| Issue ID | 1155112 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10681123 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/01/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Took in for an oil change, after 1 1/2 hours of waiting the service man came out and showed me the plastic handle of the dip stick that broke off. I was then informed it will be a while to fix, so i went home when i picked it up i was billed $400. 00 to get the dip stick out, and replaced. I went on line and 2 different auto parts stores and they didn't have any. But the dealership had one on hand. I'm 66 years old, and went in for a $20. 00 oil change, the dipstick was only pulled out 12 times, but due to the plastic handle, it cost me $400. 00. What was wrong with the old style sticks that were one piece of metal, with a loop on the end for your finger to pull out? How many of these dip sticks break per year? As a % , what is the failure rate? Someone is getting rich off this thing, and it sure isn't me. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45776 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAUWATOSA, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU16D45JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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