When coming to a stop, a strong smell of diesel and def or anti freeze comes into cab. Windows are up, it comes thru the vents.

- Goldsboro, NC, USA

I am writing this for my elderly father. He has a 2015 Ram 1500 diesel pick up truck that falls under the eco diesel settlement (class action lawsuit). My dad had the approved emissions modification (aem) that was required to update the emissions control software on May 28, 2019. After the aem completed by the dealer, the truck had throttle issues. When my dad pushed the pedal to accelerate, the vehicle would significantly lag to the point of not accelerating. This is a **continuous** and dangerous condition that was caused by the factory supplied software update. My dad made a complaint to the dealer three hours after the aem was updated on 5/28/19. He also complained to the dealer on June 6, 7, 8 2019 and on many other occasions. They tell him it could take 6 months to fix this dangerous condition. The factory "fix" has now created a dangerous condition. The dealer either can't or won't fix it. Many people have apparently complained to the dealer to where the dealer is now advising vehicle owners to not install the factory aem "fix". the dealer tells my dad that factory/corporate is working on a fix.

- Seattle, WA, USA

My truck received the V08 emissions software recall before I purchased it in July of 2019. As with hundreds of other ecodiesel owners, I am experiencing a dangerous throttle lag when the engine is cold. If I try to turn left and merge into traffic, there is a several second delay before the truck starts building speed. I feel this could potentially cause a crash. I have unintentionally cut people off because of this throttle lag and angered other drivers. There are hundreds of people complaining about this after the V08 recall on internet forums. Fca is supposed to have a fix coming according to the internet but who knows if that is true or how long it will take. The aem was "not supposed to alter vehicle performance" according to the recall letter. Obviously that was not true. This is a dangerous problem that should be resolved in a timely manor. This should be addressed by a safety recall. Some are also claiming their vehicles are catching fire after the aem was performed.

- New Hudson, MI, USA

After aem update their is a throttle and turbo lag that has put me in harms way on numerous occasions. When making a left or right turn the engine fails to accelerate for some times up to a block making it impossible to merge safely with traffic this has resulted in numerous extremely close calls. Both on city streets and highways the problem is in the new software that updated the required aem this problem is being ignored by fca and you how many accidents or deaths before you act?

- Redding, CA, USA

I had the aem recall and the truck is extremely sluggish until it is completely warm. Even if it sits for 1/2 hour or more it is very unresponsive for about 10 minutes. Hard to cross an intersection etc. When it will barely move.

- Blairsville, GA, USA

I had the recall from Ram for the ecodiesel recall and now the truck is complete unsafe. I can't even accelerate into traffic without getting nervous. The truck lags and the throttle response is terrible now. Instead of buying them back like Volkswagen did, Chrysler put us in death traps.

- Marlboro, NY, USA

Did the aem recall emissions reprogram. The truck now has very slow acceleration when cold. You have to floor the throttle to get it to move when cold. Very dangerous when merging into traffic or leaving a stop. The fuel economy has dropped to 20-21 mpg from 25 and higher. It is a much different and not enjoyed truck anymore. Talked with dealer. They are very aware of the issue as almost everyone has the same problems. Nothing they can do but say "hopefully a different re flash or tune will be sent after the complaints" wishing now it was just a simple buy back offer.

- Fargo, ND, USA

I had the updated aem installed in my 2015 Ram eco diesel. Now at times I step on the gas and it lags really bad(no power). This could be bad while in traffic etc

- Leominster, MA, USA

My vehicle is completely stock and have never been modified. After the advance engine modification (V08), I notice a delay on the throttle. Scary enough to not being able pull out of the way of accident is about to happen. It doesn't have enough power at initial push when over taking but when it gets there it will maintain the speed.

- El Paso, TX, USA

Fiat Chrysler (fca) recently settled a class action lawsuit affecting my Ram ecodiesel truck. After that settlement, I was required to get a software flash called the "approved emissions modificatoin" (aem). After receiving that software "fix", my truck drives notably different and is now very dangerous due to the huge drop in power and increase in turbo lag. Especially when the engine is cold or not completely up to operating temperature, I experience almost no throttle response when pulling out onto a highway by my house. There is a huge amount of turbo lag, to the tune of several seconds, which makes pulling out into traffic a very dangerous event. This was never an issue prior to the required aem update, so I'm filing a complaint to outline this drastic decrease in performance which is downright dangerous for thousands if not millions of Ram and Jeep customers.

