Overall rating (best variant)
Safety ratings
2014 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2014 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2014 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2014 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2014 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2014 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
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Recalls (17)
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)Campaign 19V757000 · 24/10/2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.Campaign 15V461000 · 23/07/2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
- SEAT BELTSCampaign 15V460000 · 22/07/2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Risk: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALCampaign 15V459000 · 22/07/2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
Risk: This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWCampaign 15V534000 · 21/08/2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTCampaign 17V821000 · 20/12/2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELCampaign 13V486000 · 17/10/2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013. Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
Risk: Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N59.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGCampaign 18V332000 · 17/05/2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- EQUIPMENTCampaign 16E041000 · 16/05/2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
Risk: If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESCampaign 15V517000 · 14/08/2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELCampaign 20V475000 · 13/08/2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 22V406000 · 09/06/2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHCampaign 19V347000 · 09/05/2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Risk: If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
- AIR BAGSCampaign 17V302000 · 09/05/2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
Risk: If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCampaign 23V411000 · 08/06/2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBERCampaign 14V392000 · 02/07/2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
Risk: Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 14V161000 · 01/04/2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.
Risk: If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- STEERING150
- ENGINE87
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM77
- POWER TRAIN66
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM57
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER42
- SERVICE BRAKES41
- AIR BAGS40
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/31/2025· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
The magnetic material on the tone wheel detached causing a crank position sensor error code (P0336) and subsequent misfire while accelerating into traffic. The software had been updated per recall W58 (NHSTA 20V-475). Vehicle could be restarted but lacked full power. The vehicle is out of warranty, however, Stellantis directed that a dealer make repairs, customer pays out of pocket ($3200), and claim be submitted for reimbursement. Stellantis promptly denied the claim, despite correspondence in writing and recorded customer service phone call. A BBB complaint has been filed against Stellantis.
- 12/31/2024· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a module inside the ABS system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 129,500.
- 12/31/2021· SUSPENSION
Airbag suspension fails when the compressor fails causing a fuse to blow and loose all air ride suspension. The ride leaves you feeling terribly unsafe hoping you can make it home in one piece. Its all over the web about this issue. Canada has a class action lawsuit filed. There are service bulletins but we need a recall with a permanent fix. It costs over 3000 with no guarantees to be fixed if you live in cold weather. internet information...........PLEASE READ............ If the outside temperature dips below freezing, there's a good chance Ram's air suspension will stop working. That's a big deal for people who live in places that have, oh what's it called ... WINTER. When the air suspension stops working, it doesn't fail gracefully. It delegates the task of absorbing bumps and keeping your vehicle safely upright to four deflated rubber bags. And as you might imagine the ride quality sucks. That can also affect steering control and make the entire experience miserable. Owners will stop using their very expensive trucks when it gets too cold outside because the alternative is to feel drunk or queezy after the ride.
- 12/31/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AFTER RECEIVING V08/V11 AEM UPDATE NOVEMBER 18TH, 2020 I AM EXPERIENCING AN AVERAGE OF 5-6 MPG LOSS IN FUEL ECONOMY (16.4 MPG MIXED - DOWN FROM 21.5-22 MIXED) AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE SEVERE ACCELERATION LAG. IN TERMS OF HIGHWAY MILEAGE I AM STRUGGLING TO GET 20 MPG. CURRENT ECM: 68306456AI CURRENT TCM: 68234053AH FOLLOWING THE V08 EMISSIONS RECALL, DRIVABILITY HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY REDUCED AND HAS CREATED DANGEROUS THROTTLE LAG AND IMPROPER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION. I WOULD SUMMARIZE THESE ISSUES AS TURBO LAG AND IMPROPER SHIFT MAPPING. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THERE IS A 2-3 SECOND LAG BEFORE THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO MOVE EVEN IF THE THROTTLE IS FULLY DEPRESSED. IF YOU ARE EXECUTING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN INTO TRAFFIC OR CROSSING AN INTERSECTION THIS WILL LEAVE YOU EXPOSED TO A "T-BONE" COLLISION. THIS BEHAVIOR IS EVEN MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RUN (COLD ENGINE). CLIMBING A MODERATE HILL SHORTLY AFTER PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY FORCES THE DRIVER TO MANUALLY DOWNSHIFT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO FIRST GEAR TO GET ANY FORWARD TRAVEL. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE WILL RAPIDLY ACCELERATE AFTER THE 2-3 SECOND LAG. ONCE RETURNING TO "DRIVE" AT 15-25 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WILL UP-SHIFT SEVERAL GEARS AND THEN BEGIN SLOWING, DROPPING ENGINE RPM TO 1,000, AGAIN FORCING A MANUAL DOWN-SHIFT TO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR TO MAINTAIN SPEED. THE ENGINE PRODUCES ALMOST NO POWER UNTIL THE ENGINE REACHES 2000 RPM. ALL OF THIS BEHAVIOR BEGAN AFTER THE NOTED RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED A RAM DEALER REGARDING THIS PERFORMANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT. THEY MENTIONED THAT THE FACTORY WAS AWARE OF THIS BUT HAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE."
