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.
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
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.
Campaign 21V632000 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.
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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.
Campaign 18V486000 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
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.
Campaign 17V824000 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
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.
Campaign 16V167000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 15V661000 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.
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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.
Campaign 15V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Mar 28, 2018
I WAS DRIVING AROUND A CURVE WHEN SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BEFORE GOING OFF OF THE COLVERT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WASN'T ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN THE OTHER LANE AND THAT I COULD SLOW DOWN TO PREVENT VEHICLE DAMAGE. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS VERY DANGEROUS! IT MAY NOT SOUND THAT BAD JUST LOSING POWER STEERING BUT WHEN YOU DO NOT EXPECT IT AND IT HAPPENS IT IS VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY AROUND CURVES OR AT THE STOP LIGHT MAKING A RIGHT AND TIGHT TURN. I AM A YOUNG MAN THAT CAN CONTROL NON POWER STEERING VEHICLES BUT NOT UNEXPECTEDLY!
Steering, Mar 26, 2018
TRUCK SAYS SERVICE POWER STEERING. TRUCK WILL NOT STEER AND IT'S ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL ENGINE WARMS UP, USING EXCESS GAS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I START MY RAM 1500. SO FAR, IT HASN'T HAPPENED YET WHILE I'M DRIVING, BUT ONLY TIME WILL TELL. FIAT AND MY DEALER ARE TRYING TO HELP ME. HOWEVER MY BASIC WARRANTY IS UP SO BOTH ARE SAYING IT'S NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. BOTH ALSO SAY THAT MY VIN DOESN'T MATCH ANY EFFECTED 2015 RAM 1500 THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
Steering, Mar 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V167000 (STEERING). THE DORSCHEL DORSCHEL AUTOMOTIVE GROUP DEALER (3817 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623) WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,099. *TT *TR
Steering, Feb 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LOCHMANDY MOTORS, 920 N NAPPANEE ST, ELKHART, IN 46514) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V167000 (STEERING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY THE CONTACT ONCE THE REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Steering, Feb 6, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND FAILED TO MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CREAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (BEYERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 200 RIDGEDALE AVE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 33357922. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY OR RECALL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Jan 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LIGHTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. CHAPMAN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM OF SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (3800 N 89TH ST, 85251) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,500.
Steering, Jan 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALER (LYNCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 282 EAST WOLF RUN, MUKWONAGO, WI 53149) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Steering, Mar 29, 2017
THE STEERING VIBRATIONS ARE GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. I CALLED SAN ANTONIO DODGE FROM WHICH I PURCHASED THE TRUCK AND GAVE THEM THE RECALL NUMBER AND THE VIN NUMBER AND WAS TOLD THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THEIR LOCATION AND TO WAIT FOR THE SECOND RECALL LETTER. I TOLD THEM (HER) THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND RECALL LETTER, SO I WAS FOREWARDED TO AN "ADVISOR" WHO NEVER PICKED UP THE PHONE. I LEFT A MESSAGE AS TO MY PROBLEMS, MY NAME AND PHONE NUMBER. THE DATE IS 3/29/2015 AT 5:10PM. I WANT TO DOCUMENT MY EFFORT TO CLEAR THIS PROBLEM AND THE RESPONSE I AM GETTING FROM THE SAN ANTONIO DODGE DEALERSHIP. NOTE: I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO VIBRATE AT ABOUT 73MPH AND GETS WORSE AS THE SPEED INCREASES TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO SHAKE THE FRONT END MECHANISM LOOSE. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE AT THE START BUT IS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE TO THE POINT THAT IT IS BECOMING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY AT 17,000 MILES AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE AT 19,000 MILES.
