10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,888 miles

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problem #54

Dec 112023

1500

  • miles
my turn signal doesn-??t turn off when making a left turn 90% and when making a right 50%

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

problem #53

Oct 302023

1500

  • miles
Vehicle was brought in several times for loose headlights. Each time fastners were replaced. By dealership. Larry Miller boise, ID. Called ram cares they stated nothing was reported to them nor were there any recall. This is a major safety issue and on forums many people state they cannot pass state inspection because the headlights are falling out.

- Caldwell, ID, USA

problem #52

Jul 012021

1500

  • miles
ABS and traction control light come on for no reason. With message of servcice ABS system and service trailer braking system. Also lightning bolt light- (etc control) comes on wont let your truck accelorate or shift. You can unplug the pedal over night and you will get a day or two before it comes back on. I have replaced three different $400 gas pedals within two years

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #51

Jun 252023

1500

  • miles
I can not find specific tow rating for my truck. The sticker on the door only gives payload. -??Towing and Payload-?? in the owner-??s manual has no figures - it only lists 3 websites that either redirect or are broken links. Furthermore, creating a Mopar account and linking my VIN says the following - -?? Sorry, your towing and payload information is not available. Please check your owner's manual for towing and payload details.-?? This puts me in an infinite loop and I have no way of knowing what my specific vehicle is safely rated to tow.

- Lehi, UT, USA

problem #50

May 212023

1500

  • miles
Cruise control sometimes don't work, sunroof leaking

- Lowndesboro, AL, USA

problem #49

May 212023

1500

  • miles
Truck has had issues with cranking but not starting consistently since owning. I have had it towed to multiple dealers who say they can not duplicate the issue. I take it home, drive it for a day or two and then it will crank and not start. I have paid multiple diagnosis fees, I have taken video of the issue and the dealer says they can't go by video they have to duplicate it. I have been stranded multiple times and can't rely on the truck starting when I need to drive it. The fuel pump has had a recall for a year now and dealer says they don't have parts to fix it. I am at a loss, there have been no warning light consistently, sometimes the engine light comes on when this happens and sometimes it does not. Dealer can't fix the fuel pump issue and I can't drive the truck without fear of being stranded and towed to dealer for them to say the same thing every time.

- Wildomar, CA, USA

problem #48

May 242023

1500

  • miles
Repeated alert to service electronic braking system. Had code read it said right front wheel erratic response from wheel speed sensor. Had sensor changed no change to error code, now the traction control light and passenger seat airbag light has come on. This is a 2017 ram tradesmen with approximately 70k mileage

- Richards, TX, USA

problem #47

Feb 232023

1500

  • miles
My family has been exhibiting symptoms of asthma for several years. Recently, while cleaning out my truck I came across a massive mold growth under the backseat of my Ram 1500 which i believe has been the cause of these health issues all along. I've included multiple photos showing the extent of the growth. It appears that water has been running down the rear truck pillars and soaking the interior carpeting/fabric under/behind the rear seat. There are numerous well documented examples of water leak issues in Ram trucks equipped with a sunroof and third brake lights which I believe to be the cause of the mold resulting in my family's asthma related issues. I have previously taken my truck into the dealer for water leak concerns (I had noticed wetness on the front window pillars after a heavy rain). It was recommended at that time that I check/blow out the sunroof drains and not to park the truck on any incline (this is ridiculous). I blew air through the drains (they were perfectly clear with no blockage). I didn't notice further wetness on the front pillars so I didn't pursue the issue again until now. The nature of these water leaks makes them very difficult to detect and poses a serious health risk as the extensive mold growth would not normally be noticeable. Ram should be required to recall trucks with these issues to fix the leaks and provide adequate water management (e.g. properly designed drip tray with water drainage outside of the cabin) in case of future leaks to prevent this safety issue.

