2013 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,277 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 72 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 37 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Latches/locks/linkages, tailgate, latchMay 9, 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 9, 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V302000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 16, 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 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.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 22, 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.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Campaign 15V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 22, 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V459000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionDec 6, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Campaign 13V610000 on NHTSA.gov
Electronic stability control (ESC)Jul 2, 2013
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.
A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.
Campaign 13V287000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, turn signalJun 4, 2013
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.
Campaign 13V237000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingMay 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N25.
Campaign 13V177000 on NHTSA.gov
Parking brakeApr 3, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N22.
Campaign 13V128000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: suspension
44 reports, newest first. Show all
Suspension, Jan 11, 2019
ANYTIME THE WEATHER IS COLD I GET A "SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION IMMEDIATELY" MESSAGE. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR IT AND THEY NEVER "FIND" A PROBLEM. TWO DAYS AGO I GOT A MESSAGE STATING THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION COULD NOT BE USED BECAUSE MY PAYLOAD WAS TOO HEAVY. THE PROBLEM IS, THERE WAS NOTHING IN MY TRUCK EXCEPT ME SO THERE WASN'T A HEAVY PAYLOAD. THIS MORNING MY TRUCKS FRONT END WAS RESTING ON THE EMERGENCY BUMP STOPS AND THE AIR SUSPENSION WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. I AM OUT OF WARRANTY AND NEITHER MY DEALERSHIP NOR FCA WILL COVER THE REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH IS A KNOWN ISSUE SINCE YOU CAN FIND MANY REPORTS OF ISSUES LIKE THI.
Suspension, Nov 5, 2018
DASH LIGHT SAYS SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION IMMEDIATELY . VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND JUST BEING STARTED . COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR AND FUSE WAS REPLACED ON 10-31-18 . ON 11-05-18 SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION IS BACK ON . THE VEHICLE DROPS IN THE FRONT MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Suspension, Mar 26, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE, THE AIR SUSPENSION FAILED. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE STOP BUMPERS. THEN THERE WAS A MESSAGE THAT READ: IMMEDIATELY AIR SUSPENSION REPAIR/ SERVICE REQUIRED. THE FRONT BEGAN TO RAISE UP AND THEN ANOTHER MESSAGE. AIR SUSPENSION COOLING DOWN PLEASE WAIT. FINALLY THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE BUMP STOP (SAFE MODE). THE AIR COMPRESSOR CRACKED, RELEASING ALL THE NITROGEN. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH DODGE RAM AIR SUSPENSION.
Suspension, Jan 24, 2018
AIR SUSPENSION PUMP FAILED AT TEMPATURES BELOW 30 F. SYSTEM DUMPS SUSPENSION PRESSURE WHILE DRIVING , TRUCK BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ISSUE BEGAN AT 67000 MILES, FHA SIAD THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY, DEALER WANTS $3800.00 TO CORRECT PROBLEM
Suspension, Jan 10, 2018
WHILE WORKING UNDER THE TRUCK THE AIR SUSPENSION FAILED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DROP. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE FRONT OR REAR DRIVERS AIR BAG DEFLATES ALMOST CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHO STATED WITH THE COLD WEATHER THERE ARE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE 2013 AND 2014 RAM AIR SUSPENSION FAILING. HE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A NEWER COMPRESSOR INSTALLED IN NEWER TRUCKS ALONG WITH BETTER COMPONENTS THAT SOLVED THE ISSUE. I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 72000 MILES ON THE TRUCK WITH A REPEATED AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE IN THE 45DAYS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE.
