Dodge RAM Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Dodge RAM across 15 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (57).
- 305engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 305 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 23 a fire, 7 an injury.
Dodge RAM engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 RAM | 1 | 4% | 32,300 |
| 2008 RAM | 2 | 8% | 5,300 |
| 2007 RAM | 1 | 6% | 256,000 |
| 2006 RAM | 2 | 8% | 53,692 |
| 2005 RAM | 15 | 38% | 11,000 |
| 2004 RAM | 5 | 9% | 28,600 |
| 2003 RAM | 8 | 15% | 16,900 |
| 2002 RAM | 14 | 12% | 27,000 |
| 2001 RAM | 29 | 9% | 48,000 |
| 2000 RAM | 15 | 10% | 50,239 |
| 1999 RAM | 37 | 10% | 45,096 |
| 1998 RAM | 38 | 8% | 45,000 |
| 1997 RAM | 30 | 8% | 65,500 |
| 1996 RAM | 57 | 9% | 88,992 |
| 1995 RAM | 51 | 8% | 17,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. An intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor.
Risk: This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. The low pressure diesel fuel supply tube located in the engine compartment between the filter and the high pressure pump can fracture.
Risk: This condition can allow fuel to leak. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure diesel fuel supply tube.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for both an oil change and to have the vehicle serviced for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags). The contact was later informed that there was another recall on the vehicle for NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V641000 (Engine…
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 used to haul a 2018 Keystone Passport Ultra Lite Grand Touring. The contact stated that the thermostat in the RV failed to operate as needed. The RV was taken to the dealer, where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The RV was taken…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram model r35. The contact was driving 5 mph when smoke emitted inside of the vehicle and flames were visible from the hood. The failure caused the contact to drive into a ditch but there was no crash. The doors failed to open during the failure so the contact…
While driving home 10/20 ~8pm, i was slowing down in freeway traffic ~45mph. I took my foot off the brake and was just about to press down on the accelerator pedal, my truck surged forward for about .25 of a second (split second). This has happened in the past ~8 times. I notified the dealer at…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall when accelerating from a stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAMs have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 305 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Dodge RAM. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
Other Dodge RAM problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (670)
- Power Train problems (560)
- Air Bags problems (322)
- Steering problems (304)
- Suspension problems (293)
- Electrical System problems (277)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (171)
- Structure problems (163)
See all Dodge RAM problems.