10.0

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

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problem #34

Jul 192016

1500

  • 54,300 miles
Air bag light kept coming on. Seen recall on my vehicle(15V-459), in regard to wire harness causing short in the electrical system. The dealer now state that the wire harness to the airbag has shorted out under the seat. Costing approximately $401. Could this be caused by the recall on 2014 Dodge Ram.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #33

Jun 152016

1500

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. When the trailer lights were plugged into the outlet, they failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #32

Jun 032016

1500

  • 24,896 miles
At a red light engine ideal went from 800 RPM to 1500 RPM then back to 800 RPM.after green light started to drive then the electronic throttle light came on. Uncontrolled acceleration of the truck happen could not shut the engine off or get the transmission out of drive had to brake very hard and apply parking brake to stop the truck. Had the warning light for electric throttle on the panel finally the light went out and the throttle respond normally. Headed home when the same happen again with same results nearly had a accident from this. Then the light went out with temporary lost of brakes and control of the truck.then the throttle responded normally until I got home and but the truck into park the warning light came on engine RPM accelerated to 2500 RPM until I could turn the engine off.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #31

May 012016

1500

  • 36,000 miles
The radio controls so much of the vehicle components and systems and I am now on my third radio unit and still have electrical problems all over the vehicle and not sure if this is related. Fuses blowning, bulbs blowing, etc.

- Cumberland, VA, USA

problem #30

Feb 072015

1500

  • 2,245 miles
Purchased this truck in December 2014. The mileage is 23,800 as of 4/7/2016 date miles problem 2/7/15 2245 check engine light came on (grill shutter broke) 2/17/15 2756 software update needed on transmission 10/24/15 15992 airbag recall 1/16/16 19975 idler pulley started squealing (replaced) 4/7/16 23,800 check engine light came on oil pressure sensor bad (replaced)

- Ofallon, MO, USA

problem #29

Mar 232016

1500

  • 30,000 miles
Numerous electrical problems, blowing fuses, blowing light bulbs, and radio issues. I had to replace three fuses and have only had the brand new vehicle despite it was on the dealers lot with 5 miles on it when I test drove it. In a years time I have had to replace one head light build, one right brake tail light bulb. Had to replace the three brake light due to leaking. I am getting ready to have the third radio replaced by dealer. The dealer has had to also work on the rear window twice which was leaking severally, and the dealer has also replaced the shark fin satellite antenna once. I am also starting to see driver's side window moving roughly not smooth as others three windows still are smooth operation. I have also had five recalls serviced and assumed to have been fixed or maybe they are causing these or other issues!

- Cumberland, VA, USA

problem #28

Sep 032015

1500

  • 13,000 miles
Received notice on 9/3/2015 about exhaust high frequency decoupler and notice on 10/9/2015 for battery wire harness. The dealer says they don't have parts. I received another notice on 1/20/2016 for same two problems. Dealer says they have no parts. Its been seven months and no word on parts.

- Zachary, LA, USA

problem #27

Feb 082016

1500

  • 12,500 miles
8 speed automatic shift knob is awkward & we have began exiting vehicle several times while running, but still in drive!!

- Iron Mtn, MI, USA

problem #26

Apr 132015

1500

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the service engine warning light and various other warning lights randomly flashed several times. The contact also experienced a drastic reduction in speed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times for various repairs and they were not able to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #25

Nov 012015

1500

  • 36,000 miles
The main headlamps stopped working while I was driving on the highway at night. I had to play with the knob to at 70mph in the dark to make them work again. They malfunction when the switch is set to "auto." Since then, the lights also turn themselves on intermittently when stationary in the middle of the night.

- South Plains, TX, USA

problem #24

Dec 232014

1500

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 4,000.

- Surf Side Beach, TX, USA

problem #23

Dec 302015

1500 8-cyl

  • 23,000 miles
There is a 1 to 2 second lag when pressing the horn button and when the horn actually sounds. With the lag, it is nearly impossible to sound the horn immediately when someone is encroaching into your lane or any other time when the horn needs to be sounded to prevent an accident.

- Harlingen, TX, USA

problem #22

Aug 312015

1500

  • 20,516 miles
3 recalls, side airbag inflatable curtain, steering wheel wiring, reprogram occupant restraint control module. Contacted local dealer months ago; said they would call with an appointment time, as soon as they received the parts, I'm still waiting for the call- dealer was scranton Dodge.

- Olyphant, PA, USA

problem #21

Nov 042015

1500

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer. After the vehicle received three recall repairs, it began experiencing various failures. The contact indicated that the dealer was notified more than five times and refused to provide a remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the instrument cluster failed to work causing various warning indicators to randomly flash while the vehicle was in operation. There was also a steering failure in which the cruise control failed to work and water entered the vehicle due to the seals not being correctly installed after the recall repairs. The contact indicated that the failures were getting progressively worse. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The NHTSA campaign numbers were unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Kerrville, TX, USA

problem #20

Nov 052015

1500

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. While attempting to park the vehicle, the engine seized and the electronic throttle control illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V459000 (air bags) and 15V517000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were not available. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #19

Aug 012015

1500

  • 14,000 miles
I have taken the vehicle to big O Dodge in greenville, SC 3 times to have the problem of power loss. I have to get a boost each time to crank each day and the battery is good.

- Gray Court, SC, USA

problem #18

Sep 292015

1500

  • 24,990 miles
The computer malfunctioned I.e. satelleite radio malfunctioned folowed by an electric smell. The transmission jumps from R to P and D to P at slow speeds.

- Covina, CA, USA

problem #17

Sep 072015

1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,800 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. All of the warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred approximately eight times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on various occasions, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 5,800. Updated 03/04/16

- Anniston, AL, USA

problem #16

Aug 142014

1500

  • 7,455 miles
Transmission will shift into neutral when slowing down to turn or stop. Necessary to turn off engine start and put into gear. This has happened 18 times to date. I have a 4 page document detailing each time, place, and occurance. If I had an address to sent to. I am in a small town so have nor has any traffic problems but if I go to a large city this would be bad to stop and restart vehicle in heavy traffic. Have had to dealers twice. First one told me they could not find anything. And second dealer after keeping my vehicle 3 days said he did not have time to look at it. Ntsb # 10748878

- Crossett, AR, USA

problem #15

Mar 192014

1500

  • 1,200 miles
Since this truck was new there has been an intermittent issue with the control panel going dead, or losing power. This panel includes the ability to change the truck into various 4X4 settings as well as the panel that controls many other functions such as the heated/cooled seats, air ride suspension etc. Sometimes the turning off the truck and then restarting it clears the issue, other times it does nothing. There are other people with the same issue. www.ramforumz.com/showthread.php?T=179332&highlight=control+panel this is a safety issue due to not being able to engage or disengage 4X4 when needed as well as being very distracting to the driver.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

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