10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,092 miles

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problem #114

Jun 122019

1500

  • miles
On 06/12/2019, I had the V08 recall (aem modification update) done on my 2014 Ram 1500 ecodiesel. This recall was required as part of an emissions related lawsuit. Fca advised that the updated software is not expected to change any of the vehicles attributes to include vehicle performance, driveability, and fuel economy. After having the recall work done, I have noticed a serious concern regarding the acceleration of the vehicle from a stop (especially when the engine is cold or not fully warmed up). When accelerating from a stop, there is a delay in the acceleration which I can best describe as feeling like "severe turbo lag." When trying to cross a busy intersection or trying to merge into traffic, if you try to accelerate quickly, the vehicle does not respond like it did prior to the recall work. After pushing the accelerator harder and getting through the lag in acceleration, the turbo finally kicks in and the vehicle accelerates quickly because you have to basically "floor it." I also noticed when driving up an incline and stopping at a stop sign, while continuing gradually up the incline the vehicle does not respond to light/gradual pressing of the accelerator. Pressing the accelerator harder causes the turbo to kick in and the vehicle to downshift which causes the vehicle to accelerate quickly. On 06/26/2019, the dealership tested it and test drove it for 12 miles and noting that they "did not experience anything abnormal when compared to like vehicles" and "vehicle performing as designed." My wife and I continued to notice the same issues and I contacted fca again. They said they would document it and said that I could take it to the dealer again. I told them that I was not going to waste my time and reiterated that this issue was clearly a result of the update. Fca closed my complaint.

- Mount Airy, MD, USA

problem #113

May 142019

1500

  • miles
Ram performed recall update V08 to the emissions system on this vehicle to become complaint with federal emissions. After the update there is a 3 second delay in throttle response. This generally occurs while the truck is stopped and is taking a left or right turn. This is a very serious safety issue that has almost resulted in a couple accidents. Recall V08 was not supposed to effect fuel economy, but post recall I lost 6mpg.

- Southbridge, MA, USA

problem #112

Jun 012019

1500

  • 141,000 miles
After emissions recall VO8 was performed in may, the throttle response is gone. There have been many close calls where the truck won't go when the gas is pressed. It was perfectly normal before recall was done.

- Helena, AL, USA

problem #111

Jun 122019

1500

  • 104,000 miles
I was exiting the vehicle the engine was running and I had put it into park, the vehicle suddenly went into reverse.I stepped out of the truck and was knocked over my legs were under the truck I managed to get them, out from under the truck, the edge of the front wheel caught my right foot pulling the sneaker off and spraining my ankle. The door caught my head and split it open. I had to go to the er for medical attention. I was the only one with injuries as no one else was involved in the accident.the truck continued in reverse and ran into a box van with a lift gate. It caused about $6000 damage to my truck there seems to be numerous incidents of problems with the rotary gear shift on these trucks where the truck has been in park and the truck went into reverse. This should be a safety recall.

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #110

May 152019

1500

  • 80,000 miles
When slowing down to a stop the transmission conducts a harsh down shift from 3rd gear to 2nd and or 2nd to 1st gear. I feel that this will cause the transmission eventually wear down. Dodge mechanics say there are not fault codes.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #109

Jun 082019

1500

  • 97,000 miles
The vehicle suddenly decelerates for a few seconds while driving which causes loss of control of the vehicle. Very unsafe condition. Potential to cause an accident. This issue happened several times. Once approx a month ago at ~94000 miles and then twice on June 8, at approx 97000 miles.

- Lagrangeville, NY, USA

problem #108

Jun 052016

1500

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter did not engage and the vehicle moved forward. On another occasion, the vehicle did not move when the gear was shifted into drive. The contact stated that the failures began approximately three years ago without warning. The failures had become worse. The vehicle was taken to dominion of bedford (540-586-8221, located at 1750 independence blvd, bedford, va 24523) to be diagnosed, but no failure codes were found. The technician stated that there was no technical service bulletin and that the vehicle performed as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Bedford, VA, USA

problem #107

May 202019

1500

  • 114,000 miles
Takata recall while the vehicle was in park the rotary knob would spin back and forth and wouldn't move out of park. It stated service transmission shifter. I diconnected the battery and reconnected it. Very quickly I moved it into drive and was able to get the truck into drive and in motion. Shortly after at a speed of approximately 70 mph, in the middle of the highway, the vehicle shifted from drive into neutral on its own causing the vehicle's engine to accelerate and once I was able to safely maneuver it to the side of the road, it came to a complete stop and it was stuck in park. I have taken the truck to the dealership in buford, ga for further evaluation. They have stated it was something to do with a code in the computer.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #106

Feb 152019

1500

  • 49,439 miles
Went to Ram dealer for recall #'s U61, U53, U07. When vehicle was returned am now able to shift from reverse to drive without touching parking brake while vehicle is in motion. Also able to shift from drive to reverse and from drive/reverse to park without touching brake pedal. Reported problem to dealer 2/21/2019. Dealer has procrastinated in fixing issue. Notified Ram customer service 3/27/2019 to help get recall problem fixed. Dealer stated would order part. No calls again from dealer. Called Ram customer service 04/15/2019 and problem has been elevated, but still no fix to vehicle. Dealer again called with no solution to correct recall created safety issue. Again, vehicle can be shifted from drive to reverse while vehicle is in motion without touching brake pedal.

