10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,824 miles

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problem #44

Feb 012020

1500

  • miles
Y'all manifolds are faulty. I just replaced my manifold and screw two years ago and agin the same issue this cost 800-900 dollars. This is faulty on manufacturer part.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #43

Feb 262020

1500

  • 74,800 miles
While driving at 30 to 35 mph, truck loses power and goes to idle for 5 to 15 seconds then resumes power. Very scary in traffic.

- Ocean Park, WA, USA

problem #42

Feb 112020

1500

  • 80,200 miles
Existing case #11308350 hissing sound in gas tank while on road in motion, on a city street, and a highway and turning and stationary, even noticed it when truck is turned off and sound will not turn off, killed one battery already, truck does not smell like gas. Maybe electrical definitely should be recalled seems dangerous. May also add that driver seat is flat and ripped due to manufacture defect like most cars and trucks, common issue should be recalled thank you

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #41

Jan 152020

1500

  • 220,000 miles
Burning smell through vents

- Balsam Lake, WI, USA

problem #40

Jan 032020

1500

  • 128,434 miles
Fuel pump stopped working. Put in new pump still didn't work.put jumper from accessories to fuel pump worked fine.changed relay's same proplem.something wrong in electrical system. Pulled up to the house and shut off motor.whent to restart and nothing.

- Monroeville, AL, USA

problem #39

Nov 042019

1500

  • miles
Truck shuts off while driving. Relay problem. Had told get towed twice $165 each time. Was going 50mph when truck lost all power in metairie Louisiana on the causeway bridge 1st time. This can kill someone! this could have killed my family! I will never buy another Dodge truck! Chevy I will stick too! I know anything you buy can have a problem but when people complain about the same problems and nothing is done it's bad business! this is not some people are doing to Dodge trucks this is something that is going on with the maker of this trucks! so is anybody gonna do something" will our trucks get fixed? I paid money to buy a truck that I keep up and do not have any other problems but the relay lose of all power while driving, now why and how is that? is a Dodge truck suppose to do that? when buying my truck did anybody tell me this would happen" no! should I be responsible, no! this truck could kill people! I wasted my money on buying this truck. All these complaints and nobody cares. Somebody needs to be responsible for lost of power. 2nd time lost power new orleans Louisiana on a city street. Truck sometimes just won't start after parking. This happened 6 times. I will not fix this truck! sometimes fuel pump won't even shut off it keeps running. Lost power 11/04/19 first time getting it towed. Lost power again 12/18/19

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #38

Oct 122019

1500

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact noticed that the front fuel tank was hanging and the strap was making contact with the ground. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18V160000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called precision Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (located at 1341 NJ-23, butler, NJ 07405, (973) 838-6808) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- West Milford, NJ, USA

problem #37

Oct 192019

1500

  • 77,130 miles
In my 2012 Dodge ram1500.when I turn off my ignition key everything is off already I heard something still running under my rear chassis when I check the fuel pump still running I'm very scared it might cause of fire because fuel pump does't stop even key is off.I leave my truck for how many hours the pump stop but when I check the truck my battery are drain.and my vsc keep turning on in off I can't drive because my truck look like loosing power and vsc keep blinking even sunny day. Thank you I hope we resove this problem.

- Tamuning, GU, USA

problem #36

Aug 232019

1500 8-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that a bracket was rusted around the fuel tank. The fuel tank was basically an inch off the ground while driving home on a 500 mile road trip. The contact noticed this because the bracket dragged on the ground and caused sparks. The vehicle was towed on a flatbed to lester glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (1199 NJ-37 w, toms river, NJ 08755, (732) 481-2586) where it was diagnosed that the front and rear straps needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,600. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not covered under a recall because the vehicle was made overseas and shipped to Canada. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Collingswood, NJ, USA

problem #35

Aug 062019

1500

  • 166,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power without warning. The contact managed to veer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Bill luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2425 w camelback rd, phoenix, AZ 85015) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #34

