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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: fuel/propulsion system

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  1. Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 19, 2017

    STARTED THE TRUCK, RECEIVED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND FUEL SENSOR FAILURE FLASHED ACROSS SCREEN. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP THERE WOULD BE A NOTIFICATION NOISE THEN GAS GAUGE WOULD DROP TO EMPTY CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT HAD NO FUEL. DEALERSHIP FOUND P0463 (FUEL LEVER SENSOR CIRCUIT) AND RECOMMENDED FUEL PUMP SENDER BE REPLACED.

  2. Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 6, 2017

    STARTING AT ABOUT 30K THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ERROR CODE READ PO456 (SMALL EVAP LEAK), DODGE DEALER (PETERSON ) STATED THAT THE COMPUTER WAS SO SENSITIVE THAT THEY (THE DEALER) COULD NOT DETECT SUCH A SMALL LEAK.. SO I WAS TOLD THEY CHANGED OUT SOME COMMON ITEMS THAT HAD KNOWN ISSUES AND IT SHOULD BE FIX.. AT ABOUT 37K SAME EXACT ISSUE SAME EXACT ERROR CODE SAME EXACT RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER.. BUT THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THEY JUST REPLACED THE WHOLE EVAP SYSTEM AND TO MAKE SURE I DON'T OVERFILL THE FUEL TANK.... NOW AT 54K SAME EXACT ISSUE SAME ERROR PO456 ..BUT NOW A MUCH MORE NOTICEABLE HEAVY 'FUEL' SMELL IN THE CAB ' AND I'VE BEEN VERY CAREFUL NOT TO 'OVERFILL' THE FUEL TANK'.BEST PART DEALER IS SAYING SORRY OUT OF WARRANTY.. HUH, THAT'S CONVENIENT.

  3. Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 13, 2017

    I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON STATING THAT THERE WAS HIGH VOLTAGE ON THE FUEL SENSOR AS WELL AS HAD MY FUEL GAUGE STOP WORKING AND MY CLUSTER READ FUEL SENSOR FAIL. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A DEAD SPOT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR AND THE PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED BUT WON'T COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS HAPPENS NOW EVERY TIME MY FUEL GAUGE GETS TO 1/2 A TANK AND GOES OFF WHEN I GET UNDER A 1/4 TANK

  4. Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 14, 2016

    SINCE I PURCHASED MY RAM, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AS IF PLEASES AND RANDOMLY IT WILL TELL ME FUEL SENSOR FAIL. THIS COMES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY BUT LATELY IT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A TRIP.

  5. Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 10, 2016

    MY 2014 RAM 1500 HAD TO HAVE ITS DEF (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) TANK REPLACED. I WAS TOLD SINCE IT IS AN EMISSIONS COMPONENT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. IT COST OVER $2000 TO REPLACE THIS TANK ONLY BECAUSE THE SENDING UNIT WAS INOPERABLE. THE SENDING UNIT IS INTEGRAL TO THE TANK SO YOU COULD NOT REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT. THE SENDING UNIT WOULD NOT REGISTER A FULL TANK. WHEN THE UNIT INDICATED THE TANK WAS EMPTY (WHEN IT WAS NOT) THE VEHICLE IS REQUIRED TO GO INTO LIMP MODE(3-5MPH). THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES IN REMOTE AREAS.

  6. Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 15, 2016

    DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF WASN'T MIX WITH THE FUEL TO MAKE THE TRUCK RUN PROPERLY. TRUCK WON'T STAY START. WHEN TRUCK START ONLY GO 30MPH. HAS BEEN IN SHOP 10 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN MAY 2015. IT IS IN THE SHOP WITH NO ETA ON THE PART SO I AM IN A RENTER SINCE 6SEPT2016. THE DEALERSHIP ONLY COVER 5 DAYS OF RENTER. SO I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMAIN OF RENTER UNTIL TRUCK REPAIRED AND STILL MAKING MY TRUCK PAYMENT OF $613.00. ONE TIME I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT JUST STOP WOULDN'T START AT ALL HAD TO BE TOW TO THE SHOP. THE REST OF THE STOP AND GO WAS ON STREETS.

  7. Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 9, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINE LEAKED FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE PROFUSELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,165.

  8. Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 6, 2015, crash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES FAILED, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED STOMACH INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WRONG FUEL ADAPTER WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

  9. Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 9, 2015

    YOU WILL BE DRIVING UP AN INCLINE, NOT A STEEP ON . THE ENGINE STARTS MISSING LIKE IT NEEDS A TUNE UP. IT'A NOTICEABLE MISS. WE HAVE ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE DASH SCREEN. THE SCREEN IN THE MIDDLE THAT TELLS YOU YOUR MILEAGE. IT WILL START GOING IN AND OUT. MOSTLY, IT BLACKS OUT. WE HAVE MENTIONED THIS TO DODGE GARAGE AND THEY TWEEKED THE SCREEN BUT, IT STILL DOES IT, THEY ALSO, TWEEKED THE ENGINE. THEYN STILL DO THE SAME THING. I,M WORRIED THAT WE'LL BE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE TRUCK WILL SUDDENLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