- 12/31/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD AND THE FUEL LEVEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. COUNTRY TRUCK & AUTO (13042 COUNTY RD 20, FORT LUPTON, CO 80621, (303) 857-1281) WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
- 12/31/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BRAKES ARE NOT NEEDED TO SHIFT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE REVERSE ETC. THIS CAN BE DONE WHEN YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING THE DAY. KEY IS ALSO NO NECESSARY TO 0LACE VEHICLE INTO GEAR!
- 12/30/2025· STEERING
I turned on the highway and power steering gave out and went back ima couple days went out again and have t driven it since
- 12/30/2025· SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
The contact owns a 2014 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the ABS warning illuminated, and then the cruise control mode became inoperable. The contact was able to take control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 214,330.
- 12/30/2019· SUSPENSION
THE FIRST TIME I HADE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WAS WHEN THE TEMPURAS GOT BELOW FREEZING. NOW I CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRUCK WILL LOWER ALL THE WAY DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS MAKES THE TRUCK TO LOOS CONTROL GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT HIGH SPEEDS. I HAVE HADE IT IN THE SHOP TO GET IT FIXED BUT IT STILL IS DOING THE SAME THING.I SEEN ON LINE WHERE OTHER PEOPLE HAS HADE THE SAME THING HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. IT WILL ALSO LOWER ITS SELF ALL THE WAQY DOWN TO EXIT MODE WHILE PARKED AT TIMES
- 12/30/2019· POWER TRAIN
ON 5/23/19 I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER WHERE I'D BOUGHT IT NEW TO FIX A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS ON.AFTER THE ISSUE WAS FOUND AND REPAIRED, I PICKED THE TRUCK UP AND WAS TOLD A TRANS UPDATE(RECALL # U07) WAS ALSO DONE. AS SOON AS I PULLED INTO LIGHT TRAFFIC,I NOTICED THE THROTTLE PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE AND THE TRUCK WAS SLUGGISH AND SLOW TO ACCELERATE.IT ALSO SHIFTED UP AND DOWN A LOT MORE THEN IT NORMALLY DOES ALL THE WAY HOME.I THOUGHT MAYBE THE TRANS HAD TO RE LEARN IT'S SHIFT PATTERN AND WOULD GET BETTER AFTER I PUT SOME MILES ON IT JUST AS IT DID WHEN NEW. OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS IT DIDN'T GET ANY BETTER AND PULLING ONTO THE STATE HIGHWAY FROM A TOWN ROAD HAS LEAD TO SOME CLOSE CALLS AS IT'IS A LIMITED SIGHT STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. I HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY TIME I GO TO WORK OR LEAVE MY HOUSE FOR ANY OTHER REASON. THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME HAPPENING BUT EVERY TIME I NEED TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC OR GET UP TO SPEED QUICKLY. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS I FIGURED OUT SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND THE TRUCK WASN'T GOING TO GET BETTER ON IT'S OWN,I CALLED THE DEALER TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT AND CHECK IT OUT.I ALSO ASKED IF I COULD HAVE THE EPA MANDATED AEM(RECALL #V08) FLASH PERFORMED AT THE SAME TIME AND WAS GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER CALLED BACK AND INFORMED ME THE AEM UPDATE HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED ON THE 5/23/19 SERVICE VISIT AND THE CHANGE(LOSS) IN PERFORMANCE WAS MOST LIKELY THE RESULT. SINCE I WAS UNAWARE THE AEM UPDATE HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED,I KNEW THE LOSS IN PERFORMANCE WASN'T MY IMAGINATION. I ALSO NOTICED A LOSS OF ABOUT 15% FUEL MPG AND THE TRANS.SHIFTS UP AND DOWN A LOT MORE WHICH IS MORE OF AN AGGRAVATION THEN A SAFETY ISSUE. I WISH THE TRUCK COULD PERFORM AS IT DID BEFORE THE AEM UPDATE AS WAS PROMISED BY FCA AND ALSO BE EMISSION COMPLIANT. I THOUGHT I KNEW WHAT I WAS GETTING.
