2015 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,448 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 79 involved a crash and 58 involved a fire. 52 people were injured and 4 people died.
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.
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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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Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorAug 12, 2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
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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.
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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.
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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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Structure, body, tailgateJul 27, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
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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.
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EquipmentDec 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
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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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Steering, electric power assist systemMar 23, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S19.
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Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftOct 15, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R59.
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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.
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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.
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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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Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Aug 17, 2019
MOTOR HAS BEEN UPDATED HAS NO POWER AND LOST MILEAGE. FROM 22 TO 17 MPG. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWNSHIFTS AT STOP MAKING ACCELERATION SLOW.UNTILL GEARS SHIFT. PEDAL MUST BE ON FLOORBOARD.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 13, 2019
AFTER THE FCA EMISSIONS UPDATE MY TRUCKS PERFORMANCE HAS CHANGED SO MUCH AS TO BECOME A DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY. THE TRUCK WILL NOT GO TO GET IN TRAFFIC AND I FEAR BEING T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN YOU GO TO EXECRATE THE TRUCK IS SLUGGISH AND IS VERY SLOW TO GO.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNSPECIFIED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL (EMISSION MODIFICATION), THE VEHICLE HESITATED AFTER A STOP. MT. ORAB CHRYSLER (937-453-3442, LOCATED AT 110 CABBARD WAY, MT. ORAB, OH 45154-7507) PERFORMED THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT BE REACHED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS EXPECTED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS TO ENABLE THE VEHICLE TO PASS EMISSIONS INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD DO NOTHING MORE TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000.
Power train, Engine, Aug 8, 2019
METAL FRAGMENTS IN THE ENGINE AND I HAVE BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS FOR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY FOR REPEATED AND ONGOING REPAIRS SINCE FALL OF 2018 THE FIRST DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPLACE THE ENGINE WHEN THE METAL FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND IN MY ENGINE AFTER A CYLINDER MISFIRE 5 AND 7 THEY CONTINUED WITH ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS AND DID FURTHER DAMAGE TO MY ENTIRE TRUCK. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD AND GIVEN PROOF FOR MY VIN THAT I NEED AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO DO IT BASED ON THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND STAND BEHIND THE INITIAL PROBLEM AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE (ENGINE MARK SERVICE MANAGER . THEY DECIDED TO CONTINUE WITH PART REPLACEMENT AFTER PART REPLACEMENT WHICH IS BILLED TO CHRYSLER UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY THAT I HAVE ON MY TRUCK. I BELIEVE THEY NOT ONLY LIED BUT COMMITTED FRAUD WITH ALL OF THESE REPAIRS. THEY COULD NOT EVEN STOP THE OIL FROM LEAKING EACH TIME THEY SENT MY VEHICLE HOME WITH ME. I TOOK IT TO BILLION IN BOZEMAN TO HAVE THEM LOOK OVER FOR DAMAGES AND SEE IF MY TRUCK WAS PROPERLY REPAIRED. I WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD HAVE HAD AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT DUE TO METAL FRAGMENTS IN THE ENGINE OIL AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF THE REPAIRS. BUT BUTTE DECIDED TO MILK MY TRUCK AND CHRYSLER FOR HOURS AND HOURS AS WELL AS PARTS THAT WHO KNOWS IF THEY REALLY REPLACED THEM. THEY ALSO DAMAGED A HANDFUL OF THINGS ON MY TRUCK THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED AT BILLION DODGE. I HAVE NEVER BEEN TREATED OR TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF AS BUTTE MILE HIGH HAS DONE. IN TALKING TO OTHERS THAT KNOW VEHICLE ENGINE REPAIR THERE WERE PARTS THAT DO NOT BREAK THAT THEY CLAIMED BROKE, THEY ALSO STATED THEY HONED A CYLINDER WHICH WOULD HAVE REQUIRED THEM PULLING THE ENGINE AND PROPER HONING IS ALL CYLINDERS, NOT JUST ONE. THEY ALSO CUT PIECES OUT OF MY BASICALLY NEWER TRUCK (52,000) MILES AND LEFT DAMAGES.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Aug 8, 2019
ECODIESEL - FOLLOWING RECALL AEM (APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION) UPDATE, THROTTLE RESPONSE IS EXTREMELY POOR AT TIMES. WHEN TURNING ONTO A ROADWAY FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE IS SOMETIMES VERY SLOW TO ACCELERATE, RISK OF COLLISION DUE TO BEING UNABLE TO INCREASE TO SAFE SPEED. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE UNDER THIS CONDITION THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ABRUPTLY ACCELERATE WHICH SOMETIMES RESULTS IN WHEEL SPIN (LOSS OF TRACTION). THIS HAPPENS IN DRY AND WET CONDITIONS.
