10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
39 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
51 / 1
Average Mileage:
30,559 miles

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problem #26

Oct 172019

1500

  • 45,000 miles
My second front impact with my truck. First one was 10K damage impact was 50 mph, then a few months later my airbag light came on. Ram says clock spring needs replaced, I pay them to replace it. 2 weeks later another frontal impact at 45mph, airbags didn't deploy nor the seat belts lock up. My 12 yo daughter hits the dash and now has a concussion. I end up with a disc issue and pinched nerves in my neck. Funny how I pay it get a system fixed and now nothing works. Called dealer talked to melody, she said service manager would call back, never has. I'm considering filing a law suit against Ram and parts supplier.

- Holly Springs, NC, USA

problem #25

Aug 162019

1500 6-cyl

  • 20,807 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's and rear driver's doors of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact's head slammed into the driver's side window and caused a concussion. Both the contact and his wife, who was seated in the front passenger seat, sustained general body soreness and were driven to the emergency room. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The contact called first Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 833-857-9898 (located at 280 E. Washington street, North attleboro, MA 02760) and was referred to the manufacturer to file a complaint. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened an investigation. The contact was provided a case number. The contact later received a letter from the manufacturer, stating that the contact's vehicle did not sustain enough momentum for the air bags to deploy. The failure mileage was 20,807.

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #24

Jun 162019

1500

  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver suddenly swerved to the left and pressed the brake pedal to avoid a collision but the vehicle speed and erroneously accelerated faster causing the driver to lose control and crashed into tree. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported and no police reported was taken. The manufacturer was notified and a representative was sent to examine the vehicle and no problem was found with the vehicle. The local dealer autonation Dodge (21777 katy freeway, katy tx.) was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 37,000. The VIN was not available.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #23

May 102019

1500

  • 21,000 miles
I was in an accident and the air bag light came on after the hit. The impact was on drivers side to middle of the truck and per Dodge there was a drivers side fault code for the left side air bag sensor. This was not inspected by them while it was at the shop after informing them what had happened. I was sent home with no explanation of what was wrong with air bags. They seen the pictures of accident and stated they should have deployed. Per Chrysler they said to contact dealership to have it inspected and pay the fee. There have been several complaints with this model truck after accidents and airbags never deploying. I had the orc recall done and there was also another issue with the air bags that was not part of the recall and the replaced the airbag system along with computer. This truck is a safety hazard and Chrysler is not doing much to accept liability.

- Lafollette, TN, USA

problem #22

May 202019

1500

  • 28,991 miles
Takata inflator was hit in the side, no airbag then truck rolled on side no airbag when they rolled truck back over airbags deployed

- Sorrento, FL, USA

problem #21

Apr 142019

1500

  • 55,000 miles
On a 2 lane rural road our front hit the side of another vehicle that pulled out in front of us. The airbags did not deploy. My speed was between 30-40 mph at point of impact.

- Haubstadt, IN, USA

problem #20

Feb 192019

1500

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest and neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow facility lot. While the vehicle was at the lot, it was inspected by representatives from fca. The results of the inspection were not completed. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #19

Jan 082019

1500

  • 17,500 miles
Involved in a major front end collision. Airbags seat belts did not deploy. As per certified auto repair shop, air bag sensors not operational.

- East Islip, NY, USA

problem #18

Jan 102019

1500

  • 20,000 miles
Driving at 35 mph and hit by a car trying to pass my truck. Ram truck hit a tree head on rolled over on drivers side and flipped to roof. No airbags deployed.

