10.0

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

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problem #84

Jan 302019

1500

  • 89,800 miles
During cold weather in Minnesota, the electronic power steering failed to respond causing my truck to go into the ditch.

- Circle Pines, MN, USA

problem #83

Dec 202018

1500

  • 56,000 miles
Vehicle stalls and loses all power and electrical, shifting itself into park while driving. This is due to the faulty tipm in Chrysler vehicles. This has occurred while driving with my wife and children on the highway and on many other occasions; there is no warning or indication that it is going to happen, it just happens. This is unsafe and could result in multiple fatalities. This has been an ongoing issue since December 2018. I purchased the vehicle in May 2018. After doing research as to what the problem could be I discovered that this is an ongoing issue that Chrysler is aware of and to my knowledge have done nothing to resolve this issue. Had I known that purchasing this vehicle would endanger my family, I never would have even considered buying it.

- West Point, UT, USA

problem #82

Dec 012017

1500

  • miles
Radio and screen goes blank and stays blank for a period off time (intermittently) when starting the vehicle. It effects the climate control ie: (defroster and heater can't be turned on), rear camera, outside temperature, direction, phone, radio and the seat warmers don't work. This happens when stationary and in motion.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #81

Oct 202018

1500 6-cyl

  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the engine revved and the entire instrument panel illuminated. Also, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and then decreased with a knocking noise present. Furthermore, when the brake pedal was depressed, the engine continued to rev. The vehicle was serviced at Texas Dodge (7800 I-40 frontage rd, amarillo, tx 79106, (806) 353-6343) per NHTSA campaign number: 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control), but the remedy failed to repair the failures. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the software was updated again, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Amarillio, TX, USA

problem #80

Aug 282018

1500

  • 136,000 miles
2014 Ram 1500 laramie ecodiesel throwing fault code P203E reductant level sensor circuit intermittent/erratic. This fault is caused by crystallized diesel exhuast fluid (def) on the integrated sensor in the def tank. The sensor is unable to detect the amount of fluid in tank and will shut down engine after 500 miles if the tank is not replaced. I do believe after extensive research this is a manufacturing defect. There are two different recalls for this fault which are: Number: 18-038-15 rev. B and number: 25-001-15 rev a. the first one covers a PCM flash for the 2015 Ram and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In the notes it says that this is for all 3 liter 8 speed transmissions. Which should also include a 2014 Ram ecodiesel. The second one if for 2014-15 Ram 2500,3500+ with 6.7L diesel engines. The issue I have with that is my vehicle is having that exact issue and needs the same services but it has a 3 liter engine.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #79

Dec 082018

1500

  • 84,000 miles
While driving on a highway there was a loud thump from the engine. Engine lost power and shut down. Info screen displayed 'check trailer brake, ' 'electronic throttle control, ' and 'towing mode''.' was not towing anything at the time. Able to pull to side of the road safely. Engine will not start now. Vehicle towed to dealership. Awaiting information from dealer on repair.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #78

Nov 192018

1500

  • 160,000 miles
Most recent episode of truck shutting off while driving was while crossing railroad tracks in rural area pulled up to look both ways to cross then started over tracks truck shut off in middle of track needless to say a train was coming around corner, when train was 200 yrd away luck forced it into neutral. Needless to say have had it in the shop multiple time in 2015 and Ram stated it wasn't throwing code for it to shut off. They let the death trap back on road. This truck has multiple electrical problems.

- Hume, MO, USA

problem #77

Nov 262018

1500

  • 48,000 miles
Power steering warning light illuminated on startup power steering inoperative. Turned off waited one minute ran ok. At my next stop it did the same again but took six minutes before power steering worked. Both times the vehicle was stationary.

