Problems with 2014 RAM 1500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold bolts were cracking, which caused fumes to leak into the cabin of the vehicle. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls and the warranty expired two months ago. the contact stated that the repairs completed under the warranty were still failing. diehl chrysler dodge jeep ram of robinson (6181 steubenville pike, mckees rocks, pa 15136, (412) 722-1800) acknowledged the failure and stated that it occurred often. the failure mileage was 88,000. the vin was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud knocking sound underneath the vehicle. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, inspected the vehicle, but did not find a failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bolts to the manifold were detached on both sides and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was later taken to 1-10 chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 79200 verner rd, indio, ca 92203, (760) 345-1000). the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. no further assistance was offered and the contact was referred to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 119,833. *bf consumer stated i had computer components (recalled) replaced due to the shifter coming out of gear. i feel that caused transmission damage which i had notified 1-10 chrysler dodge about. nothing has been done about the transmission at this time. i had the manifold and the bots replaced.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. while driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. juneks chrysler jeep dodge ram (644 w jackson blvd, spearfish, sd 57783, (605) 644-7773) diagnosed that the bolts fractured from the exhaust manifold. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold clamps fractured. as a result, the vehicle was filled with exhaust fumes. sunset dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (7745 s tamiami trail, sarasota, fl 34231, (941) 922-2400) stated that they were not authorized to replace the entire set of bolts; therefore, they only replaced the fractured bolts. the manufacturer also stated that they were not able to replace all of the bolts. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. while driving at an unknown speed, smoke and flames appeared from the engine compartment. a police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. the flames were extinguished and the vehicle was towed to capitol chrysler dodge jeep ram (3201 missouri blvd, jefferson city, mo 65109, (573) 893-5000) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust gas recirculation system failed, and the wiring harness and intake and exhaust manifolds needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 74,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. while driving 70 mph, a digital message was displayed stating "see dealer" and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was informed by the dealer that there was a manufacturer recall for the catalytic converter, but was denied coverage by the manufacturer. the nhtsa campaign number was not provided. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 35,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to nw hills chrysler where it was diagnosed that the emission hose above the fuel tank was damaged due to a mouse. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 11,200.

The engine oil cooler on the pentastar 3.6l v-6 engine cracked causing oil to leak onto other engine parts and the ground. i noticed the oil leaking after driving approximately 4 miles. this could easily start a fire or cause an engine to seize. *tr

After pulling into my drive way with my adult son in the passenger seat i was rolling up to the garage with my foot on the brake pedal slowing down the truck. i stopped the truck completely, by pushing on the brake pedal harder, about 5 feet from the house. i reached down to rotate the shift dial to park, "p". after turning to "p" the truck engine started revving and the truck lurched forward, after initially being startled i looked down and saw the shift dial was at "p" and the engine was still revving. the truck then struck the corner of the house while i was almost standing up on the brake pedal trying to get it to stop. i turned the shift dial to reverse and back to park and the truck stopped revving and moving. then i backed away from the house. being a retired police detective the first thing i did was to check to see if the factory floor mat had dislodged and jammed into the pedals but it was properly hooked in place. after getting the trucks body damage repaired i had it towed to the dealer but they could find nothing wrong with the truck. i did notice that when i picked the truck up from the dealer there was a clicking sound under the dash when i rotated the shift dial from "r" to "p" that i do not recall hearing before. no clicking is heard when changing between any other gears.

December 16, 2014 check engine light came on. i took it to dealer and they said it was o2 sensor. they reset it and told me to blow 3.0 diesel engine out. check engine light came back on as well as a message that def fluid was wrong. i called dealer and they said bring it back in. dealer called me back and said i needed new catalytic converter but it was on back order and they couldn't give me a date. dealer told me truck was ok to drive. december 24, 2014 a warning message came up on truck that said truck would cut off in 190 miles and would not re start. dealer now has truck and still can't give me a date on when it will be fixed. they did tell me that there were 82 other trucks in the system like mine. there is an issue with the 3.0 ecodiesel engine and chrysler has no fix or won't tell anyone what is happening. *tr

Truck stalled so far 2 times, once at a light second time going around a corner. after that the check engine light came on and the dealership looked at the truck and said that they could not replicate the problem and to bring it back in if the check engine light comes on again. i also have noticed a propane smell. only 6100 miles on the truck. autozone ran a computer diagnostic and it showed that the 7th cylinder was miss firing. *tr

Initially, the vehicle had an abnormally strong new car smell. (the smell has now been widely reported on internet forums by other owners.) i thought this would dissipate over time. the smell was so strong that i had to leave the windows open while driving due to a nauseating odor. after sitting in the vehicle, occupants could actually taste some type of residue. in addition, a foul odor came from the heating system, especially at idle. after two months of ownership, and frustration, i took the vehicle to the dealership (although i had mentioned the strong odor before during a follow-up call). the dealership flushed the cooling system and replaced the hoses because of a technical service document. the document stated there was a chemical reaction between a new type of coolant and the interior lining of coolant hoses. unfortunately, this procedure did not eliminate the foul smell experienced while driving. i noticed the odor was strongest once the engine warmed, so it took longer to surface during cold temperatures. i took the vehicle back to the dealership and they said i should call the manufacturer. my initial call was placed over a month ago. an additional coolant system flush was performed, but yielded no results. i have been sent to different divisions within chrysler, and have mostly experienced frustrating delays and inaccurate data entry. i've visited the dealership a total of four times, and spent hours on the phone with the manufacturer regarding this problem. it seems the odor is being pulled in from the engine bay. the best way to describe the odor is as some type of chemical finish or residue entering the cabin. my vehicle is for family use. i feel extremely uncomfortable in the vehicle because of the actual odor and potential health risks. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the failure occurred on a daily basis. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust pipe failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 15,000.

There is a faint propane-like smell coming through the air vents when truck is at idle. *tr

There is a nasty propane smell coming from the truck, i have noticed this is an issue with the 2013 dodge ram 1500. i have been told that there is an issue with the antifreeze that is being used and is causing a chemical reaction with the rubber hoses. system has to be flushed and new antifreeze added and all rubber hoses replaced. *tr