10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,878 miles

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problem #45

Jan 312018

1500 8-cyl

  • 37,000 miles
Rference multiple reports forwarded to your office surrounding Ram's air-ride suspension systems'. these major concerns were first reported in early 2017 after returning to Alaska. An official letter was sent to the fca group-italy, fca CEO, & their board of directors surrounding these life threatening incidents. While commuting on an arctic alaskan day "-40 degrees+" my Ram instantly dropped while in motion, all safety equipment became unresponsive leaving me to skid in traffic to a stop. Thank god no one was hurt during this experience. The vehicle was immediately taken to gene's Chrysler, after sitting for days (being told there is no fix for this), fca was officially notified. Gene's Chrysler servicing agents stated that these issues where reported to fca but they don't know what to do about it. I asked why we were not informed by all the dealership servicing agents from Colorado to Washington to Alaska when our Ram was taken in for the many recalls? after days of sitting, the dealership servicing agents stated that a technician team had visited Alaska a few months ago and they wanted to try something. A list of parts where exchanged, fuses replaced, and codes reset. After a few test drives they stated the vehicle should be good for awhile but they were not sure if this would permanently fix these issues. Asking if the vehicle was completely safe (vehicle Transport personnel for school & ministry) to operate, we were told they were not 100% sure but if the issue returned, bring it back to them immediately. Time and time again, the dealership servicing team stated that fca was not too concerned because Alaska is only a small population of their consumer base. We contacted fca again to remind them winters' arctic weather would return soon, that we needed dire assistance for safety reasons. Jan-Feb 2018, we'd relive this experience again!

- Fairbanks, AK, USA

problem #44

Mar 072018

1500

  • 63,000 miles
Ram started dying in December 2017 while driving at hwy speed. All electric power remained, no check engine light illuminated. On or about 1 January 2018, engine shut down at highway speed and check engine light illuminated. That day, the engine surged 2 times without dying. Dealer verified a U1424 trouble code recorded 3 times. Dealer had the Ram for about 1 week and could not make it duplicate, but indicated they were going to change the crankshaft senor. They did not do the repair. Dealer cleared the code and I retrieved it. The Ram continued to die, but has not presented a trouble code. I filed a complaint with Dodge/Ram (case#33123585) to which they recently determined that until the Ram cannot move under its own power, there is nothing they can do, despite the serious safety issue. Since December, the Ram has now died approximately 7 times and surged more times than I remember. The first time I was pulled into the ditch as I tried to get off the highway. 3 times, I've narrowly missed being rear-ended after the Ram died twice while navigating through a traffic light and once while turning at an intersection. This morning it again died as I was slowing down to navigate a traffic light. I didn't realize it died until I tried to accelerate. By that time, I barely had enough momentum to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle behind me had to slam on their brakes and swerve to keep from rear-ending me. That individual confronted me in a very hostile manner, but I diffused the situation when I explained what had happened. The attitude of Dodge/Ram is very concerning as their "policy" outweighs the safety of me, my family and others on the road. There are many complaints about this very issue, but Ram states they've never dealt with the issue. I have photos on my cellphone of the instrument panel when the Ram dies. I don't have access to the communications with Ram

- Murray, NE, USA

problem #43

Feb 182018

1500

  • 19,000 miles
As previous recall on same model of trucks, the leak issue on the rear window or third brake is still present due to the sealant wearing off and not stopping rain from entering the cab and ruining upholstery, and eventually promoting rust from inside the cab. The vehicle can be stationary or in motion

- Richardson, TX, USA

problem #42

Jan 192018

1500

  • miles
The truck will roll away after placing gear in park. This has happened on many separate occasions.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #41

Jun 152016

1500

  • miles
Brakes are not needed to shift vehicle into drive reverse etc. This can be done when you drive the vehicle for the first time during the day. Key is also no necessary to 0lace vehicle into gear!

- Loco Hills, NM, USA

problem #40

Dec 202017

1500

  • 66,810 miles
When it is cold and raining, and the truck reaxhed 55 mph, the truck will jerk hard and the ABS light and traction control light will come on and stay on. The dash will light up with the message, "anti-lock brake system service needed" and "4WD temporarily unavailable."

- Georgetown, KY, USA

problem #39

Sep 012014

1500

  • 3,500 miles
After car wash or rain area under rear seat has water in it I have removed rear seat and rear cab liner and found that the exhauster-bodyside aperture - mopar (68157351ad) I have called fci more then 1 time and nothing. This has been reported from 6 months of me owning the truck

- Morgan Hill, CA, USA

problem #38

Jun 152017

1500

  • 43,000 miles
Parked at Eagle mountain lake boat dock to load my bass boat. Put the truck in park and got out to load my bass boat and the truck rolled into the lake, completely submerged in the water.. have heard about the countless Dodge rollaway complaints but this is unbelievable.. how many more vehicles owners have to experience this extensive insurance claims before a real investigation occurs these rotary shift knobs on the dash... they have an inherent problem.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #37

May 072017

1500 8-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
I had a air bad recall regarding the side airbags that I had fixed at adams automotive of annapolis and then on 5/07/14 I was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident due to the side curtain airbags deploying while I was driving. After the collision involving 6 cars when my side airbags deployed, none of the other front airbags deployed when they should have because of how bad the front impact was. I was injured very badly due to this and am possibly being held responsible for the accident until Chrysler can confirm this is a big issue regarding the Ram pickups! luckily there was no severe injuries but I now have lumbar back injuries and left shoulder injuries, not including what happened to others involved. Do I need to hire an attorney?..updated 09/14/17

- Stevensville, MD, USA

problem #36

Mar 062017

1500

  • 54,000 miles
Starting at about 30K the check engine light came on and the error code read PO456 (small evap leak), Dodge dealer (peterson ) stated that the computer was so sensitive that they (the dealer) could not detect such a small leak.. so I was told they changed out some common items that had known issues and it should be fix.. at about 37K same exact issue same exact error code same exact response from the dealer.. but this time I was told they just replaced the whole evap system and to make sure I don't overfill the fuel tank.... now at 54K same exact issue same error PO456..but now a much more noticeable heavy 'fuel' smell in the cab ' and I've been very careful not to 'overfill' the fuel tank'.best part dealer is saying sorry out of warranty.. huh, that's convenient.

