Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 1500 / 2002

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007102142 Incident Date: Feb, 14 2007
Consumer's City: REIDSVILLE Consumer's State: NC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 1500 Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3D7HU18NX2G Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 13 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 14 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving down the highway the check gauges light and audible alarm came on. i looked down to see i had no oil pressure on my truck. it was a 2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 with 69043 miles. i immediately pulled over and checked the oil. everything seemed ok. i thought start the truck to see if there was a fluke in the warning. the oil pressure came up and i set there everything was ok. i proceeded down the highway. shortly thereafter paying close attention to the oil pressure i noticed it dropping again. i pulled over and called the local dealership and then a tow truck to pick up and deliver my truck to the dealer. the dealership says the motor needs replacing and will not be covered under warranty. oil sludge has built up in the motor. the oil has been changed three times by a dodge dealership once by a local garrage and the other 5 times by me. i have changed the oil as reccommened by the vehicle manual. the failure has caused a engine loss and replacement is required. i have tried to work extensivley with the dealership and chrysler corporation with refusal from both. the truck is currently at failure waiting for warranty repairs. *ak