new oil tank parts are not interchangeable.2.try to use silicone to seal the oil leak.i needed my truck working as it was before the breakage so i paid $923.47 for the upgraded new oil pan design.is this normal for the threads to break after 17 oil changes?we would appreciate any help in determing if this a legitimate cost that we must pay or if the manufacturere is responsible for part of the cost.also, if you know of other agencies that may be able to help us, we would appreciate information about them.
Occasionally, experience difficulty in starting the engine, stalls immediately after starting and during long distance driving, experience intermittent firing, like trembling.
If the vehicle sits for an extended period of time it does not start.it may start up for just a second then cuts off.contacteddealer.when the vehicle is parked on a steep hill andconsumer goes to start it,it takes 5-8 seconds for a vacuum to build up to hold vehicle. Emergency brakes have to be on or the vehicle will roll backwards.this is a characteristic of a diesel engine.
Engine jerks into gear without warning.
Pulling tank in soft field, vehicle got very hot, suddenly was engulfed in flames.
Engine o-ring failure causing leaking.
When engine is cold engine dies when you come to a stop this pickup was taken to coliesum motors on twice while under warranty, the first time they informed me this was normal for a diesel this is the4th dodge diesel i have owned none of the others had this defect. The second time i returned the vehicle they set the idle up to 900 rpm this would push the vehicle thru stop signs and i had to ride the brakes to keep it under 30 mph.every time i return this vehicle to coliesum motors they charge me for some repair that does nothing to repair this defect.this is a very dangerous condition and could result in an accident.i would appreciate any help with this situation. I have contacted chrysler numerous times but they are no help.
Engine is underpowered and experiences poor fuel economy since the vehicle was purchased, the mileage gets better as the engine breaks in.at 40,000 milesa second opinion was given which stated that there were engine problems. The dealer was contacted again, and could not duplicate the problem.the warranty has expired.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500.while attempting to downshift at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the clutch would not engage into any gears.he was forced to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 151,000.updated 8/28/09 the consumer stated the exhaust flange was leaking, which in turn melted the hydraulic clutch line which was plastic and within inches of the exhaust. Updated 09/03/09
No summary provided by consumer
My truck developed a running problem and i took it to the dealer and i was told that the converter is plugged. Then i was also told that since i put a non chrysler part on my truck which caused the failer that they was going to void my warrenty. Well the part i put on is a set of carb. Certified cat forward headers. I did not alter the exhaust system. The factory converter remained and untouched. I went to chrysler with info from the header manufactor and with the magnuson moss act that says the dealer can not void my warrenty for putting this product on my truck. It also states that the dealer has to prove that the part i put on my truck was the reason for the converter failer. Which they didnt do. They just told me that they voided my warrenty and that is it. Well since then i have had to replace the converter 3 more times at my expense. And each time i took it to the dealer and each time i was told that the warrenty is voided and they were not going to help me. I then took my truck to ashop to test out my electronics and i was told that the engine controll module is not working properly. I then went back to the dealer and they told me the warrenty is voided. Then my wife took my truck into the dealer and they replaced the aft oxygen senser and charged her $260.00 too. Well now after that the converter is starting to fail again. I maintaine my truck to the best operating condition possible. The dealer and chrysler have refused to talk with me about this problem any more. All i want is my truck to run. I bought this truck new in may 1996. I have had 3 transmissons replaced and the intire brake system over hauled my dodge. If you need any more info please contact me anytime. Thank you. Steve.
Exhaust gas recirculation valve failed.
Theunder part of the cargo area of the truck caught on fire due to the muffler catching fire, and there was also a hole in the gas tank. Dealer replaced muffler and fuel tank.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The rear blower motor that controls the air conditioner burned out,causing the inside of the van to become filled with smoke, the motor melted the housing cover of the motor.dealer has been contacted.
Had to replace the whole air conditioning system by an independent mechanic that only wantedthe truck for half as much time and money.the evaporator coil under the dash failed and the evaporator drier also failed( it rusted out).i have talked to other truck owners with similar problems and i did call chrysler and they never heard of the problem, kinda makes me wonder whats going on. Admittedly the truck is off warranty, but i've never had an air conditioning system that ever needed any attention and one is 12 years old. Any help with this situation would be greatly appreciated.
Check valve recall work completed however too late, ac controller and all the actuators began to fail.
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the spare tire fell from under the vehicle. Dealer notifiedts
Attempted to turn on headlights.headlight switch pulled out from dis-integrated instrument panel plastic. Had to release steering wheel and hold body of headlight switch with one hand while operating switch control with other hand.this dodge ram's dash cover has completely cracked away several years ago.now, the actual instrument panel is dis-integrating.currently the headlight switch, the overdrive switch and auxiliary power outlet are hanging by wires. The drink holder and radio are removed as their mounting support is gone.
Early morning, dark, some fog, mountain roads, 45 to 55 speed limits. Using high beams as needed but not constantly due to fog and some oncoming traffic. Headlights went out,flashed back on and off,seemed to happen a couple of times as i was breaking and trying not to hit something or go into a ditch. Hit dimmer switch and low beam lights came on. Stopped at next available safe pullout. Checked truck over,found nothing. Resumed trip. Lights went out again,using high beams,finished trip with only low beams and had no other problem. Checked out headlight switch,and found overheated wiring that could result in fire.
When towing a trailer the headlights shut off for a few min. Then come back on. With the brights on the shut offs happen earlier in the drive and more frequently.dodge did a recall on the 3500 trucks with the same headlight system, but they did not recall the 2500 trucks. All the electrical power for the headlights is routed threw the headlight switch. The switch heats up and the headlights are shut off or the headlight switch melts from the heat and they never come back on. Dodge even sells a fix for the problem which uses relays, which they should have used when they built the truck.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 70 mph, a burning odor and smoke emitted inside the cabin. The headlight switch ignited into small flames. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact extinguished the flames. A fire and police report were not filed. There were no injuries. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the fire was contributed to a faulty headlight switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The vin was unvailalbe.
After using headlights on high beam for approximately 15 minutes, went to switch to low beam and lost all lighting. Upon examination, headlight switch was melted. This is the second switch that has done this.
Numerous headlight switches replaced due to them burning up to include several inches of the existing wiring harness to switch. I cannot believe that this type of safety issue is not being addressed. You dam sure have knowledge of the problem since the aftermarket auto parts o reilys etc. Carry the switch or switch with wiring harness as an option. After reading here all switches go out about the same... The headlights start going on and off then look for smoke coming from around dash where switch mounted. You can feel the heat from under when switch is burning up. Need a simple relay to stop this show how much dodge loves its customers!
I drive quite a bit during the night time with my vehicle. There seems to be a very serious issuse with the wiring over heating at the headlight switch. I have replaced 5 ... Going to be 6 headlight switches. There is a dangerous amount of head being put out at the switch itself. So much that it actually melts the pigtail at the light switch connection. The light switch itself is destroyed. Its bad especcially when driving down the road and your headlamps, marker lights and dash light all go out. If i do not have a replacment part in my truck at the time, i have to find a spot in between switch position just to get my lights operational to "limp" my truck home. My choice of positions when the switch fails is headlamps with out markers and no dash lights or fog lamps markers and dash lights. Being dodge has such terrible headlamps i use fog lights to drive when this happenes. Believe it or not he fog lights are better than the driving lights. I recently saw a recall for dodge durangos with a under dash electrical problem. I would think that this wiring/headlamp switch problem should be a recall!thank you.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate at night time. The contact mentioned that the high beam headlights turned off after ten minutes and the low beam headlights flickered. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 300,000.
I drive quite a bit during the night time with my vehicle. There seems to be a very serious issuse with the wiring over heating at the headlight switch. I have replaced 5 ... Going to be 6 headlight switches. There is a dangerous amount of head being put out at the switch itself. So much that it actually melts the pigtail at the light switch connection. The light switch itself is destroyed. Its bad especcially when driving down the road and your headlamps, marker lights and dash light all go out. If i do not have a replacment part in my truck at the time, i have to find a spot in between switch position just to get my lights operational to "limp" my truck home. My choice of positions when the switch fails is headlamps with out markers and no dash lights or fog lamps markers and dash lights. Being dodge has such terrible headlamps i use fog lights to drive when this happenes. Believe it or not he fog lights are better than the driving lights. I recently saw a recall for dodge durangos with a under dash electrical problem. I would think that this wiring/headlamp switch problem should be a recall!thank you.
