Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11450144February 3, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving on at 75 mph with the cruise control on I went to reset the MPG and the screen was blank. Started pressing the left/right arrows and the entire cluster restarts (power cycles). I was able to repeat it several more times and capture it on film, link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saQ_5ezRV-0
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450159February 3, 2022
ENGINE
When the engine was started a ticking sound is heard, this has been happening for approximately 6 months. The ticking would go away after the engine was run for approximately 10 minutes. The truck now has 82639 miles on it and the ticking had gotten worse. I took the truck to the dealer, Dallas Dodge they reported that several of the exhaust bolts/studs have broken (confirmed 6) and the gaskets and the bolts needed to be replaced. My concern with this issue is with an exhaust leak I am worried that this could allow carbon monoxide into the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449852February 2, 2022
AIR BAGS
I received a pre-notice regarding the side airbag recall associated with my vehicle just after it was issued (Aug. 2021). I have been in touch with my local dealership many times, with a response to check back later. Since the initial notice, I have received nothing on the status or remedy concerning this recall. Being that airbags are a vital safety system, it is my assessment that the manufacturer should stop dragging their feet on this recall and provide a solution.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449875February 2, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449849February 2, 2022
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While traveling over a speed bump at approximately 5 mph, truck will stall, "autocorrect shift" and apply emergency brake. Vehicle is a 2021 eTorque.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449796February 1, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the power steering assist failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,935.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449817February 1, 2022
STEERING
Driving when the power steering quit working. Extremely hard to steer , luckily I was in a low traffic area. Could have been catastrophic. A warning lamp that looked like a steering wheel and exclamation point appeared after the fact. Very dangerous and a hazard
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449574January 31, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1) The Fuel Pump broke on our 2019 Ram Big Horn. It only has around 40,000 miles on it. We had it towed to the dealership. They are going to replace the fuel pump mid to end of February due to part shortage. My wife was on the entry roadway to I95 when without warning the truck puttered and died on the entrance ramp. There was no warning lights, messages etc. Luckily she puttered to the side out of the way of speeding cars getting on I95. According to the dealership they have no idea how the fuel pump died. The dealership is the only party that inspected the vehicle. 2) The second problem we are having with the Ram, is the dashboard lights flicker on off for no particular reason. It just happens when it feels like it. We brought it to the dealership and of course it didn’t happen to them so they have no idea why the dashboard lights are going on and off. The rear defroster isn’t working. The battery died as well. We feel there is some type of electrical problem with the truck. We do not believe a vehicle with only 40,000 miles would have the fuel pump die. I know other Ram trims (2500, 3500 etc)have had recalls due to fuel pumps dying and dashboard lights going on and off for no reason. I think this is a problem that needs attention! My wife could have been killed on the ramp to I95
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449618January 31, 2022
SEAT BELTS
I was dropping my child off at school. She said the seat belt was stuck. So her brother went to help her . Then she started screaming the seat beat was stuck around her waist . She could not breath. I parked the truck and ran around to help her. The seat belt was locked up I could not get it to release. The school principal saw the commotion and asked if she could help . I told her to grab a knife or scissors we need to cut the seat belt off. She ran and grabbed scissors and I cut the seat belt. She could have died if I was not at the right place at the right to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449640January 31, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Purchased truck from Covert Dodge in Taylor, TX 2019. Mid-End 2019 started having issues with the fuel pump would not fuel vehicle without constantly shutting off. This is a very annoying situation and eats up a great deal of time. I have to hold it where it barely runs the fuel in order to get it to fuel for more then 2 seconds. Gas attendant at Costco just thought I did not know how to fuel my truck and he too had the same issue. Dodge needs to own up to the problem and fix it. There are plenty of complaints about the issue. I do not think my next vehicle will be a dodge only because they do not own up to the well known problem. Did receive a letter about the fuel tank strap. I do not think that is the issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449651January 31, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TAILGATE OPENS WHILE DRIVING THEN WILL NOT LATCH SHUT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449453January 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was trying to back out of my driveway and when I shifted to R my backup camera was black. I tried several times and no luck to get it to work. Googled it and it seems to be a common problem for RAM.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449484January 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Power steering intermittently failing, then completely failed and is very hard to turn.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449234January 28, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2016 RAM TRUCK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CAST IRON EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AND THE BOLTS BROKE OFF CAUSING A LEAK. THE FAILURE OCCURED AT APPROIMATELY 50,000 MILES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449244January 28, 2022
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Backup camera is not working suddenly and proximity sensors neither
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449279January 28, 2022
ENGINE
Chrysler (RAM) truck 2017 3.6 pentstar enjine 3.6L Oil Filter Housing Leak - vehicle has 50 k miles on it. vehicle oil has pumped out of the engine due to this faulty oil filter housing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449302January 28, 2022
STEERING
Especially at slow speeds steering is stiff and hard to turn. It is especially dangerous cornering as it tends to stay in direction of turn. I'm scheduled to have this looked at by the Dealership 2/07/22.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449321January 28, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started drifting to the right into the opposite lane. The contact manually steered the vehicle to keep the vehicle centered in the lane. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle but found no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449193January 27, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WILL NOT ACCEPT GAS FROM THE GAS PUMP AND THIS IS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS THE GAS ATTENDANT TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL RAM TRUCKS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448931January 26, 2022
POWER TRAIN
While I am driving my Rebel the transmission pops out of the driving gear while driving which makes me have no power when on the road. I have to come to a complete stop and put my truck into park and then back into drive before I can take off. Every time this has happened I have almost got hit by other cars with my family in the truck with me. Chrysler customer service rep hung up on me today and said there is nothing they can do about it. My dealer told me they can’t duplicate the problem so come pick up your truck. Not sure what to do, but I know I’m scared for anyone to drive this truck because it can be deadly. DCH Dodge of Temecula Ca sold me this truck I hope they can fix this problem for me. Chrysler has been useless they obviously don’t care about there customers lives. This is my 2nd transmission with only 35k miles on my truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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