10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,425 miles

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problem #9

Jan 032021

1500

  • 15,000 miles
Location: State hwy 55, buffalo, mn, intersection with central avenue description of the issue: While stopping at the red light and applying the brake, the truck experienced a sudden acceleration burst. Even though the brake was fully applied, the engine was accelerating on its own and pushing the truck. At low speed (<5mph) and with the brake fully applied, the truck hit a stopped minivan in front of me and continue pushing it towards the intersection in bursts as I was depressing the brake pedal. After a few (three or so) brake push and release attempts, acceleration stopped and the truck (and the minivan) came to a full stop. The truck pushed the minivan for several feet. There is significant damage to a truck since the minivan had a bicycle rack installed. Except for the damaged bicycle rack, there is no observable damage on the minivan. After the truck came to a full stop, the traction control light was on and blinking for a short period of time, then it on. The front park assist light was also on. I was able to drive the truck to closes the safe parking location. I could not recreate braking related acceleration. Potential cause: A web search showed several reports of sudden acceleration bursts while applying the brake were reported on Dodge / Ram vehicles, including Ram 1500. The description of the problems was almost identical to this case. Safety concern: If I did not depress the brake several times which in my opinion stopped acceleration, the truck may have pushed the minivan into a busy intersection and cause a potentially serious accident.

- Independence, MN, USA

problem #8

Jan 032020

1500

  • 24,000 miles
My 2019 Ram fuel filler neck causes any gas pump nozzle I use to become stuck and makes refueling take much longer than it should. The gas pump nozzle continuously turns off not allowing me to fill my gas tank. The filler neck's design seems to trigger the gas pumps' automatic shutoff when the tank isn't full yet. Sometimes the pump shuts off every few seconds, forcing me to fill my trucks' tank ounces at a time.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

problem #7

Dec 062020

1500

  • 10,000 miles
For the past month my truck is unable to get more than 1/2 a gallon of gas when refueling. I brought it into the dealership and they looked the truck over and advised they couldn't find an issue. Told me to bring the truck to a gas station with a longer nozzle. I was also advised they would reach out to Ram for another solution. No follow up still having issues at multiple locations, fuel also spills out of the tank when the nozzle stops working.

- North Berwick, ME, USA

problem #6

Jun 082020

1500

  • 41,000 miles
The air dam will not extend down after reaching the required speed, thus throwing a cel. Believe the motor is sticking or gasket/seals are dried and won't turn the shaft to release the dam.

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #5

Sep 012019

1500

  • 16,400 miles
Crossing a busy intersection, my truck stalled in the middle of the intersection for no apparent reason. Was eventually able to restart it, but stalled again after approximately two minutes. Has been at cole Chrysler since 9/5/2019. Dealer says it may be the battery associated with the hybrid system. That part has not been available for two months, and there is no estimated time it will be available. After it is replaced, there may still be another problem.

- Grover Beach, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 032019

1500

  • 21,659 miles
The truck will increase and decrease engine RPM's from idling at 6000 to 14000 at low speeds wth A/C engaged. This happens in alldriving conditions. This makes parking and driving in heavy traffic most challenging.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #3

Dec 102018

1500 8-cyl

  • 3,500 miles
When filling the tank, I notice a leak on the tank. At the moment of the leak, it was half a tank. Not sure if the problem was from a tube that connect to the tank.

- Toa Alta, PR, USA

problem #2

Jan 022019

1500

  • 300 miles
The window stickers said 19 mpg. Really I only do 11 on my trick

- East Meadow, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 212018

1500

  • 90 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. In addition, fuel leaked from the tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to john elway's claremont Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (located at 620 auto center dr, claremont, ca 91711, (909) 962-7462) where it remained for approximately three weeks. The dealer replaced the starter. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90.

- Victorville, CA, USA