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.
Campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 22, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
Campaign 15V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,448 reports, newest first.
Engine, Jan 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUG. THE SPARK PLUGS, UPPER AND LOWER GASKETS, AND IGNITION COIL PACKS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM OF BRYAN COLLEGE STATION 301 N EARL RUDDER FWY, BRYAN, TX 77802 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Engine, Jan 23, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, SMOKE WAS NOTICED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE PASSENGER. THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED SORE THROAT AND EYE IRRITATION DUE TO THE SMOKE BUT IT WAS UNKNOWN IF MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE SMOKE EVENTUALLY CLEARED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (RANDY MARION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 2000 US-421, WILKESBORO, NC 28697). THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO RETURN THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH ITS BELONGINGS TO THE CONTACT DUE TO THE PENDING RECALL HOWEVER THERE WAS NO RECALL REMEDY OR PART AVAILABLE EXPECTED DATE. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT THE BUY BACK PROGRAM BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE ON IT BEING APPROVED OR DECLINED. A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED HOWEVER IT WAS A SMALLER VEHICLE CAUSING AN INCONVENIENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL REMEDY OR PARTS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Air bags, Jan 21, 2020, crash
VECHILE HAD DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF.*DT*JB
Engine, Jan 21, 2020
THE EGR COOLER RECALL HAS AFFECTED MY TRUCK AND THERE IS NOT A FIX FOR THE RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN OCTOBER 2019. I AM EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN FUEL ECONOMY BY ABOUT 20% SINCE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ALSO CAUSED OTHER FEATURES OF MY VEHICLE TO LONGER BECOME OPERABLE (REMOTE STARTED WILL NOT WORK WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT).
Steering, Jan 20, 2020
POWER STEERING IS INTERMITTENT WHEN TURNING ON A CITY STREET AND ON HIGHWAY. HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON CURVES
Engine, Jan 17, 2020
THERE IS A CONSIDERABLE DIFFERENCE IN THROTTLE RESPONSE CURRENTLY UPON INITIALLY STARTING VEHICLE. IT MAKES IT QUITE DIFFICULT FOR THE TRUCK TO ACCELERATE AS INTENDED SHORTLY AFTER STARTING. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INCIDENTS ALREADY IN WHICH I HAVE HAD TO STOMP ON THE ACCELERATOR TO AVOID A COLLISION AS I WAS NOT EXPECTING THE TRUCK TO CRAWL ALONG VERSUS IT'S STANDARD ACCELERATION.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 15, 2020
2015 RAM 1500 WITH 69,000 MILES ON IT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN TRUCK GETS TO A HALF TANK OF GAS HAD THE CODE CHECKED P0463 FUEL SENSOR LEVEL. NOW I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE TANK BECAUSE CANT TRUST THE FUEL GAUGE WHILE TRAVELING ALSO TRUCK WONT START WITH REMOTE START WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. FROM DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM . ITS SAD THAT YOU PAY SO MUCH MONEY FOR A TRUCK AND HAVE TO DEAL WITH SITUATIONS LIKE THIS.
Steering, Jan 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPOT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED FOR TWENTY MINUTES. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAXTER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LINCOLN 6601 TELLURIDE DR, LINCOLN, NE 68521 (402) 817-7449, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER INVOICE 521651. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E077000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,014.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 12, 2020
FIRST TIME GAS CAP PROBLEM....REPLACED IT CK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF...HAD TO LEAVE TRUCK AT DEALER 4 DAYS😡! NEXT GAS TANK NECK HAD TO REPLACED ......LEFT TRUCK AT DEALER 2 DAYS😡 NEXT GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF AS IF TANK IS FULL EVEN THOUGH IT HAS ONLY QUARTER TANK ....... TOOK IT IN TO DEALER WANTED TRUCK LEFT FOR 3-4 DAYS TO CHECK.....EMISSION PROBLEMS.....3 TIMES😡 ALL HAPPENED WHILE PARKED AT HOME AND GAS STATION!
