Ram 1500 Complaints (2021)

669 consumer complaints on file.

#11438247October 26, 2021
POWER TRAIN
I slowed down to take a right turn into a drive through when the engine shut off out of nowhere. I had to stop to try to start again. When I slowed down, the truck put itself into park and applied the parking brake, coming to a sudden stop. I restarted the engine and put the truck back into drive with no problems. This incident can pose a severe safety risk if, for example, I would take a left turn and the engine shuts off with oncoming traffic approaching.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438173October 26, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The incident is related to the truck’s engine and possibly hybrid electrical system. When pulling away from a light, the truck reached about 10 MPH and then stalled out. The electronics remained on but the engine would not start. This had happened once previously and the engine did start up after going through a key cycle. I was left stranded in the middle of a busy intersection, endangering myself and others on the road. Luckily some firefighters were close by to stop traffic and help me get the truck to a safe location. I had the truck towed to RAM on 10/22. I still have not heard back with their suspected issue and repair plan. The truck is at Arrigo Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in West Palm Beach FL. I also found TSB-08-014-21 that seems related to my issue. I’ve passed this information off to the dealer as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437848October 22, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Was backing out of a parking spot truck shut off when restarted it was limited power and check engine light. 1920 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437750October 22, 2021
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES
engine stalls coming up to stop sign, no warning light, truck will not start until it comes to a comple stops, no power brakes, truck computer apples parking brake and you have to put in park and release brake before you can restart. This happen in the middle of a intersection with traffic on both sides of vehicle. no warning light.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437658October 21, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, he noticed water leaking into the interior of the rear lamp coming from the top of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could be repaired using silicone to fix the failure. The contact was concerned that the repair would not fix the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437656October 21, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving and making a right turn low speed 10 mph to 20 mph .. the car completely shuts off on me .. happened 2x within 2000 miles of each other . No engine codes or anything . I pull over to the side and put in park and car turns back on. Major safety issue if it happens during high traffic. Others are reporting the same issue with this vehicle and dealer cannot replicate the issue and give the car back and it happens again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437627October 21, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On two occasions vehicle has stalled after making a stop and then turning onto another roadway. First incident occurred at approximately 60 miles on odometer on 09/01/2021. Vehicle stopped as stop sign prior to making a right hand turn. When engaging the throttle after the stop, vehicle stalled partway into the turn, and the console indicator stated to place vehicle in park before starting. The emergency brake also engaged. As I was halfway into the turn, traffic was momentarily clear, however, other motorists were approaching. I had to place vehicle in park, release parking brake, and then shift back into drive. The second incident occurred with the odometer at approximately 1816 miles on 10/16/2021. Circumstances were identical with the exception of roadway was in residential area, therefore there was no oncoming traffic when vehicle stalled in intersection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437621October 21, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Twice in one week the Truck has stalled in the middle of the road at very low speed. Maybe it a issue with the etorque. This can be very dangerous and may cause an accident. I have read about the same problem/same issue with this 2021 Ram 1500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437506October 20, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
high-pressure fuel pump failure incidents that resulted in loss of motive power and stalling. Left stranded on an interstate, no warning lights until failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437259October 18, 2021
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I left my house 10/18/21 to go to work, drove the truck approximately 2 miles going into two separate curves and then stopping at a stop sign. As I accelerated forward and turning to the left the trucks motor suddenly just shut down and a message that said place vehicle in park and push brake in to restart engine. That is not exactly what it said I semi panicked as cars where behind me and one coming in front of me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436898October 15, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased this vehicle on August 2021 with a towing package thinking I could tow an RV Trailer. The Vehicle did not have a brake controller. Went to the dealer who advise me that this item, Electronic Trailer Brake Controller - Mopar (82215278AE) is on back order (450 orders) and cannot per manufacturer advise me when this item will be in stock. The Trailer Brake Controller assist the vehicle when stopping by helping to brake the RV Trailer. The dealer did not advise me of this problem at time of purchase. I believe that vehicles, RAM Products will hit the road with no Electronic Trailer Brake Controller, (chip problems), for many years causing many vehicles accident and deaths.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436582October 13, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