I drive quite a bit during the night time with my vehicle. There seems to be a very serious issuse with the wiring over heating at the headlight switch. I have replaced 5 ... Going to be 6 headlight switches. There is a dangerous amount of head being put out at the switch itself. So much that it actually melts the pigtail at the light switch connection. The light switch itself is destroyed. Its bad especcially when driving down the road and your headlamps, marker lights and dash light all go out. If i do not have a replacment part in my truck at the time, i have to find a spot in between switch position just to get my lights operational to "limp" my truck home. My choice of positions when the switch fails is headlamps with out markers and no dash lights or fog lamps markers and dash lights. Being dodge has such terrible headlamps i use fog lights to drive when this happenes. Believe it or not he fog lights are better than the driving lights. I recently saw a recall for dodge durangos with a under dash electrical problem. I would think that this wiring/headlamp switch problem should be a recall!thank you.
Last year my dodge headlight switch stopped functioning.i was on the road.
While driving consumer smelled a burning odor.after that the lights went out. Consumer had to pull car over to the side of the had to drive with emergency flashers to get home. Consumer had to replace the headlamp switch.
I drive quite a bit during the night time with my vehicle. There seems to be a very serious issuse with the wiring over heating at the headlight switch. I have replaced 5 ... Going to be 6 headlight switches. There is a dangerous amount of head being put out at the switch itself. So much that it actually melts the pigtail at the light switch connection. The light switch itself is destroyed. Its bad especcially when driving down the road and your headlamps, marker lights and dash light all go out. If i do not have a replacment part in my truck at the time, i have to find a spot in between switch position just to get my lights operational to "limp" my truck home. My choice of positions when the switch fails is headlamps with out markers and no dash lights or fog lamps markers and dash lights. Being dodge has such terrible headlamps i use fog lights to drive when this happenes. Believe it or not he fog lights are better than the driving lights. I recently saw a recall for dodge durangos with a under dash electrical problem. I would think that this wiring/headlamp switch problem should be a recall!thank you.
Subject:recall on dodge ram 2500 comments: in 1999 you had a recall on all dodge ram 3500 pickups, 1994-1997 for the headlight switch, lights may go out, recall # 819. My 1996 dodge ram 2500 has the exact same switch and my headlights did go out and i almost had an accident. Why was this pickup by-passed on this recall. It is very dangerous for the lights to go out at 65 mph on a dark night. From nhtsa web site.
Normal driving.truck has 138k miles.headlights fail.initially they go off, come on, then go off permanently.can smell smoke from dash wiring harness.manufacturer has a recall #819 that covers the 3500 series trucks with identical wiring and headlight switch part numbers, but will not cover the 2500 series trucks.this is a safety hazard and i have found multiple instances on the internet of other people having the same exact problem.left unchecked, i'm certain this will result in a dash fire, property damage, and possibly death.
Dt*: the contacted stated when stopped on the side of the road, a burning odor was noticed and the parking/running lights had failed to illuminate.the fuses were checked and found to be good. The vehicle was taken to an independent service mechanic. On inspection, the problem was identified as a failure to the headlight switch, due to melted wiring. The service dealer and manufacturer were contacted.updated 12/05/06.
Headlight switch keeps overheating due to faulty wiring. Consumer replaced switch 4 times. Dodge is aware of defect, and has designed new part which includes an extra relay.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the low beam headlights suddenly shut off. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the headlight switch overheated and melted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
I drive quite a bit during the night time with my vehicle. There seems to be a very serious issuse with the wiring over heating at the headlight switch. I have replaced 5 ... Going to be 6 headlight switches. There is a dangerous amount of head being put out at the switch itself. So much that it actually melts the pigtail at the light switch connection. The light switch itself is destroyed. Its bad especcially when driving down the road and your headlamps, marker lights and dash light all go out. If i do not have a replacment part in my truck at the time, i have to find a spot in between switch position just to get my lights operational to "limp" my truck home. My choice of positions when the switch fails is headlamps with out markers and no dash lights or fog lamps markers and dash lights. Being dodge has such terrible headlamps i use fog lights to drive when this happenes. Believe it or not he fog lights are better than the driving lights. I recently saw a recall for dodge durangos with a under dash electrical problem. I would think that this wiring/headlamp switch problem should be a recall!thank you.
I drive quite a bit during the night time with my vehicle. There seems to be a very serious issuse with the wiring over heating at the headlight switch. I have replaced 5 ... Going to be 6 headlight switches. There is a dangerous amount of head being put out at the switch itself. So much that it actually melts the pigtail at the light switch connection. The light switch itself is destroyed. Its bad especcially when driving down the road and your headlamps, marker lights and dash light all go out. If i do not have a replacment part in my truck at the time, i have to find a spot in between switch position just to get my lights operational to "limp" my truck home. My choice of positions when the switch fails is headlamps with out markers and no dash lights or fog lamps markers and dash lights. Being dodge has such terrible headlamps i use fog lights to drive when this happenes. Believe it or not he fog lights are better than the driving lights. I recently saw a recall for dodge durangos with a under dash electrical problem. I would think that this wiring/headlamp switch problem should be a recall!thank you.
Straps broke on my gas tank dropping the tank to the hwy,which punctured the tank and 34 gals of diesel fuel was lost on the hwy. After checking this out with several different sources, it seams to be a recurring problem with dodge trucks why no service bulletins or owner notifications, to the original owner.
Dt: contact stated he had a fuel leak.he also checked the vehicle and found that the throttle cable was breaking, 6 out of 7 strands were broken.there is no recall on this vehicle.the vehicle is parked at this time. Repairs have been made to the vehicle.updated 11/7/2005. While searching for a new throttle cable the consumer discovered that the cable in his vehicle was of the type involved in a recall.the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Rear fuel tank strap broke allowing tank to drag on roadway ripped fuel lines at tank.
Continuous stalling while driving, smell of diesel fuel, and no start or crank over for a week.
The front brakes when applied are causing the truck to pull to either side.left front bearing seatl leaked, dealer has installed new hub and rotor assembly on left front, replaced pads and disc brakes, replaced caliper assembly.vehicle idles too fast, fuel injector pump replaced due to engine smoking.steering wheel was off center.
While driving at speed limit fuel line was leaking, causinga collision.
The injection pump failed and the vehicle started to idle wide open, consumer was unable to turn motor off with the key and had to stall the motor out.nlm
Fuel pump failure.
A non-metallic hose rubbing againstengine causes fuel leakage. This could lead to a possible fire underhose.dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
A fuel hose approximately 20" long with a diameter of 5/16" has split and is leaking diesel fuel in excessive amounts. Hose installed invehicle was not compatible with handling diesel fuel and it corroded. Dealership has not examinedvehicle.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Theunder part of the cargo area of the truck caught on fire due to the muffler catching fire, and there was also a hole in the gas tank. Dealer replaced muffler and fuel tank.
Excessive wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors. In addition,wheel cylinders /tie rod end/fuel injection pump/radio malfunctioned.
Fuel tank assembly leaked fuel.
Dt: the contact smelleda gasolineodor and was unaware of where the odor was coming from.this continued for a couple of weeks.the contact inspected underneath the vehicle and discoveredthat gasolinewas dripping from the gas tank onto the pavement.the vehicle was taken to an independent service shop.the mechanic confirmed a crack in the gas tank.the crack was actually on top of the gas tank at the fasteners and mounts that attached to the tank to the truck.the mechanic had no idea why this failure occurred.the mechaniccontacted chrysler in order to find a replacement, and they stated they did not have the tanks available for that model year.the mechanic also searched for aftermarket replacements and was unsuccessful.at this point there have been no repairs due to the lack of parts.the consumer waswaiting in limbo for a replacement tank that couldnot be found at this time.
Talked w/ several other ram owners with same problem. Dealer also confirmed that there has been several complaints about the malfunction with the diesel . I feel that because there is no way to know the amount of fuel in the vehicle when fueling this is a safety as well as an envirmental hazard.
1 off the mounts that holds gas tank broke. Tank fell about 10 inches under vehicle,which couldcause a major fire if it had fallen to the ground.