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 11, 2020
FUEL SENSOR UNIT FAILURE RESULTING IN VEHICLES INABILITY TO READ HOW MUCH FUEL VEHICLE HAS. A KNOWN ISSUE FOR YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF TRUCK. FCA HAS FAILED TO ISSUE A RECALL WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE LONG AGO. WHILE DRIVING MY CHECK ENGINE LOGO CAME ON AND I GOT THE ERROR MESSAGE FUEL SENSOR FAILURE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL RAM DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM HOWEVER IF MY WARRANTY WAS UP FIAT CHRYSLER WILL LIKELY NOT COVER IT.
Engine, Jan 9, 2020
ENGINE LIFTERS AND CAMSHAFT FAILURE. ENGINE MISFIRING AND POWER LOSS.
Structure, Jan 8, 2020
I WAS UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM BED AREA. TRIED TO CLOSE THE TAILGATE AND TAILGATE WOULD NOT LATCH. I ALWAYS PULL ON TAILGATE AFTER CLOSING TO MAKE SURE IT LATCHES BUT THIS TIME IT DID NOT. SINCE THEN IT HAS REPEATED THIS ACTION 3-4 MORE TIMES BUT NEVER OPENED WHILE MOVING (YET.) I MANIPULATE THE LATCHING MECHANISM A FEW TIMES AND THEN IT WILL CATCH. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS PURCHASED PREVIOUSLY OWNED ( I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-1/2 YEARS), AND CURRENTLY HAS 92,430 MILES. ALL OTHER RECALLS ARE FIXED AND UP TO DATE.
Suspension, Jan 7, 2020
THE AIR SUSPENSION FAILS IN COLD WEATHER PUTTING THE TRUCK INTO AN UNSAFE POSITION (LEANING 30 DEGREES DOWN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE). THIS CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE STATIONARY
Engine, Jan 7, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS USING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF COOLANT. WHILE, DRIVING 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, LOSS POWER, AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF SMOKE DETECTED. THE LOW PRESSURE, THROTTLE, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. .THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO WATSON BENZIE 1514 BENZIE HWY, BENZONIA, MI 49616 (231) 882-4417 WHERE THE EGR COOLER WAS ORDERED BUT ON BACK ORDER AND PRESSURE TESTING WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO PROVIDED CASE NUMBER 71753449. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 6, 2020
THE LEFT HAND CONTROLS ON THE STEERING HAVE QUIT WORKING. THE IS NO WAY TO RESET THE OIL CHANGE ERROR AFTER CHANGING THE OIL. YOU CAN NOT USE ANY OF THE LEFT HAND CONTROLS.
Engine, Jan 4, 2020
HAD RECALL DONE ON MY RAM 1500 ECODIESEL TRUCK NOW HAS NO POWER SHIFTING IS ERRATIC AND SOMETIMES DELAYED EXHAUST GASES ARE NOW COMING INTO CABIN AREA AND TODAY THE TRUCK STARTED POPPING BACK I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN TRUCK BACK 3 TIMES TO THE DEALER AND EACH TIME IT IS WORSE THEY ALSO DID SOME TYPE OF UPGRADE TO THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAKING THIS VEHICLE TOTALLY UNSAFE FOR HIGHWAY USE IF THE DOOR IS NOT CLOSED RIGHT OR IF SOMEONE OPENS DOOR THE VEHICLE SLAMS ITSELF INTO PARK THIS VECHILE WAS A NICE TRUCK WHEN I BOUGHT IT NOW ITS A MOVING DEATHTRAP CHRYSLER NEEDS TO START SOME TYPE OF BUY BACK PROGRAM
Engine, Jan 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE VEHICLE'S COOLANT LEVELS PERIODICALLY AND NOTICED THAT IT HAD BEEN DECREASING AT FASTER RATES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HUNTER DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT (LOCATED AT 1130 AUTO MALL DR, LANCASTER, CA 93534, 877-739-6835) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE REPAIR DUE TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 71573881; HOWEVER, THE CASE HAD SINCE BEEN CLOSED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,400.
Power train, Dec 31, 2019
EGR COOLER CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT ONTO THE INTAKE. THIS MELTED THE INTAKE AND CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE. WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE SOUNDS THE SAME AS NHTSA RECALL ID 19V757.
