10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 1
Average Mileage:
17,624 miles

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problem #41

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 #40

Jan 292019

1500

  • 15,400 miles
28 degrees F this morning. I started truck and let it warm up for 5 min. Disengaged the parking brake, put it in drive. As I started to move (3) error messages came up on dash: Service shifter, service transmission, service throttle control. I stopped truck, turned it off and then started it again. No error codes; engine warning light on. I drove to work 2.5 miles away. I had to stop at a traffic light and engine just turned off. Dash board was flickering. I put truck in park, turned key off and then tried to restart truck. Nothing, lights still flickering on dash. I tried to put on hazard lights but no power to them. I tried multiple times to restart truck but to no avail. At some point it wouldn't even let me turn the key to off. It was stuck in the "accessory" position. I did catch an error message on the dashboard that said "no bus". if I was moving when truck shut down I would have gotten into an accident; no power brakes or steering. After about 5 minutes sitting at traffic light, the dashboard lights stopped flickering and the truck appeared to reset itself. At this point I was able to start the truck and get to work. The truck has been in four times for "service shifter" error. On three of the visits the dealer loaded new software into the truck to address this and a few recalls. The last visit (3) weeks ago the software was changed so if the truck is not in park, the driver's door is open, truck is in gear, and the driver's foot is not pressing on the brake pedal the computer will put truck in park they also replaced the rotary shifter switch. Since that time the service transmission, service shifter and service throttle control error started and has appeared three times. 2016 Ram express 1500 was bought new in July 2017 and has 15,400 miles on it. I have no confidence in this vehicle as it will leave me stranded at some point.

- Milford, CT, USA

problem #39

Dec 222018

1500

  • 91,000 miles
Driving on a highway the car start smoking from the hood 2 min later thr truck's engine was on fire

- Fort Polk, LA, USA

problem #38

Nov 022018

1500

  • 45,000 miles
Backup camera does not always have a clear picture

- Greenbrier, TN, USA

problem #37

Nov 022018

1500

  • 74,500 miles
Broken manifold studs. And when you call the dralsgiod they all say this is a common issue and that Chrysler has rengineered the studs so tat mean they know about but it's happened to many people and there no doubt anything with I.

- Pauls Valley, OK, USA

problem #36

Oct 192018

1500

  • 20,000 miles
Jul 26,2018 manufacturer recall numberu74 NHTSA recall number18V-486 recall statusrecall incomplete summary the tailgate actuator limiter tab within the power lock actuatory control assembly may fracture allowing the lock rod control bracket to over-travel which may pull the lock rods and release the latches, potentially resulting in the tailgate inadvertently falling open at any time safety risk an unintended opening of the tailgate while driving may result in a loss of unrestrained cargo from the truck bed while driving. Lost cargo may create a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles, and can cause such vehicles to crash remedy the remedy for this item will limit the locking actuator travel and not allow the pivot arm from overtraveling and pulling on the locking/unlocking rods manufacturer's notes for more information, visit recalls.mopar.com or call 1-800-853-1403. Please have your VIN ready when calling.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #35

Jun 042018

1500

  • 78,000 miles
I took my vehicle to a local repair shop(pep boys) for checking of a slight wobble in the drive line or drive shaft of my vehicle. My 2016 Ram 1500 had just come out of the purchased extended warranty when the wobble started at 60mph. While searching several websites, forums, youtube and google, I came upon many other people that have the same issue that Ram evidently knows about. Recently I had been to the Ram dealership for another recall issue for the cruise control. I mentioned to the technician about this issue with the wobble, which became a conversation which quickly became avoided by two people that were technicians. The problem has become more troublesome now that the passenger seat and drinks in the drink are a constant shake! now that the whole vehicle shakes, I feel that this is a safety hazard and may effect the braking system with this vigorous shake. When I spoke to several people regarding my issues and many others, this issue was due to a two piece drive shaft with a rubber bushing of some sort and the universal joint that contacts the rear end.

- Ladson, SC, USA

problem #34

Jul 262018

1500

  • miles
NHTSA recall number 18V-486. The recall was announced July 26, 2018 but fca still has not issued the part for this recall and it has been a full month already. I use my bed to carry goods all the time and I am in fear of the tailgate opening. Please do something about this. Thank you

- Hamtramck, MI, USA

problem #33

Aug 152018

1500

  • 40,000 miles
I was backing down boat ramp and put truck in park I got out of the truck to secure boat to trailer and the truck rolled down boat ramp knocking me down and dragging me into the water and truck completely semeraged in bottom of lake.

