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.
Of the 2014 reports, 98 involved a crash and 24 involved a fire. 88 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
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.
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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
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
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: power train
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Power train, Dec 5, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Power train, Dec 2, 2014
ME AND MY WIFE BOUGHT A NEW 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI SPORT TRUCK WE HAVE HAD THIS NEW TRUCK FOR ABOUT FIVE WEEKS NOW. AND WAS AT WALMART ON MONDAY 11/24/2014 IN MCMINNVILLE TN. WE HAD JUST GOTTEN BACK INTO THE TRUCK AND STARTED THE TRUCK. AFTER STARTING THE TRUCK I TURNED THE SHIFTER KNOB DIAL ON THE DASH INTO REVERSE. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE BACKUP CAMERA DIDN'T COME ON. THE RADIO SCREEN STAYED ON. SO I WIGGLED THE DIAL AND PUT IT BACK INTO PARK. AND LET OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND PULLED BACK INTO THE PARKING SPACE. THEN SHUT THE TRUCK OFF. I THEN WAITED TEN MINUTES BEFORE I RESTARTED THIS TRUCK. TURNED THE SHIFTER KNOB AGAIN INTO R-REVERSE, BACKUP CAMERS DID NOT COME ON AGAIN. BUT WAS TO START BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. AFTER BACKING OUT ABOUT 4 TO 5 FEET, THE CAMERA CAME ON AS I WAS TURNING THE DIAL FRONR TO N THEN TO D. I AM GOING TO TAKE THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALERS AFTER THANKSGIVING AND LET THEM FIGURE IT OUT. IF THEY CAN AND I AM GOING TO CONTACT THR DODGE/ CHYRSLER FACTORY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS RUN OVER ,THINKING THE TRUCK IS IN PARK BUT IS STILL IN REVERSE. *JS
Power train, Nov 26, 2014
ME AND MY WIFE BOUGHT A NEW 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 RAM HEMI SPORT TRUCK WE HAVE HAD THIS NEW TRUCK A DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI SPORT. FOR ABOUT FIVE WEEKS NOW. AND WAS AT WALMART, ON MONDAY THE 25TH OF NOV. IN MCMINNVILLE WE HAD JUST GOTTEN BACK INTO THE TRUCK AND STARTED THE TRUCK. AFTER STARTING THE TRUCK I TURN THE SHIFTER KNOB DIAL ON THE DASH INTO REVERSE. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE BACKUP CAMERA DIDN'T COME ON . THE RADIO SCREEN STAYED ON. SO I WIGGLED THE DIAL AND PUT IT BACK INTO PARK. AND LET OFF THE BREAK THEN I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS WHEN SHIFT DIAL KNOB SHOWED PARK. SLAMMED ON THE BREAKS AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND PULLED BACK INTO THE PARKING SPACE. SHUT THE TRUCK OFF. THEN WAITED FOR TEN MINUTES. BEFORE I RESTARTED THIS TRUCK. TURNED THE SHIFTER KNOB AGAIN INTO R FOR REVERSE. BACKUP CAMERA DID NOT COME ON AGAIN. BUT WAS ABLE TO START BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. AFTER BACKING OUT ABOUT 4 TO 5 FEET. THE CAMERA CAME ON AS I WAS TURNING THE DIAL FROM R TO N THEN TO D FOR DRIVE. I AM GOING TO TAKE THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALERS AFTER THANKSGIVING AND LET THEM FIGURE IT OUT. IF THEY CAN'T THEN THEY CAN GIVE ME MY TRUCK THAT I TRADED IN ON IT. OR I WILL HAVE MY ATTORNEY INVOLVED IN IT FROM THAT POINT ON. P.S. I AM GOING TO CONTACT THE DODGE/CHRYSLER FACTORY HEAD QUARTERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEBODY GET RUN OVER. THINKING THAT THE TRUCK IS IN PARK AND IS IN REVERSE. *TR
Power train, Oct 28, 2014
DRIVING ON I-110 GOING 70 MPH HEARD A LOUD BOOM BARELY MADE IT OFF ROAD ALMOST WRECKED. DRIVE SHAFT BROKE! MY SON WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK 3 MONTHS AGO BRAND NEW AND AT 3,000 MILES THE MUFFLER WAS NOT EVEN WELDED TO THE CONVERTER!! THE TRANSMISSION HAS ALSO SLIPPED A COUPLE OF TIMES! *TR
Power train, Oct 9, 2014
I HAVE A 2014 6CYL DODGE RAM 1500. I HAVE FOUND A FEW PROBLEMS.FIRST WHEN I UNLOCK THE TRUCK THE DASH LIGHTS AND DISPLAY SCREEN FLICKERS. SECONDLY I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE PARK GOING DOWN A HILL AND THE TRUCK DIDN'T DOWN LIKE IT SHOULD IT WAS RUNNING 2500RPM WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AROUND 1500RPM. LASTLY I TOOK MY FAMILY ON A FISHING TRIP AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75MPH I FELT A STAND VIBRATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND STARTING WHEEL. ALSO I AM VERY CONCERNED JUST HOW LONG THE GEAR KNOB IS GOING TO WORK. I'D FEEL MUCH SAFER AND SURE ABOUT THE TRUCK IF THEY HAD A NORMAL GEAR SHIFTER. *TR