I was parkednext to a curb in a lot at work care was behind me. Had to go over curb at 1-2mph heard bangtire blew out. Drove across street, pulled into lot, got out, gas tank dragging ground and sloshed gas all over road. Driveshaft had been turning against metal plate on side of tank-straps broke-had no warning of anything wrong-had to have truck towed-sloshed gas all over trailer-drivers' parting words "pray for me". I called dodge told them i wasn't paying for a safety defect, and that i wasn't happy. They called dealer dealer took care of it no charge.very upsetting having gas tank fall off of what is supposed to be a heavy duty truck.appears only one strap holding tank up -no secondary supports.anybody else have this type of thing happened to them? i can't imagine being in a wreck if it is that fragile.
While filling the gas tank, just before it (gasoline) clicks on pump, would have an overflow or spillage. The vehicle has a single tank. The neck on the pipe filler does not work properly. Taking vehicle to dealer to have mechanic look at it.
On 9/20/2007 i took my 96 dodge pickup for an oil change and the attendant noticed that the front gas tank strap (1 of 2) was rusted through and broken. Upon further examination the back strap was found to be corroded also.
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the throttle would stick in the idle position causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
The fuel sending unit failed.*mjs
Gas gauge inside on the dodge ram 2500 diesel engines corodes and falls off after a short period of time. Our truck is a 1996 and the gauge broke in 1997. The price is too much to fix it and if fixed, was said that it would just break again. It is very hard to drive without knowing how full or empty your gas tank is. This is a very serious problem and needs to be looked into.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, fuel was smelled in the cabin and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, the contact noticed a crack in the fuel line. The contact was a certified mechanic and personally replaced the number four fuel injector line. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Vehicle was experiencing a problem with the door latch on the passenger's side. While backing out of the driveway driver's side door flew open inadvertantly although the doors were locked.
While driving 25 mph the hood flew up without warning. As a result the windshield was shattered.no impact reported. The dealer stated the secondary hood latch had failed.
Emergency brake failed.
The emergency brake failed while the vehicle was on and in neutral. The vehicle was parked at a 1% incline.
Transmission failed in reverse.
Pulling loaded cargo trailer on a hot day in heavy traffic kin san antonio, tx. All a sudden truck started slowing down and smoke started coming out from under the truck. Stopped and looked under and transmission fluid was coming out of transmission on to hot exhaust. The hot transmission fluid melted the plastic/nylon material at the fluid line of the transmission and caused fluid to spray all over the exhaust and under side of truck and onto the payment. Transmission and lines had to be replaced. I was not aware of this recall as i had never been contacted. I wish i had, i would have saved about $4000.00!!!!
After operating vehicle under heavy load (snowplowing), the hydraulic clutch line ruptured when the clutch was depressed and the hydraulic fluid ignited on the hot exhaust system. Note: there was a recall (nhtsa campaign id number : 99v115000 ) issued for the exact same problem with this make/model/year truck with a v10 engine verses the v8. The heat from the nearby exhaust pipe exceeded the temperature rating of the hydraulic clutch line material causing it to rupture.
Transmission will not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear must let off of gas in order to shift.garage told me that 3rd gear is gone and must be replaced.other people w/ 96 dodge rams are also having this problem
Dt*: the contact stated while placed in park with the engine idling, the vehicle went into reverse without warning.the vehicle was moving at about 5 mph.the sales/service dealer was notified but the contact was placed on hold and eventually the contact hung up.the manufacturer was not contacted.the problem occurred 3 times.there was no damage on the first incident, but an empty parked school bus was struck causing damage to the right front quarter panel, right door and the hood on the second occasion.on the third occasion, the vehicle struck the barn and feed trough, causing a broken headlight and a dented bumper.
The problem is the same as nhtsa campaign id number: 97v084000. This has happened three times since the truck was new. Each time there was a lot of smoke, but no fire. Twice the truck was towed to a dealer and once it stayed together, but was leaking badly. Chrysler corp. Says this truck is not included in the recall as does the dealer where it has been repaired. Twice the truck came to a stop where there was no shoulder to get off the roadway. Any information i could get would help.
Vehicle transmission will not shift without taking foot off accelerator to lower rpm.dealer states internal seal failure and transmission needs rebuilding.
Vehicle same problem asmentioned in recall#97v084000 concerning transmission. Dealer will not repair because this vehicle not included in recall due to vin.
No summary provided by consumer
Transmission slipped and vehicle stalled on the road.yh
Third gear lip seal failed in transmission.
There was a recall issued for a transmission cooling line failure 97 v 084.the dealership nor chrysler will honor the recall for this vehicle.*jg
1996 a518 dodge ram transmission went out. I have heard that they are awful transmissions and i believe that there needs to be a recall on the a518 transmission for 1996 dodge ram trucks!
Transmission not shifting properly.
1) w/rear abs brakes applied brakes but no response estimated speed 39 mph. 2) entire auto-trans burned completely w/truck only having 120 miles.tt
I was traveling in canada towing my fifth wheel win the transmission failed.we glided to the side of the road barely out of danger.the truck was towed to authorize chrysler dealer in st. Johns canada.the mechanic indicated the engine producers to much torque for the transmission to handle.i had the trailer weighed and it was 67 hundred pounds well within the range of the truck and transmission.my main concern now is fear this will occur again even though chrysler payed the bill i now an apprehensive about towing!hope you can provide some more information as i have been told his is a common problem with chrysler transmission.really looking for assistance to prevent recurrence.love the truck!but it's like a good friend who you hope will never leave you in a lurch.the other problem as i saw on your informationsheet was tires mine also expired in less than 25000 miles.the other problem is front brake makes pads they seen to have a limited life about 20000 miles, any help or suggestion here?
When driving 50 mph constantly, the truck locks up and you have no forward motion, the engine is still running, buthas no power.the truck has to drift to the side of the road.the truck has been taken to the dealer6 times.twice they put in brand new transmission, 4 times they've dropped out the transmission and took it apart.
Around the first of last month (oct)98 i noticed myauto tranny was acting funny when shifting from 2nd to 3rd.it shifts very late.sometimes it will not shift into 3rd gear without slowing down to make it shift.in trafic this really is a problem.people wonder why i slow down and i'm afraid i will get hit from the rear.i talked to dodge about this and they are talking about replacing my transmission.if they don't this is really going to upset me.a 30,000 dollar truck and only two years old.this should not happen.i feel strongly this is a safety issue that dodge should take care of.please give me some advice if dodge does not fix this problem.thanks
While pulling a trailer up hill, transmission connector melted, vehicle lost all fluids;some of the fluids sprayed on muffler and started smoking.*scc
Transmission slips.
Heat is on the module and will catch on fire. The transmission failed and was rebuilt. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for the money he paid to have the transmission rebuilt. *yd
While vehicle is in park, could move the pawl from park to drive, but vehicle will not move, and providing no power.
Plastic quick disconnect on automatic transmission cooler line melted, causing transmission failure/fluid leak.
Transmission fluid is leaking out.
Transmission cooling lines failing at the connector when under hot temperatures
While traveling up side of a mountain 25 to 30 mph and pulling a trailer,nylon bushing running from transmission to oil cooler melted, resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.dealership made repairs to vehicle at consumer's expense. Dealership informed consumer vehicle was not affected by any recall.the consumer stated that dealer said exhaust system caused extra heat, but the main heat source comes from the inside and not from the outside because of the transmission friction.
While driving uphill the quick connect disconnected line from the transmission andtransmission melted. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership.the cooler line press connect and 2 quick fittings were replaced at owner's expense.
Transmission pressure line blew off.
Auxilliary transmission cooling system hoses that run to the front of the radiator are too short to reach bed of auxilliary radiator, this causes the transmission fluid to leak and lose power and momentum, consumer states all diesel trucks with auxilliary transmission cooler's have this defect.
Automatic transmission high temperature line connector melted, causing vehicle to lose all transmission fluid.fluid sprayed on muffler,transmission, and all over the ground. Vehicle stalled in middle of road. May need a new transmission. Consumer believethis failure is exactly the same as recall #722 (97v-084).
While pulling a trailer upamountain pass, pulled over to let traffic goe by, saw large cloud of white smoke, discovered that transmission fluid overheated and dumped on ground, rendering vehicle inoperative.
Dt*: the contact stated the plastic transmission cooler fittings melted causing all of the transmission fluid to leak out very quickly.there is a nhtsa recall, # 97v084000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
Recall 97v084000 concerning transmission cooling line. While pulling a 5th wheel trailer up a incline at 30 mph vehicle stopped while in motion, and white smoke camefrom under the hood. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall.
