| Issue ID | 1513964 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11151648 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 24/03/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 4. 7l engine has a sludge build up problem which in turn causes engine total failure. I've had engine replaced 3 times with brand new remand from chrysler corp. And all engines were installed at ase certified shop and all have blown up also due to this sludge build up problem that chrysler corp is aware of but refuses to admit its engine factory defect and all my engines failed at 1,200 miles/ 1,468 miles/27,497 miles on last engine and all failed of same cause sludge build up. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27697 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOORHEAD, MN |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HU18N52GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 58 |
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