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65 crash reports34 fire reports65 injury reports
What owners actually said
1,112 reports
89,500 miles · Feb 28, 2006
Power Train
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AFTER THE GEARS CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR WARNING LIGHTS TO ALERT THE CONTACT OF THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, UPON INSPECTION THE PROBLEM WAS THE INPUT SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AFTER THE GEARS CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR WARNING LIGHTS TO ALERT THE CONTACT OF THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, UPON INSPECTION THE PROBLEM WAS THE INPUT SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED, NO REPAIRS MADE.
NHTSA ODI #10151453
Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2006
Structure
MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 HAS TWO CRACKS IN THE DASH AT THE AIR REGISTERS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ONE ONE THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH WILL AFFECT THE AIRBAG, TEARING IT UPON DEPLOYMENT AND CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM FROM THE TOP OF THE DASH INTO THOSE COMPONENTS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10151212
57,570 miles · Feb 20, 2006
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING A 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THE TORQUE CONVERTER DISINTEGRATED. THE DAMAGE CASCADED THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION AND MADE IT BARELY OPERABLE. THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE OVERHAULED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10150693
53,000 miles · Feb 10, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THERE WAS VAPOR COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD AND FOUND GAS ON THE ENGINE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE PLASTIC TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL INJECTION RAIL RUPTURED. UPDATED 3/3/2006 - *N…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THERE WAS VAPOR COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD AND FOUND GAS ON THE ENGINE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE PLASTIC TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL INJECTION RAIL RUPTURED. UPDATED 3/3/2006 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10149943
91,517 miles · Jan 31, 2006
Air BagsCrashInjury
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOST CAUSING IT TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT THERE WERE INJURIES SUSTAINED TO THE NECK AND HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE CRASH SITE. THE VEHICLE H…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOST CAUSING IT TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT THERE WERE INJURIES SUSTAINED TO THE NECK AND HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE CRASH SITE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. UPDATED 2/28/2006 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10149149
45,000 miles · Jan 26, 2006
Power Train
I AM ABOUT TO PUT 4TH TRANSMISSION IN 2001-1500-DODGE RAM-4X4 I HAVE NEVER PULLED A THING AND HAVE HAD IT IN 4X4 LESS THAN 10 TIMES. MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A DODGE. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS COMMON IN THESE TRUCKS. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION I HAD REPLACED W…
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I AM ABOUT TO PUT 4TH TRANSMISSION IN 2001-1500-DODGE RAM-4X4 I HAVE NEVER PULLED A THING AND HAVE HAD IT IN 4X4 LESS THAN 10 TIMES. MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A DODGE. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS COMMON IN THESE TRUCKS. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION I HAD REPLACED WAS DONE BY A DEALER. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE PART THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM WAS A PART THAT DODGE HAD "REDESIGNED". SO BASICALLY DODGE KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND DID NOT OFFER TO PAY FOR WHAT THEY KNEW WAS A FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10148735
46,700 miles · Jan 20, 2006
Suspension
WHILE VISITING MY COUSIN IN FREDERICKSBURG VA, HE NOTICE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WE SPOT THE BROKEN COIL SPRING AND ALSO NOTICE THE BRAND NEW TIRE (FRONT, DRIVER SIDE HAS SCRATCH ON THE SIDE WALL WE ASSUME THE BROKEN COIL SPRING CAUSE THAT. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN AT STAFFORD DODGE IN VA TO HAVE THE COIL SPRING REPLACE. THE…
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WHILE VISITING MY COUSIN IN FREDERICKSBURG VA, HE NOTICE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WE SPOT THE BROKEN COIL SPRING AND ALSO NOTICE THE BRAND NEW TIRE (FRONT, DRIVER SIDE HAS SCRATCH ON THE SIDE WALL WE ASSUME THE BROKEN COIL SPRING CAUSE THAT. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN AT STAFFORD DODGE IN VA TO HAVE THE COIL SPRING REPLACE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE CONTROL AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT NEED TO BE REPLACE IT WILL COST ABOUT $2500. I CALL IN TO CHRYSLER MOTOR TO LET THEM KNOW THAT FOR 5 YEARS OLD TRUCK, I HAVE TO REPLACE COIL SPRING $527.44 AND CONTROL ARM WHEN I HAVE MONEY TO REPLACE $2500.00. THAT JUST NOT RIGHT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10148222
35,000 miles · Jan 17, 2006
Structure
THIS SUMMER THE DASH ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK CRACKED WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAD ONLY ABOUT 35,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE DASH CRACKED. THE CRACK IS FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE END OF THE DASH. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT IS IS A PROBLEM WHIT THESE DODGE TRUCKS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10147915
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2005
Unknown Or Other
THE ENTIRE DASH INCLUDING SUB-FRAME FOR MY DASH ON MY 2001 DODGE 1500 STARTED CRACKING AND HAS CONTINUED TO FALL APART. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. I SEARCHED FOR A USED DASH FROM USED AUTO PARTS YARDS AND THEY INDICATE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND ALL CRACK AND FALL APART IF YOU ATTEMPT TO R…
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THE ENTIRE DASH INCLUDING SUB-FRAME FOR MY DASH ON MY 2001 DODGE 1500 STARTED CRACKING AND HAS CONTINUED TO FALL APART. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. I SEARCHED FOR A USED DASH FROM USED AUTO PARTS YARDS AND THEY INDICATE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND ALL CRACK AND FALL APART IF YOU ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THEM. THE DEALERS CHARGE IN EXCESS OF $2000.00 TO REPLACE THE PARTS WITH NO WARRANTIES AGAINST DEFECTS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10146294
70,000 miles · Dec 22, 2005
Structure
THE DASH IS CRACKED ON MY 2001 DODGE 1500. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHERS AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *NM
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE08047 · 2000-2001 Dodge RAM Pickup Hood Latch
Opened Jul 25, 2008 · Closed Dec 17, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE00025 · Rear Safety Belt Anchorage Disengagement
Opened Jul 6, 2000 · Closed Dec 27, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
ALLEGE THAT BOTH REAR INBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES WERE FOUND TO LACK PROPER ATTACHMENTS.
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