I believe this is covered in your recall 97v084000 - transmission cooler line to transmission split and or fitting failed causing loss of all transmission fluid.facotry dealer vaguely referenced recall and i located it on your web site.i contacted daimler/chriysler recall center at 800-853-1403 and they took complaint reference # 9992910 and then told me that there was no such recall on item and your 97v084000 was a technical service bulletin.local dealer indicates this recall does not show on their database. Some indication that it was over two years old.my insurance had $340 tow bill and i was out $278.43 in repairs.i noticed extreme amount of smoke from under vehicle and was able to stop before damaging transmission other than running out of fluid. I would like to know if there is a recall and what is going on here.thank you for your assistance.
While driving the vehicle the rear axle disassembled and separated from the truck. Dealer says no evidence of malfunction.
The axle snapped while driving.*nlm
After operating vehicle under heavy load (snowplowing), the hydraulic clutch line ruptured when the clutch was depressed and the hydraulic fluid ignited on the hot exhaust system. Note: there was a recall (nhtsa campaign id number : 99v115000 ) issued for the exact same problem with this make/model/year truck with a v10 engine verses the v8. The heat from the nearby exhaust pipe exceeded the temperature rating of the hydraulic clutch line material causing it to rupture.
Drive shaft/cruise control, and battery malfunctioned.the original tires on the vehicle wore out within 20 months after it was purchased. The keyless entry system does not always operate properly. Owner indicated a "2-point belt"restraint system.however, the equipment listing a unibelt restraint system.
I was parkednext to a curb in a lot at work care was behind me. Had to go over curb at 1-2mph heard bangtire blew out. Drove across street, pulled into lot, got out, gas tank dragging ground and sloshed gas all over road. Driveshaft had been turning against metal plate on side of tank-straps broke-had no warning of anything wrong-had to have truck towed-sloshed gas all over trailer-drivers' parting words "pray for me". I called dodge told them i wasn't paying for a safety defect, and that i wasn't happy. They called dealer dealer took care of it no charge.very upsetting having gas tank fall off of what is supposed to be a heavy duty truck.appears only one strap holding tank up -no secondary supports.anybody else have this type of thing happened to them? i can't imagine being in a wreck if it is that fragile.
Driving down interstate in 5th gear when vehicle suddenly, without warning lost 5th gear.
While driving on the highway the fifth gear in my transmission fell off the shaft. Dodge has issued a service bulletin, sept.25,1998, but has not issued a recall. I wonder if that somehow this might cause an accident. The service bulletin number is 21-10-98 rev. A.
Front coil spring broke, which caused front end to drop.there is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included although it has the same problem. Also,occupant received a recall for the wiring harness which he never had repaired, and lost the recall notice. Manufacturerstated that this vehicle wasnot included in wiring harness recall.also, 5th gear quit for the second time, first time covered under extended warranty, this time owner must pay for repair.chrysler has issued an updated nut for this problem.*ml
Transmission was destroyed due to loss of fluid.nlmon one occasion, while pulling utility trailer, 2 tires delaminated.all 5 tires had to be replaced.on a second occasion, two tires delaminated on the 1996 jaco 28 foot 5th wheeltrailer causing damage to the trailer.all five tires on the trailer were replaced.on a third occasion, right front tire (wrangler at lt245/75r16 m+s dot md11 btov 197 234r) delaminated on the truck. Goodyear paid 50 percent prorate of four tires based on tread depth.however, consumer thought goodyear would pay 100 percent of the cost on the factory defect tire and consumer would pay for remaining three tires.consumer paid for the four new at/s wranglers.
Transmission began shifting at 50000 miles, at 70000 miles, vehicle would not go in reverse and would not shift into 3rd gear, dealer replaced transmission at 74000 miles.
Auxilliary transmission cooling system hoses that run to the front of the radiator are too short to reach bed of auxilliary radiator, this causes the transmission fluid to leak and lose power and momentum, consumer states all diesel trucks with auxilliary transmission cooler's have this defect.
Transfer case has been rebuilt two times and owner has not used 4-wheel since purchasing the vehicle.
Drive shaft/cruise control, and battery malfunctioned.the original tires on the vehicle wore out within 20 months after it was purchased. The keyless entry system does not always operate properly. Owner indicated a "2-point belt"restraint system.however, the equipment listing a unibelt restraint system.
Drivers side seat belt won't retract when released.
3-year old son injuried himself on the center captain's chair which was covered by a piece of fabric.when the seat was positioned forward or backward, it exposed the metal track.but on the front passenger's seat,whether positioned forward or backward, it was not exposed.this was a design flaw.days later, child was in the middle of captain's chair directly behind the driver.driver's seat was up forward, exposing the metal tracking.driver had to applybrakes suddenly to avoid hitting a dog,causing the middle captain's chair seat belt cable to snap, and child flew out,hitting his head on the metal track.contacted dealer, and he was not able to help.contacted the manufacturer forseat belt conversion package that was put on by elk enterprises.they were no longer in business.the cable on the other center captain chair was wearing out.chrysler says they are unable to help because it was not a manufacturer defect. *ml
Vehicle was hit from rear.metal in head rest penetrated the back of drivers scalp and caused severe trauma resulting in swelling in the brain.
Consumer just pulled into driveway, when drivers seat hinge broke, causing seat back to collapse backwards, the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
While driving on a city street, i lost my power steering, causing me to almost have a rear end collision with the vehicle in front of me. I had my truck towed to a local dealership, they found my brake system to be contaminated and told me that all parts of the system with rubber in them would have to be replaced. After about a week and a half, i was informed that they could find all the parts except one, the combination or proportioning valve. I paid for the diagnostics test and had the truck towed to another local dealer-i needed a second opinion, not understanding why a dealership could not fix my truck. I told the second dealership my story, they did a diagnostic test of their own and came up with the same exact conclusion, including the fact that they could not find the combination valve. I bought another car and was planning on selling the truck, but now am unable to do that, as it has no brakes and they can't be fixed. I'm writing this in hopes that someone else that is looking to buy a truck like this understands the situation if this problem happens to them.
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right. Vehicle has been in for repair at 22000 miles, replaced entire brake system,also at 28000 replaced the entire system.
Front rotors failed.
Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use.vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.
Brakes failed.
Premature wear and failure of rear brake shoes.brakes have been repeatedly repaired; problem still exist.
Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use.vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.
Entire braking system failure cannot be repaired due to engineering defect.vehicle involved in three collisions due to brake failure.
Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use.vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.
Steering and braking malfunctions.
While travelingwith heavy load vehicle exprencde extended stopping distance. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Abs brakes failed seven times. Also replaced rotors.
When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop situation, the vehicle brakes failed.please describe.
When applying the abs brakes, the right side brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to flip over.please provide details.
The rear brakes with abs are not performing. When the brakes are applied the car swerves left or right.
Applied the abs brakes to come to a stop and the pedal went to the floor (no brakes),resulting in an accident. Please give more information.
Brake system still not functioning correctly as of sept 12, 1999. In mediation with one dealership, waiting for reponse. Have been told by my mediator that this seems like a manufacturer's defect. In 2 dealerships 12 times for brakes. No one has fixed them properly yet. I've been told by mediator to find out if the newer models have the same problem. If not, what was done to correct problem. Can this be retrofitted to my vehicle. If nothing can be done to repair this vehicle i'm taking chrylser to court for a replacement. Please advise or comment.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing accident.
Owner has abs brakes,he states that when he uses his brakes vehicle pulls to the right,owner is concerned about this problem.
The vehicle's abs braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident.previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.
Loss of vacuum power assist overnight, no brakes until vacuum pump builds up pressure.lost control of vehicle and rolled into the street due to loss of brakes. Also front brakes pulll to the right.
While driving tried to make a suddenstop.pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle continued to still travel. Consumer depressed the break again and the vehicle stopped.
While coming down a hill and turninga load, applied the brakes and the whole front end shookviolently.also,steering wheel vibrated right and left.contacted dealer.
Rotors and disc changed twice. Brakes have been changed every 10-15,000 miles. Consumer doesn't haul anythng to wearbrakes out.servicemansaid braking systemwas inadequate, causingextendedstopping distance, light came on, and brakes failed.
Whenever consumer is driving on wet or damp roads the brakes would lock-up if applied.
Under a hard stop, if the rear wheels bounce any, the brakes will fail.
Rear brakes failed, and vehicle pulled eitherto the right or left, incident occurred at any time and at any speed. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. It resulted in three accidents.
