We found the following complaints for DODGE RAM (1996)
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Consumer totaled vehicle by hitting a tree head on, consumer sustained injuries due to the airbags experiencing no deployment, consumer injured lower back and knees and is still recovering.
Premature air bag deployment. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*******731512.
Front impact and air bags did not deploy
Airbag light came on after being hit on back end of vehicle.dealer found internal wiring problem, airbag sensor had to replaced.
Abs light comeson.
Other: airbag warning light/antilock brake warning light illuminated.
No deployment of air bag in accident.
Intermittently, air bag warning light comes on. About two or three months ago,vehicle was serviced for this problem. Please provide any further information.
Chrysler customer relations was notified that the air bag did not deploy upon a frontal impact and agreed to send a special investigations crew to look at the vehicle. There conclusion was that the impact was not in the direct center of the vehicle and that the air bag system still showed to be functional and ready.none of the people who have seen this vehicle could believe that the air bag did not deploy, especially with the damaged incurred! this includes the insurance claims adjuster and the body shop who repaired the vehicle ! in my opinion this is false advertisement by the vehicle manufacturer that states the air bag will deploy in a frontal impact over 20 mph. It doesnt state that the impact has to be dead center of the vehicle !
Unspecified: air bag spring failed.
During a frontalimpact, vehicle wentinto a tree. The driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision,impact 12:00 position , speed 38mph, driver side airbag did not deploy.
While driving 45 mph hit a tree.front end damage was $ 6100.00. Mechanic found that air bag sensors were missing from vehicle.
Driving at approximately 35-40 mph made direct hit head-on against truck , driver's airbagdid not deploy, no warning that airbag was defective. Manufactuer has been notified.
Consumer had a head-on collision with a pole andair bags did not deploy.automobile ended up in a "v" shape. Consumerwas sore, but had no major injuries.
At 11:oo psoition at 60mph the vehicle went down into an embankment and hit a telephone pole.the drivers side airbag did not deploy.
Upon impact, during frontal crash,at approx. 60mph, 12:00 on front bumper, when rear ended vehicle, driver's airbag fail to deploy.
Consumer states engine stalled while traveling down a mountain, consumer lost all control of vehicle and went off a 300 ft revene, vehicle finally stopped after striking a tree head on, air bag did not deploy, consumer sustained injuries, a month after purchasing vehicle, recall repairs were completed on vehicle regarding blower and igntion, consumer was later informed of additional recalls that needed to be repaired on vehicle, however consumer was never given any specific details about what was repaired/replaced.
Failure on the driver side air bag, consumer was involved in a head on collision and the dirver's side air bag did not deploy.
Airbag did not deploy during frontal collision; driver lost control, vehicle hit a tree.tt
During a frontalimpact, vehicle wentinto a tree. The driver's side air bag did not deploy.
The vehicle was rear ended, and then ran into telephone pole and was totaled. The airbag did not deploy. Dealer has done nothing.
When vehicle was involved in a collision going about (70)-(75) the whole front end was damaged,there was no deployment of driver's side air bag. Vehicle was totalled.
Driving vehicle, hit post dead center of truck, going about 15 mph, air bag did not deploy.
While driving at 40 mph an accident occurred, consumer's vehiclehit a tree head on. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy. Contacted the dealer, andwas told this was normal, and that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. ... The other driver, a ladywascited for improper backing out. Consumer's grand son first hit her, then went through a yard, hittinga tree.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy when at a 12:00 position vehicle hit a pole and broke it in half at approx. 35-45mph. Driver had facial injuries.
During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy, also abs brakes failed.
I rear ended another pickup truck at approximately 35 mph.there was extensive damage to the nose andpossible frame damage also.the driver side airbag did not deploy.although i was wearing the seatbelt, my head still made contact with the steering wheel.a fellow firefighter in townhad a similar experiance, in thathe hit an auto at speed, and his air bag did not deploy either.is this a common problem with the new style dodge pickups?
Prior to recall (99v-023) the air bag light kept coming on due to wire module failure. Yh
While driving at 20 mph the defective abs braking system malfunctioned causing the wheels to lock up and skid.having extended stopping distance, causing a frontal impact.the defective driver's side airbag did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in whichdriver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.
Vehicle hit another vehicle from the front at 45mph and the driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer has not seen the vehicle.
Failure on the driver's side air bag,consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 55mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled.
During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Consumer was rearended and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy, also the seat belt didn't restrain and absskidded and went to one side . Please describe .
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collisionat 35 mph.upon impact,driver's air bag did not deploy.dealer was notified,andwas unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Vehicle had frontal crash at 25mph and airbag did not deploy. Has not gone to dealer.
Air bag did not deploy, dealer said sensor were not triggered due to the exact location of impact on the bumper, damage severe enough to bend the front portion of the frame assembly down on the driver side and back on the passenger side.
Wheneverair conditioning & heater switch is turned on it causes the ignition switch to overheat due to anelectrical short. Can nhtsa help in this matter.
The contact owns a 1996 dodge ram.the contact noticed a chemical odor coming from the dashboard and the heater.the headlights flickered and the instrument panel lighting suddenly dimmed.the headlights went completely dim.the contact turned everything back on, but the headlights only illuminated for a few minutes.after driving without headlights, he noticed smoke coming from the vents on the driver's side.he pulled into his residence and turned off the vehicle, but the headlights remained illuminated.he attempted to turn the headlights off, but was unsuccessful.smoke filled the vehicle and produced an awful odor.he removed the lamp fuse, but the buzzing noise still indicated that the headlights were illuminated.he reinserted the fuse and the buzzing sound continued.he noticed that the wiring harness was melted.the vehicle has not been repaired and is parked at his residence.the failure and current mileages were 180,000.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Consumer was driving and smelled fumes, pulled over,the engine almost caught on fire this is the same thing that happened in the electrical recall # 95v237000,dealer said consumer not in recall . Please describe .
Circuit breaker had burned while driving. Prior to problemgenerator light had came on, and voltage regulator went very low.vehicle had stopped dead.
Horn fell off.
Recall # 00v135000 daimlerchrysler/iginition switch/wiring: after making an appointment and leaving truck at the dealership for a day, owner was told that recall campaign was not completed. Dealership stated that no one was on staff to complete the campaign. Dealer does not know when campaign will be completed. Owner feels that is just another way for the dealership to get paid.
Nhtsa recall 00v135000 and manufacturer'srecall 875/ ignition wiring.consumer has contactdealer. Dealer claimed thatnothingwas wrong with vehicle everytime consumer has a problem.
Consumer states henderson chrysler dealership refuses to honor recall nhtsa 00v135000/manufacturer recall 875 concerning ignition problems. Due to past differences. Consumer feels that since it is a safety defect recall done by manufacturer and not by the consumer, dealer must honor it. Because of dealer'srefusal, consumer must travel into another town to the next closet dealer,which is 35 miles one way.work has been performed.*ml
Vehicle stalls while driving at 50mph. Consumer is able to restart it again. Consumerreceived 10 recall letters forsame problem.
The j2 wire from ignition caused a power spike,causing headlights to burn. A tsb has been issued onvehicle.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Computer board replaced.
Epa standard. Onboard computer redesigned for 1999,doesn't provide proper reading to engine,resulting in hesitation and stalling.
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the abs brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out,leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times,and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.
Consumer receivedrecall 00v135000/ manufacturer's recall 875 forignition switch.vehicle was taken in to be repaired, the job was not complete.dealer told consumer the remaining problem has nothing to do with the recall.
Consumer declined recall repair (00v-135) due to dealership scheduling problem.*mjs
Dealer refuses to do recall 00v135000 repairs on ignition wiring because consumer had a security system installed, this was done at time of purchase at dealership.
There was an ignition fire, took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced ignition switch and other parts.afterwards whenstarting vehicle starter stayed engaged, and unable to shut off vehicle when turning key in off position. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer but dealer could not duplicate the problem.
The ignition switch melted the plastic shroud under the steering column. The air conditioner was running when this occurred.the radio was on also.after this occurred,the radio no longer works right either. The dealer said there is a replacement switch,but did not cover it under the warranty.the dealer said they were having problems with the switch,that's why there was a new replacement switch.cost over $350, including installation.this does not include replacing the radio.they did not know why the radio went bad.the dealer was fred beans in doylestown, pa.the original ball joints and front axle were never greased at the factory.there are no grease fittings to add grease.the dealer would not cover it under warranty.the mechanic said he could tell that they were bone dry & never greased at the factory.
Consumer contacted dealer at heart of texas dodge for recall 00v135000/ manufacturer's recall 875in austin, texas.was told that dealer could not make appointment until the end of october. Consumer is now experiencing defect.
Headlights don't work whensteering wheel is in a downwarddriving position.ifsteering wheel is pushed all the way upheadlights come on.consumer received a recall00v135000/ manufacturer'srecall 875.whenvehicle was taken intodealer's repair shop,dealer wasn't sure if recall was for that specific problem. Dealer didn't fix it underrecall.
Recall 00 v 135 000/ignition switch ch/wiring:recall repaired at efird jeep eagle pontiac; florence, sc; phone# 843/679-5031. After repairs were doneignition swtich started to overheat.dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer received recall #00v13500 concerning ignition switch failure.contacted performance dodge in glendale, az. Dealerclaimedthere were no parts available , did not set up appointment for consumer . Consumer has been waiting for a long period of time, and has also contacted other dealers.but, can not get recall repairs done.
Had received recallnotice for ignition switchon 7/19/00 & contacted dealer. Indication was repairs will not be take placefor6 weeks. Owner was upset. Time frame wasnot reasonable. Vehicle could catch fire.
Ignition switch faiulure, the key gets stuck in the switch and can not get the key out.
Recall # 00v135000 daimlerchrysler/ignition switch; after arriving for schedule appointment, owner was informed that parts were not available to correct campaign. Owner called 6 other dealerships. No parts are available to correct campaign. Parts will not be available for other 3 weeks.
Received recall 00v135000 & contacted dealer. Informed repairs can be done on ignition switch. Took vehicle in & was toldit will take over 2 hours. Talked to general manager of dealership jerry, and was informed that he must take care of employees. He urged consumer to take vehicle elsewhere. This happened after requesting service manager to give $20 for fuel & time. Took vehicle to another dealership & was informed to come back in 4 weeks.problem might cause fire if waiting 4 weeks for repairs.
While tryinng to start engine ignition switchcaught on fireand burned.dealer got contacted.please provide more information.
Starter failed.
There was an ignition fire, took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced ignition switch and other parts.afterwards whenstarting vehicle starter stayed engaged, and unable to shut off vehicle when turning key in off position. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer but dealer could not duplicate the problem.
After having trouble with the starter could hear noise coming from the engine. Then vehicle caught on fire without a warning.
Electrical system starter solenoid failed 4 times.
Nhtsa recall 00v135000 and manufacturer'srecall 875.every timeconsumer bringsvehicle for repairs while under warrantydealer does not want to work on the vehicle unless consumer pays for it up front.they claim that nothing is wrong with the vehicle.
Relay harness did not come with truck when brought. Without relay harness, vehicke would overheat & electrical system would fail, especially at night. Only vehicle with towing package equipped.
While driving vehicle caught onfire.fire started on the driver's side under thehood,near electrical harness. Fire was 3 feet high. Owner was slightly hurt.
Wiring harness under the hood caught fire.
Smoke noticed during operationcoming from underneath the hood,resulting in the burning of the padding under the hood.
While driving vehicle the steering wheel and column caught onfire.dealer says it was due to a short in wiring harness.
Insulation from under the hood burnt. During vehicle operation.
Truck started with no key-jumped a barrier-rammed a building-caught on fire;
Vehicle was being used to plow snow.vehicle was moving forward at a very slow rate ( approx 1 mph) and vehicle erupted in flames.driver had to exit through a wall of flame and within less than a minute, cab was completely engulfed in fire.vehicle completely destroyed in less than five minutes.fire appeared to originate from beneath the cab,exact origin unknown.vehicle will be kept on the premises until we hear from you.our insurance adjuster has inspected the vehicle for insurance purposes but we have major safety concerns about this vehicle and would like to know what caused the fire.there was no service recently performed on the vehicle other than routine oil changes etc.the vehicle seemed to be running normally right up to the time that the vehicle caught fire.
While truck is idling or moving..if the horns are used , the fuse under the hood blows. This is also prevalent while the a/c is running. The a/c shuts down at this point, the compressor doesn't work until the fuse is replaced. The circiuit from the horns and the a/c are two different circuits under hood <relay box>cannot use the horns to alert others fuses keep blowing.safety issue will not pass nh state inspection this way.
Circuit breaker had burned while driving. Prior to problemgenerator light had came on, and voltage regulator went very low.vehicle had stopped dead.
The j2 wire from ignition caused a power spike,causing headlights to burn. A tsb has been issued onvehicle.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
Fuse box door failed.
Light fuses continuously blow out.
Dog electrocuted due to possible faulty wiring harness, notice received after incident about potential hazard.*mjs
While vehicle was parked 3 hours, fire started in dashboard in area of light switch harness.according to fire department, electrical fire, leased vehicle, reported by michelle machor, motorist ins co, 800-876-2538.
Cylinder head's are cracked, causing truck to damage head gaskets. Overdrive on the truck went out so truck wouldn't shift.
Air condition works off and on the paint on the truck is blue .it has been coming off for some time .first in small areas and now longer. Looks like a bad sun burn.don't think it was done right at the manufactors.
The brakes have not been 100% since i purchased this vehicle.i took the vehicle to the dealer at41,000 miles and complained about low pedal .i was told that the pads and shoes were fine.at about 50,000 miles, the brake booster failed and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer.squealing noise from under the hood was found to be the water pump.
Freeze plugs are leaking and after repairs they are still leaking. Was told by dealer that it was caused by sand left in the block after casting and the plugs are corroding. Last time in they put a stop leak in the system and it has slowed down the coolant consumption to about a pint every 3 months. I feel they have not corrected the problem but delayed it until there is a problem at a future date.
Loose vaccum pump.
Consumer called manufacturer in reference torecall # 97v084000. Recall only involved v10 engines, not diesel engines.therefore, this vehicle wasnot included due to vin., andexhaust pipe located on the other side of transmission. Even though dealer refused to perform the recall, they still recommended that the upgrade be performed at the owner's expense. *ml
Vacume hoses sucks oil through vacuum lines.
Thermostat failed resulting in leakage, serpentine belt replaced.*mjs
Thermostat failed.
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
While driving vehicle completely stopped without warning, none ofgauges went out.took vehicletodealer, and they said it was sludge thatbuild up.10 months later,campshaft went out.
Cylinder head cracked resulting in failure.
I have a 1996 dodge ram van 2500 with a 3.9 liter engine in 117000 miles i had to have 2 timing chains installed and now it is on its 3rd timing chain why?
Gasket split.
While driving, consumer discovered that crankshaft was misaligned and knockedbearings out of the rods. Dealer installed remanufactured engine in truck at 54,000 miles, the remanufactured engine had a knock in it from day one of installation, consumer took truck back to dealer, dealer replaced pan and bearings.
Driving at approximately 70 mphengine piston rings,failed causingvehicle to stall on the highway.
Engine caught on fire without warning.
During vehicle operation at 10 mph the crankshaft pulley& belt fell off, causing a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The same problem took place a 2nd time.
Crankshaft sensor failed.
Original failure took place on nov 26, 1997. The oil light came on and oil pressure droppped to zero.the oil pump was replaced under warranty.then, on jan 21, 1999 the same scenario happened again.this time the oil pump, connecting rod,crankshaft and gaskets were replaced at my expense as the vehicle was no longer under warranty nor were the parts that had been replaced.finally, on february 14, 2000 the entire scenario took place again.the oil light came on and oil pressure dropped to zero.it appears that the oil pump will agin need to be replaced.at this point, the dealership is trying to say it is a lack of maintenance and should be repaired at my expense.my concern is that the vehicle has been maintained and that after 3 failures there is a definite problem with the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at the previously mentioned dealership awaiting repairs and the response from chrysler corp as to whether or not they will do so at their expense.any help you can provide would be greatly a
Outer ring of balancer came apart, causing water pump/water hose to break and blow out front left tire.
