Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11537480August 9, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the steering wheel was firm. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. Upon further investigation, the contact became aware of NHTSA Action Number: RQ23003 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537485August 9, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537505August 9, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer had been made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537512August 9, 2023
STEERING
The power steering failed while driving at 60 mph putting me and my wife and other motorists at dangerous risk. The truck has been parked and unable to drive. There was no previous warning until the power assist failed and locked up also before stopping the only warning was when this happened driving and the message was service power steering and a red blinking icon
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537517August 9, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537520August 9, 2023
STEERING
Steering assist light on dash blinks for two to three minutes at engine start. Steering wheel locked up. After a few minutes light goes out, steering works fine. This occurs every start up since fall 2022. Larry Miller dodge Tucson confirmed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537535August 9, 2023
STEERING
My power steering suddenly stopped working while driving. Turned truck off and back on. Power steering was back. Started truck up the next day and power steering is completely off. I've read this is a consistent issue with 2014 ram 1500 trucks. Please get this fixed. It's extremely dangerous while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537536August 9, 2023
STEERING
Total loss of power steering while driving. Impossible to steer truck when it happened almost causing collision. Costing thousands of dollars to repair with a rebuilt rack. Now the truck will not turn as far as it should resulting in failed steering alignments.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537558August 9, 2023
ENGINE
The engine failed while driving, resulting in the engine shutting off and being unable to be restarted. I was driving at the time of the incident, which could have cause Greta danger to myself, my children, and other drivers. The engine has been inspected by an independent repair shop. When the engine first shut down, a warning light came on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537559August 9, 2023
SUSPENSION
The component that failed was the air ride suspension. When outside air temperature drooped to 0° then the air ride suspension lowered to the bottom and would not inflate. With this the wheels are out of alignment, tires scrape on fenders when turning and there is no suspension, spring action. I had the truck taken to the Ram repair center, they reset the computer and kept the truck in a warm shop until suspension continued to work. The following week when outside air temperature dropped to 0° the same thing happened. Every year truck suspension goes out. No warning. Where I live the outside air temperature below 0° is common in the winter and can last over a week at a time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537481August 9, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was provided a case number. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537079August 8, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact became aware that the power steering had failed. Additionally, the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the power steering module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: RQ23003 (Steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537084August 8, 2023
STEERING
While driving down the road at 55mph in my 2017 Ram 1500 express I was rounding a corner when my steering locked up. I lost power steering and I could barely get my steering wheel to turn. While applying excessive force to turn my steering wheel, the locked steering freed up and nearly sent me off the road. I stopped to gain my composure and noticed when the vehicle was in park, the steering wheel turned fine. While at highway speed the steering gets very stiff and will lock up from time to time. I took the truck to the local Ram dealership for diagnosis and they confirmed the steering rack is faulty. The technician who road tested the vehicle could not replicate the issue, although it was intermittent. In the time leading up to my appointment for service the steering continued to worsen. I could not drive my truck with my infant daughter for fear of a steering failure. There were no messages, warning lights, or associated diagnostic codes associated with the steering issue. The truck is currently at the dealership getting a new steering rack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537085August 8, 2023
STEERING
The power assist motor failed years ago. Dodge said it was outside the recall date. Just like all the other recalls. They said that my truck was outside the time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537090August 8, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown… Steering wheel get tight and stiff as if it’s trying to pull in a different direction….
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537092August 8, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V406000 (Fuel System Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 55,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537098August 8, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
At ~50,000 miles the fuel level gauge would go to Empty only after I filled the tank fully. Now it no longer work at all. The fuel level sensor is defective. Just passed 90,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537104August 8, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537106August 8, 2023
SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS
At speeds over 65 mph the truck vibrates violently. We have had it to 3 different repairs places, new tire’s balanced, new front parts and it still vibrates.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537114August 8, 2023
STEERING
Power steering service light came on one day out of no where. I thought it was a regular power steering pump did some research and it was electric saw where they could be a recall on it. Haven’t been able to drive it absolutely no power steering I was driving down the road and it kicked on about caused me to wreck at a intersection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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