2016 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,544 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 91 involved a crash and 36 involved a fire. 73 people were injured and 5 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorJan 16, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
Campaign 25V010000 on NHTSA.gov
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
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
Power train, driveline, differential unitMar 23, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T20.
Campaign 17V198000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftMay 16, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.
A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S32.
Campaign 16V301000 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
Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireOct 16, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R58.
Campaign 15V663000 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
Representative owner complaints
1,544 reports, newest first.
Steering, Jun 14, 2018
ACCORDING TO DIAGNOSTICS DONE ON THE TRUCK, THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE POWER STEERING HAS SHORTED OUT. THIS IS THE SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF TRUCKS SUBJECTED TO THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. UNFORTUNATELY WHEN SEARCHING BY MY VIN, MY TRUCK DOESN'T SEEM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THIS IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
Vehicle speed control, May 26, 2018
MY TRUCK HAS JUST AT 36,000 MILES AND IS A 2016. AT AROUND 34,000 THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN WORKING PROPERLY. THE ON/OFF BUTTON DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER IF THE TRUCK IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. IT DECIDES WHEN IT WANTS TO TURN ON OR NOT. MAY GO DAYS WITHOUT WORKING, MAY WORK FINE ONE DAY, AND THEN NOT WORK AGAIN FOR DAYS. IT IS GOING TO THE DEALER TODAY - IT NOW HAS 35,966. I WOULD HOPE IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY, BUT MORE TO COME. I FIRST NOTICED THIS AROUND APRIL 23, 2018 WHEN I STARTED MY NEW JOB AND NOW DRIVE 40 MILES BACK AND FORTH TO WORK.
Suspension, Wheels, May 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT VIBRATION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BONNEVILLE AND SON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (625 HOOKSETT RD, MANCHESTER, NH) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED TIRE MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOSS MOTORS (133 PORTSMOUTH AVE, EXETER, NH), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,600. *TT
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, May 21, 2018
I KEEP HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE TRUCK. THE PLUGIN AREAS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE REAR PASSENGER KEEPS BURNING OUT FUSES. I AM ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL ACTING LIKE IT HAS A SHORT TURNING ITSELF ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE OR IN THE DRIVE WAY AS WELL.
Structure, May 20, 2018
THE TAILGATE COMES OPEN SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING. THE TAILGATE DID NOT HAVE ANY CARGO AGAINST IT. THE TAILGATE HAS CAME OPEN SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST TWO MONTHS. LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ON 5/18/2018.
Power train, Structure, May 20, 2018, crash
VEHICLE WAS POINTED DOWNHILL ON A CONCRETE DRIVEWAY WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED WHICH WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 1200 POUNDS. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK, THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED AND THE ENGINE OFF. A WHEEL CHOCK WAS PLACED IN FRONT (DOWNHILL SIDE) OF THE DRIVERS REAR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT UNDISTRIBUTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MINUTES WHEN IT BEGAN TO ROLL DOWNHILL ON ITS OWN. IT CAME TO REST IN A DITCH.
Electrical system, Engine, May 13, 2018
I HAVE A 2016 RAM ECODIESEL FULLY LOADED LIMITED 1500 AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT THIS PAST YEAR. I HAVE GONE TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND NONE OF THEM CAN FIX THE VEHICLE IT ONLY HAS 40K MILES ON IT AND IS IN PERFECT CONDITION OTHER THAN NOW IT IS OVERHEATING AND THE FAN IS ON CONSTANTLY. I BELIEVE MAYBE THERE IS A LEAK IN THE COOLANT LINE? I DON'T KNOW, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN USELESS, I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIPS WITH THE PROBLEM ABOUT 10 TIMES. WHAT DO I DO? IT WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE VEHICLE AND I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO BE GOING THROUGH THIS. HOW DO I GET RAM TO RESPOND? WHO DO I CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THEM?
