Hey all,
So I'm at a loss at the moment and figured wouldn't hurt to ask on here. I bought my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport at the end of June of this year. Only 12,000 original miles, thought I had gotten a good deal....but of course little things keep going on now. Within a month I already had to take it to the dealership, they tell me it's fine. First issue I started having was the engine not turning over, but the radio and dash would flicker, it would hesitate then turn on. So I checked the battery, it was fine. All connections looked good as well. Soon after than I'd be driving and it started slipping gears. Last Sunday my "Service your 4 wheel drive" light came on on my dash, but then turned off. Now this week, it's been getting increasingly more and more delayed in turning over to start my vehicle. I put the key in the ignition and it sputters pretty bad. And now this morning was the worst and on my dash the words "CAL" appeared as I was driving to work, but before I could get a picture since I was driving, it disappeared before I reached my job. I honestly am scared it wont turn on after work today..how bad it is getting. A mechanic yesterday told me he thinks it's my transmission...but I don't see that. My friend said it may be my 4 wheel drive knob, that in his 4Runner when it was slipping gears that's what it was, but I'm having other issues as well, so I'm not too sure. Dealership wants to charge me 175/hr diagnostic fee and another mechanic said I needed a new engine. I only moved here a year ago, so unfortunately I do not know any good mechanics that will not screw me over. I just purchased this vehicle 4 months ago so this is so upsetting to me. My last Dodge lasted me over 200,00 miles with just normal wear and tear, and it never had any issues like this. ANY help or thoughts would be appreciated!!!!
So I'm at a loss at the moment and figured wouldn't hurt to ask on here. I bought my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport at the end of June of this year. Only 12,000 original miles, thought I had gotten a good deal....but of course little things keep going on now. Within a month I already had to take it to the dealership, they tell me it's fine. First issue I started having was the engine not turning over, but the radio and dash would flicker, it would hesitate then turn on. So I checked the battery, it was fine. All connections looked good as well. Soon after than I'd be driving and it started slipping gears. Last Sunday my "Service your 4 wheel drive" light came on on my dash, but then turned off. Now this week, it's been getting increasingly more and more delayed in turning over to start my vehicle. I put the key in the ignition and it sputters pretty bad. And now this morning was the worst and on my dash the words "CAL" appeared as I was driving to work, but before I could get a picture since I was driving, it disappeared before I reached my job. I honestly am scared it wont turn on after work today..how bad it is getting. A mechanic yesterday told me he thinks it's my transmission...but I don't see that. My friend said it may be my 4 wheel drive knob, that in his 4Runner when it was slipping gears that's what it was, but I'm having other issues as well, so I'm not too sure. Dealership wants to charge me 175/hr diagnostic fee and another mechanic said I needed a new engine. I only moved here a year ago, so unfortunately I do not know any good mechanics that will not screw me over. I just purchased this vehicle 4 months ago so this is so upsetting to me. My last Dodge lasted me over 200,00 miles with just normal wear and tear, and it never had any issues like this. ANY help or thoughts would be appreciated!!!!
