10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,736 miles

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problem #129

Nov 192018

Ram 1500

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was stationary, the fuel pump relay failed within the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and would not start on more than one occasion. An unknown Dodge dealer was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the (tipm -7) fuel pump relay was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system) as the source of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The VIN was not available.

- Clinton, UT, USA

problem #128

Nov 122018

Ram 1500

  • 127,000 miles
When you start the truck, the asb light comes on. The wipers, A/C, headlights, radio, and power locks will not work. If you let the truck run for about 5 mins, you hear a 'ding' and everything starts working again and the asb light goes out. Took it to a local mechanic and was told they were not able to diagnosis the problem. The truck was in park. I was able to drive the vehical but this is an issue if it's raining outside or at night.

- Fairhope, AL, USA

problem #127

Oct 282018

Ram 1500

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle windows failed to stay up and all the doors failed to remain locked, which drained the battery. Also, when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. In addition, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle would lurch forward. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

- Carson City, NV, USA

problem #126

Oct 042018

Ram 1500

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and a red thunderbolt warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to benchmark Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (located at 1313 grants mill way, birmingham, al 35210, (205) 957-1313) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module and fuel pump relay failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- Centerpoint, AL, USA

problem #125

Oct 132018

Ram 1500

  • 155,332 miles
Vehicle intermittently has no fuel. Mostly crank no start, but once stalled while driving creating dangerous condition while driving. Tested fuel delivery system and found fuel pump intermittently not getting electrical power. Failed relay on tipm.

- Pownal, VT, USA

problem #124

Aug 032018

Ram 1500

  • 105,571 miles
Truck will not start, it acts as if the vehicle doesn't have any fuel. A mechanic diagnosed the issue as the fuel pump relay.

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

problem #123

Oct 012016

Ram 1500

  • 60,000 miles
The electrical system keeps telling me that there is an issue with the fan system, but it only happens when it rains. When this happens the check engine light comes on and the eco system shuts off. After a day or 2 from rain, the system works properly again. It can so sometimes bypass the issue by pulling the battery and re-installing it. The seats also wear down to the point they need to be replaced after just 20K miles

- Colts Neck, NJ, USA

problem #122

Aug 312018

Ram 1500

  • 110,000 miles
I can hear the fuel pump constantly running hours after the ignition has been turned off. I have had to replace my battery twice now and is truck is sometimes hard to crank. I can feel the truck losing power when driving down the roads and though it has not yet lost power completely I feel very unsafe while driving.

- Blountsville, AL, USA

problem #121

Aug 272018

Ram 1500

  • 135,000 miles
Fuel pump relay will not engage at times. Turning the ignition key several times solves issue. Fuel pump relay will no long shut off the fuel pump after turning ignition off causing a major safety hazard as the fuel pump continues to pump until battery is drained. Possible safety concerns include over heating of fuel pump causing a short short in the fuel pump which may lead to the gas tank exploding. Voltage test were completed to verify relay is the issue. Not understanding why the same issues were present in the 2011 Grand Caravan and Grand Cherokee, which where recalled, running the same total integrated power module as mine and several others was address but not the other models.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #120

Aug 032018

Ram 1500

  • 119,000 miles
Truck has a dead short in the tipm. I have to disconnect the battery post everytime I stop. Engine will crank and turn over but often will not start. When it does start it sometmes dies out and/or hesitates while driving creating a very hazardous situation. How many complaints reporting the same problem does it take to get this problem as a recall" the same part already has a recall for Jeep and Chrysler. Do people have to die first" 119,000 miles on a very well maintained truck

- Justice, IL, USA

problem #119

Jun 292018

Ram 1500

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle did not immediately start after the ignition was switched to the on position. The failure occurred without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to start after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to susquehanna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (950 hellam St, wrightsville, pa) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- York, PA, USA

problem #118

Jun 012011

Ram 1500

  • 9,000 miles
Truck won't start after sitting for a long period of time 5-6 hours, then it starts.power window & locks, visor lights, traction control, rear brake light, tire pressure monitoring light, all working intermittently. Ac outlet has never worked, key pulled out of ignition with truck staying running, key stuck in ignition won't release, big thing is truck shutting down while driving, now were afraid of driving it. Dealer looked at numerous times to blame our stereo in it. I have been researching it have found numerous complaints, don't know what its going to take for a recall, someone getting killed" Chrysler has recalled it in the Dodge durango, Jeep Cherokee and other vehicles but not Ram 1500, cost 1000- 3000 from dealer who is the only one to fix " it the tipm mother board that controls everything and I'm not even a mechanic please help this has been on going since 2011 when I bought it brand new

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #117

Feb 012018

Ram 1500

  • 86,000 miles
The key is very loose in ignition shuts off out of no where I feel this is a safety issue have had it to dealer several times and states that it's not under warrant or recall this should not happen

- Westbury, NY, USA

problem #116

Mar 052018

Ram 1500

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the engine management computer system was malfunctioning and caused the engine to turn off, the doors to unlock, the power windows to roll down, and the fuel pump to continue running when the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to tristar motors somerset (1260 N center ave, somerset, pa 15501), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

- Somerset, PA, USA

problem #115

May 242018

Ram 1500

  • 106,000 miles
The totally integrated power module (tipm-7) failed, causing the vehicle to stall without warning while driving and difficulty with restarting. This was a recurring problem for a few weeks.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #114

Apr 102018

Ram 1500

  • 123,550 miles
Started first on the highway when I lost power. I was going 70 mph on the truck and then on it's on it lost power and went down to 60 mph. Since then I have gotten an electronic throttle light malfunction that's blinking on my dash board, also the electronic stability control light and also the engine light is coming on. I have also recently replaced my fuel tank, because I would hear the fuel tank still working when my engine was off. I've read online that my fuel injectors and/or my fuse box may be going bad because of this.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #113

Apr 092018

Ram 1500

  • 100,000 miles
The truck started to have issues starting, when I would turn the key off and on numerous times, it then would kick the fuel pump in and then start. The problem got worse and worse. Once the truck started then it ran fine. It then started to have the fuel pump with the key off and not running.

- Pulaski, WI, USA

problem #112

Apr 072018

Ram 1500

  • 78,565 miles
The win module failed. Aka wireless ignition nod. From my research it a common problem and that it is cause by faulty soldering inside of the module. I feel it is a safety risk due to the fire hazard. The truck won't start under cold conditions because the win module doesn't recognize the key is in the ignition to start. I have a remote starter installed and can bypass the issue by using the remote start to start the truck and then have the car in the ignition to keep the truck running. Once the temperature outside warms up and the module is warmed up it works like there is nothing wrong. Will also cause the truck to randomly shut off if the heat isn't on it the truck when it's cold out

- Bristol, NH, USA

problem #111

Mar 192018

Ram 1500

  • 73,000 miles
The tipm is malfunctioning. The truck starts by itself while parked, lights malfunction, windows go down by itself, new headlamps go out. We are afraid to park in the garage because it could start and run while we sleep. Extreme safety hazard.

- Harrison, OH, USA

problem #110

Mar 152018

Ram 1500

  • miles
My truck fails to start randomly, it just cranks. The horn will randomly go off by itself, and it has stalled on me twice while driving. After much research, it appears the tipm is bad. Other 2011 Chrysler vehicles have the same issues, and have had a recall.

- Hudson, WI, USA

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