Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11487317September 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trucks electrical or computers are malfunctioning and draining battery. Causing it to be too weak to start This has occurred twice In our garage. Requiring emergency roadside assistance to jump start. Taken to dealerships three times. They can’t reproduce the problem so they do nothing Of this occurs while driving all systems could fail. Truck has 2438 miles purchased new July 12,2022
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487097September 29, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn intermittently. The contact stated that the “Power Steering Service Required” warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487068September 29, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Car was in drive, I was in traffic (0-5 mph) and the auto brake system engaged. My seat belt was buckled and all the doors were closed. The engine turned to neutral unexpectedly. I was lucky to have enough momentum to pull over. The car then auto shifted itself to park and put its e-brake on. I had to disengage e-brake then push the start button. I’m thankful I wasn’t rear-ended. There was no reason the car should have engaged this safety system. I don’t know of a way to manually over ride this. I’m worried it will happen again and I won’t be so lucky to be able to pull over.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486847September 28, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2016 RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SAFETY RECALL. *LD
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486893September 28, 2022
STEERING
THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING GEAR FAILED. THAT IS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME FIVE TIMES WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY HOME. IT PUT ME INTO THE DITCH AND THE SIDE OF HILL THREE OF THOSE FIVE. HAD THERE BEEN ANY ON COMING TRAFFIC THIS COULD HAVE VERY EASILY TURNED INTO A HEADON COLLISION AS THESE EVENTS CAUSED TOTAL AND COMPLETE LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER OR CONTROL THE TRUCK. LITHIA DODGE IN BILLINGS MONTANA HAS CONFIRMED THE FAILURE OF THE EPS SYSTEM. THE ONLY PEOPLE TO INSPECT THIS ISSUE HAS BEE THE LITHIA DODGES LINE TECHS.THERE WERE NO WARNING LAMPS OR ANY OTHER INDICATIONS OF EMMINENT FAILURE. THIS VEHICLE COULD HAVE KILLED US. LITHIA DODGE HAS TOLD US THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE.. KEEP TRYING TO TELL US THIS IS GOING TO COST 4700.00 THE FIRST TIME THEN 2400. I THINK IT IS. BUT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, IF THERE IS A FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT. WHY DOES IT NOT ALLOW A MANUEL OVERIDE TO OCCUR WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE DRIVER TO AT LEAST STEER THIS THING. AND IM BEING TOLD THAT THEY, WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL....... I DO NOT BELIEVE THEY REMOVED THE SKID PLATE AND REFERENCED THE NUMBER ON THE STEERING GEAR UNIT TO THE NUMBERS LISTED ON THE VB8 RECALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486675September 27, 2022
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recurring issue with warped manifolds that cause broken exhaust bolts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486676September 27, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into Limp Mode. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Berthod Motors Jeep Dodge Chrysler (400 27th St, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, (970)609-9568) but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that there were metal fragments in the fuel system. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was approximately 87,280.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486684September 27, 2022
ENGINE
Took truck into dealer for 15,000 mile service. Dealer installed software update covered by recall notice. Truck was running like Swiss watch when taken to dealer. Less than 200 miles after retaking possession and in the middle of nowhere, 2 plus miles North of Tonopah Nevada the engine quit leaving us stranded in 106 heat. Policeman took us back to Tonopah after seeing us stranded. Truck taken by flatbed trailer next day to dealer in Fernley, Nevada. It has now been 10 weeks and dealer has not been able to identify problem and get truck engine operating. RAM customer service has spewed nothing but platitudes and refused to buy back truck or render assistance to hard working dealer that will fix engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486719September 27, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward and went into Limp Mode. The check engine and the electrical emergency warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not including in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486377September 26, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
My newly purchased vehicle was in the parked position, I took the key out of the car, the Gearshift was hit and the vehicle rolled down my hill in my backyard, hit a tree and was totaled. The Antilock brakes failed on me.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486397September 26, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
The instrument cluster often does not illuminate upon startup and as a result, the odometer, speed, parking sensors among other things do not alert me in the display. Some times upon starting the vehicle it starts up fine, other times it does not light up for a few minutes/miles than turns on, or does not turn on at all. There is currently a recall for this same issue "V83" for 2019 Ram 1500's, which is what I own, but I am told that my VIN was not listed in the recall. There is a lot of chatter online with others describing the same issue. I have not taken it to the dealer or had it inspected yet. This issue started a few months ago, is intermittent, but seems to now be happening every few startups.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486505September 26, 2022
STEERING
Trucks power steering has been clutching out
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486520September 26, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2016 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 that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Electronic Throttle Control message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486557September 26, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The Uconnect 8.4" has a delamination problem that causes the screen to act like it's being touched. This causes distractions because the seats vent/heat turn on/off. The radio station changes frequently. It makes calls from your phone using Bluetooth and the only way to stop it is by using your phone which causes distractions. This is a known problem based on Google searches and Ram/Chrysler should fix this issue before ppl are injured/killed while driving. The u connect screen controls, climate, hazard lights, phone, and other apps which is a huge problem and safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486569September 26, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The frame mount where the front fuel tank strap slides into has corroded out causing my fuel tank strap to release from the frame and allowing my fuel tank to sag in the front.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486303September 25, 2022
STEERING
Steering in the truck has been getting more and more difficult (like I'm losing power steering). No visual defects visible but upon further online research, there have been numerous cases of this, resulting in steering lock-up, potentially causing an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485782September 22, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear window frame has cracked. Allows water into the cabin. Creates awful smell and wet seats. Water drips onto seat belt which will most likely cost it to not work properly over time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485678September 21, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the service electronic control warning light was illuminated and the vehicle went into Limp Mode. The contact was able to drive to his residence while experiencing the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic cleared the code. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure was experienced three days later. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic cleared the fault code and reset the computer. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure again three days later. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for a third time and again the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle needed to have the pressure checked. The dealer stated that the equipment to service the vehicle was not available to them. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to a second local dealer: Baxter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Papillion (14920 Crest Road, Omaha, NE 68138: (402) 819-6852) and was informed that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer also informed the contact that the turbo needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 66,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485701September 21, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel tank strap (rear) rusted and fell off causing the gas tank to hang down dangerously close to the road. The bracket that holds the "T" end of the strap rusted through and the strap fell out. *THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE FOR 08-12 MODELS* I previously owned a 2012 model and had this taken care of under the recall. The 2014 model looks no different to me, but there is no recall issued for it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485731September 21, 2022
ENGINE
Exhaust manifold bolt issue causing exhaust leak. This is a known issue for these engines and Ram will do nothing about the problem. In most areas an exhaust leak because of their defect will cause non inspection pass.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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