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.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
1,767 reports, newest first.
Power train, Jun 9, 2019
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATES FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. VERY UNSAFE CONDITION. POTENTIAL TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. ONCE APPROX A MONTH AGO AT ~94000 MILES AND THEN TWICE ON JUNE 8, AT APPROX 97000 MILES.
Engine, Jun 7, 2019
VEHICLE HAD WELL KNOW LIFTER FAILER INSIDE A 5.7L HEMI. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CAM SHAFT NOTCH TO BE PLACED IN THE LOBBY OF THE SHAFT. VEHICLE STILL HAS FACTORY WARRANTY BUT FACTORY OEM PARTS THAT ARE KNOW TO FAIL WE'RE PUT BACK IN. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO POSSIBLE MOTOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING LOOSING ALL POWER TO VEHICLE AND HARDNING OF BREAKING SYSTEM.
Steering, Jun 7, 2019
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, ON A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK BACK THE OPPOSITE WAY. THIS WAS A SUDDEN ONSET WITHOUT WARNING. EVENTUALLY IT LED TO BARELY BEING ABLE TO TURN THE TRUCK AT ALL. NO SERVICE LIGHTS WERE ON, DEALER SAID THAT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY GO OUT AND NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE. MINE IS A 2014, THERE WAS A 2018 IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER. DEALER HAD ALSO HAD 4 OTHER TRUCKS (SAME MODEL) IN THE SHOP WITHIN THE LAST FEW WEEKS AND THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER. DEALER HAD NO INFORMATION ON A RECALL BUT IF THIS IS HAPPENING IN 2018 MODELS AND THE DEALER HAS THEM IN TO BE WORKED ON IN LARGE NUMBERS THIS CLEARLY SAYS THERE IS SOMETHING GOING ON. IT IS UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING NOT KNOWING WHEN IT IS GOING TO LOCK UP. I KNOW MY TRUCK HAS OVER 100,000 MILES BUT THERE ARE 2018 IN THERE THAT BARELY HAVE ANY ON THEM.
Seat belts, Jun 6, 2019
HAD TO REPLACE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT IN 2016 AT 22567 MILES. NO COST AS UNDER WARRANTY. HAD TO REPLACE SAME SEATBELT 2019 AT 83860. WAS CHARGED $277.78 FOR THIS. IN COMPLAINING TO FCA THEY SAID SEATBELT SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY MAY REFUND MY CHARGES. BUT WHY DID A SEATBELT FAIL TWICE IN 5 YEARS? SEAT BELT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN THE RECEIVER BOTH TIMES
Power train, Jun 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES BEGAN APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS AGO WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURES HAD BECOME WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOMINION OF BEDFORD (540-586-8221, LOCATED AT 1750 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, BEDFORD, VA 24523) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jun 4, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. WHEN MY 2014 RAM 1500 IS STATIONARY, MOVING, OR JUST TURNED THE CAR ON. MY TOUCH SCREEN GOES BLACK, FREEZES, AND I CANNOT CONTROLL THE HEAT OR A.C, FAN SPEED, VOLUME TO THE RADIO, RADIO, HEATED SEATS, ANY ELECTRONIC BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL OR ANY OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO MY SCREEN/RADIO. MY DAUGHTER'S BOY FRIEND JUST PURCHASED THE SAME YEAR TURCK I DID AND HE STARTED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH HIS SCREEN.
Engine, Jun 1, 2019
I WAS DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS PULLING A BOAT ON A FISHING TRIP. COMING OFF THE LAST PASS INTO GUNNISON COLORADO, I HEARD KNOCKING HEARD A BIG BANG. THE TRUCK SHUT DOWN FOR LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. COULDN'T START IT, COULDN'T GET IT INTO NATURAL. GOT IT TO A DIESEL SHOP FIGURED IT SPUN A ROD BEARING. I DID NOT KNOW THAT WHEN A VIEHICAL COMES DOWN FROM CANADA, IT LOSES ITS DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY! WE ARE ALL NORTH AMERICAN! WHAT EXACTLY IS BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS?
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, May 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CRUSE CONTROL DID NOT ENGAGE. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DEACTIVATE. THE FAILURES OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAXTER JEEP/RAM/CHRYSLER (7713 S 19TH STREET, BELLEVIEW, NE 68147) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HARNESS FOR THE STEERING COLUMN WAS SHORTING OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 24, 2019
FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN THE ACTIVATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND LOW FUEL MESSAGE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT FCA IS WELL AWARE OF WITH THOUSANDS OF REPORTED CASES ONLINE.
