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.
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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.
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.
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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: vehicle speed control
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Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Aug 19, 2019, fire
2015 RAM ECO DIESEL. RECENTLY, RAM AND JEEP WERE INVOLVED IN "IN RE: CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP "ECODIESEL" MDL," WHICH RESOLVED LEGAL CLAIMS ASSERTING THAT THE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS AND THAT FIAT CHRYSLER MADE MISREPRESENTATIONS TO CONSUMERS REGARDING THE VEHICLES. I PULLED THIS INFO FROM THE ECO DIESEL SETTLEMENT WEBSITE. IN RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE, CUSTOMERS WERE TO GET (3) THINGS; (1) V08 SOFTWARE UPDATE; (2) MONEY, DEPENDENT ON YOUR OWNERSHIP STATUS; AND (3) A 10 WARRANTY EXTENSION. I HAD THE V08 SOFTWARE UPDATE COMPLETED AT THE END OF MAY, 2019. SINCE THAT UPDATE, MY VEHICLE HAS HAD POOR PERFORMANCE WITH LACK OF POWER AND ACCELERATION. WITHIN A WEEK OF HAVING THE UPDATE DONE, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT ON AS WELL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIXED THE ISSUE; HOWEVER, THE LACK OF ACCELERATION AND POWER REMAINED. THROUGH JUNE AND JULY THIS LACK OF POWER AND ACCELERATION CONTINUED. I THEN TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TOWARDS THE END OF JULY AND THEY OPENED A STAR REPORT AND TOLD ME THIS RECALL IS HAVING NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON A LOT PEOPLE'S VEHICLES. I THEN TOOK THE TRUCK BACK AND WAS DRIVING AT THE END OF JULY WHEN THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THIS TIME, THERE WAS A SMELL SIMILAR TO BURNING ELECTRICAL. I PULLED OVER AND THE WITHIN MINUTES THE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE PERSONAL WERE CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, BUT NOT BEFORE IT ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FRONT OF THE CABIN IN FLAMES. I FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE AND CONTACTED FCA. BOTH PARTIES SENT FIRE INVESTIGATORS OUT TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. FCA SAYS, WITH THE INFO AT HAND, THE FIRE CAN'T BE ASSOCIATED WITH A MANUFACTURING OR ASSEMBLY ERROR. I ALSO CONTACTED THE CLASS ACTION ATTORNEYS AND SENT THEM INFORMATION FROM THE FIRE AS WELL.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 9, 2019
I HAVE RECEIVED VARIOUS RECALL NOTICES ON THIS VEHICLE WHICH I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO LOOK INTO THIS TO SEE IF THIS CAR QUALIFIES AS A LEMON. THESE ITEMS HAVE BEEN FIXED BY THE DIFFERENT DEALER SHIPS, BUT HAVE MORE THAN 5 RECALLS IS A BIT TOO MUCH.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO INCREASE THE SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT AND THE TIRES SQUEALED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DISHMAN DODGE RAM CHRYSLER JEEP (7700 E SPRAGUE AVE, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2019
I HAD THE RECENT RECALL DONE ON MY ECODIESEL FOR THE EMISSIONS FAILURE ACCORDING TO THE EPA AND EVER SINCE IVE HAD THE RECALL IVE HAD ROUGHLY WHEN I START IT IN THE MORNING ABOUT A 4-5 SECOND SPEED DELAY OR PEDAL LAG EVEN IF I PUSH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. AFTER IT WARMS UP AND IVE BEEN DRIVING IT A WHILE IT IMPROVES BUT THE DELAY IS STILL THERE EVEN AFTER DRIVING FOR MY JOB, I'M A PILOT CAR DRIVER/ESCORT FOR OVERSIZED LOADS, AND AFTER DRIVING ALL DAY I STILL HAVE A 1-3 SECOND DELAY NO MATTER HOW HARD OR SOFT I PRESS THE PEDAL. IVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND BEST THEY TOLD ME IS EITHER FCA WILL HAVE TO COME OUT WITH AN UPDATE OR TO GO BUY A PEDAL COMMANDER OR SOMETHING SIMILAR TO IMMEDIATELY CORRECT THE ISSUE BUT COULD POSSIBLY VOID EVEN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I GOT WITH THE EMISSIONS RECALL. WHICH IF I HAD KNOWN ALL OF THIS I WOULD SAID TO HELL WITH THE ANY RECALLS. I FEEL THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE ME TO WRECK BY EITHER HESITATING BECAUSE I KNOW THERES THE LAG OR IM GOING TO PULL OUT AND NOT BE ABLE TO GET UP TO SPEED WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE.
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.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 30, 2019
AFTER THE REFLASH OF ECU/TCM ON RAM ECO DIESEL FOR EMISSIONS THE TRUCK IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH EXCESSIVE TURBO LAG WHEN COLD. IT OFTEN HESITATED SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE MOVING.
