Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11101179June 11, 2018
TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST(P) TIRES, SIZE P275/60/R20 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CEMENT PARTITION IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE RENTAL FACILITY. THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR DETAILS WERE NOT DISCLOSED. THE DOT NUMBER AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,256.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11100695June 9, 2018
STEERING
ONE MORNING IN DECEMBER OF 2017, I STARTED MY PARKED TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOME AND THE ELECTRIC STEERING STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY AT 38,000 MILES. WHETHER YOU ARE GOING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE, THE STEERING IS VERY HARD TO TURN. YOU MUST SLOW DOWN TO 10 MPH OR LESS TO BE ABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AND MAINTAIN YOUR LANE. OTHERWISE YOUR TURNS WILL BE TO WIDE AND CROSS OVER INTO OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11099511June 4, 2018
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CAPITOL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (3201 MISSOURI BLVD, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109, (573) 893-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM FAILED, AND THE WIRING HARNESS AND INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11099523June 4, 2018
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY TRUCK KEEPS ROLLING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHEN PUT INTO PARK, ALSO MY CRUISE DONT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON HALF THE TIME.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11099587June 4, 2018
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF (ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYING "DING"). I THINK THERE IS A SHORT IN THE WIRING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. WHENEVER I GO OVER BIG BUMPS IT SEEMS TO CAUSE THE ISSUE MORE OFTEN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11099387June 3, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DPF/DEF SYSTEMS CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. LEVELING SENSOR INSIDE OF THE D.E.F TANK ISN'T REPONDING AND CAUSING TRUCK TO RUN BAD AND CAUSING TRUCK TO GO INTO LIMP MODE. AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE DPF SYSTEM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11099393June 3, 2018
ENGINE
RECENTLY HAD MY TRUCK IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE AND THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED MY TRUCK WITH BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. TRUCK HAS 79,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER RESEARCHING ON LINE I HAVE DISCOVERED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. IS THERE AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND A POSSIBLE RECALL SINCE IT HAPPENS SO OFTEN? THE TRUCK MAKES A TICKING SOUND WHEN IT IS STARTED AND GRADUALLY GETS BETTER AS THE MANIFOLD GETS WARM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11099262June 1, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES
LOUD SQUEALING DURING LIGHT BRAKING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11099030May 31, 2018
STRUCTURE:BODY, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE IN PARK ON LEVEL CITY STREET. STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE SUDDENTLY ACCELERATED AT SEEMINLY FULL POWER IN REVERSE. CROSSED INTO INTERSECTION AND HIT BY TRAFFIC, CONTINUED ACROSS INTERSECTION, CAME TO REST IN YARD OF HOUSE OPPOSITE.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11098459May 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE "PARKING SENSOR DISABLED" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL DID NOT WORK. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ST. CHARLES JEEP CHRYSLER (1611 E MAIN ST, ST CHARLES, IL 60174, 630-513-5353), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN; HOWEVER, REPLACED THE RADIO AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE FAILURES WOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11098514May 29, 2018
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE TAILGATE FALLS/ SLAMS OPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WHILE PARKED. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES EVERY DAY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11098521May 29, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), STEERING
DRIVING ASSISTANCE FEATURES WERE RENDERED UNAVAILABLE DURING A SOFTWARE UPDATE WHICH I BELIEVE CONTRIBUTED TO A COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN CONTROL WAS LOST RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11098704May 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AFTER GETTING BACK IN MY VEHICLE PARKED ON A CITY STREET I RESTARTED IT AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE. IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I REVVED THE ENGINE BUT IT STILL DID NOT MOVE. I FINALLY SHIFTED INTO PARK AND BACK INTO DRIVE AGAIN AND THEM IT WORKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANLY TIMES BEFORE AND THE SELECTOR SWITCH HAS EVEN JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE ALMOST AS MANY TIMES AND ON ONE OCCASION IT RESULTED IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OF ALMOST $3000. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT I BELIEVE THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT BECAUSE OF PROFIT. I DO HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS LATEST INCIDENT IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11098262May 28, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN PARKING AT A HILL YOU DRIVE AWAY AND THE TAILGATE OPENS UP. THEN AS I'M GETTING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS NOT ON A HILL IT DID THE SAME THING. IT OPENS AND CAUSES IT TO SLAM DOWN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11098322May 28, 2018
