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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	594899
Internal NHTSA #	10162524
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2004
File date	15/06/06
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Before the occurrences, my 5. 7l ram 1500 would sputter on idle and when first put into gear, and the check engine light would come on for about 25 miles and then go back off. When the code was checked for the light, the forward passenger-side oxygen sensor was showing voltage high. I replaced the sensor, cleared the codes and everything was fine for a while. The first event happened when i was making a left turn on a small road-when i turned, the truck died. I didn't notice that the truck had died until i felt the power steering go out, and then i realized i was stuck in the middle of the road. I then had to crank the engine 5 or 6 times before it started again, and, when it did, the check engine light was back on. The same problem happened 2 more times that day. When taken to the dealer, an engine diagnostic was run, and the same code was showing up. The mechanics put about 45 miles on it trying to duplicate the problem, but were unable to. The problem stopped for about 2 weeks, and then it started sputtering again. When taken again to the dealer, 4 cylinders were showing a mis-fire, and the same oxygen sensor was showing voltage high. The mechanic informed me that the cylinders were mis-firing due to bad spark plugs (which were not due for service yet). I have changed the spark plugs, and my truck has died twice since then. This has become more than frustrating because i bought the truck used with 39,000 miles (roughly) on it. The mechanic charged me for my last visit because different codes showed up, so it was a different problem-even though the truck was in the shop for the same conditions. If some actions aren't taken, i am ready to file for lemon laws. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	43000
Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CABOT, AR
VIN pattern	1D7HA16DX4JXXXXXX
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	22/03/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	2
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Dealer's name	FRANK FLETCHER DODGE
Dealer's telephone number	(501)834-7700
Dealer's city	SHERWOOD
Dealer's state code	AR
Dealer's ZIP code	72120

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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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