7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,975.00
Average Mileage:
117,241 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- new engine (2 reports)
engine problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 engine noise
2009Aug 29
Ram 1500 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
I found this site after looking trying to fix my problem. I Noticed a ticking noise after starting the engine and it only lasted a few seconds so I never thought anything of it. I noticed the noise in early 2008 but my mechanic said it was nothing to worry about as long as it ran fine. In August 2009 I was with my brother when I got a check gauges light and the vehicle had over heated. After filling the radiator it did it agian about 2-3 weeks later and then I got cylinder 2 misfire / multiple cylinder misfire. I replaced the pugs and keept getting cylinder 2 misfire, I replaced the ignition coil and still cylinder 2 misfire. I also replaced the thermostat and still have problems. Nice to find this crap out. Way to go Dodge!!!!!!!!!!
2007Nov 15
Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 157,000 miles
I had stated in another complaint about relieving the ticking noise in the engine by changing the oil every 1500 miles. Well, this must have been a good idea because I have seen others who had their engine cease to run at an earlier mileage. I started the 1500 mile oil changes at 26,000 miles and it wasn't until the truck was at 130,000 miles that the ticking noise returned. My mechanic said that it did not sound serious and that we would keep an eye on it. Of course I took it for a second opinion. Then a third, and a fourth, and well I went through 12 different mechanics and 2 dealers and they all said the same thing. I even had a couple of them tell me that I was being an over sensitive female! The noise progressively became louder and at around 145,000 miles I noticed that the oil pressure would fluctuate slightly. I immediately took the truck to my mechanic. He could not reproduce the oil fluctuation and told me that the noise was not as bad I made it seem; that I was over reacting. WELL, At 157,000 miles I was driving down the road and the oil pressure base lined and the ticking noise sounded like someone was beating a sledgehammer on the hood of my truck and BAM! There went the engine. All this happened in less than a minute and I could not shut the truck off fast enough.
My mechanic told me that the oil pump had gone and that the #4 cylinder was damaged as well. He also told me that he was confused by the amount of sludge build up in the engine.
I called Dodge to inquire about any reported problems or recalls with this engine. Of course they denied knowing anything. I was told by Dodge that the engine failed because I apparently did not take care of my engine. After reading the other complaints, which seem to be the same as mine, I think I took better care of my truck because it lasted to 157,000 miles.
I ended up paying $4,300.00 for a rebuilt engine, that was supposed to be covered by a 36 month or 100k warranty. Which stupid me, the saga continues in the next complaint.
2009Jul 14
Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 217,000 miles
My saga still continues. I really wish I had found this web site sooner. I would have gotten rid of my truck or tried to put a completely different engine in the truck myself. Even though I have been told several times that another engine would not fit in the truck (which I do not believe). Engine #2 developed the same ticking noise that engine #1 had, 1 month after it was installed in November of 2007, at about 7,000 miles. A red flag immediately went up. I took it back to my mechanic and he could not hear the noise. I told him he needed to get his hearing checked. At the next oil change I complained about the ticking noise and insisted something was wrong. Again he said he could not hear anything wrong. Each time I took the truck for an oil change I was told there was nothing wrong. By March of 2009 the ticking noise was loud enough that my mechanic admitted he heard it. It was due for a transmission fluid change so I made arrangements to leave the truck with him and have him service the truck and check out the ticking noise. ***Oh and by the way, do you hear a clicking noise when you shift into or out of gear? That part on the transmission has been recalled by Dodge. Do yourself a favor and check into it.*** When I picked the truck up I was told by my mechanic that there was nothing wrong with the engine.
Well, at 217,000 miles which is only 60,000 miles on engine #2, guess what happened. Come on guess! BAM! Engine #2 gone. The ticking became a knocking which became a sledgehammer on my hood. Only this time the truck shook violently like I was running over something really big. I knew what happened. I didn't need no stinking mechanic to tell me what happened.
My new mechanic says that cylinder #4 was damaged due to the top of the piston sheering off, due to what he suspects was a drop in the oil pressure. What makes things worse is that I paid for a warranty on engine #2 only to find out that there is no warranty. I am not a stupid bimbo but I sure do feel like one. I have never trusted any dealership. I did trust my mechanic. I used him for almost 6 years and this is what happens?! Stupid me for being trusting.
It seems that Dodge does know of this problem. It seems that they choose NOT to fix this problem or acknowledge it. I think that Dodge a Daimler Chrysler Corp is guilty of False Advertising. I think that Dodge should be made accountable for putting faulty engines in their Ram 1500 trucks.
Any how, I am not able to afford payments on a new truck so I am purchasing engine #3. However, I am seriously going to talk to the new mechanic about putting another engine other than the 4.7L V8 in my truck. If it is possible, because that is what I want done. I am not going to pay for engine #4. I will roll my truck into the burn pit and torch it first.
2008Nov 22
Ram 1500 N/A 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 47,000 miles
This noise occurs only while the truck is in gear or better yet while the engine is under a load, but I haven't looked for a chassis dyno to test. The noise sounds like it is coming from the driver side of the engine. It sounds like either fuel in the lines is cavitating, or the engine vacuum is very low but haven't use a vacuum gauge or fuel pressure gauge to check these. The noise occurs around 3500 to 4000 rpm and only while the engine is under a load. If the transmission is in park or neutral there is no noise when I run the engine up to 3500 to 4000 rpm. I have not gotten a check engine light nor does the engine appear to be running rough or losing power while in this condition. I do have a K&N cold air intake/filter installed and the noise appears to have started to occur after the installation but I'm trying to rule out other culprits.
Any thoughts are appreciated. Mike
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2009Jan 29
Ram 1500 Sport 4.7L
my 2002 dodge ram 1500 has just hit 100,000 miles.so far i have had to replace the rearend, main computer,transmission,electric window switch board, rear tailight board, and timing chain set up. i changed the timing chains,guides, and tensioners. the noise went away for about a day and now its back. I have to say the 4.7 motor and the rest of dodges product are built with the worst quality ever. I have a 1986 Toyota pu that just hit 300,000 miles and i use it still for my daily driver. DODGE go to japan and take some lessons from them on building a reliable truck.......
James B.
Granite Falls, WA, USA
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