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I was driving on I405 in Washington state traveling southbound when I noticed smoke coming from my engine compartment...I pulled over popped the hood and took a quick look.. I noticed flames on the lower portion of the motor almost behind the firewall...called 911...
Steering death wobble can control steering motor broke piston connection rod because exhaust manifold works or does something break bolts in bead causing tick then valve seat drop so valve drop to piston pistion hit valve broke connection rod now Dodge wants $ 5,000 to fix what I had no control over it breaking on many trucks and didnt fix so there wanting me to fix there messed up faulty parts then everything it messed up to I ain't got 500 to spend extra let alone $5,000 minimum for Dodge mainifold breaking and messing up my wholeotor I demand help my truck ain't 10 years old this is not on recall list but keeps happening to a Dodge trucks I have 2008 Ram 2500 3X4 crew cab have all my manitinece recipets I want I demand help for this faulty part luckly vehicle and killed someone we spent a lot of money for truck I want help fixing it now
Cold air blowing from driver side only, while passenger side blowing warm when set on heater mode. :( problem still happening, most dissapointing as I just bought this used vehicle, and we're beginning winter weather.
Electrical fire in dash. My husband was driving and smelt something burning. As he went to pull over flames started shooting out the vents. Truck is a total loss per insurance.
My front left tie rod in my truck broke causing extensive damage. It punctured a tire in the sidewalk which is not repairable, cracked a wheel which they do not make anymore so need to replace 4 to match and bent or broke every single component in the steering linkage setup. I have made numerous attempts for some help and have gotten none. I have sent multiple emails with no replies, tried the chat system on the mopar site and the person (alex AV1129 employee number) was of no help either. I have purchased a steering linkage setup from les schwab for $649 before I knew this was a past recall issue. I never got any notification for the recall or did I get offered the buy back option. I also called mccord Dodge in longview Washington explaining my issue and was told by a lavonya in the recall dept there's nothing she can do this is an issue between you and Chrysler not you and mccords. I also asked lavonya my address on file and she read it exactly and I received no notification from them either. She was quite rude. She told me most people do routine maintenance at mccords and they find out these issues. I let her know I do my own maintenance and am not required to do business with them since my warranty has expired. Please help thanks [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
- Clatskanie, OR, USA
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Interior plastic grab handles, described as "trim" per manufacturer. Located inside door on vehicle upper frame of vehicle. Used to assist with entering and exiting vehicle. Housing covering bolts to secure handles cracks and rips apart, causing the handle(s) to spontaneously remove from vehicle. Resulting in possible injuries from fall to driver and/or passengers. Vehicle stationary when entering/exiting and using handles.
I entered the highway in my Dodge Ram 2500 2008 truck, while I was at 50 mph my truck started making growling noises from the engine and I heard explosive noises from the bottom of the truck. My speed dropped to 25 mph and I could see from my side mirror car parts exploding off the truck on the highway in front of other vehicles while I was in motion and driving. This a highway at speeds of 70 mph so I had to move over to the service lane luckily I was in the right lane but I barely avoid a large petroleum truck from crushing my truck which would have been a homicide because he was blowing his horn and could not stop in time. The car dealer claims they are investigating its has now been 4 days and I have not heard anything yet called Chrysler manufacturer waiting to hear back about what caused this to happen to my truck. I only know some of the parts damaged on the truck
The heater works on occasion from Nov 13 till I replaced it in May 2015, now its August 2015 and the heater has completely stopped working. I live in Alaska and a heater is a huge deal. Also during an oil change noticed the tie rod is all gooped with oil. Have an 09 1500 that the tie rod broke on. Curious if my 08 is gonna have the same issue. The rear differential is leaking oil all of a sudden as of June 2015 after hauling my 24 foot trailer 1200 miles. When I put the truck in 4 low and drive it makes a huge clucking sound doesn't turn very well either. It feels like my steering is about to go out. I can't drive up my driveway without digging wholes in the gravel. I bought the truck used November 2013 and feel like I got a lemon.
While driving my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins diesel if I hit an oblique bump in the road the truck starts shaking side to side so violently that I feel like the doors will come of. It has happened about 20 to 30 times and when it happens I have to bring the truck to a complete stop in the middle of freeway or road before I can drive again. I have contacted Chrysler and after many phone calls they have agreed to pay for a fix, the problem is the local dealer tells me if they do the repair Chrysler will not reimburse them. It seems as they are playing games with me. My truck has only 70,000 miles and dealer says the wear on the front end seems like on 90,000 miles truck. I have replaced the steering dampener at about 30,000 miles and have not seen any difference.
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- Lynnwood, WA, USA