Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11497342December 13, 2022
STEERING
Steering power assist failed, luckily in a parking lot. Steering warning light illuminated and there was no power assist. Obviously loss of power assist is a real danger to me and any vehicle or pedistrian nearby. Drove another 5 miles, with great steering difficulty, to an appointment. Shut vehicle off 45 minutes. When I restarted, steering warning light was off and steering worked normally. Have not been able to duplicate the problem. Current mileage is 64000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497360December 13, 2022
ENGINE
I just purchased my truck in November 2022 and noticed an audible ticking noise coming from the engine immediately after start-up. After having the vehicle inspected by an ASE mechanic, it was discovered that the manifold bolts had broken on each warped manifold which was likely causing the ticking sound. Because of the defective manifold bolts, this exhaust leak created a dangerous situation while the Hemi engine was running and possibly resulted in a failed emissions test required to obtain a license plate in metro Atlanta, GA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497346December 13, 2022
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle is equipped with “e-torque” auto stop/start feature. Was driving vehicle about 20-25 mph on road within grocery store parking lot area and approached stop sign. As I came to a stop the vehicle shut the engine off like normal and as I released the brake (which is when the vehicle automatically starts again) it started and I turned right to have the engine shut off again with no warning. Vehicle came to stop on road with traffic and automatically shifted vehicle into park and set e-brake. I didn’t know what happened at the moment and was confused why I lost power. I started the engine again and shifted into drive and deactivated the parking brake. Called dealer immediately after and made an appt for vehicle to be seen. No warning lights persisted after the incident took place. Seems like a very serious safety issue that should be investigated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497307December 13, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Tailgate Opened by it self while driving down the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496913December 11, 2022
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There were two (2) separate Repair orders performed in late July 2022 by dealership on 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn truck. Afterwards, on 7/21/22 the Fire Dept responded to our home since new 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 truck with 1,225 miles was “leaking gasoline⛽️ from engine compartment. The gasoline leak was pouring out the engine compartment onto the driveway and down into the street. This potential fire 🔥 dilemma occurred just 2 weeks after dealership had replaced “all the fuel injectors” in the engine. This was a dangerous situation my husband and family were put in due to thus defective truck. In addition, since the inception of leasing this truck the MIL light blinks constantly with daily notification regarding “Powertrain Engine Malfunction”! Seems very negligent for Manufacturer and dealership to have a defective truck that risks the consumer’s life and the safety of their family with a fire hazard!🔥 This defective truck had another repair order on Nov. 29, 2022 when truck began revving on its own and then lost power on roadway. We had to have the truck towed back to dealership yet again & again. This major defect occurred when the truck lost power while driving and the electrical dashboard oil / transmission indicators were acting erratically. Basically, the repair order indicates that the dealership replaced the same fuel injector that they replaced in back in July 2022 (twice for same replacement part). Lastly,, even after seven repairs the check engine light is continuously going on (indicating never ending mechanical problems). The dealership has never fixed this issue either since the truck is beyond repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496878December 10, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While parking my truck, it had an unintended acceleration and my foot was not on the gas peddle. I was going about 1-2mph and the truck picked up speed unexpectedly and collided with my garage wall. I am unsure what component malfunctioned and it has not yet been inspected. Myself and my baby were in the car and luckily I was able to stop by hitting the brakes and putting the car in park. It continued to pull forward even with my foot on the brake. There was no warning or codes prior to or after the incident.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496700December 9, 2022
ENGINE
There are thousands and thousands of cases involving exhaust manifold cracks and bolts breaking. This should be a recall 1000% as the aluminum heads heat and cool at one temperature and the cast iron exhaust manifold heat and cool differently, This causes the bolts to break or manifolds to crack creating a leak and a very expensive repair. Please look into this, it is not fair and the manufacturer is well aware of this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496740December 9, 2022
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On April 29, 2022 while driving 75mph pulling a trailer my truck (Ram 1500 3.0L Ecodiesel) lost full power and electrical. When taken to the dealership for repair, they found that the crank shaft position sensor tone ring attached to the flywheel had become delaminated and caused the entire truck to shut down. When I inquired about a separate recall NHTSA Recall No. : 20V-475, but was told that didn't include my truck. I believe that FCA did not include all the vehicles possible in the previous recall and are putting people at risk as a result.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496705December 9, 2022
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
