Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11459143March 31, 2022
ENGINE, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
Engine shut off from a quick stop. After I pressed the gas to go again rolled through intersection and stopped. Had to be put in park restarted and take the e-brake off to get to go again
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459083March 31, 2022
POWER TRAIN, VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 ISSUES. #1 STEREO SCREEN SAYS OVER HEATING SHUTTING DOWN #2 RADIO SCREEN TURNS BLUE SAYS SCREEN OVERHEATING SHUTTING DOWN. SERIUS RADIO KEEPS REMOVING FROM RADIO. #3 WHEN BRAKING THE CAR WILL THRUST FORWARD AS IN A PUSH, PUSHING YOU HARD INTO THE CAR STOPPED AHEAD OF YOU. THE HARDER THE BRAKING THE HARDER THE THRUST/PUSH. (THIS IS A MAGER SAFETY CONCERN) ITS NOT IF YOU GET INTO A ACCIDENT IT IS WHEN. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2022 RAM 1500 BRAKING(EITHER TRANSMISSION OR POWER TRAIN) BUT IT IS BAD I ALMOST GOT INTO SEVERAL REAR END COLLISIONS DUE TO THE DODGES THRUST WHEN BRAKING. I SPOKE TO SOMEONE ELSE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS AT THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND OWNS A 2022 DODGE REAM AND HE STATED HIS DODGE RAM HAS THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE FORCEFUL THRUST WHEN BREAKING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. #4 ELECTRICAL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459036March 30, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving to work and heard metallic grinding noise. Pulled over to see front of gas tank almost on the ground. Upon inspection strap broke through the bracket on frame. It is rotted. Very dangerous. Why is in not recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459032March 30, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after driving the truck home from the dealer he heard a whistling sound coming from the window. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who changed the weather seal on the window however, the issue still remained. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer who then replaced the weather seal on the door however, the whistling continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459029March 30, 2022
ENGINE
The engine cut off while driving out of the intersection and killed in the middle of the lane. Thankfully no cars were coming at the time. Had there been traffic, I was a sitting duck. This has happened multiple times while pulling out into the intersection- always happening from a slow start. There are no warnings/alarms from the vehicle when this happens. The truck is less than 1 yr old.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458852March 29, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the tailgate unlatched independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he had experienced the failure for a second time, while towing his camper. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was referred to the local dealer. The contact took the vehicle to local dealer and was referred to an auto body shop for assistance. The contact took the vehicle to the auto body shop and was informed that the tailgate needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458627March 28, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
On Sunday March 27, 2022 my daughter and I were in my 2017 Ram 1500 Bighorn 5.7 liter Hemi, driving east bound on a major road leading from my neighborhood. We were going about 50 mph when the entire dash board lit up like a Christmas tree, windshield wipers, radio volume going up and down, all sensors going off, and the entire speedometer went black, all of this happened going full speed, oh, and the gear shift knob turned off!!!! I couldn’t control my vehicle at all. All of this happened and then it just went black, no speedometer, no gear shifter, and no steering control!! I want to remind you that I was driving with my child in the truck!! It is now at my local mechanic with the truck completely bricked. No power whatsoever, gear is stuck, and the key fob is stuck in ACC and they cannot get it out. This needs to be investigated asap. If I was in the highway we would have killed ourselves and possibly someone else. I lost all control over my vehicle due to some freak electrical issue Chrysler refuses to fix. Maybe a fat lawsuit will help. If you research the complaints on this vehicle, you will see this is not the first time this has happened. Does someone, or a family, have to die first before you will respond?!! This is on you Chrysler to do the right thing. Recall these trucks ASAP. I swear to you someone is going to die if you do not act now!! I’m a combat veteran who has been in actual combat, and this was one of the most terrifying incidents of my life, mainly because my babygirl was in there with me. For the price I paid for this truck, it should be darn near bulletproof. Sad day when American manufacturers put profit over people.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458630March 28, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle stalled and forced the transmission into Park while driving. Vehicle came to an instant halt. If this would’ve happened on a highway speeds this could have posed a serious safety risk. Vehicle very often stalls right after starting and the problem has been getting increasingly worse and more often. The vehicle has not been inspected by anybody and there are no warning lights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458706March 28, 2022
