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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INACCURATE INFORMATION. THE DRIVER WAS UNAWARE OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH MORE THAN TEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE TANK. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. UPDATED 06/23/2017*JS
Wheels, Mar 1, 2017
I HAVE HAD 2 TIRES SPONTANEOUSLY FAIL IN LAST TWO WEEKS. THE FIRST WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED 2200 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. THE SECOND BLEW OUT WHILE I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 5MPH. BOTH TIRES APPEARED TO FAIL IN THE SAME WAY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE SIDEWALK ACROSS THE TREAD.
Other or unspecified, Feb 21, 2017, crash
ROTARY KNOB DOES NOT INDICATE THAT VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK. CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND GARAGE AS IT TOOK OFF AFTER EXITING TRUCK. CANNOT CONFIRM IF THE KNOB WAS ACTUALLY TURNED TO PARK. MAIN CONCERN IS WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF FAMILY MEMBERS, KIDS, WERE IN THE GARAGE. I MYSELF NARROWLY ESCAPED BEING PINNED AGAINST SECOND CAR IN GARAGE THAT ALSO GOT HIT.
Power train, Feb 18, 2017, crash
LOCATION - FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. TIME - 5PM ON 11/25/2016 THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 50 FT AROUND THE CORNER OF THE BUILDING INTO A PARKING LOT ON FLAT GROUND, BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE DIAL SHIFTER WAS THEN TURNED TO THE LEFT TO SELECT PARK AT WHICH TIME THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STEPPING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND BEFORE THE DRIVER COULD EVEN CLOSE THE DOOR THE VEHICLE STARTED TO CREEP FORWARD. DUE TO THE SLICK CONDITIONS IN THE PARKING LOT THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CATCH UP WITH THE VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 10 FT BEFORE MAKING CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT AS THE DRIVER REENTERED THE VEHICLE AND BROUGHT IT TO A STOP AGAIN. NO ONE WAS HURT AND ONLY MINOR COSMETIC DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO THE TWO VEHICLES. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE RAM 1500 BY THE DEALER SHOWED ICE BUILDUP AROUND THE PARK RELEASE PREVENTING IT FROM WORKING PROPERLY.
Power train, Feb 14, 2017
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN MY DRIVEWAY WITH MY WIFE IN PASSENGER SEAT. I HAD TO RUN AFTER IT AND AS SOON AS I OPENED DRIVER DOOR IT CAME TO A FULL STOP. VEHICLE WAS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODE AT THE TIME. AGAIN VEHICLE WAS IN PARK!
Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Feb 5, 2017
MY TRUCK ROLLED BACK ABOUT 6 FT IN MY DRIVE WAY WHILE IT WAS PARKED ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER GETTING OUT THE TRUCK. I MOVED THE TRUCK BACK AND ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER IT ROLLED BACK 4 FT. I THEN MOVED IT AGAIN AND PUT THE PARKING BREAK ON WITH NO MOVEMENT MY DRIVEWAY HAS A SMALL INCLINE AROUND 3-4%.
