10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #48

Dec 292024

1500

  • miles
On Saturday December 29th, while driving on a smaller regional highway I heard noise which seemed to be coming from the truck. As I looked into the rear view mirror I watched in horror the tonneau cover take flight and slam into the roadway behind me. Thankful, the cars noted to my right were not directly behind me, as it would have certainly caused a serious accident. I did circle back to locate the remains of the tonneau cover and still have it in my possession for evaluation. I contacted the dealer inquiring if there had been any recalls or safety issues or concerns regarding the tonneau cover that came with the 2022 custom build RAM truck. In that email I also who I should be in contact with to discuss the replacement of the cover and repairs to my truck for the failure of the cover. In my email to the dealership, I attached photos of the cover, damage and the odometer for documentation.To date yet to hear back from the dealer by phone or email I emailed the general sales manager at the dealership on Janurary 8th.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #47

Dec 252024

1500

  • miles
I was making a left turn and the vehicle abruptly stopped blocking both lanes of an arterial highway. The emergency brake came on. The vehicle would not shift into neutral so I couldn-??t move it off the road. The vehicle was towed in. Had this happened on the expressway or at higher speed both my family and I could have been badly hurt.

- Jackson , WI, USA

problem #46

Nov 262024

1500

  • miles
My sun visor detatched and fell on my head while driving causing me to swerve into the median. I took it in and was told it's a common issue for RAMs, The dealership called MOPAR to file a clain, MOPAR insists the sun visor is a trim and not a safety related vehicle component designed to keep the driver from being blinded by the sun.

- Pearl City, HI, USA

problem #45

Nov 252024

1500

  • miles
I am writing to formally express my concern and dissatisfaction regarding the safety recall repair on the tailgate latch of my 2022 Ram 1500, which was completed on January 8, 2023. Despite the repair being marked as -??completed, -?? I have continued to experience issues with the tailgate latch, indicating that the recall was not fully effective. Given that this recall was issued for a critical safety issue, I am concerned about the ongoing risk it poses and the failure of the repair to resolve the problem. I would like to request that the issue be addressed as soon as possible, and that the vehicle be inspected to ensure that the recall repair is truly complete and functional. Please provide me with guidance on the next steps to ensure that this safety concern is fully resolved. I look forward to your prompt response and a satisfactory resolution to this matter. Thank you for your attention to this urgent issue.

- Rangely , CO, USA

problem #44

Aug 032024

1500

  • miles
As I was driving up my driveway preparing to stop in front of the garage, the Ram accelerated out of control, as if someone else was driving the truck. I could not stop it, even with my foot on the brake, until the truck crashed into my house. Even stopped, the engine was revving/racing until I turned the ignition off.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #43

Oct 062024

1500

  • miles
My 2022 Ram sunvisor has a broken connection that caused it to come loose from the roof/ceiling and dangle in my line of sight while driving. This almost caused an accident for me as it startled me and I had to take my hands off the wheel to stop it from swinging by the electrical cord. It is a powered sunvisor with my garage door opener built in and that is the only reason it did not fall completely in my lap. I am hoping by reporting that other people may have had a similar issue and measures can be taken to stop this from happening to others. I went to the place where I purchased the vehicle and warranty to find out that this defect is not covered under warranty. For a vehicle that is only 2 calendar years old with 49,000 miles, this part should not fail. I am unable to add additional photos showing how far down in line of sight the visor falls. The website only uploads blanks.

- Scottsboro, AL, USA

problem #42

Sep 232024

1500

  • miles
The truck is not safe to drive

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #41

Aug 262024

1500

  • miles
I was pulling forward from a stop sign entering the intersection when my truck abruptly stopped and threw me into the steering wheel. An alarm was dinging and lit warnings were flashing. One alert said to release the emergency brake, so I released the emergency and pressed on the accelerator and nothing happened. The engine was shut off and in park. I was in a panic and didn't take time to see what all the warnings were. I started the truck and drove a mile home.

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

problem #40

Aug 052022

1500

  • miles
I am not sure what system failed, but I suspect it could be an electrical or engine problem. The car has lost towing features, has shut off or almost shut off while driving on highways or while making left and right turns during exits from highways. The vehicle has also lost power steering. This happen while the vehicle was towing a travel trailer on the highway. There will be occasions when the front collision warning system goes off in spite of no collision being imminent. There have been occasions where the infotainment unit fails to turn on and also the rear-view camera feature does not come on. The vehicle continues to have these issues off and on. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety and those that were onboard the vehicle were put at high risk because the vehicle could have been rear-ended had vehicles behind me been following more closely while the vehicle lost power and stalled/almost stalled. On the highway, my safety and those of others were at even higher risk due to increased speeds. During towing our safety has been tremendously put at risk. Some of the problems have been "fixed" by the local dealership (i.e. loose cables, replacement of infotainment unit). In other instances (stalling issue, collision warning system) the dealer claims to be unable to reproduce the problem. The vehicle and or components have not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, etc. One occasion there was a "check engine" warning, but it was very brief. Other than that there have bee no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problems prior to the failure. These issues first appeared in August 2022, four months after purchased brand new from the dealer. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection of these issues ever since, on at least five occasions. The latest stalling issue was in March 2024, though I did not take it to the dealer since on prior instances they have insisted there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #39

Apr 032024

1500

  • miles
While driving at low speeds, truck shuts off and emergency brake is applied. This has happened when pulling out into traffic. The truck just turns off. I have to disengage the emergency brake and then the truck will restart. The only light that comes on is the emergency brake light. This has happened multiple times over past few weeks.

