10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,475 miles

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problem #10

Nov 152023

1500

  • miles
Driver seatbelt not working properly not locking like the way it should, I-??m afraid to have an accident and not being protected.. really concerned about it. Thanks!

- Merrick, NY, USA

problem #9

Jan 012023

1500

  • miles
I ran off the road down an embankment causing a frontend collision, and the airbags did not go off. The passenger seatbelt did not restrain the front passenger causing injuries

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #8

Oct 062022

1500

  • 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle T-Boned crashed into the side of a delivery truck. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage but no air bags were deployed and the front driver-side seat belt failed to secure the driver causing the driver to make contact with the steering wheel. The driver sustained a fractured sternum, head, neck, and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to the local hospital for medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The local dealer was notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 71,000.

- Schuylkill Haven, PA, USA

problem #7

Jan 202021

1500

  • 60,000 miles
Was invloved in an front end accident on the freeway going 40+mph and the seatbelt failed with no airbag deployed. I ended up hitting the dash and hit my head on the windshield.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #6

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 #5

Aug 082019

1500

  • 10,200 miles
U53 occupant restraint control module & U74 2015 - 2017 tailgate latch. For the U74, I have been attempting for over a year now to get fixed, and the local dealers do not assist stating parts not available. The larger concern is the new U53 seat belt safety issue. I have tried through multiple local dealers in san antonio tx, and Chrysler Corp to get assistance, and I am being met with no help. I am highly concerned at the safety issues and the mfr is not helping. One dealer even stated my VIN didn't have the recall when I have a vehicle report email, sent monthly from mfr, that reflects the recall.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #4

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 #3

Feb 022019

1500

  • miles
Tried to get recalls repaired told no loaner dont drive truck...no way to go to work

- Magna, UT, USA

problem #2

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 #1

Dec 182017

1500

  • 1,050 miles
Head on collision with both cars in motion. Other vehicle (Lexus sedan) ran red light at 20 mph on city street and turned into intersection, causing head on collision with Dodge Ram truck traveling at 30 mph. Air bags did not deploy in Dodge Ram and driver and passenger hit dashboard. Injuries resulted. Air bags did deploy in Lexus. Both vehicles damaged too badly to be driven and required towing. ## VIN passed ## Dodge Ram 1500 2017 ##

- Sun City, AZ, USA