Ram 2500 Complaints

468 consumer complaints on file.

#11479477August 16, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I recently purchased a 2022 Ram 2500 equipped with the u-connect 5 system and the 12 inch display screen. The 12 inch screen controls all radio, navigation, phone and climate functions. After driving the truck for an extended period of time, the 12 inch screen will lock up and all functions are lost. I was told by the dealer to "reset" the display by pressing the volume and tuning buttons simultaneously, and after that to do a "hard reset" through the radio controls. This does correct the problem, but it will eventually lock up again. The dealer advised me they must be able to recreate the problem to diagnose it. They also advised due to the extended drive time for the problem to occur, they would probably not be able to recreate the situation. I have contacted Ram and u-connect about the issue, and they too advise the dealer must be able to recreate the problem to fix it. They also indicated they have never had anyone else complain about the screen locking up. When I google this issue I have found numerous articles online posted by people experiencing the same issue, so I know I am not alone. My reason for contacting NHTSA is the loss of the climate controls, specifically the windshield defroster, when the radio screen is locked up. Many times in my life I have found the need to very quickly activate the front windshield defroster to maintain visibility. I am concerned if the screen is locked up, and the defroster cannot be activated, a crash may occur.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478386August 9, 2022
POWER TRAIN
In June 2021, this vehicle literally drove away while in the park gear. It was running and accelerated across a state highway, down an embankment and 200 feet into a cornfield while pulling a trailer. I immediately called Ram and they did perform an investigation. They subsequently offered to buy the vehicle back, which I declined. This vehicle has been in for warranty work on the transmission several times with this being the result. They have offered to diagnose and repair it, which it is still under warranty anyway. I have not received a copy of their inspection yet, but this could have been a very deadly situation which has gone unaddressed so far. There was over 10,000 dollars in damages done to the vehicle.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477429August 3, 2022
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
When decelerating at transmission shift point the engine will accelerate 200 to 500 rpm with no gas applied. The vehicle will lurch forward. Additional breaking is required to prevent possible incidents. Dealer say no codes so nothing they can do issue is repeatable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474273July 16, 2022
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
When turning on a highway exit ramp approximately 60mph Adaptive steering may have caused vehicle to not turn adequately and begin to go off the road. Lane keep assist failed to keep or even attempt to keep vehicle in lane and on the road. Adaptive steering may have prevented corrective action to prevent incident. Vehicle struck a guard rail as a result which potentially could have been fatal. No testing, investigation, or inspection has been conducted at this time. No warnings or messages were displayed.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468697June 10, 2022
EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500 hauling a 2019 Keystone Avalanche 395 with a B&W Companion Slider fifth-wheel trailer hitch. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer was wobbling. Upon inspection, the contact's husband noticed that the fifth-wheel trailer hitch was loose and the bolts had been severed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the bolts would be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467743June 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
traveling at slow speeds the motor has abruptly died, loss of steering, acceleration, and brakes were a result. Message came up on dash to shift the truck to park. The parking bake automatically was applied when vehicle slowed to approximately 3 mph leaving the truck stranded in the middle of a intersection one time and once in the roadway. Shifting the truck to park and the truck started up as if nothing had happened. No codes no check engine light.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466675May 30, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The tailgate unlocked and dropped, hitting the trailer jack and damaging the tailgate. The tailgate was locked and shut, this was confirmed before we left the house. The tailgate dropped sometime while driving to another location. The truck is available for inspection. This put others at risk as we had large amount of very large agates in the bed of our truck we were transporting on a very busy road. This problem just happened today. It has not been inspected as of today. There were no warnings or messages notifying us of this problem. Please let us know how to proceed, there is now damaged to our new truck which we take much pride in caring for!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460249April 9, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Recall was completed on 4/9/22 but is showing incomplete when searching the vin. Thank you for regards to this matter
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460078April 7, 2022
TIRES
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: TransForce AT, Tire Size: LT275/70/R18, DOT Number: VN15TR91821. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T002000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact to take the vehicle to another dealer located 2.5 hours away. The contact declined. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459639April 5, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The manufacturer has failed to remedy the situation in a timely manner. As shown in this complaint forum, the recall was issued March 10. I did not take delivery until March 24 with no mention of the recall. I received the notice in the mail on April 4. The dealer says April 14 before I can get in for a 10 minute software update! So, now it's my problem! I can sit and stare at my new $75,000 truck, or I can choose to drive an unsafe vehicle. No choice when it comes time for the update, I have a 200 mile, one way drive to get to the dealer. The manufacturer and the dealer were well aware of this problem BEFORE they took my money and sent me down the road in an unsafe vehicle. I think that is criminal. Everyone is treating this as a software "glitch". For me it comes after 2 years of swapping paper with FCA in order to settle on an Eco Diesel. Remember the Eco Diesel? Makes one wonder if it's a glitch or standard business practice at FCA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456550March 14, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Driver-side windshield does not defrost for a long time while the right side (passenger side) defrosts properly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455502March 7, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
