10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
27 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,071 miles

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problem #192

Aug 102023

1500

  • miles
The lifter is ticking for no reason I always use royal purple in my 2015 ram 1500 now for no reason out of no where it started to tick just driving to work. Now the more I research I find out that these hemi 5.7 engines are well known to tick because of the lift. If these lifters are well known to go out why haven't a recall been activated to fix the problem. I love my ram truck but now I'm going to have to spend money to fix it that I don't not have. That should recall these vehicles because this how they will lose customers.

- Needville, TX, USA

problem #191

Nov 212023

1500

  • miles
Crankshift position sensor code PO366 was orginally fixed a couple years ago with a computer update. Now having the same issues hard to start and engine not firing correctly to safely merge with traffic. Been ran off road because it takes so long to get up to highway speeds. An independent service center has found the same issue. Not able to get into the dealer until after the new year. I was driving down the road and it just went sluggish then the warning light went on after I was on the side of the road.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #190

Nov 032023

1500

  • miles
No wreck related. But my truck just stopped running. It could of been bad if I was on a highway. The truck will not start or run. Diagnostic says it's, crank shaft positioning sensor. There is a recall for this but it's vin specific and mine is not listed. This could be a very deadly issue. No warning lights at all the truck just stopped running.

- Belmont, OH, USA

problem #189

Aug 122023

1500

  • miles
The crankshaft went out and needed to replace complete engine. I know other newer models ram 1500 trucks have the same problem but mine is a 2015, it was not listed on the recall.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #188

Oct 242023

1500

  • miles
On the date of 10/24/2023 on my way home from work as I was exiting the freeway when I suddenly lost power steering thank god im only about 3 miles from home because it was extremely difficult to steer.

- Glendale , AZ, USA

problem #187

Aug 092023

1500

  • miles
While driving on the highway between Nenana and Fairbanks, AK, on August 9, 2023, I attempted to pass a slow moving RV towing a trailer. While in the passing lane, I accelerated and my vehicle suddenly loss power. I was forced to swerve out of the passing lane to avoid a collision with with oncoming traffic and the vehicle being passed. After that event, the vehicle would not exceed 3000rpms or 35mph up hills. Immediately after the event, the service engine light came on and the dash showed engine error codes. I took the vehicle to the dealer (Gene's Chrysler in Fairbanks Alaska). After inspection, they indicate that the magnetic surface of the engine tone wheel was delaminating and this initiated the sensor to cause a "limp mode" (mode that limits vehicle's speed). After that event, the vehicle also had trouble starting as though it was not receiving sufficient fuel. The dealer indicated that my vehicle's vin was not covered under the recall even though the problem matched NHTSA campaign number: 23V411. Stellantis-?? own number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V475. I feel that my vehicle needs to be added to this recall. Without my vehicle covered under this recall, my family is incurring the costs of a rental car until the new part arrives. The vehicle was dropped off at the dealer on August 23. The part is delayed and expected on October 15 (nearly a two month wait because of a vehicle defect that effects safety). The dealer indicated my vehicle is unsafe to drive. Why isn't my vehicle part of this recall? It is clearly the exact problem identified in the recall notice.

- Fairbanks, AK, USA

problem #186

Aug 252023

1500

  • miles
The vehicle has experienced multiple Turbo underboost code causing the vehicle to be put into limp mode without any explanation, Rhyme or Reason. The vehicle once this code is tripped places the vehicle into limp mode at which time virtually all power is lost this is now happened three different times with no explanation completely randomly the last time was when pulling a trailer uphill resulting in a near crash experience and being stranded on the side of the highway I had to force reset the computer by cycling the ignition to get the code to go away there was no problems prior to this code popping up or after. When this occurs it can be extremely dangerous when at highway speeds considering that the vehicle goes into limp mode and you're no longer able to go more than 10 miles an hour let alone if you're pulling a trailer it's virtually impossible to move the vehicle and if you're going uphill on a two-lane Highway with fully loaded 18 wheelers behind you at 65 mph and you all of a sudden come to a crawl you can see how this poses a major risk for injury or accident

- Bellevue, NE, USA

problem #185

Jul 132023

1500

  • miles
high pressure fuel system completely replaced after recall and it broke down again with same symptoms.

- Culpeper , VA, USA

problem #184

May 052023

1500

  • miles
The vehicle loss power why I was attempting to accelerate on the highway. I observed ticking noise from the engine that progressively got louder and began knocking noise that eventually caused the vehicle to under perform. I took vehicle to dealer and they informed me of a damaged lifter in cylinder #5 the damaged cylinder camshaft.