- 12/30/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HORN NO LONGER WORKS, BY PUSHING IT OR WITH KEY FOB LOCKING WHEN LOCKING MY TRUCK. I'VE READ THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN ON MULTIPLE RAM 1500S. MY JUST STOP WHEN EXITING MY TRUCK AND I NOTICE I DIDNT GET ANY BEEP WHEN TRYING TO SECURE MY TRUCK. CHECKED EVERY FUSE, RELAY, EVEN TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM. ONLY HAD THE TRUCK FOR 4 WEEKS AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $600. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I SHOULDN'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A HORN NOT BEEPING..
- 12/30/2015· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THERE IS A 1 TO 2 SECOND LAG WHEN PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON AND WHEN THE HORN ACTUALLY SOUNDS. WITH THE LAG, IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SOUND THE HORN IMMEDIATELY WHEN SOMEONE IS ENCROACHING INTO YOUR LANE OR ANY OTHER TIME WHEN THE HORN NEEDS TO BE SOUNDED TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. *JS
- 12/29/2020· ENGINE
WE HAVE CHANGED THE BOLTS IN OUR ENGINE MULTIPLE TIMES. WE DID IT WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY MANY TIMES AND EVEN ASK THE DEALER ABOUT A RECALL. OTHER TRUCKS THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUE. NOW DUE TO THE BOLTS BREAKING AGAIN WE ARE HAVING TO DO MORE WORK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE. WE LOVE OUR TRUCK BUT THINK THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR BUILD UP. WE EVEN HAD THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS TELL US THE SAME THING. I CAN PROVIDE PAPERWORK IF NEEDED! THIS JUST HAPPENS EVER FEW MONTHS. I CAN GO OUTSIDE WITH IT STATIONARY AND AS SOON AS I START THE TRUCK I CAN TELL IF ANOTHER BOLT HAS BROKEN.
- 12/29/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN IT IS COLD AND RAINING, AND THE TRUCK REAXHED 55 MPH, THE TRUCK WILL JERK HARD AND THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON AND STAY ON. THE DASH WILL LIGHT UP WITH THE MESSAGE, "ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE NEEDED" AND "4WD TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE."
- 12/29/2014· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. UPDATED 2/24/15*CN UPDATED 9/11/2017*CN
- 12/29/2014· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
DECEMBER 16, 2014 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS O2 SENSOR. THEY RESET IT AND TOLD ME TO BLOW 3.0 DIESEL ENGINE OUT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AS WELL AS A MESSAGE THAT DEF FLUID WAS WRONG. I CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID BRING IT BACK IN. DEALER CALLED ME BACK AND SAID I NEEDED NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUT IT WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY COULDN'T GIVE ME A DATE. DEALER TOLD ME TRUCK WAS OK TO DRIVE. DECEMBER 24, 2014 A WARNING MESSAGE CAME UP ON TRUCK THAT SAID TRUCK WOULD CUT OFF IN 190 MILES AND WOULD NOT RE START. DEALER NOW HAS TRUCK AND STILL CAN'T GIVE ME A DATE ON WHEN IT WILL BE FIXED. THEY DID TELL ME THAT THERE WERE 82 OTHER TRUCKS IN THE SYSTEM LIKE MINE. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 3.0 ECODIESEL ENGINE AND CHRYSLER HAS NO FIX OR WON'T TELL ANYONE WHAT IS HAPPENING. *TR
- 12/28/2023· STEERING
My wife and I were leaving my daughters house Christmas Day when I started my 2014 Ram pickup and it felt like a locked steering column was locked. Shut it off and restarted it but it didn’t respond. I had it towed the next day to the dealer that services my vehicle and the steering control module shorted out which meant the whole steering system has to be replaced at a cost of $3700.00. Plus 3 weeks to get the part. The only good thing is we weren’t driving when it happened. As it turns out no recalls for what I consider a very dangerous condition with absolutely no prior warning. Researched and found out it’s happened to many others while they were driving, but no deaths so Ram doesn’t consider it recall worthy, so how many consumers have to die or get seriously hurt? It has 26540 miles!
