10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,701 miles

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problem #5

May 222017

1500

  • 17,050 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently jerked to the left at a 90 degree angle. The vehicle drove off the road and onto a grassy median. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal after the vehicle stopped and turned off the ignition. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove approximately half a mile to his home. There were no warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed the next day to garber Chevrolet Buick GMC (3340 us-17 green cove springs, fl 32043, 904-264-2442). The vehicle was test driven, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed to replace both rear tires. The contact replied that replacing the tires was absurd because the vehicle was new. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,050.

- Fleming Island, FL, USA

problem #4

May 152016

1500

  • miles
Since date of purchase the steering wheel has seemed to be slightly off.

- Woody, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 172017

1500

  • 2,362 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While making a left or right turn at various low speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering). The failure mileage was 2,362.

- Plainview, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 022017

1500

  • 6,826 miles
Power steering went out while driving on my street. Truck did not quit running. Almost lost control but was moving slow, thankfully. Could not turn steering wheel manually. Had truck towed to dealer, still under warranty with 6,800 miles. Power steering was working when arrived at dealership. They could not duplicate problem.

- Woodstock, GA, USA

problem #1

Dec 272016

1500

  • 15,000 miles
Steering wheel popping noise when turning the steering wheel left or right when turning the steering wheel to the left, there is a intermittent popping noise behind the dashboard around the steering column. At times I can feel vibration of the pop being transferred up the steering column to the steering wheel and into my hands. This popping noise started a month and a half ago and is progressively getting worse, more frequent, and has migrated when I turn the steering wheel to the right as well. This popping noise happens when the vehicle is in motion. On city streets. It has already been to the selling dealer three times and they won't look at it again until a Chrysler tech rep is available. They don't know when that will be. I have also contacted Chrysler and they also don't know when a Chrysler tech rep will be available.

- Chino Hills, CA, USA