4.5
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 23,990 miles
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Block #53 on the 1999 Dodge 2500 Ram has a crack. First noticed last year, and crack is larger now and antifreeze pours out.
- Brownsville, KY, USA
The engine bloc developed a crack.
- Newtown, CT, USA
All the brake components except the master cylinder were replaced 7 times starting at 7,000 miles because they either locked up or didn't function at times. An accident occurred due to this failure. Also, automatic transmission was replaced/rebuilt 8 times because it blew out, slipped, or dropped down from O/D to regular gear, which started at 5,000/20,000 miles finally, the engine head was replaced twice because it cracked on both sides, which started at 77,000-90,000 miles.
- Richmond, VT, USA
Replacement of intake gasket/ catalytic converter has gone bad/ tie rod went bad. Mr the consumer experienced some belt squealing in the engine compartment. The belt was replaced under warranty. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer because of an engine noise. The tires were discovered to be worn.
- Watertown, WI, USA
While driving 65 mph the oil pressure dropped to zero and the engine seized without warning. The dealer states the oil intake was clogged, which caused low oil pressure in the engine. Please provide additional information.
- Sarasota, FL, USA
While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle would intermittently stall. This stalling occurred six times. On one occasion, the dealer replaced the ignition coil, and on another occasion, the consumer kept hearing a pinging sound coming from the engine. The transmission was replaced, and the transfer case was still leaking. There had been a myriad of problems with this vehicle. Also, there had been several recalls associated with this vehicle. The consumer claimed that the vehicle was in the shop more than it was in her possession. The vehicle experienced the following: Airflow noise/sucked air due to a possible vacuum leak, the passenger mirror vibration due to the bug shields, engine ticking, undershield rusted along with the driveshaft, U-joints, and the bumper, there was rust on the rear box panels, engine ping/noise, the check engine light had come on two times, rear window leakage, transmission did not shift properly/transfer case leaked, hard jumping when in reverse, revvs out more RPM's than normal, engine ping had gotten louder, and there were many times when the engine died.
- Coloma, WI, USA
The vehicles engine bolt loosened and a screeching noise was produced. The dealer was notified. All 20 valve cover bolts had loosened. They loosened an additional two times after properly torqued. Loosened valve cover bolts caused oil to leak out of engine.
- Patuxent River, MD, USA
The intake air plenum had caused knocking in the engine, poor performance, and oil contamination. The dealer found the engine vacuum in the crankcase bed leaking. Mr scc
- Livermoore, CA, USA
Consumer complained previously to dealer about water and salt splashing onto motor due to lack of a motor guard. Dealer advised consumer that if guard was installed warranty would be voided. The vehicle's fuel rails were corroded and the consumer was very concerned they will break, and spew gas over engine and cause a fire.
- Canfield, OH, USA
The vehicle stalled.
- Madera, CA, USA
Consumer states vehicle stalls without warning while driving. Dealer can not fix problem. Vehicle has been in for repair 7-8 times. Consumer stated the front rotors were warped and the rear drums were out of round, also the enging light stays illuminated, and the vehicle was leaking fuel, dealer replaced the O-rings.
- Madeira, CA, USA
Vehicle is leaking oil. In a month vehicle had to be filled with 9 quarts of oil. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer noted that gasket on had blowen.
- Cookstation, MO, USA
The radiator is not bolted into the vehicle, it was tied down with some kind of plastic twine, crankshaft seal leaked.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The radiator is not bolted into the vehicle, it was tied down with some kind of plastic twine, crankshaft seal leaked.
- Chicago, IL, USA
Consumer was traveling 70mph on highway and without prior warning vehicle stopped. Consumer heard a noise, and vehicle just went out. Vehicle had to be towed.
- Clearfield, UT, USA
Consumer has had to replace transmission 4 times and motor once since purchase because piston had hole in it. Dealer cannot say why.
- Lisbon, ME, USA
Vehicle pulled from side to side. While pulling to one side, when applying brakes, vehicle pulled to other side. Contacted dealer, and dealer did not know what caused it. Heads have cracked twice and dealer will not acknowledge problem.
- Mckinleyville, CA, USA
The oil dip stick does not accurately read, the oil can be low without proper indentification of the problem. Updated 04/23/07.
- Goose Cree, SC, USA
Engine #1(3884 miles) we had only had the truck for two months, had not even made the second payment. We were 75 miles from home pulling our 21 foot boat when the first incident occurred. It was only the second time we had used the truck to pull--which is why we bought the V10. A piece of the block came off and locked up the oil pump. We were without our truck for three weeks while the dealership tore down the engine to determine the problem and wait for Chrysler to decide the best remedy which was a brand new 1999 engine. Chrysler wanted to ship a 2000 engine but it would not bolt up. Our summer was ruined & we did not pull anything again until this year. Engine #2(16,397 miles on truck but only 12,513 miles on this engine). On June 11, 2000, the second time to pull this year, we left on vacation pulling our 23 foot ultra lite pull behind camper. On Monday, June 12, 2000, 250 miles from home, the engine started knocking. This time, it had thrown a rod. Our vacation was ruined. The truck was down for two weeks and we were stranded, unable to take our rental car out of state. Chrysler sent a rebuilt engine this time. Engine #3(16,462 miles on the truck but only 65 miles on this engine). We picked up the truck June 23, 2000 after the service people put it through a 24 mile test drive. We drove 41 miles pulling our camper and as we started up a long 5% incline, it began to lose power. About 1/4 mile up the hill, with the gas pedal on the floor, it had dropped to 30 mph--no power--so we pulled off of the road & stopped. Stranded once again, we called Chrysler. After three hours, we were finally rescued. It was taken to a dealer and determined at the present time to have "internal problems". we are once again without our truck. It is not even one year old.
- Marietta, OH, USA
- Indianapolis, IN, USA