When braking vehicle pulls toleft or right, and it is very servere at times.vehicle has been into repair shop over 14 times for pulling.the vehicle had defect, but the manufacturer was unwilling to rectify the problem.this vehicle was not safe to drive.
1) w/rear abs brakes applied brakes but no response estimated speed 39 mph. 2) entire auto-trans burned completely w/truck only having 120 miles.tt
Whenever brakes are applied, vehicle would pull hard to the left. Very dangerous when towing trailer. Took to dealer & had zone representative come in to check. Had everything on brakes replaced, but problem still exists. Was told to try arbitration.
While driving vehicle would pull toright whenabs brakeswere applied. Hadbrakes repaired and problem had continued. Had taken vehicle to dealership at least 15 times for problem, but had not been resolved. The would not slowvehicle down like it should. Complained to dealerand mechanic since bought it new. Les schwarb was referred by mechanic, but problem still exists.
Applying brakes vehicle would swerve left/right; another vehicle stopped suddenly, applied brakes (abs) hard,but vehicle didn't stop; turned to avoid hitting vehicle, insteadhit pole,air bag didn't deploy. Taken to dealership for repairs. Have invoices.
Dealership and chrysler have acknowledged that this is a known fault and a technical service bulletin has been filed with nhtsa yet they refuse to resolve the problem citing that the vehicle has been modified with an aftermarket lift kit. I have been in contact with one other dodge vehicle owner with the same problem. His name is richard hardy (714) 964-0483. He has also been denied warranty work. He, along with a local suspension shop have worked to identify the problem with the brakes and suspension. Unable to locate the problem, he submitted to dodge's demoands of removing the lift kit ( this is a difficult 6 hour process). The problem still existed when the lift kit was removed. When the vehicle was returned to mr. Hardy after the warranty work was completed it still exhibits the same problem. As this is a known problem and existed prior to the installation of the lift kit, i have refused to remove my lift kit as it has no bearing on remedying the problem. I am appealing to you to help me resolve this issue.
The front brakes when applied are causing the truck to pull to either side.left front bearing seatl leaked, dealer has installed new hub and rotor assembly on left front, replaced pads and disc brakes, replaced caliper assembly.vehicle idles too fast, fuel injector pump replaced due to engine smoking.steering wheel was off center.
When the brakes are applied the brakes go to the floor, reslting in extended stopping distance.dealer has repairedthe vehicle several times,and the problem still exists.
No summary listed for above vvehicle.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle experiencing brake failure on five occasions when shifting in reverse. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vacuum system needed to be replaced,and was unable to replace it due to national back orders.
Anti lock brakes fail when 4 wheel drive is activated.
Just pulled away from green light when another vehicle pulled out also. Consumer's vehicle's engine roared after being hit. Traveled 30ft & hit telephone pole. Had no steering or brake control. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact with the pole. The right front end was only hit slightly.
When applying the brakespedal goes to the floor., vehicle only slows down and does not stops. Also, when applying the brakes the abs warning light comes on. Dealer has turned off the abs warning light, andtherewas no problem. Owner says the problem is still happening.
When driving at any speed t abs brakes lock up, and all tires squeal.
While driving at various speeds and applying the abs brakes,rear brakes do not catch,front brakes work only, vehicle continues to experience extended stopping distance before stopping fully. Taken to dealership again.
While driving at 40 mph applied the brakes and the brakes were hard, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.
Insufficient brakes traveling down grade will overheat and pedal application is reduced. Please describe details.tt
The vehicle pulls/drifts to the left when braking urgently at all speeds, the rotors, drums, and tracking bar have been replaced twice but the problem still persists.nlm
Vehicle pulls severely to the right when applying the brakes.
While driving applied the brakes and the vehicle would pull to the right. Also once the vehicle pulled to the right there wassevere pulling in the steering wheel, the steering wheel will pull right out of hand. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that they did not know how to fix the vehicle.
Vehicle pulls severely to the right when applying the brakes.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right. Consumer has contacted the dealer on4 occasions and the dealer has yet to replace any parts.
Brake pedal hard at times, no braking power on occasion.
Between jan.1998 through oct. 1999 vehicle has been through eight sets of brakes, front rotors turned three times, rear drums turned once, excessive wear of the brake components.*mjs
The front brakes when applied are causing the truck to pull to either side.left front bearing seatl leaked, dealer has installed new hub and rotor assembly on left front, replaced pads and disc brakes, replaced caliper assembly.vehicle idles too fast, fuel injector pump replaced due to engine smoking.steering wheel was off center.
When aplying the brakes vehicle pulled to the side .
For 3 years and 30,000 miles, i have made 3 trips to reno dodge for service under warranty because the vehicle does not drive straight. It pulls to the right. For the last three years, dodge has told me that it doesn't. After my trip to kansas and keeping the wheel cranked 1/4 turn to the left to keep the truck going straight, all the way there and back, i was fed up.
Excessive wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors. In addition,wheel cylinders /tie rod end/fuel injection pump/radio malfunctioned.
Front brakesare wearing out prematurely, causing loss of brakes. Techincal service bulletin for defect.the rear brake shoes have the incorrect wheel cylinder installed by the manufacturer.this forces the front disc brakes to do all the braking for the vehicle.*ml
A number of dodge trucks have this same problem, mild to severe pulling when braking, mine is so bad that it will change lanes unless you counter steer just before hitting the brakes.
When front brakes are applied vehiclepulls to the left. *sd
While coming down a hill and turninga load, applied the brakes and the whole front end shookviolently.also,steering wheel vibrated right and left.contacted dealer.
When the brakes were depressed, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. Which was caused by a failed disc brake, the dealer replaced the disc brake , however the problem recurred.
Caliperson passenger's side grab too hard, causing the steering wheel to move to the right.
Front brake calipers failed.
Brakes pads failed.
Brake pad failed causing noise.qcaw
The vehicle's abs braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident.previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.
Brakeswear excessively after being applied. Brakes were changed. 6,000 miles later, needed replacing after making squeaking noise. Informed by mechanic rear cylinders too small for brakes on truck. Given printout from napa, indicating defective cylinders. Not enough pressure for rear brakes from cylinders. Contacted manufacturer & informed consumerof a tsbregarding front pads and shoes & cylinders.
Brake pads replaced five times.
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front right brake pads and shoes. Also there is very poor stopping distance, andvehicle pulls to either right or left when braking. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
The vehicle's abs braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident.previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.
Abs brakes failed seven times. Also replaced rotors.
Consumer having problem with rotors continually warping after being replaced on two occasions.vehicle is still in shop at this time,and dealer isstill unable to resolve this problem.
The rear adjusting brakes does not adjust on right and left brake,causing more wear and tear on the brake pad, which as aresult may cause extended stopping distance.please provide further information.
Brake drums out of round causing vibration and intermittent failure almost resulting in one accident.
Rear brake drums failed, causing vibration while braking.
The vehicle's abs braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident.previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.
Excessive wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors. In addition,wheel cylinders /tie rod end/fuel injection pump/radio malfunctioned.
Brakeswear excessively after being applied. Brakes were changed. 6,000 miles later, needed replacing after making squeaking noise. Informed by mechanic rear cylinders too small for brakes on truck. Given printout from napa, indicating defective cylinders. Not enough pressure for rear brakes from cylinders. Contacted manufacturer & informed consumerof a tsbregarding front pads and shoes & cylinders.
While drivingat 30 mph applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor,resulting in extended stopping distance.vehicle was towed to an independent shop, technician found that brake lines were rusted and leaked fuel.
While operating my 1996 dodge ram 2500 ext cab 4x4 diesel, i suddenly lost the normal braking, on the vehicle i swerved to the right to avoid hitting another vehicle, just barely missing another in slowing/stopping(only had front brakes).the rear steel brake line had rusted through, located inside rear frame rail drivers side, next to fuel tank,where the bracket holds the line next to the frame.this vehicle is only 8 years old, and extremely well maintained(maintenance records available)i also noticed that the other coated (zink) lines are also rusting.the line was replaced. Should this be happening????????? system has silicone brake fluid.***i have the rusted brake line if someone needs to inspect it.***if someone needs to see it.
While turning right or left consumer heard a loud knockingnoise coming from the front.consumer noticed that the front tires were rubbing against the brake lines. This caused the brake lines to wear out prematurely.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.
Main brake line has rusted and ruptured, other line is deteriorated. The line ruptured at home not on the road. This could have been a dangerous situation.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle experiencing brake failure on five occasions when shifting in reverse. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vacuum system needed to be replaced,and was unable to replace it due to national back orders.
