Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11514165March 28, 2023
ENGINE
This engine and many others have catastrophic internal bearing failures. FCA has failed to accept and has voided many engine replacements. Please advise or look into.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514178March 28, 2023
ENGINE
Dodge has failed to recognize an issue that is extremely prevelant in Americas Number one selling truck. The 2015-2020 models are all experiencing exhaust Manifold deformities/ Warpage that are causing the manifold bolts to snap at the engine resulting in the vehicle spewing untreated exhaust fumes both into the environment as well as the passenger compartment. They have redesigned the components but have not issued a recall. This is both an environmental issue as well as a health issue for the drivers. This is the number 1 selling truck in America so I cant imagine how much unfiltered exhaust is entering our environment from these vehicles. A simple google search of 5.7 hemi exhaust leak will show you how prevalent this issue is. Dodge's redesign of the manifolds is a clear indication that they admit the issue was a design flaw. It is both seriously detrimental to the environment as well as the passengers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514205March 28, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his uncle was driving at 70 MPH, the transmission inadvertently shifted from drive(D) to park(P). No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514217March 28, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem refueling. nozzle/pump keeps shutting off after every 3-5 seconds causing gas to splash back. Truck was fine until 2022 problem getting worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514226March 28, 2023
STEERING
The electric power steering seized while driving. No check engine light, no warning. A recall was issued for other VIN numbers regarding this, but per FCA and Ram no recall systemically is issued. The power steering cannot be manually manipulated when this happens giving you only an option to stop completely wherever you are.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514320March 28, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Engine shuts down on stop. Normal. But sometimes when I take my foot off the pedal, the starter grinds unusually long and when the engine does restart the vehicle lunges forward. As my foot is instinctively on the accelerator, this sometimes could cause a rear end collision with another vehicle. This scenario has twice caused the engine light to come on. No related codes detected by dealer. The issue did present itself during a test drive with a dealer mechanic. He reset the codes to out the light. No code or solution suggested.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513859March 26, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Truck randomly turns itself completely off without warning losing all control of any power or ability to restart the truck to remove it from the road. Gives a Fuel Sending unit failure error, will not go into eco mode and will not remote start.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513746March 25, 2023
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
there was a recall issued june 2022 and there are still no parts avaiable to repair it. how long in the NHTSA's opinion is a timely manner for repair of a condition that states "may cause a vehicle to crash"? I have a truck that's been sitting, dangerous to drive for 8 months. i called but whoever i spoke with couldn't give me a timeline. if someone who knows could let me kno, i'd appreciate it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513761March 25, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Still waiting on a call back from the dealer for the HPFP recall. Been almost 9 months now. Anyway this can be resolved before the truck stops running? I commute to work with it everyday.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513548March 24, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal to the floor and turned off the vehicle and the vehicle stopped. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the engine was still revving at full throttle. The contact turned off the vehicle for a second time. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513559March 24, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 out of 3 bolts that connect the DPF to the SCR have rusted and failed at 108,000 miles (111,000 on the vehicle now). When the final bolt fails the exhaust heat destroys the DEF system resulting in several thousand dollar repairs. This should be covered under a recall for the emmissions control systems. It is a common issue on RAM trucks with the RAM ECODIESEL 3.0L engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513618March 24, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering warning light illuminated but turned off after five minutes. While reversing, there was a grinding sound coming from the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513441March 23, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
My ABS Brake Module failed with no warning until after failure. All dash warning lights illuminated after failure rear brakes locked up and would not release causing me to be stranded and requiring a tow service. Dealership confirmed failed ABS module and is currently being repaired but not covered by manufacturer resulting in out of pocket cost to myself. Truck has 57,408 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513525March 23, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was driving the vehicle about five miles-per-hour and came to a stop sign, then came to a full stop. I then proceeded to make a right turn and was driving straight for about one-quarter of a mile at a speed of about five to ten miles-per-hour. Next, I slowed the vehicle down and made a right turn. The vehicle then completely stalled and turned completely off. The engine stopped, all of the meters on the dashboard turned completely off and the entire car and all electronics were completely off without warning. It was a random shutdown, there were no warning lights and no engine warning light or anything. Immediately after the vehicle turned off, I put my foot on the brake, then I had to put the vehicle in park, and then I had to restart the vehicle by pushing the "start engine" button. My safety, the passengers safety, other cars safety was put at risk because the vehicle could have stopped anywhere at any time without warning and completely turned off. There could have been a vehicle close behind me that could have caused death to passengers of my vehicle or other vehicles. The dealer confirmed that this is an issue and there is supposed to be an update for the computer on the Etorque engine. The dealer inspected the vehicle, and ran a computer update on the engine. However, the service manager said that they could not guarantee that it would not happen again. There were no warning lamps, no messages, no symptoms to indicate that this was going to occur. It was completely random with no warning. The components that malfunctioned are the E-Torque Engine and the computer. I immediately traded the vehicle in for a completely different brand. I do not want do die due to this vehicle malfunction.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513181March 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Shifting autocorrect to park when driving. The vehicle has to turned off and turned back on in order to work. This is a huge safety hazard as it is shifting on its own especially when I have my toddler in my car. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times in the past year with no fix. They just reset it. And it continues to happen again and again. Please fix it not a temporary fix. Also, I keep getting a message on the display that says service shifter. Also the parking sensors keep becoming unavailable
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513272March 22, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH in inclement weather, the power steering assist failed without warning going around a curve. Due to the failure, the contact drove into a ditch which caused minor damages to the front end of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. A police report was not filed. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to her destination. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513330March 22, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shortly after starting the engine it suddenly shut off. This has happened on three occasions, and each time I noticed the key fob was between the ON and ACC positions. I think the key fob sometimes returns too far after I release it from the start position. The first two times I had to turn it to the off position, remove the key fob, then restart the engine. This time nothing happened when I tried to restart the engine. I removed the key fob and opened and closed the driver door, then was able to restart the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513307March 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE
The fog lights on the vehicle stop working while I was driving at night in a not well lit area. After they stop working I went to get an oil change and was told I was unable to get an oil change and the water pump was leaking. The tech stated it was unsafe and dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513182March 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
My 2022 Ram-1500 V6 Etorque truck has stalled 5 different times. Each time it happened after I had been driving 10 minutes or up to 1hr. Each time I was stopped at an intersection or in stop and go traffic. Twice I was able to restart it in less than 1 min. One time was a few minutes. The other two times it would not restart after several minutes. The Sales person suggested I get out of the truck then lock it and unlock it. After 5 to 15 minutes I was able to restart it. In both cases I had to exit the truck in traffic to lock and unlock it. In all 5 cases I was in traffic when this happened. This problem first occurred a few weeks (480 miles) after I bought the truck. The truck is now into a dealer service shop for a second time for this problem. So far they have not been able to diagnose the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513102March 21, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Radio blinks out, loss of power steering while driving and then it returns but then no power steering again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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