- Powhatan, VA, USA

problem #38

Apr 022024

1500

  • miles
Vehicle was taken to dealer to inspect for possible water intrusion into the cab from the rear window frame/seal. Dealer confirmed leak in the upper Corner and asked for Ram to approve to replace. Ram denied stating the initial glass warranty is only 12 months. This isn't a Glass issue as these trucks are prone to rear window leaks due to faulty seal/sealant and windo Frame cracks. 2022 ram 1500 woth.under 26000 miles.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #37

Jan 182024

1500

  • miles
My husbands and my life were put in danger by the motor not being bolted correctly to the frame of the truck, only 2 bolts were holding it and it could have fallen out, the tire having a screw in it on the inside of the side wall of tire, radiator not bolted correctly to the truck and could have fallen out, Freon and antifreeze leaks into the cabin after we picked up the truck, transmission not being bolted in correctly and wire harness hanging loose, clamps not being tightened, fluid missing from radiator, clips not connected, bolts broken off into the motor, bolts stripped and not secure, brake and transmission fluid leaks when they told us too pick up after repairs were made at Mt. Ephraim Dodge dealership in NJ. The truck is at the dealership where we purchased it on [XXX] and has been there since [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Paulsboro, NJ, USA

problem #36

Feb 172024

1500

  • miles
While driving vehicle has stalled on multiple occasions While at a stop sign or stop red light it has stalled as it seems to Try to shut down the engine then stalls I would classify this as an extreme hazard especially while driving at highway speeds All functions shut off including power steering brakes ( until air exhausts) I would suggest the nhtsa take a serious look at this The writer is a former fdny chief and current presidential appointment to the DOJ Medal of Valor Board Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Ft Salonga, NY, USA

problem #35

Jan 052024

1500

  • miles
I brought a brand new vehicle from thunder chrysler dodge Jeep ram in bartow, FL in July 2022. I took it back to the dealer to be seen as it was making a weird noise and sounded off the beginning of 2024. They looked at the vehicle as it was under warranty and I picked up the vehicle several days later. Only to then realize the vehicle was doing the same thing. Took it back to the dealer, they claim they repaired it again and I drove it off the lot and realized immediately it still wasn-??t fixed. This goes on now 3-4 different times. The dealer states they have never had this happen before and cannot direct me on who to contact regarding my vehicle being repaired or bought back etc. they sold me a lemon vehicle and I want to be fully compensated for this.

- Polk City, FL, USA

problem #34

Feb 022024

1500

  • miles
The truck shut off on me at high speed on the highway. Another time which I caught on video, I was making a right hand turn and the truck shut off.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #33

Mar 182023

1500

  • miles
Navigation not working. I am fear of my life because I use I could died. I been trying Dodge ram an Uconnect to fix this problem for almost a year an tell me the part on order with no time frame to fix it.

- Biloxi, MS, USA

problem #32

Jan 172024

1500

  • miles
On three (3) separate occasions I was making a turn when the engine just shut down and turned to the off position. Two occasions were on to a busy road-??where fortunately no cars were coming at the time or I could have been seriously injured.

- Bath, PA, USA

problem #31

Oct 012023

1500

  • miles
The vehicle is equipped with an Auto Start/stop that turns the vehicle off when in the Drive position if the vehicle is sitting still for a period of time. This kicks on at every stoplight and every time the vehicle is sitting still with my foot on the break for longer than about 10 seconds. The vehicle will turn off but will not restart. It will try until the battery is drained to the point the low battery indicator comes on. In the instance that the vehicle does start it chugs along for 15-20 feet and then dies again. This has pushed me into the middle of intersections and then died. It has done it to me while making a left hand turn which puts me directly into oncoming traffic. It has done this while emergency vehicles are behind me and prevents me from getting out of the way. It has done it to me while merging onto the highway. I have had the vehicle in the shop 4 times in the last month and a half and even after the issue is -??corrected-?? it malfunctions again. The Star Engineers from Chrysler have had the vehicle under diagnostics for over a month and still can-??t pinpoint the problem. The dealership has informed me the issue is not fixable, and Ram has told me that they are not taking ownership of the problem and that I should be patient for it to be fixed. We will now be escalating this to a legal issue. I-??d like it noted that I have multiple videos of the vehicle malfunctioning and how it locks the truck up.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #30

Nov 202023

1500

  • miles
Multiple lights going off all at once, including ABS, four-wheel-drive, towing, Lane assist, collision, etc. I have had this vehicle to the local dealer for this same complaint, and nothing was found, condition resolved itself. It has returned just a few months later. During this episode, the speedometer and tachometer do not work, nor do turn signals.

- Longwood , FL, USA

problem #29

Nov 042023

1500

  • miles
Unknown to me what the issue is but here is my best assessment of the incidents that have occurred. While driving today, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating as if I had suddenly put the truck into park, but I was still on drive. The vehicle screen indicated to me that I had to press the brakes and press the push start to start the vehicle again, but I never turned the vehicle off on my own in the first place. I was stopped in the middle of the lane and had to put my hazards on to try and figure out what was happening. I switched the gear into park and pressed my brakes to press the push start to start the truck back up again and everything was fine. There was another incident with this vehicle that happened probably close to a year ago where I was driving on the freeway and suddenly the vehicle would no longer accelerate and started to slowly decrease in speed and thankfully, I was able to move over 3 lanes and stop the vehicle on the shoulder. I turned off the engine and push started the car again and everything was fine. Both times, I could have easily been hit by another vehicle. There were no warnings beforehand when either of these incidents happened and the truck has never been inspected for these issues.

- Morgan Hill, CA, USA

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