10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,376 miles

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problem #27

Jun 152019

1500

  • 25,000 miles
There was a nationwide recall on the ecodiesel engine due to a class-action lawsuit. The repair was made and now the truck does not accelerate until the engine warms up. This is very dangerous as you pull out into traffic and the truck does not go. I have almost been hit as truck stalls and then accelerates a full 4-5 seconds later. I will not let anyone else drive my truck now due to this danger. In checking with other owners everyone who has the "update" done per the lawsuit is having the same dangerous problem. To be specific, when the engine is cold, you hit the accelerator, the truck does not accelerate for 4-5 seconds. This causes you to roll slowly into oncoming traffic.

- Prosper, TX, USA

problem #26

Jul 072019

1500

  • 52,000 miles
After having the emission recall competed on my 2016 Ram 1500 ecodiesel I am experiencing major power loss in certain operating conditions. This condition includes reduced throttle response when accelerating from a stop after cold starting. Since this recall there is significant lag in the throttle leading to traffic having to slow down because I'm not accelerating. I can push the throttle to the floor and there is very little RPM increase. This issue happens after every cold start and there is a larger lag if the air conditioner is on. This throttle lag only started occurring after the recall was performed and has occurred regularly since.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #25

May 032019

1500

  • 45,000 miles
Fuel level sensor failure, causes fuel gauge to read zero and check engine light to come on. First gauge will read incorrectly then fall to just reading zero, happens in all conditions of driving and vehicle running. Its a known issue for the Ram 1500. Requires fuel pump assembly to be replaced as the sensor is built into the fuel pump assembly.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

problem #24

May 242019

1500

  • 41,090 miles
Received a recall to install aem computer update. Since the update I have been experiencing acceleration delays from a stop there is a 3-5 sec delay in acceleration. This is a safety hazard trying to merge I had to pull to the side of the road a # of times to avoid a rear end accident. In addition my gas mileage has also been decreased from an average of 18-20 mpg down to 14-16 mpg. This problem after the aem update must be correct quickly as driving the vehicle has become dangerous.

- Waipahu, HI, USA

problem #23

Jun 222019

1500

  • 41,280 miles
Filled up my fuel tank and as you drive down the road your fuel gage continues to go up and down. Then your low fuel light goes off. Then you get a fuel level sensor code that comes up on the dash. These warnings buzzers continue to go off regardless if the tank is full.

- Smyrna, TN, USA

problem #22

May 122019

1500

  • 50,000 miles
"eco diesel emissions update, " upon having my truck ECM flashed with the court settlement emission update, I have observed severe power loss. To the point of 4-5 seconds of delay when initially pulling out in to traffic on any road or highway. Very sluggish and has almost caused me to have an accident. This started immediately after the update. My truck drove fine before the update.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #21

May 232019

1500

  • 47,000 miles
The truck is stationary and is turned off and when I push the push to start button the truck begins to turn on and cuts off before it fully begins to run. Turns off mid ignition and dies. Have to push to start more than once.

- Asheboro, NC, USA

problem #20

Jun 112019

1500

  • 55,000 miles
Fuel sensor fail this happen when I have to brake hard

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #19

May 282019

1500

  • 81,000 miles
I was accelerating to enter highway I35 in san antonio when my dashboard lit up with multiple flashing lights. Check engine, low fuel indicator, fuel sensor failure error code, along with the ringing alarm that there was no fuel. I am now in the middle lane of I35 traveling 65 mph and trying to figure out should I risk cutting back across the traffic I just merged with to exit before I get stranded in the middle lane, or risk running out of fuel and exit the next exit more safely. I chose to cut off the traffic so that I didn't risk getting stranded in the middle of the highway. This was dangerous, and I am glad I didn't have my kids in the truck with me. These faulty fuel sensors that are on the fuel pumps need redesigned. Mopar should be held responsible before real tragedy happens.