There are 2 extra pieces on camshaft on engine. No plate (lifter keeper). This causes the engine to sound/run like a diesel. Rockale assembly rods cut into camshaft, leaving 1/2 groove. Taken to dealer for repairs.the mechanic change oil &filter which was full of shaving 3 times but the engine not right..et.
Initial transmission problem started @ 38000 just out of warranty.dealer said they couldn't help. I never thought of contacting manufacturer. Trans. Diagnosis complete at 72500 mis, dealer say rebuild,r+r at 89300mis.brake mastercylinder lid was leaking causing insufficiet fluid level lead to pad and shoe failure.transmission failure led to lifter failure in the engine.trans would long shift putiing strain on engine causing a higher rev.ultimately weakening 2lifters.i am now hearing a noise and feelingjolts on the steering wheel turning left . Problem is unknown at this time.
The engine oil pan had burned due to a lack of oil. Vehicle had stopped running. Took to dealer. Mechanic had to replace old engine bearings with new engine bearings.
Oil was leaking.
While changing the motor oil, i noticed the rear of the motor wet with oil. Traced oil leak via mechanic back to the rear of the heads on both sides. Losing approx 1/2 qt of oil between changes.
The diesel engine had lost oil. The oil sprayed over the exhaust manifold. No smoke or fire was observed. Had contacted 3 different dealers & was informed the engine was not gas, but diesel & was not under recall. Had used the same seal as the transmission line.
While drivingvehicle locked up,and consumer lost control ofvehicle, causing a major crash, which resulted in vehicle totaled,and 1 fatality. No one determined the cause of the crash.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I am a mechanic and have talked to other mechanics about my problem. The motor in my truck is 3 years old and is rusting from the insideout. I am told that chrysler has had previous problems like this for many years. I know that many other people like me are having to fix there problems out of our own pockets. My problem is only fixed temporaly it can not be fixed. The next solution would be a new motor . I feel that this is a problem that chrysler should attend to.
Vehicle stalling for no apparent reason.
Engine stalled.
Original failure took place on nov 26, 1997. The oil light came on and oil pressure droppped to zero.the oil pump was replaced under warranty.then, on jan 21, 1999 the same scenario happened again.this time the oil pump, connecting rod,crankshaft and gaskets were replaced at my expense as the vehicle was no longer under warranty nor were the parts that had been replaced.finally, on february 14, 2000 the entire scenario took place again.the oil light came on and oil pressure dropped to zero.it appears that the oil pump will agin need to be replaced.at this point, the dealership is trying to say it is a lack of maintenance and should be repaired at my expense.my concern is that the vehicle has been maintained and that after 3 failures there is a definite problem with the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at the previously mentioned dealership awaiting repairs and the response from chrysler corp as to whether or not they will do so at their expense.any help you can provide would be greatly a
Intermittently when vehicle makes a left or right turnvehicle will stall out and die.dealer has been notified.
Continuous engine hesitation, causing accident/injury.
On seven occasions consumer was driving and truck locked up(cut off) .tt
After having trouble with the starter could hear noise coming from the engine. Then vehicle caught on fire without a warning.
Spent$1200 to rebuild entire front end of car due to excessive clunking and looseness after only 40,000 miles of lite street use. Factory installed componants obvoiusly inferior quality or defective. Dailmer chrysler was willing to assist in the costs of the repair until the bills came in. Daimler chrysler walked away from the issue. Rear window water leak - suggest other owners to look on passenger side for water ponding adjacent to sill plate at rear of seat. Rear factory sliding window defective. Must replace with alternate selection. Headliner will not fit properly on alternate selection - beware. Dodge ram owners beware. This owner jumping ship from dodge/chrysler products. Only owned this vehical for 11 months.
No compression in the #6 cylinder may have caused the vehicle to loose power when going up grades.
While driving 70 mphvehicle completely shut down without warning. Vehicle has to be put into neutral to restart cause unknown.please give any further details.
The vehicle was in motion and the vehicle caught on fire. Please describe in more details.
Consumer states engine stalled while traveling down a mountain, consumer lost all control of vehicle and went off a 300 ft revene, vehicle finally stopped after striking a tree head on, air bag did not deploy, consumer sustained injuries, a month after purchasing vehicle, recall repairs were completed on vehicle regarding blower and igntion, consumer was later informed of additional recalls that needed to be repaired on vehicle, however consumer was never given any specific details about what was repaired/replaced.
Within the first 1000 feet of driving engine is very sluggish, usually after vehicle has sat overnight.(qcaw)
While traveling vehicle would stall without indicaton. Dealer has been notified. Also,oil pump needed to be replaced. Vehicle is on its third replacement. Please provide furtherinformation.
Engine running rough, idle fast.
Engine failed.
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star dodge in san antonio.air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester.all windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks.vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain.vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start.most if not all of these problems were reported to dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta dodge nothing has ever been remedied.
Owner was driving down the highway and the engine had fire coming from it.
Engine fire.
While idling, truck caught on fire ,cause unknown. Left arm and leg were burnt. Please describe details.
Intermittent stalling.
Thermostat failed resulting in leakage, serpentine belt replaced.*mjs
Canister solenoid failure and sensor loose causing engine light to stay on.
After trying to change foward oxygen sensor four times i find out i have 1995 sensors in my 1996 truck. The connectors on the 1996 sensors for the forward and aft oxygen sensors are opposite on 1995. How many other componets on this wiring harness will be affected? a 1996 forward sensor lists for $75.00 while a 1995 sensor lists for $130.00.
Exhaust gasket failed.
Exhaust system failed.
Canister solenoid failure and sensor loose causing engine light to stay on.
Consumer states that the vapor canister is filled with some sort of black substance and the vehicle is not running properly.contacted dealer and the dealer stated that thevehicle is not included in the recall.*mr
Due to design of tank, when tank is over filled, overflow runs onto ground. *dsh
Catalytic converter failed.
Consumer states catalytic convertor failed and had to be replaced.
Catalytic converter failed.
Catalytic converter system failed.
While drivingvehicle makes a clunking noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that cataylic converter needed replacement. Please provide any further information.
While the truck was parked it caught on fire near exhaust pipe. Owner had just driven truck about 3/4 of a mile. Owner was able to put out the fire. The dealer was notified about the fire. The truck has not been repaired.
Consumer called manufacturer in reference torecall # 97v084000. Recall only involved v10 engines, not diesel engines.therefore, this vehicle wasnot included due to vin., andexhaust pipe located on the other side of transmission. Even though dealer refused to perform the recall, they still recommended that the upgrade be performed at the owner's expense. *ml
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star dodge in san antonio.air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester.all windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks.vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain.vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start.most if not all of these problems were reported to dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta dodge nothing has ever been remedied.
A/c evaporator leaks.nlm
A/c motor fan worked intermittently.also,passenger's side window doesn't come down.
Air conditioner not cold enough.
A/c evaporator leaks.nlm
Air conditioner pump failed.
A/c motorblows out when going up a upgrade,and when going down.took vehicle to dealer, and he had a vacuum switch put in, and it didnot remedy the problem.
My main complaint is the transmission.the pressure seal for second gear has been replaced 3 times. It lasts for about 30,000 miles and then goes.i've had to pay for the repair 2 out of 3 times.approx 1400.00.. The last time i had parts put in that were not chrysler products.
Cigarette lighter inoperative.
Radio failed.
The ignition switch melted the plastic shroud under the steering column. The air conditioner was running when this occurred.the radio was on also.after this occurred,the radio no longer works right either. The dealer said there is a replacement switch,but did not cover it under the warranty.the dealer said they were having problems with the switch,that's why there was a new replacement switch.cost over $350, including installation.this does not include replacing the radio.they did not know why the radio went bad.the dealer was fred beans in doylestown, pa.the original ball joints and front axle were never greased at the factory.there are no grease fittings to add grease.the dealer would not cover it under warranty.the mechanic said he could tell that they were bone dry & never greased at the factory.
Fm radio failed.
Radio replaced.
Wrong certification label on driver's door pillar. Has vin # [xxx] on label.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Hood light flashes on and off when driving due to short.
Clearance lights shorted.
Light switch failed.
While driving, the vehicle shut down completely. Dealer notified. . it was determined the fuel pump failed which caused the vehicle to stall.also the rear hazard lights did not work.
Headlights don't work whensteering wheel is in a downwarddriving position.ifsteering wheel is pushed all the way upheadlights come on.consumer received a recall00v135000/ manufacturer'srecall 875.whenvehicle was taken intodealer's repair shop,dealer wasn't sure if recall was for that specific problem. Dealer didn't fix it underrecall.
Dt:consumer states:the headlight switch keeps burning up in his 1996 dodge ram truck.it is burning the wire harness that goes to the headlight switch.it could go out at any time. He had it replaced about 3-4 months ago and it is out again. He has talked to the dealer and they have made a special wire harness to splice into the wiring on the truck.they have had a lot of problems with this same thing. The dealer said chrysler was aware of the problem.he can be going down the road, and the lights will just go out.you can park it for a while, when you come back to start the car and switch on the headlights the headlights will not work. The last time he had it replaced, the wiring had melted the insulation.
During failure all of the warning lights flash the transmission goes haywire and the tachometer goes haywire.this truck has been at three different shops, we have changed out the transmission relay, the headlight lamp, serviced the transmisison and still cannotfind the cause.in addition, we have replace a radio which has shorted out and the fuel indicator doesn't work. Both of which failed before the truck was three years old,unfortuneately just out of warranty.
The headlights went out when i changed to high beams.i pulled off and cycle the switch and they came on.this happened several times. I continued to drive with just the low beams.the dealer said the "multi-function switch" had failed and replaced it.i think it is only fortunate that an accident did not occur.
While driving with the signal lights on, they may go off, also experience problems with high beams and the low beams.
Headlamp switch and connector melted, amperage overload, reinstalled relay assembly and headlamp switch, notified by dealer that there is no recall on this, yet they are aware of the problem because they have redesigned the relay assembly
Spent$1200 to rebuild entire front end of car due to excessive clunking and looseness after only 40,000 miles of lite street use. Factory installed componants obvoiusly inferior quality or defective. Dailmer chrysler was willing to assist in the costs of the repair until the bills came in. Daimler chrysler walked away from the issue. Rear window water leak - suggest other owners to look on passenger side for water ponding adjacent to sill plate at rear of seat. Rear factory sliding window defective. Must replace with alternate selection. Headliner will not fit properly on alternate selection - beware. Dodge ram owners beware. This owner jumping ship from dodge/chrysler products. Only owned this vehical for 11 months.
Low beam headlight failed.
While driving driver smelt something burning and the compartment filled up with smoke, and the headlight switch burned up. Owner replaced headlight switch himself. Problem was reported to chrysler.
Headlights failed at night.cycled switch several times before lights came back on.repaired at dealer on 06/08/01.dealer found some burnt wires from headlight switch, thru plastic multipin connector, to firewall.1st report to dodge via internet on 06/05/01, ref # 8723405; ticket # 369336.dodge response on 06/06/01, take it to the dealer for evaluation.on 06/08/01 dealer had to replace headlight switch and some of the wiring harness because of burnt wires, going thru connector to the dash.on 06/11/01, re-notified dodge via internet of this potential safety/fire issue since no fuse "opened" to prevent the burnt wires under the dash. And the fact that dealer personnel (mechanic) said they've seen this before but have had no problems with replacement switches.no response from dodge.called 1-800 number 06/26/01 and was told there was only one message in file, customer service rep (derek) would not acknowledge 2nd msg inspite of fact i have automated response confirmation of receipt on 6/11/01.derek? said if its part of a recall, i am contacting the wrong department and if its not part of recall, "its a five year old truck, its customer responsibility".there is a recall (#819) on dodge ram 3500 for exactly the failure i experienced (eg overheat headlamp switch can cause fire and or cause sudden loss of headlights...).cust omer service rep (derek) refused to discuss further...its a customer responsibility..help
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night, the headlights failed intermittently without warning.the vehicle was driven to the dealer on four occasions and the ignition switch was replaced each time.however, the problem recurred.there was a nhtsa recall, # 99v024000, regarding the headlight switch.the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
When switching from high beam to low beamheadlights go out completely.after wiggling switch lights come back on. Problem has been mentioned to the dealership. Headlight switch was replaced 6 months ago under recall.the problem reoccured recently.the customer thinks the dimmer switch failure is the cause not off-on switch.
While driving at night, the headlights went out. Dealer determined the headlight switch burned out.
- the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram pickup.while driving at 55 mph the lights turned off.the contact was forced to stop the vehicle while it cooled off, and after approximately 15 minutes, the vehicles lightsilluminated.also, the failure caused the wiring harness to melt.the contact stated that this failure occurredtoo frequently .itbegan to occur 1 year after purchasing the vehicle,and hereplaced the headlight switches over 12 times.daimler/chrysler stated that the vehicle had too many miles on it and that it was not related to recall #99v024000 due to the vin. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 9,900 and the current mileage was 177,000.
The headlights went out when i changed to high beams.i pulled off and cycle the switch and they came on.this happened several times. I continued to drive with just the low beams.the dealer said the "multi-function switch" had failed and replaced it.i think it is only fortunate that an accident did not occur.
Check engine light comes on while driving, and sometime vehicle stalls, could be a several dangerous situations while driving on icy roads, could be software problem or tank overfilled with gasoline, causing a backup into the charcoal canister clogging the line.
While driving vehicle cut off and ran out of gas as a result of sending unitbeing inoperative. Not showing correct fuel level.
My main complaint is the transmission.the pressure seal for second gear has been replaced 3 times. It lasts for about 30,000 miles and then goes.i've had to pay for the repair 2 out of 3 times.approx 1400.00.. The last time i had parts put in that were not chrysler products.
Consumer experiencingongoing problems with vehicle on varouis parts. 1. Transmission failed to operate at 58,000 mile of wear 2. Intake manifold gasket broke, and 3. Fuel pump failed to operate. Dealer notified and refused to repair because the consumer did not have extended warranty.
Fuel line failed.
The truck smelled of fuel and gradually became difficult to start.although the smell of diesel fuelis common with these trucks it was gradually covering the underside and the back of the truck with diesel mist.a very difficult inspection determined that the fuel return hose was leaking large amounts of fuel but a split or crack could not be found.when i inquired to the dealer, the mechanic knew right away what it was but suggested that i do the replacement myself since it was not difficult but very time consuming which would be very expensive..a section of new hose was obtained and the old piece replaced.the original hose had totally come apart and in many places the reinforcing cord was easily visible. After the replacement the truck again started easily and the fuel leakage was eliminated.i believe i have retained the section of hose if needed.in talking with the dealer (oyster point dodge in newport news, virginia) the problem is not uncommon with these dodge trucks but since the owners are advised to do the replacement, the dealers are not required to report the problem.
Fuel pump has failed on two occasions.
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the abs brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out,leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times,and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.
Fuel pump and filter in fuel tank failed, causing the computer to misread.
When driving there is loud noise coming fromfuel pump.also,when applying the gas pedalvehicle won't move, and will just idle.
Fuel pump went out while setting at a gas station, i shut off the engine, put gas in and the pump must have died right there, this has happened to my fathers truck ( a 1994 dodge) and a neighbors truck (after 1994 dodge) also.
While driving, the vehicle shut down completely. Dealer notified. . it was determined the fuel pump failed which caused the vehicle to stall.also the rear hazard lights did not work.
While driving at 25 mph vehicle was running very roughly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found thatfuel tank and fuel pump were contaminated.