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, 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.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 5, 2019
I HAVE THE RAM ECODIESEL 2015 MODEL. IT ALWAYS HAD A SLIGHT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATOR WHICH I CONSIDER NORMAL. AFTER HAVING THE SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE EMISSIONS STANDARDS I NOW HAVE A 3-5 SECOND DELAY IN ACCELERATION WHICH HAS CAUSED ME SEVERAL TIMES TO ALMOST BE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS
Vehicle speed control, Jul 3, 2019
POST AEM UPDATE THERE IS A SEVERE LAG IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP/RECALL UPDATE I ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE SLOW RESPONSE AFTER PRESSING THE THROTTLE TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK JUST SAT THERE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE SLOWLY MOVING. WHEN TRYING TO GET UP TO SPEED TO MERGE ONTO INTERSTATE, PRE RECALL UPDATE, THE TRUCK WAS QUICK TO SHIFT AND GAIN SPEED. TODAY IT HAD A HARD TIME GETTING UP TO 65, EVEN WHEN ACCELERATOR PUSHED TO THE FLOOR. I WAS VERY NERVOUS THAT THE SEMI TRUCK COMING UP BEHIND ME WAS GOING TO REAR ENDED ME. IT SEEMS AS IF THE RECALL UPDATE BOTH CHANGED RESPONSE TIME IN ACCELERATION AND THE SHIFTING PATTERNS OF THE TRUCK. BOTH OF WHICH HAVE MADE MY TRUCK UNRELIABLE AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THE RECALL UPDATE WAS PERFORMED YESTERDAY, JULY 2. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH ACCELERATION PREVIOUSLY. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FCA CASE # 59112985. THRU WILL 'LOOK INTO IT'. I HAVE READ IN A NUMBER OF FORUMS THAT I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS COMPLAINT. THERE ARE NOW A NUMBER OF PEOPLE DRIVING VEHICLES THAT SUDDENLY DO NOT PREFORM AS THEY ONCE DID. WHEN YOU ARE USED TO A VEHICLE TO HAVE SOME GET UP AND GO WHEN ACCELERATING YOU DRIVE IT AS SUCH, THEN SUDDENLY YOU FIND THAT YOUR GET UP AND GO, UP AND LEFT, TOO LATE CAUSING YOU TO BE A SLOW MOVING/DELAYED DANGER TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, May 2, 2019
WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE ON THE DASH. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF AND THEN STARTED TO TAKE OFF BY ITSELF. AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN IT LEAPED FORWARD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS TRYING TO TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T MAKE IT REPEAT SO THEY SENT ME ON MY WAY WITH NO RESOLUTION. THIS TIME, I GOT AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF ATTITUDE FROM THE DEALERSHIP SAYING I WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS AND THAT I DIDN'T WANT ANY HELP AFTER THEY MENTIONED THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME. I'M SURPRISED THEY LET ME HAVE THAT TRUCK BACK AS DANGEROUS AS IT IS BUT THEY CERTAINLY DID. THIS THING IS LIKE A TIME-BOMB. JUST WAITING FOR THE NEXT INCIDENT AND THERE CERTAINLY WILL BE ONE. THEY WOULD NOT LET ME HAVE THE PAPERWORK THIS LAST TIME BECAUSE I WOULD NOT SIGN IT.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 11, 2019
ON 3 DIFFERENT TIMES MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS GOTTEN STUCK AND ACCELERATING TO ABOUT 90 PLUS MPH WHILE DRIVING. I HAD TO STOMP ON IT SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT UNSTUCK WHILE RIDING THE BRAKE, I HAVE READ WHERE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MINE. HOWEVER THE DODGE DEALER SAID THEY HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM AND CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME UNTIL THERE IS A RECALL. SO PAYING OUT MY POCKET TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY BEFORE I AM IN AND ACCIDENT AND INJURY OR KILL SOMEONE AND OR MYSELF. THANKFULLY THERE WASN'T A SCHOOL BUS DROPPING OR PICKING UP KIDS BECAUSE I HAD GO AROUND VEHICLES AS MY RAM TRUCK ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 16, 2018
TWICE WITH IN A PERIOD OF THREE WEEKS THE SAME ISSUE/FAILURE HAS OCCURED. "SERVICE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL". BOTH TIMES THE ISSUE OCCURED DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, AT FREEWAT SPEEDS, WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY. BITH OCCURENCES RESILYED IN TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. I WAS LEFT WITH LIMITED ABILITY TO MANUEVER ON THE FREEWAY, TO THE RIGHT LANES, AS WELL AS LIMITED ABILITY TO MANEUVER AND AVOID TRAFFIC FROM BEHIND, AS WELL TO SWITCH LANES TO EXIT THE FREEWAY SAFELY. ONCE EXITED HE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY REACH A TOP SPEED OF 39MPH. BITH TIMES THE DEALERSHIP REPORTED THE ISSUE AS AN EGR VALVE PROBLEM.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Oct 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STAUNTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (907 W FRONTAGE RD, STAUNTON, IL) TO BE REPAIRED. TWO MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 61 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE SPEED INCREASED TO 70 MPH DOWN A HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING UP AND DOWN THE HILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH WHILE DRIVING ON A DECLINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,567. *TT *JB
