engine problem
10.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$5,200.00
Average Mileage:
58,527 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- dealer says must replace engine but not under warranty (1 reports)
- replace engine (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 oil sludge buildup destroyed engine
2006Dec 20
(reported on)Ram 1500 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
Engine destroyed after massive sludge buildup on the top end. Truck was still under extended warranty but they refused to cover it saying the oil was never changed. I even have receipts showing oil changes every 5000+ miles
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2007Mar 28
(reported on)Ram 1500 4.7 V8
Driving down the highway I noticed a beeping sound looked down and the check gauges light had come on. I obviously then checked the gauges and there was no oil pressure. I pulled over turned off the truck got out checked the oil it was ok then thought maybe a fluke. I started the truck back up oil pressure gauge indicated good oil pressure with that I started back on my way watching closely as I drove. I soon noticed that the oil pressure was dropping off. I pulled over immediately and called a tow truck. Had the truck pulled to Smyth Stokes Dodge in Reidsville NC. The truck is a Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 with the 4.7 gas engine. I received a call from George at the dealership saying he did not see a problem with the truck but would have the Tech check into it. I received another call on the following Tuesday saying it was low of oil and the filter was clogged with sludge. He stated I needed receipts proving 20 oil changes. I needed to come to the dealership. I went to the Dealership and George told me the motor had to be replaced and it would not be covered under the warranty at a cost of 7000.00 plus labor to me. he showed me the price list for the parts. I was rather frustrated to say the least but continued calmly. I got the hand book out for the truck and showed George that the handbook shows only needing oil changes every 6000 mile and there for at most should have 10-11.
I had the dealership complete 2 oil changes and then a local garage do another the rest I did myself. They decided to call the corporate inspector to come in. to do that I had to agree to pay a 580.00 fee to have the oil pan removed. I did agree to this under the condition that if the problem was covered under the warranty I would not have to pay that fee. Because I know I have completed my requirements I ok'd the work. The inspector came and said there was a sludge build up and that has caused my problem. No coverage. I do not disagree there is a sludge that is the problem. Why the sludge is there is the answer for Dodge to get. I was told the answer was final and needed to contact the corporate office for further assistance. Looking into the owners manual there is a established procedure the owner is asked to follow. The first step is talk to the General Manager of the dealership. I have called Pete Stokes (GM) three times and have not yet to receive a return call. I also went by the dealership to try to speak with him one on one and he conveniently was not available. To date 7 weeks later I have not heard from the General Manager! I then contacted the corporate office and was rudely referred to contact the Attorney General's office of my state and file a lemon law suit. I have contacted them and they are assisting me to try to resolve this problem.
Jeffrey D.
Reidsville, NC, USA
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