Power train, Aug 14, 2014
I PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT INTO STREET. I FELT LIKE WHAT WAS A FLAT TIRE. THERE WAS VIBRATION AND LOUD THUMPS. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO CHECK MY TIRES. TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND MY TIRES TO BE INTACT AND LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND FOUND THE DRIVE SHAFT HAD FALLEN. GOOD THING I WAS ONLY DOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND NOT 60-70 ON THE HIGHWAY. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED RAM AND THEY TOWED MY VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE DEALER IS NOT VERY INFORMATIVE AS TO WHAT HAPPENED AND CHRYSLER GROUP IS NOT GIVING THIS INCIDENT THE PROPER ATTENTION IT DESERVES. I AM SHARING THIS TO LET OTHER RAM OWNERS KNOW THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. ..UPDATED 10/21/14 *BF UPDATED 3/30/2015 *JS *TR
Power train, Aug 13, 2014
2014 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHEN HE SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, AND THE VEHICLE COASTED DOWN TO A STOP. THE TRANSMISSION KNOB WOULD NOT OUT SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE AND IT STAYED IN NEUTRAL. WHEN HE STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE MOTOR, HE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE GEAR SHIFT INTO PARK, START THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT INTO DRIVE. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Exterior lighting, Jul 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 53 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT INNER FENDER HAD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jun 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THERE WAS NO CONTROL OVER THE SPEED WHILE GOING UP A MOUNTAIN. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE PROBLEM RECURRED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,300.
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Engine, Apr 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS HESITATION WHEN CHANGING GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CHANGE MULTIPLE GEARS TO GET THE TRANSMISSION TO SWITCH OVER FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE REVERSE SENSOR AND THE DRIVE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO USE THE GEAR SHIFTER KNOB TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE CORRECT GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED BUT THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIR WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2100. UPDATED 06/10/14*LJ UPDATED 06/11/2014 *JS
Suspension, Power train, Electrical system, Apr 6, 2014
THERE IS A CONTINUOUS UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL DRAW CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN TO THE POINT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. AN ELECTRICAL SURGE WILL CAUSE THE ELECTRIC SUSPENSION TO ACTIVATE ALONG WITH THE CONSOLE CLUSTER AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES AND NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP OR CHRYSLER HAS A FIX. THE CONDITION IS GETTING WORSE AND NOW THERE IS A NEW ISSUE AFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL CLUTCHES IN THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE REQUESTED A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL I CAN PURCHASE A DIFFERENT VEHICLE I FEEL IS SAFER. ON APRIL 3, 2014, THE DISTRICT CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE DENIED THE REQUEST. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE FOR MULTIPLE POSSIBLE REASONS BUT ESPECIALLY CONCERNED ABOUT HE ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR'S FUNCTION IS TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY ONCE IT'S BEEN USED TO START THE ENGINE. AND TO KEEP THE BATTERY CHARGED WHEN VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE USED IN THE VEHICLE. THE ALTERNATOR DETERMINES HOW MUCH TO CHARGE THE BATTERY BY MEASURING THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE FROM THE BATTERY. IF THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY WHERE THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE IS VERY LOW, THE ALTERNATOR WILL TRY TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. THE ALTERNATOR ISN'T DESIGNED TO RECHARGE A DEAD BATTERY. IT'S INTENDED TO MAINTAIN THE CHARGE ON A GOOD BATTERY. WHEN THIS DOES HAPPEN, THE ALTERNATOR BEGINS TO RUN HOT, AND THIS IS WHAT KILLS THE ALTERNATOR. A DEAD BATTERY WHILE DRIVING MEANS NO ELECTRIC STEERING, NO ANTILOCK BRAKES, NO AIR BAGS, ECT. I'M VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Engine, Mar 10, 2014
