Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11531135July 9, 2023
STEERING
First i baught my truck new with 50 miles on it ..... in 2014 to date it has 26, 226 miles on it. [ 1 ] the elect. power steering has failed .. i checked the two fuses at positive battery post they are [ ok ] and yes it is available for inspection. [ 2 ] you can not turn the steering wheel when truck is runnung. [ 3 ] no this just happened Saturday 7/ 8/ 2023 will call Dodge Dealer monday [ 4 ] can't drive to have somebody to look at it. [ 5 ] i went to my DR. on 7/7/2023 with no problems, parked my truck that day, when i went to get a lottery ticket on Saturday started truck put in reverse and couldn't turn the wheel i shut off truck and restarted but still the same and on dash clucter showes a steering wheel and a question mark this is the first time it happened and no worning. what do i do thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531139July 9, 2023
STEERING
Electronic steering failed. Would not engage. Would not reset. While there is a recall on certain vehicles, mine VIN show 0 recall incomplete. This is a known safety issue and I am having to pay out of pocket $4100.00
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531142July 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving at highway speeds on I-80 we first received a warning that the TPS system had failed and needed to be checked. I began looking for the next exit which was luckily not far away. Just as I excited the highway every other system started coming in the dash as failing and the windshield wipers began operating on their own. We lost power steering and brakes. This was especially difficult to a paid a crash because we were also towing a 4,000 lb camper at the time. We barley a wooded a crash and we were able to ring the vehicle to a safe spot before it finally shut down completely. The entire electrical system died while driving and all systems related to it malfunctioned simultaneously. The vehicle did not start back up and a tow truck was needed. The contact stated the Radio Frequency Hub needed to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531217July 9, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
With only 68,000 miles on the vehicle the engine has experienced a cam failure causing a fire and explosion hazard. Gas backfires through the carb, engine shakes really bad at idle, and engine misses while applying power to the engine going down the road at all speeds. Ten thousands of hemi engine failures reported on online forums. Also had to replace both exhaust manifolds around 50k miles. The bolts cracked and gave way. Ten of thousands of this issue reported online forums as well. Truck was bought as a demo with 2k on the vehicle at Edie Chrysler Bismarck ND.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531183July 9, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Recall Number 22V-767 Remedy still not available for recall from Oct 2022
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531021July 8, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Driver’s side visor abruptly fell out of the swivel plate while driving. Visor will not stay up/in place. The visor hangs by the electrical wiring.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530797July 7, 2023
AIR BAGS
On June 29 2023 the weather conditions were Rainy the driver of the car lost control of the vehicle the vechile the vehicle had ran into a guard barrier and pushed the vehicle into the middle lane of the highway when the vehicle hit the concrete barrier head on the air bag didn’t deploy
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#11530833July 7, 2023
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is an emissions issue. The exhaust manifold bolts have failed and are failing. This ultimately releases nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, benzene and formaldehyde fumes into the cabin area. Broken exhaust manifold bolts directly causes failed manifold gasket(s). Failed exhaust manifold gaskets causes emissions (nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, benzene and formaldehyde fumes) to be released and to build up in the engine compartment and into the cabin rather then safely through the exhaust system and catalytic converter and out the rear end of the vehicle. This problem has been confirmed by the dealer (documentation forthcoming). This problem was denied warranty repair by the extended warranty purchased at the dealership and by RAM customer service by phone 7/7/23 8:41 am. There were no warning lights or messages. The problem was identified by the dealer technician when inspecting for another unrelated issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530865July 7, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving approximately 20mph my 2017 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel abruptly stopped/stalled on me for a second or two with no warning indications before or after. I was driving with my wife and two kids and am always very aware of driving cautiously and being aware of my surroundings. Fortunately, there were no vehicles behind us at the moment the truck stalled. The truck has not been inspected by the dealership but I have called my local Ram dealership to explain this to them and they informed me of a recall that I already knew about (22V-406). I've been placed on a list in the 80's for when the part arrive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530910July 7, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
While driving, all the sudden the power steering went out and a Service Power Steering Warning Light came on. The steering became almost impossible to steer and I'm a big guy. This almost caused me to run the truck off the road but thankfully I was just making a turn after stopping at a stop sign and entering onto another street. Had there been a vehicle coming down the road, I would not have been able to avoid the collision. This was an extremely dangerous situation and thankfully I didn't have my wife and kid in the car and there wasn't any oncoming traffic. When I searched online, it appears that this is an ongoing issue and there haven't been any recalls. Something needs to be done as I feel unsafe and this is my primary driver.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530932July 7, 2023
