NHTSA Complaint #11437643 — 2011 DODGE RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated on the fourth attempt the vehicle started. The contact took the vehicle to the used car dealer where the vehicle was purchased however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred when the temperature was cooler. The contact stated he has also experienced the vehicle stalling and seizing. The contact stated that the fuel pump remained operational after the key was removed from the ignition. The battery was also discharged, and the contact was hearing abnormal sounds. The contact called Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat of Spokane (10701 N Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA 99218:(509) 321-7300) and Findlay Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Post Falls (550 N Alberta St, Post Falls, ID 83854: (208) 457-1900) and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.