Engine, Aug 7, 2019
AFTER RECEIVING THE APPROVED EMISSION MODIFICATION RECALL UPDATE TO MY TRUCK, THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS VERY VERY SLOW AND INCONSISTENT. PREDICTING WHETHER THE TRUCK WILL RESPOND TO YOUR INPUT EACH TIME YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR IS IMPOSSIBLE. THIS HAS PUT ME IN SOME DANGEROUS SITUATION PULLING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY THE AEM RECALL WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO CHANGE THE PERFORMANCE OR MPG OF THE VEHICLE AND YET IT MADE A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE TO BOTH.
Power train, Engine, Aug 7, 2019
RE: 2015 RAM 1500 PICKUP WITH 3.0 ECODIESEL ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOLLOWING THE V08 EMISSIONS RECALL, DRIVABILITY HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY REDUCED AND HAS CREATED DANGEROUS THROTTLE LAG AND IMPROPER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION. I WOULD SUMMARIZE THESE ISSUES AS TURBO LAG AND IMPROPER SHIFT MAPPING. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THERE IS A 2-3 SECOND LAG BEFORE THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO MOVE EVEN IF THE THROTTLE IS FULLY DEPRESSED. IF YOU ARE EXECUTING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN INTO TRAFFIC OR CROSSING AN INTERSECTION THIS WILL LEAVE YOU EXPOSED TO A "T-BONE" COLLISION. AFTER THIS LAG IT WILL THEN ACCELERATE RAPIDLY AT FULL THROTTLE, MUCH FASTER THAN YOU ARE EXPECTING. IF YOU ARE EXECUTING A TURN THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OR A WIDER TURN THAN DESIRED, POSSIBLY INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC OR OFF THE FAR SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS BEHAVIOR IS EVEN MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RUN (COLD ENGINE). CLIMBING A MODERATE HILL SHORTLY AFTER PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY FORCES THE DRIVER TO MANUALLY DOWNSHIFT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO FIRST GEAR TO GET ANY FORWARD TRAVEL. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE WILL RAPIDLY ACCELERATE AFTER THE 2-3 SECOND LAG. ONCE RETURNING TO "DRIVE" AT 15-25 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WILL UP-SHIFT SEVERAL GEARS AND THEN BEGIN SLOWING, DROPPING ENGINE RPM TO 1,000, AGAIN FORCING A MANUAL DOWN-SHIFT TO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR TO MAINTAIN SPEED. THE ENGINE PRODUCES ALMOST NO POWER UNTIL THE ENGINE REACHES 2000 RPM. ALL OF THIS BEHAVIOR BEGAN AFTER THE NOTED RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED A RAM DEALER REGARDING THIS PERFORMANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT. THEY MENTIONED THAT THE FACTORY WAS AWARE OF THIS BUT HAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. *JS
Power train, Engine, Aug 6, 2019
FOLLOWING THE EPA MANDATED REPROGRAMMING, THE VEHICLE SUFFERS THROTTLE LAG TO A DEGREE THAT IT IS UNSAFE. FROM A STOP, ESPECIALLY WHILE WARMING UP, A LAG OF 3 TO 5 SECONDS IS EXPERIENCED. SOMETIMES WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO MOVE, ONLY TO HESITATE AFTER IT'S ALREADY TOO FAR INTO THE INTERSECTION TO ABORT THE ACTION. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED SINCE THE MANDATED REPROGRAMMING.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Aug 6, 2019
