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.
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
1,448 reports, newest first.
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.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 24, 2017
MY 2015 RAM 1500 ECODIESEL HAS LOST FUNCTION OF THE GAS PEDAL THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE LOSS IS PRECEDED WITH A "SERVICE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL" MESSAGE. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM IN THE FIRST 2 SERVICE ATTEMPTS AND THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED WITHIN 200 DRIVING MILES, MOSTLY HIGHWAY. THE FIRST 2 TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVING ON CITY STREETS, MOVING UNDER 30MPH AND GENERALLY DECELERATING UNDER BRAKING. THE 3RD TIME THIS OCCURRED I WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WITH MODERATE THROTTLE INPUT AND THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY LOST FUNCTION. THIS RESULTED IN THE NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY EXIT FROM THE FREEWAY WHILE COASTING WITH NO CONTROL OF THE THROTTLE, A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO SAY THE LEAST. THE DATE ENTERED BELOW IS THE DATE OF THE LAST OCCURRENCE ON THE FREEWAY.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 23, 2017, fire
WE WHERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT THE CONSOLE DISPLAY SAID TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THE DASHBOARD THEN LOST POWER AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD IT WAS A LIGHT GRAY AT FIRST BUT QUICKLY CHANGED TO BROWN AND THE FLAMES WHERE COMING OUT. I HAD JUST ENOUGH TIME TO GET OUT AND GET MY 6YR OLD SON OUT OF HIS CAR SEAT AND THEN CALL 911. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES THE ENGINE WAS IN FLAMES.
Power train, Mar 21, 2017, crash
WHILE AT HOME DEPOT I REMOTE STARTED MY TRUCK AND PLACED LUMBER IN THE BED. I PROCEEDED TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR THE TRUCK WENT IN REVERSE KNOCKING ME TO THE GROUND CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING 8 STAPLES, CONCUSSION, LOWER BACK AND SHOULDER PAIN AND BRUISING. THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT HITTING A FORD RANGER CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE, CONTINUING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE GMC CM3500 CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. MY LARAMIE SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER, TAILGATE, AND REAR DRIVER SIDE PANEL. WE ARE JUST LUCKY THERE WERE NO OTHERS WALKING IN THE AREA AT THE TIME. MY 2015 LARAMIE HAS A ROTARY SHIFTER AND IT WAS IN PARKED POSITION AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. I FEEL THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE ROTARY SHIFTER WHICH CASED THIS ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN.
Air bags, Mar 20, 2017, crash
AFTER DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT TO REAR OF STATIONARY SEMI TRACTOR TRAILOR ON AN INTERSTATE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE DRIVER STRUCK STEERING WHEEL WITH SEAT BELT ON RESULTING IN MODERATE INJURY REQUIRING TRANSPORT TO EMERGENCY ROOM FOR EVALUATION BUT NOT HOSPITALIZATION. SPEED ESTIMATED AT ABOUT 30 MPH. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF VEHICLE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEE PICTURES.
Engine, Mar 17, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" RAM 1500 ; 2015 YEAR. I THINK HAVE A MANUFACTURE DIFFECT . AFTER 6 MONTH OF DRIVING RAM 1500 , LIGHT IS ON " CHECK ENGINE" TRACK STILL HAVE MANUFACTURE WARRANTY, I' BE BEEN THREE TIMES AT SERVICE THEY DIDN'T FIXED IT.MY FRIEND HAVE SAME PROBLEM WITH RAM 3500 ;2015YEAR. IS THERE ANY BODY HAVE SAME PROBLEM?
Suspension, Mar 6, 2017
A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF THREE RECALLS,AIR BAGS, LEFT REAR AXEL, AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DOOR.
Power train, Feb 26, 2017
KEEP GETTING "SERVICE GEAR SELECTOR" MESSAGES. DEALER CHECKED AND REPLACED SELECTOR AND LESS THAN A WEEK LATER I GET THE SAME PROBLEM AND WORSE. WHEN I SHIFTED TO REVERSE, THE "R" KEPT FLASHING AND A WARNING CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE UNTIL I MOVED THE SELECTOR AGAIN. THE WARNING MESSAGES HAPPEN BOTH IN MOTION AND WHILE AT A STOP.