- 12/28/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHENEVER I GO TO FILL THE FUEL TANK WITH GAS THE FUEL NOZZLE GETS STUCK ON THE FILLER NECK AND IS REALLY HARD TO GET OFF, I USUALLY HAVE TO HOLD THE VAPOR SYSTEM CAP THAT IS ON THE NOZZLE IN SO IT WILL DISPENSE FUEL AND NOT LOCK ON FILLER NECK, I HAVE READ THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH 2015 MODEL BUT MINE IS A 2014 AND I CANT EVEN LET MY WIFE OR DAUGHTER FILL TRUCK WITH GAS BECAUSE THEY CANT REMOVE FROM FILLER NECK.
- 12/28/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN DECREASED WITH A KNOCKING NOISE PRESENT. FURTHERMORE, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT TEXAS DODGE (7800 I-40 FRONTAGE RD, AMARILLO, TX 79106, (806) 353-6343) PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED AGAIN, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000. *DT*JB
- 12/28/2016· POWER TRAIN
THIS MODEL VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LUNGE FORWARD/BUMP FROM THE REAR WHEN COMING TO A STOP FROM A 2-1 DOWNSHIFT. CHRYSLER DEALERS REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE AND STATE SINCE OTHER SAME MODEL/YEAR MAKES DO IT IT IS CONSIDERED NORMAL.
- 12/28/2016· ENGINE
WAS DRIVING TRUCK IN AN EMPTY LOT AFTER A SNOW STORM WITH LOTS OF ICE. HAD TRACTION CONTROL OFF AND TRUCK FISHTAILED AROUND A CORNER AND ENGINE STALLED. LIGHTS IN INTERIOR WERE ON AND DASH ADVISED TO SHIFT INTO PARK TO START. NO KNOCKING OR STRANGE NOISES PRIOR, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AFTER OR BEFORE. RPMS WERE BELOW 3000 WHEN ENGINE STALLED. AFTER STALL PUT TRUCK INTO PARK AND STARTED UP RIGHT AWAY. TANK WAS 3/4 FULL. ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THE TRUCK BUT IT IS VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. *TR
- 12/27/2022· STEERING
When turning in either direction the steering wheel will get stiff. Due to the steering becoming extremely difficult, I had to have the vehicle towed as I could not control it and put my kids at risk. The truck is at the dealership getting checked out, The service advisor did see the issue when taking it for a test drive. There was no warning or indicator that there was an issue on the dashboard.
- 12/27/2021· STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon approaching a right-hand curve at 35 MPH, the steering wheel locked up as the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that he was forced to slam on the brakes to avoid oncoming traffic that was approaching. Due to the failure, the contact had a friend tow the vehicle to his home. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, the failure persisted and the steering wheel would not turn as needed. The dealer nor the manufacturer have yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 107,767.
- 12/27/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
NOTICED A SMALL LOSS OF RADIATOR FLUID, NO VISIBLE LEAK, BUT DID RECEIVE LETTER RELATING TO A DIESEL EGR COOLER DEFECT. NOW AM CONCERNED ABOUT STEAM LEAKING INTO MY ENGINE OIL AND THUS CONTAMINATING THE ENGINE OIL WITH DAMAGING EFFECTS ON THE ENGINE INTERNAL PARTS. EGR VALVE SHOULD ALSO BE EVALUATED AS IT DIRECTLY EFFECTS EGR COOLER.
