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

Issue ID	607874
Internal NHTSA #	10173253
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	20/09/06
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2003 slt 1500 engine piston and spark plugs melt while driving 70 mph. ts the vehicle was towed to a service dealer on 7/16/06. The technician determined that the consumer needed a new engine. The vehicle was towed to another dealer where it has been sitting for 68 days. Vehicle was not returned to consumer until 9/16/2006. After repairs the engine light illuminated again and engine ran rough, 30764 miles. After 6 weeks the truck still wasn't fixed. nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	30764
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	ANAHEIM HILLS, CA
VIN pattern	1D7HA18NX35XXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	11/03/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
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Vehicle speed	70
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Dealer's name	HUNTINGTON BEACH DODGE
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	HUNTINGTON BEACH
Dealer's state code	CA
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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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