Consumer experiencingongoing problems with vehicle on varouis parts. 1. Transmission failed to operate at 58,000 mile of wear 2. Intake manifold gasket broke, and 3. Fuel pump failed to operate. Dealer notified and refused to repair because the consumer did not have extended warranty.
Returned fuel line became bubbly due to being burned from resting againstintake manifold.fuel leaked out of the area where it was burned. This vehicle hasa diesel engine.
The fuel line hose is busted and spraying fuel everywhere. The problem was reported to the dealer and manufacturer.problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details.
Fuel pump and filter in fuel tank failed, causing the computer to misread.
While shutting vehicle off fuel shutoff solenoid caught on fire. Restarted starter, and vehicle would not shut off even when turning key. Burned wires and was smoking under hood. Consumer finally got vehicle shut off. Dealer contacted.
Consumer started truck and the fuel line clip came loose and all the gasoline spilled out, please describe .
Loose fuel filter.
Consumer stated vehicle leaked excessive fuel.
Fuel rails rusted on the inside, causing rust particles to clog the fuel injectors.results in stumbling and sudden stalling.
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
While traveling at 30 mph with a half to 1/4 of tank of fuel, fuel injector stopped operating, causing vehicle to lose power. Dealer was notified.check the engine light came on as the vehicle started to cut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and serviced.
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star dodge in san antonio.air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester.all windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks.vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain.vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start.most if not all of these problems were reported to dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta dodge nothing has ever been remedied.
Transmission slips and fails on ingrades.... Excessive tire wear on the front tires and excessive fuel consumption.. And rough vibration in the front end even after a tire change and balance, and front end alignment... Gas milage is 230 miles to a 26 gallon tank of gas( dot number: tire size: p225/75r16 )
While filling up gas tanktank fell onto the ground causingfuel to leak. Dealer notified.
Gas tank heat shield on 1996 ram pickup due to design flow of gas tank.
The plastic molded gas tank is loose, and moves around when driving.dealer has been contacted. Heat shield will not stay secured to the tank, dealer has attempted to repair twice, however has been unsuccesful and states that the whole ank needs replaced.
Fuelguage misread amount of fuel invehicle . Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Fuel sending unit in fuel tank failed twice.
On diesel enginesfuel gauge is stuck on empty , and the fuel indictator light stays on even with fuel in the tank.please provide further information.
Fuel gauge doesn't work.consumer had the fuel gauge replaced three times.gauge doesn't measure the gallon of fuel in gas tank.
While driving at 25 mph vehicle was running very roughly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found thatfuel tank and fuel pump were contaminated.
While driving down the street something hit the gas tank and the gas tank broke and started leaking gas.
12-8-95 replaced defective stirring colum; 12-19-96 replaced defective fuel gauge;
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull;also,front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.
Vehicle would not start because there was a hole in the fuel return line which resulted in leakage.
Fuel shut off valve does not work properly; return fuel line leaking. Theproblem is causing wear and tear on the starter and battery, and now theres a strong deisel smell. Consumer took car to dealer and parts have been on back order for 8 weeks.
Failed sending unit will not allow fuel gauge to indicate gas level in tank.
While driving vehicle the door opened without any warning. That is a safety defect.
Vehicle locksconsumer out intermittently. Dealership is aware ofproblem. When the doors are locked all the consumer has to do ispull the inside door handle and the door opens, this also occurs when the truck is in motion, possible design flaw.nlm
While pulling out ofdriveway hood came open due to the secondary latch not performing.
While driving at 55 mphhood latch gave way, causinghood to fly up on the windshield. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving 45 mphhood unexpectedly flew up, cause unknown. Hood failure caused $500 in damages.
Was driving on e-way going 70 miles per hour which is the speed limit when hood flew up and smashed into windshield the hood has not been open since nov. 21st ,2000 when i had the oil changed and this happened on feb. 1st, 2001 there was no indication that the hood had been released and when we pulled on the release lever inside truck the latch under the hood does not move there are no broken parts on the latch either.
Was driving down a country road at 60mph and the hood of my 1996 dodge chose to fly up.fortunately, all i did was take the ditch and a gaurd rail.could have been much worse.chrysler said they turned it over to an investigation group back in early may.still no word!
Secondary hood latch rusted which causedhood to fly up whilevehicle was being driven.please give any further details.
While driving at 35-40 mphthe hood flew up onto windshield.vehicle is on thood latch recall 01v040000. Contacted dealer.
While driving 40 mphhood unexpectedly unlatched, causinghood to release up right, resulting in damages towindshield and hood.please give any further details.
Hood assembly: driving approximately 45mph down highway when suddenly the hood flew up on the vehicle. Safety latch did not work . Engineer came out and looked at vehicle andfelt that itwas not their responsibility.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on the highway andhood popped off and hit windshield. Safety latch has a defect on it.
Consumer received notification that his vehiclewas affected by recall 01v040000 concerning hood latch. Dealershipwas refusing to replacehood latch as described bycorrective action for this recall. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
While drivinghood flew up, causing damage to the vehicle. A recall has been issued onvehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due tovin.the manufacturer has inspected vehicle.during inspection inspector showed consumer where latch and secondary latches were rusted, the secondary latch once opened would not spring back into position.
Hood flew open. Smashed windshield and hood hinges.
Tailgate latch failed.
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
Vehicle was on an incline and parking brake released, resulting invehiclecollidinginto another vehicle.dealer is aware of the problem.
Vehicle was backed up to a lake to dropa boatwith emergency brake on. Upon returning to shore, consumer found vehicle submerged in water, emergency brake had come loose.
During failure all of the warning lights flash the transmission goes haywire and the tachometer goes haywire.this truck has been at three different shops, we have changed out the transmission relay, the headlight lamp, serviced the transmisison and still cannotfind the cause.in addition, we have replace a radio which has shorted out and the fuel indicator doesn't work. Both of which failed before the truck was three years old,unfortuneately just out of warranty.
Trip odometer failed.qcaw
Cylinder head's are cracked, causing truck to damage head gaskets. Overdrive on the truck went out so truck wouldn't shift.
My main complaint is the transmission.the pressure seal for second gear has been replaced 3 times. It lasts for about 30,000 miles and then goes.i've had to pay for the repair 2 out of 3 times.approx 1400.00.. The last time i had parts put in that were not chrysler products.
Paint is coming off in huge spots. Starts as a small faded area then starts peeling. Transmission stalls in second gear and takes a while to shift to third.
Driving up hill, stopped at top of hill and started again. Noticed transmission would not shift out of first gear, pulled over to side observed transmission fluid leaking from disconnected lines, recall 97v084000 does not relate to the deisels vehicles
When vehicle is coldit will not go into reverse. Also, vehicle will not go into second or third gear unlessconsumer releases gas pedalandrpms will come down.dealershipwas aware of problem.
While vehicle was warming up in park position , gear selector went from park to reverse causing vehicle to back up into a building. Please describe details.tt
The three out of four boltsthat are attached plate at the bottom of theclutch are loose.if all bolts separate clutchcould drop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states bolts need replacing. Please provide any further details.
Transmission noisy when in reverse.
Consumer experiencingongoing problems with vehicle on varouis parts. 1. Transmission failed to operate at 58,000 mile of wear 2. Intake manifold gasket broke, and 3. Fuel pump failed to operate. Dealer notified and refused to repair because the consumer did not have extended warranty.
Transmission will not shift to 2-3 geras normaly, also, absbrake light comes on at idle.
During failure all of the warning lights flash the transmission goes haywire and the tachometer goes haywire.this truck has been at three different shops, we have changed out the transmission relay, the headlight lamp, serviced the transmisison and still cannotfind the cause.in addition, we have replace a radio which has shorted out and the fuel indicator doesn't work. Both of which failed before the truck was three years old,unfortuneately just out of warranty.
I have replaced mirrors at my own cost.
While driving 60 mph the transmission will slip from drive tino neutral without warning, causing unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
Transmissionvibrates.
Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
We experienced a complete transmission failure and had to be towed.the dealer had to replace the transmission with a factory rebuilt unit because this transmission is no longer manufactured.we can only assume this is because the transmission was under designed and not suitable for use in this truck.we feel that the entire cost of the repair and replacement should be borne by the vehicle manufacturer.
Vehicle will lose power when going up a hill. Dealer has rebuilt transmission, but defect has reoccurred.
Transmission goes into 2nd when going down the road and won't shift outother. People i knowwithsame pickups have had similarproblems with transmission.
Vehicle placed in service 10/95 so out of warranty. Manufacturer refuses to do anything because it was not repaired by them. This is the same problem that the 95 trucks had (8/82).
Initial transmission problem started @ 38000 just out of warranty.dealer said they couldn't help. I never thought of contacting manufacturer. Trans. Diagnosis complete at 72500 mis, dealer say rebuild,r+r at 89300mis.brake mastercylinder lid was leaking causing insufficiet fluid level lead to pad and shoe failure.transmission failure led to lifter failure in the engine.trans would long shift putiing strain on engine causing a higher rev.ultimately weakening 2lifters.i am now hearing a noise and feelingjolts on the steering wheel turning left . Problem is unknown at this time.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Have had to rebuild transmission, also know of others in this same area with the same problem and they are also 1996 models
The automatic transmission failed the first time when it was under warranty at about 20,000 miles.the dealer said that a forward seal had been "rolled" when it was installed at the factory.the transmission was taken out and the seal replaced.the exact same problem occurred again at about 70,000 miles.symptoms:when starting out with the engine cold, the transmission will not upshift past second gear.the engine speed will not affect the change, only warming the engine by driving approximately two miles will cause the transmission to operate normally.however, even during warmed driving, the problem returns intermittently, which causes the vehicle to slow down considerably and has caused problems with traffic on freeway systems where higher speed is required.top speed during this problem is 35 mph.
Transmission will not shift between gears. Transmission needs an overhall.manufacturer will be notified.
Transmission will jump into low gear and/or won't down shift at times. Consumer added during cold start, transmission will not back up for short time.
Transmission failed.
Transmission does not shift from second to third gear easily.consumer contacted several mechanics, including chrysler dealer, who said that it was a "manufacturing defect and should be recalled."transmission began to fail at 57, 000, itwas a heat related problem.an overdrive unit w/ torque converterheated up seals which will not allow the seals to hold pressure.
Mechanic said he see this in dodge's ranging in the yrs.1994-1999's, it is a faulty part. No safety defec tmentioned.
This is the second time we've had the transmission replaced. Once at 43,832 miles, now at 71,750 miles. Almost caused an accident when we pulled into traffic and the transmission slipped out of gear.
Transmission failed after recall repair.
Transmission slipping.
Transmission slips going from 2 gear to 3 gear.
Shifted from park to reverse.engine idled fast, truck took off in reverse and could not be stopped by pressing on the brake.speed probably accelerated to 20 mph before hit 3 other vehicles.witnesses said the rear tires were spinning and the engine noise was high pitched and oscillating.
Vehicle jumps from fifth gear to neutral becausebolt incolumn shift comes out. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Was driving home whenvehicle started to slow down,applied more gas, but vehicle was not going anywhere.motor would rev up. Managed to get vehicle to side of road. Placed vehicle in park and was getting out whenvehicle almost ran over driver.vehicle did not have park/drive or reverse. Vehicle was towed. Was informed, it had no rear end.
Transmission goes into first gear at a stop position, and won't shift to second, moving the transmission winds. Replaced with new, same problem still exists. Provide further information.
Nhtsa id 97v08400
I was not able to enter the vin # here it is: [xxx]. I was traveling @ 75 mph in the fast lane of interstate 95 in heavy traffic. Felt sudden loss of power & decline of speed, narrowly escaped major accident. Found that transmission lost 5th gear. Researched and found manufacturer published service bulletin (#21-10-98a) sept. 98. I was never made aware of this known problem. Dodge does not consider this a safety concern - i wish they were in the vehicle when this happened instead of my two sons & i.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The automatic transmission has not failed.it continually skipps in and out of 2nd gear.when pulling away from a stop sign in first gear, the transmission jumps to 2nd and back to 1st, then into drive.this action is random and occurs more frequently sometimes.it will jump in and out of 2nd gear when ever the vehical speed is low enough to require 2nd gear.the vehical is maintained extremely well.the transmission has had 5 full service filter and oil changes.it has a factory transmission oil cooler.the problems are not related to neglect, or to heat.this transmission drives me "nuts!"in fact it, could disrupt ones attention just enough to result in an accident.
Epa standard. Onboard computer redesigned for 1999,doesn't provide proper reading to engine,resulting in hesitation and stalling.
Transmission has a delay when shifting from 2 nd to 3 rd gear, also there is a grinding sound when in reverse.
Transmission failed times.
His transmission started slipping in august. I contacted the chrysler corporation who stated that it wasn't their problem to have replaced, when we had 2 dealerships tell us that dodge has always had problems with their transmissions, and that is why now they are offering the 7 year/70,000 mi. Powertrain warranty on all of their vehicles.we feel that they should recall this and have it replaced for no charge to us.the dodge trucks we wre told have the longest running powertrain capabilities.we were also told that the transmission should not have gone out at 70,000 mi. When they are good for at least 150,000 mi. Before any problems should ever occur.if you should need any further information, please feel free to contact me at either number listed.thank-you.walter butler.
While shifting vehicle in second gear transmission would skip second gear. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Ongoing problem with automatic transmission;transmission has no reverse, and will not shift into 3rd gear. Dealer/manufacturer notifed, and manufacturer is willing to share cost; but consumer believes manufacturer. Should be responsible for full cost. Can nhtsa provide additional information on this matter.
Frame separated because of improper welding, causing the transmission bolts to separate.
While driving vehicle in cold wheater the transmission locks up and will not shift in a higher gear.this happens whengoing about 30mph. Dealer says that they have no idea what the problem is on this vehicle.
Trans shifts into 2nd and stays until high rpm or slips until +load or +throttle
Problem was intermittent ,got progressively worse. No safety defec tlisted.
Truck was in park, driver got out truck, truck jumped into reverse, ran over driver's leg. Leg was lost. Has happened twice since then.
While driving about any mph transmission worked poorly.at starting/ passing gear will make a loud noise. Please provide more information.
Overdrive unit broke, causing sudden acceleration.
Van 250 transmissioon failure, at 48,000 mi transmission does not shift into 3rd gear.reverse gear does not ingage until you race the engine in reverse then bangs.dealer claims upper cluches leaking and transmission has to be rebuilt. This is a heavy duty transmission and it should not go out at only 48,000 miles
Transmission slips while driving.dealer has rebuilt transmission.
Put the vehicle in park, got out of vehicle and it slipped into reverse and ran over me. Took vehicle to repair shop and the dealer said the linkage was off about 1 inch.
When driving at any speedvehicle isn't shifting properly. Also,floorboard is getting hot, and there is some type of noise coming from the floorboard.
Transmission failure resulted in fire prior to recall.
Transmission slips and fails on ingrades.... Excessive tire wear on the front tires and excessive fuel consumption.. And rough vibration in the front end even after a tire change and balance, and front end alignment... Gas milage is 230 miles to a 26 gallon tank of gas( dot number: tire size: p225/75r16 )
Engine would hesitate before shifting gears. 3rd gear was burning out.dealer said nothing was wrong with it. Consumer took vehicle into an amoco, and test drove it to findproblem.dealer replaced the transducer and solenoid.
Transmission has premature internal dysfunction.hangs in gears, and slips while shifting, causing a dangerous situation.this truck is apparently well known for this problem without submitting a recall.repair is about $2000.
Transmission slips most times when it shifts from 2 nd to 3 rd gear, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.
Transmission failure.
Transmission quick cooler line connect recall work not completed due to scheduling problem.
Four speed automatic transmission slipped before/after recall repairs.
The original transmission was replaced under warranty, the vehicle has not been used for any towing or other power train stressing jobs.the second transmission has failed, under similar "no stress" condition less than 20k miles later.a widely accepted industry standard for transmission life expectancy is 7yrs/100,000 miles.