- Glen Mills, PA, USA

problem #46

Dec 092022

1500

  • miles
I was filling antifreeze up every couple days then about 2 weeks later I was driving it just shut down, now won't start brought it to a garage said the engine locked up I see there's a recall, but it says not on this one, and it won't start the truck only has 64,000 miles on it.

- Cottage Grove , MN, USA

problem #45

Jan 022023

1500

  • miles
During the rainstorms here in sacramento California water was coming inside the truck. At the dealer it was diagnosed with the 3rd brake light and flapper vents needed replacement that was the cause of water leaks. water was entering on the back cabin and baseboards were flooded. It-€™s a safety hazard because mold started forming real bad. We didn-€™t catch it right away.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #44

Jan 012018

1500

  • miles
1) Driver's side front door seal does not seal. This allows water to run down the door trim and into the dashboard. 2) Rear sliding window allows water to enter the cab. Sometimes this window sticks and will not open/close. I have reported these issues to my local dealer. They checked the issues, but deny the problems.

- Pennsboro, WV, USA

problem #43

Mar 182022

1500

  • miles
Recurring issue with warped manifolds that cause broken exhaust bolts.

- Naches, WA, USA

problem #42

Feb 112022

1500

  • miles
2017 Ram Quad cab truck leaking water into cabin " 3 rd rear brake light gasket replaced and still finding water on front windshield and dash and also under back fold up seat storage compartments filled with water ??? There are numerous complaints re: Ram trucks of different years experiencing same problems why is this not a issue for a recall when this will rot out floor n cause mold on interior carpets and headliners ? My truck has 12,169 miles on it and I feel like it is worthless !!! I didn-€™t buy a fish tank I purchased a very expensive truck that Ram knows has this problem many many times "

- Rochelle Park , NJ, USA

problem #41

Jan 062021

1500

  • miles
Driver side window rattles during the cold weather months. Dealer reviewed the issue multiple times and can not resolve.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #40

Jun 132021

1500

  • miles
The fuel sensor has failed which causes us not to know how much gas is in the vehicle. The vehicle only has 30,800 miles on it. There is another issue that we are currently getting checked. The vehicle would not start even with a jump. After leaving it on trickle charge we got to to start but the traction control light came on the service shifter light came, and it said there were no pressure in the tires. We parked the vehicle and had someone come pick us up due to us not feeling safe because it was shifting weird. We had to have it towed to a dealer and they are currently diagnosing it.

- Butler, PA, USA

problem #39

May 132021

1500

  • miles
When it rains and blows sideways the right passenger floor and door get filled with water. It seems to be coming out of the passenger grab bar. I do not know where it is originating from but it makes my car smell like mold if I am out of town and it rains.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #38

Dec 142020

1500

  • 36,500 miles
My 2017 Dodge Ram is having starting problems in the morning only. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to start. I don't have remote start, it is not the fob, I believe it's the ( win module ) has I have looked up on some Ram chat sites. My truck only has 37K on it and warranty just expired in September...go figure!

- Loveland, CO, USA

problem #37

Jan 222021

1500

  • 32,000 miles
While driving down the road the drivers side window fell into the bottom of the door without any warning or signs of an existing problem. Reacting to this caused me to swerve into the oncoming lane, luckily there was no vehicle close enough to me that I couldn't return to my own lane without incident, from internet searches this appears to be a serious problem reported by thousands of people, and they all say that Dodge has no solution to the problem. I believe it will only be a matter of time before serious injury or possibly death may occur, I am now prepared for this to possibly happen and will not be caught off guard again hopefully.

- Holly, MI, USA

problem #36

Nov 132020

1500

  • 40 miles
Having issues when pumping gas, the gas pump stops when fueling the entire time due to the fueling filler neck. If placing the fuel handle properly it locks onto the fuel neck filler and doesnt let fumes exit and chokes up. Beyond difficult to take off and to pump fuel.

- Lamont, CA, USA

problem #35

Sep 012020

1500

  • 58,000 miles
Broke exhaust manifold warping causing manifold bolt to brake.

- Texarkana, TX, USA

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