10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 38
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,806 miles

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problem #257

Jan 022023

1500

  • miles
My engine light came on. I had the dealer hook it up to their diagnostic machine. It came back that cylinder 4 was misfiring. They looked into it a little farther and my camshaft and Lifter was no good. I bought this vehicle used and there had been no recalls fixed on it. We did have the airbag recall fixed. The Hemi 5.7 engines seem to have this problem and is well-known for it.

- Harrison, MI, USA

problem #256

Feb 042023

1500

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started and shifted into drive while making a left or right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver however while driving straight, the steering wheel returned to normal functionality. The contact also stated that the steering wheel was intermittently jerking. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that previously, the check engine warning light was illuminated; however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the check engine warning light was reset however, and two days later, the check engine warning light illuminated again. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

- Geneva, OH, USA

problem #255

Nov 092022

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
My RAM has been diagnosis with the same faulty manifold bolts as what seems to be numerous other 3rd and 4th generation RAMs and is resulting in dangerous exhaust leakage along with the potential for it to cause heads to cease while driving. I discovered the prevalence of reports of the same issue after my dealer diagnosed the issue while repairing a faulty air bag that has been recalled. The dealer quoted me $2,031.89 to make the repairs (see attached). In one forum alone, there are 100s of people that have cited the same issue and some have left their NHTSA complaint IDs: 11321983, 11317189, 11321434.

- St. Louis Park, MN, USA

problem #254

Sep 242022

1500

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting start the vehicle using the manual key, the vehicle failed to start. The key not in ignition message was displayed. The contact called the dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 110.000.

- Seabrook, NH, USA

problem #253

Sep 082022

1500

  • miles
I seen that certain Ram1500 had a recall on the 3 way coolent valve.My Ram 1500 3.6L valve now went on me.Dealership said that my truck isn-??t in the recall.

- Seaford, NY, USA

problem #252

Aug 312022

1500

  • miles
Catastrophic engine failure, resulting in a hole in the block!! My truck is like new, with less than 53000 miles, perfectly maintained. You could eat dinner off the engine it is so clean. This is the second time a 5.7L hemi engine has failed me. I leased a 2012 Ram and the engine had to be replaced on that( under warranty)! HELP. This is a MAJOR $12,000 repair which should not be taking place! Truck in shop now, but to Labor Day weekend, I have no paperwork at this time. Please let me know what you need. Thank you

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #251

Nov 132020

1500

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that an emission recall repair was performed on the vehicle; however, the vehicle would stall or enter Limp Mode and failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. The service electronic throttle warning light and check engine warning light was illuminated. The diesel particulate filter was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers. The contact stated that the manifold gasket, fuel supply, and turbo water feed lines were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the local mechanic performed a force regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #250

Aug 032022

1500

  • miles
I have flawlessly taken care of my Ram truck. My check engine light came on P0303, cylinder 3 misfire. I had to replace the camshaft and lifters on both sides of the engine due to a continuing design flaw in the Hemi engine. This is a well known issue and it should be addressed by the government.

- Fortville, IN, USA

problem #249

Jul 022022

1500

  • miles
Truck died (stopped) completely crossing a highway and couldn't move it from oncoming traffic without disabling electronic gear shift manually. No prior indication that there was an issue. It just stalled.

- Hartwell, GA, USA

problem #248

Jun 072022

1500

  • miles
The exhaust manifold screws are broken causing damage to the entire manifold. This is a common issue with Rams known as the -??hemi tick-?? which results in the lifters ticking do to a a design flaw that doesn-??t allow oil to properly lubricate the reservoir.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #247

Nov 252020

1500

  • 84,855 miles
The contact owned a 2015 RAM 1500. The contact stated that she observed that oil was spotting her driveway intermittently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the engine compartment and observed that the coolant reservoir fluid was very dark-colored. The contact observed that there was engine oil in the coolant reservoir. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed that the oil cooler failed to cause coolant to run through the entire engine system. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,855.

- Rio Linda, CA, USA

problem #246

Nov 012021

1500

  • miles
The vehicle has 58,000 miles on it. The vehicles has developed a manifold exhaust leak on the passenger side causing exhaust fumes to enter the cabin. Multiple online complaints have dubbed the issue the hemi tick. With so many vehicles exhaust manifolds failing and allowing exhaust fumes into the cabin I-??m requesting a recall to have Chrysler repair at no charge to their customers an ongoing issue with their exhaust manifold leaks that could potentially cause harm or death to the occupants in the vehicle. I also have a 2010 Chrysler town and country with the exact same issue as my 2015 ram 1500.

- Mandan, ND, USA

problem #245

Mar 232022

1500

  • miles
A warrantied part that was previously tried to fix my guess is prior to warranty due to the emissions lying from FCA and resulting ecodiesel settlement. So I purchased without that information being disclosed to me and know they are refusing a warrantied repair on the emissions component. Even thought the settlement covers said part.