After stopping about 4 or 5 timeshad no vaccum assist on the brakes, causing driver to rear end another vehicle anddamaging the front bumper. The dealer was aware of the problem, and stated that a largervacuum tank could be installed to correct prolbem at owner's expense.
Vehicle serviced per recall for vacuum relief valve.brake problems continue and has been determined to be a vacuum problem in the brake booster.
Loss of vacuum power assist overnight, no brakes until vacuum pump builds up pressure.lost control of vehicle and rolled into the street due to loss of brakes. Also front brakes pulll to the right.
When braking at any speed, the brake pedal felt hard and braking distance was extended. The consumer noticed the hose to the brake booster was oily.there was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.
The vacuum system was replaced twice due to oil contamination.consumer was told about a recall on the check valve.per manufacturer.this vehicle was not affected.however the check valve was missing on this vehicle.recall#97v068000.this caused the heater/a/c controls to fail and the vacuum hose leading to the master cylinder booster system.(full of oil and not functioning)the hose which lead to the brake booster was soft.the consumer had work done to the brake wiring system but immediately after the brake light had come on as the consumer was leaving the service dealer.the dealer didn't address the vacuum oil problem, but wanted to fix the unrelated problems.the air vent would not close while the vehicle was in motion. *scc
I went to stop at a red light under normal conditions and the brake petal went to the floor and i rear ended an suv.my vehicle was towed to a repair shop to find that three of the four brake lines rusted out and the one that stayed intact was leaking.i did heavy damage to the suv as well as pushed in my bumper and damaged the hood.also the application of the emeregency brake did nothing.
The contact owns a 1996 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 45-55 mph, the vehicle experienced severe front end shakes and vibration when driving over grooved pavement. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer urness motors (505 cherry heights road, the dalles, or. 97058) and the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 176,000. *dt*dtconsumer asks for safety recall and stated he could not drive on open freeway.
While driving at any speeed and keeping the steering wheel straght, steering wheel will go from side to side. Consumer can't keep control ofsteering. Vehicle has been in repair shop for the problem, anddealer still hasn't fixed the problem.
My 96 ram 2500 has a major steering/handling problem at or about any high speed if i hit any potholes, rough spots, or if i turn my steering wheel to the left for a prolong period of time my steering wheel starts shaking like i have blown a tire violently shaking/hopping so erratic that it shakes a 20 lb backpack off of my passengers seat and on to the floorboard. I have to bring the truck to an immediate stop to elevate the problem. This works until the next bump or rough spot in the road. The other day my girlfriends brother was following me in my 98 taurus and said that he thought for sure i was going to roll or lose control. He stated that my front wheels were shaking violently left to right although i was in a straight on my steering wheel. I have had the truck in the shop several times 1. Converse county motors, douglas, wyoming. The mechanic stated that the track bar was faulty so it was replaced by the next shop listed below. Amount spent at this shop with being an employee was $40.00 labor and $214.19 for a complete replaced front driveline.2. Ok wrecking, douglas, wyoming- i have taken the truck to this shop after replacing the steering stabilizer shock, passenger side tie rod, front shocks, and front brakes. They replaced track bar and front brake lines. Total spent this repair $432.60 they notified me that the front end components were now tight and it shouldn't do it anymore no such luck!!to my dismay i still can't get this problem resolved i have heard about this problem quite frequentlynhtsa please come drive my truck and you will be shocked at this problem!!!! major safety problem with steering and handling!!!
I was driving down the road doing about 55mph and all of a sudden started to have a bad vibration. It caused the whole truck to shake. I pulled over and looked under it and all around it but found nothing.i continued to drive it and it drove fine.every time it gets around 55 it starts the shaking.i keep finding online that it is called the "death wobble" and that there have been multiple cases.
Steering and braking malfunctions.
While driving applied the brakes and the vehicle would pull to the right. Also once the vehicle pulled to the right there wassevere pulling in the steering wheel, the steering wheel will pull right out of hand. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that they did not know how to fix the vehicle.
The steering column on this truck has gotten very hot under the ignition switch area. So hot in fact that the wires and plastic column cover have smoked and melted through. I feel there may be a fire soon.the dealership says nothing is wrong with my model year but the melted hole in my steering column says otherwise i've read there was a recall of this nature but was told in no uncertain terms that they would not be helping me.help...
When driving their is a lot of play in the steering which causes oversteering somitimes, and constant wear on the steering joints or the tracking bar.dealer has been contacted.
Death wobble
The front brakes when applied are causing the truck to pull to either side.left front bearing seatl leaked, dealer has installed new hub and rotor assembly on left front, replaced pads and disc brakes, replaced caliper assembly.vehicle idles too fast, fuel injector pump replaced due to engine smoking.steering wheel was off center.
There is to much play in the steering wheel,purchased truck new . Please describe .
Pitman shaft broke.
There is to much play in the steering wheel,purchased truck new . Please describe .
When starting vehicle in morning, there is no power assist. The vaccum system loses power overnight. Have to wait a while before restarting & to move. Took to dealer for repairs, but informed it was a design flaw & could notchange or fix the problem.
Just pulled away from green light when another vehicle pulled out also. Consumer's vehicle's engine roared after being hit. Traveled 30ft & hit telephone pole. Had no steering or brake control. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact with the pole. The right front end was only hit slightly.
This part has been replaced 3 times since i bought the vehicle. First time was at 62,000, when it quickley developed lose steering and then again at 100,000 miles and now at 157000 miles. When i had the second one done i was told that this was a common problem with this truck. The dealer said that dodge had made a correction to this part and that the one they put on at 62,000 miles was the new model. But it failed at 100,000.i contacted dodge and they claimed they have had no problems, but the dealer said there has been and also the front end shop that replaced the one at 100,000. I feel this could be a safety issue if it let go completely while driving. I would be glad to help you research this problem.
Pitman arm broke/failed.
Drive shaft/cruise control, and battery malfunctioned.the original tires on the vehicle wore out within 20 months after it was purchased. The keyless entry system does not always operate properly. Owner indicated a "2-point belt"restraint system.however, the equipment listing a unibelt restraint system.
Consumer was driving about 5 mph and was making a turn and lost steering, ran off the road into the ball pit, and the tie rod end broke.
Excessive wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors. In addition,wheel cylinders /tie rod end/fuel injection pump/radio malfunctioned.
Dash on my dodge truck cracking up.
Dashboard for 1996 dodge ram truck.cracked until nothing but pieces of sharp edges and exposed wiring and metal support below .
The paint is coming off in big spots.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard disintegrated to the point that the wires underneath were visible. There was no warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that there were no recalls and the dashboard needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
1996 dodge ram 2500 cracked dash.
Truck would not quit leaking inside truck no windows down or doors open after rain? found through a boroscope investigation that truck welded seams were not properly sealed after the welding took place. Windshield wiper motors removed and in between cab under window motor numerous welds were found to be leaking. Labor intensive to reseal. Cost $1,900 to reseal faulty welds from mexico!
The dash is a big pile of junk! hard plastic with a vibrating diesel? turns to pieces and falls into defroster ducts, floor, all in cab of truck! this is why you don't buy dodge or you buy it for only cummins diesel power! thats one of the only things that seldom breaks and needs fixing! take the power train away and you would not sell another! booo! no good dash!
Attempted to turn on headlights.headlight switch pulled out from dis-integrated instrument panel plastic. Had to release steering wheel and hold body of headlight switch with one hand while operating switch control with other hand.this dodge ram's dash cover has completely cracked away several years ago.now, the actual instrument panel is dis-integrating.currently the headlight switch, the overdrive switch and auxiliary power outlet are hanging by wires. The drink holder and radio are removed as their mounting support is gone.
There is a crack across the whole short side of bed of vehicle. Vehicle has never been used to haulanything.
Consumer states while making a right hand turn the drivers side door swung open.consumer states if it was not for the seatbelt someone would have been injured.consumer states that the metal in door has fatigue..*jg
Hood hinges on early models full size dodge trucks can slide out of slot thus releasing spring.should any one be in the area they could receive a serious injury.later models put a retainer preventing spring from sliding out of slot and releasing.
Weld failure in the area where the sheet metal is held together/attaches the pivot pins to the truck bed, the weld failured causes prevents the tailgate from staying in position.
