| Issue ID | 704310 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10251717 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 18/11/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Epa driven dpf filter on cummins diesel 2008 2500 truck is always causing problems with check engine light. Dealers have had to put a port on turbo, clean exhaust, wrap exhaust, and claim that customers are idling too much. Pollution control devices are obviously bad design. They burn extra diesel in exhaust to burn soot and make mileage go down by 10mpg. 2006 to 2008 change lost significant mpg. The 6. 7l engine needs addressing with final fixes that won't continue to make customers go to dealer over and over again for repairs. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KATY, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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