Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 1500 / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004080456 Incident Date: Dec, 18 2004
Consumer's City: PACIFIC PALISADES Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 1500 Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1D7HA18D03S Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 27 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 09 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated after the engine was started, the gear lever did not come off the park position, and the engine warning light illuminated. after several attempts, the lever shifted to the drive position but the transmission went to third gear and remained in it. the vehicle was taken to the dealership seven times, and the diagnosis machine indicated the defect in control module (p700). the control module was replaced seven times. the manufacturer was contacted, and coincided with the dealership diagnosis. the contact expressed concern because the lack of enough power while the vehicle was loaded presented a serious risk to safety while driving up or down a hill.