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

Issue ID	558563
Internal NHTSA #	10134651
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	03/05/05
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Ref 2003 dodge ram 1500qc 4. 7l 4x4 17000 miles on numerous occasions i had a near stalling issue, and 1 complete stall. I would start truck in morning let it sit for 2 minutes then drive to work as normal, no problems. After i leave work after an 8 hour tour i would start truck as normal let it sit for 2 minutes then drive away as normal after approx 100 yards through parking lot i would stop at stop sign waiting to turn, truck would bog down and chug as if it wanted to stall. I would tap the gas pedal while holding the brake down, then when it was clear i would drive as normal no more problems. The truck has done it numerous times . The truck was brought in to the dealer, spent a week, they said they couldn't find the problem with the idle, so they flashed the computer. I get the truck back drove home no problem drove to work next day no problem finished my tour started to drive home no problem, after 2 miles i made a left turn and truck stalled out narrowly missing a tree, i called dealer and gave them a code that flashed on dashboard, no such code had it towed in, they had the truck 3 more days, negative problems, but they installed an on board flight recorder so they can see what happens, so the recorder went in and the problem happens several times. I took the picture like the showed me how and got 3 good shots. The dealer gets the recorder back and says a few days until they hear from daimler/chrysler. A week or so goes by and the problem happens a few more times. I call the dealer to find out what's going on, and they said the data was inconclusive. They wont do anything at this time. Daimler says until they have a dealer that comes forward with the same problem and a solution they wont act on it. So in the mean time keep driving the truck until this happens. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	14000
Number of Occurences	12
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAG HARBOR, NY
VIN pattern	1D7HU18NX3SXXXXXX
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	25/11/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	5
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Dealer's name	BUZZ CHEW DODGE
Dealer's telephone number	631-287-1000
Dealer's city	SOUTHAMPTON
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	11969

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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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

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