10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,101 miles

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problem #24

Nov 012019

1500

  • miles
When filling up with gas, it will not fill up without the causing the nozzle's safety switch to continually auto shut off(clicking off). Meaning I have to barely squeeze the nozzle so fuel barely flows into the gas cap slot taking 20-30 minutes to fill up because I can not set the lock on the gas pump nozzle to automatic flow. This is happening at all Gas stations so it is not an issue with the shape of a specific stations pump nozzle. The colder the weather the worse this is. Took in to dealer for a maintenance to see if it was just the float, but the stated to me without them further looking into the problem and having to charge me, it appears it could mean a full fuel tank replacement. My truck is only a 2018 and only has 56,000 miles on it so to me this shouldn't be happening. This started last November 2019.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #23

Mar 152021

1500

  • miles
When for gas at wawa pump got stuck in my truck would not come out sat for 5 hours until we got it out

- Mullica Hill , NJ, USA

problem #22

Oct 032021

1500

  • miles
When fueling the truck will not allow more than a few cents worth of gas to go in. You immediately hear the sound as if it is full and pumping stops. This is a known problem that Ram Truck company ignores. It has been documented since 2015. The danger is since you can't tell the difference between the constant shut off Nd when a truck is full and you keep trying to put gas in the truck then gas sprays out of the filler neck. It has covered my hand in fuel as well as my clothing and poured onto the ground. There are no warning lights saying there is an issue. I have contacted the dealer and their response in email was "there is no open recall". There are also numerous complaints on the Ram Truck forum and a class action is being started.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #21

Apr 282021

1500

  • 29,000 miles
Fueling while stationary fuel nozzle does not fit properly into refuel neck of vehicle. I must lift up on handle and nozzle entire time of fueling. Having to do this causes pain in wrists and slows refueling time. Locking mecanism in handle wiil not hold kicking off flow of fuel having to repeat the process, thus aggravating others in crowded wait lines. People yell angrily coming close to physical conflict. Others in vehicle forums express same. There are after market fixes but not all have fixed the problem.

- Ceres, CA, USA

problem #20

Apr 092021

1500

  • 69,625 miles
Noticeable ticking sound from engine bay when the vehicle is started. The sound continues and gets faster when driving down the road and onto the freeway. The sound is caused from a defect in the design of the exhaust manifolds. They warp from the heat of the engine and snap the bolts that hold them to the engine block. Problems that this causes; - leaking exhaust trips the O2 sensor changing the fuel trims and causing the vehicle to run rich. The vehicle always running rich effects the eco mode and vehicle performance thus causes long term damage. - when the bolts snap off they drop out the bottom of the vehicle and become a projectile that hits the windshield of unsuspecting drivers and cause accidents. - heat caused from the heat shield falling off and the exhaust manifold being loose causes wires in the engine bay to melt and fray. This causes electrical malfunctions to major systems in the vehicle to include safety systems that keep the driver and passenger safe. - leaking exhaust causes erosion to the engine block and the exhaust manifold as it warps even more. This malfunction is a hazard to not only the driver and passenger of the vehicle but also unsuspecting drivers on the road that will be come victims to projectiles from this defect. Recall immediately to save lives!

- Azle, TX, USA

problem #19

Mar 152021

1500

  • miles
Gas pump nozzle got stuck in my trucks getting gas I had to sit at wawa 3 hours for help March 2021 now I am in fear of driving my truck I bought this truck for reliable transportation for my cancer treatments I did not need this add problem I am afraid to get gas & have damages to my truck now what

- Mullica Hill, NJ, USA

problem #18

Mar 112021

1500

  • miles
I recently purchased a 2018 Ram 1500 diesel with 23,000 miles from carmax. There is a recall, VB1, on the truck. The parts required to fix the recall are unavailable in a timely manner. I contacted 7 Ram dealerships in my area to discover each has a waiting list for the parts of 70 to 200 vehicles because the parts are "restricted"; only 1 part may be ordered per week by any dealership. Therefore, the actual time required to repair the defect is at minimum is 1 to 3 years at that rate. According to the recall VB1 there is a risk of a potential vehicle fire. I contacted Chrysler (fca) customer service and was told there is nothing that can be done to get the parts faster to the dealers since they are restricted to 1 part per order per week, that there is no eta of when, if at all, the supply of parts will be increased. I am filling this complaint so perhaps others will not suffer the same problem if they purchase a used Ram truck with this recall.

