Dodge Ram Complaints

27,062 consumer complaints on file.

#11437231October 18, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump failed with no warning. Best One of Indy confirmed and replaced. It was parked and would not start.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436625October 13, 2021
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
265/70/17- busted belts in 2 tires, liner separation in another. available for inspection removed all 4 due to safety concerns
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436480October 12, 2021
AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Muy loose in diferencial damage back drive Axel i diferencial
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436510October 12, 2021
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While traveling at normal speeds approximately 40 mph a car ran a stop sign I t-boned them on their passenger side with my front end I hit them at approximately 40 mph my airbags did not deploy my face and chest hit the steering wheel and dash
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11436269October 11, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This has happened to me two times in 2014 and This has happened to me twice in 2014 and Oct/09/21 The windshield washer starts spraying all of a sudden blinding me then was able to get wiper to work. Windows wouldnt go down so i could see out. luck i was going about 25 miles an hour. I was about to gett on interstate going about 70 mph.that would have been bad . then the pickup died and i was able to pull over off the road with no power steering or brakes. I got out and disctmpionteed the battery to stop horn and windowwasher and wiper and the engine kept trying to star all the while smoke was coming from the tpmi fuse box
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436280October 11, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Pinion nut became loose. It was caught before it totally fell off, however if it did fall off the rear axle could possible seize up and cause loss of control of the vehicle. This is a 2002 Dodge Ram with the 9.25" rear axle and they appear to still have issues to this day with that axle model. The recall Dodge had in 2009/10 does not even begin to cover the number of Dodge Ram/Dakota vehicles with this issue. The axle in this vehicle was replaced in 2009 for another issue with an axle retainer clip falling off and causing the internal assembly to grind on the boss for the axle. So as the original owner, and with only 137,140 miles on the vehicle in 19 years, it has had multiple problems fixed under warranty, including total axle replacement and now it will have rebuilt again. There should be a real safety concern for all Dodge pickups with the 9.25" rear axle and a recall for every one of them, not just 2009/10. This has been happening for 20 years. When will NHTSA step up and hold Dodge to task for this issue. Regards, [XXX] Minden, NV INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436226October 10, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED. APPARENTLY AN ELECTRICAL SPIKE OCCURRED AND FRIED THE MOTHERBOARD. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE BECAME TOTALY INOPERABLE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435228October 2, 2021
TIRES, TIRES:SIDEWALL, TIRES:TREAD/BELT
LT 265 / 70 R 17 Driving at normal highway speed. No warning lamps, no messages, no other symptoms until heard a loud "bang" and steering became very difficult. Pulled over immediately to find a rear tire had exploded at edge of sidewall. The entire tread was blown off in one piece and caused damage to the vehicle. If I hadn't had a firm grip on the steering wheel before the tire blew up, I believe that I may have lost control of the truck, with possible injuries to occupants or bystanders nearby.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434700September 28, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was severely corroded at the rear passenger’s side door frame and a half of the subframe located at the rear passenger’s side was also severely corroded. The center of the main subframe exhibited had holes. The contact stated that the corrosion was not due to salt on the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434348September 25, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The dash has been cracking for years. It has now disintegrated into very small pieces. It has clogged up the air ducts. The small pieces have blown in my eyes, creating a driving safety hazard. Ample history and reporting of this matter has been filed. It is an extreme safety hazard. The responsibility is clearly a manufacturing defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11434217September 24, 2021
ENGINE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that after operating the windshield wipers, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart but the contact was unable to use the wipers and drive at the same time. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,008.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433210September 16, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
Hydraulic control unit, anti-lock brake system failed which resulted in "no brakes". Truck went through garage door. Could have happened on the road or stopping for pedestrian's. Problems reported to and confirmed by an independent service. The hydraulic control unit has not been inspected. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to failure. The hydraulic control unit was kept by the independent service and can be inspected. Parts have been replaced.*JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432868September 14, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
In march/ 2020 my truck shut off 3xs going down the hwy with me and my kids in it . all without any warning. Upon the third event it caused my truck to began losing power to my headlights and tail lights and no hazards as well ? Which i thought was a very concerning matter especially at night... Very dangerous and it could have had one of us hurt or even killed . i payed 150 for a wrecker and hauled it to a mechanic that night . over the course of the next few days they checked it and no signs of the same thing recurring while at the shop . payed another 75 dollars amd drove truck for another couple months and then the same thing happening again . yet this time i was lucky enough to be just pulling out of my driveway . took to mechanic again paying a friend 75 to carry by tow dolly . only to be told nothing was wrong . its like my truck is possessed . later on the truck ended up shorting my fuel pump and my tipm costing me alot of money 1400 to replace the tipm. And 535 to replace the fuel pump . then 1 yr later again the security light on dash came on and bam it burnt my fuel pump up again , thus causing me to fork out another 535 plus a by pass relay harmess for 135. Luckily i have had no more issues out of the fuel pump . knock on wood ... But the truck still shoots the security light on and causes all my lights to stop working and puts me in harms way whenever the truck feels like acting up . this is ridiculous and dangerous bc might i add me and my family were in the vehicle in almost every instance that occured. And thats not safe . i thought highly of dodge but now im starting to wonder if its even safe to have me and my family. In this truck again . luckily the last two time the incident occured i was leaving my house so i was able to have help getting it back in my drive way when it unlocked from its lock down mode. But there has 5o be some type of issue that can be resolved after the amount of money payed for the repairs and the cost of truck as well