- Leeds, AL, USA

problem #17

Jan 052019

1500 8-cyl

  • 15,000 miles
Vehicle was being operated at normal highway speed, when it ran off the right side of the road and up an embankment. The vehicle when airborne, before landing and sliding across an intersecting road. The vehicle then struck a group of trees. The crash resulted in the death of the driver. The driver was believed to be unrestrained. The vehicle suffered significant damage to the right front corner. The airbags were not deployed and a download of the acm reveled it recorded an event but no crash or pre-crash information. * dsy

- Zanesville, OH, USA

problem #16

Jan 062019

1500

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the contact struck the median on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact's husband sustained whiplash and the contact sustained upper chest pain. Medical attention was required. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. The VIN was not available.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #15

Dec 312018

1500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving 50 mph in inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle slid off the road into some trees and then crashed head on into a tree. None of the air bags deployed and the seat belt failed to restrain. The contact sustained whiplash and pains to the neck, back, chest, lungs, and hip, which required medical attention. The dealer was not contacted. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a location chosen by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Vevay, IN, USA

problem #14

Dec 192018

1500

  • 59,672 miles
I was traveling on an interstate highway when I came upon an accident involving multiple vehicles. I took evasive action and was able to stop completely avoiding the vehicles involved, and just behind one vehicle that was partially blocking the right lane. I was struck from behind which caused the drivers seat to go into a reclining position. My truck was propelled forward with me in a reclining position. I felt a secondary impact, which damaged the front of my vehicle. Because I was in a reclining position, I was unable to control or direct my vehicle. None of the airbags in my vehicle deployed. I somehow pulled myself erect and eventually came to a stop on the inside grassy median of the highway.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #13

Dec 202018

1500

  • 36,000 miles
My truck was involved in a head on collision with a guard rail while travelling 55 mph on ky 210. None of the trucks airbags deployed. The right front tire including the rocker arm snapped off the vehicle. This caused the truck to slide across the road hitting the other guard rail. The truck then slid back across the road and was nearly tipping over when it struck the first guard rail. The truck came to rest on top of the guard rail before tipping over. I did receive injuries which may not have occurred if the air bags had deployed. The accident probably would not have been severe if the tire had not came off causing the truck to spin hit the guard rail on the other side of the road.

- Campbellsville, KY, USA

problem #12

Oct 082018

1500 8-cyl

  • 8,500 miles
Swerved to avoid deer in road. Hit a tree head on at approx 50mph. Airbags never deployed. Car reported airbag fault on display immediately after accident. Sheriff and ems both felt airbags should have deployed.

- Queensbury, NY, USA

problem #11

Sep 042018

1500

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph and approaching a curve, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a second vehicle and a retention wall before stopping in a ditch. The vehicle was destroyed, but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed from the scene. A police report was filed. The driver sustained an injured left shoulder, which required medical treatment. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced intermittent jerking prior to the crash. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 23,000.

- Mt. Clemends, MI, USA

problem #10

Sep 122018

1500

  • 21,000 miles
#1. with 21K mi. The service airbag system came on.it it stayed on for 5-7 sec and went off. It was intermittent at first but now it has been doing the same 2 or 3 times per minute. #2 the tailgate latch malfunctions at times and the tailgate falls by itself. It has done this while driving and sitting stationary after locking it with the key fob. #3 both front windows are equipped with an auto up feature. This feature has come and home in both front windows. At the time it works but it happens irregularly. #4 the transmission doesn't shift well after coasting as in on the highway. It almost seems to bog down and I have to put some weight on the accelerator to get it to respond. No codes have been thrown for the transmission so far. #5 the knob on the far left drivers vent fell off.

- Griffin, GA, USA

problem #9

Aug 252018

1500 8-cyl

  • 22,000 miles
The cruise control accelerated at a huge rate past the desired speed resulting in a hydro plane which caused all sides of the vehicle to impact however only passenger bags deployed not a single driver bag.

- Southfield, MI, USA

problem #8

Aug 172018

1500

  • 37,000 miles
Air bags didn't deploy on 2017 Ram 1500. Truck is totaled with front end and front corner panel damage, body damage on all sides of vehicle. Hit steering wheel with head causing air bag cover to pop off slightly.

- Randolph, NY, USA

problem #7

Apr 072018

1500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle veered to the right without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a guardrail. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire detached completely and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries and bruising. The front and rear passengers sustained minor bruising that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Browning, MT, USA

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