- Sperry, OK, USA

problem #32

Dec 202016

1500

  • 2,000 miles
At extremely low speed the front collision warning sensor will occasionally falsely warn of an object present. Numerous repairs have been attempted but the problem persists. Dealer claims we are the only ones who have ever reported this problem. Waiting for fca to decide what to do next. I have videos of the events but currently no still photos. This has happened several dozen times starting in Dec 2016 and as recently as Aug 6, 2018.

- Chester, CA, USA

problem #31

Jun 152016

1500

  • 30,000 miles
My cruise control was engaged as I was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when I hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where I hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this

- Westbury, NY, USA

problem #30

Feb 142018

1500

  • 52,000 miles
While the truck was in motion traveling about 70mph down the interstate, my passenger window fell halfway into the door. This caused me to swerve and almost hit another vehicle. It was 20 degrees outside around 430 am and the truck and been warmed up sufficiently and the heater was on. However I was still told it happened because it was cold outside and the "clips" that hold the window had broken. I did not attempt to roll down the window. It constantly kept falling down by itself and I had to hold the power button up to keep it from doing so, while driving in the morning rush hour traffic. Once I got to work and parked my truck in a unsecured parking garage, the window was up this was at about 630 am cst. Upon returning to my parked/stationary truck at a break around 9 am cst, the window had dropped halfway down and the same throughout the day. I went to the dealer at once, and was told this is a very common problem, and its not covered because of my mileage. So I had to pay out of pocket for it, for a vehicle that is not even 2 years old, and almost caused me to hit another vehicle. Not to mention that it would not stay up and the truck was not attended to in a unsecure garage in the not so nice part of the city. Now the back driver's side window is doing the same thing, and its no where near cold (constantly above 60 degrees even at night). This is a huge problem for all vehicles that are made by Dodge that have this worthless and cheaply made window mechanisms.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #29

Dec 012017

1500

  • 23,000 miles
Exhaust manifold sounds like its leaking at start

- Barre, VT, USA

problem #28

Apr 072018

1500

  • 1,500 miles
High speed vibration starting around 60 mph only get worst as you speed up.. one dealer said it was the eco. System kicking in, another said there wasn't no problem. But I now there's one. To many complaints online.

- Creswell, NC, USA

problem #27

Dec 182017

1500

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the front end of the vehicle dropped and the rear end raised 18 inches. As a result, the vehicle was at a 45 degree angle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road to check the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove home. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times within the past six months. The dealer (patriot Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, 916 S george nigh expressway, mcalester, ok 74501) informed the contact that the air suspension pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact to call the number on the back of the owner's manual to speak with someone about the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Mcalester, OK, USA

problem #26

Jan 162018

1500

  • 15,600 miles
Drivers side widows clips break when window is cold in winter. Window does not go up or down. Dealer indicated they have seen this quite a bit on other 2016 Ram 1500. I asked if they are going issue a recall to fix the problem. They said probably not since it's only in the winter and only impacts cold weather vehicles. When asked what to do to fix it they said don't use the window when it's cold. Poor design on 2016 window motor and won't issue a fix. Shotty engineering and product uplift.

- Greensburg, PA, USA

problem #25

May 012017

1500

  • 12,000 miles
The vehicle has an upgraded 32 gallon fuel tank, however on E with the fuel light on the vehicle only takes 24 gallons maximum. The dealership claims this is a software issue which has no fix at the moment. The dealer claims the software still reads the 26 gallon standard fuel tank.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #24

Oct 072017

1500

  • 22,630 miles
The truck was put into park with the key in the ignition and the engine running. It was parked in a restaurant parking lot. Then around five minutes later, it went into reverse and began rolling backwards. It seemed to accelerate. I had to jump in and slam on the brake to stop it. I do not know how this could occur, but have recently learned of recalls for similar situation with the truck in the parked position, but going into gear. Our VIN was not recalled. There were witnesses to this event.

- Keller, TX, USA

problem #23

Oct 052017

1500

  • miles
The three way coolant valve failed. Car has about 59000 miles. I note a review of the internet reveals that this problem is very common and certainly should not happen in such low miles. The valve problem appears ongoing. In 2013 there was a recall for Ram trucks for a similar issue. Clearly it has not been corrected. Systems can fail and windshield defrosters will not work creating an extreme hazard during driving.

- Barnegat, NJ, USA

problem #22

Sep 202017

1500

  • 2,380 miles
Blower moter stop working for the 2 time for the ac and heat

- Rocky Gap, VA, USA

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