Engine
3.7L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 790 of 792 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 557 of 792 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
193 complaint records2 fire reports23 crash reports
"MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATES AIRBAG FAILURE. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS IT'S MY FAULT. I BOUGHT IT NEW FOR THE SAFETY FEATURES. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Lighting
140 complaint records1 crash report
"WHEN TRYING TO SIGNAL A LEFT TURN USING THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL, THE RIGHT BLINKERS TURN ON. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse lighting parts in the directory →
Electrical system
128 complaint records1 fire report2 crash reports
"WHEN TRYING TO SIGNAL A LEFT TURN USING THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL, THE RIGHT BLINKERS TURN ON. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 opened Sep 2021 | OPEN | Air Bags | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. |
| EA15001 opened Feb 2015 | OPEN | Air Bags | Air Bag Inflator Rupture - led to recall 22V945 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the... |
| AQ14003 opened Oct 2014 | closed May 2016 | Steering | Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529 RMD opened this audit query (AQ) investigation in order to better understand and evaluate Chrysler's process(es) for timely and efficient execution of its safety recall campaigns, including its oversight and management of its parts division Mopar.Prior to... |
| PE14016 opened Jun 2014 | closed Mar 2015 | Air Bags | Air Bag Inflator Rupture - led to recall 15V226000 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V352000DO NOT DRIVE | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. | Normally free |
| 15V313000DO NOT DRIVE | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010... | Normally free |
| 14V795000 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. | Normally free |
| 13V528000 | Steering | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks... | Normally free |
| 07V038000 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF GREASE DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. | Normally free |
| 06V354000 | Seat Belts | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. | Normally free |
| 06V353000 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION. | Normally free |
| 06V038000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP PREMATURELY DURING... | Normally free |
Show 1 more recall campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V461000 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT TRANSFER CASE CALIBRATION SET POINTS, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INADVERTENT TRANSFER CASE DEFAULT TO NEUTRAL. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016265 2016-05-27 | Airbag | 459,492 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2015228 2015-05-27 | Airbag | 374,508 | On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. |
| 2015093 2015-03-03 | Airbag | 1,000 | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving Takata driver and/or passenger airbag inflators installed in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain... |
| 2015003 2015-01-06 | Airbag | 258,600 | Chrysler Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Chrysler Canada will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. |
| 2014583 2014-12-19 | Powertrain | 6,700 | On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, a defect in the clutch interlock switch could allow the starter to engage without depressing the clutch pedal. |
Show 9 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013395 2013-11-07 | Steering | 11,000 | A safety defect may exist in aftermarket steering linkage equipment sold as service replacement parts for 2500 and 3500 4x4 pickup trucks. |
| 2011253 2011-07-14 | Steering | 49,800 | On certain 2008-2011 Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4, Ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2 and 4x4, and 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud could fracture. |
| 2009081 2009-03-11 | Electrical | 363 | Certain aftermarket replacement windshield wiper motor assemblies, sold during the '08 and '09 calendar year for use as service equipment on 2002-2009 Dodge Ram pickup trucks, may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in... |
| 2009019 2009-01-21 | Steering | 4,500 | Defective aftermarket steering drag links many have been sold as service replacement parts for 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. |
| 2007032 2007-02-08 | Steering | 6,261 | On certain pickup trucks, the front wheel bearings may have received an insufficient quantity of grease during the manufacturing process. This may result in bearing degradation and eventual hub assembly separation. |
| 2006216 2006-09-08 | Airbag | 10,969 | On certain pickup trucks, if certain model rear facing infant child seats are installed in the right front passenger seating position with the passenger seat in a full forward position and the passenger air bag deploys, the vehicle may not... |
| 2006215 2006-09-07 | Seats And Restraints | 13,544 | On certain pickup trucks, the right front passenger seat belt assembly may not allow the owner to properly secure some child restraints. This could result in increased injury risk to the child in certain crash conditions. |
| 2006038 2006-02-10 | Brakes | 5,130 | On certain pickup trucks, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) electronic control unit may cause a loss of electronic brake distribution allowing the rear brakes to lock-up during certain braking conditions. |