vehicle stalled and shut off while merging into traffic. Dash lit up and ebrake engaged. No check engine light after incident.Extremely unsafe and could have caused an accident on coming traffic had to swerve out the way to avoid an accident. No prior warnings and has happened twice now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496593December 8, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2019 ram classic problem filling gas tank
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496621December 8, 2022
POWER TRAIN, STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, a flashing warning light appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was restarted, and the power steering functionality returned. The contact then stated while driving 20 MPH, several unknown warning lights appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact waited 5 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the gear shifter failed to move out of park(P). The contact waited for several minutes and was able to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle lost power steering functionality again. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V020000 (Steering). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, and both confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496681December 8, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I took my truck to the dealer Early 2022 for the recall. they couldn't help due to the shortage on the parts. I kept going every month because my truck was stalling. they kept telling me to leave them my email address and they will contact me when they get the parts for the recall. on August 30. I was driving on the freeway. I lost power. my truck couldn't go over 30 then declined to 25 then to 20mph. My truck start heating up really fast. I pulled a side and tow it to the dealer. Dealer stated that my crankshaft was cracked. I truly believe it cracked due to the recall. My high Presure fuel pump was defective and it cause my truck to overheat and crack the engine. I need Help. I ordered another engine which cost me $13,000.00 without the Instulation, now I have to wait till the dealer get an engine and they will charge me the instulation on top it which it will probably end up costing me near to $20,000 This happen all because of Dodge defective part from the recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496682December 8, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I experienced a loss of power while driving roughly 2 months ago while driving on the highway. I took my truck to an independent shop, who diagnosed the problem as a premature failure of the High Pressure Fuel Pump. They informed me that the fuel pump is under recall warranty, and I should take my truck to the dealer to have the recall fulfilled. The dealer informed me that the recall could not be performed on my vehicle, due to a lack of recall parts. I have called Chrysler Customer care, who informed me there is no way for Chrysler to help me until the recall parts become available which could take months or years to produce. I also called Ram Customer care and received a similar solution to fulfilling the recall. At this moment in time, my truck is completely immobile. I am without a vehicle to commute to and from work or school. I am a college student that cannot afford to dish out the money necessary to fix my truck, when the problem should be fixed under recall warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496373December 7, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and idling, the vehicle inadvertently rolled forward without warning. The vehicle rolled forward and pinned his brother to the front driver’s side box located at the opening of the garage door. Medical attention was required. The contact’s brother was later declared deceased. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer nor the dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Manufacturer Safety recall issued NHTSA #22V-904 Recall #ZB8 2019 - 2022 D TRUCK TAILGATE LATCH ALIGNMENT Status: Remedy available
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#11496508December 7, 2022
AIR BAGS
I was in an accident, I hit a bale of hay doing 65 mph that a local farmer lost off the back of his feed truck. My air bags DID NOT deploy. I never had any warning lights on my dash warning me to service air bags. Thankfully I wasn’t severely injured and walked away with no more then a sore and bruised body and shaken up nerves.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496184December 6, 2022
STEERING
While driving, the truck lost power steering and the EPS light came on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496260December 6, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated and the message "Fuel throttle Control" was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle would not exceed 20 MPH. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496323December 6, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Discovered a wet carpet under rubber floor mats with no water visible on the surface of the vehicle. Sent to dealer to discover cause of leak. Turns out the body under the driver-side fender has a gaping hole where weld failed. Structural damage visible. Water was getting through this hole and causing water damage. Manufacture defect likely
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496300December 6, 2022
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES
Was driving less than 10 mph and we to make a left turn. As I turned the engine shut down and the emergency brake came on. I was stuck in the intersection. I have less than 200 miles on the truck. I was finally able to restart it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496117December 5, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Driving 75 on a regular highway and all of a sudden loud clunk and loss of ability to drive and almost caused truck to run into a ditch. Complete fracture of bracket on top of Axel Assembly causing CV Axel to completely come undone and damage to the front end.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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