Electrical system, May 23, 2019
I BELIEVE WHEN MY TRUCK WAS IN FOR THE LAST RECALL THE DEALER SAID THEY NEEDED TO FLASH MY TIPM AND NO 8M HAVING STARTING ISSUES WITH MY TRUCK . THIS WILL BE THE FIFTH TIME MY TRUCK HAS HAD ISSUES AND NOT REALLY TRUSTING DODGE RIGHT NOW.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 23, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE A 2014 RAM 1500 AND THE FUEL SENSOR WENT OUT ON IT WITH ONLY 18000 MILES. UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS PAST THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE SO IT'S NOT COVERED BY THE DEALERSHIP. UPON RESEARCH, I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE REPORTED BY MANY RAM OWNERS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND I FEEL IT IS A A SAFETY THREAT SINCE YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN YOUR VEHICLE. THIS COULD LEAD THE DRIVER TO BEING STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UNSAFE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THAT THIS GETS TURNED INTO A RECALL. I REFUSE TO PAY OVER $1000 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED JUST SO CHRYSLER CAN MAKE MORE MONEY ON NON-RELIABLE EQUIPMENT. THE VEHICLE CAN EITHER BE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION WHEN THE FUEL SENSOR HAS FAILED.
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, May 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS TO THE MANIFOLD WERE DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO 1-10 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 79200 VERNER RD, INDIO, CA 92203, (760) 345-1000). THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED AND THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,833. *BF CONSUMER STATED I HAD COMPUTER COMPONENTS (RECALLED) REPLACED DUE TO THE SHIFTER COMING OUT OF GEAR. I FEEL THAT CAUSED TRANSMISSION DAMAGE WHICH I HAD NOTIFIED 1-10 CHRYSLER DODGE ABOUT. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION AT THIS TIME. I HAD THE MANIFOLD AND THE BOTS REPLACED.*JB
Power train, Electrical system, May 21, 2019
TAKATA RECALL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THE ROTARY KNOB WOULD SPIN BACK AND FORTH AND WOULDN'T MOVE OUT OF PARK. IT STATED SERVICE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. I DICONNECTED THE BATTERY AND RECONNECTED IT. VERY QUICKLY I MOVED IT INTO DRIVE AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK INTO DRIVE AND IN MOTION . SHORTLY AFTER AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TO ACCELERATE AND ONCE I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND IT WAS STUCK IN PARK. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP IN BUFORD, GA FOR FURTHER EVALUATION. THEY HAVE STATED IT WAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH A CODE IN THE COMPUTER.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 18, 2019
FUEL SENSOR IS WRECKED AT UNDER 50K MILES. THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SUDDENLY GO TO 0 WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER LAST GAS FILL. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR RAMS, FAULTY PRODUCT BY FAULTY MANUFACTURING.
Other or unspecified, Engine, May 16, 2019
I HAVE A 2014 RAM 1500 SLT 4WD CC I BOUGHT IT ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. ABOUT A WEEK AGO MY FRIEND AND I WERE ABOUT TO TAKE A DRIVE AND WHEN I STARTED IT MY FRIEND WHOM IS A MECHANIC SAID YOU EITHER HAVE AN ENGINE KNOCK OR AN EXHAUST LEEK. WELL I CHECKED IT OUT AT THE DEALER AND WELL THE EXHAUST LEAK WAS DUE TO A BROKEN BOLT IN THE MANIFOLD AND THEN THE DEALER CALLS ME AND SAYS YOU HAVE A LIFTER TAPING THEY SAID THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD FIX IT BUT I HAVE SEEN A COUPLE OF VIDEOS AND FORUMS AND THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON BOTH IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHOM HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM I LOVE MY TRUCK BUT IF YOU SPEND THE KIND OF MONEY THAT WE RAM OWNERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE COVERED IVE BEEN TREATED WONDERFUL BY THE DEALER BUT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE RECODNISED BY CHRYSLER AND FIXED BY CHRYSLER IVE ONLY PUT 20000 MILES ON IT IT ONLY HAS 82000 TOTAL THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM YET IF AT ALL I TREAT MY TRUCK LIKE A PART OF THE FAMILY IT GETS SERVICED REGULARLY MY TRUCK SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THESE KIND OF ISSUES PLEASE HELP DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS SOMEONE NEEDS TO
Engine, May 15, 2019
IT HAS AN EXHAUST LEAK IN THE MANIFOLD DUE TO FAULTY BOLTS. I HAVE RESEARCHED IT AND TALKED TO MECHANICS, AND IT IS A WELL DOCUMENT PROBLEM WITH DODGE/RAM VEHICLES. I HAVE LEARNED THAT IT USED TO BE COVERED UNDER SOME WARRANTIES, BUT NOT ALL. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A VEHICLE DEFECT THAT DODGE/RAM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING.