- Nashville , TN, USA

problem #244

Mar 072022

1500

  • miles
I have yet to have this issue, but by how it handles anymore it may be soon. But I've seen a lot of people having to replace their entire top end of their engines do to the mds system. The system will shut off some of the cylinders. The mds system that chrysler puts on these trucks causes oil to be shut off to the lifters. Due to the lack of oil this causes major repair issues that keep the truck from running, such as cam shaft failure, and valve failure. If there was to be an mds failure when someone is driving it could cause harm to them and possibly other people because they would lose power to major components such as power steering. This could be a liability since I'm sure there have been several engine replacements on record with them that's under warranty and that's not including not under warranty.

- Wabash, IN, USA

problem #243

Feb 042022

1500

  • miles
1) engine 2) yes 3) No 4) Police and fire chief...waiting on Insurance 5) electronic throttle control error light - repaired 1/20/22 driving home from work (about 35 mile drive) and 2.5 miles from home - engine made a LOUD/LARGE pop and the engine died....drifted to side of road where the inside immediate filled with smoke. Got out and the engine was on fire and within a matter of minutes the entire front end was ingulfed in flames. I find it interesting that I found and article from Ram "Ram Recalls 108,000 EcoDiesel Pickup Trucks over Fire Risk - 2014-2019 trucks...out truck is a 2015 Why we never informed of this potential deadly issue" My husband could have been killed as quickly as this all happened, and wiht no prior warranty, and for it to fully engulf so quickly https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29622403/ram-1500-recall-ecodiesel-pickup-trucks/"fbclid=IwAR2_75MVCiq4C8Ab_ANM7XV3JNhbTGuM6UNSGTdyCM62tRMG9eLeFKemlmc#:~:text=Fiat%20Chrysler%20Automobiles%20(FCA)%20has, or%20any%20gasoline%2Dpowered%20trucks

- Clintonville, WI, USA

problem #242

Aug 032021

1500

  • miles
Started have a ticking sound coming from engine compartment that will go away when truck runs & heats up. Now getting exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment that goes away also then the ticking stops. Learned that this is a very frequent issue with the Dodge Ram 1500's Manifold bolts braking and the heat shield vibrating and along with exhaust leak. i can't comprehend why this wouldn't be a recall issue due to the harmful exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment. this issue need to be looked into, and research shows there have been an extensive amount of complaints which have not corrected the issue..looking for next steps to take to get this done

- Stewartstown, PA, USA

problem #241

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

problem #240

Sep 032021

1500

  • miles
I bought this vehicle used in December 2019 from J.L Freed Honda in Montgomeryville Pa. Truck had about 78,000 miles on it. I noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine when it was started cold. Salesman advised that it was nothing to worry about and is common with RAM trucks until they warm up. Sure enough within a minute the ticking subsided. I purchased the truck and the ticking has continued when started cold. I recently had the truck inspected and was advised that the ticking was a manifold exhaust leak that will only get worse over time and is an emissions issue as well as a safety issue. I started to research the issue on line and found that the leak is caused by broken manifold bolts. It is well documented in online Forums for Dodge RAM and it appears to be a known issue with the Manufacturer but no resolution or recall has been issued. It has obviously caused much frustration for RAM owners of the 5.7 Hemi engine as detailed in the RAM Forum. The repairs are costly and with the problem being as common as it is with no resolution or help from the manufacturer, please review for possible recall.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #239

Oct 282021

1500

  • miles
My vehicle has been wait-listed for the EGR re-call parts since August 17, 2020. The dealer claims they receive 1-2 repair kits a week. Other dealers within 50 miles say the same. As a CA resident, I can now no longer register my vehicle until the VB1/NHTSA 19V-757 repair is complete. In CA, a smog test is required every 2 years, I have completed this (PASSED), but my registration, although paid in full, has been held pending the re-call repair. I currently have an appointment to hopefully secure another 60 registration extension, otherwise, my vehicle would be subject to citation and/or impound based on incomplete registration. The dealer informed me that I am approx. 3-4 months away in the que for repairs. Basically, I need relief from the mandate within CA based on the unforgiving and unrealistic policy that California Air Resources Board(CARB) and DMV have imposed and lack of oversite related to production/distribution of the re-call part kits.

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

problem #238

Jun 092021

1500

  • miles
Since purchasing the truck early this year, the engine has stalled while in motion 5 times. Each time I was able to shift into neutral and start the engine again, and stay in motion. I have taken the truck to 3 different mechanics and none are able to figure out the source of the stall. My safety is at risk because engine control is lost while in motion, if I had to accelerate to avoid collision I would be unable to. Although the engine has started again every time, I am afraid that one time it might not. No warning lamps have come on and no engine codes are available, the truck makes no record of the sudden loss of motive power.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

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