2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“While backing into a parking space, the tie rod broke causing both front tires to tilt inward. I happened to be at a dealer's lot and had to have it repaired at this location. Upon contacting my Dodge dealership I was informed of the recall and then contacted chrysler where I was told - on three separate calls - this was not part of the recall. I've since found a published notice by chrysler, stating my exact make & model and the exact tie rod breakage as being part of a recall. Chrysler has denied reimbursement of my repair approximately $600 on a $50,000 truck with only 40,000 miles. …”

“Going into a curve front end of vehicle shakes and you have no control over the steering. Dealer can not find anything wrong. Does not do it consistently but have heard other ram owners having the same problem. When my ram does this you have to completely stop the vehicle due to loosing control. At some point this is going to cause injury or death.”

“Traveling 70mph lost RPM and acceleration; then truck became responsive again. 3 yr old daughter said truck smelled funny. Exited freeway about a mile to maybe 2 miles after incident; made a u-turn to Dodge dealership about 2miles away. Burning smell coming under the truck. The dealership said the rear differential went out and the bearings had melted, and there was fluid in it. The truck did not have 4,000 miles on it yet 2011 Dodge 2500 heavy duty diesel.”

“First incident, while driving, electronic throttle control light warning light went on and the engine died. Could not restart until vehicle was stopped, put in park and the key was cycled from on to off and back. Dealer diagnosed the failure on 11/28/10 based on the presence of diagnostic code p2121, accelerator pedal position sensor performance. . Part was ordered (it was on backorder), repair was scheduled for 12/12/11 and vehicle was returned to me. On 12/5/11 the failure repeated itself, on 12/12/11 the part was replaced. …”

“Several manifold bolts broke off causing exhaust to leak early. Potential hazard to the vehicle occupants depending on how bad the leak is, not to mention the environmental impact. Very known and common issue but FCA will only address if the vehicle is within the powertrain warranty period. Vehicle is 7 years old but only has 37,000 miles.”