2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine cooling Problems

“Radiator failed on 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 hemi 4x4 at 51,000 miles. Vehicle has a 7/70 drivetrain warranty, however chrysler said that the radiator was not covered. Chrysler had me participate in the repair by having me pay $150. Dealer would not tell me what was wrong with the radiator. I had to call chrysler corporate and find out what was wrong with it. They admitted that it was a manufacturing defect.”

“The engine misfires and almost stalls. I have to pull into safe area and rev engine to restore power. This is not always convenient, like when it happened going up the mississippi river bridge on I-10 in heavy traffic with an eighteen wheeler behind me doing 70 MPH. I have reported problem to dealer but they unable to help because no codes are generated by the computer. They claim that they are not familiar with this type of problem and my experience is unique. …”

“I have a 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 with the cummins diesel engine. With the air conditioning system off, but the ventilation (heat or just cool outside air) on, I have diesel exhaust fumes entering the cab of the vehicle when idling or moving at very slow speeds. The condition goes away with the A/C on or with the vents in the recirculate position - I.e. Not drawing outside air in. The smell and gasses are dangerous for any extended period of time and could cause an accident if I breathe them for a long period of time and then attempt to drive.”

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 05v462000 (power train) and 15v312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/17/16 the consumer stated the transmission failed at 2,500 miles. The ball joints and water pump failed and the windshield leaked. …”

“The consumer has an on going problem with decelerating when driving 40 MPH or more. The vehicle has been to three different dealers on five separate occasions. The computer has been reprogrammed three times, they replaced the throttle sensor and the map sensor and the problem still exists.”