Once again I'm having to make a complaint. While going 70 on the freeway the truck shut off out of nowhere. Almost causing multiple vehicle to hit me with my kids in the car! Some red light on the dash quickly flashed and right after the truck shut off. A vehicle behind be stopped and slowed traffic down thankfully and I was frantically able to start it and immediately pulled off the freeway and just thankful. I called my hubby to come switch vehicles cause I wasn't going to drive it after that. I'm still having issues with the truck staying on after turning it off happened about twice a week for a few minutes then I move parking spots and see what happens. Just a beautiful truck but so many safety issues. Oh and seems like the truck was slapped together. Mufflers aren't straight or even, interior door panels keep coming off, lining is already falling apart, front bumper goes to the right, and break system just turns on at times. Truck was bought brand new with 49 or 59 miles and currently has 26k yes I know high but that's no reason for this to be happening. I have videos of these things happening.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436358October 12, 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I drove in to park, I pulled more to the right to give way to pulling out going car I did not notice 3-short protective steel pole that caused damage to running board & scratches on front passenger door. Had the early warning device sensor of side bumper sounded,Icould have avoided it. I Tested, even the front sensors were not working not even warning lights in the instrument screen. The following day I reported to Dealer's Service Mgr. & I kept testing it for several days & The Customer Care of Ram denied responsibility that it driver' negligence. My truck has several history of failed electronics devices the dealer corrected except this one because it's back sounding again. This Early Warning Device Sensors is accident preventive. It comes on & off like the backing camera & others. It normally sounding loud as I park but prior to incident, I don't remember it's sounding I parked but rear bumper sensors are good I always hear it loudly. I advised them of my intention to file claim for the damage. I can forward emails from dealer & Ram Cutomer Care
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436251October 11, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While slowing down to make a right turn and then trying to accelerate the vehicle stalled, turned itself off, put itself in park and applied the parking brake. This has happened twice now. The first time at approximately 4,000 miles and the second time just over 6,000 miles. This has been reported to the dealer, they flashed the PCM, but that obviously dod not correct the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436244October 11, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Was driving at slow speed making a right turn no brake or acceleration coasting through a turn and the 2021 Ram 1500 Larime with eTorque turned off and I had to pull to the side of the road. Engine was off, radio, lights and dash were all on and it went into e brake telling me to apply brake, turn off e brake and restart….highly dangerous. Appears to be a major issue with many of these trucks. Mine only has 1200 miles, it’s brand new.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436158October 9, 2021
ENGINE
Brand new under 2k miles. After being at a stop sign took a right turn, under 30mph car just trucknjust turned off. All warnings flashed, immediately stopped the engine and almost caused a multiple vehicle accident. After about a minute was able to restart and go. Has happened a few times. Dealer doesn't see anything wrong with it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435863October 7, 2021
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
While traveling at approximately 15 mph I slowed to make a right hand turn. Truck was moving slowly enough, maybe 5-8 mph through the turn that I did not apply the accelerator, nor did I have any brake pressure applied to complete the turn. Before I could straighten the truck out of the turn, it stalled. Center screen stated to place vehicle in park before starting. The emergency brake applied itself and I had to place vehicle in park, release e-brake, and restart the vehicle. This has happened about 5 times now in the last 2 weeks, dealer says no recalls at this time, no problems can be found. I fear I am driving a very unsafe vehicle that is less than 6mo old and has 5800 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435642October 5, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was turning right at 2-3 mph when the engine shut off, vehicle shifted to park, and electronic parking brake applied itself. I had to shift to Park and release the electronic parking brake to restart it. The truck had been parked for approximately 8 hours following a 26 mile drive. Outside air temperature was around 70 deg F. Truck has been in my possession for 8 days and has about 1100 miles on it. It is an eTorque engine. Fuel level was about 3/4 tank. The truck had been running for about 5 minutes and traveled about 1/4 mile. The truck is completely stock.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435556October 5, 2021
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle stalled after stop at intersection. Engine shut off and auto shifted to park and applied the parking brake.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435394October 4, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving truck at 25 mph. I started slowing down to make a left turn. upon making left turn, power was lost and I tried to step on the gas but no power. truck full of gas with only 90 miles at time of occurrence. sign on the dash to put truck on park as it was loosing power. radio and lights remained on but no power. truck came to a complete stop. turned off and tried to turn back on and once it turned on emergency brake was automatically applied by vehicle. removed parking brake and truck was shaking and acting as if transmission or something was going to go out again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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