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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radi Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	551407
Internal NHTSA #	10129176
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	13/06/05
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a 2003 dodge ram 1500 quad cab in 10/2003. The temp gauge always showed the temp at above the normal range. Told by the salesperson that was normalat. At approximately 44k miles the vehicle overheated and broke down. Mechanic replaced thermostat - no help. Took vehicle to battison's dealership in duncan ok where the mechanic was accused of installing the thermostat backward. The dealership accused us of putting "stop leak" in the radiator and using non red coolant. Coolant was clear because vehicle overheated and water was only source. Stop leak was never used - the dealership's contractor for radiator repair it looked like stop leak could have been used - but couldn't tell for sure. The parts manager told us that at the same time our 2003 was in the shop a 2005 with 31k was in the shop with the same problem. The difference - the 2005 was under warranty. My thought - if dodge isn't going to stand behind product after 36k miles then we won't purchase products from this line - ford is looking better.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	44500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARLOW, OK
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	05/10/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	U
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	70
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Dealer's name	BATTISON
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Dealer's city	DUNCAN
Dealer's state code	OK
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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radi Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radi Problems, Complaints and Defects

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