The transmission failed at 31, 700 mi. It required a major overhaul to return it to operation. Labor costs were $1100 dollars and parts $800. After discussions with the dealer the labor charges were paid by the dealer. Investigation into continuing problems with dodge ram transmissions prompted owner to call chrysler 800 number to complain about $800 payment. Owner was told that since the $800 was paid, no refund could be provided. Owner was told that this determination was final and no appeal to higher authority was possible. Owner personally knows three other individuals with dodge ram pickups that had the same problem at the same mileage.chrysler refuses to acknowledge this defect preferring instead to defer the expense to the vehicle owner.
Transmission cooling line couplings problem.
No summary provided by consumer
While driving transmission failed to go from secondto thid gear. Mechanic stated that the third gear lip seal failed. This was a common failure with these vehicles.
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
Automatic transmission makes noise while in reverse gear.
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star dodge in san antonio.air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester.all windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks.vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain.vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start.most if not all of these problems were reported to dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta dodge nothing has ever been remedied.
Steeringhas to much play, also there is a popping sound, to dealer 4 times, cannot find problem.vehicle will not stay in overdrive.
Transmission replaced last fall. Now lost reverse in transmission. Took to dealer & informed needed a kit to correct problem in transmission at owner's cost. The manufacturer knows about lost reverse gear.
Transmission down shifted.
Manufacturer defect could have caused an accident or even harm. *phproblems with vehicle not shifting properly. Vehicle was taken to dealership and the high clutch drum was replaced.*mr *sc
While drivingvehicle experience problems with transmission which the vehicle does shift properly and may result ina crash. Also, the engine check light stayed on. But,dealercould not determine the problem.please provide further information.
While driving gas pedal may be down to the floor, but vehicle won't go anywhere. Took vehicle to dealer, and they found pieces of rubber o-ring, metal slitherings, clutch materials in transmission pan.consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said consumer needed a new transmission/front pump, consumers felt this car was 4 years old, and should not be having transmission problems.
Transmission coolant overheated, transmission fluid spilled onto exhaust; caused fire between frame and transmission, on left front of vehicle.tt
While driving up a hillengine lost power and rolled backward. Then, consumer controlled vehicle and parked it,and saw black smoke. Transmission fluid came out.problemwas just likesafety recall on gasoline o, but this vehicle enginewas diesel.
In 1997vehicle was taken in for recall 97 v 084 000 repairs. Problem has reoccurred,transmission fluidwas leaking.consumer has contacted dealer.please provide any further information.
Recall 97v084 000/transmission cooling line: while traveling on the highway at 65 mphfluid line disconnected from transmission and caused loss of fluid. This could have caused a fire. Dealer notified, and infomed consumer that vehicle was not under arecall.
Consumer not notified of recall of transmission cooler pressure line quick connects which from incorrect seating or extreme heat caused fluid loss rrsulting in severe transmission damage.
3500 pickup while driving up a 7% grade the transmission cooler line came loose and i lost all transmission fluid.the tow truck dealer said there was a plastic snap fitting on this cooler line that often ruptures.when they called in the dispatcher said, " another dodge?"we had just come down a severe grade.if this had failed on that slope we'd probably been killed.
Had received the recall notice (#97v084000) in mail.called in to make appointment with dealer. Took the vehicle to dealer. They kept it over a week. They did not repair the recall problem.did not explain why they could not do it.
Coolant system inside of transmission was melting gear, transmission was replaced.consumer states that the transmission was replaced 01-nov-2001 and she had nothing but problems with it until now.
Received recall notice (#97v084000). Called nearest dealer & made appointment, but they were overbooked. Took vehicle to another dealer out of townafter calling about parts. Arriving was informed did not have parts & to take vehicle some place else.
Received recall notice (397v084000). Called dealer & set appointment. Supposedly did the recall, but transmission was damaged. Owner noticed oil on ground after recall repairs was done.had a cracked transmission case. Dealer does not know when it will be replaced.
Recall 97v084000, transmission cooling unit and lines;dealerdoes not have the time to do recall repairs because it is for free.
While drivingdriver sawheavysmoke coming from the back oftruck. Afterstopping truck, driver crawled under the truck and noticed transmission fluid squirtingout of the transmission line.truck was towed to the dealership.dealer is reparing the truck at owner's cost.also, this truck was not included in recall 97v084000chrysler/transmission cooling line.the failure was the plastic fitting that attaches the trans cooler line to the transmission, allowing fluid to leak out.fluid was spewing out dangerously close to the ignition..et.
While driving 55 mphtransmission cooling lines broke, therewas a recall on this component but it only covered gasoline models, not diesel.the consumer stated that there were two instances when the transmission connections blew out.
Dealer was doing a diagnostic check on the vehicle whentemperature exceeded the limit, causing transmission cooling lines to separate, resulting influidleaking onto the manifold which caused a fire. Also,recall 99v115000 dealswith the same type of problem.however, this vehicle isnot included due to vin.please provide any further details.
Consumer states transmission leaks.dealer found defective cooler line.copy of reimbursement check for expenses incurred by consumer attached.
The throttle cable unraveled, front differential seals leak oil, transmission plastic connections leaked, andan alignment needed t offset bushing.
Vehicle slipped from park into reverse while the engine was running.
Transmission slips in/out of third gear.
Transfer case and universal joint broke.
Routing of transfer hoses cause hoses to burn/melt on exhaust/4 wheel drive to fail.
Transmission will jump into low gear and/or won't down shift at times. Consumer added during cold start, transmission will not back up for short time.
This vehicle can be placed into gear without the brake being applied. Dealer has not been contacted.
Transmission does not shift from second to third gear easily.consumer contacted several mechanics, including chrysler dealer, who said that it was a "manufacturing defect and should be recalled."transmission began to fail at 57, 000, itwas a heat related problem.an overdrive unit w/ torque converterheated up seals which will not allow the seals to hold pressure.
Torque converterbolt failed.
Torque converter locks up while towing near capacity loads up hill.
Rear axle recently started making an audible gear whine/moan when going any speed. The truck has 68,000 miles currently. I have accounts of other people that have owned '96 ram 1500 trucks that have had similar, if not the same problem that i have experienced. I am concerned about my saftey and the saftey of others if this differential decides to fail and lockup. My warranty is up and this will be a costly fix. Your attention and response would be much appreciated.
Suspension failure, the rear axle broke while driving, causing loss of control.
The vehicle had just been repaired by sandusky chrysler dealership, sandusky, oh, for the previous axle failure. Traveling east on the ohio turnpike, the vehicle suddenly slowed, like someone just jammed-on my brakes. Within a minute, there were two very loud screetches. My wife, traveling in a rental vehicle behind me, even hear the screetches. Given our previous experience, i immediately stopped at the side of the road. While trying to see what happened, we were informed by construction crews that we could not stay, there, on the side of the highway. They directed us a couple miles up the road, to the next exit. Once off the highway, we stopped to find the driver's side rear wheel sticking out from the fender by a couple inches. On closer inspection, there was smoke coming from between the wheel and the backing plate. The wheel assembly was starting to separate from the axle housing, again. We called for a tow truck, to return the vehicle to the repairing dealership. Upon their inspection, the wheel bearings were again burned. And, yes, the wheel assembly and axle shaft were leaving the vehicle.
The tire, rim, brake drum and axle shaft separated from the axle housing. The assembly wedged under vehicle. When it popped out, it flew up and landed directly in front of another vehicle. When the assembly separated, apparently the other (remaining) drive wheel became disconnected from the engine; our exhaust brake could not slow us down. Additionally, the brakes were spongy, and apparently not working. We slid to a stop on what remained of the axle housing. When we exited the vehicle, there was a flame shooting from the end of the axle housing, where the axle shaft would normally be. This flame was approx. 1.5-2 feet from the fuel filler tube. Immediately prior to the accident, there was a very loud screetch sound. Within a minute, the wheel assembly came apart.after repairs were made, the same axle problems reappeared.
Rear axle seals leaking and transfer case leaking.nlm
Rear axle seals leaking and transfer case leaking.nlm
Rear axle seals leaking and transfer case leaking.nlm
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
Transmission vibration due to failure of the bearings.
There is an oil leak from rear axle because of poor machinery of metal thatallowed brake line to become contaminated with oil on the left rear wheel.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
The throttle cable unraveled, front differential seals leak oil, transmission plastic connections leaked, andan alignment needed t offset bushing.
Rear axle seal leaks fluid onto brakes.
Axle seal failed, brake shoes replaced.*mjs
Rear axle seals replaced.
Was driving and the abs and brake light came on,brake pedal went to the floor,took to dealer once and replaced the master cylinder, now the truck is at dealer for rear seal repair.
Rear axle seal failed.
When applying the brakes, vehicle has no power. Also, the power steering failed, causing consumer to putvehicle into neutral, and rev the engine. Took six months to get part after repeated calls. Front brakes wearing out prematurely because rear brakes are not self adjusting. Very unsafe when braking at higher speeds. The left rear axle seal was leaking.water collects near the passenger door underneath the carpet.
Clutch could not be use at the time of shifting gear.had taken vehicle to dealer.they found out that clutch trail bearing was destroyed.please provide more information.
There are two recalls for this problems #828 & #838.they do not include the 1996 two wheel drive, the clutch hydraulic is the same and we had the same problems.they fixed it at 98,000 miles and the same thing happened 15,000 miles later.their fix did not fix the problem.they installed a shield but the plastic clutch line runs next to the shield and touches.plastic next to metal melts and the line burst causing or can cause a fire.they will not fix it again.the recall also need to be expanded..
The three out of four boltsthat are attached plate at the bottom of theclutch are loose.if all bolts separate clutchcould drop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states bolts need replacing. Please provide any further details.
Transmission fails to change gears at 35mph. Took vehicle to dealer to have transmission checked & replaced. Had noticed the front clutch was leaking fluid.
Drive shaft center support came loose from its mounting bracket.
While driving, could hear noise coming fromrear of vehicle wich sounded like suspension was out of place.had taken vehicle to dealer, and they had to replace rear pinion bearing ondifferential.please provide more informatinon.
Whinning noise while traveling, noise increases as speed increases
While traveling at approximately 55 mph, a nut fell off from center of rearend that holds yolk, this caused driveshaft to fall out of vehicle, and rear end to lock up.
Differential noise.
Drive shaft problem, causing vibration.
Drive shaft failed.
While traveling 70 mph, driveshaft seperated from the back axle. Dealership indicated have not seen this before. Driveshaft, universal joint and collar straps on rear are being worked on.please describe details.
Universal joint and drive shaft failed, causing vibration.
While driving on the highway the driveshaft fell out of vehicle, causing the vehicle to lose power. Dealer has seen and replaced the driveshaft at consumers expense.
Consumer was driving and the steering came apart.consumer states the upper universal joint dropped off the steering shaft, causing no steering control, the steering shaft and universal joint were not assembled properly at the factory, upper universal joint was barely stuck onto the end of the steering shaft, the universal joint was stuck onto the shaft only up to the area of the upper universal joint.
Front universal joint drained to proper level and cleaned.
Transfer case and universal joint broke.
Universal joint and drive shaft failed, causing vibration.
Was driving 55mph in 5th gear, downshifted into 4th gear, went back to 5th gear & vehicle failed to stay in fifth gear. Shifted back to 4th gear & then back to 3rd gear. Vehicle started to make loud noises. Was hard shifting back into 3rd gear from 4th gear.
Consumer states transmission has been replaced.
The nuton the 5th gear on the nv4500 transmission backs off of the 5th gear, causing loss of the 5th gear.dealer has been notified.vehicle has been repaired by independent mechanic.
Transmission failed.
Rear axle seals leaking and transfer case leaking.nlm
Rear axle seals leaking and transfer case leaking.nlm
When engaging 4-wheel drive, indicator comes on, indicating that's in 4-wheel dr; may or may not be in 4 wheel drive; trailer jack-knifed in to truck.
Rear axle seals leaking and transfer case leaking.nlm
Transfer box makes noise, also trouble shifting in 4wd.
The seat belts in the rear cab of the truck have failed. They do not lock when the two pieces are attached. I can put the latch in and it will not stay locked. It unsnapps and the children cannot use the belts. These are located in the middle and passanger side of the truck in the rear. This is a safety concern and would like to have it checked out.
While at a stop light another vehicle hit the consumer from behind the seat belts disconnected from the anchors, causing injury to the consumer and children. Please provide further information.
Ongoing problem with driver shoulder belt continuing to tighten upondriver while driving.driver would have to unlatchbelt buckle to get it to release itself. But, problem kept reoccurring. Also,driver's seat moves whenever brakes are applied in a sudden / emergency situation or when jerking the seat back and forth.dealer refused to repairbecausevehiclewas out of its warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall.
The vehicle was involved in a collision.the passenger side safety belt had come unbuckled when the collision occurred.the consumer was traveling down the road at approxiamately 30 mph with his/her daughter buckled in her child restraint seat on the passenger side.a young man was backing out of a driveway claiming he didn't see the vehicle and impacted the passenger side.upon impact, the passenger belt had unbuckled, putting the daughter and her seat to the floorboard.*scc
Ongoing problem with driver shoulder belt continuing to tighten upondriver while driving.driver would have to unlatchbelt buckle to get it to release itself. But, problem kept reoccurring. Also,driver's seat moves whenever brakes are applied in a sudden / emergency situation or when jerking the seat back and forth.dealer refused to repairbecausevehiclewas out of its warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall.
Consumer was rearended and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy, also the seat belt didn't restrain and absskidded and went to one side . Please describe .
When pulling driver's side seat belt from retractor seat belt will not extend to lock. Please provide further information.
Consumer stated that when in a vehicle accident the rear seat belts did not lock up causing them to release. Dealer notified
The vehicle was involved in a collision.the passenger side safety belt had come unbuckled when the collision occurred.the consumer was traveling down the road at approxiamately 30 mph with his/her daughter buckled in her child restraint seat on the passenger side.a young man was backing out of a driveway claiming he didn't see the vehicle and impacted the passenger side.upon impact, the passenger belt had unbuckled, putting the daughter and her seat to the floorboard.*scc
The hinge on the drivers side seat broke and the drivers seat laid back into the back seat of the extended cab truck
Front seat slides on its own while vehicle is in motion.
Seat cover material is falling apart.*mjs
Front passenger seat failed to remain locked in position with a passenger sitting in it. When brakeswere applied passenger's seat would go forward, causingpassenger to hit dashboard and intowindshield. Contactedmanufacturer, and was informed too many miles on vehicle to do anything.
Ongoing problem with driver shoulder belt continuing to tighten upondriver while driving.driver would have to unlatchbelt buckle to get it to release itself. But, problem kept reoccurring. Also,driver's seat moves whenever brakes are applied in a sudden / emergency situation or when jerking the seat back and forth.dealer refused to repairbecausevehiclewas out of its warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall.
Passenger side front seat mechanism works improperly.
Seats do not lock into position. Seat backs do not lock into position.
20/40 front driver and passengerseat can be folded foward easily without unlatching them . There is no safety device to keep seat from going foward.
The driver's seat collapsed backward, causing hinge to break.
The seat back will easily move forward when it is pushed, equipped with extended cab.tt
When the brakes are applied the passenger'sseatwill slide to the front of the vehicle.the owner has had vehicle repaired.
Vehicle was rearended. Upon impactdriver's seatback collapsed intorear seat, resulting in minor injury. Manufacturer has been notified, and will look into the matter.
While driving on interstate 75 (with the cruise control set)the driver side seat back broke completly off of the seat bottom causing me to fall backward into the rear of the vehicle and momentarily lose control of the vehicle. I was able to regain control of the vehicle without causing an accident but a less experenced driver might have been in trouble. Dodge has so farrefused to repair the seat and i have been told that this problem is normal wear and tear for whichi am responsible to repair at my own cost. I belive that this is a manufacturer defect and should be repaired by the manufacturer.