- 12/27/2019· POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
WAS TOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT/STUDS WARPED AND SNAPPED AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS WARPED, THIS HAPPENED ON THE DRIVER SIDE FIRST BUT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOW HAPPENING ON DRIVER SIDE OUT OF WARRANTY. WAS TOLD MY DEALERSHIP THEY SEE THIS OFTEN AND WAS TOLD FCA HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM IN NEWER YEARS BY USING STRONGER MATERIAL IN THE BOLTS. THIS INFORMS ME THAT FCA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT THE DEALERS WON'T COVER IT AS A DESIGN DEFECT. CLEARLY THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS AS THEY SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS AND MANUFACTURES ARE SUPPOSE TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE PARTS TO SEE EXTREME TEMP CHANGES. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW TWICE TO ME BUT BECAUSE I AM NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THEY WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM. THE FIST TIME WAS BEFORE 60,000 MILES AND NOW THE OTHER SIDE IS HAPPENING AT 76,000 MILES. TO SUMMARIZE THE PROBLEM IS WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS AND THE MANIFOLD ITSELF.
- 12/27/2016· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATION BEGAN TO DECREASE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONVERTER ESCALATOR EXHAUST FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 02/14/17*LJ *CN
- 12/27/2016· POWER TRAINCrash
MY SON'S RAM 1500 ROLLED FORWARD WHILE IN PARK DAMAGING OUR GARAGE DOOR. WE JUST HEARD ABOUT THIS VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND IT SOUNDS LIKE WHAT HAPPENED IN THIS SITUATION.
- 12/27/2015· ENGINE
I FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL BY FCA THAT MY 2014 DODGE RAM ECODIESEL HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST DAMPENER. THIS IS AFTER I STARTED RESEARCHING THE SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CAN WHEN USING THE VEHICLES HEAT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FCA IS ONLY SENDING THE REPAIR PARTS IN BATCHES AND CANNOT BE ORDERED DIRECTLY FROM FCA. THIS MEANS I MUST WAIT UNTIL THEY ARE IN-STOCK AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PROBLEM REPAIRED. I CONTACTED RAM CUSTOMER SERVICE. RAM CUSTOMER SERVICE STATED THAT THE PART SHIPPING ISSUE IS KNOWN BUT THE 'SMELL' IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE. I TOLD THEM THAT THE SMELL OF EXHAUST IS DISTINCT AND OBVIOUS. THEY STILL ARGUED THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AS THEIR OWN TESTS DEMONSTRATE THAT THE LEVELS OF EXHAUST DO NOT POSE A SAFETY THREAT--THEY WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN I STATED IT IS A HEALTH THREAT. AT THIS TIME I STILL CANNOT GET THIS EXHAUST FUME PROBLEM FIXED UNDER FCA'S OWN RECALL SINCE FCA HAS MADE THE REPAIR PARTS AVAILABILITY LIMITED SINCE FCA ONLY SHIPS THE PARTS IN BATCHES NOT BASED ON THE NEED OF THE CUSTOMERS. THE EXHAUST FUMES HAVE CAUSED ME TWO MIGRAINES AND SEVERAL NORMAL HEADACHES WHEN USING THE HEAT ON LONG DRIVES (DISTANCES OVER 30 MILES OR DRIVING TIMES OVER ONE HOUR). THE FCA RECALL IS 'R04'.
- 12/26/2024· STEERING
Electronic power steering has gone out twice. The first time it went as I was leaving a fast food drive through. Warning light came on as it happened. No one except my mechanic has inspected the vehicle but I will have to repair it out of po let until the investigation is complete. I almost had to drive over the curb since steering it was nearly impossible. It has since gone out again. Thankfully in my driveway. I know there is an investigation into this and I would like to be added to the list of complaints and hopefully this ends up being a recall.
- 12/26/2021· AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCECrash
Airbags did not deploy whatsoever. Truck is totalled so no repairs have been made. Was Towed to our house. It has not been inspected by any dealer, only police on scene. It is available any time for inspection. I also have photos.
- 12/26/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING, FUEL SENSOR FAIL NOTICE DISPLAYED ON DASH AND FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY.33,000 MILES ON 2014 RAM 1500. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE UNIT. DEALER WANTS $800 TO FIX.
