So maybe it's a problem and maybe it isn't. We pulled off to the side of the road and turn it off. I've written to three friends of mine who have these trucks and, at least as late as last September, thought they were the best thing sincle bottled beer! So far the Dodge dealers are unable to fix my problem. Neither of these were mentioned to us at the dealership when we brought the vehicle nor when we brought it in with these issues and were turned away. Check the boost under load - it should peak near 20 psi. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 Ram 2500 is 366 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the Dodge Ram 2500 is 311.
The miles per gallon is so-so. The dpf and regeneration system is constantly clogging and rendering my vehicle undrivable. Please read this message in its entirety. While members may ask for general opinions and suggestions on equipment, trailers, trucks, etc. Your forum sign-up is not complete, you must add an before you can post to the forums. But it may not be for everybody.
The following March, the transmission went out at 9000 miles, and it took Dodge 7 weeks to send the shop a new one, although, in their defense, there were some major snowstorms. Hopefully he will get paid and they will extend the warranty on my piece of junk. I know a few that have hundreds of thousands of miles on the new 6. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700. Minimum pump pressure should be 8 psi under all conditions.
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. We got a manual, so that makes it easier to run up the rpms. Some brands don't have them on both sides. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Chronicle of the Horse. Maybe folks who use them mostly for hauling or highway driving don't have the issues 'cause they don't idle much. There are grab handles on each door pillar. Started happening the second week we had it.
We took it into the local dealership and had a leveling kit put on, the plug for the block heater, ordered running boards, and they updated some computer stuff. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension 40 problems. On a 96 Dodge diesel the crank sensor is also responsible for you tach reading,your air condition ,and for the alternator. We just bought an 09 Ram 2500 close out. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
No, it's got older technology and feel to it. This is all Chryslers doing. Almost since the first day, I have had the truck back to the service department at the dealer for a failing emission system. They have reprogrammed computer, cleaned the turbo twice, replaced the turbo and the check engine light keeps coming on. We'll see how it performs now. Mine clogged up a few months ago. We have the right to reproduce statements made in the forums.
Sometimes they fall down into the fender compartment. We just bought an 09 Ram 2500 close out. This has occurred six times between November 2009 and December 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. It seems I am not the only person this has happened to. If I want a truck with a cushy ride, I'll by an Impala and take the trunk lid off.
The failure mileage was 16,500 and the current mileage was 31,000. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. They have upped the idle to fix some of those issues, you should use your exhaust brake to help keep stuff cleared out and don't baby it along. On each side on the truck, a thick piece of foam should be plugged into the hole. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
No other production truck compares. Although the leather seats are stiff and give a rougher ride, they do wear well and are easy to clean. Handling is excellent and visibility is great also. As noted, there were several programming issues with the original installations, but there is very little way this could have impact on engine reliability. I tried to order this truck with leather seating. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.