When pushing up on lever located on the backs of driver's/passenger's seats, fingers are pinched, causing blisters.
Driver's side seatback broke off from bottom of seat, causing driver to fall into back seat.
Front passenger and the drivers seat will lock into place will fall forward at any given time.tt
Petition for finding of defect related to motor vehicle safety & order directing notification and remedy of the defect pertaining to the 1994-97 my dodge ram pickup trucks.*phthe consumer is concern about the design of the seat back recliner.the consumer believes the design is defective and dangerous for occupant use during rear impact accidents. *nlm
Seats do not lock into position. Seat backs do not lock into position.
On three occasions brakes have lost pressure to hydraulic system. On last incident accident was the result of losing braking entirely. Sincesystem totally failed andinspection of braking components,excluding abs, have not uncovered defect it,but light on abs system has turned on -indicating system problem - i believe abs components may be faulty
When applying the brakes in damp weather, the front brakes lock up,causing the vehicle to slide.
When backing the truck there were no brakes when going forward,vehicle hasabs anti-lock brakes . Please descibe.
Going to a camp ground on dirt road, hauling a trailer, going down a hill, driver tried to apply brakes (abs), had no brakes, ran into another vehicle w/trailer, the other vehicle literally stopped the vehicle at bottom of hill. After inspection, it was found that the master cylinder was faulty.
Consumer has a problem with brakes.they work fine when driving in town. When driving at 30 - 35 mph or more,the brakes do not stop accurately. Whenpressing the pedal for braking driver must release them.then press again before stopping.
Abs braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal.
Antilock brakes inoperative.
While trying to stop vehicle and putting on brakes the vehicle wll pull hard in any direction,causingdriver to go off the road. Brakes have been replaceed on 4 occasions, however problem still persisted, chrysler is replacing vehicle.
Failure of the abs brakes, causing loss of power assist, the brake pedal went to the floor.
When braking pedal sometimes goes to floor, vehicle pulls to left, no accidents. Dealer aligned wheels, replaced shim pack, various speed.
When backing the truck there were no brakes when going forward,vehicle hasabs anti-lock brakes . Please descibe.
Abs, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.
Abs braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
During vehicle operation. When the abs brakes are applied, a severe pull to the right is experienced.
Abs brakes make vehicle pull to side as a result of of recent repairs.
The abs system will not stop the vehicle at all. Please describe.
Whenhitting the brakes hard the brakes grab and release andhave no braking ability.they do not hold.this happens on normal road conditionsthe system has abs.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, there is extended stopping distance before vehicle comes to a complete stop.please describe details.
Abs; ran into the back of a vehicle because brakes would not stop the truck. Please describe details.
Abs system malfunctioned due to a module which has been replaced less than a year.the abs and braking light comes on.during a panic stop the wheels lock up. Dealer cannot determine problem.
The abs and the brake light illuminated.the vehicle brakes even when not in motion.the service writer says consumers vehicle needs a cabs computer module. The front rotors needed replacing because of what the dealer claims to be pitting. A friend in formed consumer that it was because of air bubbles in the casting when the rotors were made.*jg
When brakes are applied vehicle veers to the right; also,abs light and brake lights come on when pulling a trailer.in addition, replaced front brake rotors/pads/calipers.
Consumer states that whenapplying the brakes they lock up and throw vehicle off the road.the vehicle will slide more on on wet roads. The system has abs. Has been experiencing problem since owning the vehicle.
When applying brakes in a panic stop theylocked up, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries.
While driving could step on the brake pedal to reduce or to stop vehicle. Pedal will pulse causingextended stopping distance,dealer had been contacted.please provide more information.
Abs brakes failed when trying to stop at light,applied emergency brakes when comingto a bumpy stop,hit car in rear,causing minor damage.
When applying the brakes, vehicle has no power. Also, the power steering failed, causing consumer to putvehicle into neutral, and rev the engine. Took six months to get part after repeated calls. Front brakes wearing out prematurely because rear brakes are not self adjusting. Very unsafe when braking at higher speeds. The left rear axle seal was leaking.water collects near the passenger door underneath the carpet.
On wet road conditions when applying the brakes,the brake pedal went to the floor and there was no braking ability. The system has abs.
When driving in the rain at 30 mph you have to apply so much brake pedal that the front abs brakes lock up;also,the brake pads have been replaced at 5,500 and 18,000 miles and the calipers have been rebuilt at 18,000 miles.
Brakes have been a continued problem with vehicle, several repairs made however continue to have problems.
Failure on the front disc brakes, need to replace the front brakes and pads and shoes to often.
Abs brakes; failure on the abs brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have a accident.
Abs brakeshave been replaced 3 times;at 4/96-5,000miles/ 7/96-10,000 and 9/96 14,000. Brakes have to be replaced again at18,000.
While driving at 20 mph the defective abs braking system malfunctioned causing the wheels to lock up and skid.having extended stopping distance, causing a frontal impact.the defective driver's side airbag did not deploy.
Front brakes pull really hard to left and to right.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Replaced brakes five times within two years. Also, the rotors are prematurley wearing.please give any further details.
Abs: lot of pulsation when applying; steering pulls left/right on hard brake application.
W/all around abs brakes; performance when applied results in excessive pulling in either direction w/cause unknown. Pads, rotors and calipers replaced.
Epa standard. Onboard computer redesigned for 1999,doesn't provide proper reading to engine,resulting in hesitation and stalling.
While driving on freeway, consumer applied brakes & vehicle pulled left, across 2 lanes. At a much lower speed, pulled right. Took to dealer several times for brake problem & was corrected 75%. Was informed normal for truck to pull right.consumer states that the vehicle is now constantly pulling to the left at any speed.
Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied vehiclepulls to the right, andwhen coming to a stop, brakes lock up/jerks the vehicle, causing a loss of control.
Abs brake problems; intermittently when applying the brakes on dry road conditions, under normal braking, they seem to be very spongy, and the pedal travels to the floorboard.they do not stop the truck. All brake pads have be replaced on 3/7/98. The rear brakes pads were glazed over like they were heated up.
Abs light came onand had not turned off.had taken vehicle to dealer, they fixed the problem fora couple days. But,problem came back.please provide more information.
Owner has abs brakes, she states that the pedal goes to the floor when brakes are applied and that there is noticeable pedal fading when brakes are used.
When driving at various speed and applying brakes, vehiclepulls to the left.the harderpushes on brakes the harder vehicle pulls to left.consumer has to counter steer in order to avoid hitting oncoming traffic. Has replaced brakes pads, but defect is still occurring.
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the abs brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out,leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times,and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.
Abs braking system failed to stop vehicle when coming off exit. When applying brakes vehicle steered to the left. Almost caused an ident. Please describe.
Anti lock brakes lock up, causing loss of control.
When applying the brakes, the abs brakes failed.please describe.
While driving to a stop sign behind other vehicle, appliedbrake pedal and vehicle lost braking power.consumer was forced to drive off the road.technician pointed out that problem was with brake line that delivered fluid to brakes.
Abs brake system locked up on wet surface.
Consumer was traveling on highway the and noticed that abs braking system light came on intermittently ondashboard. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
When applying brakes vehicle will pulls hard to left . Dealer has resurfaced front brakes, and flushed master cylinder and its lines, but defect keeps reoccurring.
Abs brakes failed,applied the brakes and the pedal goes the floor,loss of effectiveness, pedal fade,s.in for replacement of master cylinder, bleedingthe lines.
Abs brakes failed.
Rear anti lock brakes failed.
Turned engine on, no reserve load. Pumped brakes 4-6 times. Let sit 1-3 minutes, no back support and vacuum assist disappeared. Dilemma: total loss of braking capability.
When appying the abs brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right and left sides.consumr states at 12,000 miles there was extensive brake pad wear on front brakes, consumer contacted manufacturer and was advised they were aware of the braking problems.
Abs: anti-lock brakes/normal brake light on dashboard remains illuminated;reset when engine is off, comes back on upon startup, causing abs to fail.
Abs; went to apply the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Lost all braking power, also replaced leaking master cylinder/booster .
On any type of road surface, when braking in an emergency situation, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Condition almost caused several crashes.front brake pads was replaced at 40,000 miles. Problem still exist.
When applyingbrakesabs braking system lights comes ondashboard panel. Dealership is aware ofproblem. Pedal is hard and sticks a little.
When driving the abs brake light comes on the dashboard and the brake pedal gets soft and goes to thefloor.
When applying abs brakes vehicle shakes violently/pulls to the left.
Abs braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushie brake pedal.
Excessive pedal effort required to stop vehicle in normal braking situations. Front brakes smoke during hard stops or in stop and go traffic.it also gives off a burning smell.brought back to dealer 2 times and they state that it is "normal".i just found out that in 1997, dodge changed the master cylinder on this truck to a larger unit.the rest of the brake system components are the same.i would think that this would solve my problem.
Recall 97v068000; 2 weeks ago the recall work had been performed at auto west dodge. Now, if the brakes are hit more than six times, the brakes will fail.
Anti-lock brakes defective; when applied, truck spins around, according to dealer, abs do not seem to be working, hard to stop, lock up on wet pavement, no accidents, speed from 30 to 45 mph.
While backing up made attempt to slow/stop, brake pedal went to floor at approx. 10mph, afterwards abs and hydralic light appeared.
Ask for ext 455. Backing out of driveway something popped, noticed light on dash panel. Loss total brake and anti lock braking system.
Antilock brakes failed.
Poor abs brake performance,complete brake failure has been experienced 8 times,the whole vacuum system has been replaced. The pedal goes to the floor. The brake warning lights did come on. Dodge ram br2500 diesel 1996.
Abs braking system light comes on dashboard and stays on. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Equipped w/rear abs brakes; front disc brakes wear excessively with replacements of three sets of pads.front rotors and calipers have also been replaced with failure reoccurring repeatedly.
Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.
Duringapplication ofbrake system vehicle will suddenly pull hard toleft or right, direction is unpredictable. Dealership has examinedvehicle, butwas unable to remedyproblem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle, causing extended stopping distance.please provide details.
While driving on icy roads abs brakes lock up.
The brakes were replaced at least 5 different times. Brake lining overheats when brakes are applied. Vehicle not stopping when brakes are applied quickly. Dealer cannot find problem.*ml
During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy, also abs brakes failed.
Failure of the abs brake caused consumer to have a near accident.tt
The front and rear causing the abs and brake light to illuminate while driving.nlm
While driving the brakes would pull and vibrate.also, the brakes made a loud noise without applying the brakes. Dealer replaced brakes every 6000 miles.
Abs equipped:upon depressing the brake pedal consumer noticed the front end shimmy. Pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer, therefore, released foot from brake pedal to gain control of vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
When applying the brakes on normal road condtions the pedal went to the floor and vehcile hit a curb. The system has abs.
Abs brake problems; when applyingbrakes duriing heavy braking conditions, absbrakes do not work correctly, and truck glides along. This happens on normal road condtions. The dealer is not able to detect what the problem is with the system.please provide further details.
Consumer was rearended and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy, also the seat belt didn't restrain and absskidded and went to one side . Please describe .
When applying the abs brakes the pedal will intermttently travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision.also, dealer replaced calipers/rotors and master cylinder.
In ten months the front rotor and pads wore out, vehicle has abs anti-lock brakes. Please describe .
Abs braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal
Abs brakes failed with brake pedal going to the floor, also 3rd sideview mirrorblurs vission.
Abs brake failure, made a loud noise , also, replaced disc pads/rotoes and calipers.
Going to a camp ground on dirt road, hauling a trailer, going down a hill, driver tried to apply brakes (abs), had no brakes, ran into another vehicle w/trailer, the other vehicle literally stopped the vehicle at bottom of hill. After inspection, it was found that the master cylinder was faulty.
Abs/rear wheel: when coming to a stop, braking takes extremely long time to stop, driver literally has to stand on brake pedal to stop, caused accident, vehicle ran into light post.
Anti-lock brakes grab.
Transmission will not shift to 2-3 geras normaly, also, absbrake light comes on at idle.
Other: airbag warning light/antilock brake warning light illuminated.
Antilock brake warning light illuminated.
Brakes are not working properly, causingextended stopping distance. Please provide more information.
Brakes failed 5 times.
Consumer has a problem with brakes.they work fine when driving in town. When driving at 30 - 35 mph or more,the brakes do not stop accurately. Whenpressing the pedal for braking driver must release them.then press again before stopping.
Consumer states the vehicle keeps blowing wheel seals which contaminate the brakes, consumer purchased lifetime wheel seals and lasted two weeks.. Consumer also stated the throttle linkage has been replaced 3 times.
When the brakes are applied the pedal gets mushy and goes to the floor causingextended stopping distances resulting in a collision.the dealer has notified. Mjs
While driving the brake pedal went to the floor.tt
Brake rotors/pads/master cylinder replaced due to brake failure/pulling to one side.
Brakes failed.
Brake noise.
While applying the brakes the vehicle will move to the right lane unexpectedly. Has to release the brakes in order to move back into the orginal lane,which may cause an accident.dealer cannot determine problem.dealer replace control arms, brake pads etc.please provide details.
When driving at any speed applied brakes and they madea loud grinding noise,in for repair twice in one year.
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.
Brakes continue to pull hard, several repairs made however have failed to remedy situation.
Applied brakes, front brakes completely disintegrated, driver heard loud noise, noticed loss of stopping power prior to failure, no other prior warning. Drove very slowly until came to stop, no accident.
Received recall notice (#97v06800) & called dealer for an appointment. Was informed that they had no parts. Called back 3 weeks later & informed of the same thing again. Parts on back order.
While trying to stop vehicle and putting on brakes the vehicle wll pull hard in any direction,causingdriver to go off the road. Brakes have been replaceed on 4 occasions, however problem still persisted, chrysler is replacing vehicle.
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer attempted to fix vehicle several times but the vehicle stills pulls when applying the brakes.
Brake performance diminished, takes heavy brake pedal pressure to stop.parking brake does not hold vehicle, with parking brake pushed on hard the vehicle can still creep.front brake pads wearing very qucikly, rear brake shoes glazed.rear brake shoes replaced three times, a new set of "heavy duty" rear wheel cylinders were installed by the dealer.the wheel cylinders helped some but the truck has poor braking performance, especially with a light load in the bed or towing an empty 16' flat bed trailer.replaced front brake pads and they were worn unevenly.i don't know if a proportining valve would cause this kind of problem.the dealer has tried what they thought would fix the problem.the truck is out of warranty now since october of 1999.
When applying the brakes, the right front brake locked up.please describe.
The abs and the brake light illuminated.the vehicle brakes even when not in motion.the service writer says consumers vehicle needs a cabs computer module. The front rotors needed replacing because of what the dealer claims to be pitting. A friend in formed consumer that it was because of air bubbles in the casting when the rotors were made.*jg
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.
Brake problem causes vehicle to pull to the left when brakes are applied.
Brake system has never worked properly.
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a crash.sudden acceleration problem happened once before. Dealer could not determine the problem.brake failed. *yd
Brakes failed.
When driving downhilee brakes will not stop vehicle. Consumer also stated vehicle has inadquate braking, burns up calipers and brake pads.dealer contacted.nlm
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
Not sure if abs or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off. Please describe details.
When applying the brakes the vehicle keeps on going for a short distance before the vehicle comes to a stop. Driver noticed that the vehicle has a lot of vibration and shaking in it.
Not sure if abs or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off. Please describe details.
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.
Braking system fails intermittently.
While driving and applying the brakes there is a loud noise and the front brakes pads are gone completely and the rotors are in bad shape. Contacted the manufacturer and they won't fix the vehicleunless the consumer pays for the repairs.