Suspension, Power train, Electrical system, Tires, Oct 10, 2017
2013 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, TIRE BALANCE ISSUES, CLOCK, IGNITION MALFUNCTION AND OTHER MECHANIC PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLOCK AND IGNITION SWITCH WERE REPAIRED. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE DEALER OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRS FOR THE TIRES, BUT THE CONSUMER DECLINED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS MADE,TO BE ADVISED ABOUT WARRANTIES, AND A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. UPDATED 10/10/2017*JS
Suspension, Jul 10, 2017
DODGE RAM 1500 STRUT - FRONT ARE LEAKING AFTER JUST 3 YEARS-THIS WAS FOUND DURING MY PENNA STATE INSPECTION.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Jun 29, 2017, crash
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS INIQUITOUSLY GREASED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE, CAUSING FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING,AND THE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, DAMAGING THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS,BREAK CALIPER,ROTOR, HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GO OUT OF CONTROL WITH NO BREAKS. I HAVE OBSERVED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON MAKEITSAFER.COM ,THIS IS A LIE SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. FORTUITOUSLY IT HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET AT 35 MPH, WITH NO WARNING
Suspension, May 17, 2017
LOOKS LIKE MY 2013 RAM 1500 EXPRESS WITH 80,000 ON IT HAS BAD LEFT FRONT BEARINGS. IT HAS A LOT OF MOVEMENT WHEN MOVING THE TIRE TOP TO BOTTOM. AND MAKES A NOISE WHEN DRIVING LIKE SOMETHING'S RATTLING. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS SINCE IT'S TOO SOON FOR SOMETHING LIKE TO HAPPEN. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED. I HAVE OWNED NOTHING BUT DODGE. AND THIS RAM WHICH IS MADE NOW BY FIAT. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE UNTIL NOW.
Suspension, May 6, 2017
WHILE SLOWLY BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOME AND TURNING INTO THE STREET, I HEARD A LOUD BANG WHICH SEEMED TO COME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I PROCEEDED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND SLOWLY DROVE THE TRUCK BACK INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN AT THAT TIME THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BROKE AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKE IN HALF WHERE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BALL JOINT. AFTER INSPECTING THE BROKEN PART I NOTICED AN ABNORMALITY AND CONCLUDED THERE WAS A MANUFACTURING (CASTING) DEFECT AT THE FACTORY WHICH COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE PART.THIS WAS ALSO CONCLUDED BY THE RAM DEALER WHERE I HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. PART WAS RETURNED TO CHRYSLER FOR EVALUATION.
Suspension, Dec 10, 2016
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT WAS ABLE TO CORRECT BUT THEN NOTICED THE FRONT END APPEARED TO BE LOW. WHEN I STOPPED I NOTICED THE FRONT END WHEEL WELLS WERE ALL MOST ON TOP OF THE TIRES. AFTER I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT BUT I CYCLED THOUGH THE MESSAGES AND SAW A MESSAGE THAT SAID SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION IMMEDIATELY. ATTEMPTED TO RAISE THE VEHICLE USING AIR SUSPENSION BUTTONS TO RAISE THE FRONT END BUT IT DID NOT FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AT HIGHWAY SPEED COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. I HAVE SCHEDULED SERVICE WITH THE DEALER BUT THEY COULD NOT GET AN APPOINTMENT FOR 5 DAYS. AFTER REVIEWING SEVERAL RAM VEHICLE FORUMS I SEE THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAM 4 CORNER AIR SUSPENSION. FIAT (CHRYSLER) SHOULD FIX THESE ISSUES AS SUSPENSION FAILURE COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTS OR WORSE AS THESE SYSTEMS AGE AND FAIL. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES AND IF IT IS FAILING ALREADY I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS. IF FIAT CAN NOT DO A VIABLE FIX THEY SHOULD RECALL AND REPLACE THE SYSTEMS WITH COIL SPRINGS.
