10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,140 miles

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problem #112

Nov 262019

1500

  • 32,980 miles
The odb harness plug in that the reader plugs in is corroded and the reader will not work.they can not plug in to do the recalls. Truck has 32000 miles and always has been kept in a garage and dry. They want $836.36 to replace and will not cover under warranty. It is under the dash under steering will and should not have corroded.

- Hustonville, KY, USA

problem #111

Nov 192019

1500

  • 2 miles
The radio just stops working. I have the connect 5.0 my screen will flash back and fourth from the back up camera to a blue screen while I'm driving. This happens while driving.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #110

Nov 012019

1500

  • 14,900 miles
Fuel gauge miss reads, common problem in Ram. Fuel level not known. 15K mile 2014 Ram 1500.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #109

Oct 162019

1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,500 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the low fuel indicator illuminated despite the fact that the contact had just filled his vehicle with fuel the previous day. The contact filled the vehicle with a low amount of fuel and the indicator turned off. The contact stated that the fuel indicator illuminated again while on a trip when the fuel level was at 3/4 fuel capacity. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 59,500. Consumer stated he is having issues with check engine lights and shuts down after 1/2 minute, after reporting to NHTSA.

- Breaux Bridge, LA, USA

problem #108

Oct 292019

1500

  • 72,000 miles
Dash lights will not turn off when truck is turned off. Have to disconnect battery for lights to turn off.

- Castleton, NY, USA

problem #107

Oct 172019

1500 8-cyl

  • 38,341 miles
The engine check light illuminated in the instrument panel. I took the vehicle to my dealership and they diagnosed the problem as a fuel level sensor stuck. When the light first illuminated the vehicle was parked. Consumer stated when the sensor fails ity causes the fuel gauge to plummet to empty.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #106

Oct 162019

1500

  • 89,950 miles
Ram 1500 fuel gauge drops to empty and empty signal comes on while driving or at a stand still also states "fuel sensor fail"

- Millersville, MD, USA

problem #105

Oct 042019

1500

  • 22,000 miles
Fuel pump sensor failed. Replaced the part, bought from the dealership. Installed and worked for two days before the sensor again failed. When the fuel tank is filled the gauge does not sense any fuel in the car. Also the car's computer system fails to tell you which part is in failure- the brake light indicator went on for the passenger side brake light, it was actually the brake light on the cab that was out.

- Upper Darby, PA, USA

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

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