- Parma, ID, USA

problem #35

Dec 242016

1500

  • 63,000 miles
Rotary shifter I was outside of my truck on Dec.23 2016 when I put my truck in park and went inside of gas station for a minute. After being parked for a while I saw my truck started to roll away on its own I ran out of the door and caught my truck before any major damage happened. My truck was initially in park I always double since I have been hearing about these problems. My truck somehow put itself in drive and took off on its own the manager of pizza hut also witnessed this. Now I'm scared to drive my truck which I still owe 37000 on. I have had my truck for about a year and it has never done this before and I'm not sure what to do. However it did lightly hit a yellow pole but no real damage to truck.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #34

Aug 012016

1500

  • 25,000 miles
Transmission was replaced due to a manufacturing defect, not part of a recall, rear main seal was replaced, rear differential seal was replaced, high mount brake light was replaced due to water leaking in the cab. There is a chemical smell coming from engine thru vents. Front tires wearing on the outside most likely the tie rod defect that the dealer won't acknowledge.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #33

Dec 032016

1500

  • 36,791 miles
I had a big rain storm about 3 weeks ago that brought around 8 inches of rain into my area. There was a factory defect with the third brake light and satellite radio antenna seals that aloud water to enter the cab of the truck. Everything in the cab of the truck was soaked. I had 6 inches on standing water in the compartments. When I drove the truck after 3 days of raining water began to pour out from the headliner onto the dashboard. Dodge refused to do anything with the Ram because it was 700 miles out of the warranty. A week after the storm, I started the Ram to warm up one morning and when I went to get in the truck every warning light was on, it was beeping, I could to shift it into gear nor could I turn the truck off. Once I stepped out of the truck it locked the doors with the truck still running and I could not unlock the doors for an hour later. Usaa has total my Ram out but Chrysler has not taken responsibility for this issue. After researching online the leak is a huge problem dating back to 2004.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #32

Dec 012016

1500

  • 40,000 miles
You already have an open investigation of this problem. PE 16-014. I have had two instances of the truck rolling away after placing the rotary shift knob into park. Engine was running. First time I shifted into park, released the foot brake and it rolled. I moved the shifter to neutral then back to park and it engaged normally. The second time I placed the vehicle park and opened the door to exit. It started rolling away but I stopped it with the foot brake. I looked at the rotary shift control and it had an indicator light for "park". however, when I moved it to neutral I did not hear the normal click sound. Placed it back in park and it worked normally. Both incidents occurred at home (driveway) and the vehicle was completely stopped with engine running when they occurred.

- Social Circle, GA, USA

problem #31

Dec 122016

1500

  • 46,000 miles
Roll away after parking in driveway. I parked on my slight inclined driveway, placed the truck in park, exited the truck and walked to the front while my wife was exiting the passenger side and the truck began rolling backwards knocking my wife to the ground. I had to run down the driveway, jump in the truck and stop it. I started it and it was still in park, as I placed it when I parked it. I drove it back up the driveway and parked it and it was normal at that point. We were puzzled and assumed I must have not put in in park etc. But after hearing more reports of this decided to report this. I am a experienced and safe driver and always put my vehicles in park so I am not blaming myself anymore. My wife was ok, just shaken as it was snowy and cold out, and on the ground. Both of us could have been injured or if a child or adult was behind the truck it could have been worse, this does need addressed. I look forward to the feedback.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #30

Aug 232015

1500

  • miles
The horn has a delay when pressed to sound off. It will honk seconds after you remove your hand from the horn. Not safe. Would not pass department of transportation inspection if it were a commercial vehicle.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #29

Oct 262016

1500

  • 52,000 miles
After going to two dealerships, I am unable to get my recall R46/NHTSA 15V-541 repaired. Tuttle click Dodge in irvine California and huntington beach Dodge in huntington beach, California both advise that they do not have the part, that Chrysler will not release the part other than 2 a month, and after ordering the part through both dealers and being told I will be called when it arrives, it has been months and I still have no call and no repair.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #28

Sep 202016

1500

  • 44,000 miles
All buttons on front right side of steering wheel (cruise control, gear+/-) have completely stopped functioning. Vehicle has 44,000 miles, steering wheel wire harness was supposedly replaced a year ago under recall

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #27

Aug 152016

1500

  • 39,000 miles
I started the truck and noticed that the controls on the steering wheel for the radio and blue tooth did not work. I also noticed that the horn did not work. I can not scroll through the information center to check the tire pressure, speed, oil life or any other items in the information center. I also do not know if this issue affects the air bag being able to deploy. I can not reset the oil life after I change the oil.

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #26

Sep 042016

1500

  • miles
Diesel exhaust fluid (def wasn't mix with the fuel to make the truck run properly. Truck won't stay start. When truck start only go 30mph. Has been in shop 10 times since I purchased it in May 2015. It is in the shop with no eta on the part so I am in a renter since 6sept2016. The dealership only cover 5 days of renter. So I am responsible for the remain of renter until truck repaired and still making my truck payment of $613. One time I was on the highway and it just stop wouldn't start at all had to be tow to the shop. The rest of the stop and go was on streets.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

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