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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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425–50K
950–75K
375–100K
5100–150K
0150K+
22 reports with mileage · 11 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
33 reports
108,000 miles · Jan 27, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
CUMMINS MID-AMERICA HAD A BAD CASTING OF ENGINE BLOCKS 5.9 DIESEL. SOME WENT INTO DODGE TRUCKS, RV'S, AND SCHOOL BUSES. THE STAMPING ON THE BLOCK WAS 53. THEY CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT BELOW THE TURBO CHARGER. DODGE WOULD WARRANT THESE FOR 100,000 MILES. AFTER 100K YOU WERE ON YOUR OWN. THIS MOTOR SHOULD LAST 300…
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CUMMINS MID-AMERICA HAD A BAD CASTING OF ENGINE BLOCKS 5.9 DIESEL. SOME WENT INTO DODGE TRUCKS, RV'S, AND SCHOOL BUSES. THE STAMPING ON THE BLOCK WAS 53. THEY CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT BELOW THE TURBO CHARGER. DODGE WOULD WARRANT THESE FOR 100,000 MILES. AFTER 100K YOU WERE ON YOUR OWN. THIS MOTOR SHOULD LAST 300K TO 400K MILES. A VERY EXPENSIVE OPTION. THE PEOPLE ARE LEFT HOLDING THE BAG. CUMMINS WILL GIVE $1000.00 FOR REPAIR OF BLOCK WHICH REQUIRES A TOTAL SWAP OF THE BLOCK. THIS IS A 8K TO 10K FIX. I FEEL THAT SINCE THIS PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE START THEY SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE CONSUMER. I AM SUFFER THIS FATE AS WE SPEAK. I REALLY DO NOT KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO AS IT IS A LIFE ALTERING FINANCIAL BURDEN. THEY HAVE AMMITTED THERE IS A PROBLEM. MANY, MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. IF YOU WERE UNDER 100K, NO PROBLEM. I FEEL SINCE THEY KNOW THE PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE THEY SHOULD RECALL IT AND MAKE GOOD TO THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD A PROBLEM. SUPPOSELY THERE ARE APPROX 300,000 OF THESE BLOCKS OUT THERE. MANY ARE FAILING NOW BECAUSE THEY ARE AROUND THE 100K MARK. JUST DO SEARCH AT ANY SEARCH ENGINE ON THE INTERNET AND YOU WILL SEE THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10108002
Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 2004
Suspension
NEEDED ALL 4 (UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODDGE RAM 1500
NHTSA ODI #10056169
74,460 miles · Oct 12, 2003
Latches/locks/linkages
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 01V040000 CONCERNING THE HOOD LATCH. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK *TS *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10037755
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WENT UP TO 6000 RPMS. ALSO CONSUMER RODE THE BRAKES UNTIL HE COULD GET VEHICLE TO STOP. THEN, HE TURNED IT OFF. AFTER 20 MINUTES HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, BUT MECHANIC…
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CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WENT UP TO 6000 RPMS. ALSO CONSUMER RODE THE BRAKES UNTIL HE COULD GET VEHICLE TO STOP. THEN, HE TURNED IT OFF. AFTER 20 MINUTES HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10040468
35,000 miles · Sep 8, 2003
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE ENGINE JUST CUT COMPLETELY OFF BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A FULL STOP, THEN THE ENGINE RESTARTED ON ITS OWN. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED FIVE TIMES SINCE APRIL OF 2003. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A GLITCH IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10038406
60,000 miles · Aug 26, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, THERE IS VIBRATION. CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION IS UNDETERMINED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10037663
70,000 miles · May 27, 2003
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION THIRD GEAR BAND IS SHIFTING. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10021574
40,000 miles · Apr 10, 2003
Seat Belts
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AS STATED IN RECALL 01 V 119 000, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *JB.....*AK
NHTSA ODI #10015604
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2002
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING, IN A FRONTAL COLLISON WITH A VEHICLE AND A TREE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED UPON VEHICLE IMPACT. RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR
NHTSA ODI #8022251
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2002
Suspension
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING SNAP CAUSING A LOUD NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8019916
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