Other or unspecified, May 10, 2018
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SOUNDS LIKE ITS LEAKING AT START UP
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, May 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, POWERED OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCPEEK'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF ANAHEIM (1221 S AUTO CENTER DR., ANAHEIM, CA 92806, (714) 635-2340), BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SERVICE ELECTRONIC CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD INADVERTENTLY DECELERATE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (TATE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP, 7429 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061, (410) 690- 3901) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND ECU/COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AND REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Parking brake, Power train, Apr 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2016 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER (MEADOWLAND OF CARMEL, 1952 US-6, CARMEL, NY 10512, 833-225-9640, 845-842-1066) WAS NOTIFIED AND INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED NINE TSBS FOR THE POWER TRAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Apr 8, 2018, crash
I WAS IN THE ACCIDENT JANUARY 17, 2018 IN MY AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF AND IT IN MY SEATBELT DID NOT WORK DID NOT ENGAGE SO WHEN I HIT A TRUCK A LEG SLIPPED UNDERNEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GOT BRUISED REALLY BAD NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF IN MY SEATBELT WOULD NOT HOLD ME IN THE SEAT I SLID DOWN THE SEAT SEAT .ON FEBRUARY 9 I HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR THE HOSPITAL TO EMERGENCY I HAD AN EMBOLISM THROUGH MY LOAN AND THEY THINK IT CAME FROM MY LEFT LEG THERE'S A BIG CLOT IN MY LEFT LEG NOW AND IN MY LOV ON FEBRUARY 9 I HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR THE HOSPITAL THROUGH EMERGENCY I HAD AN EMBOLISM THROUGH MY LOAN AND THEY THINK IT CAME FROM MY LEFT LEG THERE'S A BIG CLOT IN MY LEFT LEG NOW AND IN MY LUNG, I COULD NOT BREATHE AT ALL BECAUSE I HAD NO OXYGEN IN MY BLOOD BECAUSE THE BLOOD CLOT BUT I HAD OVER $10,000 OF DAMAGE ON MY TRUCK AND IN THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF AT ALL NOR DID THE SIDE AIRBAGS GO OFF ON JANUARY 17, 2018 IN NORTH CAROLINA THEY HAD A GIANT SNOWSTORM I CAME ON THE ROAD UP TO THE HIGHWAY IN MARKSVILLE N.C. IN THE CAR SLID INTO ANOTHER TRUCK FLIPPED AROUND THREE TIMES AND LANDED IN THE DITCH WITH THE WHEELS OFF THE GROUND I DIDN'T REALIZE TILL AFTER THAT THE BRUISE ON MY LEG HAD CAUSED THE CLOT. *DSY* *BF *TT *TR
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Apr 7, 2018
HIGH SPEED VIBRATION STARTING AROUND 60 MPH ONLY GET WORST AS YOU SPEED UP.. ONE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE ECO. SYSTEM KICKING IN , ANOTHER SAID THERE WASN'T NO PROBLEM. BUT I NOW THERE'S ONE. TO MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE.
Electrical system, Mar 19, 2018
2016 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE UCONNECT SYSTEM IN VEHICLE. *LD CONSUMER SENT IN ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A WARRANTY THAT WAS BEING OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OFFER WAS NOT MUTUALLY AGREEABLE. *JS *JS
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Mar 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED AND THE REAR END RAISED 18 INCHES. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CHECK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST SIX MONTHS. THE DEALER (PATRIOT CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, 916 S GEORGE NIGH EXPRESSWAY, MCALESTER, OK 74501) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Air bags, Mar 16, 2018
TAKAYUKI RECALL-ALERTED BY DEALER THAT AIRBAG WIRING HAS AN ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORT IN IT. THIS DETERMINED AS OF 3-15-2018
Power train, Service brakes, Mar 12, 2018
MY VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WHILE IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 35 DEGREES AND IT WAS JUST STARTED AND MOVED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO DRIVE OR PARK. IT HAD TO BE SHUT OFF AND THEN RE-STARTED TO RESET THE SHIFTER ACTIVITY. THIS IS A ROTARY SHIFTER NOB VEHICLE.