Power train, Feb 2, 2017
I HAD RECEIVED THIS DODGE RAM AS A RENTAL WHILE MY TRUCK WAS GETTING BODY WORK DONE. BEFORE I PICKED UP MY SON AT SCHOOL I STOPPED AT MY HOUSE TO EMPTY OUT SOME WORK TOOLS TO MAKE ROOM FOR HIM. I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK WITH THE ROTARY DIAL ON A SLIGHT INCLINE ON MY LANEWAY I SHUT THE TRUCK OFF AND WALKED TOWARDS MY FRONT DOOR. AS I WALKED AWAY FROM THE TRUCK I HEARD THE SNOW COMPRESSING BEHIND ME. I TURNED AROUND AND SEEN THE TRUCK ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN MY LANEWAY. MY REACTION WAS TO CHASE THE TRUCK THINKING I MUST HAVE FORGOT TO PUT IT IN PARK. I CAUGHT UP WITH THE TRUCK THREW THE DOOR OPEN AND JUMPED IN. I PUT THE BRAKE ON AND NOTICED IT WAS IN PARK. I TURNED THE TRUCK ON AND DROVE IT BACK UP THE LANEWAY. I THEN TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK AGAIN AND LET MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. IT ROLLED BACK AGAIN SO I DROVE IT FORWARD AGAIN AND TRIED PARK AGAIN WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND IT ROLLED BACK AGAIN. I THEN TURNED THE TRUCK AROUND AND BACKED UP THE LANEWAY AND PUT IT IN PARK AND LET OFF THE BRAKE. THE TRUCK THEN ENGAGED IN PARK BUT WOULD THEN CHUG ITS WAY DOWN THE LANEWAY BUT IN A SLOWER MANNER. AFTER PICKING UP MY BOY AT SCHOOL I PARKED MY TRUCK IN MY SHOP AND WENT IN THE HOUSE. AFTER HALF AN HOUR MY ADRENALINE WORE OFF AND MY HAND, WRIST AND ARM STARTED TO HURT. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND RECEIVED X-RAYS, I ENDED UP TEARING MY LIMB MUSCLES FROM OPENING THE DOOR HANDLE AND JUMPING INTO THE TRUCK. I CALLED THE RENTAL COMPANY TO LET THEM KNOW AND DEMANDED A DIFFERENT VEHICLE. I DO HAVE PICTURES OF THE REGISTRATION FROM THE RENTAL COMPANY AND MY DOCTORS NOTES ON MY PHONE BUT I AM HAVING DIFFICULTIES UPLOADING THEM TO MY COMPUTER RIGHT NOW. *TR
Steering, Jan 30, 2017
STEERING WHEEL POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THERE IS A INTERMITTENT POPPING NOISE BEHIND THE DASHBOARD AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN . AT TIMES I CAN FEEL VIBRATION OF THE POP BEING TRANSFERRED UP THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND INTO MY HANDS. THIS POPPING NOISE STARTED A MONTH AND A HALF AGO AND IS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE, MORE FREQUENT, AND HAS MIGRATED WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AS WELL. THIS POPPING NOISE HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ON CITY STREETS. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN TO THE SELLING DEALER THREE TIMES AND THEY WON'T LOOK AT IT AGAIN UNTIL A CHRYSLER TECH REP IS AVAILABLE. THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THAT WILL BE. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY ALSO DON'T KNOW WHEN A CHRYSLER TECH REP WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jan 25, 2017, crash
THE 2016 RAM 1500, WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER COLLISION. NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED DURING THE ROLLOVER EVENT..UPDATED 02/02/17 *BF UPDATED 09/18/2017*JS *CN
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED BETWEEN 500 TO 1,000 MILES APART WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Power train, Jan 23, 2017, crash
VEHICLE WAS BACKED INTO A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. STARTED VEHICLE AND PULLED FORWARD OUT OF GARAGE. PLACED VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. UPON EXITING, VEHICLE BEGAN TRAVELING IN REVERSE AND TRAVELED BACKWARDS INTO THE GARAGE HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE WALL. HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 8.5 MONTHS AND APPROX. 21,000 MILES AND IS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE "ROTARY SHIFTER". HAVE NOTICED A FEW OTHER OCCASIONS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN PARK AND AN ONSCREEN WARNING CAME UP "VEHICLE NOT IN PARK". 17 DAYS PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND WHEN THE OWNER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CAME TO THE REAR, HE NOTICED THE REVERSE LIGHTS WERE ON HOWEVER THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE DUE THE INCLINE IT WAS PARKED ON. I BELIEVE THE ROTARY SHIFTER FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY.