ON OR ABOUT MARCH 6 2014 WHEN THE TRUCK SITS OVER NIGHT OR AFTER ABOUT 5 HOURS WHEN THE MOTOR AND TRANS ARE COLD , I NOTICE A HESITATION GOING FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD, THIS IS A HESITATION THAT IS ABOUT 2-5 SECONDS, IT SEEMS THAT THE MOTOR IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH AIR IT SEEMS LIKE IT WANTS TO IDLE DOWN. WHEN THIS IDLE DOWN IT GOES FROM THE HESITATION THEN LIKE A IDLE AIR ISSUE. WITH THE HESITATION FROM A LOW IDLE TO IDLE THAT MAKES IT GO THEN I HAVE TO GIVE THIS GAS OR TRY TO SINCE ITS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL KNOW. I AM NOT SURE. I LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD AND THIS IS A ISSUE THAT CAN AFFECT MY SAFETY. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY IF IT WILL GO INTO DRIVE. AT THIS TIME THIS IS A ISSUE, I WANT TO KNOW WHEN I PUT THIS INTO DRIVE, IT GOES LIKE IT SHOULD THIS IS A BRAND NEW TRUCK. *TR
Power train, Mar 5, 2014
WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 40 DEGREES THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. I CAN MOVE THE TRUCK IN REVERSE OK BUT WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE IT DOES NOT WANT TO MOVE. IT REVVS UP BUT WILL NOT PICK UP SPEED. I HAD THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THIS BUT THEY HAVE NO FIX AT THIS TIME. THERE ONLY ANSWER IS TO LET THE TRUCK WARM UP FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT. I WAS ALMOST HIT IN THE REAR TRYING TO GET GOING AND I AM AFRAID THAT IF I LET SOMEONE ELSE I N MY FAMILY USE THIS TRUCK THAT THEY MIGHT NOT BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND BE IN AN ACCIDENT. THE TRUCK SHIFTS PROPERLY AFTER TRAVELING SEVERAL BLOCKS. THIS SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE AS KIT IS HAPPENING NOW WITH THE TEMPERATURE I THE 40'S. *TR
Power train, Jan 13, 2014
WHEN TRUCK IS DOWN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST THE TRUCK SLAMS INTO FIRST AND MAKES A CLUNKIMG SOUND. DEALERSHIP FLASHED THE COMPUTERS AND I HAVE DRIVEN 2300 MILES WITH THE PROBLEM REMAINING. *TR
Power train, Jan 13, 2014
TRUCK WAS PARKED, WE EXITED THE TRUCK, I WAS GETTING BAGS OUT OF THE BACK SEAT AND A FRIEND WAS GETTING HIS TOOL BOX OUT OF THE BED AND WHEN HE LEANED IN THE TRUCK BEGAN TO ROLL. IT ROLLED 15 FEET AND STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A SNOW BANK. I GOT IN THE TRUCK AND VERIFIED IT WAS IN PARK. *TR
Power train, Dec 5, 2013, crash
THE NEW RAM TRUCKS USE A DIAL LIKE SHIFTER THAT CHRYSLER IS CALLING THE "ROTARY SHIFTER" IN WHICH THE DRIVER USES TO SELECT THE TRANSMISSION POSITION FROM PARK OR DRIVE. THE SYSTEM IS CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES IN CONFUSING DRIVERS THINKING THAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, VAN SPEED CONTROL, OR EVEN THINKING THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK WHEN ACTUALLY IN DRIVE. WITH OUR INCIDENT THE DRIVER THOUGHT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK HOWEVER IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE DRIVER STARTED TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED MOVING FORWARD CAUSING A COLLISION TO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHIN OUR GARAGE LODGING THE DRIVERS HEAD IN THE TOP PORTION OF THE DOOR AND LEG IN THE LOWER CAUSING INJURY NOT TO MENTION DAMAGE TO EACH VEHICLE INVOLVED. THE DAMAGE COMBINED TO FOR BOTH VEHICLES IS WELL OVER $2,000 FOR A MINOR COLLISION AND ALSO TWO SEPARATE COLLISION CLAIMS ON OUR AUTO POLICY. CHRYSLER IS CALLING IT A DIVER ERROR AFTER REPORTING IT TO THEM UNDER CLAIM #24280455. WE FEEL AND AFTER TALKING WITH OTHERS IN THE PUBLIC IN JUST THIS SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS OTHERS IN OUR AREA ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE HOWEVER NO ONE WAS INJURED OR IN A COLLISION FROM OTHERS THAT WE HAVE TALKED WITH THUS FAR. *TR