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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 66,736 miles
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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump relay and tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,203.
- Houston, TX, USA
Electrical issue.
- Albany, GA, USA
While driving at freeway speeds my truck completly shut off, I lost power to everything, including power steering. I had previous had my truck into the dealership for problems with my fuel pump staying on and learned it was a problem with the tipm (totally integrated power module) which Chrysler is aware of and has recalls for some vehicles in certin states. The symtoms my truck is having is the same listed in many of the complaints, ie. Vehicles randomly shutting off, fuel pump staying on and draining the batteries, air bags randomly deploying. After researching multiple fourms and website I found its a very common problem among Chrysler vehicles. This needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt or killed due to faulty parts and equipment.
- Stansbury Park, UT, USA
The driver side headlight goes off at random times. It usually comes back on within a few minutes. Now it is completely out. A new bulb was attempted but failed to fix the issue. Also the anti theft system activates at random times causing the horn to activate and vehicles lights to all flash. One occasion the vehicle failed to start for several hours. The issues are getting worse and more frequent.
- Rockwall, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that after resetting the key, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the control module failed and the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
- Odessa, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that it took a long time to start the vehicle and then it stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the integrated power control module failed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.
- Inez, TX, USA
Just took my vehicle into the shop on 2/17/15 due to the battery being dead as a result of the fuel pump running all night. Aaa certified shop just informed me it would cost $1600 to replace the tipm and program it for my key etc. There is a faulty fuel pump relay inside the tipm and I have to replace the entire module. This issue is most likely related to the durango/Jeep recall for the exact same issue, as well described in the class action lawsuit. It is not covered by any warranty.
- Huntington Beach, CA, USA
While slowing down to make a turn, the engine stalled out. This has happened once before approximately 1 month prior. During both instances, I coasted through the turn to a stop but had difficultly steering and braking. Both times the vehicle restarted. I believe in other circumstances this issue may cause a crash situation. I have researched for recalls and bulletins but found none. I have, however, found many online internet complaints about this same or similar problem.
- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA
Truck stalls abruptly, headlights and interior lights go off and instruments on dashboard flash on/off for up to 2 minutes. After a few minutes of waiting and attempts to restart truck, truck finally restarts.
- Hamilton, TX, USA
Truck will not start. Technician found an internal fault on the tipm module. Will need to be replaced. Currently, there is a fault of the tipm module, if the tipm module fails (loss of power to fuel pump), could lead to a crash/loss of life.
- New Braunfels, TX, USA
Truck will not start, stalls out in traffic and fuel pump continues to run even after vehicle is turned off and key removed. Diagnosed as totally integrated power module. Dodge recalled the same part on the 2011 durango but not the Ram pick up.
- Cathedral City, CA, USA
While accelerating to a normal pace on a highway my vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power and the engine stalled. I was able to safely coast to the shoulder and stop. I turned the key to the off position and then tried restarting the engine, which was successful. I continued on my way. Clearly this incident could have resulted in an accident and injury in less lucky circumstances. An issue I believe is related pertains to the headlights. The right side headlights (high and low beams) have at times cut out randomly while driving. Recently they died altogether. My dealer determined the bulbs were fine, and that the problem was the total integrated power module, which had to be replaced.
- Lakeville, MA, USA
Truck would not start, would crank but not start. No warning lights (check engine) etc. Had to take it to local dealer, dealer contacted me next day informing me it was the pinion whatever that is. Cost of repairs is over 1200 dollars. Found out that the pinion is the hi tech name for the fuse box that's under the hood. I asked to see the old part and the person at the parts counter stated that they changed (3) three of them today, .. that's very sad to hear for us Dodge owners.
- Corpus Christi, TX, USA
3 year old tipm (fuse box) just decided to stop working on my 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. Truck would not start. Stranded my family out of state. Dealership had to order a part which took 3 business days to ship to dealership from denver. Cost us $1200 and a car rental. Research online shows that Dodge/Chrysler are in a class action lawsuit regarding this item, but no recall has been issued.
- Roy, UT, USA
The ignition switch has gone out in my vehicle and I was advised at the dealership that there were approximately ignition switches out for delivery and there was a 3 week delay for getting in the part. This tells me there is an issue with this part. I am now without a vehicle and having to get a rental car.
- Fayetteville, AR, USA
Inserting the key fob turns on all electrical without turning the key. After the engin is running, you cannot turn it off with the key. It continues to run with the key removed.
- Gloucester, VA, USA
My turn signal switch does not work anymore when turning left. I turn it down to select the left turn signal and does not work at all anymore.
- Fresno, CA, USA
While starting from a stop if you momentarily hold your foot on the brake and accelerate. When you release the brake the car begins forward then all warning lights come on and car shuts down from 1 to 10 seconds. If you are pulling into a busy road where you might momentarily spin the engine up in order to have better response you are left stuck out in the road in traffic. Also happens if you are towing on an incline and you spin up engine before releasing foot brake. You would do this in order to not roll back. They said the code says you should not drive with 2 feat. I don't think it should happen they say it's normal. Very dangerous. Have brought the car in multiple times since this has occurred.
- Farmingdale, NJ, USA
The wireless ignition module has become defective. It will no longer hold the key fob in place once the vehicle is started. The key simply falls out but the vehicle continues running. The vehicle will also turn off while still in gear now. Additionally, sometimes the module will not turn, or will not turn completely, when the key is inserted and you attempt to start the vehicle. Sometimes it won't turn completely to the off position once the vehicle is started. Chrysler safety recall K08 issued in August 2010 addresses these issues in the 2010 Ram trucks but for some reason it does not cover the 2011 models. Dodge has told me it is my problem to fix and not their defect.
- Birmingham, AL, USA
- Cape Coral, FL, USA