Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11510741March 8, 2023
SUSPENSION
Air suspension issues at 50k miles my truck rides lop sided half the time. Some days it works fine other days the driver side is sitting lower than the passenger or the backs lower than the front it’s never the same issue. Sometimes it don’t work at all. Which is crazy with only 50k miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510787March 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle will not respond to keys and intermittently will start and drive then die in the middle of the road. Waring lights turn on then go off. truck will be fine for a few days then fail to start and completely drain the battery. Water is entering the vehicle cause moisture and mold on the carpet and possible cause of the electrical problems. when truck is off radio will turn on and off and dome lights flash
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510833March 8, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate opened unintendedly while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000 (Structure) since the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 6,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510571March 7, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
First intermittent ticking from engine.Then sudden loud exhaust noise at 15,000 miles. Hemi engine known to have rusted bolts/cracked manifolds in past. Recall?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510611March 7, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact was driving at approximately 60 MPH, the contact stated he saw white smoke and thought it was his exhaust and another driver notified that the tire was on fire. The contact stated he had to drive the vehicle into a snow bank to stop the fire. The contact stated the fire started in the wheel compartment. The contact stated the ABS sensor illuminated the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the failure was diagnosed as the half shaft being fractured and the wheel bearing breaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number, however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer stated that due to the recall remedy not being performed on the vehicle they were not going to repair her vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510592March 7, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
I was driving and went to back up and found the tailgate down. I had had it in the shop for a recall of the tailgate. Took it back to dealer and was told my tonneau cover was the reason. I disagree as when I shut it it was latched and flush. There is no alarm indicating the tailgate down and the contents potentially falling out. There should be some alarm to indicate the tailgate is open, just like when a car door is open.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510591March 7, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle would not shift from 1st gear when starting off. Had to pull of to the shoulder to turn off the vehicle and restart. Said "service transmission" and check engine light lit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510279March 6, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Both driver/passenger side adjustable sun visors broke while driving the vehicle, causing the visor to smack me in the face, and almost veering into another street lane without intention to do so. Now that they are both broken, it is ineffective to use in order to block the sun from blinding the driver while operating the vehicle. This presents a very unsafe driving condition, as they are constantly dropping from the fastening arm. Before I attempt to purchase new replacements, I feel this should be replaced at cost by the manufacturer cause there is intricate wiring inside the arms which have detached from the fastener. My vehicle isn't even three years of age and the sun visors are not handled rigorously outside of normal operation handling. See photos provided.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11510284March 6, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dead battery. Something in the electrical system is draining the battery. I replaced the battery approximately 2 months ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510360March 6, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the power steering failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle nearly crashed into the curb. The contact had pulled over, placed the vehicle in park(P), turned off, and restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that a "RED steering wheel" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510406March 6, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering with the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering). The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510415March 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 dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and the vehicle was towed to the residence and remained in his possession. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510507March 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle stalls with no warning
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510505March 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle stalls with no warning while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510504March 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle stalls without warning. No lights or notice
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510503March 6, 2023
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At any rate of speed the vehicle stalls and looses power with no warning. No check engine lights or any indicator comes on until the vehicle is already in stall position.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510254March 5, 2023
ENGINE
On the 5.7liter Hemi engines the exhaust manifold bolts break into the block of the engine causing exhaust leak which can potentially get in the cab and cause injury or death. As well the heat shield bolts that cover the exhaust manifold break.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510258March 5, 2023
ENGINE
Ram 5.7 hemi engine exhaust manifold leak ticking sound if it’s not fix or the bolt snap the smoke coming from the exhaust can be suck on the vent and can have a carbon monoxide poisoning inside the truck please I just found out that it’sbeen a known problem for dodge ram trucks and nothing is being done by the company to recall or fix such problem than you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510114March 4, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Code p0850 for the tcm. Transmission would not go in park it happened 3 times on 3/3/2023 and 2 time 3/4/2023 truck would not shutoff due to the issue engine light came on and remains on. Had to set emergency brake so truck wouldn't roll and jump start the following morning because ignition had to stay on after seeing a chunk of snow fall off the transmission about 18"x10"and 6"thick it now shifts to park engine light remains
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510180March 4, 2023
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My name is [XXX]. I purchased a 2019 ram limited about three months ago. I noticed every time it rains. The rear of my roof has water stains. And my rear window leaks water. I have pictures and videos to show proof. 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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