10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,824 miles

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problem #126

Sep 042023

1500

  • miles
Took my truck in for engine light. Was told unfixable recall and they can-??t give me vehicle back. That vehicle is my life. Without it I am unable to do what I need to do.

- Tiffin, IA, USA

problem #125

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 #124

Sep 012023

1500

  • miles
Component: Front fuel tank strap frame "T-slot" bracket corroded to the point where metal won't hold the load of the fuel tank and front fuel tank strap is detached causing the fuel tank to drop. Safety concerns: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, the fuel tank may detach from the vehicle causing engine stall, and in the event of crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak, fuel leak increase the risk of a fire. This problem was documentet on recall # 18V160000 and my vehicle has exact condition (corrosion causes fuel tank strap frame bracket to break allowing fuel tank to drop) but for some reason my vehicle it is not included in this recall. No inspection by official authorities was performed on my vehicle as of this time - at the sam time I don't feel safe to drie this vehicle in this condition. This occured recently without any warning signs.

- Bristol, CT, USA

problem #123

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 #122

Aug 082023

1500

  • miles
I was pulling out from my street that connects to a two lane highway. From my street you can see if cars are coming from quite a distance away. There was a semi truck in the distance going east bound in the direction I needed to torn into. There was absolutely enough room for me to merge out into the east bound lane without the semi truck even being affected. I was now about a 1/4 mile down the road and the semi was still aways back. Then, my truck started to sputter and not accelerate and as this a two lane road there at this point was nowhere to pull over. The semi was now coming up quick due to loss of power in my truck. I turned on my hazards by this time he was close and had to make an evasive lane change to avoid running into the back of me. Luckily, there was no on coming traffic. This is not the first incident of my truck losing power and almost being rear-ended. I purchased the truck from a dealer in December of 2022. They have not been of any help, and frankly they are not willing to do a thing to help. I'm at a loss and have no idea what to do. I feel I was sold a truck with a potentially dangerous recall that can cause a major car accident which could result in death. There is no resolve for this recall at this time. This recall not only puts my family at risk, it endangers the general public.

- Sandpoint, ID, USA

problem #121

Jun 092022

1500

  • miles
High pressure fuel pump may fail prematurely. Recall dated June 9, 2022 and after more than a year there is still no remedy.

- Haines City, FL, USA

problem #120

Mar 022023

1500

  • miles
WHILE MOVING TO SOUTH CAROLINA i NOTICED THAT SOMETHING WAS HANGING, A WIRE OR SOME TYP IF LINE, AS I CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK, I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE FUEL TANK STRAP. THE STRAP HAD PULLED OUT FROM THE FRAME THAT WAS CORRODED. I HAVE ALWAYS WASHED THE UNDER CARRIAGE COMING FROM MASSACHUSSETTS AND THE ROAD SALT. AT THE PRESENT TIME I AM USING A TIE DOWN STRAP TO SECURE IN PLACE. SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THERE IS SOME TYPE OF RECALL BUT NEVER RECIEVED ANYTHING IN WRITTING.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #119

Jul 132023

1500

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

- Culpeper , VA, USA

problem #118

Oct 012015

1500

  • miles
I purchased this truck brand new and am the original owner. This truck has been in the dealers procession probably over 50 times and in the shop probably close to 200 days. Most all repairs have been about computer, smog, or other engine problems. Chrysler has extended my warranty out into 2025 and extended the miles to 125k. I currently have 82k miles. It just was in the dealer 1 month ago and currently has check engine light on again. They state it is for a recall they have no current fix for and it sounds like their not even working on one. I was told that this years model with the 3.0 diesel will be the last. I went to then ask for a trade in value from a Ram Chrysler dealer, and was told they could only give me low auction value. I have an additional over $7k in improvements that I will loose. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you

- Woodburn, OR, USA

problem #117

Jun 152023

1500

  • miles
I believe that Ram and It-??s parent company have intentionally not provided a recall fix for recall z46. If Ram refuses to provide a fix for the problem, and I-??m forced to drive the vehicle that could stall and crash at any time is absolutely a safety hazard. I-??ve contacted Ram cares and was told that if I-??m not comfortable driving the vehicle, to just park it and wait for a fix. This company not only provides faulty and unsafe vehicles but then forces its owner to drive them with no fix provided.

- Seymour, TN, USA

problem #116

Jun 142023

1500

  • miles
Filing a complaint because this recall has been open for over a year with no remedy available.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #115

Jun 112023

1500

  • miles
Front Strap on gas tank failed while driving. Gas tank almost fell out and 2nd strap getting ready to fail. Completely pulled out of the frame. Also damaged drive shaft from strap rubbing into the metal.

- Copley, OH, USA

problem #114

Mar 012023

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and hesitate as the shift to park(P) warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. Over time, the failure worsened as the vehicle would fail to accelerate above 35 MPH. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000(Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Two dealers(Ourisman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram,12430 Auto Drive, Clarksville, MD 21029 and Antwerpen Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 6440 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228) were both contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

- Halethorpe, MD, USA

problem #113

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 #112

Jun 092022

1500

  • miles
Still waiting on a call back from the dealer for the HPFP recall. Been almost 9 months now. Anyway this can be resolved before the truck stops running? I commute to work with it everyday.

- Hannacroix, NY, USA

problem #111

Jul 312022

1500

  • miles
Bought the truck July 2022 and since then its been problems with stalling. The vehicle cuts off driving down the road. It can happen once a day or 5 times and restart. It was harder and harder to restart and finally it down not restart at all. Everytime it has a different fuel code. Started with the gas cap, then fuel pressure sensor, then driver module, and fuel pump codes. All parts as well as harnesses have been replaced.

- Elora, TN, USA

problem #110

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 #109

Nov 212022

1500

  • miles
On occasions too numerous to list the engine suddenly loses power. This has been very, very dangerous, especially on the interstates. The recall on the fuel pump was issued in June and 5+ months later still no solution. How much longer am I supposed to drive this dangerous vehicle?

- Long Lake, MN, USA

problem #108

Nov 162022

1500

  • miles
Driving approximately 80 mph on the interstate when the truck completely shut off-total power failure. I was lucky and able to pull off, once I took the key out the truck started. Took to the dealer who stated they couldn-??t duplicate the issue. 6 months later driving on side street same issue, truck shut down while driving with complete power failure. Reported issue to dealer who said call Fiat Chrysler. Spoke to Fiat Chrysler stated no fix currently available, no rental car or loaner would be provided despite this truck being unsafe to drive.

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

problem #107

Sep 202022

1500

  • miles
HPFP failure causing frequent sudden decrease in propulsion while driving which is in turn endangering me & my family including young children as well as other drivers on the road. The check engine light 100% came on immediately & has been on & off intermittently until about a week ago where it is lit continuously. I am no longer able to drive my vehicle which is needed desperately for work. I immediately reached out to Dodge Ram who states there will not be an available repair for this recall until 2023. I just bought this vehicle 45 days ago & am making payments on it. There must be something that can be done expeditiously. I cannot make these payments if I loose my job. Please reply ASAP.

- Ocala, FL, USA

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