| Issue ID | 633477 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10193658 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/06/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2003 dodge ram 1500 2x4. Clutch was replaced at 36000 miles, and motor was rebuild at 46000 miles, both times under warranty. Each time i' had the oil changed there appeared to be a white substance building up on the oil cap as if it was condensation. I now have 88000 miles and have a "ticking. Like a valve sticking, and continues to have this white substance. When it rains or i go through a puddle of water the belt starts to slip and all power is lost. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TENAHA, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18NX3JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 23/10/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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