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
The contact owned a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 60-65 MPH on the highway, he crashed head-on into a culvert. The driver side air bag failed to deploy, and the front driver’s side seat belt failed to retract. A police report was filed. The ambulance arrived on scene and transported the driver to the hospital where he suffered from a chipped and fractured vertebrae. The driver was the only occupant at the time of the failure. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where the insurance company was retrieving the vehicle from. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11458711March 28, 2022
AIR BAGS
AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALLED, AND I SUFFERED INJURIES.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11458714March 28, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Driving 60 mph down the highway in North Dallas, no vehicles around me in close proximity, went under an overpass, the truck braked severely, no skid but a very abrupt slowing to 10-15 mph, if anyone was behind us, it would have caused a major wreck. Pulled over and turned off the front collision warning system until I could get it reported. The message it flashed on the dash was unknown object encountered. I have not taken it back to the dealer. No police were called because there was no accident, just very scary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458553March 27, 2022
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Timing chain cover leaking oil for 2nd time with only 32,000 miles on the vehicle. Ram dealer repaired once already in 2022. Loosing antifreeze but dealer says the vehicle is not. Service def system comes on at random and says see dealer. While this is happening it does a count down on the temperature gauge in the dash and check engine light comes on. Dealer say they can’t find anything wrong.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458466March 26, 2022
STEERING
I noticed about 2 weeks ago that my steering was becoming difficult. I brushed it off at first, but certain cold mornings, it is becoming harder to steer. My steering wheel also requires force to turn it straight after engaging in a turn, it does not assist. I took it to a National Tire and Battery and they confirmed that my Ram 1500 needs a new rack and pinion. They also informed me that no where around has any in stock, or even know if/when they’ll get one. So I am stuck driving a truck where I could lose my steering at any moment. I believe my truck should be a part of 16V-167 recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458291March 25, 2022
AIR BAGS
I received a recall letter from FCA for SAFETY RECALL Y63/NHTSA 21V-632 approximately SEVEN months ago. As of today 3/25/2022 a fix is not available according to FCA!!! How can FCA have a recall when they don't have a fix? And how can NHTSA allow FCA to drag their feet on a SAFETY RECALL? I am very disappointed in FCA and MOST of all with NHTSA, to allow a SAFETY problem to exist with out a fix for such a LONG period of time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458304March 25, 2022
STEERING
Intermittent loss of power steering. Steering fights driver input when turning in either direction, when straightening out from a turn & gradual road curves. Inspected by competent mechanic. EPS rack & pinion failing at 22,300 miles on vehicle. EPS serial # not affected by FCA recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458237March 24, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The contact's father owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, an abnormal odor was detected and a loud sound was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and inspected under the hood. She noticed that the battery had exploded, with cracks on the casing and battery acid leakage. The check engine, battery, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that no codes appeared after they replaced the battery. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had a jumpstart from Triple A towing company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458244March 24, 2022
ENGINE
Two right rear exhaust manifold bolts broke causing a potential exhaust leak into the cabin.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458108March 24, 2022
ENGINE
Stopped at stop sign, attempted left turn, vehicle stalled, mid turn. Was able to pull over to right side shoulder, vehicle applied brake and went to park and engine off push button went to off from the run position. Vehicle is 2021 limited longhorn 5.7 hemi etorque.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457928March 23, 2022
ENGINE
The truck just shut off, couldn’t get it started or move it out of traffic. I was out of state and 560 miles from home. No warning lights, no issues just cut off!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458000March 23, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My side boxes do not open with key button and do not unlock with button on key and my bolts broke on exhaust manifold on drivers side and passenger side 4 bolts total
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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