| Issue ID | 1014466 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10546305 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/09/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have always used synthetic oil in this engine. Just like the many people that i have found on the internet mine threw a rod. Destroyed the core. Estimated cost is 6,000. This is a horrible thing. It appears that dodge is well aware of this an a recall should have happened long ago. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COMMERCE CITY, CO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28D73GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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