Power train, Mar 9, 2018
2016 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH ROTARY SHIFTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WHILE THE CONSUME WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED UPON HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER REQUIRED SURGERY ON HIS LEGS FROM BEING RAN OVER. *JS
Power train, Feb 18, 2018, crash
MY WIFE AND I WERE SHOPPING AT OUR LOCAL TARGET .WHEN I GOT BACK INTO MY TRUCK I WAS BACKING UP AND THOUGHT I HAD HIT A SHOPPING CART. I PULLED TRUCK BACK HALF WAY INTO THE PARKING SPOT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED .I PUT TRUCK IN PARK. GOT HALF WAY OUT OF THE TRUCK BEFORE REALIZING IT POPPED OUT OF PARK. WAS ABLE TO HOP BACK IN BUT BY THAT TIME MY TRUCK HIT A VEHICLE THAT WAS IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OTHER PARTY'S VEHICLE AS WELL AS MY TRUCK .THEIR VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OWNERS WERE NOT IN VEHICLE AT THAT TIME.
Suspension, Feb 12, 2018, crash
KNUCKLE BROKE AT TIE ROD WHEN ENTERING A TURN ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH CAUSING SPIN OUT AND ACCIDENT BETWEEN VEHICLE AND SEMI. WHEN ENTERING TURN HIT SOME SLUSH FELT SOMETHING FUNNY THEN VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. THERE IS NO DAMAGE ON THE WHEEL OR TIRE ALL CONTACT FROM CRASH AT FRONT OF VEHICLE IS AT SIDE VIEW MIRROR TO THE TOP OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE ROADS ARE SMOOTH WITH NO POT HOLES, CRACKS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND. THE SURFACE WAS WET. THE VEHICLE DID NOT LEAVE THE ROAD SURFACE.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 12, 2018
I HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE FROM THE BEGINNING. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES FOR MORE THEN A DAY EACH TIME. THEY CONTINUE TO TELL ME ITS FIXED, CHANGE SENSORS, MIRRORS, SEATS ETC. THIS LAST TIME WAS DANGEROUS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 40MPH WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND WHILE IN PARK IT REDLINED, REVVING THE ENGINE UNTIL I SHUT IT OFF. THIS IS THE 7TH TIME NOW ITS AT THE DEALERSHIP. IT HAS BEEN THERE FOR 3 DAYS NOW AND THEY CAN NOT TELL ME ANYTHING. I FEEL AS THOUGH I AM GETTING NO HELP WITH THIS SITUATION.
Power train, Feb 12, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MIKE SMITH CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE AT (409) 840-3560 (LOCATED AT 1945 I-10 SOUTH, BEAUMONT, TX 77701) WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. *TR
Suspension, Feb 5, 2018
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION QUIT FUNCTIONING ALL TOGETHER DEALERS BACKED WITH SAME ISSUE ON LARGE # OF VEHICLES. WAS INFORMED PARTS TO FIX ARE BACKORDERED AND CAN'T BE TOLD IF IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE IN THIS CONDITION OR NOT. WAS TOLD WE ARE VERY AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT NOT A REASONABLE TIME OR FIX THAT WILL PREVENT ISSUE FROM REACCURING. NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAYS 70MPH.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Feb 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SERVICE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLOWED DOWN, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE GEAR BACK INTO DRIVE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING WHEN IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. IN ORDER TO PLACE THE VEHICLE ON THE TOW TRUCK, THE VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE A SWITCH UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM FLIPPED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE ATTACHED TO THE TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER (TELEGRAPH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP, 12000 TELEGRAPH ROAD, TAYLOR, MI 48180) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE KEPT THERE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT AT THE DEALER FOR FOUR DAYS UNTIL THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN ACCESS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE CODES CONFIRMED THE FAILURE, BUT THE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SWITCH GEARS, THE TECHNICIAN DISCONNECTED AND THEN RECONNECTED THE BATTERY. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE REPEATED A SECOND TIME AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COMPLAINT WOULD NOT BE ESCALATED AND WAS OFFERED A FREE TIRE ROTATION. THE VIN SEARCH REVEALED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Power train, Feb 3, 2018, crash
THE TRANSMISSION KNOB SHIFTED FROM PARK (P) TO DRIVE (D) WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND NOBODY WAS IN THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK MOVED FORWARD INCLUDING TOWING A RV TRAILER AND DROVE ACROSS THE ROAD SMASHING INTO A TENT TRAILER. THE TRUCK HAD DRIVEN 500 MILES NON STOP THAT DAY.