Jun 032019

1500

  • miles
Fuel pump relay will not shut off causing battery to die

- Mt Holly, NC, USA

problem #33

May 232019

1500

  • 79,000 miles
I started to have trouble with the truck as it would not start in the mornings when I was trying to go to work. I replaced the fuel pump and it did not solve the problem. Shortly after that, my battery would be dead most mornings. I replaced the battery, but still the problems continued. The truck started to lose power while I was driving so I took it to a mechanic. He told me that the tipm was faulty and needed to be replaced. I had to take it to the dealership I purchased it from to have it fixed. I have driven the truck less that 7000 miles since I purchased it. After speaking with fca, they say that they won't do anything to help out because the truck is out of warranty. I want to know why a recall was never put in place and enacted because I have seen thousands of complaints from people having the same problems. I would like to know why I'm having to pay $1794.03 out of pocket for the faults of the manufacturer pf the vehicle.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #32

Dec 042017

1500

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not stay in the park position. Also, it took numerous attempts to start the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V821000 (power train) and NHTSA campaign number: 18V160000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had been waiting for recall parts for three years. Haddad Dodge Ram (3000 harris rd, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 398-0264) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 57,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

problem #31

Apr 162019

1500

  • 80,000 miles
Fuel filler overflow when using automatic cutoff on gas station pumps. Significant amount of fuel spewing out. Appears to be a safety problem. Good video already on youtube. Happens almost every fill up. Widely reported on Dodge Ram forum affecting model years back to at least 2009.

- Columbus, IN, USA

problem #30

Mar 042019

1500

  • 85,000 miles
Fuel pump relay faulty which could of caused accident.inferior design that was not included in a recall that some other vehicles by same manufacturer were.no easy permanent fix except taking to dealer for $90 bypass kit or a $1000 tipm unit.thankfully vehicle was parked when failed.

- New Brighton, PA, USA

problem #29

Mar 062019

1500

  • 78,000 miles
2012 Ram 1500 VIN not included in recalled VIN had the front fuel strap pull out of frame and was not holding up the gas tank. I am unsure if this let loose when stationary or while driving. The front of the gas tank was close to the ground nearly making contact. I am reporting this because the dealership said it was not part of the recall group and there may be more VIN's that need recalled.

- Dauphin, PA, USA

problem #28

Jan 142019

1500

  • 117,000 miles
There has been a recall on the durango and Jeep Cherokee with same relay in the fuse box (tipm) my fuel pump continues to run after truck is shut off creating a fire hazard. There are websites dedicated and making money on fixing this known problem. Please look further into it. And feel free to contact me if need be.

- Forsyth, GA, USA

problem #27

Nov 092018

1500

  • 71,500 miles
2012 Ram 1500 was repaired on 11/09/2018 due to 18V160000 frame bracket issue.. a few days after recall action occurred the engine check light came on signifying the gas cap was leaking and needed to be replaced. Dealer tech checked and said there was a small evaporation leak but the gas cap seemed to be sealing ok. Dealer tech reset the engine check light. Week later light came back on. I bought a new gas cap and replaced old one. Reset the engine check light. Message now back and I get no response from the dealer or Chrysler customer support. If this is an evaporation leak in this fuel system I would believe this is an environment issue. How many others have had this recall performed and face the same issue?

- Monroeville, OH, USA

problem #26

Nov 202018

1500

  • 85,000 miles
Fuel pump failing intermittently. Mechanic diagnosed a bad fuel pump relay on the tipm. I have found this is a very common problem and other Chrysler products with same issue have been recalled but the Ram trucks with the identical part and problem have not been recalled. Failure of fuel pump while driving could cause vehicle to stall with possibility of crash causing injury or death. So far the fuel pump failure has only happened when starting but I have read on forums of failure during driving.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #25

Mar 242018

1500

  • 90,000 miles
I'm one of the few owners of a Ram 1500 with a common problem. The fuel pump relay. It has become a constant problem with Ram owners like myself. First it seems as if your fuel pump had gone out and your truck will not start. After contacting mechanics and paying around $900to replace it the problem stills exist. Then after sonorous attempts to find out what the problem is it's the relay that Ram dealers know all about. It cost around a$1000 or more to have it repaired. I've contacted them and made them aware of the problem that myself and others are experiencing and they say there's nothing they can do they will not recall the problem they know your going to have prior to purchasing the truck. Please help us to resolve this ongoing issue. Thankyou.

- Alexander, AR, USA

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