EPA HAS REQUIRED AN AEM FLASH UPDATE FOR MY RAM ECODIESEL. THIS UPDATE HAS BECOME A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. DUE TO THE UPDATE, WHEN THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 160 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THERE IS A 3-5 SECOND DELAY IN ACCELERATION. 0N 7/8/19, LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP FROM RECEIVING THE EPA REGULATED UPDATE, I HAD TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC. NOT KNOWING WHAT THE AEM UPDATE HAD DONE TO MY VEHICLE, I PULLED OUT OF THE LOT AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE. MY VEHICLE ROLLED INTO 3 OF THE 6 LANES OF TRAFFIC. I HAD THE PEDDLE AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO AND DURING THAT 3-5 SECONDS, MY VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISHLY GOING 4 MPH. ONCE THAT 3-5 SECONDS PASSED, THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AS IT SHOULD WITH THE PEDDLE TO THE FLOOR. ONCE THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GET OVER 160 DEGREES, THE DELAY DROPS FROM 3-5 SECONDS DOWN TO 1-3 SECONDS. I HAVE LEARNED TO NOT CHANCE ANYTHING PULLING IN TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THAT ONE DAY LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS LUCKY TO NOT HAVE BEEN INJURED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Engine, Aug 5, 2019
RAM ECODIESEL AEM V08 FLASH: AFTER HAVING THIS FLASH PERFORMED ON MY 2015 RAM ECODIESEL AT A RAM DEALERSHIP AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT WITH THE EPA, THERE IS A 3+ SECOND DELAY IN ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WHICH HAS CREATED A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHEN AT INTERSECTIONS. ALSO, THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO MERGE IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC. THIS TURBO CHARGER LAG WAS NEVER AN ISSUE BEFORE THIS FLASH WAS PERFORMED ON MY TRUCK.
Engine, Aug 5, 2019, fire
AFTER HAVING THE FCA APPROVED AEM RECALL ACCOMPLISHED, MY TRUCK COULD NO LONGER MAINTAIN SPEED UP HILL, WOULDN'T DOWNSHIFT PROPERLY, INCREASED DEF USAGE, DECREASED FUEL ECONOMY, EXTREMELY BAD TURBO LAG (3-5 SECONDS ON AVERAGE AND UP TO 10). TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS AN INTAKE MANIFOLD. THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND 2 INJECTORS. APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, WHILE DRIVING ON I-15 NORTHBOUND, MY TRUCK ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MY TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Aug 2, 2019, fire
ON 7/29/19 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 PM, WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 60 - 65 MPH, WEST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 40 AT N.C. MM 31, THE TRUCK LOST POWER (LIMP IN MODE), THE CHECK ENGINE & SERVICE AUTOMATIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHTS CAME ON. NOTICED A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK. COASTED OFF OF THE INTERSTATE AND CAME TO REST IN A USED CAR DEALERSHIP'S PARKING LOT. TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND OPENED THE HOOD WHERE I FOUND AN APPROXIMATELY 8' FLAME PROJECTING FROM UNDER THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD COVER. DOUSED THE FLAME WITH A BOTTLE OF DRINKING WATER AND TOOK THE PLASTIC COVER OFF WHERE I FOUND THE WIRING HARNESS SHEATHING ENGULFED IN FLAMES. EXTINGUISHED THAT WITH AN ABC DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER. CURRENTLY THE TRUCK IS AT WAYNESVILLE RAM WITH NO UPDATES AS OF YET. HAD THE EGR RECALL COMPLETED ON 6/19/19 AT WAYNESVILLE RAM AND HAD NOTICED DECREASED POWER AND FUEL MILEAGE SINCE BUT THE DECREASES WERE MINOR AND JUST ACCEPTED AS FACT FROM THE RECALL. I AM VERY CONCERNED AT PRESENT AFTER RESEARCHING THIS SITUATION AND CONVERSING WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED VERY SIMILAR EVENTS WITH THE SAME MOTOR.