Air bags, Feb 22, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND FLIPPED ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE. THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIBS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE INJURIES TO THE OTHER DRIVER WERE UNKNOWN.THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND AWAITING INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Air bags, Feb 6, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I PURCHASED MY TRUCK IN JULY 2015 FROM LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM OF WASILLA, ALASKA. WHEN PURCHASING MY TRUCK THE DEALERSHIP KNEW THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE BARGED OUT TO MY LOCATION - I LIVE IN RURAL ALASKA AND YOU MUST EITHER FLY OR TAKE A BOAT TO GET TO MY TOWN. I GOT THE TRUCK BARGED TO MY TOWN OF KING SALMON, ALASKA JUST IN TIME TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY LET ME KNOW THAT THEY WOULD BE TRAINING THEIR MECHANICS ON HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEN WOULD FLY ONE OF THE MECHANICS OUT TO MY TOWN COME FEBRUARY 2016. I WAITED FOR AN UPDATE AND NEVER GOT ONE. OF COURSE, ALL OF THIS WAS OVER THE PHONE WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM AND NOW A YEAR AND HOWEVER MANY MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL I AM BEING TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT FLYING SOMEONE OUT TO KING SALMON TO FIX THE ISSUE. BARGING A VEHICLE COSTS $2500 ONE WAY AND TAKES ABOUT THREE WEEKS AND IS ONLY OPEN DURING A CERTAIN SEASON WHEN OUR RIVER ISN'T FROZEN. THERE IS NO WAY THAT I CAN BARGE MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEN BACK TO ME WITHOUT IT COSTING ME $5000 OR SO AND LOSING MY TRUCK FOR TWO TO THREE MONTHS. IT IS NOT REASONABLE AND I SHOULD NOT BE FAULTED WHEN THE DEALERSHIP IS THE ONE THAT SOLD A FAULTY VEHICLE. WINTER CAN BE ROUGH ON VEHICLES IN ALASKA AND ROAD CONDITIONS CAN CERTAINLY BE TREACHEROUS AND I NEED TO BE ABLE TO RELY ON MY VEHICLE TO GET ME SAFELY FROM ON PLACE TO ANOTHER. AND IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, I NEED TO KNOW THAT MY SAFETY WON'T BE AT JEOPARDY JUST BECAUSE A DEALERSHIP DOESN'T WANT TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND THEIR WORD. PLEASE HELP ME TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED, AS TALKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP DIRECTLY HAS GOTTEN ME NOWHERE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Jan 18, 2017, crash
PLEASE SEE COMPLAINT I SENT TO CHRYSLER WITH DOCUMENTS. YOUR LIST BEFORE ONLY LET ME SELECT 4 TOPICS THAT I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH. *TR
Power train, Jan 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Wheels, Jan 17, 2017
PURCHASED BRAND NEW DODGE 1500. HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHEN ON (GO ON AND OFF) DEALERSHIP STATED IT HAS SEEN THE SAME ISSUE ON DIFFERENT DODGE RAM TRUCKS SAME AND DIFFERENT YEARS. ALSO TIRES HAVE BEEN WEARING EXTREME. WARRANTIED ONCE BUT ISSUE CONTINUES TO OCCUR. WARRANTIED 2ND TIME 3 OF 4 TIRES NOW TRUCK PULLS DRASTICALLY LEFT INTO OTHER LANEA OF TRAFFIC. HAVE CONTACTED DODGE/CHRYSLER NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO RESOLVE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND DOCUMENTATION ON FILE WITH CHRYSLER AND DODGE DEALERSHIP. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ENCOUNTERS BOTH IN PERSON AND ON PHONE.
Power train, Jan 12, 2017
THE TRUCK STARTED ROLLING WHILE BEING PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS BEHIND THE TRUCK AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE HAD OCCURRED. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES OR DAMAGE. PARKING SHIFTER AND/OR RELEVANT EQUIPMENT MUST BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER. THE INCIDENT HAS BEEN RECORDED BY SURVEILLANCE CAMERA AND CAN BE PRESENTED UPON REQUEST.