Excessive pedal effort required to stop vehicle in normal braking situations. Front brakes smoke during hard stops or in stop and go traffic.it also gives off a burning smell.brought back to dealer 2 times and they state that it is "normal".i just found out that in 1997, dodge changed the master cylinder on this truck to a larger unit.the rest of the brake system components are the same.i would think that this would solve my problem.
When applying the brakes in damp weather, the front brakes lock up,causing the vehicle to slide.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
There are problems withfront brake discs. When consumer is stoppingthere isvibration coming frombrakes.
Front right brake caliper keeps pulling shortly after replacement. 4 have been replaced. Sometimes a very strong pull where steering is pulled from hands. Especially dangerious when pulling a travel trailer. --fuel cell has a badly worn sleeve which causes floating suction to hang up causing air suction and running out of fuel at 1/2 tank plus or minus.
Disc brakes; the front right side brakes caught fire.
When applying brakes vehicle will pulls hard to left . Dealer has resurfaced front brakes, and flushed master cylinder and its lines, but defect keeps reoccurring.
When appying the abs brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right and left sides.consumr states at 12,000 miles there was extensive brake pad wear on front brakes, consumer contacted manufacturer and was advised they were aware of the braking problems.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal will intermttently travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision.also, dealer replaced calipers/rotors and master cylinder.
Left/right front calipers malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull left or right.
When applying brakes, vehicle pulls severely to right, according to dealer, calipers were sticking, replaced calibers/ rotors, problem has reoccurred; also, experiencing lot of play in steering column, can m ove shaft u/down, not a tilted steering wheel.
When driving in the rain at 30 mph you have to apply so much brake pedal that the front abs brakes lock up;also,the brake pads have been replaced at 5,500 and 18,000 miles and the calipers have been rebuilt at 18,000 miles.
The front brakes have pulled during braking from day 1.it is an admitted problem (by chrysler) with the calipers.mine have been replaced twice to no avail.
Abs brake failure, made a loud noise , also, replaced disc pads/rotoes and calipers.
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull;also,front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.
When brakes are applied vehicle veers to the right; also,abs light and brake lights come on when pulling a trailer.in addition, replaced front brake rotors/pads/calipers.
Brake caliper failed.
Front brake pads/calipers failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right, also steering wheel off center.
Front brake pads failed, causing vehicle to drift to the left on stops sometimes so severely that vehicle pulls out of lane; also replaced calipers/ rotors/torsion bar.
Took vehicle to dealer and he said that the rear brakes are not working that's why the front brake need to have brake rotors and pads replacedevery 10-1200 miles. Vehicle went through 3 sets of front pads. The non-functioning rear brakes,causing front brakes to work harder.
Abs brake problems; intermittently when applying the brakes on dry road conditions, under normal braking, they seem to be very spongy, and the pedal travels to the floorboard.they do not stop the truck. All brake pads have be replaced on 3/7/98. The rear brakes pads were glazed over like they were heated up.
Premature wear of front brake disc pads and shoes. Also, brake shoe/drum adjusters failed.
Front brake pads replaced.
Front brake pads/calipers failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right, also steering wheel off center.
Axle seal failed, brake shoes replaced.*mjs
When brakes are applied vehicle veers to the right; also,abs light and brake lights come on when pulling a trailer.in addition, replaced front brake rotors/pads/calipers.
Vehicles front disc brake system at 20,000 miles had 4 sets of pads and 3 sets of rotors .then, everything connected to the front braking system was changed. The manufacturer bought the vehicle back, they could not find the defect.
The brake pads separated from the shoe, causing the wheel to lock up.the dealer has been notified.
Vehicle's abs braking system has extreme premature wear and tear,had pads/rotors and other parts changed 9 times.
The brake pads are also in need of changing at 50000 miles when they were changed at 22702miles by the dealership. Something is wrong with the breaking system.
Abs brake failure, made a loud noise , also, replaced disc pads/rotoes and calipers.
Front brake pads failed, causing vehicle to drift to the left on stops sometimes so severely that vehicle pulls out of lane; also replaced calipers/ rotors/torsion bar.
Brake rotors out of round, brake pads failed resulting in vibration.
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull;also,front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.
In ten months the front rotor and pads wore out, vehicle has abs anti-lock brakes. Please describe .
Left front brake pad worn.
When driving at various speed and applying brakes, vehiclepulls to the left.the harderpushes on brakes the harder vehicle pulls to left.consumer has to counter steer in order to avoid hitting oncoming traffic. Has replaced brakes pads, but defect is still occurring.
Initial transmission problem started @ 38000 just out of warranty.dealer said they couldn't help. I never thought of contacting manufacturer. Trans. Diagnosis complete at 72500 mis, dealer say rebuild,r+r at 89300mis.brake mastercylinder lid was leaking causing insufficiet fluid level lead to pad and shoe failure.transmission failure led to lifter failure in the engine.trans would long shift putiing strain on engine causing a higher rev.ultimately weakening 2lifters.i am now hearing a noise and feelingjolts on the steering wheel turning left . Problem is unknown at this time.
When driving in the rain at 30 mph you have to apply so much brake pedal that the front abs brakes lock up;also,the brake pads have been replaced at 5,500 and 18,000 miles and the calipers have been rebuilt at 18,000 miles.
Abs, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.
Brake problems;when applying the brakes the front end of vehicle virbrated . This was due to the rotors being warped. The rotors were resurfaced on 5/23/97.
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull;also,front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.
When brakes are applied vehicle veers to the right; also,abs light and brake lights come on when pulling a trailer.in addition, replaced front brake rotors/pads/calipers.
Front rotors failed.
Brake rotors out of round, brake pads failed resulting in vibration.
Rotors failed.
Abs brake failure, made a loud noise , also, replaced disc pads/rotoes and calipers.
The abs and the brake light illuminated.the vehicle brakes even when not in motion.the service writer says consumers vehicle needs a cabs computer module. The front rotors needed replacing because of what the dealer claims to be pitting. A friend in formed consumer that it was because of air bubbles in the casting when the rotors were made.*jg
Vehicle's abs braking system has extreme premature wear and tear,had pads/rotors and other parts changed 9 times.
Took vehicle to dealer and he said that the rear brakes are not working that's why the front brake need to have brake rotors and pads replacedevery 10-1200 miles. Vehicle went through 3 sets of front pads. The non-functioning rear brakes,causing front brakes to work harder.
Front brake pads failed, causing vehicle to drift to the left on stops sometimes so severely that vehicle pulls out of lane; also replaced calipers/ rotors/torsion bar.
Vehicles front disc brake system at 20,000 miles had 4 sets of pads and 3 sets of rotors .then, everything connected to the front braking system was changed. The manufacturer bought the vehicle back, they could not find the defect.
Front brake rotors warped.
Driver's side brake rotor out of round.
In ten months the front rotor and pads wore out, vehicle has abs anti-lock brakes. Please describe .
Steeringpitmanarm and idler arm have a lot of play, front bearings loose, front rotors rusted and worn out required replacement.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Replaced brakes five times within two years. Also, the rotors are prematurley wearing.please give any further details.
Brake rotors warped due tooverheating.
Brake drumfailed.
Rear brake drums causing, severe vibration ( out-of-round). Replaced but exhibiting identical symptoms.
Consumer states brake shoes and brake drums were down to the metal and had to be replaced.
Ongoing problem with rear brakes adjusting at least 5 different times. Brakes fail to work. The self adjustor does not work. Had to have them manually adjusted. *ml
Rear brakes replaced.
Premature wear of front brake disc pads and shoes. Also, brake shoe/drum adjusters failed.
Bracket for the emergency brake cable has fallen off due to nuts on the bolts securing the bracket becoming loose and both falling off.nuts are located behind the gas tank and are not accessable unless the gas tank is removed.emergency brake not operational.
Consumer was driving and applied the brakes vehicle could not stop,took to dealer,replaced the rear brake shoesand turned the drums . .consumer states the rear brakes work for about 30 miles after dealer has replaced them , however then one has to stand on them for any braking power, consumer states that the front brakes are beginning to wear now due to they are the only ones operating on vehicle.
Rear brakes failed to stop vehicle when brakes were applied. Front brakes working fine. Sometimes front brakes lock up. Took to dealer & was informed rear brakes functioned fine. Found no problems.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
Consumer was driving and applied the brakes vehicle could not stop,took to dealer,replaced the rear brake shoesand turned the drums . .consumer states the rear brakes work for about 30 miles after dealer has replaced them , however then one has to stand on them for any braking power, consumer states that the front brakes are beginning to wear now due to they are the only ones operating on vehicle.
Drums warped due to overheating.
Brake shoes failed.
The brakes were replaced at least 5 different times. Brake lining overheats when brakes are applied. Vehicle not stopping when brakes are applied quickly. Dealer cannot find problem.*ml
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
Brake cylinder sensor bent.
Right/rear wheel cylinder leaks.
Replaced rear wheel cylinder.
While driving to a stop sign behind other vehicle, appliedbrake pedal and vehicle lost braking power.consumer was forced to drive off the road.technician pointed out that problem was with brake line that delivered fluid to brakes.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal will intermttently travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision.also, dealer replaced calipers/rotors and master cylinder.
When applying brakes vehicle will pulls hard to left . Dealer has resurfaced front brakes, and flushed master cylinder and its lines, but defect keeps reoccurring.
While driving 50mph & went to apply brakes,master cylinder/power booster studs came out. It split the metal attachment. There were no brakes. Rearended another vehicle. Had contacted manufacturer. A representative checked vehicle's brakes & indicated the brakes were fine &manufacturer was not liable for anything.
Excessive pedal effort required to stop vehicle in normal braking situations. Front brakes smoke during hard stops or in stop and go traffic.it also gives off a burning smell.brought back to dealer 2 times and they state that it is "normal".i just found out that in 1997, dodge changed the master cylinder on this truck to a larger unit.the rest of the brake system components are the same.i would think that this would solve my problem.
Master cylinder failed.
Initial transmission problem started @ 38000 just out of warranty.dealer said they couldn't help. I never thought of contacting manufacturer. Trans. Diagnosis complete at 72500 mis, dealer say rebuild,r+r at 89300mis.brake mastercylinder lid was leaking causing insufficiet fluid level lead to pad and shoe failure.transmission failure led to lifter failure in the engine.trans would long shift putiing strain on engine causing a higher rev.ultimately weakening 2lifters.i am now hearing a noise and feelingjolts on the steering wheel turning left . Problem is unknown at this time.
Going to a camp ground on dirt road, hauling a trailer, going down a hill, driver tried to apply brakes (abs), had no brakes, ran into another vehicle w/trailer, the other vehicle literally stopped the vehicle at bottom of hill. After inspection, it was found that the master cylinder was faulty.
Brake master cylinder prematurely malfunctioned, causing the power brake booster to fail. Also, caused the brakepedal to travel to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
Was driving and the abs and brake light came on,brake pedal went to the floor,took to dealer once and replaced the master cylinder, now the truck is at dealer for rear seal repair.
Master cylinder cracked, causing brakes to pull.
Abs; went to apply the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Lost all braking power, also replaced leaking master cylinder/booster .
Failure of the abs brakes, causing loss of power assist, the brake pedal went to the floor.
The brake pump in the vehicle does not have enough boost in it to stop the vehicle correctly. There was a recall on brakes, but problem still exists (97v-068).
Abs; went to apply the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Lost all braking power, also replaced leaking master cylinder/booster .
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
The brakes have not been 100% since i purchased this vehicle.i took the vehicle to the dealer at41,000 miles and complained about low pedal .i was told that the pads and shoes were fine.at about 50,000 miles, the brake booster failed and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer.squealing noise from under the hood was found to be the water pump.
Brake master cylinder prematurely malfunctioned, causing the power brake booster to fail. Also, caused the brakepedal to travel to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
There is no reserve canister for brake vacuum causing loss of brakes in heavy stop and go traffic.
Recall #97068, dealer replaced the vacuum check valve in the brake pump in which the problem still exists.the vehicle experiences no braking ability. Had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stop. Consumer states the rubber vacuum fitting on line between pump and brake booster dislodged vacuum, oil fumes reacted to rubber and became unstable, this occurred after recall, all fittings have been replaced with better rubber fittings.
The vehicle vacuum system became contaminated with oil.this effected the vehicle's hav system, brake booster and deteriorated all the vacuum hoses which caused the brakes to fail intermittently. *pha recall was initiated for this problem but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin.the dealer recommended that the consumer install an external brake booster check valve and hose, replace vent and defroster actuator.the customer declined the repairs.
Recall work done on the abs check valve, however loss of brakes and problems with system after recall work..
Power vacuum lines failed, causing loss of brakes prior to recall.
While driving at any speed vehicle took a long time to slowdown when the brake pedal was pressed.brake light stayed on, andoil was leaking into the vacuum system.
Steering arm broke, causing completeloss of steering.
Under normal operating conditions when traveling around 50 to 60 mph andhittinga bump,front endwill vibrate violently. Consumer must stopvehicle in order to getvibration to go away.dealership has examinedvehicle twice: during first incidentdealership replaced track bar,andat second incident, dealership could not determinecause.the steering damper has been replaced and consumer hopes that this solves the problem.
Consumer has a 1995 mode, manufacturer gave consumer a 1996,the problem is the consumer was driving and there was no steering control on both trucks,still having same problem .
Noise in front end as well as leaking due to failure of the steering shaft and steering stabilizer.
Steeringhas to much play, also there is a popping sound, to dealer 4 times, cannot find problem.vehicle will not stay in overdrive.
Steering has excessive play/clunking noise when turning or braking.
Consumer was driving and the steering came apart.consumer states the upper universal joint dropped off the steering shaft, causing no steering control, the steering shaft and universal joint were not assembled properly at the factory, upper universal joint was barely stuck onto the end of the steering shaft, the universal joint was stuck onto the shaft only up to the area of the upper universal joint.
Front end shimmy when going over bump or pot hole, due to poor steering design, dampner kit available to correct design problem.
While making a left turn the steering wheel shakes. Owner is very concerned about this problem.
While make any turns consumer noticeda clicking noise fromsteering . Dealer has been notified.the dealer used a spray to fix the clicking noise in the steering column, but it did not solve the problem.
Consumer states steering column is locking on vehicle.
Steering wheel: while driving the steering wheel locks up and it becomes very hard to turn.it seems as if there is no power. Vehicle is in for repair in shop but they can't find the problem .
Steering in the vehicle gets extremely sloppy when driving and makes it hard to steer. The steering column has been replaced and the upper and lower control arms.
During vehicle operation at 5 mph, the brackets which hold the steering column disconnected, causing it to come apart. Consumer states the steering column fell in his lap and the bolts hit his feet.
Steering column replaced.
Unexpectedly the steering wheel locks up. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle and the problem still exists.failed part not available for three days because of high demand and cannot be kept in stock. Manufacturer has been notfied.
Front brake pads/calipers failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right, also steering wheel off center.
Steering column is extremely loose which causesvehicle to drift toright or leftwhile driving, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Steering wheel not centered.
Steering wheel binds and gear shift lever on column moves putting truck into neutral twice at hightway speeds, dealer tested and said that this needs to be replaced at a cost of 400 dollars i feel that a vechile should not have to have a streering colum replaced at 50000 miles
Steering column makes clicking noise.
Steering column is very loose and shakes, this problem also gives it trouble placing the vehicle into park. Dealer has been contacted.
When applying brakes, vehicle pulls severely to right, according to dealer, calipers were sticking, replaced calibers/ rotors, problem has reoccurred; also, experiencing lot of play in steering column, can m ove shaft u/down, not a tilted steering wheel.
Steering column failed.
12-8-95 replaced defective stirring colum; 12-19-96 replaced defective fuel gauge;
Consumer states that when changing the position of the steering wheel up the vehicle will shut off. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
Consumer's brother was driving 55-70 mph on state hwy 72 when steering made a full circle then a clicking noise, the passenger said that they then realized that steering wheel had locked up following loss of control. The truck then flipped over back end over front then rolled over on side,loosing both left wheels, brakes/drums/pads and tires. The driver was thrown from truck after the 2nd flip forward, he was revived on scene, thenlater died in flight to hospital. Passenger survived with minor upper body injuries.
