Dodge Ram Complaints

27,062 consumer complaints on file.

#11499759January 2, 2023
ENGINE
The manifold bolts rusted away which caused the manifolds themselves to warp. In June of 2015 I had repaired this vehicle because of the same exact problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498190December 20, 2022
ENGINE
Exhaust Manifold on passenger side is leaking. It has a broken bolt due to manifold warping. This is causing exhaust to leak into the cab.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498302December 20, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The tailgate fell open when accelerating after stopping at a stoplight. It had been securely closed for 4 hours of driving without stopping with no interaction.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497965December 19, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Tailgate randomly unlocks and opens while vehicle is in motion. Cargo comes out. The dealer was shown the defective locking mechanism and refused to repair it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497379December 14, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate unlatched and opened inadvertently while driving down the driveway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The dealer stated that the failure was a known issue however, there was no recall associated with the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to contact the NHSTA hotline and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496987December 12, 2022
ENGINE
engine ticking,lifter and cam failure had it checked, engine stalled while driving in traffic almost had an accident,they used defective parts and fiat knew this and did nothing about it,this is a common problem in all these engines from 2009 to 2014
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496364December 7, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
unknown, Is all I know that I was checking the code on my truck and left truck on all night went out to start truck and battery was dead I got a jump from a friend and it started fine. I let it run for @20-30 minutes then I and my wife went to Realo drug store about 3/4 of a mile from home to get her meds. We pulled up and waiting and got the meds payed for and my wife said there is smoke coming from under the hood. The truck stopped running and I tried to start it back and it did not start. Started smoking more and more I told my wife to get out of the truck and she did the pharmacist came out and help push the truck away from the store. Started flaming up and I drove it to a safe place and finally got out of the truck wife was ok but I had smoke halation and had to go on rescue squad to ER they said along with smoke halation I had a burnt nose ,forehead and burnt throat. Please check about this. Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11496490December 7, 2022
AIR BAGS
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING MAY RUPTURE, DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE, DURING NORMAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EVENTS. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO HIGH LEVELS OF ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496116December 5, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap brackets rusted and detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the fuel tank was also rusted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494135November 18, 2022
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING
The truck is currently at a service station as it developed a "death wobble" while driving down the freeway a shimmed so hard I couldn't control it but managed to get it to the side of the road and finally to a stop. I did not receive any type of warning. I am being told by the mechanic at the service station it is going to require a rebuild of the front suspension. After checking to see if this has been a recall issue, I found there had been 3 but I did not receive notification of this particular recall. Not sure if the age of the truck prevents me from going back to have Dodge resolve this issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494138November 18, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the ESP, traction control, and ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the tire pressure pump was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the part was no longer available. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494000November 17, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:UREA INJECTION SYSTEM (DEF)
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, there was a rattling noise detected. There were fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle. The OEM and fuel warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her that the exhaust manifold bolts had fractured. The contact called the local dealer who informed her there were no recalls on the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494047November 17, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My truck has completly shut off on me while driving several times. The last time my truck shut off I was in 4 wd due to snow and ice and the truck shut down I lost steering and slid sideways. It was scary. I could have been seriously injured or hurt someone else due to a crash. I know the win module is the issue because if I just barely touch the key fob while its in the ignition my truck immediately shuts off. I have talked to the dealership and they said the win module failure is a common problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493863November 16, 2022
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving about 45-50 mph and pushed on my breaks. When i pushed on my breaks, i had no power steering and was unable to accelerate. No warning lights. I pulled over and restarted the vehicle and it was fine. Was just purchased used and driving home from dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493614November 15, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The vehicle's fuel pump continues to run even when the vehicle is turned off causing the overheating of electrical wiring and draining the battery, it's a serious issue and a fire hazard that will set the fuel tank on fire, I filed a complaint back in June and no action has been taken.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493275November 12, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, ENGINE
My 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 shuts off without warning. The incident frequently happens when I am driving at city speeds. If I am turning, the vehicle shuts off, and the power steering also cuts off, causing problems turning the steering wheel. When I am driving straight, there are no warning lights on the dashboard, and the vehicle shuts down. This is very dangerous while going.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493171November 11, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The windshield wipers stopped working as Hurricane Nicole was hitting Lantana Florida. Got truck home and replaced wiper motor. Did not fix the problem. Replaced the Multi-function Switch (Mopar part#56049823AB) Did not fix problem. This happened around 1:00 pm. I was in traffic. It took about 1 1/2 hour to drive 10 miles because of rain bands from the storm. The wipers stopped working at regular speed and moved in slow motion at high speed, then stopped working altogether. I have not been to the dealer. I am told its probably the Body Control Module (BCM). This sound expensive. This happened 11/9/22
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492556November 7, 2022
SUSPENSION
i recieved a recall for the rear axle pinion nut, took truck in and was told my truck was not involved. then i recieved another recall for the same thing and took truck in and they installed a retainer on the nut and this was supposed to fix the problem. now at 85,000 miles the pinion came loose so the retainer was not the answer. took to dealer and they want me to pay then try to get my money back from chrysler. i think chrysler should fix it at there cost because they knew they had a bad product to start with. truck is well taken care of not beaten normal driving. there is no way a rear end should go out at 85,000 miles. sent a notice to chrysler complaint dept but no responce, gues they just dont care.hope you do
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491994November 2, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Some electrical components became inoperative in the quick minute. Fuel pump was running continuedly till the battery was drained. Mechanic, I had used before told me that the TIPM Module was defective and needed replaced. Truck just before the battery died was that not all Eletronic's were working. Interior lights, horn, cruise control, FOBs not responding to the vehicle. Mechanic stated that the TPIM did need to be replaced. Contacted dealership were purchased and they told me that there have been recalls out on this particular part. I know that from 2009 to 2017 there have been several models that were impacted by this part being defective. I do have the invoice from the mechanic that took care of replacing the TIPM module.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491604October 31, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas tank straps causing fuel tank to drop from under truck. The Chrysler recall 18V160000 or U04 covers this problem but they tell me my VIN is not included in the recall.I live on the Outer Banks of NC and we at times have salt water standing on the side of the roads.and this is the same problem in this recall. I am Deputy Chief of the local fire department and we have 4 of the trucks and all have the same problem also. My truck has 150,000 miles on it and is well taken care of. This truck has a NC DOT inspection every year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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