7.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,800 miles

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problem #5

Jan 262024

1500

  • miles
The software shut down all of the systems control. Nothing can be controlled. It locks the doors windows side boards panaramic sunroof speed denominator turns the heat on can-??t turn it off.tailgate opens all of this happens around 15 minutes after it has been turned on. I complained about it several times before took it in they replaced the radio. It-??s currently at the dealership to do a dainostic evaluation

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 062023

1500

  • miles
Turn signal does not turn off after making a turn. It is on the left turn signal. You can make a turn but the light still stays on. After a while you get the notification on the dash that your turn signals

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 152023

1500

  • miles
The fog lights on the vehicle stop working while I was driving at night in a not well lit area. After they stop working I went to get an oil change and was told I was unable to get an oil change and the water pump was leaking. The tech stated it was unsafe and dangerous.

- Philadelphia , PA, USA

problem #2

Oct 052021

1500

  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the car wash, he noticed that the headliner had turned blue. The contact stated that the inside of the rear end of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that water was leaking through the rear taillight on top of the cab into the headliner and rear end of the vehicle. The dealer installed silicon in the gap between the rear subframe and the rear taillight; however, the failure had been recurring. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately was 3,000.

- Lewis, IA, USA

problem #1

Oct 082020

1500 8-cyl

  • 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the backup camera only showed a red blur while in reverse. The contact stated that the failure was only experienced at night. The contact stated that the failure was due to the led light in the rear of the vehicle was too dim to assist with providing a clear visual of the rear of the vehicle through the camera for rearview purposes. Breeden Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (5900 highway 71 S, fort smith, ar 72908; (479) 646-4731) was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed additional led lights to fix the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by the manager at the dealer. The approximate failure mileage 26,000.

- Spiro, OK, USA