Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11485745September 21, 2022
SEAT BELTS, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
-SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT ON DRIVER SIDE -WAS PROVEN TO DEALER SHIP -DIDNT WANT TO FIX (GLENDALE DODGE - LOS ANGELES -KEY INGITION TURN OFF BY IT SELF WHEN STARTING TRANSMISSION LOSS POWER FAILE SWTICH GEARS DURING TRAFFIC - MILLAGE ON TRUCK 47K
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485748September 21, 2022
SEAT BELTS, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, he pulled on his seat belt for adjustment and the seat belt would not retract. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V580000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate as needed with a roaring sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while decelerating he heard a clicking sound as if the transmission had shifted gears. The contact stated the vehicle accelerated and then operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485771September 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving the radio console( a/c, etc) and odometer turned off for 3 minutes while the remained running. This has happened up to 6 times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485734September 21, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
When traversing from one hwy to another on an off ramp at 39 mph the truck suddenly accelerated like the pedal was pushed to the floor, speed jumped to 55mph in a flash. I hit the brakes hard once and then again to stop the sudden acceleration. Truck had a mind of its own. Dangerous situation, fortunately no one was in front of me to run into.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485375September 20, 2022
ENGINE
2013 Dodge Ram 1500 big horn 2wd 5.7 v8 160000 rebuild valves , rocker arms,push rods ,cam,gaskets, and lifters all damaged bad lifters ate the cam destroyed everything. About 5thousand dollars for the job . Please help seen this happening to other trucks and cars
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485420September 20, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Said there will not be any recall fixed anytime soon
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485260September 19, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Digital dash display very seldom lights up so I can't track tire pressure, mileage and warning lights It should light up when the door opens
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485336September 19, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Over time, the folding mechanism of both side mirrors have deteriorated to the point that the mirrors move with wind resistance while driving. The side mirrors need to be constantly adjusted while driving to maintain visibility. This is a widely recognized issue among Ram 1500 owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485361September 19, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle turns off while driving without any errors or warnings. Vehicle turned off more than 10 times during my commute home when slowing either to turn or coming to a complete stop at a light/stop sign. Vehicle turns completely off and then abruptly applied the parking brake and clunks into park. Vehicle turns off an multiple speeds. When scanning saw the following stored messages. U0159-00 Lost Communication with Parking Assist Control Module U045A-00 Implausible Data Received From Parking Assist Module There is no warning when it stops in order to allow for safely pulling off and the application of the parking brake and slamming into park is abrupt and jarring. No way to restart till vehicle is completely stopped in traffic and then have to shift back into drive. Had more than one vehicle approach quickly as vehicle stalled on a single lane road after a sharp turn with no place to pull off. Vehicle was purchased used with around 20k and have driven it for 4,000 miles trouble free. There appears to be lots of people with similar experiences and no known solution or recall for the 2020 model but there might be ones for the 2021 and 2022. No appointments available at local dealers, trying to get it in, but not safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485016September 18, 2022
ENGINE
in my case it's the hemi tick i took my truck to the dealer they said that i didn't have the tick now but the tech told me if I wanted to replace the lifter and cam it would cost me 6,000.00. The problem is that the oil pump doesn't pump oil into the lifter when idling it's a faulty oil pump and Chrysler isn't taken responsibility. I think it's models from 2013 to 2019 it should be a recall on those models for the oil pump and damage that it causes
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484922September 17, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
^ months ago my truck would not start and the doors would not unlock using the keyfob. Had it towed to the dealer and they said it was the module for the key system not communicating. after 2 months they finally installed a new module. Took the truck home and it stalled on me 3 time at 70mph and the interstate. Took back to the dealer and they contacted Ram engineers and they told them it was a broken wire . Finally got the truck but would not start the next day. I have researched and found that the TIPMs were going to be recalled but it was denied. Yesterday 9/16/22 I was told the truck was ready and when I went to pick it up it wouldnt start. Is there going to be a recall on the TIPMs?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484904September 16, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The in-dash audio system is shorting out. GPS will not work; U-Connect cannot make or receive calls (safety issue); U-Connect will make random phone calls over and over again, causing the driver to try and stop the calls while driving (safety issue); radio changes constantly between radio, Sirius, Aux and Phone (you cannot turn it off). It also affects the a/c and heat. I cannot believe this issue has not been recalled. I understand it is a real problem in the Ram trucks. Dodge needs to take care of this immediately! I do not drive the truck much because it is dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484637September 15, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle would start to hesitate and shake then decelerate without warning. The contact also stated that while accelerating at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484721September 15, 2022
STEERING
Three weeks ago, my electrical power steering failed in a parking lot. This locked up the steering wheel going 10 mph. After this, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to move and almost resulted in a collision. I then restarted my truck and the issue went away; however, my steeirng wheel continued to drift and not maintain a straight direction. Two weeks later, roughly 700 miles, the same issue happened again. This time, however, I was travelling roughly 65 mph when the steering failed. A warning popped up on the dashboard only after the steering system failed. This was extremely dangerous because had I not been on a straight road this would have certainly caused my vehicle to crash. This issue was confirmed yesterday by my local Ram dealership. They told me and quoted me that I need to have my "Electric Power Steering Module (Rack)" replaced. The vehicle has not been inspected by Mopar or the FCA, but I did talk to the FCA on the phone--they refused to help. The warning light appeared both times during steering failure, but after the steeirng had already failed--no advance notice.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484727September 15, 2022
ENGINE
Mid-year 2022 began noticing a ticking sound coming from the truck’s engine bay. The sound seems to lessen or stop after the engine has warmed up. Have not had the vehicle inspected at dealer but local mechanic believes these issues are related to the manifold bolts due to this being a recurring problem on RAM models with the Hemi engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484441September 14, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The problem I’m having it does not let me add fuel into the tank. Without cutting off fifty times when I
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484527September 14, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear window area not sealing properly from issues with body causing water to leak into the cabin. This is causing mold growth, electrical shorts and possible fires. There are hundreds of trucks dealing with this issue discussing this via online forums. Many are breaking the rear windows just to have insurance fix it, some are slapping silicone everywhere to stop the leaks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484225September 13, 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 while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle shook, a warning chime sounded, and the vehicle failed to start up as needed, without warning. An independent mechanic was able to inspect the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by the fuel pump. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts 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 140,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484233September 13, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2017 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 while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle lost power and lunged intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. However, the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484265September 13, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to a faulty engine with the Etorque system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,623.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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