Whentruck is being driven at 65 mph, and a bump in the road is hit,driver's side front wheel bounces out of control. This has been an ongoing problem for over a year. Dealereship is not able to duplicate this problem. Please provide any furhter information.
I have a 1996 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with 5.9l turbo diesel. The front passenger side spring/shock tower is ripping from the frame, driver side is cracked. Dodge will do nothing be cause it doesn't fall within their recall dates. Safety recall no.835. This as far as i am concerned means nothing, my vehicle was built early summer of 1995, not sure exactly.this is a big problem i am without a vehicle. Chrysler told me to file a complaint, and so i am. [xxx].thanks,[xxx]. Updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
When braking vehiclepulls hard to the left.dealer has beennotified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Dealership and chrysler have acknowledged that this is a known fault and a technical service bulletin has been filed with nhtsa yet they refuse to resolve the problem citing that the vehicle has been modified with an aftermarket lift kit. I have been in contact with one other dodge vehicle owner with the same problem. His name is richard hardy (714) 964-0483. He has also been denied warranty work. He, along with a local suspension shop have worked to identify the problem with the brakes and suspension. Unable to locate the problem, he submitted to dodge's demoands of removing the lift kit ( this is a difficult 6 hour process). The problem still existed when the lift kit was removed. When the vehicle was returned to mr. Hardy after the warranty work was completed it still exhibits the same problem. As this is a known problem and existed prior to the installation of the lift kit, i have refused to remove my lift kit as it has no bearing on remedying the problem. I am appealing to you to help me resolve this issue.
Death wobble
Vehicle vibrates so severely it gives driver a false sense of control.
The contact owns a 1996 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 45-55 mph, the vehicle experienced severe front end shakes and vibration when driving over grooved pavement. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer urness motors (505 cherry heights road, the dalles, or. 97058) and the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 176,000. *dt*dtconsumer asks for safety recall and stated he could not drive on open freeway.
Vehicle vibrates.
I was driving down the road doing about 55mph and all of a sudden started to have a bad vibration. It caused the whole truck to shake. I pulled over and looked under it and all around it but found nothing.i continued to drive it and it drove fine.every time it gets around 55 it starts the shaking.i keep finding online that it is called the "death wobble" and that there have been multiple cases.
Knocking noise in right front suspension also noticed its been reported by others. It should be recall.
When driving the truck at highway speed andhitting a series of bumps in the road, the front end of the truck begins to shake and it's very hard to keep control of the truck. Have to slow down rapidly to about 25mph in order to maintain control of the truck.
Front axle shimmies and vibrates violently at highway speeds.vehicle has been inspected. Pleas provide additional information.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension.while driving vehicle started jumping.the consumer has taken the vehicle to get it fixed 5 times.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Problems with front end shaking violently at 60mph after going over a series of bumps in the roadway.
Vehicle has excessive play in the steering, pulls to the right and wears out front brake pads frequently.
Dodge ex cab 2500 4x4 shakes violently on the highway, just aligned by the dealer i was told it was a normal dodge problem and had something to do with the factory front end parts.
Between jan.1998 through oct. 1999 vehicle has been through 5 track bar (axle replacements) and three ball joint replacements.*mjs
Recallcampaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear.vehicle was making a clunking noise while driving over bumps, pot holes or uneven road surface.vehicle was taken to a repair shop, andmechanic determined that both upper ball joints needed to be replaced.manufacturer was contacted.manufacturer informed the consumer that his vehicle probl was not covered under a recall.
Both front tires severely cupped and this was due to inadequate shocks in the front.
Shocks failed.
All of these applied to my moms truck of was built only months before mine and of chrysler will not authorize to fix, the suspension is the latest., it broke on monday and my moms received her notice last friday, chrysler will not autorize dealer to fix even thow they are aware it is the same as recall.????? why ???? they say the cutoff is march of 95 and my trucks clearing date is 9/95, its the same problem and is very dangerous, the spring perch is broken in half on drivers side, this is were all the weight of the trick sits on the front and the pass side is cracked, if you have any questions i will fax the recall notice and pcitures of my truck. Thanks.
Front coil spring broke, which caused front end to drop.there is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included although it has the same problem. Also,occupant received a recall for the wiring harness which he never had repaired, and lost the recall notice. Manufacturerstated that this vehicle wasnot included in wiring harness recall.also, 5th gear quit for the second time, first time covered under extended warranty, this time owner must pay for repair.chrysler has issued an updated nut for this problem.*ml
Rear wheel bearing seal failed twice.
Between jan.1998 through oct. 1999 vehicle has been through 5 track bar (axle replacements) and three ball joint replacements.*mjs
Tire blowout.
Lt245/75 r 16 m+s load range eone tire halfway delaminated, 2nd tire now has bulge.( dot number:tire size: lt245/75r1 )
Goodyear wrangler attire failure on truck and trailer due to delamination. (dot number: md11tiresize: lt245/75r16) one of the tire failures caused minor damage to the vehicle.
Tires replaced four times. (second vehicle on doc# 535094)
Tire blowout.
Per news releases re pending investigation goodyear load range e tires:my vehicle was delivered with goodyear tires in question.tires began immediate failure by scalloping leading edges of all tread blocks.alignment, steering, balance all checked & w/in specs.at 3150 miles rotation made worse.at 3260 miles dodge agreed to replace 4 tires w/ michelin lts m&s; refused to change spare, same size.tires finally received at 4477 miles.by then tread had scalloped off as much as 11/32".don't know if this is the pending investagation material, but i can document all with ro's & tire measurement data.fyi:5th (spare tire) sold as used at major loss and matching michelin purchased out-of-pocket.call for further information if required. (tiresize: 245/75r16e)( dot number:tire size: 245/75r16e )
Bridge stone/firestone dueler at tires blewout.this was not a recall tire, but consumer thought these tires should also be recalled.
Drive shaft/cruise control, and battery malfunctioned.the original tires on the vehicle wore out within 20 months after it was purchased. The keyless entry system does not always operate properly. Owner indicated a "2-point belt"restraint system.however, the equipment listing a unibelt restraint system.
Tire blowout.
Bridgestone/firestone tire, model dueler at blewout. According to consumer these tires should also be recalled.consumer states the left rear tire blew out with out warning and destroyed left side of the truck bed also left side door and rear bumper.
I was parkednext to a curb in a lot at work care was behind me. Had to go over curb at 1-2mph heard bangtire blew out. Drove across street, pulled into lot, got out, gas tank dragging ground and sloshed gas all over road. Driveshaft had been turning against metal plate on side of tank-straps broke-had no warning of anything wrong-had to have truck towed-sloshed gas all over trailer-drivers' parting words "pray for me". I called dodge told them i wasn't paying for a safety defect, and that i wasn't happy. They called dealer dealer took care of it no charge.very upsetting having gas tank fall off of what is supposed to be a heavy duty truck.appears only one strap holding tank up -no secondary supports.anybody else have this type of thing happened to them? i can't imagine being in a wreck if it is that fragile.
Lt245/75 r 16 m+s load range eone tire halfway delaminated, 2nd tire now has bulge. (tiresize: lt245/75r1)( dot number:tire size: lt245/75r1 )
Pe00 020;consumer was traveling about 60mph onhighway, and heard air coming from tires.then, vehicle started to swing from left to right.he was able to pull over to the right.right front sidewall was sliced.a big hole was inside sidewall,this happened onthursday. Tires were firestone wilderness, p26570r16.then, on the 7/29/00 left front tire exploded whilevehicle was parked on the curb.tire were brand new.dot #v672 wl2,all tires had less than 3000 miles on them and both failures experienced sidewall separation.
On a busy street, in daylight, in good weather, traveling at slow speed....the spare tire just fell off into the road.inspection by owner shows the cable that holds it in place broke.thankful not to be at high speed on the interstate.
Oriignal equipment on 1996, dodge, 2500, goodyear wrangler at tire size 24575r16. Passenger's rear tire tread came off which caused major body damage, and almostresulted ina crash.please provide further information. Dot #md11c20v303.
Was driving 57mph towing a trailer when vehicle started to shimmy. Suddenly vehicle jumped up & down. Heard a loud awful noise. Vehicle went out of control. Manged to controlle vehicle & move to side of road & stop. Checked vehicle & tires. Noticedright rear tire had lost its tread. It had peeled off & was flapping up against vehicle & thentrailer after breaking loose. Tire was still inflated. Contact road service & spare was placed on vehicle. Arrived home & contacted insurance co. & representative came & checked vehicle. Informed owner not to drive vehicle on those tires.goodyear wrangler at lt245/75r16 ms load ranger e with 26,000 miles on it. Was on a dodge ram 2500.all the other three tires are showing sign of possible tread separation.