- 12/26/2018· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, TWICE THE ENGINE HAS STALLED AND TWICE IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL BUT INSTEAD CAME OUT OF GEAR. WHEN IT CAME OUT OF GEAR THE SHIFT KNOB STILL INDICATED "D" BUT THE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAID TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE
- 12/25/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ROTARY SHIFTER I WAS OUTSIDE OF MY TRUCK ON DEC.23 2016 WHEN I PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK AND WENT INSIDE OF GAS STATION FOR A MINUTE. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A WHILE I SAW MY TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL AWAY ON ITS OWN I RAN OUT OF THE DOOR AND CAUGHT MY TRUCK BEFORE ANY MAJOR DAMAGE HAPPENED. MY TRUCK WAS INITIALLY IN PARK I ALWAYS DOUBLE SINCE I HAVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS. MY TRUCK SOMEHOW PUT ITSELF IN DRIVE AND TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN THE MANAGER OF PIZZA HUT ALSO WITNESSED THIS. NOW I'M SCARED TO DRIVE MY TRUCK WHICH I STILL OWE 37000 ON. I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND IT HAS NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE AND I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. HOWEVER IT DID LIGHTLY HIT A YELLOW POLE BUT NO REAL DAMAGE TO TRUCK.
- 12/24/2023· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash
Was driving one day while towing a trailer and all of a sudden while making a left turn the power steering went out which caused me to hit an embarkment and damage the front bumper area of my vehicle. My safety was put at risk because of the damage it caused and how difficult the steering became all of a sudden without warning or anything. There weren't any warning prior to the power steering going out, but as soon as it went out a symbol appeared on the dashboard. This was the first time that I have ever seen that symbol. Vehicle hasn't been inspected by anybody other than myself. Checked for recalls and saw that my 2014 wasn't included.
- 12/24/2017· AIR BAGSCrash
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN A 70MPH ZONE IN THE RAIN. TRUCK HYDROPLANE AND I SPUN ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND IMPACTED A CEMENT WALL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE SEAT AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY RESULTING IN ME HITTING THE DOOR, CAUSING BRUISING TO MY RIBS AND SHOULDER ON MY LEFT SIDE.
- 12/23/2021· SUSPENSION
Air suspension failed while going 78mph, causing the vehicle to lower. With the vehicle lowered, the slightest bump can cause loss of control. I hit a small rise (present after a bridge) and the vehicle slid sideways. Luckily there were no other vehicles nearby and I was able to pull over to the side of the road (mainly due to the fact that I am a very experienced driver). This issue is known by Dodge and a simple Google search shows thousands of complaints about it. These issue could have eaisly caused an accident, injury or death.
- 12/23/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFire
ON 11/22/17 AT AROUND 5PM DRIVING EAST BOUND ON I-76 IN PENNSYLVANIA OUR 2014 RAM 1500 ECODIESEL ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS I TRIED TO STOP I REALIZED I HAD NO BRAKES. WE SLOWED TO A STOP AS WE STARTED UP A HILL, I PUT IT IN PARK AND WE ALL GOT OUT JUST IN TIME. A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER MECHANIC HAD JUST 2 DAYS EARLIER FINISHED INSTALLING A NEW ENGINE. BOTH THE DEALERSHIP & CHRYSLER HAVE DENIED ALL OWNERSHIP AND NO ROOT CAUSE EVALUATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. I BELIEVE A FUEL LINE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WORKMANSHIP, BUT WITHOUT A THIRD PARTY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION I GUESS WE WILL NEVER KNOW AND SOME OTHER CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE THE SAME THING.
- 12/23/2016· SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
I BELIEVE OUR TRUCK SHOULD BE PART OF MOST OF THE RECALLS LISTED FO RAM TRUCKS. OUR TIRES ARE WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE, THEY WON'T FIX. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT TWENTY SOME THOUSANDS MILES, AND MY WIFE BEING THE PRIMARY DRIVER SAID THAT WHEN YOU COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE TRUCK SOMETIMES JUMPS FORWARD. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL WAS REPLACED. I'M AFRAID THAT WE MIGHT LOSE OUR WHEELS ON THE ROAD. THERE IS ALSO A CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT EVERYONE CAN SMELL BUT THE DEALER. CURRENTLY WORKING WITH CHRYSLER AND BEEN DRIVING A RENTAL FOR ALMOST A MONTH.