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Sep 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 73 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. INSTEAD, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 87 MPH AND THE AUTO THROTTLE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AT AUTONATION (11200 N FWY SERVICE RD E, FORT WORTH, TX 76177, 817-642-7894); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,419. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18*JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 22, 2018
ISSUE: VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE WHILE IDLING WITH DRIVER DOOR OPENED. TRUCK BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS ON A FLAT GRADE AND HIT A HONDA CIVIC IN THE REAR BUMPER WITH THE OPENED DRIVERS DOOR WHICH FOLDED BACK ONTO THE FRONT DRIVERS FENDER. KNOW ONE WAS IN EITHER VEHICLE AND NO INJURIES OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENED ON THE SHOULDER OF A RESIDENTIAL STREET. I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK (VEHICLE RUNNING) WALKED UP THE SIDEWALK TO THE HOME HEARD A CRUNCH, LOOKED BACK AND SAW THE VEHICLES TOGETHER. I WAS AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE AT LEASE 3 MINUTES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE TRUCK WAS PARKED CIDDY CORNER TO THE REAR OF THE HONDA APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET AWAY FROM EACH OTHER. I WOULD HAVE KNOWN IMMEDIATELY IF THE TRUCK WAS IN REVERSE AFTER GETTING OUT OF IT AS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MOVING. IT WASN'T UNTIL A MINUTE OR TWO THAT IT BEGAN TO MOVE INTO REVERSE. IT WENT BACK 10 FEET AND WAS STOPPED WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR HOOKED ONTO THE REAR BUMPER OF THE CIVIC. THIS ISSUE IS DUE TO A BAD CONTROL DIAL ON THE DASH IN MY OPINION.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). RIVERHEAD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (624 W MAIN STREET, RIVERHEAD, NY) REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM THEM, AND ALSO THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT UPDATED 10/15/18*JB
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 7, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT RAPID SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN, BUT WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT 7 MPH. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED YORK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM AT (928) 433-3925 (500 PRESCOTT LAKES PKWY, PRESCOTT, AZ 86301) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,300.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 29, 2017
P0299 UNDER BOOST CODES. AFTER BEING THROWN INTO LIMP MODE AND ALMOST GETTING ME AND MY FAMILY KILLED I GOT MY DODGE ECODIESEL TO THE DEALERSHIP. SAID ITS A SOFTWARE ISSUE AND THERE IS NO FIX. WAS TOLD TO THAT ITS FINE AFTER THEY JUST CLEARED THE ENGINE LIGHT. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!! JUST SEND THEM BACK OUT IN THE DEATH TRAP.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 18, 2017
I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MY 2015 RAM 1500 ECODIESEL GAS PEDAL GETTING STUCK. FIRST TIME WAS ON 7/07/17. I WANTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A STOP SIGN. AS I TOUCHED THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT, IT SUNK TO THE BOTTOM AND THE TRUCK STARTED ACCELERATING LIKE CRAZY, THE TIRES SQUEAKED AND THE TRUCK TILTED TO THE LEFT. THE RMP WENT UP TO 3 AND THE LIGHTNING BOLT MESSAGE LIT UP. I THOUGHT WE WOULD FLIP OR CRASH INTO SOMETHING BUT LUCKILY I MANAGED TO GET THE TRUCK UNDER CONTROL AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK AS THE PEDAL STAYED IN THE SINKING POSITION. HAD MY FOUR CHILDREN WITH ME IN THE TRUCK, THEY ALL STARTED CRYING HYSTERICALLY AND KEPT ASKING, "MOM WHAT IS GOING ON WITH OUR TRUCK?" ABOUT 3 MIN. LATER IT WAS RELEASED. BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND GOT THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR REPLACED. THE SAME PROBLEM REPEATED ON 7/16/17. THIS TIME ON A HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60MPH. BROUGHT BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WAS ASKED TO TAKE A PICTURE OR VIDEO IF THE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN. ARE THEY SERIOUS? HOW CAN YOU DO THAT WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO GET YOUR VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND ARE SCARED FOR YOUR LIFE? SAME ISSUE ON 8/15/17 AS WE CAME OUT OF A DRIVEWAY UNTO A WINDY ROAD AT ABOUT 15MPH. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED LIKE CRAZY ALMOST CAUSING US TO HIT THE GUARDRAIL ON THE SIDE. GOOD THING THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND WE MANAGED TO STOP THE TRUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE TRUCK IS BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WANT ME TO COME AND PICK IT UP BUT I AM SCARED FOR MY LIFE TO DRIVE IN IT. THEY SUGGESTED THAT I COME AND DRIVE IT WITH A TECH. HOPING IT WOULD DUPLICATE. THERE IS NOTHING SPECIFIC THAT CAUSES IT TO HAPPEN. IT JUST HAPPENS OUT OF NOWHERE, NO SPECIFIC SPEED, PLACE OR TIME. I JUST WANT A SAFE CAR FOR MY FAMILY. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN THAT DRIVE WITH ME EVERY DAY, CAN'T RISK THEIR LIVES.