  10. Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 18, 2015

    HI, (TO CHRYSLER) THE FACTS: 1.- MY TRUCK SUFFER OF A DELAY WHEN YOU TRY TO START MOVING, FROM THE MOMENT THAT YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND THE MOMENT THAT THE TRUCK RESPOND AND START MOVING. I CAN SAY IS ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS DELAY 2.- THE DELAY CAUSED THIS WEEK TO BE ALMOST ROLLED OVER FOR INCOMING TRAFFIC. WHEN YOU ARE AT THE VERY CONGESTED INTERSECTION AND YOU NEED TO GET IN TO THE INCOMING TRAFFIC FAST THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE WITH THIS TRUCK 3.- THE TRUCK DOES NOT CHANGE GEARS WHEN IT IS LACKING OF POWER, YOU CAN PRESS THE GAS PEDAL FOR ABOUT ONE INCH AN IT DOES NOT DO ANYTHING. 4.- AGAIN WHEN YOU NEED TO CHANGE LANES OR YOU NEED TO ADVANCE IN A HILL IT DOES NOT HAPPEN. WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL YOU NEED TO GO ALL THE WAY DOWN FOR THE TRUCK TO RESPOND AND WHEN IT HAPPENS IT CHANGES TO A LOWER GEAR IN SUCH WAY THAT INSTEAD OF HAVING ACCELERATION IT IS DECELERATING INSTEAD. 5.- WHEN YOU NEED TO START MOVING THE TRUCK SLOWLY TO APPROACH SOME HING IT WILL NOT DO THAT IT WILL JUMP AND AT THAT POINT YOU ARE CLOSE TO CRASH IT ON THE THING THAT YOU ARE APPROACHING 6.-I GAVE YOU 2 MONTHS TRYING TO BECOME MORE FAMILIAR WITH THE TRUCK BEHAVIOR, BUT WHAT I FOUND IS THAT I CAN MANUALLY CHANGE THE GEARS AND MAKE THE TRUCK TO RESPOND AS A NORMAL VEHICLE, CHANGING GEARS GRADUALLY WHEN IT IS LOSING POWER IF I CAN MAKE THE TRUCK TO CHANGE GEARS WITH OUT JUMPING 4 GEARS DOWN WHY YOUR COMPUTER IS NOT CAPABLE OF DO IT? I BELIEVE THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I PRETTY SURE THAT THE TRUCK CAN HAVE COMPUTER ISSUES, OR THE GAS PEDAL TRANSMITTER OR THE GAS ACTUATOR HAVE ISSUES, OR THE COMPUTER PROGRAM IS NOT WORKING AS A PLANNED, OR TRANSMISSION ISSUES I NEED YOUR HELP SOLVING THESE ISSUES THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  11. Fuel/propulsion system, May 17, 2015

    THERE IS A DISTURBING TREND AMONG AUTOMAKERS TO ELIMINATE DIPSTICKS FROM THEIR TRANSMISSIONS. THIS CAN BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. I PURCHASED MY 2014 RAM 1500 NEW LATE LAST YEAR. RETURNING ON A ROAD TRIP TO NEW JERSEY LAST MONTH THE TRANSMISSION JERKED HORRIBLY. ONCE BACK HOME I PROMPTLY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE SHIFT POINTS AND IT WORKED SMOOTHLY FOR A FEW WEEKS. THEN IT STARTED SLIPPING AT 10 MPH. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY CHECKED THE FLUID LEVEL FROM THE FILL PORT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN AND DISCOVERED IT WAS A QUART LOW FROM THE FACTORY. THIS IS A TERRIBLE DESIGN AND FORCES OWNERS INTO THREE OPTIONS ; 1. IGNORE THEIR TRANSMISSION.2. HAVE TO TAKE IT TO AN EXPENSIVE MECHANIC OR THE DEALER. 3.THIS IS WHERE IT CAN GET DANGEROUS, GET UNDERNEATH THEIR VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING TO GET THE FLUID TO THE NECESSARY TEMPERATURE TO ACCURATELY CHECK IT. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SHADE TREE MECHANICS WILL ENDANGER THEIR LIVES TO CHECK THEIR FLUID LEVELS. FORD HAS A SIMILARLY FLAWED DESIGN ON ITS PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL. HAD I KNOWN ABOUT THIS BEFORE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK I WOULD HAVE GONE FOR THE CHEVROLET WITH THE CONVENTIONAL DIP STICK SET UP. THE MAIN REASON I BOUGHT THE RAM WAS FOR ITS HIGHWAY CRUISING RANGE. I COVERED 750 MILES ON A SINGLE TANK ( 32 GALLONS ). HOWEVER THERE IS MORE TO THE OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE THAN THAT. BEING ABLE TO CHECK SIMPLE THINGS LIKE FLUID LEVELS BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER A CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP AND JUST AROUND TOWN IS VERY IMPORTANT. WITH ALL THE VOLUMES OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS ON THE BOOKS I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS DESIGN WAS ALLOWED TO GO INTO PRODUCTION. ALSO, THE ROTARY SHIFT KNOB ON THESE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS SEEMS LIKE A FATALITY WAITING TO HAPPEN. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION PAN IS CONSTRUCTED OF PLASTIC WITH THE FILTER BUILT IN TO THE PAN.

  12. Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 3, 2015

    CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THAT WAS 9/24/14. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN THROUGH A MYRIAD OF "FIXES". IT IS NOW 02/03/15 (5 1/2 MONTHS) - THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS IT IN FOR "REPAIR". THE WARRANTY REQUIRES THAT THE VEHICLE NOT BE DRIVEN WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, THUS DENYING US OF THE REGULAR USE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH IS CRITICAL IN OUR CATTLE OPERATION. THE FULL NATURE OF THE COMPLAINT MAY BE OBTAINED BY FAXING OR EMAILING A REQUEST TO US. *TR

  13. Engine and engine cooling, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 27, 2014

    THERE IS A FAINT PROPANE-LIKE SMELL COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS WHEN TRUCK IS AT IDLE. *TR