- 12/23/2016· STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, NOT PART OF A RECALL, REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED, REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL WAS REPLACED, HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT WAS REPLACED DUE TO WATER LEAKING IN THE CAB. THERE IS A CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM ENGINE THRU VENTS. FRONT TIRES WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE MOST LIKELY THE TIE ROD DEFECT THAT THE DEALER WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE.
- 12/23/2016· POWER TRAIN
MY VEHICLE IS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 AND HAS A TURN KNOB SELECTOR ON THE DASHBOARD FOR TRANSMISSION SELECTION. ABOUT A MONTH AGO, EARLY NOVEMBER LATE OCTOBER, I PUT THE SELECTOR IN P AND THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED TO THE POINT WHERE I PRESSED THE BRAKE AND TURNED IT AGAIN FROM D TO P. THE SECOND TIME ALL WAS OK. I THOUGHT NOTHING ABOUT THIS UNTIL I NOTICED ARTICLES ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALER, JOHNSON DODGE, WHO ADVISED ME THAT THIS WAS NOT A RECALL AFTER I GAVE THEM MY VIN. JUST MAKING SURE THIS IS A SAFE ISSUE. *TR
- 12/23/2014· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2014 RAM 1500 SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION FROM 900 RPM TO APPROX 3,000 RPM RANGE, WHILE DESCENDING ROUGH TERRAIN AT VERY CRITICAL LOW SPEED. *MW
- 12/22/2023· SERVICE BRAKES
ABS Module failed had to send in to module masters to get repaired. Unbelievablable
- 12/22/2022· STEERING
Intermittent power steering failure. So far i get a warning of failure on vehicle start up and its very obviously a problem as the steering wheel is extremely difficult to move. The trouble code is not one that is saved, so diagnostics are problematic. I myself have not had a failure on the road, but i know its happened. FCA is aware of this potentially very dangerous problem and issued a recall VB9 but excluded a great number of vehicles. I cannot trust this truck any longer and hope To get the recall expanded. It should not be difficult to imagine the potential for catastrophe here.
- 12/22/2020· STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM A BRIEF TRIP APPROXIMATELY 20 MI I CAME HOME, I THEN LEFT MY HOUSE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MI WHEN I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, AS I STARTED TO GO THROUGH THE INTERSECTION MY TRUCK SUDDENLY DIED I WAS ABLE TO COAST THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, WITH NO POWER STEERING AND NO ASSISTED POWER BRAKES, USING A LOT OF FORCE I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A COMPLETE STOP, ON THE EDGE OF A BUSY ROAD WHILE I WAITED FOR HELP TO ARRIVE. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD ME A PART THAT WAS CALLED A TONE WHEEL HAD FAILED. AFTER DOING A BIT OF ONLINE SEARCHING I SEE THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST THESE RAM ECO-DIESELS. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FIND THAT CERTAIN ECO-DIESELS RANGING FROM 2014 TO 2018 WERE BEING RECALLED FOR THIS PART BUT MY PARTICULAR 2014 IS NOT INCLUDED THE PART IS A WHEEL THAT A SENSOR LOOKS AT AND TIMES THE FUEL SYSTEM WITH THE OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS FOR COMBUSTION WHEN THIS SENSOR DOESN'T SEE THE WHEEL IT DOES NOT KNOW WHERE THE REST OF THE ENGINE IS IN ITS CYCLE CAUSING IT TO SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY GIVING IT NO POWER TO PROPEL ITSELF TO A SAFE SPOT. THE RECALL W58 AS IT'S KNOWN IN FCA RAM TRUCKS SHOULD FIX THIS ISSUE WITH A SIMPLE PROGRAM CHANGE WHEREAS THE DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE PART WITH A EXACT REPLACEMENT WHICH WILL LIKELY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THE NEXT TIME WE MAY NOT BE SO LUCKY. MY FEAR IS THAT IF MY WIFE OR MY TEEN AGE SON WOULD BE DRIVING IT, THEY MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE STRENGTH TO STEER IT AND STOP IN A SAFE PLACE I BELIEVE I WAS LUCKY. AS I UNDERSTAND IT THE RECALL IS A SIMPLE PROGRAM CHANGE AND ELIMINATES THE DEFECTIVE TONE WHEEL SYSTEM IN QUESTION . I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD APPLY TO MY TRUCK AND PROVES THAT THEY KNOW THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS SYSTEM.