Electrical system, May 15, 2019
FUEL SENSOR FAILURE. IT IS A KNOWN ONGOING ISSUE WITH RAM TRUCKS (IT IS POSTED ALL OVER THE INTERNET) ABOUT ALL MODELS AND YEARS GOING THROUGH THIS DEFECTIVE SENSOR. IT HAS MY ENGINE LIGHT ON AND MY GAUGE STUCK ON EMPTY IF I DRIVE 15MILES ON A FULL TANK. (GAUGE ONLY WORKS IF TANK IF 100%FULL AND ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON EVEN THEN)
Fuel/propulsion system, May 14, 2019, fire
TRUCK MADE A LOUD PINGING NOISE, WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD, TRUCK APPEARED TO CATCH FIRE, CAB FILLED UP WITH BLACK SMOKE WITH SOOT WITH A BURNING SMELL WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHUT DOWN. THREW A CODE OF LOW PRESSURE FUEL AND ENGINE LIGHT ON. HAD TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP, WHICH COULD NOT PULL UP CODES THROWN. CHANGED FUEL FILTER. COUPLE MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD, TRUCK THREW CODE ELECTRONIC IGNITION THROTTLE CONTROL, COULD NOT GET ANY PRESSURE, SMOKING UNDER HOOD AND FROM BEHIND. APPEARED TO HAVE CAUGHT FIRE AGAIN BUT TRUCK DID NOT SHUT DOWN AS IN 1ST SITUATION. HAD TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. HAS BEEN THERE NOW FOR 14 DAYS. HAVING TO REPLACE EGR COOLER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD ALONG WITH A LOT OF SEALS AS I LEARNED THEY ARE PLASTIC AND MELTED DUE TO FIRE TWICE. WHY WOULD DODGE MAKE ANY INTAKE ESPECIALLY ON AN ECO DIESEL PLASTIC? SOUNDS LIKE ASKING FOR A FIRE ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP. ALSO TOO...THESE PARTS BEING REPLACED AND BEING COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY ARE ALSO PART OF THE "ECO DIESEL SETTLEMENT" SETTLED ON MAY 3RD, 3019 WHICH MY TRUCK WAS TOWED ON MAY 2, WHICH IN THIS SETTLEMENT THEY AWARDED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE EXACT PARTS BEING REPLACED. I CURRENTLY HAVE NO PICS OR DOCUMENTS AS TRUCK IS STILL CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP BEING WORKED ON AS I WAS TOLD THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE AND THIS IS A VERY COMPLICATED TASK TO REPAIR.
Steering, May 8, 2019
VERY HARD TO STEER WHEN MOVING, ANY DRIVING CITY OR HIGHWAYMORE GOING AROUND TURNS OR TURNING CORNERS, IT GOES EXTREMELY HARD, THEN EASIER THE HARD AGAIN, I WAS TOLD THERE ARE RECALLS FOR IT STARTING 1/2015, THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS , I HAVE NO PICTURES SINCE YOU CAN'T SEE A PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE, DOES THIS AT ANY SPEED
Engine and engine cooling, May 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. JUNEKS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (644 W JACKSON BLVD, SPEARFISH, SD 57783, (605) 644-7773) DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS FRACTURED FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 30, 2019
THE FUEL SENSOR FAILS AND CAUSES THE DRIVER TO RUN OUT OF GAS WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE GAS GAUGE ONLY WORKS WHEN THE TANKS IS EXTREMELY FULL ONCE THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR FIVE MILES IT GOES THE GAUGE READS EMPTY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. AS A RESULT THERE IS NO WAY TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL IS LEFT IN THE TANK.
Exterior lighting, Apr 29, 2019
HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK.
Engine, Apr 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 10 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ELECTRIC CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. FINDLAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (10305 U.S. 224 WEST, FINDLAY, OH 45840, (419) 423-1715) DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE TURBO CHARGER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. REINEKE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (207 W WATER ST, NORTH BALTIMORE, OH 45872, (419) 492-7003) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,800.
Steering, Apr 20, 2019
I HAVE HAD 2 RACK PINIONS REPLACED AND WAS JUST TOLD THAT THE THIS ONE IS BAD TO. STIFF STEERING WITH IT CATCHING AT TIMES ALSO SERVICE STEERING LIGHT ON.
Engine, Apr 17, 2019
I STARTED GETTING A TICKING IN MY MOTOR AROUND 60K MILES. I TOOK IT TO TYLER'S CHRYSLER JEEP AND RAM IN NILES MICHIGAN FOR TWO RECALLS, THE TICKING SOUND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND A POSSIBLE REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING. THE SERVICE WRITER TOLD ME THEY PUT DYE IN THE OIL AND I HAD TO BRING IT BACK AND RECOMMENDED I REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS FOR THE TICKING BUT DID PUT IN MY FILE WHY HE WAS RECOMMENDING IT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY NORMAL MECHANIC FOR THE TICKING SOUND AGAIN AND NE SAYS I HAVE BROKEN EXHAUST STUDS. NOW I AM 2 MONTHS OUTSIDE OF MY WARRANTY AND THE DEALERSHIP WON'T COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE SERVICE WRITER COULDN'T DO HIS JOB. IN DO RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE, APPARENTLY BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS ARE SO COMMON ON THESE TRUCKS THAT REPLACING THEM IS CONSIDERED STANDARD MAINTANANCE???