10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,577 miles

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problem #6

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 #5

Feb 042018

1500

  • 41,800 miles
Knuckle broke at tie rod when entering a turn on the highway at approximately 55 mph causing spin out and accident between vehicle and semi. When entering turn hit some slush felt something funny then vehicle lost control. There is no damage on the wheel or tire all contact from crash at front of vehicle is at side view mirror to the top of the headlight. The roads are smooth with no pot holes, cracks or damage of any kind. The surface was wet. The vehicle did not leave the road surface.

- Cottrellville Twp., MI, USA

problem #4

Feb 052018

1500

  • 23,400 miles
Air ride suspension quit functioning all together dealers backed with same issue on large # of vehicles. Was informed parts to fix are backordered and can't be told if it's safe to drive in this condition or not. Was told we are very aware of problem. But not a reasonable time or fix that will prevent issue from reaccuring. Noticed problem when driving on a highways 70mph.

- Fosston, MN, USA

problem #3

May 202017

1500

  • 324 miles
Brand new 2016 Ram 1500 express 4X4, regular cab, short bed. I did the 300 mile break as specified by Ram. First time I get it to about 65+, particularly between 68 and 73 mph it shakes and shimmy's bad. Vibration is in the seats, floor, and console but is not transmitted to the steering wheel. I brought to back to the dealer with 380 miles on it, they road forced balanced the wheels, said they were off. Also stated that, in writing that it still shimmies's slightly. That is an understatement. Bringing it back for second visit.

- Coventry, RI, USA

problem #2

Sep 162016

1500

  • 100 miles
My truck has a noticable vibration at highway speeds of 60 mph and above. After 3-4 trips to different dealerships, the problem still exists. After a quick search online, I realized that thousands of complaints have been posted on blogs related to this same problem with no solution from Chrysler/Ram. I have had the tires balanced/rotated/road forced balance, etc. Front drive shafts replaced (it's a 4X4 model) and still the same result... vibration at highway speeds. I'm not sure how many complaints are being filed with the NHTSA, but after reading numerous blogs, I would expect that fca would address this issue with a recall.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #1

Nov 192016

1500

  • 250 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact noticed an abnormal odor due to the braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tires needed to be balanced and the brake rotors showed excessive wear. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 250.

- Jefferson, OH, USA