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2001 DODGE RAM 2500 Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2001 DODGE RAM 2500

9 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
6
Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#8018464 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OIL WILL BURN OUT QUICKLY, AND CONSUMER WILL BE FORCED TO PULL OVER AND REFILL VEHICLE WITH OIL. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
#6900570 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, CLAIM 55-S396-819. *SLC
#6900572 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN ACTING FUNNY, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE AND THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 37-3264-228. *SLC
#6900573 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, CONSUMER WAS AWAKENED TO FIND VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES, APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED IN ENGINE AREA, CLAIM 59-V609-925. *SLC
#6900570 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, CLAIM 55-S396-819. *SLC
#6900572 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN ACTING FUNNY, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE AND THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 37-3264-228. *SLC
#6900573 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, CONSUMER WAS AWAKENED TO FIND VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES, APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED IN ENGINE AREA, CLAIM 59-V609-925. *SLC
#751075 |
THIS VEHICLE LEAKS OUT A SUBSTANCIAL AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL THRU THE BREATHER TUBE WHEN DECENDING A GRADE STEEPER THAN 25 DEGREES. THIS CAUSES THE HOT OIL TO HIT THE ENGINE FAN WHERE IT IS FLUNG ALL OVER THE HOT ENGINE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A EXTREME FIRE DANGER. THIS CONDITION ALSO COATS THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH OIL CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING CAPACITY WHEN DECENDING STEEP HILLS. THIS CONDITION CAN AND WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOSE ALL OF ITS OIL RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE AND/OR FIRE, AND LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. DODGE SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF IT, BUT RECOMMENDED I AVOID DECENDING STEEP GRADES. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE ANSWER. THEY OFFER NO OTHER SOLUTION. THE GRADES IN QUESTION ARE NOT EXCESSIVELY STEEP, AND ARE WELL WITHIN THE OPERATING PARAMETERS OF THIS VEHICLE. THE ONLY REASON I DID NOT SUSTAIN...
#885546 |
WHEN VEHICLE IS USED RIGHT AFTER START UP ENGINE WILL JERK, AND NOT OPERATE SMOOTHLY. IF ENGINE IS WARMED UP, THIS EVENT WILL NOT OCCUR. *AK DEALER STATED THAT FACTORY IS WORKING ON PROBLEM, HOWEVER THERE IS NO FIX AVAILABLE AT PRESENT TIME. *SLC

Other 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas

Structure 145 complaints Steering 39 complaints Unknown Or Other 33 complaints Structurebody 29 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 16 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Fuel System Diesel 12 complaints Suspensionfront 12 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Service Brakes 9 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 6 complaints Wheelsrim 6 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 5 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Trailer Hitches 3 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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