Electrical system, Jan 11, 2017
THE HEADLAMPS ARE TOO DIM, CAN'T SEE AT NIGHT. ALL THE TIME
Power train, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jan 7, 2017, crash
ON NOVEMBER 05, 2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 1230 HOURS I WALKED OUT TO MY RAM 1500 PICK UP TRUCK, WHICH WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED IT UP. I PULLED THE TRUCK FORWARD IN MY DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY A FULL TRUCK LENGTH, PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK AND EXITED THE TRUCK, LEAVING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPEN. THE TRUCK WAS LEFT IDLING. I BEGAN TO WALK TO THE REAR OF MY TRUCK, WHERE A FRIEND WAS STANDING NEAR MY FLATBED TRAILER. THE PLAN WAS TO HOOK THE TRAILER UP TO THE TRUCK. AS I WAS WALKING TO THE REAR OF MY TRUCK, I OBSERVED THE TRUCK ROLLING BACKWARDS. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED AROUND AND BEGAN TO RUN BACK TO THE TRUCK. AS THE TRUCK WAS ROLLING, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CAUGHT THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE PARKED NEXT TO IT. AS I JUMP BACK IN THE TRUCK I CHECK THE SHIFT INDICATOR AND OBSERVED IT TO BE IN PARK WHILE ROLLING. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS THEN PUSHED BACKWARDS AND INTO THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER. I THEN STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP.
Power train, Jan 7, 2017, crash
TRUCK ROLLED AWAY DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE ROAD WHILE IN PARK. DID NOT CAUSE ANY DAMAGE BUT IS UNSAFE FOR KIDS PLAYING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Power train, Jan 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE, SERVICE SHIFT, AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE "PCM OFF" WARNING MESSAGE ALSO ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,700.
Power train, Dec 30, 2016
I PUT THE 2015 RAM 1500 INTO PARK AND REMOVED THE KEY, WHEN I STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE IT STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND APPLY THE BRAKE. I PUT THE KEY BACK INTO THE IGNITION AND THE PARK INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. I PULLED THE VEHICLE FORWARD AND PUT IT INTO PARK AGAIN, WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AGAIN. I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE FORWARD AGAIN, I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THIS TIME THE VEHICLE STAYED IN PARK AND DID NOT ROLL BACKWARDS.
Electrical system, Dec 29, 2016
WHILE BOTH DRIVING, ACCELERATING, STOPPED, STARTING, SLOWING AND PARKED, THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SPECIFICALLY THE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE THE DASH BOARD ON THE RPM AND SPEEDOMETER GAUGES, START BLINKING (LIKE A STROBE) WHICH IS A HUGE DISTRACTION. THE ONLY REMEDY IS TO TURN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ALL THE WAY UP, TO WHERE THEY SHOULD BE WHILE DRIVING DURING DAYTIME CONDITIONS. THIS CAUSES A HUGE DISTRACTION SINCE THE INTERIOR IS FULLY ILLUMINATED ON DARK ROADS. DUE TO THE HORRIBLE RAM DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHTS WHICH DON'T PROJECT ANYTHING, THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM TRYING TO NAVIGATE ROADWAYS WITH EITHER THE BLINKING DASHBOARD OR THE LIGHTS ALL THE WAY UP. *TR
Power train, Dec 28, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN A HILL 75 FEET AND CRASHED INTO TREES. THE TRANSMISSION MADE CONTACT WITH A THREE FOOT DIAMETER ROCK, WHICH CRACKED THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND BENT THE DRIVESHAFT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE MAY BE PART OF NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE16014 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Power train, Air bags, Dec 27, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A MOBILE HOME. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BODY DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Dec 26, 2016
STOPPED AT MAIL BOX ON 3% INCLINE. PUT TRUCK IN PARK AND SET THE PARK BRAKE. JUMPED OUT WITH THE DOOR OPEN TO GET THE MAIL. TRUCK SLOWLY STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD. I JUMPED BACK IN THE TRUCK TO STOP THE ROLL BUT IT ALREADY STOPPED AFTER ABOUT 3 FEET. I LOOKED AND IT WAS STILL IN PARK. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS SAME THING HAS HAPPENED.
Air bags, Dec 25, 2016, crash
ROLLED THREE TIMES AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WINDY CON DITIONS STRAIGHT ROAD.. ...UPDATED 02/13/17 *BF *CN
Power train, Dec 24, 2016
MY TRUCK TONIGHT WAS IN PARK ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. SO WHILE IT WAS IN PARK HAD MY WIFE SIT IN TRUCK I PUSHED ON MY TRUCK WHILE MY SON WATCHED THE WHEELS. AND OF COURSE THE WHEELS MOVED AND MY TRUCK ROLLED BACK WHILE IN PARK.