10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,124 miles

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problem #26

Dec 022019

1500 6-cyl

  • miles
I had problems when you go to fill up the tank of gasoline. Also problems with the power windows. Problems with the radio and bluetooth when your are driving.

- Bayamon, PR, USA

problem #25

Jun 172020

1500 8-cyl

  • 17,800 miles
My vehicle is out of service due to a defect in the 8.4 uconnect radio. The radio (head unit) has misfunctioned and drains the battery until dead. An attempt to flash the head unit by the dealer was attempted but failed. This was done on June 17th. The dealer then put an order in for a new radio to fca. It has now been 2 weeks and 2 days since the vehicle was brought in for service. The vehicle is inoperable with no eta given by fca for the new radio. This problem can leave owners of Ram 1500 trucks stranded with wifi, assist and sos functions unavailable in a truck that has no power. Fca does not have a recall in place and the dealer has indicated they have had to tow vehicles in. This is a known problem on past and present models ' a recall should be issued to make owners aware of this problem as the parts are not readily available. It is unknown when I will have an operational vehicle.

- Wausau, WI, USA

problem #24

Oct 012018

1500

  • 17,500 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into reverse however, the rear back-up camera failed to operate as designed. Additionally, on several occasions when the vehicle was shifted into drive, the back-up camera activated, showing images behind the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. After the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the back-up camera functioned as designed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for inspection however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,500.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #23

May 032020

1500

  • miles
I found 4 recalls online for this vehicle, none of which we were notified on and none of which have been checked on, yet this site says there are no un resolved recalls

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #22

Oct 152019

1500

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated the backup camera automatically displayed the rear image when the vehicle was shifted to reverse however, after shifting the vehicle into drive the backup camera remained displayed. The contact stated that the camera displayed for an additional twenty minutes. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Smiths Grove, KY, USA

problem #21

Jan 032020

1500 8-cyl

  • 24,000 miles
Flashing dash lights TPMS warnings took truck in and was told nothing was wrong few months later truck caught on fire in my driveway, cause was unknown but adjuster said possible wiring harness, truck was parked and not running.

- Streetsboro, OH, USA

problem #20

Feb 292020

1500

  • 8,400 miles
The passenger seat sensor was not going off when someone was sitting there not wearing a seatbelt, while I was driving.

- Aransas Pass, TX, USA

problem #19

Feb 102020

1500

  • 0 miles
I entered my vehicle 2018ram1500 this morning after it had being stored inside my garage overnight. I sat down, pressed the brake and was about to start it when I noticed the shifter dial was on 'R' and began beeping continuously. I used the ignition button to switch from 'off' "acc" to 'start' and back/forth and pressing on the brake until I was able to shift the transmission to 'P'. once in 'P' I pressed the brake and then started the truck. When I proceeded to move on reverse out of my garage, it began beeping continuously and flashing two messages on the display, "service shifter" followed by "service transmission shut off engine to engage park" then my radio blackout. I could still hear music and was able to control it but there was no display.

- Edinburg, TX, USA

problem #18

May 022019

1500

  • 20,000 miles
The center console on the truck freeze up, turn blue for a few then resets or turn black the resets or when reversing the backup camera freezes and still shows the picture when you put the vehicle in drive this has been going on for about a year, ucconect and Ram said there would be a fix in Dec 2019 and there is still no fix, looking at your recalls recalls from the Dec 2019 notices recall umber 19V-886 or Chrysler's umber VE2 is the exact same thing that is going on with my truck

- Burleson, TX, USA

problem #17

Oct 102019

1500

  • 33,000 miles
I was driving down a windy country road and the cruise control engaged itself and set to 90 mph while I was driving about 50-55. Cancel did nothing, using the brakes caused them to squeal but the vehicle remained accelerating. I was able to disengage by putting the engine in neutral and using the push button to shut it off.

