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2002 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	783564
Internal NHTSA #	10325143
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM QUAD CAB
Model Year	2002
File date	09/03/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Started in 2005 with a blown lifter at 37000 miles. In 2008 the lifters,valves on one side blew as did the head. Dodge claimed i wasn't changing oil properly as it was full of sludge. The oil pump and sump clogged resulting in all the damage. $3800. 00 to repair. In march 2009 lifters blew again. Cost $600. 00 to repair. Shortly after that the oil pressure dropped. I changed the oil and it was full of sludge. I have been changing the oil every 1500 miles since march 2009 using rinsoline to try and clean motor. It still takes s 6-10 seconds after start to get oil pressure to motor. Lifters are tapping again and i am sure they are ready to go. I have changed the oil using castrol syntec 5-30 every 3000-4000 miles since i bought truck new in 10/2001. I believe the sludge issue is due to a faulty engine design on the 4. 7 l v8 dodge used. I know find there are many people having the same issue. I feel the nhtsa should look into this issue. Thank you
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	37000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RIVERSIDE, RI
VIN pattern	3D7HU18NX2GXXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	8
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Vehicle speed	25
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2002 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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