10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,838 miles

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problem #2

Nov 062017

1500

  • 23,000 miles
Had been experiencing transmission warning lights but engine didn't produce any codes.I took to 2 different dealers and they said nothing we could do about sensor problems until code appears. While driving at night about a half mile from home my truck shut down. My engine turned off and lost my steering, lights, and dash lights. The only thing that remained on was the fully illuminated 8' radio command center and gear select knob.the satellite radio remained playing but couldn't adjust volume. I luckily pulled to side of road. I couldn't restart vehicle to move it. I then took my key fob and locked and opened the truck.the lights flashed and was able to restart vehicle to move. I immediately called roadside assistance to have it towed to dealer. During the time of turning vehicle back on the dash displayed a check engine light. I then received a vehicle identification report emailed to me that engine/transmission service needed. This incident with a new truck with 23,000 miles is very concerning in losing power, lights and steering. The problems stated were over a month ago as noted with pictures

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 072017

1500 8-cyl

  • 7,071 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering indicator illuminated after the failure occurred and remained lit. The steering wheel resumed normal operation after the engine was restarted. The vehicle was taken to brunswick auto mart (3031 center road brunswick, Ohio 44212 phone (330)-273-3300), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer indicated that there may have been a miscommunication between the steering wheel electrical systems. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 7,071. Updated 11/02/17 consumer stated vehicle experienced sudden loss of power steerings while in a turn causing vehicle to cross road centerline narrowly missing oncoming traffic. Updated 7/16/18

- Strongsville, OH, USA

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