Steering shaft replaced.
Steering shaft loose, causing vibration.
When driving at 20 mph and whitout prior warning the steering gear box broke, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, andconsumer crashed into a stone wall.
In august of 1999 with approximately 70,000 miles on odometer while driving 35 mph, there was a vibration, and the driver lost all steering control before crashing into a ditch.dealership examined vehicle and replaced steering gear box to remedy the problem.since replacement of original steering gear box, vehicle wanders all over the road during normal operation. Steering gear box has to be replaced again by an independent repair shop.
Steering box failed, causing accident.
After bumpping into a low stone wall at no more than 3mph, the power steering gear box drained fluid, resulting in power steering lost.
Consumer was driving and the steering came apart.consumer states the upper universal joint dropped off the steering shaft, causing no steering control, the steering shaft and universal joint were not assembled properly at the factory, upper universal joint was barely stuck onto the end of the steering shaft, the universal joint was stuck onto the shaft only up to the area of the upper universal joint.
When applying the brakes, vehicle has no power. Also, the power steering failed, causing consumer to putvehicle into neutral, and rev the engine. Took six months to get part after repeated calls. Front brakes wearing out prematurely because rear brakes are not self adjusting. Very unsafe when braking at higher speeds. The left rear axle seal was leaking.water collects near the passenger door underneath the carpet.
Power steering gear box drained of fluid after a minor impact of 3 mph, resulting in loss of power steering.
Power steering failure.
Power steering started leaking after 65,000 miles. Vehicle loses all power steering when fluid leaks out & vehicle is hard to steer. Consumer will contact the dealer.
Power steering failed, due to failure of the pump.
Steeringpitmanarm and idler arm have a lot of play, front bearings loose, front rotors rusted and worn out required replacement.
Bolt in steering arm separated, causing loss of vehicle control.dealer has been notified.
While driving the vehicle experiences loss of steering control due to a defective steering tube which sheared off from the tie rods, cause the vehicle to crash into a tree.
Spent$1200 to rebuild entire front end of car due to excessive clunking and looseness after only 40,000 miles of lite street use. Factory installed componants obvoiusly inferior quality or defective. Dailmer chrysler was willing to assist in the costs of the repair until the bills came in. Daimler chrysler walked away from the issue. Rear window water leak - suggest other owners to look on passenger side for water ponding adjacent to sill plate at rear of seat. Rear factory sliding window defective. Must replace with alternate selection. Headliner will not fit properly on alternate selection - beware. Dodge ram owners beware. This owner jumping ship from dodge/chrysler products. Only owned this vehical for 11 months.
Steeringpitmanarm and idler arm have a lot of play, front bearings loose, front rotors rusted and worn out required replacement.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
Left front spindle broke with little warning while traveling on interstate.
Inner tie rodtruck goes out and steering goes to the right.
Failure of the steering column bolt, consumer was making a left hand turn and the boltholding the rack and pinionsteering in place broke,causing the consumer to have anaccident/injury.
While driving at 30 mph a cup of hot coffee spilled from the cup holder, scalding the consumer's leg. Consumer felt that the cup holder was not designed to hold securely.
Vehicle has rust spots on the side panels of the body.
When driving at any speedvehicle isn't shifting properly. Also,floorboard is getting hot, and there is some type of noise coming from the floorboard.
Bed has completely cracked in width of vehicle.this condition makes vehicle unstable. Consumer states there are also cracks at edges near tail gate.tailgate hinges broke.handles on window broke, causing window to open while vehicle was in motion.
The storage compartment has a defect pops open.tt
Lower front bumper valance failed.
Front bumper fascia broke.
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull;also,front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.
Spent$1200 to rebuild entire front end of car due to excessive clunking and looseness after only 40,000 miles of lite street use. Factory installed componants obvoiusly inferior quality or defective. Dailmer chrysler was willing to assist in the costs of the repair until the bills came in. Daimler chrysler walked away from the issue. Rear window water leak - suggest other owners to look on passenger side for water ponding adjacent to sill plate at rear of seat. Rear factory sliding window defective. Must replace with alternate selection. Headliner will not fit properly on alternate selection - beware. Dodge ram owners beware. This owner jumping ship from dodge/chrysler products. Only owned this vehical for 11 months.
The door striker failed, causing the passenger door notto close properly.
While driving the hood popped open,obstructing the view of the driver.the dealer has been notified.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Spring onhood corroded,causinghood not remain in the down position. Please give any further details.
Hood blew up while driving 40 mph, no injuries.
Box has separated and caused tailgate to fall from the truck. Please describe details.
Tailgateside of the bed fell apart.thepart was loosened from the original welding part.
Bed has completely cracked in width of vehicle.this condition makes vehicle unstable. Consumer states there are also cracks at edges near tail gate.tailgate hinges broke.handles on window broke, causing window to open while vehicle was in motion.
Front of the engine frame is broken ,and that the engine is about to fall on the ground. Dealer has been contacted.
Frame separated because of improper welding, causing the transmission bolts to separate.
Rear of vehicle sagging due to insufficient support causing cab to separate from the motorhome body.
Owner states that when entering vehicle after it rains his floor is wet,owner is concerned that this may lead to his floor falling through while driving, also notes that dealer found leak around back glass and fixed it but vehicle still leaks.
Vehicle leaned to one side,took to dealer and he said it was out of round . Please describe .
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star dodge in san antonio.air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester.all windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks.vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain.vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start.most if not all of these problems were reported to dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta dodge nothing has ever been remedied.
Welds on frame broke while driving, causingmotor to drop onsuspension. This caused vehicle to pull toright. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer was changing the alteranter and haeard a squeaking underneath the vehilce. Consumer looked down and found that it was a cracked frame above the coil spring housing. Consumer contaced the chrysler corporation. However, consmer was told that thery was nothing they could do.
While driving below 45 mph or above the front end of the vehicle severely shakesas if the tires were bouncing off the ground. Dealer replaced the track bar and steering stablizer.please give any further details.
While driving vehicle kept pulling to the right. Owner stopped vehicle and checked it. Noticed cracks on driver's side, shock tower mounts were crackingand getting worse.passenger's side was also cracking. Tower mounts were separating from frame. Contacted dealer who informed consumer that this vehicle was not on recall. Vehicle being repaired.
While driving on freeway, consumer applied brakes & vehicle pulled left, across 2 lanes. At a much lower speed, pulled right. Took to dealer several times for brake problem & was corrected 75%. Was informed normal for truck to pull right.consumer states that the vehicle is now constantly pulling to the left at any speed.
Vehicle shook badly wheneverhitting a bump during 25 mph or more. Dealer notified.
While driving the vehicle vibratesandsteeering is very unstable, cause unknown.dealer replacedshock absorber bar which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Vibration, repairs made, however vibration continues.
When driving at any speed and applying the brake or hitting a bump in the road, consumer feels like she is loosing control. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
Suspension system problem/rough riding, repairs made however still experience.
While driving, could hear noise coming fromrear of vehicle wich sounded like suspension was out of place.had taken vehicle to dealer, and they had to replace rear pinion bearing ondifferential.please provide more informatinon.
In august of 1999 with approximately 70,000 miles on odometer while driving 35 mph, there was a vibration, and the driver lost all steering control before crashing into a ditch.dealership examined vehicle and replaced steering gear box to remedy the problem.since replacement of original steering gear box, vehicle wanders all over the road during normal operation. Steering gear box has to be replaced again by an independent repair shop.
Intermittently vehicle would shake/ wobble while driving at approx. 40 or more mph once it started it continued until speed come down to 25 mph. Vehicle been in / out of repair shop on four occasions, and condition remained unresolved. Manufacturer notified and informed consumer that a correction can be made. But, the cost would be at consumer's expense. Can nhtsa provide information concerning this matter.
When driving over a bump or pothole, front suspension will shimmy violently.shimmying continues until vehicle is pulled to side of road and speed is reduced.shocks have been replaced, and did not resolve problem.there is no rhyme or reason to cause.some bumps and potholes cause, some do not.sometimes, shimmy starts mildly and progressively gets worse.although occurred at 65, also occurs at slower highway speeds.if you know of a fix that is available (e.g., dealer retrofit), please e-mail me!although this has not caused an accident, chances are it eventually will!
Vehicle vibrates excessively at all speeds.
Front end misaligned.
The car pulls to right when brakes are applied.
Parts in the front end has to be replaced, including steering knuckles, vehicle only has 1.8 k miles.
Traveling at certain speeds or making a panic stop vehicle pulls to the left or right.
I have had this dodge into the dodge dealership many times explaining that the pickup pulls to the right or pulls to the left.they said on each time they have installed spacers to correct itbut it is still not corrected. I am in need of getting this resolved.
Under normal operating conditions when traveling around 50 to 60 mph andhittinga bump,front endwill vibrate violently. Consumer must stopvehicle in order to getvibration to go away.dealership has examinedvehicle twice: during first incidentdealership replaced track bar,andat second incident, dealership could not determinecause.the steering damper has been replaced and consumer hopes that this solves the problem.
Traveling at certain speeds or making a panic stop vehicle pulls to the left or right.
Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.
Vehicle vibrates while in motion.dealer tried to readjust it but that did not work.
When traveling on rough road conditions or at a high rate of speed, vehicle bounces and seems to bottom out on the frame.both front shocks and tires were replaced but unstable conditions still exist.
Steering in the vehicle gets extremely sloppy when driving and makes it hard to steer. The steering column has been replaced and the upper and lower control arms.
When brakes are applied vehicle pulls sharply to the right.
When hitting a bump the wholevehicle shakes,coming from the trackbar.
Suspension problem, causing vibration.
At highway speeds, vehicle has vibration.feels like tire slightly out of balance, but tires have been balanced repeatedly, wheels have been checked for true, and tires have been checked for out of round.dealer stated that stock goodyear tires "are known for having a rough ride"but are not covered by warranty because they are "wear items".dealer suggested replacing wheels and tires, both of which were done, but not at dealer; problem was not resolved and cost nearly $2000.vibration is significant enough that front passenger seat can be seen vibrating.this is more of a nuisance than a safety hazard, but can make for an uncomfortable ride.dealer's comment has been that "that's the way a truck rides,"and stated that there was nothing that they could do to resolve it.
Front end misaligned, causing tire wear.
Alignment:pulls to the right and wearing the tires out. The alignment has been repaired eight time since may of 1996.
Driving at 15 mph or more front end will shake uncontrollably causing a loss of vehicle control. Consumer replaced tires, but defect still occurs.
The front tracking bar that holds thefront axle in place is very loose and is about to break which may cause an accident.cause unknown.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
Due to no front suspension, the vehicle front tires are wearing often.
While driving 60 mph front end vibrates or shakes, causing the wheel to feel like a wave in which the occupant may lose control which could result in a crash.manufacturer is aware of the problem, but consumer has to pay forrepairs.please provide further information.
There is a service bulletin number 020496, sequence number 49, date of bulletin 9606, nhtsa item number sb047743out on this problem of the suspension;independent front control arm; ball joints being rusted and needing replacement.the dodge people told me it will cost me $880 to fix and the truck only has 26,000 miles on it.it is a defect that needs to be recalled.thank you.
While applying the brakes the vehicle will move to the right lane unexpectedly. Has to release the brakes in order to move back into the orginal lane,which may cause an accident.dealer cannot determine problem.dealer replace control arms, brake pads etc.please provide details.
Front control arm bushings are worn and all ball joints are loose.nlm
Front control arm bushings are worn and all ball joints are loose.nlm
When replacing ball joints on front end, replactment ball joints may not fit properly in upper or lower control arms, parts department told me to weld the ball joint to the control arms.
Loud clunking noise and sensation in steering linkage while braking and turning corners. Dealer had same problem with another ram pickup. Dealer replaced upper and lower ball joints. Fixed problem. However, after additional 10,000 miles problem is re-occurring. Also, three of original five tires had defects including significant bulging and ply separation. Resulted in poor traction, excelerated wear, and bouncing. Owner replaced two tires. When third tire failed, owner replaced all the tires. Dealer stated they receive many tire complaints from new vehicle owners with goodyear tires.( dot number: tire size: p245 75r16 )
Front shock absorbers failed.
Front shock absorbers failed.
Shocks failed.
Front brake pads failed, causing vehicle to drift to the left on stops sometimes so severely that vehicle pulls out of lane; also replaced calipers/ rotors/torsion bar.
The front tracking bar that holds thefront axle in place is very loose and is about to break which may cause an accident.cause unknown.
The throttle cable unraveled, front differential seals leak oil, transmission plastic connections leaked, andan alignment needed t offset bushing.
Rear end failed.
Axle seals failed.
Was driving home whenvehicle started to slow down,applied more gas, but vehicle was not going anywhere.motor would rev up. Managed to get vehicle to side of road. Placed vehicle in park and was getting out whenvehicle almost ran over driver.vehicle did not have park/drive or reverse. Vehicle was towed. Was informed, it had no rear end.
At 50 mph the rear end shakes. Please describe .
Rear axle broke/fell apart causing vehicle to collapse and damage undercarriage. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
Rear end noise.
Rear springs insufficient to tow trailer, causing loss of control.
While returningfrom taking children to school, left rear tire came off, causing driver to lose control.
Tire had wires from side cord working it's way out and sticking out of tire.a small hole was repaired and caused the cord to seperate and the tire to bulge at the place of repair. (tiresize: p245/75r16)( dot number:tire size: p245/75r16 )
Drifts very hard to right causing tires to lose their tread very fast.
1/2 in from the rim the tire looks like sun rot as well as all the way around the sidewall, it is cracked and splitting aon the front and back tire, my mechanic said that this is very unsafe and if the tire gets hot the front and back will blow out, these tires only have 26000 miles on them, i haul a horse trail and a camper and am very concered about a blow out , while hauling a load. Both techs that looked at these tires said that the cracking and splitting is not right?can you give me advice to help ??
1996 dodge ram left rear tire came off of vehicle while driving.
I carry a heavy camper, although in spec for the tires, about 25% of the time.two tires failed by tread separation at about 13000 miles, no more than 5000 miles loaded.i paid for replacements.there was lots of tread left.two more had failed by about 25000 miles, with about 5000 miles of loaded operation.these miles were at greatly reduced speed because of fear of failure.again i replaced the tires, they were not given to me.goodyear says the truck is at fault, dodge says the tires are bad.no one laughed out loud.in all cases the tires had lots of tread left and the failure was delamination around the tread area.the tires did not lose air and therefore no accident vehicle damage resulted.i went thru the customer arbitration board at dodge, claiming they selected inappropriate tires, to no avail.a concensus of tire people was that the engine had too much torque for the tires even though no overloaded.i became concerned that, since no assurances were given that the problem would not recur, the next failure might produce a accident.i threw away 4 virtually new tires and replaced them with cooper tires at my own expense.good tire wear and no problems have been encountered with the cooper tires in almost 20000 miles.i would be happy to provide more information if requested. (tiresize: lt24575r16)( dot number:tire size: lt24575r16 )
I am the owner of a 96 dodge ram 1500 ext. Cab truck.i purchased the truck with 33000 mile from vancouver dodge in vancouver, washington on jan 17, 1998.at the time of purchase the vehicle was equipped with firestone firehawk atxtires size 30 x 9.50 r15.( dot number: tire size: 30x9.50r15 )
Driving at 15 mph or more front end will shake uncontrollably causing a loss of vehicle control. Consumer replaced tires, but defect still occurs.
Good year wrangler tire worn out at 20000 mile.
Tires failed.
