10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,607 miles

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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

problem #64

Feb 212018

1500

  • 99,230 miles
Less than 100K miles, 4 issues started, 1-fuel level sensor 2- service trailer brake system 3- anti lock brakes system - cruse control does not work.

- Greencastle, PA, USA

problem #63

Aug 272014

1500

  • 5,000 miles
Parking sensors go off with nothing in front, when wet. There was a star class on this. They exchanged the sensors left to right. The issue followed the sensors. Dealer wants to have the vehicle when the issue occurs, as they can not replicate in shop. When it happens, I can't get to shop. Has been in shop multiple times. Now vehicle is out of regular warranty, but still issue has not been resolved.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #62

Nov 222017

1500

  • 122,000 miles
On 11/22/17 at around 5pm driving East bound on I-76 in Pennsylvania our 2014 Ram 1500 ecodiesel engine caught on fire. As I tried to stop I realized I had no brakes. We slowed to a stop as we started up a hill, I put it in park and we all got out just in time. A certified Chrysler mechanic had just 2 days earlier finished installing a new engine. Both the dealership & Chrysler have denied all ownership and no root cause evaluation has been completed. I believe a fuel line failed due to faulty workmanship, but without a third party independent investigation I guess we will never know and some other customer may experience the same thing.

- Chagrin Falls, OH, USA

problem #61

Nov 252017

1500

  • 84,000 miles
Instrument panel lights blinking on and off while vehicle was in operation

- Charlotte, MI, USA

problem #60

Sep 212017

1500

  • 35,000 miles
Vehicle recently passed 3yr/36K warranty. Check engine light and "fuel level sensor" failure code intermittently flash on and off again. When active, I lose all fuel gauge fuel level indication. I note that there are other NHTSA complaints about this and see many online forum discussions abut this. The fuel sensor failure comes on and off while driving the vehicle. The warning is distracting to normal driving, as it takes your attention off the road to check and see what has happened to the vehicle, not knowing if this is a new failure, a tire pressure issue, or something else. I would like NHTSA to look and see if this is a broader issue that needs a recall / manufacturer repair.

- Anthem, AZ, USA

problem #59

Sep 102017

1500

  • 38,500 miles
While driving on highway check engine light came on. Smelled burning, another car pulled along side and yelled "you are on fire" after stopping the truck I was able to extinguish the flames under the engine by applying dry powder fire extingisher into the open hood. Later investigation by a chrylser hired investigator indicated the starter cable short circuited to a sharp bracket attached to the frame causing the electrical harness to catch fire. In my opinion chrylser is dragging their feet in authorizing a warranty repair

- East Templeton, MA, USA

problem #58

Sep 182017

1500

  • 11,329 miles
Vehicle panel lights staying on without key in vehicle draining battery. Has been to dealer 4 times for same issue. Today, vehicle would not accelerate over 13 mph, after pulling out onto main street from home. Was able to turn around & return home safely, now vehicle at dealer for 5th time for this new issue plus dead battery from panel lights.

- Agoura Hills, CA, USA

problem #57

Aug 212017

1500

  • 44,246 miles
Truck lost all ABS break controls, speedometer stopped working and vehicle became stuck in park. The ABS module and ABS motor were saturated in water. Found recall on Dodge journey which matches my issue. Seems like Ram needs to look into issue. Truck has 44246 miles

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #56

Aug 132017

1500

  • 40,000 miles
Driving along at highway speeds, the "throttle control sensor" light comes on for a quick second, then goes off, and "enginge light" goes on. Withing seconds, the truck loses power, giving you little to no time to prepare and react. It has happened in L.a. on frwy with loads of traffic, it's so dangerous trying to get over to the side without being killed! it has happened 2 tiimes while in tow mode pulling trailers, again so dangerous when suddenly you have no power. Once while pulling horses in the trailer, on an up-hill, with cars behind me and no where to pull over (no shoulder). So unsafe, I was badly shaken over that one with my horses in tow. So this has happened 4 times to us, Dodge has had in shop 4 times and cannot fix. It is terrifing to be going along and have your power cut in a moments time, and be in "limp mode". we can no longer trust this truck. So dangerous

- Santa Ynez, CA, USA

problem #55

Jun 202017

1500

  • 38,000 miles
My trucks 'service electronic throttle control' light (lightning bolt) comes on both when starting my vehicle and when driving my vehicle. When it comes on when I try to start the truck, it wont change out of the gear it is in (ie I cant go faster than 15-18mph). It sometimes goes off if I turn the engine on and off multiple times. The more dangerous timing of it is when the light comes on while I'm driving.this either causes me to downshift into a lower gear which throws me forward and revs the engine in excess of 3000rpm, or while I am stopped, the rpms climb without any foot on the accelerator. If I take my foot off the brake while this happens, I accelerate forward either up to 18mph or 30mph depending which gear it is 'stuck' in. I have taken it to one local Ram dealer 6 times reporting the same issue. The did flash updates, replaced accelerator pedal sensor, brake sensor, repaired connector for the accelerator pedal sensor, and replaced throttle body (all of which at the time, they said each individual component was the root of the problem). I have taken it to another local Ram dealer, and they attempted to fix it with 4 and a half hours of diagnostic time. They replaced the throttle body and replaced a cable/connector and low and behold, the problem still exists. This is very dangerous for so, so many reasons. I note that not only the check engine light have come on, but the traction control light, ABS light, service 4WD light, ! temp light, check brake light, and of course the service electronic throttle control light.

- Roseville, MI, USA

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