DEF sensor malfunctions, threatening to limit vehicle to 5 mph or stop completely. This is because DEF fluid freezes in cold weather. Sensor reads that DEF tank is empty, even when it is full. Contacted local dealer who confirmed the issue and noted that it is a prevalent problem and he has a backlog of trucks with the same issue. I consider this a safety issue, as I could be stranded on the road in winter conditions or not have access to my vehicle in case of emergency. Google search shows that this is a significant issue affecting many people. Dealer said that the only solution is to put the vehicle in a heated garage for several days to defrost the DEF and allow the sensor to reset. They currently have a backlog of several weeks. And then what happens when you get it back? You hope it doesn't refreeze and strand you on the road somewhere?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454623March 1, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This is a 2022 Ram 2500 Long Horn with teh 6.7L Cummings Diesel. I have owned it for 30 days and it has 1475 miles on the odometer. The Service DEF System came on and after talking with the local dealership, the DEF sensor and or DEF pump has failed due to the DEF freezing. They have explained that this is a know issue and has affected the 2019 to present model year. After doing extensive research on neumorous blogs, it is a much larger problem than the dealer is letting on. It appears to be created by a design change that took place in 2019 and is caused by the DEF fluid itself freezing in the tank damaging the DEF sensor. DEF freezes at -12 so those of us living in areas where it may hit -12 are all affected by this situation and in reality, have spend 60k plus on a vehicle that we cannot operate. Either the DEF needs to be redesigned to not freeze or Ram needs to redesign, or go back to what they had that worked, the DEF system. This is not only an emmisions issue it is also a saftey issue. If the DEF system does not work, the vehicle does not meet the current emmisions standards. If the vehicle goes into limp in mode, you have strandad customers along side the road becomming a safety hazard and if the limp in mode happens at highway speeds, who knows the effectis on the vehicle as it slows down and creats a hazzard on the highway. Please work with RAM to remedy this situation so those of us with a 61k + boat anchor can use their trucks as they intended to when they spent their hard earned money to do so.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450363February 4, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After winter snow 3 inches when electric deployed running boards were deployed to enter vehicle when stepping on to the running board ir was found to be covered is black ice. This caused loss of traction and slipping. No injuries occurred but were very likely if not for some luck. The current design allows for melting snow to drip down rhe doors and freeze on the running boards that are recessed under the truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450359February 4, 2022
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated the heater was not functioning properly. The contact stated that he could hear air coming through the vents however, the windshield was fogging up, causing the contact to not see the roadway clearly. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449629January 31, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After shifting into reverse the infotainment screen sets brightness to full which at night is blinding and causes eyesight visibility to be extremely low when looking at other views to back up like the mirrors or outside the window. This increases the risk of hitting something or someone when in reverse. Instead, the infotainment screen brightness should not change. Specifically during night time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442678December 4, 2021
POWER TRAIN
I purchased a brand new RAM 2500 Limited Cummins. Crew Cab, long bed. I heard online on one of the diesel truck forums that the factory was underfilling the differentials. I checked both differentials, and found that the front was at least 3/4 of a quart low on oil, and the rear was about 1/4 of a quart low. This could potentially cause a crash or wheel lockup if the differential were to fail due to being low on oil!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442452December 2, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Driving highway speed and truck shut off completely. Took to dealer, no issues found. 800 miles later driving highway speed truck shut off again. Took to dealer, no issues found so far. Complete loss of power, power steering, power brakes, etc. Display read, "Press brake and push button to start" while coasting in neutral both times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441790November 27, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
There is inadequate airflow in the front defrosters. It barely defrosts my windshield and makes it very hard to see. The vents just don't seem to produce enough air to defrost the windshield. The first incident happened in the late spring on a chilly wet day. It was ok during the warm summer weather.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441336November 22, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle has a 12" screen in the dash. While Operating the Vehicle, weather notifications keep popping up. I've looked for ways to disable this "feature", even gone as far as cancelling the Sirius connected feature(by calling Sirius).These Pop-ups still persist and are distracting me from paying attention to the road. There is not way to turn these off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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