Front right tire separated at 65mph almost causing a major accident and possible death. Dealer was notified at 2,410 mileage about front end vibration/shimmy. No cause found. Vibration in front end reported numerous times to dealer without problem being found since it continued. Was told "normal ride" for truck. Truck experienced numerous problems with front end suspension, rattles in dash from vibration, steering column excessive play etc, etc, etc. Remaining tires show signs of bluging and cracking. Tire was defective from begining in my opinion and put me at risk! dealer rebalanced/rotated tires many times and simply concluded the vibration/shimmy was normal for truck and stated i might have a better ride when loaded. (dot number: load etiresize: lt24575r16)
Loud clunking noise and sensation in steering linkage while braking and turning corners. Dealer had same problem with another ram pickup. Dealer replaced upper and lower ball joints. Fixed problem. However, after additional 10,000 miles problem is re-occurring. Also, three of original five tires had defects including significant bulging and ply separation. Resulted in poor traction, excelerated wear, and bouncing. Owner replaced two tires. When third tire failed, owner replaced all the tires. Dealer stated they receive many tire complaints from new vehicle owners with goodyear tires.( dot number: tire size: p245 75r16 )
Transmission slips and fails on ingrades.... Excessive tire wear on the front tires and excessive fuel consumption.. And rough vibration in the front end even after a tire change and balance, and front end alignment... Gas milage is 230 miles to a 26 gallon tank of gas( dot number: tire size: p225/75r16 )
One tire failed due to a side wall blister and the other failed from driving over rough stones. Neither should have happened on a truck tire. Tire size space would not recieve all numbers. They are ap p245/75r 16m+s.
Bf goodrich radial tire (p245 75 r16) experienced sidewall separation which cause the consumer to lose control, the vehicle rolled several times, one person was injured due to the incident. (ohio traffic crash report)
One tire failed due to a side wall blister and the other failed from driving over rough stones. Neither should have happened on a truck tire. Tire size space would not recieve all numbers. They are ap p245/75r 16m+s.(tiresize: ap p245/75)
Lt245/75r16 e, dot md11 btov 116333l,tread separation, tire stayed inflated to 80lbs, tread flew off exposing steel belt, damaging left rear fender well and side panel, had to replace pickup box side panel. Goodyear dealer found 2nd tire with bubble in tread area. They refused to prorate but did give me $10.00 discount on each of two replacement tires. They tried to keep defective tire but after a big argument let me keep tire so my insurance adjuster could take pictures of it. I still have tire. If you have any questions contact me at [email protected] . Thanks. (dot number: md11 btovtiresize: t245/75r16)
Peoo 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise.front endstarted to shake.then, there was a second accident whenright rear tire blewout while traveling about 35mph,at third accident he was traveling 75mph on the highway, and tread peeled 360 degrees, but tire was still inflated.tread was hitting againstvehicle.there were no injuries.these werebridgestone dueler apt, #lt245/75r/16#dot 7ba3pua178.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and lost control.vehicleveered into another vehicledue torear tire tread having separated.firestone,#steeltex, #lt235/85r16. There was an injury. Attorney representing injured party is brian allen (480) 461-5335, please contract attorney for information. *mjs
2 original tires have failed with tread separation (first one shown on claude short invoice #191081, with note about additional bad tire).after publicity about nhtsa probe of these tires, i called goodyear and visited a local dealer.goodyear will not reimburse or replace, (customer service called 11/22/2000, and local dealer visited same day).after separation failure and replacement of two of the original four tires, i am afraid of these tires.( dot number:tire size: lt245/75 )
2 original tires have failed with tread separation (first one shown on claude short invoice #191081, with note about additional bad tire).after publicity about nhtsa probe of these tires, i called goodyear and visited a local dealer.goodyear will not reimburse or replace, (customer service called 11/22/2000, and local dealer visited same day).after separation failure and replacement of two of the original four tires, i am afraid of these tires. (tiresize: lt245/75)( dot number:tire size: lt245/75 )
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph onhighway andheard a noise. Was able to pull over ontoshoulders, and noticed thatleft rear tire separated fromvehicle. Firestone, wilderness at, lt265/75r126 ms, dot vdw8aw2128. Dealership and firestone were notfied ofincident.
Tires are wearing on the inside
Model lt245/75r16, dot#mk11rt0c375, original equipment on 1996 dodge, ram z10, with 40,000 miles. While driving at approximately 65 mphleft rear tire tread peeled off, but the tire is still inflated, causing approximately $1700 worth of damage to the rearend panel.there were three incidents of tire tread separation while traveling.one of them came of the vehicle and struck another vehicle causing no damage.the tire incident caused a significant damage to this vehicle and the customer wants reimbursment for repair cost.
The tread separated from the tire and did about $2000 in damage to rear quarter panel.(dot number: ?tiresize: 245/75r 16)
Goodyear tire tread separated on two tires resulting in damage to vehicle.
The tread separated from the tire and did about $2000 in damage to rear quarter panel.
Tire exploded and tread came completely off.truck was not loaded.( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
Radial tread separated from tire. This part of the tire damaged the left rear quarter panel and wheel well. Wrapped around rear axil. Goodyear claimed it was due to underinflated tires. Tires were checked before the trip and were at proper psi. (tiresize: 16 inches)( dot number:tire size: 16 inches )
Trailor hitch has broken off. Consumer claimed it was same defect as mentioned inrecall 00v107000.but, this vehicle was not included due to vin.
Gauge indicator failed.
Original failure took place on nov 26, 1997. The oil light came on and oil pressure droppped to zero.the oil pump was replaced under warranty.then, on jan 21, 1999 the same scenario happened again.this time the oil pump, connecting rod,crankshaft and gaskets were replaced at my expense as the vehicle was no longer under warranty nor were the parts that had been replaced.finally, on february 14, 2000 the entire scenario took place again.the oil light came on and oil pressure dropped to zero.it appears that the oil pump will agin need to be replaced.at this point, the dealership is trying to say it is a lack of maintenance and should be repaired at my expense.my concern is that the vehicle has been maintained and that after 3 failures there is a definite problem with the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at the previously mentioned dealership awaiting repairs and the response from chrysler corp as to whether or not they will do so at their expense.any help you can provide would be greatly a
Engine warning light illuminated.
Paint is coming off in huge spots. Starts as a small faded area then starts peeling. Transmission stalls in second gear and takes a while to shift to third.
Cylinder head's are cracked, causing truck to damage head gaskets. Overdrive on the truck went out so truck wouldn't shift.
The check engine light comes on while driving in high altitudes.
Sent email from same e-mail address
Nhtsa recall 00v107000 and manufacturer's recall 872.no parts are available.can't order, and doesn't know when they will receive them.
Air condition works off and on the paint on the truck is blue .it has been coming off for some time .first in small areas and now longer. Looks like a bad sun burn.don't think it was done right at the manufactors.
Bug shield replaced.
While drivingvehicle experience problems with transmission which the vehicle does shift properly and may result ina crash. Also, the engine check light stayed on. But,dealercould not determine the problem.please provide further information.
While driving my truck on the interstate hwy at a speed of 60 mph, with the cruise control ingaged my truck excelerated to speed of 90+ mph, i was unalbe to stop the vechical.
During vehicle operation at 25 mph. A sudden acceleration has been experienced twice.
Consumer still having problem after the recall repair has been performed on the vehicle. Recall#01v037000 throttle control. Community motors 354 south hwy55 price, ut 84501 1800-944-0219.*mr
Consumer was sent a recall notice (01v037000) for the throttle sticking on the vehicle.consumer made an appointment under the assurance the parts would be in.they were not in so they were ordered.consumer brought vehicle back and the repair was completed.the vehicle now idles high and the throttle is worse.consumer oiled the linkages and the problem was better.consumer brought vehicle back to the repair shop and was informed the throttle rod was bad and would cost for replacement.consumer feels no charge should accompany the added work because the recall failed to remedy the problem.*jg
Consumer is not satisified with the length of time it is taking to perform recall, even after having parts ordered in advance, consumer requested that vehicle be serviced the same day, however he received a call stating that the repairs had not been started, consumer then returned vehicle only to later be informed that the part broke and was said to defective, and another part was to be ordered.
Shifted from park to reverse.engine idled fast, truck took off in reverse and could not be stopped by pressing on the brake.speed probably accelerated to 20 mph before hit 3 other vehicles.witnesses said the rear tires were spinning and the engine noise was high pitched and oscillating.
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a crash.sudden acceleration problem happened once before. Dealer could not determine the problem.brake failed. *yd
On january 26, 2001 during an inspection, i noticed several frayed strands on the accelerator cable where it emerges from the sheath near the injector pump.i bought a new cable that same day and noticed it is of a different design than the original.if there was enough of a problem to cause a redesign of the part, it seems dc corp. Should have notified the owners.with the powerful torque of this engine, this is a definate safety concern as it would be hard to bring it to a stop should the cable fail at highway speeds.
When the consumer started the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated.the rpm's had gone into the red.the consumer had taken the vehicle to the repair shop, but the mechanic could not repair it becausehecould not duplicate the problem.the tow truck driver had viewed one of the cables in a"u" shape and it was stuck into a spring on the gas pedal. *scc
While driving my truck on the interstate hwy at a speed of 60 mph, with the cruise control ingaged my truck excelerated to speed of 90+ mph, i was unalbe to stop the vechical.
Sudden acceleration. *sd
Recall 01 v 037 000/throttle cable: dealer / manufactureris telling consumer that this recall does not exist; asking nhtsa help in this matter.
While driving on the freeway and towing a trailer the throttle linkage jammed all the way on. I had to turn the ignition off to stop. The throttle cable had become frayed inside of a sheath on the linkage cable and jammed inside the sheath.
Shifted into reverse, vehicle surged about fifty feet. Hit car and tree dual air bags did not deploy.
The throttle cable failed, causing abs and brake lights to be illuminated, also caused cruise control to hunt, consumer tapped to disengage cruise control and the accelerator stuck.
Airbag light came on after being hit on back end of vehicle.dealer found internal wiring problem, airbag sensor had to replaced.
Consumer is not satisified with the length of time it is taking to perform recall, even after having parts ordered in advance, consumer requested that vehicle be serviced the same day, however he received a call stating that the repairs had not been started, consumer then returned vehicle only to later be informed that the part broke and was said to defective, and another part was to be ordered.
Replace missing bolt on throttle linkage were it bolts to fuel pump, reinstall drive shaft, run and check engine.
Cruise control failed due to improper installation of the security system.
Throttle cable frayed once at 70mph. Dealer has been notified..cruise control cable also frayed.
On three occasionsvehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. Dealer has been notified.
When pressing onthe accelerator thetruck hesitated and then it accelerated. .
When driving there is loud noise coming fromfuel pump.also,when applying the gas pedalvehicle won't move, and will just idle.
Driving slowly attempted to stop at stop signvehicle accelerated from 5mph to about 40mph .rear tires broke traction, left about 65ft of acceleration skid marks and ran into a wall.
Acceleration cable frays at attachment point of fuel injection a vehicle collision.
Throttle cable frayed once at 70mph. Dealer has been notified..cruise control cable also frayed.
Consumercontacted dealer in april for a recall 01 v 037 000 repairs of throttle cable, but parts were still not available.
Consumer took the truck in forvalve adjustment,andmechanic told him that the thottle cable was getting ready to break.soconsumer had it replaced.
Throttle cable on vehicle had frayed with one or two strands of wire holding throttle. Contacted dealerrecall 01v037 was issued regarding this problem, however consumers vehicle is not included due to the plant where vehicle was manufactured, dealer replaced cable and lever at consumers cost.
The throttle cable unraveled, front differential seals leak oil, transmission plastic connections leaked, andan alignment needed t offset bushing.
Intermittently accelerator cable became frayed/ getting jammed into the cable housing, causingvehicle to accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly. Dealer has been notified and will inspectvehicle.
Throttle cable on vehicle had frayed with one or two strands of wire holding throttle. Contacted dealerrecall 01v037 was issued regarding this problem, however consumers vehicle is not included due to the plant where vehicle was manufactured, dealer replaced cable and lever at consumers cost.
When vehicle was put in drive it suddenly accelerated, causing a collision, resulting in minor injuries to driver.dealer has not been notified.
Driving at speed of 35mph, impact 12:00 position, driver side airbag did not deploy, driver side lap/shoulder belt did not retract/abs brakes locked up.
There is an odor coming from the heating system. Taken to dealer (4) times for problem. Dealer is unable to correct it.
Defrost control stuck.
Bed has completely cracked in width of vehicle.this condition makes vehicle unstable. Consumer states there are also cracks at edges near tail gate.tailgate hinges broke.handles on window broke, causing window to open while vehicle was in motion.
When applying the brakes, vehicle has no power. Also, the power steering failed, causing consumer to putvehicle into neutral, and rev the engine. Took six months to get part after repeated calls. Front brakes wearing out prematurely because rear brakes are not self adjusting. Very unsafe when braking at higher speeds. The left rear axle seal was leaking.water collects near the passenger door underneath the carpet.
Spent$1200 to rebuild entire front end of car due to excessive clunking and looseness after only 40,000 miles of lite street use. Factory installed componants obvoiusly inferior quality or defective. Dailmer chrysler was willing to assist in the costs of the repair until the bills came in. Daimler chrysler walked away from the issue. Rear window water leak - suggest other owners to look on passenger side for water ponding adjacent to sill plate at rear of seat. Rear factory sliding window defective. Must replace with alternate selection. Headliner will not fit properly on alternate selection - beware. Dodge ram owners beware. This owner jumping ship from dodge/chrysler products. Only owned this vehical for 11 months.
A/c motor fan worked intermittently.also,passenger's side window doesn't come down.
I have replaced mirrors at my own cost.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Mirrors fold inward when going highway speed.contacted dealer, and dealer statednothing could be done.
1500 both mirrors have become so lose as to be folded back towards the vehicle when driving over thirty miles per hour.contacted local dealer.was told that due to the aftermarket bug shield the air has been redirected in a way that the mirrors were loosened.they suggestion: super glue the mirrors in place???
Side rear view mirror failed.*mjs
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
When traveling at speeds higher than 55, the two rearview mirrors on both sides of vehicle will gradually turn inward and consumer can't see whats behind him.also,wind moves windows inward.
Rearview mirrors are loose and fold in when driving 55 mph. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Abs brakes failed with brake pedal going to the floor, also 3rd sideview mirrorblurs vission.
Abs, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.
Side window failed and needed replacement.
The windshield chips when struck with even small objects also the entire windshield appears as if it was sandblasted and is difficult to see through when driving into the setting sun.. This seems excessive when the milage (34000) is considered
Windshield prisms reflect in eyes at night.
Problem with windshiled.
Windshield resealed.
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk.driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose.emergency brake handle came off and was replaced.fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module.wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor.vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block.radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant.there was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and abs light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring.passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air.vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.
Abs, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
Windshield wipers motor has burned out, causing the wipers to work off and on at times. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer states the vehicle keeps blowing wheel seals which contaminate the brakes, consumer purchased lifetime wheel seals and lasted two weeks.. Consumer also stated the throttle linkage has been replaced 3 times.
3 of 4 wheels bent on heavy duty pickup truck used for city driving and to tow a small 5t.h wheel trailer.problem discovered during purchase of new tires.
Hub cap fell off.
The front left side bolt that holds the wheel,keeping it from falling off, disconnected. This happened for the third time . Please describe .
Lugs:nuts broke in half, causing the wheel to fall off the vehicle.
While driving the left front wheel fell off of the vehicle, resulting in damage to vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report)*mjs
1996 dodge ram left rear tire came off of vehicle while driving.
When the tires have to be rotated & the lugs: nuts need to be removed. Theywould break off. Contacted dealer & was informed the lugs: nuts were torqued too tight. Not using a 4 way wrench to torque lugs: nuts.
Wheel lug bolts broke, on the left front tire while driving.
Rear driver's side wheel rim cracked in half, causing the tire to blowout while driving which could have caused a crash.
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