- Bullhead City, AZ, USA

problem #105

Nov 012018

1500

  • 100,000 miles
. my pick-up averaged 24 per gallon between local and expressway driving. Expressway driving only (for example, to niagara falls in 2015) averaged 27 miles per gallon. Following replacement of spark plugs and oil change and 2 factory recalls my pick-up lost power and could barely do 20 miles per gallon. The engine became very loud. The longer I drove it, the less mileage I got -- the engine also began howling/whistling as I tried to increase speed. In order to maintain speed, I had to constantly press my foot to excelerate, even going down inclines. I had to continuously bring my pick-up back to the dealership in St. Charles, Illinois because various systems began to fail -- safety breaks, fuel related black box, dashboard panel signals, etc. I expressed concern about the stress on my transmission and engine. Eventually, by process of elimimation, service department revisited the 2 recalls -- one of which was the cruise control recall. When I brought it in again, they found 6 leaks located on the top of the engine. Anything above 50-55 mph is difficult. I feel that the transmission does not change gears in a timely fashion, and sometimes not at all. The RPM is very high and the engine remains in exceration mode either too long or, at higher speeds, never kicks

- Elburn, IL, USA

problem #104

Mar 122019

1500

  • 72,000 miles
Slipped out of park, truck was on wheel ramps but not fully on flat part of ramp. I was changing the oil on the vehicle. It was on the ramps for around 15 minutes and rolled backwards. The vehicle was still in park and luckily I was not under it at the time. Not my smartest move no blocks behind wheels and no parking brake on. I double checked and vehicle started and was still in park without me touching the rotary dial. This scared me enough to be concerned. Ignition off and keys were in off position in the ignition. The vehicle has approximately 72000 miles and I have owned it for around 50000 of those miles. I am familiar with the rotary dial.

- Clio, MI, USA

problem #103

Mar 042019

1500

  • 67,708 miles
Bought truck as a cpo in May 2015, a month into ownership engine light came on, code P26ab, engine coolant bypass valve. Called the dealership and they were able to get me into a local dealership to check it out. Tech said they did not find anything, it must be an old code they did not erase. Then on 3/4/19 same code returned, P26ab. There has been a recall on 2013 Ram for the same problem.

- Orange, MA, USA

problem #102

Dec 272018

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
2014 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to brake transmission safety recall and reprogram powertrain control module safety recall.

- Forked River, NJ, USA

problem #101

Feb 092019

1500

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to move out of park. The instrument panel displayed "shift to parking or desired gears". the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #100

Feb 272018

1500

  • 59,898 miles
I have been to Ram dealers in las vegas several times in the past 16 months to inquire about the shift interlock system recall and they always tell me that the part for replacement is not available at this time and they will call me when they get the part. 2. I haven't been called or mailed a link recall notice for the cruise control system recall. I have also had my truck in the shop for air bag sensors failure messages. Most recently February 2018 and the messages keep repeating. I have been told that they have replaced the seat sensors and wiring harnesses several times the last time they had my truck for 4 days without furnishing a loan or rental car. I'm a 100% disabled veteran and use a wheelchair this is my only vehicle with a wheelchair lift installed to load, unload and Transport my wheelchair what are my options?

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #99

Dec 262018

1500

  • 51,000 miles
When slowing to a stop, twice the engine has stalled and twice it sounded like it was about to stall but instead came out of gear. When it came out of gear the shift knob still indicated "D" but the light was flashing and the instrument panel said to shift into park and then back into drive

- Rocklin, CA, USA

problem #98

Dec 152018

1500

  • 63,000 miles
Last night I parked my truck in my driveway like I been doing since I had the truck which I bought new and last night I parked like I usually do and this morning I was informed that my truck has rolled out out the spot where I left it to the edge of the street while still in park. It could have backed into another vehicle or even worse a kid

- Moorhead, MN, USA

problem #97

Nov 302018

1500

  • 65,261 miles
I've had the vehicle for two weeks parking it on a flat street. I pulled it in my driveway for the first time (which has a slight slope down toward the sidewalk/city street behind). Set the rotary dial to park and exited. I came back 8 hours later and the vehicle had rolled about 12 feet down across the sidewalk to the edge of the city street. I pulled the vehicle back up the driveway and this time set the parking brake before exiting. I stood for several minutes and observed a creaking sound as the vehicle continued to slowly roll again. After about an hour it had again rolled 1-2 feet down the driveway even with the parking break engaged. I put split firewood behind the back wheels to prevent it from rolling further.

- Port Washington, WI, USA

problem #96

Sep 122018

1500

  • miles
2014 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall 18V-332.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #95

Aug 232018

1500 6-cyl

  • 151,441 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the transmission did not change gears and did not shift in the upward position. The contact also stated that the failure occurred two other times in one month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was then taken to janssen Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram (3101 S jeffers street, North platte, ne 69101) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,441.

- North Patte, NE, USA

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