The gas tank fell onto the road while driving to pick up my daughter from the bus. I immediately pulled over due to the sound. I then saw the front of the gas tank on the ground, half a mile down the road I was traveling there are alot of pit holes and that could of ended in a fire or worse with my tank dragging the ground. I have taken it to the dealership that would help repair the recall but they have yet to repair or give me information about what the manufacturer has said on what to do. They told me it is to rusty underneath to repair and contacted manufacturer. I am without a vehicle its been almost 2 weeks and I have a 6 year old child and my own health issues that inquire dr appointments. I have no money for a rental and no family or friends who can help with rides. I am unsure of what to do next I just know this is extremely frustrating considering I had purchased this vehicle only a few months ago.

- Dawsonville, GA, USA

The tailgate fell open when accelerating after stopping at a stoplight. It had been securely closed for 4 hours of driving without stopping with no interaction.

- Henderson , NV, USA

Tailgate randomly unlocks and opens while vehicle is in motion. Cargo comes out. The dealer was shown the defective locking mechanism and refused to repair it.

- Wilmer, TX, USA

Our 2011 Ram 1500 has rust under the paint, bubbling it up, under the driver's side back door right on/above the rocker panel. The actual door is not affected and appears to be rust free, it is the body of the truck that is affected. We noticed this several months ago and have owned the truck for approximately 3 years. I called an auto body repair place and the personnel told me that this is a common issue with doge trucks because the panels are not welded together any longer, but are not bonded together with some kind of industrial strength adhesive which then causes moisture to be unable to escape, which causes rust. I was told that this is a manufacturer defect and faulty design and to contact Dodge to see if they could assist, but they claim they cannot due to there being no recalls on this particular issue. A gentleman from the fca instructed me to come here and file a complaint. Though there are many complaints listed, there is no recall because there is no risk of injury considered, but for me the rust is on the rocker panel, which is structural, and is a risk if it weakens. Also, the gentleman at the fca agreed with me that this is a defect in manufacturing, so it would only be good business practice for Dodge to cover the expenses and work to improve their product because it can and has put people in danger. The complaints are out there, and I believe rust absolutely poses risk of injury, and I also believe that Dodge should take responsibility for the faulty design of their product because this is a manufacturer defect. Our vehicle has never been registered in a state where inclement weather and salt brine for the roads was regular, and it has not been registered near the beach. We live in the piedmont area of SC and every time we return from the beach we thoroughly wash it. Rust shouldn't be an issue. Do not remember the date that we first noticed

- York, SC, USA

My tailgate has opened by itself several times I've seen it with my eyes and the last time we were pulling a trailer it opened while driving and this is what I'm left with a ruined tailgate where we can't even open it to use it. I'm furious! this is a known issue and it continues to happen - my VIN is not on the recall list

- Burlington, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, it was noticed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to sam leman Chrysler Jeep Dodge of peoria (309-692-1801, located at 1801 w pioneer pkwy, peoria, il 61615) where it was determined that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Pekin, IL, USA

During a pa state inspection they found one of the fuel tank support straps had pulled out of the frame. The frame had rusted in the area where the strap use to be attached to the frame. This left the tank with 150lbs of gasoline in it hanging by one strap, this could have been catastrophic if the tank fell out and became wedged under the axle. It is going to cost over $650 to have the frame welded. Vehicle is a 2011 with 57K miles.

- Schwenksville, PA, USA

Passenger side factory installed "Dodge" step bar fell off the truck as my 90lbs. Daughter stepped in. As her & the step bar went crashing to the ground she banged her elbow really hard on the door latch striker. Component is held to the inner rocker panel of the trucks cab with 6 expanding rivet nuts that have very little surface contact area. It appears that the steel of the inner rocker has fatigued over time & cracked. The cracks allowed the metal to conically deform to the point where the rivet nuts were able to pop out of the body. This could have been much worse if it had been an elderly person on the step bar instead of a resilient middle school youngster.

- Ortonville, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the fuel tank was lower than expected. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that the fuel tank strap fractured due to severe rust and needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle pertaining to the fuel system. The vehicle had to be repaired at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,100...updated 11/07/17 updaated 9/12/18

- Millbury, MA, USA

The driver of the vehicle owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the front passenger side wheel disengaged from the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver was injured and transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side wheel had a faulty lower control arm and spindle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.....updated 09/19/16 updated 06/18/18

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the contact witnessed the vehicle's headliner becoming damp with water. The contact was informed that there was water on the rear driver side head rest. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and it was brought to their attention that they were ware of a third brake light failure that allowed water to enter the vehicle. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Portland, TN, USA

I was sitting at an entrance not moving when a cnn rail repair truck jumped the curb ran into my driver side front fender and tore half front end parts off spun me 180 hit rear driver side panel on some steel posts was injured broken collar bone broken ribs hit head off driver side window have wiplash no air bags went off at all in my truck

- Chatham Ont Canada, MT, USA

Paint peeling on 2011.

- Beltsville, MD, USA

Turning left onto a street the rear passenger side axel broke off.

- Visalia, CA, USA