Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11653509April 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The motor generator has effected the ess (engine start stop) system and at a stop it does not restart the vehicle when you let off the brake. It startes and then jumps forward creating a safety hazard if there is a vehicle in front of you or a pedestrian in the crosswalk. This is a concern that seems to happen with this system frequently through web searches that I have seen. My truck is at a dealer now to diagnose the problem with the system.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653557April 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
Unknown. I have a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Tradesman 5.7L Hemi 4x2. The ABS Control Module for the Anti-lock braking system pump. That component went out and my Cruise Control won't work without it and my Display has an engine light on because of the back order for this main component.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653524April 8, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The tailgate latches will not close or open properly. The latch on the tailgate has moved inwards causing it to hit the pegs in the wrong position. It will not close and if it does latch it can pop open. When it did open it didn’t indicate the tailgate was down. I’m a general contractor and have a lot of tools/material in the bed of the truck. I’m worried something could have fallen out unbeknownst to be and caused an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653521April 8, 2025
SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The screen was replaced twice still doesnt work. Suspension was replaced twice
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653443April 8, 2025
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,126.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653424April 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2x within the same week after leaving a stop light/stop sign after the vehicle turns back on and starts to move forward it shuts off completely in the intersection and I had to wait for it to reset before it could be turned back on. Cars had to swerve around me to avoid hitting me. Took to RAM service and they stated a leak behind 3rd brake light got water into a RHF module. Was told after that 2 more trucks with same equipment were brought in for the same thing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653095April 7, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving the power steering indicator light came on, after 1 mile the power steering stopped working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653139April 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The rear widow is leaking water into the cab a wetting the seats.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653143April 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased a 2019 Ram 1500 in November and have since been unable to pass state inspection due to several issues with the vehicle. I have contacted the dealership three times to request repairs, but they have repeatedly told me there is nothing they can do. I reached out to the Massachusetts Lemon Law, and they advised me to contact a lawyer immediately. The problems preventing my vehicle from passing inspection include excessive play in the bushing of the right front upper control arm, excessive play in the ball joint of the right front lower control arm, issues with both front struts, and excessive wear on the stub shafts of the front differential assembly, necessitating a front axle replacement since a kit is unavailable. Additionally, both front axle shafts need attention, and I require four-wheel spacers to prevent tire rubbing, as well as four fender flares. Within the first 30 days of purchase, I informed the dealership about the truck's tires not passing inspection. They acknowledged the tires were worn but claimed they still passed. When alignment issues arose due to bad ball joints, the dealership insisted the ball joints were up to spec. Unsatisfied, I sought a second opinion from another Dodge dealership, which confirmed the ball joints were faulty and identified additional issues with the front axles, struts, control arms, and front differential assembly. I provided this information to the original dealership, seeking repairs, but was again told there was nothing they could do. I have documented all my communications with the dealership and their responses. At the time of purchase, I received a powertrain warranty through Zurich that covers the front axles and front differential assembly. However, the dealership did not provide an inspection report or certification of the vehicle's condition when I bought it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653183April 7, 2025
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor was fractured, causing the sun visor to fell and obstruct the contact's view while driving. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor had previously been replaced three times, and the passenger's side sun visor had been replaced four times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the driver's side sun visor needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653257April 7, 2025
STEERING
On Arpril 4 2025, after dropping off my kids at daycare I was turning left at a 6 lane intersection and the power steering completely failed while turning. This rendered the truck inoperable and nearly caused a collision and stopped right before ending in a ditch. I turned the truck off and then restarted and the power steering started to operate again. I took the truck to the shop and in route the power steering went out again. I was told at the shop and the dealership this is a known concern, but due to my VIN number it does not fall under the recall that has been issued over the power steering failures. I was never notified of this issue prior to 4/4/2025 .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653281April 7, 2025
STEERING
I was parking and my steering went out with no warning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653290April 7, 2025
STEERING
My power steering assist failed. This put my life and my kids lives at risk, as well as anyone else on the rroad.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653323April 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Power steering
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653266April 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
In two separate instances, after coming to a stop while driving (traffic light/stop sign) when attempting to accelerate the engine revved but car did not move. The car remained in the “run” position and the emergency parking brake engaged. Similarly the display alerted that safety parking brake was activated. Vehicle would not shift out of drive. Issue was remedied by turning engine off and then back on and disengaging the parking brake. This does not happen every time I stop the car and has happened only twice in the past 100 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653107April 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle was being driven at highway speed at about 0555. There were no warning lights including no battery or low voltage warnings. Suddenly every warning light came on and all systems failed. Engine had stopped and computer had shifted vehicle into neutral. Power steering and power brakes had failed as well. At least one driver side rear tail light went out (I think forward headlights as well but not sure). The vehicle was still coasting at highway speed!!! Engine would not restart. I was extremely lucky to not be in an accident as the vehicle was suddenly essentially undrivable while traveling at a high rate of speed. I was lucky to be able to get it to side of road safely but in different traffic conditions this likely would have caused an accident as it was impossible to increase speed, and extremely difficult to steer or brake. The car is at dealers for repairs. I suspect this is a failure of the PCM software and eTorque system similar to the recall put in place to 2019-2023 ETorque models with the V8 (mine is V6 and a 2025). THIS IS A HUGE DANGER AND RISK. With no warning the vehicle becomes undrivable while it is being driven!! Had I needed to stop quickly I could not. Had I needed to turn quickly to avoid something I could not. Had I needed to accelerate to avoid being rear ended, I could not.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653096April 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving and the engine stalled just like I shut it off . I pulled off the road and restarted the engine to have it do the same thing several more times. No codes no warning lights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652991April 6, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The Back Window By Factory Default. The model with One Big back window with mini Slide window in middle.Its been Verified By Authorized Mechanic and Autobody Shop.Have Documents but need Mopar or NHTSA help to fix this Safety issue.I now have water seeping into Cab.Ruining my Interior.Please help me
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652950April 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
3 times in the last month, my 2023 Ram with only 25000 miles has stalled while I have been driving. The situation was I was in a line of traffic and rolling forward at approximately 5-10 miles per hour when the truck died, auto shifted into park and set the emergency brake. I then immediately hit the start button again and got a low battery voltage warning. I turned the car completely off and on again, then was able to move and continue with the flow of traffic with no faults. I took the truck to the dealership to have it diagnosed and they found that the truck logged a code P032F, which is associated with vehicles stalling. However, they stated they were unable to replicate it and there wasn't a fix currently available. I have also not been able to replicate it and it seems to happen completely at random. My safety and the safety of others was definitely a factor as I was stranded in traffic without the ability to move my vehicle. If I had not responded quickly, it could have caused an accident. Prior to this there were no symptoms of failure, and the truck drives completely normal until the event occurs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652735April 4, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal firmly, the brakes locked up. The contact became aware that the ABS had failed. The ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The message "Service ABS" was displayed. The contact stated that as an independent mechanic, the vehicle was scanned and DTC: C2200-49 (Indicating an ABS module internal failure) was retrieved. The dealer was contacted for parts and informed the contact that the ABS module was not available and was under engineering review. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,289.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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