Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11543553September 9, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Shortly after the purchase we received a TSB for dim low beams. We took it to our dealer and they increased the voltage to the low beams using a scanner. They seemed ok but still seemed dim compared to our other vehicles. Since the purchase of this truck we have replaced the low beam headlamps 7 times. Doing research on this problem it is wide spread with no remedy or fix from RAM. Just google dim headlights 2015 RAM it will fill the screen. This is a major safety issue and needs to be addressed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543571September 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instrument cluster screen flickered dim and light for several months. Instrument cluster is now completely white showing a blank screen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543325September 8, 2023
STEERING
Was driving, hit a moderate sized pothole and lost all power steering. Steering became extremely stiff and hard to turn. Was almost impossible to make turns to get out of the roadways. Vehicle had 42000 miles on it at the time of the incident. Steering rack needed to be replaced. Power steering rack should not fail under normal use conditions, especially when hitting said pothole did not damage any other suspension components, nor knock it out of alignment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543485September 8, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel intermittently became stiff, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning light was illuminated. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The contact was informed by the dealer that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 191,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543500September 8, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear window assembly is leaking water into the interior when it rains or going through car wash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543078September 7, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
My truck has an abs light warning that came on. When I went to start vehicle the shifter knob (electronic) says it needs service. Cannot drive vehicle. Have towed vehicle to 3 different garages and all say the ABS module needs to be replaced. This part 68295368AC is not available new in the United States. Apparently the part is being redesigned and will be released in April of 2024. The dealership said I could find a used or refurbished one but would not be warrantied if installed. I have been through every junkyard that has a website and every parts supplier. No used part available. I have a truck I cannot drive and the dealership does not provide a loaner and basically said it's my problem. How can a major motor vehicle manufacturer be able to not support it's own product. The truck is a 2016 and I understood the manufacturer had to provide products for 10 years after date of manufacture.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543088September 7, 2023
STEERING
Power steering failed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543133September 7, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently experienced a loss of power steering assist. The "Service Power Steering" message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: RQ23003 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 55,500. The VIN was invalid.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543176September 7, 2023
ENGINE
The exhaust manifold bolts broke letting exhaust gases escape think that is dangerous
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543183September 7, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I had my oil changed and my OIL Pan is rusting out which would be critical when driving and could cause engine harm. I was told that my Warranty just ran out on 8/30/23. However i only have 42,500 miles on the truck. I Have owned over 20 vehicles in my lifetime and i have never had any issue with an oil pan rusting out.... I thought it was aluminum but obviously not.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543191September 7, 2023
STEERING
While making a left turn my husband states the power steering went out and he almost lost control of the truck and hit a utility pole.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543211September 7, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact's son owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while her son was driving 55 MPH, a message advising to stop driving because the vehicle would shut down was displayed. Additionally, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact' son was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that she would be notified once the parts became available. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543259September 7, 2023
STEERING
Truck has a loss of power steering. No whining noise associated. This problem Comes and goes, however is now present at most times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543292September 7, 2023
STEERING
I have a intermittent loss of power steering causing the vehicle to be very difficult to turn. Doesn’t feel safe to drive the vehicle. I checked the number on powersteering gear and it doesn’t match the numbers listed on the equipment safety recall vb9 put out by fca. The symptoms are identical to the one listed in the current safety recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543296September 7, 2023
STEERING
Power steering just stopped working one day when truck was started.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543304September 7, 2023
STEERING
My Dodge ram electric power steering failed. It will not work in cold weather around freezing. If it’s warm, it will work. There have been multiple reports of this problem with Dodge Rams
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542996September 6, 2023
STEERING
Vehicle power steering failure. Steering operating as designed until I parked in a bank parking lot to use to ATM when I attemped to back out the power steering was inop. A local repair shop dignosed the problem as an internal failure of the power steering pump. Had this happen while driving an accident would almost certainly have occured. Very unsafe, the replacement part cost more than two thousand not to include the replacment cost.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542997September 6, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Front fuel tank strap broke. This is a known issue for Dodge ram trucks. It is the same issue that happened on the 2009 through 2012 Dodge ram recalls. My truck is a 2016 Dodge ram. Has been mostly in Virginia and Ohio over the last 8 years. The strap broke through the chassis due to rust and corrosion. This is a known issue with a lot of Dodge Ram trucks and is something the NHTSA should look into and force the dealerships to issue a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543028September 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1)Cabin pressure vents and third brake light leaked water into cab 2)Mold and mildew grew and spread through the entire interior of the vehicle. 3/4)Problem has been confirmed by dealer using a third party vendor- LeakPro 5)No. I didn't notice this until the mold and mildew grew and covered everything. Foul odor is still present along with mold and mildew under rear seat.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542826September 6, 2023
STEERING
Driving on interstate steering just abruptly got very hard to turn there was no power steering
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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