Steering, Sep 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V167000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,600. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Jul 6, 2016
WHILE MERGING INTO THE LEFT LANE ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY, MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND JERKED MY TRUCK FURTHER LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO CORRECT IT AND BARELY AVOIDED AN HEAD ON COLLISION. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT IT'S THE EPA POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD OR THE ESP GEAR BOX. DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THERE'S NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BY THIS DEFAULT IN THE POWER STEERING. THE TRUCK IS ONLY ONE YEAR OLD. HOW COULD SOMETHING THIS CRITICAL TO SAFETY SIMPLY GO OUT ALREADY. SOMEONE PLEASE PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO HELP US CONSUMERS, FOR THE SAKE OF ALL OUR SAFETY. ALSO I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, MERGING LEFT, I WAS JERKED PROBABLY 10 TO 15 FT, ENOUGH THAT I WAS PUT INTO THE OTHER LANE. IT HAS CONTINUED TO DO THIS RANDOMLY CAUSING ME TO ALMOST CRASH SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE NOW PARKED THE TRUCK UNTIL FURTHER INVESTIGATION FROM MY MECHANIC OR DODGE DEALERSHIP. IT'LL HAVE TO BE TOWED FOR FEAR OF ME CRASHING.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 7, 2016, crash
TWO ACCIDENTS AND WAS DENIED RECALL - EVEN THOUGH MY 2015 DODGE RAM 1500 STEERING COMPONENT HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT #1 FEBRUARY 16, 2016 BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION WELL. CAR DID NOT BRAKE WELL IN THE RAIN, WAS COMING TO A RED LIGHT WITH A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, HAD TO PUSH ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE NOT BRAKING. DODGE RAM 1500 SKID AND HIT THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT. ACCIDENT #2 MARCH 12, 2016 LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND IT WAS RAINING. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I STARTED A SLOW LEFT TURN WHEN: (1) THE DODGE RAM LOST TRACTION, (2) DODGE RAM OVER STEERED TO THE LEFT FROM THE STEERING INPUT SUDDENLY LOSING POWER, AND (3) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND (4) MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. I TRIED TO COUNTER STEER TO MOVE THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE TO THE STREET BUT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP. THE TRUCK THEN SKID, WENT OVER THE CURB AND HIT A LIGHT POST THAT FELL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DODGE RAM AND DAMAGED THE CAR HEAVILY. IF IT HAD FALLEN ON THE ROOF MY PASSENGERS AND I WOULD BE DEAD. POLICE REPORT AND FOUR WITNESSES. ELEVEN DAYS AFTER THE SECOND ACCIDENT, A RECALL FOR DODGE RAM 1500 MODEL YEARS 2015-2016 CAME OUT FOR STEERING. THE RECALL IS FOR THE IDENTICAL MALFUNCTIONING STEERING COMPONENT THAT CAUSED MY SECOND ACCIDENT. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN # IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, WHICH MEANS FOR THEM THAT MY CAR WAS MADE AT A DIFFERENT FACILITY FROM THE RECALLS AND IS NOT OF CONCERN FOR THEM. DESPITE THAT MY 2015 DODGE RAM 1500 IS THE MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OF THE RECALL AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT I TOLD THEM I HAD JUST HAD THAT EXACT STEERING MALFUNCTION, I WAS DENIED THE RECALL.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 6, 2015
FRONT VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ANY SPEED ON GAS PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR BOARD. VARY NOTICEABLE ON DIRT ROAD THAT I LIVE ON. FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO BREAK OR COME LOOSE.
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Oct 18, 2015
AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THAT SEEMS TO BE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TIRES BALANCED BY A TIRE SHOP AND PROBLEM PERSISTED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND WHEELS AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. INFORMED DEALERSHIP OF TSB SB-16-001-1, WHICH IS EXACTLY THE PROBLEM I HAVE. THEY INFORMED ME THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THE TSB. SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS FILED AND RESEARCHED CONCERNING REAR VIBRATION ISSUES WITH 2015 RAM TRUCKS.
Steering, Oct 15, 2015
PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW. STEERING OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN OFF AND DRIFTS TO THE LEFT. TOOK TO DEALER TWO TIMES THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HAVE A CURRENT APPOINTMENT ON 10/16/15 THIS WILL BE THIRD VISIT. UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION ESPECIALLY WHEN TOWING WITH THE TRUCK.
Steering, Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS LOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Jul 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A RAM 1500. WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE ENGINE RPMS RAPIDLY INCREASED AFTER PERFORMING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200. UPDATED 10/01/15*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. UPDATED 12/24/15. *JB