- Spring Branch, TX, USA

problem #16

Aug 012019

1500

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds with the air conditioner or heat activated, there was an abnormal musty and or moldy odor detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to auffenberg dealer group 187 auto ct, O'fallon, il 62269 (618) 624-2277 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

- Collinsville, IL, USA

problem #15

Sep 202019

1500

  • miles
The back up camera goes out and black outs at times. Sometimes it looks like a old tv with wavy lines. The drivers window controller, you have the ability to use auto down and auto up. At times, you must hold up on the window switch to make the window go up. The headlights come on when you enter a dark garage and when you pull out they stay on. My vehicle does not have daytime running lights. The headlights will come on during morning with full sunshine. Sometimes there is a very loud knocking coming from the motor. Sounds love like a bad valve.

- Clinton, MS, USA

problem #14

Aug 222019

1500 6-cyl

  • 1,844 miles
I was unable to stop vehicle as I was approaching an intersection on a city street went to press on the brakes all the lights started flashing, brake system flashed, no traction light came on, vehicle turned off. Ended up impacting 3 other vehicles and a school bus. My airbags never deployed, and the vehicle was deemed a total loss by my insurance company. All parties were injured in the accident, almost all are seeking representation from attorneys for their injuries.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #13

Jun 272019

1500

  • 8,300 miles
The vehicle consisted of multiple times of T he vehicle not starting and having to be jumped for the vehicle to start. This vehicle has now been in the odaniel Ford dealership in fort wayne, in for over 30 days with still no resolution - in since June 27th 2019 it is now August 1st and still no resolution has been determined on correcting this issue and have been given multiple rental cars along with being stuck paying for one of the rental vehicles as Chrysler customer service has not returned our calls on case number 59164537 for the charge to my personal credit card. No contact either is being given from an additional case regarding the second ticket of the truck being in service this long with ticket 59395927. Both tickets were given to us from Chrysler customer service.

- South Whitley, IN, USA

problem #12

Jul 072019

1500

  • 20,060 miles
Drove the vehicle about 4 hours to pick up my daughter. Had the vehicle idling for a while as I waited for her arrive since she was running late. Put the car in drive and started to head home and the service shifter message came on. Then the transmission warning came on as well as a message with the brake system. The service engine light came on as well as the lightening bolt in red. I stopped and turned everything off hoping to reset and when I turned the vehicle on everything disappeared until I got back on the highway and then I had problems accelerating as all of gages didn't seem to engage. I got to the next exit and pulled into the closest parking lot and turned the vehicle off. However, it did not turn off. All of my gages went bessel, the windshield wipers turned on, on their own, and then all the lights on the shifter turned red and flashed. The dashboard continued to light up like it was trying to reset. I tried to start the vehicle and it would not start. Once all the lights finally turned off I was able to start the vehicle but the check engine light is still coming on.

- Mishawaka, IN, USA

problem #11

Apr 272019

1500

  • 10,200 miles
Truck failed to start.this is the 4th time that this has occurred.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #10

Aug 012018

1500

  • 150 miles
The parking sensor for the front and rear of the vehicle show the visual indication on the dash but the audible sound only works on occasions. The alert is supposed to work at low speed or if you are to close to an object even if your vehicle is not in motion. The has happened off and on since the vehicle was purchased new. Powertrain control safety recall U61 has been completed and has not solved this issue.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #9

Jan 162019

1500

  • 8,500 miles
Vehicle has failed to start 3 times in 2 1/2 months. I required road service each time. This occurred on Jan. 16, 2019, Mar, 20, 2019 and Mar. 23, 2019. Vehicle had been used for errands involving several stops with only a couple of miles in between, then it would not start and the battery was completely dead. Dealer has looked at vehicle and noted that there are scores of 'low voltage' codes in the computer. This problem matches those noted in NHTSA recall U87. The 'crew cab' version of the truck is included in the recall but the 'quad cab' version is not. I cannot get the vehicle repaired and do not feel safe driving it if it may not start, anywhere anytime.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #8

Nov 302018

1500

  • 4,000 miles
I have a radio that is not operating correctly and according to Chrysler there is no fix and/or could never be a fix

- Livingston, LA, USA

problem #7

Mar 062019

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 28,000 miles
Truck started on fire due to electrical problem (block heater failure or other electrical)

- North Mankato, MN, USA

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