- Boerne, TX, USA

problem #18

Mar 212019

1500

  • 25,200 miles
Truck has 25,200 miles on it and has fuel sensor failure alarm. After reading some information with other owners, they all have the same problem with their Ram pickup. Evidently this happens anywhere from 5,000 miles and up. It is a $1000 repair when not under warranty. I believe this should be a recall item covered after the warranty expires. Some people had the repair 2 or more times. I was driving up the road when the fuel gauge said empty and it's full

- Woodbury, TN, USA

problem #17

Jan 152019

1500

  • 80,000 miles
Fuel level sensor inoperable. Can not gauge proper levels of fuel in the vehicle.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #16

Feb 182019

1500

  • 0 miles
Hello, I called my dealership and asked them about my fuel sensor, check engine light has been on. Sometimes when I fill up my tank it goes away. That being said. I have searched the I gerber to find out it is a common problem with our Ram trucks. Deslership will not cover now the power train warranty. This should be a recall. It is going to charge us nearly 1000 dollars to fix it. Simple fix. My truck has only 60,0000 miles brand new. Sometimes it goes away when I am driving and than it reappears. Please make this a recall that way we can get it fix. If not I am going to have to fix it myself. Thank you.

- Baldwin Park, CA, USA

problem #15

Jan 292019

1500

  • 61,791 miles
Air suspension has never worked properly during winter months. Had compressor replaced in 2-2018. In the last year I have experienced a minimum of 12 instances where the vehicle will not adjust ride height which I have photos of. When I purchased my vehicle no one told me it would not function properly during the cold months. Most recently I was in to have the auto park recall taken care of. Since this update my truck is total crap. I have lost 3mpg in fuel mileage, the truckss shift pattern and running RPM's have changed and it drives like I'm towing something. When I returned to the dealer I was told to get and after market programmer to solve the issue. Really! so when I go in the next time they can void my warranty. My truck ran like a beast before the update and averaged 18.5 mpg, today I am averaging 14.7 on the same exact trip. Something is definitely wrong with this program.

- Doylestown, OH, USA

problem #14

Feb 072019

1500 8-cyl

  • 29,000 miles
Vehicle completely died in the intersection right after taking off from the stoplight. Could not remove key and it will not shift into park. The consumer stated vehicle was repaired, a loose battery terminal was the problem.

- Macedon, NY, USA

problem #13

Dec 212018

1500

  • 92,000 miles
Driving on a highway at 60 M/H engine start smoking and caught on fire without any previous alert or check engine light on after I pullover and lift the hood to inspect the smoke.

- Fort Polk, LA, USA

problem #12

Dec 102018

1500

  • 57,897 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the fuel gauge went from full to empty. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and all the electrical features shut down. The vehicle was taken to brown motors of greenfield (399 federal St, greenfield, MA 01301) where it was diagnosed that either the fuel sensor or the sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,897.

- Ware, MA, USA

problem #11

Nov 232018

1500

  • miles
I am a 2016 Ram 1500 crew cab. If I use the vst gas nozzles they get stuck in the filler neck. It takes about 10-15 mins to get it unstuck. I have taken it to antioch Dodge and they say there is no issue. I also had a video and they refuse to look at it. I am very disappointed that nobody will look into this.

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #10

Nov 012018

1500

  • 44,500 miles
Error code P0463 - fuel level sending unit failure. Seems to happen to everyone right out of warranty... 40K miles, under 3 years old. Was driving on the highway when warning lights and the audible notification started going off. Low fuel warnings lit up too. Fuel level sending unit high voltage failure is the eventual message on the dashboard. It throws one off when that happens, took me a minute to realize that I didn't in fact have a fuel leak and did in fact have plenty of gas.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #9

Sep 282018

1500

  • 60,054 miles
I was backing a pontoon boat while in 4WD low in soft mulch, I then stopped and switched back to 2wd. Once the electronic shifting was complete, the fuel sensor fail message appeared in the instrument cluster, the low fuel warning and the check engine light both illuminated. The fuel (gas) tank was about 3/4 full when this occurred. The vehicle had 60,054 miles on it. So far the vehicle continues to run as normal but the illuminated warnings are quite a distraction while driving.

- Westminster, SC, USA

problem #8

Oct 012017

1500

  • 100 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While adding fuel to the vehicle, the fuel pump nozzle became stuck in the fuel tank filler tube. The contact had to remove the nozzle from the fuel tank by twisting and pulling with force each time the fuel tank was filled in order to release the fuel pump nozzle. The contact spoke with victorville motors (14617 civic drive, victorville, ca 92394, (760) 733-8484), but the dealer stated that there was nothing for them to diagnose. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the fuel tank inspected. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

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