Engine, Jul 31, 2019
RAM FLASHED THE COMPUTER ON MY TRUCK TO COMPLY WITH THE DIESEL EMISSIONS LAWSUIT. WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE FLASH AND TRIED TO ENTER THE TRAFFIC LANE THE TRUCK BARELY RESPONDED TO THE THROTTLE. THERE WAS A HUGE DELAY AND IF NOT FOR A PULL OFF AREA I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. HOW THEY GOT THIS FLASH APPROVED MAKES ME WONDER WHAT IS GOING ON WITH PROVIDING SAFETY IN A VEHICLE. I CONSIDER WHAT THEY DID TO MY TRUCK CRIMINAL.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 31, 2019
AFTER RECEIVING THE UPDATED ENGINE PROGRAMMING RECALL ON MY ECODIESEL RAM, THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS DANGEROUSLY SLOW WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP. THERE IS A SEVERAL SECOND DELAY FROM ME APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE REACTING AND ACCELERATING. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO JUDGE WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC BECAUSE OF THIS DELAY. COULD EASILY CAUSE SOMEONE TO BE REAR-ENDED BECAUSE THE TRUCK DOES NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE PRIOR TO THE RECALL.
Engine, Jul 30, 2019
TRUCK WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY WITH 43K MILES WHEN I BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN FOR EMISSIONS RECALL V08. THE NEW SOFTWARE HAS MADE MY TRUCK DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WHEN COLD, AND EVEN AFTER THE TRUCK HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AN HOUR. UNTIL FULLY AT OPERATING TEMP THERE IS A DANGEROUS THROTTLE LAG AND LOSS OF POWER WHICH AFFECTS ME WHEN I PULL INTO TRAFFIC AND ALSO WHILE TOWING MY TRAVEL TRAILER. THE TRUCK DOES NOT ACCELERATE, TRAVELING AT 2-5MPH WITH THE THROTTLE FLOORED CAUSING REAR ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES. WHILE TOWING I CANT ACCELERATE MAKING MERGING INTO TRAFFIC UNSAFE. RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY VERIFIED ALL OF THE SYMPTOMS AND DID NOTHING BECAUSE FCA SAID THAT'S HOW IT RUNS NOW...BLAME THE EPA.
Power train, Engine, Jul 30, 2019
THE EMISSIONS RECALL V08 HAS MADE MY VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 29, 2019
AFTER UPDATE TO RESOLVE THE EMISSIONS RECALL ISSUE (ECODIESEL SETTLEMENT), MY TRUCK HAS DANGEROUSLY POOR RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION. IT IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE. AFTER THE INITIAL UPDATE, I HAD TO BRING THE TRUCK IN A SECOND TIME BECAUSE THE EMISSIONS UPDATES RUINED THE EMISSIONS SENSORS. LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, I PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON A STATE HIGHWAY WITH PLENTY OF ROOM (AT LEAST 200 FEET) AND AFTER HITTING THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS BEFORE FINALLY RESPONDING, NEARLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO RUN INTO THE REAR. IF THIS ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED, PEOPLE ARE GOING GET KILLED ON THE HIGHWAY.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 27, 2019
MY 2015 RAM 1500 ECODIESEL RECENTLY RECEIVED THE V08 RECALL. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE RECALL THE TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON JULY 01. THE TRUCK WAS IN THE SHOP UNTIL 07-19. I DROVE THE TRUCK HOME FROM THE SHOP AND DID NOT NOTICE EXTREME LAG AT THAT TIME. THE. I GOT I TO THE TRUCK AT THE DEALER THE TRUCK HAD BEEN IDLING AND WAS ALMOST TO OPERATION TEMPERATURE OF 200' FAHRENHEIT. THE NEXT MORNING UPON FIRST START UP I DROVE THE TRUCK AND WAS IMMEDIATELY ALMOST IN A ACCIDENT AS WHEN THE TRUCK WAS COLD WITH TEMPS BELOW 150' THERE WAS AN ALMOST 5 SECOND LAG FROM THEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED AND THE TRUCK WOULD ACCELERATE. THE TRUCK HAS SEVERE LAG UPON ACCELERATION AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE RELIABLY UNTIL THE TRUCK HAS WARMED UP TO ALMOST 200' WHICH TAKES ALMOST 15 MIN. THE DEALER HAS ADMITTED THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG BUT HAS NO WAY OF FIXING THE PROBLEM AS THE TRUCK IS NOT PRODUCING CODES TO AID IN DIAGNOSTICS. IN MY OPINION THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY FIAT CHRYSLER.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 23, 2019