Steering, Suspension, Structure, Oct 23, 2016
WHILE TRAVELING ON A PAVED ROAD AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS SEPARATED FROM INSIDE BEAD ALL ACROSS TOP OF TREAD TO OUTSIDE BEAD. TIRE BLOWING OUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO FENDER. NO EVIDENCE THAT THE TIRE STRUCK ANYTHING IN THE ROAD, INITIAL REPORT FROM A GOODYEAR REP SAID THAT THE TIRE JUST SEPARATED. NOTHING WAS FOUND IN THE ROAD OR VICINITY TO INDICATE THAT THE TIRE STRUCK ANYTHING
Suspension, Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING OVER 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED TWICE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT SET OF TIRES WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Steering, Suspension, Jul 27, 2015
THERE IS A LOUD "CLICK" NOISE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. IT OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS THE WHEEL COMPLETELY TURNED TO ONE DIRECTION WHICH MAKES ME BELIEVE IT'S STEERING OR SOMETHING INSIDE THE SUSPENSION. IT WAS TOLD TO ME AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS A BALL JOINT, WHICH WAS REPLACED AND IT STILL HAPPENED AGAIN.
Suspension, Wheels, Jun 3, 2015
GRINDING FROM LEFT WHEEL. VIBRATION FROM LEFT WHEEL. FRONT LEFT BEARING HUB ASSY. BAD.
Suspension, May 13, 2015
RIGHT SIDE TIRE (PASSENGER SIDE) SHOWING FEATHERING ON OUTSIDE OF TIRE . IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FRONT END WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT FROM PURCHASE DATE AND WAS ALIGNED BY DODGE DEALERSHIP TO DODGE SPECIFICATIONS. TIRE STILL SHOWED EXCESSIVE OUTSIDE WEAR SAME SIDE OUTSIDE OF TIRE. TIRE WAS ROTATED AT 9000 MILES. ROTATED TIRE NOW SHOWING OUTSIDE WEAR ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE. ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED FOR ALIGNMENT AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND REALIGNED. WEAR PERSISTED AS TIRES WERE ROTATED, TIRES FINALLY HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH 22, 530 MILES. NEW TIRES AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED AT 22530 MILES TO DODGE SPECIFICATIONS TIRE SHOWING WEAR AT 700 MILES ALIGNMENT CHECKED AND IN ALIGNMENT. NOW AT 1945 MILES RIGHT SIDE TIRE IS SHOWING SEVERE FEATHERING AND LEFT FRONT IS SHOW SLIGHT FEATHERING. DODGE NOTIFIED AND IN PROCESS OF 4TH ALIGNMENT. . AT LEAST 4OTHER DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCKS IN NEIGHBORHOOD ARE ALL SHOWING SAME WEAR PATTERN SAME SYMPTOMS ... DODGE SEEMS NOT TO WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH DODGE CUSTOMER CARE HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AN AGENT AND DODGE DEALERSHIPS FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2014 TO PRESENT DATE.
Suspension, Jan 20, 2015
DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON HIGHWAY AT 11PM. TRAVELING 80MPH ON A 75MPH FREEWAY. TRUCK IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE SINCE 8 DEGREES OUT AND LIGHT SNOW. REAR AXLE SEIZED AND LOCKED UP. LOST CONTROL OF REAR WHEELS. ABLE TO STEER IT TO MEDIAN SINCE FRONT AXLE WAS WORKING. HAD TO BE TOWED. TOOK IT TO DODGE DEALERSHIP. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLES AT A COST OF $4063.91 USING REBUILT PARTS. *TR
Suspension, Apr 23, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A DIVIDER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND WAS TOWED TO SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Suspension, Jun 6, 2013
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND LOWERING THE FOUR CORNER SUSPENSION SYSTEM TO ENTRY/EXIT MODE, AN EXTREMELY LOUD PUSSST (LIKE DISCONNECTING AN AIR TOOL FROM AN COMPRESSED AIR TANK). THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER/PASSENGER TO JUMP AND AND PETS TO BOLT INTO THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT. MY CONCERN IS THIS MAY HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT A HIGH RATE SPEED AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BECOME DISTRACTED AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. SEVERAL POSTS TO FORUMS FROM JEEP OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SMILILAR ISSUES IN THEIR CHRYSLER MADE VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION. *TR