| 2005300 2005-10-07 | Powertrain | 6 | On certain Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 vehicles equipped with NP246 transfer case, the vehicle's Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) contains an incorrect calibration that could potentially result in inadvertent transfer case default to NEUTRAL. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103774 May 2025 | Electrical System | LAMP - DOME | |
| 101232 Oct 2024 | Power Train | Plate - Planetary | |
| 9004009 Apr 2021 | Power Train | Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. | |
| 9004350 Mar 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. | |
| 9001784 Feb 2021 | Equipment | Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio. |
Show 42 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9004275 Jul 2020 | Electrical System | KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. | |
| 23-015-20 Apr 2020 | Equipment | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 | |
| 08-049-20 Apr 2020 | Equipment | Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. | |
| S2021000002 Apr 2020 | Electrical System | Valve Body Pressure Testing Plug Inspection | |
| 31-006-19 Nov 2019 | Structure | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. | |
| 31-003-19 Nov 2019 | Equipment | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. | |
| 31-005-19 Nov 2019 | Equipment | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. | |
| 3100619 Nov 2019 | Equipment | Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. | |
| 3100319 Nov 2019 | Structure | Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. | |
| 3100519 Nov 2019 | Structure | Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. | |
| 68332810 Sep 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. | |
| 68332810A Sep 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. | |
| R2118796A Feb 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. | |
| RL108213A$ Jan 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ | |
| 9003215 Feb 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. | |
| 9002887 Feb 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009,... | |
| 9002828 Sep 2014 | Structure | Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253099AA. | |
| 08-069-14 Aug 2014 | Electrical System | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 9002054 Jun 2013 | Steering | If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is 68039930AA. | |
| 9002519 Mar 2013 | Equipment | 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois,... | |
| 9002688 Feb 2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is... | |
| 08-002-12 Jan 2012 | Exterior Lighting | CHRYSLER/DODGE: TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE SIGNALS TO FLASH INCORRECTLY. *KB | |
| 08-004 Jun 2008 | Steering | 2003-2008 (DR) RAM TRUCK 1500-STEERING SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT OR LOW VEHICLE SPEED MANEUVERS. *PE | |
| 08-007-08 Mar 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ | |
| 2304106 Aug 2007 | Exterior Lighting | EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ | |
| 0300107 Jul 2007 | Power Train | 4WD SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE AS DESIRED WITH (SERV 4WD) MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. *KB | |
| 1802707 Apr 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO EGR POSITION SENSOR DTC - P0404, P0405, P0406. *KB | |
| 2100606 Mar 2006 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF REVERSE. *TT | |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Electrical System | REPROGRAM WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE. *AK | |
| 41 Feb 2006 | Structure | 2006 RAM TRUCK CROSSMEMBER MODIFICATION. *AK | |
| 1804105 Dec 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FLASH: ENGINE PERFORMANCE/WHITE SMOKE. *TT | |
| 1803505 Nov 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FLASH:MIL ILLUMINATION AT START-UP DUE TO DTC P2112 OR P1521. *AK | |
| 05035 Nov 2005 | Electrical System | RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL SERVICE ACTION TEST AND REPLACE BATTERY AS NECESSARY. *TS | |
| 1900805 Nov 2005 | Steering | REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC | |
| 2100903 Oct 2005 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC | |
| 16 Oct 2005 | Power Train | CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION E16 - TRANSMISSION COOLER RETURN FILTER. DELAYED ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE SHIFTER IS PLACED INTO GEAR AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN OFF FOR MORE THAN 12 HOURS. *TT | |
| 2101505 Sep 2005 | Power Train | 45RFE/545RFE TRANS - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COOLER RETURN FILTER REPLACEMENT. *SC | |
| 2101605 Sep 2005 | Power Train | RFE TRANSMISSION - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AFTER AN EXTENDED OFF PERIOD. *SC | |
| 05021 Aug 2005 | Suspension | RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL #05-021. (POWER WAGON SWAY BAR DISCONNECT SWITCH) *SC | |
| 2401305 Aug 2005 | Equipment | AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT | |
| 2101205 Jul 2005 | Power Train | NEW 42RLE VARIABLE LINE PRESSURE TRANSMISSION (VLP). *TT | |
| 05015 Jul 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKETS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET CONTAINS ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WHICH CONNECT TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Do a full walk-around with every light on.Condensation inside a lens, a dim side, or a flickering tail light match this vehicle's lighting cluster.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 9 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Do not drive it home until the do-not-drive recall is confirmed repaired.At least one campaign on this vehicle carries a federal do-not-drive advisory. Confirm the repair with the dealer, by VIN, before taking delivery.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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