AFTER RECIEVING FCA'S RECENTLY RELEASED RECALL FOR THE AEM EMISSIONS RECALL THE TRUCKS PERFORMANCE IS DANGEROUSLY ERRATIC. THERE ARE TIMES THE TRUCK WILL HARDLY MOVE FROM A STOP PULLING INTO CROSS TRAFFIC AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL ACCELERATE EXTREMELY HARD. THIS UNKNOWN MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO OPERATE IN A LOT OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
Engine, Jul 22, 2019
HAD THE A08 EMISSIONS SOFTWARE PUT ON MY TRUCK LAST WEEK AND IT LOST MOST OF ITS POWER. NOW WHEN I MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I'M NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE SAFETY .. THERE IS A 5-6 SECOND LAG BEFORE I GET ANY ACCELERATION. THE TRUCK WAS FINE BEFORE THE RECALL, NOW IT LACKS ACCELERATION, POWER AND FUEL ECONOMY IS WORSE. THERE ARE NO ENGINE CODES SO RAM IS SAYING THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO .. I'M STUCK WITH A TRUCK THAT I'M AFRAID WILL GET ME INTO AN ACCIDENT.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 18, 2019
EMISSIONS RECALL UPDATE INVOLVING V08 HAS FORCED MY TRUCK PERFORMANCE TO NOW CAUSE FOR CONCERN THE WAY I AM ABLE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK SAFELY. THE PEDAL RESPONSE IS TERRIBLE COMPARED TO THE "STOCK SOFTWARE" AND IS A SLOW REACTION UNTIL THE TRUCK IS "WARMED" UP TO ABOUT 150F DEGREES. BECAUSE THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE IS RELEASED IN THE SUMMER IT SHOULD TAKE LESS TIME TO WARM UP BUT LIVING IN MICHIGAN, THE TRUCK WILL TAKE A LOT LONGER TO WARM UP DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WHICH WILL A) NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE SAFELY THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ANY MORE AND B) FORCE OTHER DRIVERS TO HIT THEIR BRAKES DUE TO A LACK OF ACCELERATION MY TRUCK NOW HAS AND EITHER HIT ME OR HAVE THEM AVOID MY TRUCK CAUSING ACCIDENTS. THE LACK OF ACCELERATION OR "LAG" AS IT IS CALLED IS FOR ABOUT 2-4 SECONDS WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW THE TRUCK TO GAIN ANY SPEED WORTHY OF TRAVELING ONTO A ROAD WITH TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO "GET OUT OF IT'S OWN WAY" LIKE IT WAS BEFORE THE V08 WAS INSTALLED. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT ONCE THE TRUCK IS ABLE TO MOVE BECAUSE OF THE "LAG" GOING AWAY FINALLY THE ENGINE IS THEN OVER-REVVED AT AN UN-NORMAL RPM. THE ISSUE WITH THAT WILL BE IN THE WINTER TIME WHEN THERE IS ICE AND SNOW ON ROADS AND THE REAR WHEELS WILL SPIN ON THAT SLIPPERY SURFACE. THE MOST COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THIS LAG IS AFTER START UP AND STARTING TO DRIVE MY TRUCK ONTO ROADWAYS OR ACROSS INTERSECTIONS. THE SCARIEST MOMENT WAS WHEN I HAD A VERY REASONABLE AMOUNT OF SPACE TO PULL OUT ONTO A ROADWAY, MAKING A LEFT TURN, FROM A STOP AND A SEMI TRUCK CAUGHT UP TO ME FROM THE RIGHT AND I WAS FORCED TO GO TO THE MIDDLE TURN LANE INSTEAD OF A DRIVE-ABLE LANE TO AVOID THE TRUCK BECAUSE MY ACCELERATION PERFORMANCE HAD DIMINISHED TO NOTHING FOR THE 2-4 SECONDS MEANWHILE MORE ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS HEADED TOWARDS ME AS WELL. THE TRUCK SEEMS TO GO INTO TRAFFIC FINE, BUT WILL NOT SPEED UP REGARDLESS OF PEDAL POSITION.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 17, 2019
SINCE HAVING THE EMISSION RECALL UPDATE INSTALLED, ACCELERATION HAS BEEN EXCESSIVELY REDUCED AT ENGINE TEMPERATURES BELOW 150 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE LEVEL FROM A STOP. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE UNEXPECTED SLOW ACCELERATION.
