8.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,250
Average Mileage:
92,250 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. remove and put back fuses and it will work a few hours (1 reports)
  3. replace TIPM unit (1 reports)
  4. replaced A/C (1 reports)
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problem #6

Aug 012018

Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 139,000 miles

This is the TIPM crap acting up. The car will lock, unlock, even start for no reason. I walked out 1 day and it was unlocked and started with the windows down without my knowledge. The AC will work fine if I remove the fuses and put them back in, but only until I turn off the engine. I live in TN, it's HOT down here 6 months out of the year and doing this every time I drive is a real pain. The alarm will also go off frequently for no reason. I will never, ever buy a Dodge product again.

- Jerry W., Dickson, US

problem #5

Sep 302016

Ram 1500 SLT V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,654 miles

Only 87,000 miles having to replace the AC! WTF! Of course things go wrong.....right after the warranty expires!

- Deborah M., Cypress, US

problem #4

Aug 012016

Ram 1500 V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 152,000 miles

The fact that Dodge will not admit fault makes me not want to purchase another one of their products. This TIPM issue is serious, and they need to make it right.

- Jarrette H., Fort Worth, TX, US

problem #3

Oct 092012

Ram 1500 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,956 miles

After only three years of use, my air went out in the truck slowly over a two day period. The ac just got warmer and warmer.

- Al F., In, IN, US

problem #2

Oct 292014

Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,633 miles

A/C stopped working, System drained of coolant by itself. When it was refilled, still not working properly and hasn't been fixed by May 2015....

- fja007, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

problem #1

Oct 082012

Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,200 miles

Well, I gave Dodge and those people a fair chance when everyone warned me about buying a Dodge. I have never owned a Dodge but have own a Ford and thought it can't be that bad. How wrong I was. From day 1, there was this awful smell from the AC vent. I brought it in and they told me there was nothing wrong. Maybe someone was smoking in the vehicle. I don't smoke and no one in my family does. After a few months, I keep on hearing a grinding sound from the transmission. Again, I brought it in and they told me they can't reproduce the problem/sound. Afterwards, my CEL comes on, oil pressure sensor.. Now, my AC dies. This vehicle has 3900miles on it.

- mvthai, Baton Rouge, LA, US