Two years ago,2 out of 4 tires had tread separation,consumer replaced tires with same make.15000 miles later, consumer experienced another blowout with one of the replacement tires, still had 50 % of tread left.p245/75r16, load range e,original equipment.goodyear will only replace one tire, dot # md11c20v505, goodyear wrangler at.
Transmission was destroyed due to loss of fluid.nlmon one occasion, while pulling utility trailer, 2 tires delaminated.all 5 tires had to be replaced.on a second occasion, two tires delaminated on the 1996 jaco 28 foot 5th wheeltrailer causing damage to the trailer.all five tires on the trailer were replaced.on a third occasion, right front tire (wrangler at lt245/75r16 m+s dot md11 btov 197 234r) delaminated on the truck. Goodyear paid 50 percent prorate of four tires based on tread depth.however, consumer thought goodyear would pay 100 percent of the cost on the factory defect tire and consumer would pay for remaining three tires.consumer paid for the four new at/s wranglers.
While driving with my wife & two grand daughters, at 60-65 mph in a 1996 dodge ram 2500 pulling challenger travel trailor, left rear tire had a tread separation; original equipment, tire size lt245/75r16, damaging left rear fender well and side panel. I had to replace pickup box side panel. The tread wrapped around axle and damaged left rear brake line. The tire did not blow-out. I maintained control of vehicles, which were fish-tailing, and was able to slow down and stop on shoulder of hiway. The hiway was clear of debris and i had been driving about 1 hour with temperatures of 90 - 95f.
Three goodyear wrangler at tires p245/75r16 m&s tires dot md11 btov 505 022rj have experienced tread separation, consumer could feel tires bouncing while driving.
While driving about 70 mph tread on the rear passenger's side tire came off.driver was able to maintain control ofvehicle. Original tire equipment on a 1996, dodge, ram. Tire size lt24575r16. Tire mileage at 29,000. The driver first noticed vibration followed by loud thumping.then the tire tread came off and shortlythe tire blew out.
Metal on both sides ofbolts of trailor hitch cracked which could cause a crash.
Consumer was hooked up to a stock trailor with 20 sheep weighing aproximately 4,000lbs.consumer noticed that hitch was at a angle.got down underneath to find it was cracked.consumer will take it in todealer.
The hitch is cracking near where it bolts to the frame of the truck. Chrysler has recalled 1998-2000 trucks for this problem but says my truck is not in the recall. Yet i have a recall on the secondary hood latch, ignition switch and throttle cable.they told me to get the hitch repaired and save my reciept! it is stress cracked on both sides and i think welding it would be dangerous. There have to be a lot of hitches out there on dodge rams ready to break off - i though you should know. P.s. I never would have thought to look under there if it weren't for another dodge owner asking me if i got the recall on my hitch yet. Scarey huh?!
When putting vehicle in reverse and there is a trailer on back, trailer blows the fuse on reverse lights of truck.consumer feels this is very unsafe, could be rear ended.all lights replaced were factory installed.*jg
I was driving down the road doing about 55mph and all of a sudden started to have a bad vibration. It caused the whole truck to shake. I pulled over and looked under it and all around it but found nothing.i continued to drive it and it drove fine.every time it gets around 55 it starts the shaking.i keep finding online that it is called the "death wobble" and that there have been multiple cases.
Drive shaft/cruise control, and battery malfunctioned.the original tires on the vehicle wore out within 20 months after it was purchased. The keyless entry system does not always operate properly. Owner indicated a "2-point belt"restraint system.however, the equipment listing a unibelt restraint system.
The pealing (defective) paint that dodge refuses to do anything about has now pealed around the windshield frame. The windshield is stuck to the paint, but since the paint has turned loose from the windshield frame it's just sort of sitting there. I guess the good news is now upon impact the windshield will quickly exit the vehicle allowing the sharp plastic shards from the broken dash to also leave the vehicle rather than impaling the occupant's. This just weeks after having to weld a broken lower a frame bracket back in place, yet another defect in these trucks.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 01v037000/manufacturer's recall 970 5 months ago and called dealership for an appointment. Consumer kept calling dealer about parts, and dealer stated parts were not in. They could not get the parts.consumer states that all 4 failures occurred while accelerating to get onto the highway, on three occasions the consumer had to turn off the ignition to correct the problem, consumer still has not received recall repairs.
Prior to recall (970) consumer experienced problems with the throttle linkage cable being frayed at the connection.
Fuel metering failure. The engine ran away and did not stop when the key was turned off. I had to stall the engine with my brakes and had no steering because the key was off. I consider this to be a very serious incident and if my wife had been driving the truck, she would likely have wrecked it or blown up the engine!
Prior to recall (970) consumer experienced problems with the throttle linkage cable being frayed at the connection.
While driving on the highway, consumer had the cruise control engaged, however when consumer touched the brakes to disengage the cruise control it did not respond, consumer then went to turn the switch for the cruise control off which is located on the steering wheel but it still would not come out of cruise control, consumer was able to pull over and shut off the engine, upon inspection of the vehicle, consumer discovered that the cruise control cable was frayed, and had become hung up on the hard plastic end of the cruise cable housing, the cable was replaced but is the same design of the first one, consumer believes this may happen again.
My wife was trying to pass another car, when she stomped down on the accelerator to pass, it stayed there and the truck started to run away with her, she kept stomping on the pedal to get it to relese but it would not. She did get it to release somehow after several tries. After she got home i investigated the problem i found that the accelerator had frayed and must have somehow hung up on the tubing surrounding the cable. She could have been killed. I hope dc will recallor do something about this.
Dt: contact stated he had a fuel leak.he also checked the vehicle and found that the throttle cable was breaking, 6 out of 7 strands were broken.there is no recall on this vehicle.the vehicle is parked at this time. Repairs have been made to the vehicle.updated 11/7/2005. While searching for a new throttle cable the consumer discovered that the cable in his vehicle was of the type involved in a recall.the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
While drivingthrottle cable wore out through its covering, andwire became unravled, causing it to be stuck inopen position.dealer has been contacted.
Throttle cable broke. Yh
Throttle cable, where it hooks onto fuel injection pump, is unraffling, according to recall01 v 037 000. Thiscan causethrottle not to return to idle. Consumer states he has replaced throttle cable and paid for the repairs he did not think it was safe to drive with throttle cable frayed.
The throttle cable frayed causing it to stick on occasions, the cable has not stuck at full throttle.*mjs
Throttle linkage cable is not properly enclosed/frayed. Yh
Accelerator cable broke under normal use. *et
Accelerator cable broke under normal use. *et
Consumer stepped on throttle and it became stuck, consumer had to shut off ignition in order to stop car.the strands oncable became unraveled atcable housing, causingthrottle to stick wide open.throttle cable and linkage were replaced by dodge dealer at my expense.new cable and linkage are of a different/improved design. *ml
Throttle cable was frayed to the point that only one strand was remaining.nlm
Contacted chrysler@1 800 424 9393 and advised them there was manufacturer's970 for this throttle cable. They advised me there was no recall on this cable ,and referred me to the warranty dept at which they advised methat it was out of warranty .please help thanks.
Throttle cable hung up at 70 mph and could have caused accident!
The vacuum system was replaced twice due to oil contamination.consumer was told about a recall on the check valve.per manufacturer.this vehicle was not affected.however the check valve was missing on this vehicle.recall#97v068000.this caused the heater/a/c controls to fail and the vacuum hose leading to the master cylinder booster system.(full of oil and not functioning)the hose which lead to the brake booster was soft.the consumer had work done to the brake wiring system but immediately after the brake light had come on as the consumer was leaving the service dealer.the dealer didn't address the vacuum oil problem, but wanted to fix the unrelated problems.the air vent would not close while the vehicle was in motion. *scc
Stink comes from ventilation.
Ventilation selector fails when defrost is selected regardless of the position of the selector knob.
Heater and air conditioner control failed.
Windshield cracks every time its struck by a pebble.
While turning left heard a pop.consumer lost ability to steer. Steering wheel was turning, but wheels would not. Took to dealer, and they said only one of the two mounting tabs were welded.other tab welds failed to do so due tofatigue. Please provide any further information.
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