Engine, Jul 16, 2019
I HAD RECALL V08 AND SOME OTHER RECALLS PERFORMED AT LOCAL RAM DEALER, THE EMISSIONS MODIFICATION HAS LEFT MY TRUCK VERY SLUGGISH (THROTTLE UNRESPONSIVE) WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. TWICE SINCE COMPUTER WAS FLASHED I HAVE PULLED OUT TO CROSS TRAFFIC AND TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AS IT DID PRIOR TO FLASH. I WAS TOLD THE FLASH WOULD NOT CHANGE PERFORMANCE AND MILEAGE BUT BOTH HAVE BEEN AFFECTED. I AM ALSO USING CONSIDERABLE MORE DEF FLUID. BIGGEST CONCERN IS THE LACK OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN ENGINE IS COLD, I TEND TO FORGET AND PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND THEN IT GETS QUITE SCARY, I BELIEVE THIS COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENT. THIS RECALL WAS PART OF A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AGAINST FCA, BUT THE LITTLE BIT OF MONEY I WAS OFFERED DOES NOT HELP ME IF I'M HURT OR KILLED DRIVING THE TRUCK.
Power train, Engine, Jul 16, 2019
SINCE APPLYING THE ECODIESEL SETTLEMENT ECU FLASH, MY VEHICLE IS DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT FULLY WARMED UP, SHIFTING AND TURBO LAG MAKES THE VEHICLE NEARLY UNDRIVEABLE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE GAS PEDAL HAS A HUGE LAG AND NON-LINEAR BEHAVIOR (PRESS TO FLOOR, NOTHING, THEN EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE). SHIFTING, PASSING, FUEL ECONONY, AND DRIVEABILITY WERE HUGELY IMPACTED BY THEIR EMISSIONS UPDATE AND IT HAS MADE THIS EXPENSIVE TRUCK UNSAFE, BECAUSE IT IS UNPREDICTABLE BASED ON VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION "WARMUP". WHEN COLD THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 16, 2019
FCA REQUIRED V08 RECALL WAS COMPLETED AND THEIR AEM INSTALLED TO THE PCM/TCM. I PICKED MY TRUCK UP AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED IT WAS DOWN ON POWER. SINCE I HAVE LOST 4-5MPG AVERAGE OVER WHAT I WAS GETTING BEFORE THE AEM WAS INSTALLED. THE TRUCK IS OVERALL DOWN ON POWER SINCE THE AEM WAS INSTALLED. AS WELL THE TRUCK IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE UNTIL THE COOLANT TEMP REACHES AT LEAST 150 DEGREES F. THE TRUCK HAS NO POWER WHEN THE ENGINE IS BELOW 150F AND CAN'T GET OUT OF ITS OWN WAY AND LEAVES ME VULNERABLE TO A COLLISION DUE TO TURBO LAG AND LACK OF POWER. IF I PULL INTO TRAFFIC TO MERGE OR CROSS AN INTERSECTION MY FEAR IS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY ENOUGH OR AVOID AN ACCIDENT SHOULD I NEED TO. I CANNOT ALLOW MY WIFE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK ANY LONGER DUE TO THE DANGERS AND LACK OF POWER.