Power train, Jan 21, 2017
WHILE TRUCK IS SITTING IN PARK AND UNATTENDED, THE TRUCK WILL ROLL BACKWARDS SOMETIME A COUPLE INCHES SOMETIMES A FEW YARDS
Power train, Jan 19, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE SHIFT SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION, THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RE-ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS DRAGGED DOWN A HILL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH TWO TREES, A SWING SET, AND ALSO A PROPANE TANK. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERAL FRACTURED RIBS, FRACTURED STERNUM, BRUISED LUNGS, FRACTURED RIGHT SHOULDER, TORN MUSCLES, ELBOW CONTUSION, AND MULTIPLE LACERATIONS WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,621. UPDATED 03/01/17 *BF *CN
Power train, Jan 18, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE GEAR SHIFTED TO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Power train, Jan 12, 2017, crash
ON JULY 29, 2016, I BACKED THE TRUCK OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PLACED THE ROTARY SHIFT KNOB IN PARK. I STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING TO GRAB SOMETHING OUT OF THE GARAGE. AS I STEPPED POUT THE VEHICLE START MOVING FORWARD AT IDLE SPEED. I TRIED TO STEP IN ( THE DOOR WAS STILL OPEN) TO STEP ON THE BRAKE, BUT AS IT ENTERED THE GARAGE, THE DOOR WAS BEING PUSHED SHUT. I BACKED OUT JUST PRIOR TO BEING CRUSHED BY THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE TRUCKED CONTINUED FORWARD, SMASHING THRU THE BACK OF THE GARAGE WALL AND CAME TO A STOP WITH THE BUMPER ABOUT A FOOT THROUGH THE WALL. *TR
Power train, Jan 12, 2017, crash
MY TRUCK JUMPS FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SHIFT KNOB ON 06/08/2016 THE TRUCK SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND RAN ACROSS THE ROAD BACKWARDS DOING APPROX. 6000.00 IN DAMAGE I THOUGHT I LEFT IT IN REVERSE I HAVE SINCE WITINESSED IT DOING IT ON ITS OWN AND MY WIFE SAW IT ON TWO OCASIONS. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN I STOPPED IN FRONT OF A GATE AT MY BUSINESS AND WHILE UNLOCKING AND OPENING THE GATE THE TRUCK RAN BACKWARDS ACROSS THE ROAD TO THE PARKING LOT OF ANOTHER BUSINESS STRIKING A TREE AND THE BANK CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE.I EXITED THE TRUCK LEFT THE DOOR OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNING BUT IT HAD TO SET THERE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE IT TOOK OFF.
Power train, Jan 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT JUMPED INTO THE VEHICLE, APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500.
Power train, Jan 3, 2017
WHILE TRUCK IS PLACED IN PARK IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACK WHILE ON HILL. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. PARKING BREAK IS NOT ALWAYS STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD WIGHT OF TRUCK ON INCLINE.
Power train, Dec 30, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, IT REVERSED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK A POLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Dec 30, 2016
MY 2016 RAM 1500 BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 ROLLED AWAY AFTER BEING PARKED. IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES THEN I HEARD A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE, TURNED AROUND AS MY TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL AND JERK DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS A SLIGHT INCLINE. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO MY TRUCK AND STOP IT BEFORE IT HIT THE PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT FOR 2 DAYS AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO CODES RECORDED ON THE TRUCK AND THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE ROLL AWAY. I HAVE ONLY HAD MY TRUCK FOR 6 WEEKS AND IT HAS LESS THAN 1200 MILES ON IT.
