Dodge Ram Complaints

27,062 consumer complaints on file.

#11421304June 17, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
If I am driving and a lifter gives out and the vehicle shuts down then ANYTHING can happen at any speed. SO wtf are ya'll talking about this is not a safety concern? So if u want to get into how many people are in harms way if this fails we are talking about Thousands to Millions. AS THESE CARS GET OLDER WE WILL ONLY SEE THIS HAPPEN MORE OFTEN. Build a terrible product u need to get called out for the terrible design because u wee trying to screw people out of repair money by the terrible design. These companies should be sued out of existence. They dont care about the longevity of their product and should not be allowed to sell to AMERICANS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421307June 17, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the key fob released from the ignition without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the key fob released from the ignition while driving and reversing as the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V200000 (Electrical System).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421148June 16, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
In 2006, I bought this truck new and for the 3rd time I am again putting it in for repairs for the same problem, a /c blend doors. I do not believe this is a safety issue, but has cost me an average of $1000.00 each time (x3). The last visit I had the cooling system replaced (2019) and here again the same problem has happened again. This first time I had the dealer fix it and I recall that visit cost me around $2500.00. I still like this vehicle and it runs fine with 124.000 plus miles. But, if I decide to get rid of it it will be because of this A/C problem and will have an impact on what to replace it with.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421213June 16, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The room fcm power distribution module corrodes and causes electrical problems. Headlights can go out while driving, taillights, break lights etc. There is many complaints on the web about this issue and dodge has not fixed the problem. I was driving at night and my headlights went completely out. Luckily I was able to avoid any accident and come to a controlled stop. If I had been on a curve I would have lost sight of the road. This is a well known issue among dodge trucks. This is a safety recall as it can cause an accident and death.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420515June 10, 2021
AIR BAGS
While driving truck down road air bag exploded for no apparent reason , no large bumps or impacts to vehicle..Cab filled with dust and smoke Luckily was able to stop although my hearing is greatly impaired now..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11420284June 9, 2021
ENGINE
The lifters are knocking and there's a tick in the engine. I've done some research and there's a whole forum regarding complaints for the Hemi's 5.7L engines in this specific year of my vehicle and other FCA vehicles, stating the notorious "Hemi tick" and the lifters going bad. Yes my vehicle is available for inspection because I can't afford the amount shops are trying to charge. If multiple vehicle's, made by FCA with the Hemi engine for models 2011, are having the same issue I would think it had to do with a manufacturing defect. The vehicle has caused a major vibration and jerking when I try to drive which could in turn cause me to wreck! My vehicle has been inspected at a shop. My check engine light is on and came on after hearing the tick in the engine for awhile previous to the light coming on. The lifters knocking started about a month ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420346June 9, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to bounce back and forth in the middle of the highway. The vehicle then loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear drum had locked up and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420109June 8, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-60 mph, on several occasions after driving over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle loss steering and braking functionality before the vehicle loss motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module was faulty. The mechanic retrieved a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V200000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was 216,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420179June 8, 2021
WHEELS
While driving down the highway, 7 of 8 lug studs of the right front wheel spontaneously broke off. Vehicle became difficult to control and steer. The one remaining lug stud kept the wheel on long enough to pull onto the shoulder of the road. This was a heavily travelled interstate highway. My safety and the safety of other motorists was at high risk. Broken lug studs are available for inspection. All of them broke at the location where the threads end at the shoulder of the bolt. I had recently performed brake service and the wheels were mounted and properly torqued to manufacturer specifications. No police report or dealer inspection. I made the repairs. No prior warning of the problem. This is identical to the problem a friend had with his Ram dually, that is now in a recall. Part number is 6509866AA. I have owned this vehicle since it was new.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420194June 8, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
While pulling a trailer, integrated trailer brake controller stopped working and disabled the trailer brakes. All trailer lights worked, just no brakes. Showed red warning in dash and "CF" on brake controller after failure. No warning before failure. Checked connections and tested with another trailer. Even with no trailer, warning is on and trailer brakes are not functional. Created hazard to driver and other motorists by spontaneous loss of brakes. Online forums indicate this is not an isolated incident. More recently, now the trailer running lights have failed. Brake and turn signal lights work, but no running lights. No police report of inspections. Not yet repaired. Available for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419423June 2, 2021
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, SUSPENSION
I was driving on I55 this morning and all of a sudden my truck started vibrating really bad, the steering wheel was veering, I had to constantly fight to keep in my lane. And when I touched my brakes it veered. Riding really rough, and has power loss. I took it to the nearest shop and they said my driveshaft was very loose, and that it is affecting everything that I described. The center driveshaft support bearing is also failing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419164June 1, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the vehicle was hauling a trailer while driving at 65 mph when a loud bang was heard and the steering wheel went in circles, which led the vehicle from the center lane into the median and hit the guard rail. The rear driver's side corner of the vehicle was damaged and the front driver and front passenger side of the trailer were damaged from the collision. The contact and passenger did not sustain injuries and medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle and trailer were towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure after the tie rod assembly and steering linkage were replaced in October 2020 by an independent mechanic. The contact had also received notifications of NHTSA Campaign numbers: 09E001000 (Steering) and 13V528000 (Steering), after the repair in October 2020. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,660.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419178June 1, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2010 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the driveshaft detached from the sub-frame of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V474000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418757May 27, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Fuel Pump Relay inside the TPIM failed as did in the same unit that has been previously recalled in other vehicles.Chrysler Recall P54. Without warning the relay failed while hiking in the desert. I returned to a dead battery and a 17 mile hike back out to cell signal to get help. If this failure happened while driving down the road the results could have been a very deadly crash. Why is this part under recall on other vehicles and not this one? It is the same part!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418563May 26, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Rear differential failure. Right rear drive shaft gets loose and makes continual noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418041May 21, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after making the third right turn while driving approximately 3 -5 MPH, the steering linkage fractured and the vehicle loss steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drag link and the steering system needed to be replaced. The drag link was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417878May 20, 2021
ENGINE
vehicle has 113,000 miles on it now, the engine is knocking so I brought it in to Weber in Detroit Lakes Minnesota they say it needs cams and lifters e c t. Estimate is $5,000 or new engine $9,000 so now I can't get to work! I commute back and forth every day 70 miles each way, this vehicle should not have this problem as of yet in my eyes! Will the factory / dealership warranty this fix for me? I purchased vehicle from Weber in Detroit Lakes almost four years ago with 80,000 miles on it I have only driven at 33,000 miles since then!! I don't have that kind of money for this fix nor can I afford to buy a replacement vehicle but now the knocking you can hear it outside the vehicle but you cannot hear it in the cab of the vehicle so how long has this problem actually been going on before the fact of me noticing it just very recently so then I quit driving it immediately and brought it directly to Weber as per appointment
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417747May 19, 2021
POWER TRAIN
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON LOOKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS RELATING THIS ISSUE TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417581May 18, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump relay malfunction while driving the fuel pump stops and the vehicle shuts off putting myself and others at risk of traffic accident with no warning other models have a recall but not this one
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416366May 12, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STALLS AT STOPS, SLOW SPEEDS (ESPECIALLY WHEN BRAKING DOWNHILL) ONLY WHEN GAS TANK HAS BEEN COMPLETELY FILLED (FULL). LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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