- Thomasville, NC, USA

problem #76

Oct 032018

1500

  • 86,000 miles
On the push button start whenever you close a door an alarm goes off stating can't find key fob. Just put a new battery in key fob and it still does it. When that happens will not start and when running the alarm still goes off if a door is closed, so you have to turn off engine and use manual over ride to start again

- Elkton, KY, USA

problem #75

Aug 232018

1500

  • 60,000 miles
Long crank times before starting starved of fuel like it is out am told it will cost around $1000 to fix it timp.a relay for the fuel pump.also have issue with cruise already replaced it only 60000 miles on the vehicle.

- Goddard, KS, USA

problem #74

Jun 242016

1500

  • 61,614 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the electrical system warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per an unknown NHTSA campaign regarding the cam lock, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the electrical system warning indicator illuminated after the recall repair was completed by zeigler Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Dodge (3939 stadium dr., kalamazoo, mi 49008, (269) 375-4500). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,614.

- Allegan, MI, USA

problem #73

Aug 062018

1500

  • 77,878 miles
In May 2018 fuel sensor fail I had to come out of my pocket to replace. I brought the truck landmark Dodge in morrow ga. I only had it for a year, along with the fake warranty that turn out to be no good. I felt like they stole money from me they did not work for. Now today I had to come out of my pocket again to pay for a bad tipm with a bad fuel pump relay. I thought that if I get the truck from the dealer, it would be a few years before start having problem with it. I email Dodge support about the problem. I have not receive a email from other than they receive my complaint. Very poor customer service.

- Forest Park, GA, USA

problem #72

Jun 052018

1500

  • 62,612 miles
Cannot put it to work it will not haul a trailer, can't drive because it will turn off in bumpy roads, been marking ' shift to desire gear to drive' we have been fighting with people from the Agency ( don davis ) and they say they cannot find problems. Changed shift cragter twice, no luck! I took it with the enginge like turned on and can't seem to find a 'code' the truck starts shaking up before it turns off completely. It's a matter of safety for myself and my family.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #71

May 082018

1500

  • miles
Rear left taillight turn signal(blinker) went out. Checked with dealership in gladstone Oregon and was told that there were over 300 taillights with the same problem as mine within the same distribution area as the portland, or area. This should like a problem once again and it is a safety issue

- Tigard, OR, USA

problem #70

Jun 012018

1500

  • 63,078 miles
When you put the brakes on the the lights on the dash board dim down to very dim when the brake is released they come back up.

- Markle, IN, USA

problem #69

Jun 042018

1500

  • miles
The airbag warning light keeps coming on and off (along with the accompanying "ding"). I think there is a short in the wiring under the driver's seat. Whenever I go over big bumps it seems to cause the issue more often.

- Pinellas Park, FL, USA

problem #68

Jan 162016

1500

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to vancampen motors Inc. (601 w 3rd St, williamsport, pa 17701, (570) 326-0567), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 51,000.

- Linden, PA, USA

problem #67

May 142018

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While at the dealer (columbiana Dodge Chrysler, 100 commerce circle, columbiana, oh 44404), the contact was informed of an unknown recall for her vehicle. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle needed an electronic computer box sensor assembly and a fuel pump relay circuit board. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The NHTSA campaign information was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Struthers, OH, USA

problem #66

Mar 292018

1500

  • miles
Truck took brief periods where it would just suddenly die going down the road, then the last time running about 60 mph, it died not far from home and smoke billowed out from under the hood wafting its way inside the cab...son-in-law fought the steering and managed to bring it to a stop on the shoulder of the road...with my granddaughters in the back seat....they were almost overcome by this black obnoxious smoke and both suffered for the longest time a harsh, dry cough...I noticed there are limited recalls on this model of truck and none seem to be related to electrical fires under the hood...how ever these vehicles are unsafe and pose a significant hazard to all the motoring public...they should be recalled and all of them destroyed to protect the public and the passengers...dealership sated the 'brain box and starter burned up' and is not a warranty issue...but the health and well being of my grandchildren are far more important than Chrysler's profit margin.

- Tillatoba, MS, USA

problem #65

Mar 102018

1500

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and shifted to the park position. In addition, the contact experienced an electrical failure in which all of the interior lights would not turn off when the vehicle was turned off. A dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The VIN was not available.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

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