10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,912 miles

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problem #104

Oct 312018

1500

  • 20,100 miles
Vehicle loses power randomly and completely shuts down. This has happened in traffic, in the driveway, and while traveling down a highway at 70mph. In thirteen months the vehicle has been driven and towed for repair to various dealerships seven times. The first four times it was taken to a dealership, it was released to me without repair due to the dealership being "unable to reproduce the issue". this vehicle is dangerous and should be removed from commerce.

- Scott, LA, USA

problem #103

Aug 232019

1500

  • 104,000 miles
The vehicle's instrument cluster flickers from bright to extremely dark. The Dodge dealership traced the issue back to the icp module. As this module continues to flicker it draws the attention of the operator away from the road. The module also indicates engine issues, this could lead to a loss of control resulting in a crash.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #102

Aug 032019

1500

  • 130,000 miles
Fuel level sensor came on. Many others having same problem. Vehicle was moving.

- Hanceville, AL, USA

problem #101

Jul 262019

1500

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph at night, the electrical system completely failed without warning and then rebooted on its own. On another occasion, while driving at a low rate of speed, the engine completely failed without warning. The contact drove to M & M Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram (131 mill St, Liberty, NY 12754, 845-292-3500) to have the vehicle diagnosed, but no failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Greenfield Park, NY, USA

problem #100

Jul 082019

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
2014 Dodge Ram truck 1500. Consumer writes in regards to defective wiring harness. The consumer stated after having the recall repair completed on the steering wheel wire harness, the horn and electrical features on the wheel failed. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the cost of repairing the electrical failures due to the recall repair.

- Loveland, OH, USA

problem #99

Jul 082019

1500

  • 109,000 miles
While living in Virginia in 2015, I proceeded to take my Dodge Ram in to correct a defective wire harness. Recall notice R36, NHTSA 15-459 noted 'the steering wheel wire harness on your vehicle may become chaffed by the driver airbag module retainer spring ends. A chaffed steering wheel wire harness could cause an electrical short and/or an inadvertent driver airbag deployment. Inadvertent driver airbag deployment, during certain driving conditions, may increase the risk of a crash and/or vehicle occupant injury.' After that recall was performed, I lost all use of my horn, and electrical features installed on the steering wheel. I drove several years without these features and never really had time to get this evaluated because of multiple military deployments. We relocated to Ohio and I decided to have the truck evaluated and basically the recall work was never corrected by fair oaks chantilly Chrysler dealership. On July 8 through July 11, 2019, my vehicle was serviced by jeff wyler Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep in batavia, Ohio to corrected the recall notice R36, nhsta 15-459. My service manager noted to submit a claim to be reimbursed for $403.78. They reached out to Chrysler headquarters for further consultation, however, they never responded to my service manager.

- Loveland, OH, USA

problem #98

Jul 102019

1500

  • miles
'takata recall' while my vehicle is parked in my driveway it is unlocking on its own. Has been happening every night for about 2 weeks. I have a security camera and can see that nobody is messing with my truck.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #97

Jun 062019

1500 8-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
'takata recall' electrical power went out in my 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. Went to the dealership, they replaced the pdc for $737.69 and a day after the power steering stopped while driving and almost crashed into several cars. Vehcile was repaired.

- Riverdale, NJ, USA

problem #96

Jun 222019

1500

  • 4 miles
Approaching a stop sign, I step on the brakes then vehicle went into a slow coast mode. ( a red sign turned on, indicating an "electrical brake" issue). Then indicates "switch gear to park", soon after proceeded as normal. The next day as I was stop on a drive thru, same indication occur, engine power went off then "electrical brake", next thing was "switch gear to park" resuming to normal operation. Very concern about this it is my only form of transportation to and from doctors visit, it has about 46,000 miles on it, very well taken care of. Would not want it to fail on me at a middle of an interception. In between these events, their is no light that appears. Is this a recall issue that can be address immediately please thank you.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #95

Jun 192019

1500

  • 94,679 miles
Cruise control won't turn on. I've read that if I was able to turn it on it might not disengage.

- Jefferson, GA, USA

problem #94

Jun 142019

1500

  • 52,900 miles
It started out as flashing instrument cluster and wipers running and engine wouldn't start. Took it to the dealer and nothing was found wrong. Made two more trips for the same thing until they said ants had gotten into it and chewed on the wiring installation. The harness was replaced but no evidence of it being replaced (original factory torque markings still visible). Less than a year later the electrical is still not working properly. The cruise control button is intermittent at best. This morning the engine would not start again and this time it had to be towed in. Still waiting on results.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #93

Jan 032019

1500

  • miles
Takata recall. When my 2014 Ram 1500 is stationary, moving, or just turned the car on. My touch screen goes black, freezes, and I cannot controll the heat or a.C, fan speed, volume to the radio, radio, heated seats, any electronic buttons on my steering wheel or any of the buttons that are connected to my screen/radio. My daughter's boy friend just purchased the same year turck I did and he started having the same problems with his screen.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #92

May 272019

1500

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the cruse control did not engage. On other occasions, the cruise control did not deactivate. The failures occurred for approximately one month. The vehicle was taken to baxter Jeep/Ram/Chrysler (7713 S 19th street, belleview, ne 68147) where it was diagnosed that the harness for the steering column was shorting out and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

- La Vista, NE, USA

problem #91

May 202019

1500

  • 68,000 miles
I believe when my truck was in for the last recall the dealer said they needed to flash my tipm and no 8M having starting issues with my truck. This will be the fifth time my truck has had issues and not really trusting Dodge right now.

- Washington, PA, USA

problem #90

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 #89

Mar 142019

1500

  • miles
Fuel sensor failure. It is a known ongoing issue with Ram trucks (it is posted all over the internet) about all models and years going through this defective sensor. It has my engine light on and my gauge stuck on empty if I drive 15miles on a full tank. (gauge only works if tank if 100%full and engine light is still on even then)

- Santee, CA, USA

problem #88

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 #87

Apr 022019

1500 8-cyl

  • 109,000 miles
Upon starting my truck both while stationary and in motion on city streets and highways, the driver information center screen flickers and intermittently blacks out. The dealership says to move the dic dimmer knob back and forth to correct the issue. That action does not correct the flickering. The dic information includes engine issues, cruise control, speed, vehicle systems warnings, tire air pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, charging system status, anti-lock brake system status, etc. I was told "federal regulations require all information displays be clearly legible.". this is a safety issue, can you help me to get it corrected? let me know. Regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mount Sterling, KY, USA

problem #86

Feb 132019

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
2014 Dodge Ram truck. Consumer writes in regards to fuel sensor problems.

- Neptune Beach, FL, USA

problem #85

Apr 172017

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Took the truck in for service on air bag light issue to the dealer, lawton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram's truck center located at 215 SE interstate dr., lawton, ok 73501. I was informed by an employee that the airbag light was a common issue due to a bad design and a cheap plastic wiring harness located under the driver side seat. Any seat adjustments, loose objects rolling under the seat, or even a rear passengers foot could potential make contact with the harness in a manner that breaks it and may trigger the airbag light to come on.. interstate dr. Martin ok 73501 I was informed by employee that the airbag light was a common issue due to a bad design in the cheap plastic wiring harness located under the driver side seat in the seat that just meant loose objects rolling under the seat or even a rear passengers foot could potential make contact with the harness in a manner that breaks the plastic part. This would trigger the airbag light. My concern is, will the airbag function properly if I'm in an accident? Dodge admitted it was poor design.

- Lawton, OK, USA

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