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2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	742470
Internal NHTSA #	10286925
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 2500
Model Year	2008
File date	08/10/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On my 2008 dodge ram 2500 diesel pickup truck sometimes when you accelerate, there is little to no response except black smoke billowing from the exhaust. You have to press the accelerator completely to the floor to get any response, and then it will only do maybe 5-10 mph. Maximum. This happens at random times, and there seems to be no way to predict when it will happen. It happens from a stopped position, as well as accelerating to pass a vehicle at highway speeds. In the case of highway (passing a vehicle) speed, the engine will lose power, but will not completely quit. In either case, you must pull over, turn off the vehicle, and restart it for it to perform normally. This problem first began in late july, 2009. I took the truck to the dealer for repairs on august 14th. 2009. According to the work order (invoice), they replaced a particulate filter, and did a turbo test. The check engine light came back on about 3. 5 miles after i left the dealer, and the truck was billowing heavy black smoke. When i took it back to the dealer for the same repair, i was told they were going to do the same thing. A new filter, and a turbo test. They did not have a filter in stock, so they did not make any repairs, and they told me they did not expect this to repair the problem anyway, as it had no affect the last time they did it. The latest incident occurred on october 8, 2009.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	18000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DOTHAN, AL
VIN pattern	3D7KR28A48GXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	5
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2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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