Cummins Buyers Guide
Cummins Buyers Guide
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These Problems Affect all Years
Steering wonder , 5th Gear Nut, TPS, Tranny Cooler Lines and Connectors, Torque Convertor Hunting/Slipping, Fuel Tank Sending Unit Failures, Poor AC Performance, Seat Foam Failure, Console Lid Hinge Failures, Starter Contacts, Axle Lip Seals
1994
KDP, Paint / Primer Failure, 160 Pump, Throttle Cable, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures, Fuel Lines
1995
KDP, Paint / Primer Failure, 160 Pump, Throttle Cable, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures, Fuel Lines
1996 KDP, Paint / Primer Failure, ABS Sensor, Fuel Lines, Throttle Cable, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures, Fuel Lines
1997 KDP, Paint / Primer Failure, Cruise Control Too Sensitive, Throttle Cable,Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures
1998
12 V
KDP, Throttle Cable, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures
1998.5
24 V Fuel Delivery Issues
1999 Fuel Delivery Issues, 53 Block
2000 Fuel Delivery Issues, 53 Block
2001 Fuel Delivery Issues, 53 Block, HY's On Auto
2002 Fuel Delivery Issues, HY's On Auto
These Problems Affect all Years
Steering wonder , 5th Gear Nut, TPS, Tranny Cooler Lines and Connectors, Torque Convertor Hunting/Slipping, Fuel Tank Sending Unit Failures, Poor AC Performance, Seat Foam Failure, Console Lid Hinge Failures, Starter Contacts, Axle Lip Seals
1994
KDP, Paint / Primer Failure, 160 Pump, Throttle Cable, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures, Fuel Lines
1995
KDP, Paint / Primer Failure, 160 Pump, Throttle Cable, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures, Fuel Lines
1996 KDP, Paint / Primer Failure, ABS Sensor, Fuel Lines, Throttle Cable, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures, Fuel Lines
1997 KDP, Paint / Primer Failure, Cruise Control Too Sensitive, Throttle Cable,Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures
1998
12 V
KDP, Throttle Cable, Fuel Shutoff Solenoid / Relay Failures
1998.5
24 V Fuel Delivery Issues
1999 Fuel Delivery Issues, 53 Block
2000 Fuel Delivery Issues, 53 Block
2001 Fuel Delivery Issues, 53 Block, HY's On Auto
2002 Fuel Delivery Issues, HY's On Auto
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 685
Likes: 57
From: Luling, TX
2nd gen dash cracks, and 24 valve electrical ground issues
Death wobble on all models esp. 3rd gens, mostly with leveling kits
Death wobble on all models esp. 3rd gens, mostly with leveling kits
Last edited by cashwheel; Nov 24, 2007 at 12:30 AM. Reason: More thoughts
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,015
Likes: 102
From: Nanaimo, BC Canada,
Go back a bit the KDP can run up to 2000. Any 2nd gen up to 2002 has fueling problems (read LP and VP44)
2001, 2002 = power steering pump seal failures, ABS brake sensor issues, E-Brake problems due to weight of truck, higher quality interior seats (finally) and just brakes in general. Otherwise great years.
2001, 2002 = power steering pump seal failures, ABS brake sensor issues, E-Brake problems due to weight of truck, higher quality interior seats (finally) and just brakes in general. Otherwise great years.
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 144
Likes: 17
From: Falls Village, CT
TRACK BAR!!!! 
RUST!!!!!!! 
Pretty much bring a jack and a couple big prypars and a pair of big water pump pliers to check the front end. Tie rods are common. Ball joints, Hub asslys. Universal Joints from Dodges uncapability to build a manual locking hub (god I miss the kingpin axles)
Fuel lines, brake lines, etc go for all years.
RUST!!!!!!!
Pretty much bring a jack and a couple big prypars and a pair of big water pump pliers to check the front end. Tie rods are common. Ball joints, Hub asslys. Universal Joints from Dodges uncapability to build a manual locking hub
(god I miss the kingpin axles)Fuel lines, brake lines, etc go for all years.
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,910
Likes: 335
From: Capo Beach, CA
91.5-93 Automatics: Throttle position sensors are most common cause for truck to slip in and out of overdrive. $200 for the real fix, $20 for a jury-rigged potentiometer that lets you adjust shift points on the fly.
89-93 All: Rust on the very front center of the roof is inside-out rust and impossible to fix without removing the roof. Very common problem.
89-93 All: Front fender cowls crack directly in front of the door; can let water in to the inside of the door during heavy rain. Almost universal problem; requires custom welding work to fix properly.
89-93 All: Parking Brake and Anti-Lock lights are stuck on; can be caused by a gamut of issues. Bad anti-lock sender, bad electrical connection, leaking brake system, bad vacuum booster, bad computer, et cetera. Prices range from $0 to $400.
89-93 All: Dodge used faulty primer on all the trucks; the permanent fix requires metal-up repainting, altough a primer-up repainting probably will last for years. If the paint isn't peeling, it's probably been repainted.
Check out my post here.
89-93 All: Rust on the very front center of the roof is inside-out rust and impossible to fix without removing the roof. Very common problem.
89-93 All: Front fender cowls crack directly in front of the door; can let water in to the inside of the door during heavy rain. Almost universal problem; requires custom welding work to fix properly.
89-93 All: Parking Brake and Anti-Lock lights are stuck on; can be caused by a gamut of issues. Bad anti-lock sender, bad electrical connection, leaking brake system, bad vacuum booster, bad computer, et cetera. Prices range from $0 to $400.
89-93 All: Dodge used faulty primer on all the trucks; the permanent fix requires metal-up repainting, altough a primer-up repainting probably will last for years. If the paint isn't peeling, it's probably been repainted.
Check out my post here.