- 12/22/2019· SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THIS TRUCK HAS A AIR SUSPENSION THAT INFLATES AND DEFLATES ALL OF THE TIME, I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING THE TRUCK IN FEAR OF AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE TRUCK AIR SUSPENSION THE LEFT REAR DEFLATES AND HITS METAL TO METAL MAKING IT VERY SQUIRRELY. IT SEEMS THAT IT NOBODY KNOWS HOW TO FIX THIS, PLEASE HELP. THIS HAPPENS MAINLY WHEN IT IS IN MOTION
- 12/22/2017· AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHLAND DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP LOCATED AT 6161 W PARK AVE, HOUMA, LA 70364, PHONE NUMBER: (985) 465-4394 PRIOR WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V302000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
- 12/22/2016· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAD A BIG RAIN STORM ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO THAT BROUGHT AROUND 8 INCHES OF RAIN INTO MY AREA. THERE WAS A FACTORY DEFECT WITH THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA SEALS THAT ALOUD WATER TO ENTER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. EVERYTHING IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WAS SOAKED. I HAD 6 INCHES ON STANDING WATER IN THE COMPARTMENTS. WHEN I DROVE THE TRUCK AFTER 3 DAYS OF RAINING WATER BEGAN TO POUR OUT FROM THE HEADLINER ONTO THE DASHBOARD. DODGE REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING WITH THE RAM BECAUSE IT WAS 700 MILES OUT OF THE WARRANTY. A WEEK AFTER THE STORM, I STARTED THE RAM TO WARM UP ONE MORNING AND WHEN I WENT TO GET IN THE TRUCK EVERY WARNING LIGHT WAS ON, IT WAS BEEPING, I COULD TO SHIFT IT INTO GEAR NOR COULD I TURN THE TRUCK OFF. ONCE I STEPPED OUT OF THE TRUCK IT LOCKED THE DOORS WITH THE TRUCK STILL RUNNING AND I COULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS FOR AN HOUR LATER. USAA HAS TOTAL MY RAM OUT BUT CHRYSLER HAS NOT TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE THE LEAK IS A HUGE PROBLEM DATING BACK TO 2004.
- 12/22/2016· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER ON THE PENTASTAR 3.6L V-6 ENGINE CRACKED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO OTHER ENGINE PARTS AND THE GROUND. I NOTICED THE OIL LEAKING AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES. THIS COULD EASILY START A FIRE OR CAUSE AN ENGINE TO SEIZE. *TR
- 12/22/2015· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 RECALLS, SIDE AIRBAG INFLATABLE CURTAIN, STEERING WHEEL WIRING, REPROGRAM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER MONTHS AGO; SAID THEY WOULD CALL WITH AN APPOINTMENT TIME, AS SOON AS THEY RECEIVED THE PARTS, I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE CALL- DEALER WAS SCRANTON DODGE.
- 12/21/2022· SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
While driving on the highway my air suspension fails dropping my front end all the way to the frame stops causing speed wobble and an almost loss of control. After replacing a fuse dude to the compressor failing The very next day the right rear dropped while driving causing unsafe driving conditions. This is the third time in 6mo that this has happened with my truck. My truck is welcome to be inspected anytime. My safety, my kid’s safety, and other on the road are in danger if this happens and I lose control. There was no warning besides a service air suspension immediately notification on my dash as it was happening. There are thousands of reports of this being an issue in 2014-2019 ram trucks with air suspension. The dealer and manufacturer have been no help and I’ve been told by the dealer even after fixing it it will fail again in cold weather. This needs to be addressed NOW this is crazy this has not been corrected by Dodge.