- Shiner, TX, USA

Since having the approved emissions modification done on my Ram ecodiesel the truck will not accelerate properly until the engine seems to reach full operating temperature. When I attempt to pull onto another highway the engine bogs down and acts like it is going to stall. I believe this to be an unsafe driving condition. With colder weather approaching I am concerned this issue may worsen.

- Chicora, PA, USA

Received a malfunction indicator light for a problem in the emissions system while driving on the highway. Invoice report shows plastic from intake manifold melting and getting into the exhaust system. Also, ecodiesel aem update V08 has caused pedal lag, making it extremely difficult to accelerate.

- Athens, NY, USA

Did the flash upgrade to fix the recall V08 and ever since then it has no acceleration when coming off a stop. It has a lag of a second or two and is very scary when trying to pull out in traffic. It has such a lag that pulling out that that your not sure that you wont get in a accident.

- Helena, MT, USA

Involving the eco diesel emissions update performed on my 2015 Ram 1500 at the dealership by fca on 06/11/19 said it would not change the driveablity of the vehicle but it has, in the acceleration that is delayed or sometimes just not there at all, this is inconsistent and intermittent when pulling out onto a roadway I must take the possibility in mind that the vehicle might not get going into the flow of traffic, I find this to be a safety hazard for every day drivers. Thank you, please advise

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel sensor lever failed while driving 65 mph. The fuel sensor alarmed alerted that the fuel sensor failed and the fuel level displayed zero; however, the contact new that the fuel tank was full. The contact spoke with an unknown dealer who stated that the fuel level sensor could be replaced with the same part and would be under warranty for two years. The dealer stated that there was not a newly designed fuel lever sensor. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,186.

- Downey, CA, USA

I recently had the approved emissions modification performed on my 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel. Since the modification, the truck has a terrible lag when I take off, sometimes up to 5 seconds. This happens when I put my foot on accelerator and try to go. This lag is going to get me hit and possibly killed. Online forums of fellow Ram ecodiesel owners state the same problem. Ram needs to get this fixed and push out an update that will fix the problem or I'm going to get injured or killed in this truck. It is no longer safe to drive because of this recall modification.

- Medina, TN, USA

Very weak acceleration after aem update

- Malta, ID, USA

After the V08 recall the drivability of vehicle is dangerous. The fuel consumption and the lag of the engine is also a huge concern but it handles totally different. While it still seems decently reliable, for now, everyday unsureness of trying to anticipate how the vehicle will handle during driving is the primary factor.

- Dublin, CA, USA

I purchase a 2015 Ram 1500 eco-diesel in December 2015. On June 1, 2119, the dealer performed the court approved eco-diesel modifications in conformance with epa mandate. I submitted my claim to fca on June 3,2019. After the modifications, acceleration from a starting position lags by about 3 seconds, causing a driver response inconsistency that has resulted in several near misses of on-coming cars when entering into traffic. This is a serious safety issue! not of a safety concern, but a false claim made by fca is the fact that the diesel performance in miles per gallon has dropped from 24 mpg average for the past 4 years to a 21.5 mpg average for the past 4 months. In addition, no claim payment has been received within the 3 months after modifications were made. Letters have been sent, but responses are additional bureaucratic demands made to consumer. This vehicle is a safety hazard and an accident waiting to happen.

- Hudson, FL, USA

V08 recall. Acceleration from any speed, including standing start is dangerously delayed, pulling into and across traffic is unpredictable. There is no throttle response until around 70% throttle, then acceleration is unpredictable and late. Fuel consumption is beyond passable for such a potentially efficient and powerful engine. The purpose of the vehicle is light towing. The power train has been tuned to the point that it's useless, the vgt fights at above 70% capacity to maintain torque and power to the wheels. Fuel injection timing ranges from -17 to +5 degrees, only to maintain emissions efficiency, the new ECU programming completely ignores efficient engine management- focusing on emissions control. System and engine components are not designed for the crazy egt temps that come with the late fuel injection. Engine fires- intake manifold in particular- are becoming very common. Will it take a few fatalities before something is done. All to prove some epa point. I could be getting 30 plus mpg, without the egr system, still target specific exhaust gas emissions reductions and get some reliability without fearing my vehicle will burst into flames or get T-boned trying to cross traffic.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA