| Issue ID | 823302 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10361401 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/06/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. After changing the oil in the vehicle, the contact noticed that the oil was being burned at a quick rate. The oil was burning 1,000 miles for every quart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized daler where they were condcuting an oil evaluation. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the problem was normal. The failure mileage was 70,984. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70984 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOODLAND HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D74JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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