- So. Lake Tahoe, CA, USA

problem #17

Feb 042021

1500

  • miles
21,000 miles on truck. I have had issues putting gas in through the fuel tube. Gas nozzle will shut off after few seconds, and will spurt back out on to myself. I've had to manually hold the nozzle just on the edge of the fuel tube while holding back the nozzle. It can take up to 15 minutes to fill gas tank. I've had it in to dealer twice after getting frustrated with this issue. They replace the fuel tube, part # omc 68448220aa. It will take gas a few fill-ups then I'll have the same problem.I feel this is definitely a manufacture defect that needs to be addressed. With the gas spurting out it is a safety issue. I've had the truck in to for repairs on 2/24/21 and 1/3/20.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #16

Aug 182020

1500

  • 48,000 miles
The fuel delivery system is putting out check engine codes for fuel pump and fuel pump module on 2 different occasions once in December 2019 and again in August 2020

- Marana, AZ, USA

problem #15

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 #14

Jul 082020

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 14,000 miles
The pedal lag while takin off from stop the pedal position frequency isnt consistent loss of mpg completely stock truck eco diesel can even get above 19mpg avg loss of power mpg and pedal lag along with junk emissions that destroy engines therefore have to make more parts or trucks etc using more fuel to power these manufacturing plants

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #13

Feb 292020

1500

  • 11,300 miles
Diesel ecodiesel engine catastrophic failure while driving in mountainous area. Lost all power immediately and resulted in interference with steering, brakes, and need to move off of the roadway to avoid other traffic. Vehicle only has 11,300 miles, failure occurred without warning.

- Willard, NC, USA

problem #12

Nov 192019

1500

  • 20,000 miles
After fueling the truck the fuel nozzle gets stuck in the filler tube. I have to twist and pull very hard to get the fuel nozzle out of the tube spilling fuel on to the ground and myself. Looking on youtube this seems to be a very common issue. I cut my finger while trying to pull out the nozzle,

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #11

Aug 012019

1500

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. While attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel pump hose erroneously shut off. The vehicle was taken to bayshore Chrysler/Jeep (5225 I10 East, baytown, tx) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank check valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel tank, filler neck, and fuel pump were all replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.

- Crosby, TX, USA

problem #10

Jun 202019

1500

  • 18,000 miles
I own a 2018 ecodiesel and when my truck went in for an oil change they did an update called aem or V08 emissions update. After the update my truck no longer accelerates from a stop. It crawls at under 10mph extremely slow aprox. 90 seconds until the vehicle accelerates. This is extremely dangerous I have been in 3 near accidents due to a lack of acceleration. In addition to the lack of acceleration I now get much lower gas mileage. Prior to the update I was getting 27 mpg, now the best I have gotten was 19mpg. I feel this should be against the law, to purchase a vehicle that get good gas mileage and drives they way it did when I test drove it, which is the reason why I purchased it. Only for them to completely change my vehicle after the purchase without my permission is to me a bait and switch.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #9

May 302019

1500

  • 15 miles
When fueling the vehicle the pump handle will stick inside the tank. Also when filling up with gas the pump stops as if the vehicle is saying it is full. You have to continue squeezing the handle for gas to come out. The vehicle is off and in a stationary position while filling the tank. I have to look at the gallons I am putting into my vehicle so I know the vehicle is full. However there have been a few times the tank has overfilled causing gas to come out of the tank. Again once finished filling up I can not easily just pull the handle out and replace back to the pump I have to grab the handle with two hands then position the handle pulling up on it and pull back and fourth until it finally decides to come out of my tank. There had been a time my girlfriend took the vehicle out of town and she filled it before she had left. Again the handle for gas was stuck and I had to leave work to go and get it out for her. Leaking gas out of the tank is really bad for the environment and also I get nervous since I feel like pressure is building up while filling as well. This has to be happening to more vehicles like mine. And if so we have to figure out how this can be fixed. Thank you for your time and help on this matter.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #8

Mar 012019

1500

  • 7,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that he could not add fuel to the fuel tank at several different fueling stations. The vehicle was taken to port lavaca Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat South port (1901 tx-35, port lavaca, tx 77979, (361) 403-0664) more than four times, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

- Victoria, TX, USA

problem #7

Apr 012018

1500

  • miles
Fuel nozzle becomes lodged/stuck in fuel tank after pumping gas. Issue began when the truck was brand new and been ongoing. Manufacturer and dealership are aware and no action has been taken.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 172019

1500

  • 10,000 miles
Most, but not all of the gas station filling nozzles stick in my gas filler when I try to remove them. They are very difficult to remove and requires a lot of pulling and twisting to get them out. This happens all the time, not one time as calendar shows.

- Somerset, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 042019

1500

  • 3,585 miles
Fuel nozzle repeatedly gets stuck in fuel filler housing. Unable to dislodge nozzle. Filler assembly broke and filler neck loose. Now unable to fill gas tank

- Palo Cedro, CA, USA

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