AIR BAGS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SEAT BELTS
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK AND HAD ISSUES AND WOULD LIKE TO BE IN THE TAKATA RECALL LIST. BROUGHT IN TO DEALERSHIP 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE AND WAS TOLD I HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS THEY DO NOT COVER THESE AREAS VERY UPSET. PLEASE HELP ME... THANK YOU IT HAPPENS WHEN I START MY VEHICLE AND WHEN MOVING...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11098195May 27, 2018
POWER TRAIN
THE VEHICLE JUMPS (BUMPS) WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE MODE. IT DOES THIS ALSO WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE FROM A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STOPPING OR TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS OR IN GENERAL STOPS OR DRIVING OFF. I DON'T WANT IT TO BE AN INCIDENT IN THE FUTURE. I DON'T WANT IT TO GET WORST AND CAUSE AN INCIDENT BY RUNNING INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME OR A PEDESTRIAN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11098050May 26, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY TRUCK HAS JUST AT 36,000 MILES AND IS A 2016. AT AROUND 34,000 THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN WORKING PROPERLY. THE ON/OFF BUTTON DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER IF THE TRUCK IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. IT DECIDES WHEN IT WANTS TO TURN ON OR NOT. MAY GO DAYS WITHOUT WORKING, MAY WORK FINE ONE DAY, AND THEN NOT WORK AGAIN FOR DAYS. IT IS GOING TO THE DEALER TODAY - IT NOW HAS 35,966. I WOULD HOPE IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY, BUT MORE TO COME. I FIRST NOTICED THIS AROUND APRIL 23, 2018 WHEN I STARTED MY NEW JOB AND NOW DRIVE 40 MILES BACK AND FORTH TO WORK.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11098117May 26, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON RANDOM OCCASIONS THE TAIL GATE WILL FALL OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER RAMM OWNERS AND THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO EFFECT THE 2017 AND 2018 RAM TRUCKS. I HAVE INSPECTED AND INVESTIGATED THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM...I DO NOT SEE AN IMMEDIATE PROBLEM, THERE ARE SEVERAL ONLINE BLOGS AND DISCUSSION THREADS OF THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD WORK TO RESOLVE AND OFFER A SOLUTION TO ALL OWNERS. I AM RELUCTANT TO HAUL ITEM IN THE BED OF MY TRUCK DUE TO THIS DEFECT AS THE RISK OF SOMETHING FALLING OUT AND POTENTIALLY INJURING ANOTHER MOTORIST. I DID PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE USED WITH SEVERAL MILES ALREADY ON THE VEHICLE , I SUPPOSE THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE PROBLEM BUT WAS UNCERTIAN OF HOW TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11097905May 25, 2018
STEERING
YESTERDAY WHILE ROUNDING CORNER ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY DID NOT WANT TO TURN FELT LIKE IT WAS BINDING UP. HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS PULLING HARD ON WHEEL TO MAKE CORNER AND THEN THE WHEEL DID NOT CENTER ON ITS OWN. I WENT OUT OF MY LANE OF TRAFFIC FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS IN THE OTHER LANE. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL FOR.A FEW MINUTES THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON EXIT RAMP. IT HAS HAPPENED ON AND OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS AND ELECTRIC ASSIST WARNING LIGHT HAS NEVER ACTIVATED WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. I AM CURRENTLY AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP HAVING THE TRUCK LOOKED AT. IN THE PAST I OWNED A TOYOTA PICKUP WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND THIS IS 20 TIMES MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN LOSING THE ELECTRIC ASSIST. THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS WELL AS ON CITY STREETS. IF CAN HAPPEN ON JUST GENTLE BENDS IN THE ROADWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR LOW SPEED TURNS. THE STEERING IS JUST AS DIFFICULT TO MOVE NO MATTER THE SPEED WHEN IT OCCURS. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT'S STUCK BUT WILL MOVE WITH A LOT OF FORCE FROM BOTH HANDS. I ALMOST HIT THE CURB AT LOW SPEED ON THE WAY TO THE REPAIR SHOP THIS MORNING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11097948May 25, 2018
STEERING
POWER ASSIST STEERING SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WAS INOPERATIVE DURING A TURN. VEHICLE CROSSED THE LANE MARKER INTO TRAFFIC AND NARROWLY MISSED A COLLISION WITH AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. WAS ABLE TO MUSCLE THE VEHICLE BACK UNDER CONTROL. TOOK TO A DEALER SHIP (GLOCKNER OF ASHLAND KY) AND THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 4 WEEKS AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO CODES PRESENT IN THE COMPUTER OR WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. 3 DAYS LATER I TOOK IT TO KUNES COUNTRY OF MACOMB IL AND THEY DETERMINED THE POWER RACK STEERING ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACED AT A COST OF $2,430. I DECLINED. WILL FIX MYSELF. NEW UNIT FROM DETROIT AXLE IS $1,399. VEHICLE HAD 44,800 MILES AT THE TIME OF MALFUNCTION. *TT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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