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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 5
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 29,282 miles
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I was driving down the interstate and started to see flames and smoke coming from my hood. I pulled over and was able to put out the fire. The fire department showed up and determined that the fire started from the fuel injector system.
- Bullhead City, AZ, USA
The TIPM failed, & has been failing The vehicle just died in a traffic lane. There were no warnings or ability to avoid any incident that could happen from being stranded in a travel lane. Being stuck in a travel lane is extremely dangerous. The part is not inspectable, Ram seen fit to create an issue with the design of the TIPM that can easily be avoided. The vehicle gives no warning
- Cumberland , WI, USA
Air bag light came up. Headed to nearest mechanic he said there was a recall on airbags for this type of vehicle. Made an appointment on dealer. On my way engine light came up and vehicle started shaking
- Mesquite, TX, USA
Electrical Power Steering (EPS) light turned on. Car is not drivable at this time. I understand that there is a known defect with the EPS in this make and model of the year.
- Hialeah, FL, USA
The fuel level gauge/sensor has failed 3 times now, making it impossible to know the fuel level when driving. It was repaired in January 2019, and again in July 2019, and failed again in August 2020 and remains broken due to the ridiculously high repair cost. This is a common problem with Ram pickups and should be a recall. When the fuel gauge fails the check engine light comes on and stays on until cleared by a technician. This is a safety hazard because the driver has no way of knowing how much fuel is actually in the tank and could easily end up with the driver being stranded on a busy interstate or in a dangerous situation.
- Grinnell, KS, USA
My side boxes do not open with key button and do not unlock with button on key and my bolts broke on exhaust manifold on drivers side and passenger side 4 bolts total
- Ferriday, LA, USA
My power steering momentarily locked up yesterday and then again today driving at slow speeds turning the wheel sharply. At first I thought it was a problem with the hydraulic power steering pump, belt, or fluid until I looked into it and found it was electronic and there has been similar issues with other vehicles of the same make and there were safety recalls for other Ram trucks with different eps part numbers. I thought for sure mine would be on the list but was not.
- Gibsonia, PA, USA
My electronic power steering control module rack and pinion is non functioning, should be under some sort of a safety recall! went out while driving on a city street.
- Odenton, MD, USA
ALL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING. CLUSTER REPLACED 3 TIMES STILL NOT WORKING AT ALL Consumer has contacted dispute center as well as highway safety board.
- Calumet Township, MI, USA
The truck acts like it was restarted when im driving down road. The lights go out all the gages turn off and reset its not a good thing when U are driving at night. It has happened more then the one time on 01/09/2020 it has happened 3 times this month an be for that it would do it here and there. When I first purchased it the dealer had it every week for 3 months but it never did it for them but there should be some records of me having it in there. It would happen at different speeds anywhere from 30 mph to 60 mph
- Baker, WV, USA
12-5-21 driving to and from store. Power steering warning light activated and loss power steering. Put the vehicle. Into reverse when realized no steering. I thought mt steering wheel was locked. Dealer has it at this time. No work being done. I feel this is related to the recalls in the past and recent recalls. Help me please.
- Wailuku, HI, USA
Referring to NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000. Recall on 2015-2016 Ram 1500, eps control circuit component failure. Recall should be extended to Ram 1500S to include all fourth generation models, 2013-2019. While driving experienced loss of power steering. This problem would resolve by restarting the vehicle to regain normal power steering. Power steering loss was intermittent then became more frequent till complete loss of power steering which could not be resolved by restarting the vehicle.
- Honolulu, HI, USA
Complete loss of power steering while driving resulting in difficulty in turning and controlling the vehicle. Restarting the ignition would result in return to normal power steering. The loss of power steering was intermittent at first then became more frequent till complete loss of power steering which could not be resolved by restarting the vehicle.
- Honolulu, HI, USA
First thing that happened dashboard and radio lights were glitching on and off then warning indicator stated my rear brakes lights were out then my turn signals, then it stated my headlights were out but none of these lights or signals were out. A month later my turn signal was blinking very fast so I checked it and my left turn signal was out but the indicator didn't inform me I replaced bulb it started back working then I noticed driving home at night my headlights weren't as bright as usual so I checked it and my right side headlight was out so I replaced the bulb but it didn't look burned out but I replaced it any way with a new one it didn't come back on so I put the old bulb back in then searched for the fuse even contacted Dodge dealership they stated that that didn't know where the fuse was located neither so then like 3days later the headlight comes back on so now today 2months later my same turn signal and headlight went back out again dashboard is glitching again as well I changed bulbs again still no lights alot of people with the same Dodge Ram have been asking me if I've been having problems with my lights like they have I stated yes indeed people have been saying to not to deal with Dodge Ram 1500 because of the electrical problems I need some assistance or I might not be purchasing another Dodge
- Riverdale, GA, USA
Radio lock up no more accs to any devises ex camra radio temp contrle etc
- St Jerome, AA, USA
BCM module that controls automatic door locks only locks the drivers door and the tailgate. Pushing the key fob will unlock all doors but will only lock the drivers door and tailgate. Many people on the Ram forum report the same issue. It's a problem because I can't lock the doors and keep my kids inside with the child safety locks on. Unless I get out of the car or reach over and behind me to lock them manually. Pressing the door switch on either side of the vehicle will not lock the other three passenger doors or tailgate. This is also a safety issue for us if someone were to try and carjack us because the doors won't lock.
- Golden, CO, USA
The wiring harness for the driver's side headlight is faulty. It has been repaired and reconnected several times and the headlight continue to turn off while driving. If it's unplugged and reconnected it will work for a while. This is a known issue amongst Ram owners based on my internet research. I can't believe Ram has not already issued a recall for this as they should know, based on their repairs, that this wiring harness is faulty.
- Signal Mountain, TN, USA
The instrument cluster lights constantly go in and out regardless of temperature or day or night.
- Rockford, MI, USA
The contact's son owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that during hot weather, the fuse box overheated which caused the back up camera screen to be inoperable or to become distorted. The contact also stated that the air conditioning unit was also inoperable. The contact reached out to pomoco Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of newport news (12629 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23602) where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
- Newport News, VA, USA
- Chandler, AZ, USA