Steering, Dec 30, 2019, crash
DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND MAKING A SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN THE VEHICLE LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ENTER THE DITCH. WHEN TOWED TO THE DEALER THEY FOUND A FAILED ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR. THERE IS A RECALL FROM RAM REGARDING EPS SYSTEM FAILURE ,BUT THIS UNIT WAS NOT AFFECTED.
Steering, Dec 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER ASSIST FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER ASSIST WOULD ONLY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAFONTAINE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF CLINTON (1111 W MICHIGAN AVE, CLINTON, MI 49236) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V167000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
Steering, Dec 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE AND RAM (11101 NURSERYFIELDS DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256, (904) 493-0000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,378.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Dec 23, 2019
ISSUE #1 TRUCK IS DANGEROUS TO OPERATE SINCE EMISSION CONTROL UPDATE. WILL NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP FOR SEVERAL SECONDS THEN SPINS WHEELS. UNSAFE ON WET ROADS AND SLOPES DUE TO UNEXPECTED THROTTLE RESPONSE. UNSAFE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC OR CROSSING INTERSECTION. UNABLE TO TOW DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. FUEL MILEAGE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. NOW GETS 13-17 MPG. TAILPIPE EMISSIONS NOW SMELL LIKE DIESEL AND TAILPIPE HAS TURNED BLACK SINCE UPDATE. CANNOT LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING IN THE GARAGE DUE TO OVERWHELMING ODOR OF DIESEL. PERSISTENT ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE. ISSUE #2 I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FROM FCA. THE MANDATED UPDATES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. I AM LOOKING FOR LEGAL COUNSEL TO HELP ME GET OUT OF THIS VEHICLE BEFORE SOMEONE I CARE ABOUT IS INJURED OR KILLED DUE TO THE LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND ERRATIC THROTTLE CONTROL. ISSUE #3 LOSS OF POWER WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTION FROM A ROLLING START. ENGINE FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE ROAD WITH FOUR LANES OF ONCOMING HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. ISSUE #4 TAILGATE OPENED WITH A LOAD OF LUMBER IN THE BED CAUSING LOSS OF LOAD. THE TAILGATE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THANKFUL THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED DUE TO THE LOSS OF LOAD OR DURING THE CLEANUP. ISSUE #5 FUEL PUMP NOISE. THE FUEL PUMP MAKES A CONSTANT NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE BEARINGS ARE FAILING OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. WAITING TO BE STRANDED AGAIN. ISSUE #6 LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER. WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO ROAD SPEED. 20 MPH MAX WHEN EXHAUST FILTER BECAME CLOGGED UP AND WOULD NOT REGENERATE. ISSUE #7 4X4 TRANSFER CASE MAKES GRINDING NOISE AND HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. WHEN ROLLING ALONG IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DUE TO THE ROCKING BACK AND FORTH UPON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION. ISSUE #8 AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT COOL AS WHEN NEW. AND MORE -OUT OF SPACE.
Steering, Dec 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE WIRING AND THE POWER STEERING TEMPORARILY RETURNED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COTTAGE GROVE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2800 ROW RIVER RD, COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424, (541) 942-5551) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V167000 (STEERING), WHICH HE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Other or unspecified, Dec 16, 2019
AFTER HAVING THE REQUIRED FCA EMISSION UPDATE, THE TRUCK WILL HESITATE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC OR ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB A HILL UNTIL FULLY WARMED UP. PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR DOES NOTHING FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, THEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES DRAMATICALLY. THIS NOTHING/EVERYTHING, IS DANGEROUS TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS OF THE TRUCK AS THEY MAY BE STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF. THE TRUCK IS DANGEROUS TO OTHER HIGHWAY USERS AS THE NOTHING/EVERYTHING THROTTLE MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. THIS IS A DRASTIC CHANGE IN THE DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS TRUCK FROM THE PRIOR TO FLASH SETTINGS. APPARENTLY DEALERS CAN NOT RETURN THE VEHICLE TO IT'S PREVIOUS SETTINGS, MAKING THEM LIABLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE TRUCKS DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THE EPA LAWSUIT AGAINST FCA HAS PUT NUMEROUS HIGHWAY USERS AR RISK!
Engine, Dec 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. ALSO, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BEGAN AFTER THE COMPUTER WAS REPROGRAMMED (EPA ECM UPDATE). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.