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432778September 13, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was wobbling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that there was a thumb-sized crack on the driveshaft. The two universal joints and the driveshaft assembly were replaced. The contact later was made aware that NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train) was associated with the VIN and was related to the failure. The contact requested reimbursement from the manufacturer however, the manufacturer denied the contact's request for reimbursement stating that the vehicle was outside the warranty period and had no active service contract. The contact was also informed that the case opened did not meet the criteria for reimbursement, and that the parts requested for reimbursement was not a part of the recall repair parts. The vehicle remained at the dealer for the three recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was 211,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432595September 11, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was driving on the expressway and my gas tank dropped in the front, causing the front strap to make contact with my drive shaft. The front of the fuel tank was hanging one inch from the cement. I had to pull to the side of the roadway and have someone bring me a "tie down ratchet strap" to hold the tank in place so I could get off the side of the expressway. Upon inspection the strap "T" end appeared to be fine, but the part on the frame that holds it was totally rotted. My Truck had 58,982 miles on it when this happened. My truck is in excellent condition otherwise. * I had received a recall notice years ago for this issue and then I got a letter a few weeks later from FCA telling me to disregard the notice that my vehicle was not affected. I guess they were wrong!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432024September 7, 2021
TIRES, TIRES:TREAD/BELT
I WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY, NORMAL DAY, AND I NOTICE A SUDDEN VIBRATION STARTED TO FEEL WORST AND WORST, SO I GOT OUT OF THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICE ONE OF THE TIRES DEFORMED ON THE CONTACT PART OF THE TIRE, THE BELT IS COMING OFF , I DROVE HOME CITY ROADS AND NEXT DAY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC SHOP , THE ISSUE IS CONFIRMED , I TALKED TO MY THE TIRE WHOLESALER TO REPLACE THE TIRES , AND THEY SAID " I CAN ONLY GIVE YOU A PARTIAL COST OF THE OLD TIRE AND THE NEW TIRE COST EVEN MORE" NO COVERING THE WARRANTY AT ALL, AND TO BE HONEST I WILL NOT WANT TO DRIVE THIS CAR WITH THIS SET OF TIRES ANYMORE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE , TIRES GOT LESS THAN 10000 MILES, I WROTE AN EMAIL TO FALKEN COSTOMER SERVICES AFTER I TALKED TO THE WHOLESALER. IT REALLY BOTHERS ME NOW I CAN'T DRIVE THIS CAR UNTIL THEY ANSWER THIS IS UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT, THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I PURCHASE A NEW SET OF TIRES TO AVOID A REAL BAD ACCIDENT ..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431815September 5, 2021
STEERING
Steering wheel locked while vehicle was being driven at approximately 60mph. All other systems functioned normally. With about 2' of play in locked steering wheel vehicle made it to road shoulder. Restarted vehicle 3 times but steering wheel remained locked. Put car in "D" and "R" successfully and vehicle would move normally but steering wheel remained locked. All other electrical and mechanical systems function normally. No warning lights on dash were displayed. Called LIthia Dodge in Bryan/College Station(where vehicle was eventually towed). They suggested disconnect battery for 15" and system might reset. It did not. I disconnected Battery a 2nd time for about a minute. Steering still locked. Vehicle towed to Lithia where they willmlook at it Tuesday September 7, 2021. This had never happened before.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431575September 3, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, exhaust fumes were present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure was caused by the exhaust manifold bolts shearing off, causing exhaust fumes to leak from the exhaust system into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431613September 3, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4WD - No interior lighting, No dashboard lighting. The interior lighting and dashboard illumination affects day and evening driving for different reasons. No ability to drive vehicle during evening hours or when there is no natural day lighting. Unable to see the speedometer, gas level indicator and temperature gauges. Exterior lights work, but inside the vehicle it is completely dark. There were no warning lamps or messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to discovery during evening hours due to dashboard not displaying or illuminating the warning lamps during day hours. So if something were to go wrong while driving during the day there is no way of knowing the issue and/or troubleshooting prior to failure. Replaced blown fuse in the Integrated Power Module - Cavity 35 - Mini fuse 15 Amp Blue - Description Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) Illumination. This course of action restored the interior lights and the dashboard lighting appeared to be working, however the warning lamps were displaying false information. For example, emergency brake light was on, but the emergency brake was not engaged. There is no way of knowing if the warning lamps are reporting accurate or inaccurate information. The vehicle was purchased used on 8/31/2021 - mileage 204,836. The information reported in this text above was not disclosed by the dealership. As of 9/1/2021 in process of having vehicle inspected by dealership to determine course of action. To date all communication has been verbal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430731August 27, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
Driving up to closed garage door going approximately 2 mph. Catastrophic brake failure and vehicle went through garage door. 1. Total brake failure due to failure of "hydraulic control unit, Anti-lock brake system. A. Unit was replaced by PTL Tire & Auto in Ham Lake because of safety issue. B. Part available for inspection - unknown (PTL Tire & Auto is looking to see if they still have the part.. C. PTL can write a letter regarding the failure. 2. Total brake failure while driving up to garage door. 3. Confirmed by independent service (PTL Tire & Auto) 4. Vehicle was not inspected except for independent service. 5. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear?
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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