Soft metal around pistons caused engine to fail and I had to replace the engine.

- Manteca, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The stated that he had to replace the water pump due to leakage. Three years later the shaft bearing in the water pump failed, which caused the serpentine belts to break. Engine failure while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. He speculates that the water pump housing has been sand glassed. He then added that the water pump material was aluminum, which eventually degrades and causes the failure. He replaced the water pump again but the repair was insufficient. The failure mileage 70,000. The current mileage is 147,000.

- Mobile, AL, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle finally restarted after several attempts. Prior to the failure, the oxygen sensors and temperature gauge were replaced. The contact called the dealer again and they attempted to schedule an appointment for a diagnostic. The failure and current mileages were 59,800.

- Charleroi, PA, USA

I own a 1999 Dodge Ram regular truck with short bed and it accelerated while I was driving on a highway. At first I thought I hit the cruise control by mistake, but I checked and cruise the light was off. It engine kept ramming and hitting high speeds and I could not stop the vehicle and I almost crashed into other cars. I managed to pull off at an exit and put on the brakes as hard as I could, but it did not stop the truck. Eventually, I had to put the car in park while driving. Eventually the car stopped and I immediately turned off the engine. My mother (who was visiting me and haven't seen in 5 years) was frightened. And so was I. I checked the coolant and it had ran out. It was just checked a few weeks ago. I had it rechecked and it had no leaks. Anyway, I eventually walked to a gas station and bought more coolant (figuring this had to be the problem). It did not help the situation immediately. I waited for 30 minutes and tried starting the car once more and it was okay and I drove off. I called the Dodge dealership and they told me to bring it in. Will it cost me if the problem is under recall?

- Atlanta, GA, USA

1).we were driving along when the truck, we just got suddenly died. The gas gauge showed 1/4 of a tank. It is a single tank truck, but it was out of gas. When more was added it started up and ran. 2). a heavy rain fell, my sons carseat (latched in the back seat of the quad cab) was so wet the next day I had to wash and dry the padding before it could be used. The windows were shut, locked tight and parked all night. 3). my husband was coming from work a drunk driver suddenly pulled in front of him. Trying everything to stop my husbands truck hit his. The air bags (none of them) went off! they were "on" at the time of impact. My husband was going around 45 miles per hour.4). As my husband started to work the truck suddenly over revved and died. It was said the transmission went out. It was later found it was a sensor went out. New sensor fixed it for about a day and a half. 5). truck shifted funny, lost all oil pressure, and died the motor failed. When it was opened up the cylinder walls were not assembled right at the factory it is a surprise it even made it to 87 thousand miles in the first place. The xxx wall pattern was highly visible and never worn smooth as it should have if it were running properly from the start. Some of the pieces are "missing" also in this motor others are improperly aligned. When he called the dealership it was out of business and the Dodge company says you bought it you got it. Not even 90 thousand miles on it. Now we are stuck with the financial burden of paying for my car payment( as to shuffle the kids around), his replacement car (as to get to work 30+ miles away), and this pile of mistakes in a shell that is suppose to be his truck. This does not even mention the burden of the cost we are suffering from to re build this thing to working order again. To make matters worse; this is just the stuff he has told me about so far, more is being found wrong every time he checks in on it.

- Anna, IL, USA

While driving the vehicle made noise. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed, the failure was due to engine blowing out.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

Engine failure, 1999 Dodge 5.2 liter V8. Purchased used vehicle with 75,000 original miles in 2003. Truck in very nice condition, and well maintained. Last week on a daily drive it seems a coonecting rod snapped and blew through the oil pan. The engine is now garbage. I previously owned a 1987 Dodge Ram pick-up and regretfully sold it with a mere 175,000 mile on it. That truck would run rings around the "new Ram tough" junker sitting in my driveway. I would request Dodge to give me a more dependable engine, like the one in my 1987. I don't need the "sweet" glitz associated with their new technology.

- Myerstown, PA, USA

Transmission slipping and not shifting right. In traffic decides to down shift by itself.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

Purchased vehicle with 49,000 miles on it August 2002 since it has been back to the dealer a minumum of 7 times brakes wore out and in to the drums, check engine light on engine not running properly and 5 times for transmission problems not one time has the vehicle been repaired other than for brakes which I had to threaten with a complaint to the state police because of having a new inspection sticker on the vehicle iam still having problems with transmission was told needed a new unit now since out of warranty even though I have documentation it was having problems be fore warranty ran out; now I was told that the performance and runnibility and oil consumption problem is due to a intake gasket failure. A real piece of quality junk Dodge is putting out. Maybe thats why they went away from their 7/70000 mile warranty on these models.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

The intake manifold cracked and coolant went inside the engine. Dealer has repaired three times and still recurring the problem.

- Washington, PA, USA

Steering seemed loose. Dealer replaced trac bar, inner and lower tie rod ends, and an additional bar. Just after warranty expired, mileage 35,982 on November 21, 2002. As of March 5, 2003 front end and steering is worse than when it went in. Very loose feeling, frequent steering wheel correction needed. Very dangerous situation especially on snow covered roads. Very unsafe feeling. Dealer was asked to check work that was performed on November 0F 2002, on January 30, 2003. They did not look into the situation. Also would like to complain about the radiator needing to be replaced along with crank shaft seal, lower pan gasket, and front seal. This was with mileage of 38,105. These items should not fail with this low mileage and age!!!! obviously a defect in manufacturing, and Chrysler will not admit to any fault of their product. I have records and proof of damaged items if needed. I aksed Chrysler to pay for parts only, but they refused to do so. They also refused to investigate the serious and dangerous front end issue.

- Watertown, WI, USA

While driving the vehicle engine died out, lost oil pressure. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they refuse to work on the vehicle as a warranty, due to the build up of sludge in the engine. Dealer will only replace the engine if the consumer pays the amount of $5,000.

- Lombard, IL, USA

While traveling temperature indication light flashed. Afterward vehicle would not change gears.

- Conrad, MT, USA

There is a bad odor coming from the exhaust system, mainly from the catalytic converter and there is a burning smell. Also, temperature gauge isn't working properly.

- Witichia Falls, TX, USA