- Triangle , VA, USA

problem #183

Jan 312020

1500

  • miles
Vehicle experiences frequent and increasing in frquency, extraordinary hesitation from standstill to power on. Apparent begining was subsequent to recall V08, emissions, Jan 2020. Now 'unsafe' to navigate normal traffic because of the delay in response from input (depress accelerator) to response (vehicle moving at minimally acceptable speed) confirmed by service manager at dealer. No other inspections.no remedy offered. No indicators (visualor audible) miles now appriox 51000, all service done by dealer. No accidents or injuries to report. Issue significant and worsening topoint avoid using it.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #182

Jun 012022

1500

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into neutral(N). The transmission seized, and the contact had to disconnect the battery to correct the failure. The transmission, traction control, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the windshield wipers inadvertently activated while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the wheel speed sensor and prong on the dashboard were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then towed to McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT (3709 S Thompson St, Springdale, AR 72764), where the door module, ABS sensor, and clockspring were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

problem #181

Apr 032023

1500

  • miles
i was traveling about 70 mph on the highway when i hit the accelerator to go around somebody and when i did the vehicle lost power and went into limp mode. service electronic throttle and check engine light came on. took truck to the dealership and they said it was the tone ring. this problem was already a recall in 2020 for this issue but the recall just make the truck start after this malfunction happens. the tone ring is held on my magnetic components. if this tone ring fails every 50 thousand miles which is a great safety hazard as it causes the vehicle to lose power especially on the highway then this needs to be completely covered by a recall even if the issue isn't resolvable. im quoted $1,700 for the tone ring replacement and the truck has been sitting at the dealership for 2 weeks now because the part is on back order from the fact that this is happening a lot. this needs to be corrected and made right for eco diesel owners.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #180

Jan 042023

1500

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the check engine and the service shifter warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated she had experienced the failure twice. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the shifter to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

problem #179

Jan 172023

1500

  • miles
The recall W58. The tone ring failed and my truck shut off on highway. Dealer said I have to pay for the repair. They state that they only do the software upgrade and no mechanical repairs. How is it possible that they won-€™t pay for a damage they know will happen" What is the purpose of a recall if it doesn-€™t fix the problem"

- Marble Falls, TX, USA

problem #178

Jul 142022

1500

  • miles
Driving down the interstate at normal speed 60mph. There was a loud pop and white smoke, I pulled over and the drive shaft had broke loose, the u joint broke and cracked my transfer case. Dodge has a very bad problem in these year model with this same issue.

- Savanna , IL, USA

problem #177

Mar 132019

1500

  • miles
I backup a long side a dumpster and put in park, got out and all the sudden my truck started moving backwards and just about ran me over. If I would not have had my door open and got cought on the corner of the dumpster, it would have ran me over. So this event ended up ripping my door off, so I got it replaced out of pocket because I thought it way fault but it happened again after that. But this time I cought it in time. I just would like to see if the problem is being addressed or is it still being investigated.

- Lacrosse, WI, USA

problem #176

Aug 202021

1500

  • miles
Mins after buying the dodge ram 1500 truck with only 77,000 miles on truck.. The check engine light came on and was locking itself in 4th gear and when returned to dealership they found it was the transmission shifter solenoid which was around a $700 to fix. I told dealership I wanted to return the truck if it was already having major issues but they said It was under 30 day warranty and reassured me that it was a great truck and fixed under warranty. Then in Feb 2022 still under 100,000 miles it started driving rough and in same day I went to get oil change and asked if they could look at the truck. Immediately they said it was deadly to drive any further and said it must be a manufacture defect because not only was the axel broke at less than 100,000 miles but the piece being the intermediate axel shaft was broke as well and needed to be replaced immediately and that this was very rare to have happen on any vehicle this early in milage.This costing us around $1000 to fix in autoshop. Both incidents happened 1st time mins after buying truck in Aug 2021 then second time barely 6 months later and still under 100,000 miles

- Ennice, NC, USA

problem #175

Feb 162022

1500

  • miles
Truck automatically goes in neutral while driving and displays message shift to p then desired gear. Other times it says shift to p to start. Happens while driving on highways and roads. No engine light to diagnose problem

- Woonsocket, RI, USA

problem #174

Oct 152021

1500

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with her sitting in the passenger-€™s side seat, the transmission inadvertently shifted into drive and the vehicle began to rollaway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Action Number: PE16014. The contact stated that while she was preparing to make a turn from a complete stop, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #173

Dec 222021

1500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to accelerate to pass another vehicle, the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was shaking and shifting gears erratically. The driver was able to decelerate to avoid an accident. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Waxhaw, NC, USA

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