Other or unspecified, Dec 30, 2016
THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK AND TURNED ON AND NOT MOVING ON A FLAT SURFACE IN A PARKING GARAGE WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. AS I ATTEMPTED TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE IT STARTED TO ROLL. I AM 4'11 AND THE TRUCK DID NOT HAVE A STEP. I ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB INTO THE VEHICLE TWICE AND ON THE SECOND TIME I FELL TO THE GROUND AND INJURED MY LEFT KNEE AS I COULD NOT GET PROPER FOOTING TO GET INTO THE TRUCK. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE BY GETTING HIS FOOT TO THE BREAK AS THE SHIFT KNOB WOULD NOT WORK. *****THIS IS A TRUCK THAT WAS RENTED FROM BUDGET RENTAL CAR******
Power train, Dec 30, 2016
ON DEC 22 I PULLED UP TO MY FIANC'S SCHOOL PUT THE 2016 RAM 1500 IN PARK MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BREAK. I TOOK MY SEATBELT OFF AND SO DID MY FIANC. TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BREAK AND THE TRUCK WENT FORWARD. LOOKED DOWN VERIFIED THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK FIANCE VERIFIED ALSO AND THE D LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON MY DIAL SHIFTER BUT WAS TURNED TO PARK. PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON TURNED THE KEY OF TURNED THE KEY BACK ON AND LOW AND BEHOLD IT WAS IN PARK AND P WAS LIT UP. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS ROLLED FORWARD WHILE IN PARK. LAST TIME IT TOOK MY GARAGE DOOR OUT. I FILED A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT 10936408 ABOUT THAT INCIDENT BUT WANTED TO PUT IN A COMPLAINT FOR THIS INCIDENT ALSO. THIS IS GETTING TO BE QUITE DANGEROUS. I DO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN I PARK NOW. HARD HABIT TO GET INTO WHEN YOUR VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC BUT I AM GETTING IN THE HABIT. I AM JUST HAPPY THAT IT WAS AFTER SCHOOL HOURS AND NO LITTLE KIDS WALKED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED THAT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD REAL BAD.. THIS HAPPENED IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL PARKING LOT TRUCK WAS AT A FULL STOP AND SHIFTER WAS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO PARK BUT D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING ONCE THE TRUCK DROVE FORWARD ON ITS OWN UNTIL KEY WAS SHUT OFF AND WHAT APPEARS TO ME IT RESET THE COMPUTER SO IT WENT TO PARK WHEN KEY WAS TURNED ON AGAIN.
Other or unspecified, Dec 23, 2016
I PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK. IT WAS DARK OUT. I STEPPED OUT OF MY VEHICLE ONTO THE HIGHWAY TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THE MOON. AS MY FEET HIT THE PAVEMENT THE TRUCK BEGIN TO ROLL IN REVERSE. I WAS HIT BY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THROWN TO THE GROUND. I ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE BEING RUN OVER BY THE TIRE. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO GO IN REVERSE AND I CHASED AFTER THE VEHICLE PURE ADRENALINE WAS ALL THAT KEPT ME GOING. I THEN ATTEMPTED TO JUMP INTO THE MOVING VEHICLE. I WAS DRAGGED A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE PULLING MYSELF INTO THE TRUCK CAB. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BRINGING THE TRUCK TO A STOP. I LOOKED AT THE DIAL SHIFTER AND IT STILL SAID IT WAS IN PARK. I SUFFERED BRUISING AND A DECENT SIZED CONTUSION TO MY RIGHT LEG AND SOME BRUISED RIBS. I AM VERY FORTUNATE TO BE AGILE ENOUGH TO HAVE ESCAPED WORSE INJURIES.
Power train, Dec 23, 2016
VEHICLE HAS ROLLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ABOUT 8 FEET FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION WHEN PARKED. VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO PARK. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT SET. ENGINE WAS OFF IN ALL CASES
Wheels, Dec 22, 2016
DRIVING ON A FLAT ASPHALT ROAD AT 40 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SHOULDER AND LOOK AT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS OPENED UP SIDEWALL TO SIDEWALK.TIRE HAS 25000 MILES. I DIDN'T RUN OVER ANYTHING AND THE ROADS WERE NORMAL.TEMPETURE WAS 40 AND ROADS WERE DRY. NOT GOOD TIRES. GOODYEAR SRA 275 R 60 20