I was just informed by my repair shop that my truck requires a new total integrated power module. This part costs $1300. It is responsible for regulating power to many electrical systems in the truck including the fuel pump. According to many online sources Chrysler vehicles from certain years, especially 2011, are known to have faulty tipms and that the problem can cause problems ranging from annoyances to life threatening accidents. My specific problem occurs both when I am attempting to start it and when I am driving it. I am unable to purchase the necessary repair due to the extreme cost of the part. The unpredictable nature of this part makes this problem extremely dangerous.

- Ellington, CT, USA

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

Takate recall/I I called your office about 09/05/18, and your office gave me Ford dealer in chattanooga, tn. I call them on 09/06/18, thir office said thay would call me when they got the parts in, that was 80 days ago ( wat now )

- Soddy Daisy, TN, USA

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

The contact owned a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel pump remained active when the vehicle was shut off. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact called the classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat dealer at (682) 226-6400, located at 1111 I-20 frontage rd, arlington, tx 76018 and it was stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

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

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

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V160000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. John hirsch's cambridge motors Chevrolet GMC Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (700 garfield street South, suite B, cambridge, Minnesota 55008) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- North Branch, MN, USA

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

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. Upon starting the vehicle, a fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fractured exhaust manifold. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold bolt needed to be installed. The contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle started to misfire. The contact stated that several warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to crossroads Nissan-wake forest (11120 capital blvd, wake forest, nc 27587) where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft needed replacement. The vehicle was awaiting replacement of the manifold bolt and cam shaft. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V821000 (power train) and 18V160000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the recall repairs were exceeding a reasonable amount of time. The contact called two dealers: (crossroads Nissan, 11120 capital blvd, wake forest, nc 27587) and (westgate Dodge, 6421 old westgate rd, raleigh, N 27617) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and confirmed that the VIN was included in the two NHTSA recalls, but parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA

After the truck is parked, and the ignition is turned off and key removed the fuel pump motor continues to run, draining the battery.

- Bridgeton, MO, USA

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

The weldment on the frame that the fuel tank strap attaches to failed. The strap was intact. It did contact the drive shaft making sparks. The fuel tank almost fell out of the truck. If it had been full the additional weight could have permitted it to contact the highway allowing fuel to leak out. With the sparks from the strap, this would not have had a good outcome. I have contacted the local dealer without a resolution. I would like to purchase a new weldment. I have the ability to remove and weld the new one on. The fuel tank is being held by ratchet straps. I remember fuel tank problems with pinto's and Chevy trucks. In this case without warning the tank can fall out of the vehicle and start a fire, without impact with another vehicle. However once the bracket degrades, an impact would also present the same results. I am not looking to get blown up in this vehicle when it is preventable. I was traveling on a highway another motorist alerted me to the sparks. I do not feel the straps are a good long term repair. I have also found other mention of this failure on the internet. Please help!

- New Iberia, LA, USA

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

I was driving on route 80 on my way to work.the front fuel tank strap holder welded to the frame rusted through and the tank dropped almost to the ground, I heard a grinding noise and pulled over on the shoulder to check out the noise. The tank was hanging by the fuel lines. Luckily for me I stopped. I strapped the tank back in with ratchet straps and got to work okay. Then I jacked it up to make sure it was secured. Called Chrysler and dealership about a recall and was told not yet

- Hohokus, NJ, USA

Check engine light came on, followed by " throttle control sensor " truck almost stalled, then seemed sluggish. Dealership replaced accelerator related sensor. 2 weeks later, same thing happened, same location, only this time, after almost stalling, truck had little power. Taking a right turn at the next street I had my foot on the brake, when L took my foot off the brake, the truck accelerated on its own, without my foot on the pedal, creating a dangerous situation. Truck was towed to dealership, where they are examining the wire harness for a short. I don't know if I will feel safe operating this vehicle again.

- Chester, CT, USA

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

Fuel spits-back on side of vehicle and ground while filling tank. Happens both on automatic fill, both slow and fast fill, and also when manually filling tank. Happens just as the back pressure sensor on the service station gas pump trips off when tank is nearing full. Vehicle was purchased used in December 2016 with approximately 55,000 miles. The spit back did not start until recently, approximately November 2017. Happens every time tank is filled now. If manually stop nozzle before tank is full it does not happen.

- Eliot, ME, USA

Vehicle will stall while driving without warning (steering wheel will lock up and brake pedal become hard), the fuel pump relay located with in the (tipm) fails causes vehicle not to start or run, electrical issues such as; some lights working every now and then, cigarette lighter blowing fuse,

- Andrews, TX, USA

Vehicle stopped running while driving endangering pregnant girlfriend as there was no power steering nor was there power brakes. After many tests it was determined to be a faulty totally integrated power module, also known as a tipm. This extremely dangerous failure has been subject to a recall on Jeep and Chrysler vehicles due to the same component failing. She was driving down a two lane city highway, let off the gas, and lost all power.

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA