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2014 Ram 1500

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Steering is the leading concern among 1,767 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  6. 1,767

Of the 2014 reports, 98 involved a crash and 24 involved a fire. 88 people were injured.

Primary concernSteering504 reports · 29% of complaints
Owner complaints1,767Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship17 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering504
  2. Engine302
  3. Electrical system244
  4. Fuel/propulsion system213
  5. Power train191
  6. Service brakes181
  7. Other or unspecified130
  8. Air bags125

Recalls and investigations

  1. Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 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.

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 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.

    Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Engine and engine cooling, engine, dieselAug 13, 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.

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Oct 24, 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.

    Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

    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.

    Campaign 19V757000 on NHTSA.gov

  5. 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

  6. Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 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.

    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    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.

    Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Air bags, side/windowAug 21, 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."

    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.

    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.

    Campaign 15V534000 on NHTSA.gov

  11. Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesAug 14, 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.

    If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.

    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.

    Campaign 15V517000 on NHTSA.gov

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Suspension, rear, shock absorberJul 2, 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.

    Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

    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.

    Campaign 14V392000 on NHTSA.gov

  16. Power train, automatic transmissionApr 1, 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.

    If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

    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.

    Campaign 14V161000 on NHTSA.gov

  17. Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelOct 17, 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.

    Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Campaign 13V486000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: air bags

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  1. Electrical system, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Sep 18, 2016

    I STARTED THE TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE RADIO AND BLUE TOOTH DID NOT WORK. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE HORN DID NOT WORK. I CAN NOT SCROLL THROUGH THE INFORMATION CENTER TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE, SPEED, OIL LIFE OR ANY OTHER ITEMS IN THE INFORMATION CENTER. I ALSO DO NOT KNOW IF THIS ISSUE AFFECTS THE AIR BAG BEING ABLE TO DEPLOY. I CAN NOT RESET THE OIL LIFE AFTER I CHANGE THE OIL.

  2. Air bags, Aug 24, 2016, crash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, ARMS, AND LEGS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE ARMS AND LEGS, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE ARMS AND HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. ..UPDATED 05/09/17 *BF *TR

  3. Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 11, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND INDICATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT CONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

  4. Air bags, Seat belts, Equipment, Jul 20, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  5. Electrical system, Air bags, Jul 19, 2016

    AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. SEEN RECALL ON MY VEHICLE(15V-459), IN REGARD TO WIRE HARNESS CAUSING SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE DEALER NOW STATE THAT THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE AIRBAG HAS SHORTED OUT UNDER THE SEAT. COSTING APPROXIMATELY $401.00. COULD THIS BE CAUSED BY THE RECALL ON 2014 DODGE RAM.

  6. Air bags, Seats, Jul 5, 2016, crash

    I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT. THE PERSON WHO HIT ME WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. I WAS STATIONARY WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT BROKE CAUSING THE BACK PORTION TO SLAM INTO THE REAR SEAT AND THE BOTTOM TO COMPLETELY RAISE UP. AS A RESULT I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE CAUSING SOME SECONDARY DAMAGE. IF THERE HAD BEEN A PERSON IN THE BACK SEAT THEY WOULD OF HAD CATASTROPHIC INJURIES AS THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED BY THE DRIVER SEAT. THE AIRBAGS WERE EMITTING A "GAS" BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I DO NOT HAVE PHOTOS OF THE SEAT BUT THE BRUNSWICK COUNTY EMS DID TAKE PHOTOS OF THE SEAT. AND I AM SURE THEY CAN PROVIDE IF FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS WARRANTED.

  7. Air bags, Seat belts, Equipment, Jun 21, 2016

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  8. Air bags, Seat belts, Equipment, Jun 15, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DECLINED TO HONOR THE RECALL REPAIR BECAUSE THEIR SYSTEM INDICATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED FOR ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ

  9. Steering, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Apr 29, 2016, crash

    HEAD ON COLLISION, THAT CAUSED ENTIRE FRONT FRAME TO BE REPLACED AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

  10. Air bags, Apr 18, 2016, crash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING 80 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES AND LANED ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE BACK, NECK, AND RIBS. THE DRIVER ALSO SUFFERED SEVERE HEADACHES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,236. UPDATED 05/20/16*LJ *TR

  11. Air bags, Seat belts, Mar 21, 2016, crash

    THIS ACCIDENT IS ON VIDEO IF NHTSA WANTS TO REVIEW IT. THERE IS ALSO A CRASH DATA RETRIEVAL REPORT AND NUMEROUS PHOTOGRAPHS. TRUCK IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY NHTSA. THE TRUCK DRAMATICALLY VEERED OFF TO THE RIGHT (TRAVELING 75 MPH), STRUCK AND RICOCHETED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE GUARDRAIL, TRAVELED IN A DIAGONAL DIRECTION ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC, STRUCK LEFT GUARDRAIL, SMASHED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, ROLLED 2.5 TIMES AND CAME TO REST IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANES. NOT ONE AIR BAG OR SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED. SEATBELT PRE-TENSIONER DID NOT ACTIVATE. DRIVER SUSTAINED BRAIN INJURY AFTER SMASHING HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL SO HARD, IT BENT THE STEERING WHEEL. FCA IS DENYING ALL RESPONSIBILITY DESPITE SENDING THEIR INVESTIGATORS TO DENVER, COLORADO TO INSPECT THE CAR. THE ORC MODULE MANUFACTURED BY BOSCH. THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR THE OPPOSITE EVENT OCCURRING (AIR BAGS DEPLOYING FOR NO REASON). FCA REFUSED TO PULL THE VEHICLE'S ORC MODULE FOR FURTHER TESTING. DESPITE CLEAR EVIDENCE OF THE ORC NOT WORKING ( AS CONFIRMED IN DOWNLOADED CRASH DATA), FCA CONTINUES TO IGNORE THE FACT THAT THE ORC /AIRBAGS/SEAT BELTS HAVE A PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL/MAKE. THE AIRBAGS DO NOT DEPLOY WHEN THEY SHOULD. THERE IS ALSO EVIDENCE REGARDING FAULTY TIRE/AXLE/STEERING WHICH IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY PRIVATELY RETAINED ENGINEERS. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED. THERE ARE SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE WITH THE EXACT SAME SET OF FACTS. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] FOR MORE DETAILS..UPDATED 04/20/17 *BF ..UPDATED 05/16/17 *BF UPDATED 10/20/2017*JS *TR INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

  12. Air bags, Mar 18, 2016, crash

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE IMPACT STRUCK THE CONTACT'S FACE AND RELEASED DUST AND METAL DEBRIS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND HIS WIFE WERE INJURED, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CRASH, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V459000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

  13. Air bags, Mar 9, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE STANDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT'S BROTHER-IN-LAW WAS STRUCK BY THE AIR BAG AND SUFFERED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

  14. Steering, Air bags, Mar 7, 2016

    RECALL R23/15V-460 .THE DEALRE HAS NOT CHECKED IN 6 MONTHS THEY PUT ME ON A WAITING LIST ,ALSOR36/NHTSA 15V-459. BOB EDDY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM HAS NOT CALLED ME FOR RECALL IN 6 MONTHS . THEY TOOK MY MONEY PRETTY FAST.

  15. Air bags, Visibility/wiper, Mar 2, 2016

    WATER INSIDE CAB FROM HIGHMOUNT TAILIGHT LEAKING CAUSES FOGGING UP OF WINDOWS WHEN HIGHWAY SPEED IS REACHED. DEALER REPLACED LIGHT BUT HIGH HUMIDITY/WATER AFFECTED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND NOW THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 3 DAYS FOR DEALER TO CONTACT ME WITH AN APPOINTMENT DATE. WIFE FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING WITH FAULTY AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE LEAK IS APPARENTLY A COMMON DEFECT CAUSED BY RAIN!!! AND MAY AFFECT ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. COMPLAINTS GO BACK AT LEAST TO 2007WHEN RESEARCHED ON LINE ---- NO RECALL--- NO SAFE VEHICLE EITHER.

  16. Air bags, Seat belts, Equipment, Feb 29, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  17. Air bags, Jan 29, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V534000 (AIR BAGS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V460000 (AIR BAGS , SEAT BELTS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  18. Air bags, Jan 25, 2016, crash

    I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, SUFFOLK COUNTY ROUTE 80, AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL OF MY 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK. I RAN OFF THE ROAD TO MY RIGHT, CLIPPED A FEW SMALL TREES OFF, SNAPPED A 6X6 FENCE POST LIKE A TOOTHPICK, AND HIT A UTILITY POLE DEAD CENTER OF MY FRONT BUMPER. POLICE AND FIRE RESCUE RESPONDED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT SAVED MY LIFE. NO OTHER PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE.

  19. Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 22, 2015

    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.

  20. Air bags, Dec 21, 2015, crash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WAS ONE INJURY REPORTED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

  21. Air bags, Equipment, Nov 24, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA NOTIFICATION NUMBERS: 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), 15V460000 (AIR BAGS) , AND 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT), HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 04/04/16*LJ UPDATED 04/06/16.*JB

  22. Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Nov 16, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. AFTER THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THREE RECALL REPAIRS, IT BEGAN EXPERIENCING VARIOUS FAILURES. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO WORK CAUSING VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS TO RANDOMLY FLASH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THERE WAS ALSO A STEERING FAILURE IN WHICH THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK AND WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SEALS NOT BEING CORRECTLY INSTALLED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

  23. Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 12, 2015, crash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN 45 DEGREES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,320.

  24. Power train, Air bags, Engine, Nov 3, 2015

    WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW RAM 1500 FEBRUARY 27, 2015. WE'VE BEEN HAVING THE SAME ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIPS ATTENTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING EVERY TIME WHICH IS "YES WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM IS THEIR HOWEVER THERE IS STILL NO FIX ".THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 6 MONTHS. WHEN YOU BRING THE VEHICLE. TO A COMPLETE STOP, IT JUMPS OR SHIFTS AS IF IT'S TRYING TO JUMP INTO ANOTHER GEAR. WHEN YOU TRY TO DRIVE OFF IN THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE GIVES A HESITATION LIKE IT'S TRYING TO GO INTO A HIGHER GEAR BEFORE YOU EVEN PULL OFF. ON TOP OF THIS THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAVE 3 RECALLS ON IT. WE SHOULD NOT BE EXPERIENCING THIS WITH A BRAND NEW TRUCK. WE'VE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE BUT WE'RE NOT GETTING ANY RESULTS. THEY JUST KEEP SAYING WE'RE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THERE IS STILLL NOT A FIX. WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME RESULTS! WE'VE BEEN GETTING THE SAME RESULTS FOR THE PAST 6 OR 7 MONTHS AND HAVE DECIDED TO CONTACT NHTSA, HOPING TO GET SOME RESULTS.

  25. Air bags, Nov 3, 2015, crash

    DRIVING ON LEVEL ROAD AT 30-35 MPH WHEN AIRBAG WENT OFF WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON KNOCKING ME UNCONSCIOUS. TRUCK WENT OFF ROAD ACROSS FIELD AND HIT TREES AT GREATER SPEED TOTALING THE TRUCK AND GIVING ME HEAD INJURIES. TRUCK HAD RECALL ON IT FOR AIRBAG ON DRIVERS SIDE GOING OFF DUE TO SOME WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM. HAD TAKEN TRUCK INTO DEALERSHIP THE DAY BEFORE ACCIDENT TO HAVE RECALLS TAKEN CARE OFF. I GUESS NOT !!