STEERING
The vehicle is starting to lose power steering function. The vehicle is at 102,000 miles. This is happening any time I turn my wheel. This is a very hazardous safety issue. This issue has not been seen by any other professionals. It just started happening a couple weeks ago. I called the dealership and they said my Vin was not part of the Dodge Ram 1500 year 2015 -2016 recall. I called the manufacturer and they told me it could be a recall soon. But until then I'm to get it looked at and get it fixed. If the recall is a thing soon they will reimburse me my money.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530715July 6, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact then stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered the vehicle off the road and inspected the vehicle using a code reader that produced an undisclosed code indicating the fuel pressure pump was faulty. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as designed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. 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 failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530758July 6, 2023
STEERING
Steering stopped working while driving. Previous year had a recall for this issue and my truck was not included. This is an ongoing problem and the part needed to fix it is unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530763July 6, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) had failed and had propelled metal shavings into the fuel line. The dealer diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) and fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged for the repair because there was no date for when the parts would be available. The failure mileage was approximately 175,145. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530776July 6, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There is a presence of a moldy smell in the car. After closer visual inspection, rear window frame had cracked in two spots allowing water from outside to get in and go behind the rear seats, making a carpets wet which produces the mold. Water also getting onto electrical systems like radio amplifier and rear seat ventilation making them corrode. There is no way an owner can find a problem under normal conditions making car occupants inhale harmful mold. This is a safety hazard and a common problem of a 5th gen Ram 1500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530784July 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Merging onto highway at approximately 65 MPH, the sun was bright and I moved my driver’s side sun visor down and started to move it to block the sun from the driver window. The visor fell off and hung by only the electric wires. The visor hung blocking my forward vision as I merged at high speed I had to take my hand off the steering wheel and physically hold the visor out of my field of vision until I could safely exit the highway and park on the shoulder of I-5. I was able to push the visor support arm/rod back into the ceiling and hook the end back to the visor snap hold. The passenger side visor broke in the same fashion last summer and repeatedly falls out if the passenger attempts or use the visor. I’ve check web sites and see many others reporting the same safety issue. Very fragile plastic part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530607July 6, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2016 RAM 1500- Consumer states "We are asking for your help with a recall of our 2016 Dodge Ram pickup which has a problem with the High Pressure Fuel Pump. We have been waiting for almost 2 years for Dodge to resolve this problem and we are getting nowhere. I called again today June 12, 2023 and they told me they still haven't resolved how to handle the problem. We don't know where to tum for help. They have advised us that we shouldn't drive the truck on long trips because of the danger. Can you tell us what to do? Thank you in advance for any help you can give us. Recall Notice Z46/NHTSA 22V-406 attached.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530615July 6, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not 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. The contact stated on several occasions while driving the vehicle "Exhaust Filter Full" message was displayed and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that debris was present inside the fuel system and the fuel system needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 128,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530616July 6, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
My truck will randomly apply the front brakes by itself making the truck undrivable. I have to immediately pull over to the shoulder of the road. The front of the truck will shake violently until I pull over. This will happen at all speeds. I have called Chrysler Corp. And the dealer I purchased the truck new. Both representatives indicated they had never heard of this issue and it was isolated to my truck. The only way I am able to continue to drive my truck after this condition happens is , I have to take the negative terminal off the battery and wait for about 20 minutes for the system to reset. From my research many of these issues on the Ram trucks stem from the ABS and HCU module. My truck only has 27,000 miles. This condition had been going on for over a year now. My wife refuses to drive the truck anymore. Thank you for all your help
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530637July 6, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and pulling out of the parking spot, the vehicle sputtered and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to confirm when the part would be available. The failure was approximately 42,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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