Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11518578April 24, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for about 1 to 2 seconds then back to normal as long as I remain in that speed range. It happens each time within that range of speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518737April 24, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The dash on my truck is bubbling. I have searched the internet and there seems to be hundreds of complaints of this happening on the new body style Ram. It sounds like a manufacturing issue and I believe should be a recall. It is $3,500 to get the dash replaced and it seems to be happening to a lot of people.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518779April 24, 2023
STEERING
Electronic power steering stopped working making the vehicle impossible to steer. This appears to be a problem with a lot of these vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518772April 24, 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 parts to do the recall repair 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 notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were unavailable. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518494April 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I have a 2020 RAM 1500 truck with 35,000 and one of the two bolts holding the exhaust together has corroded complete off and the second is heavily corroded. The flange where these bolts have corroded holds the complete front section and back section on the exhaust together so if this second bolt fails, the complete exhaust will separate in the center and be extremely dangerous if this happen while the vehicle is being driven. I also have friends who had had the same issue with their RAM 1500 Hemi trucks and see multiple posts on line complaining about this same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518511April 23, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While the truck was in Drive gear at a stop light took my foot off brake pedal and pressed the gas pedal. The truck did not do anything for a second or two then it jerked and stalled. This has happened several times. I called the dealer and they said its a known issue that they don't know how to fix yet. This issue is unsafe and dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518390April 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear window leaking water into cab. Water flows behind seat, where electronics are present. Inspected by dealership and rear window needs replacement. Not covered under warranty and repair deferred due to significant cost.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518412April 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Was driving and noticed a rattling noise, arrived at work, myself and a co-worker, who also owns a Ram, looked under the truck and noticed that my bracket that holds my gas tank in place had broken loose from the frame, which it is supposed to be attached to(the actual bracket that is supposed to hold the support for the tank had rusted out, this has got to be a safety issue???
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518328April 21, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low power steering fluid warning light illuminated then the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that she was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road. The contact notified the dealer and was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that power steering control module and the steering rack assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518260April 21, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was 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 not 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
#11518078April 20, 2023
ENGINE
MY VEHICLE IS A 2019 RAM 1500 LARAMIE WHICH DEVELOPED A TICKING SOUND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. AFTER DOING MY RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE RAM HEMI ENGINE ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THERE ARE MANY OWNERS STATING THAT THIS IS DUE TO THE ENGINE MANIFOLD OR BOLTS AND SOMETIMES BOTH CRACKING FROM WARPING OF THE MANIFOLD. AFTER INSPECTION, THE MANIFOLD AND BOLTS ARE BOTH CRACKED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS TO BE MORE THAN COMMON AND AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518009April 20, 2023
ENGINE
Engine randomly stalls. This happens while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517776April 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
The radio system Uconnect the backup camera screen freezes in position causing confusion while backing up. My truck has 22,000 miles on it they say it's not covered under warranty and they cannot fix the problem the screen is also delaminating on the radio which causes function of the controls to network and very distracting while driving down the road. Difficulty changing radio stations and the system automatically changes and does things for you it even tries to call SOS for you for no reason at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517850April 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle purchased from new, and serviced appropriately. 4/18/2023, started vehicle in am and drove 30 minutes. Stopped and parked, and vehicle failed to turn off when using start/stop button. Unable to shut vehicle down. Drove to dealer 30 minutes away, and tested where start/stop button jammed/inoperable. Danger associated that vehicle is unable to be shut down in any way if button is stuck (possible defective manufacturing), and vehicle is unable to be stalled to shut vehicle down. Vehicle must have battery disconnected or run out of fuel in order to stop in these circumstances.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517862April 19, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
VEHICLE HAS 47000 MILES DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS FOR ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL, AND PRIMARY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ARE ALL ILLUMINATED. ABS NOT FUNCTIONING NOR IS TRACTION CONTROL. RESEARCH INDICATES THEY SHARE THE SAME CIRCUT. RESEARCH ALSO SHOWS NHTSA HAS OPEN INVESTIGATION INTO RAM 2500 & 3500 PICKUPS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWS CLAIMS THAT DEALERSHIPS ARE REPLACING THE FAILED PARTS WITH IDENTICAL, UNIMPROOVED PARTS THAT ARE ALSO FAILING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ALSO A MAJOR EXPENSE. VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SYSTEM FAILED IN A CONGESTED TRAFFIC SITUATION THAT NEARLY RESULTED IN REAREND COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER OR ANYONE ELSE. WARNING LIGHTS THAT ARE ON MOST LIKELY CAME ON DURING THE FIRST "HARD STOP" AS RESULT OF BRAKING ACTIONS OF VEHICLES IN FRONT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517863April 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving down the highway at 75 mph and my truck died in the middle of the highway luckily I pushed it off to the shoulder and it wouldn’t restart had it towed to a shop where I was told the crankshaft tone ring needed to be replaced but no parts to fix it due to “back order” this has been recalled but doesn’t show a fix on my vehicle and it needs to be fixed immediately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517950April 19, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The minute the gas hand gets below Full the gas hand goes to Empty and then goes back to Full over and over while driving On the dash it flashes “Fuel Level Sensor Failure” and it will do this til I fill the tank full. It shows recall letters to be mail in August 2023 can I get a copy of the letter please
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517975April 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Brought vehicle into chevy dealership for interior detail because it wasn't available at nearest dodge and went to go pick it up and the truck would not turn on. Car towed to Dodge dealership and they stated that there Module H was an issue and they replaced that and still isn't working and they don't know what is wrong. Dodge dealership stated that they don't see any negligence on the vehicle done by chevy dealership. Dodge is going back and forth with support team trying to figure out what is going on. Going on the 4th week of vehicle being in the shop with zero answers. Dodge didn't have a rental vehicle available to me and told me id get reimbursed if I went to get a vehicle and now they are stating they aren't wanting to pay. My vehicle is under full warranty. I have contacted the MN state general attorney and filed a claim.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517925April 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Vehicle stalled died while turning left and automatically set parking brake very dangerous while on busy road
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517648April 18, 2023
ENGINE
To my knowledge this is a very common issue with the 5.7L Hemi. My 2019 Ram 1500 Classic bighorn that currently sits at just over 51,000 miles has notorious Hemi tic. I have done my research and have found over 75 people that have had the same issue. I have heard that it is due to too many hrs of idle time but I have read and seen many videos showing that the underlying cause is due to faulty lifters, cams and also the horrible MDS. I have noticed that Ram went to the engine management system that shuts the truck off when you come to a complete stop instead of the MDS that shuts down several of the cylinders when at a consistent speed. I would like for something to be done not only for me but other customers that like the Ram trucks! This has not been diagnosed by dealership but I have worked on vehicles my entire life and have done my fair share of research on this subject! Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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