2017 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 880 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 80 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 77 people were injured and 1 person 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 transmissionFeb 8, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 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 Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U11.
Campaign 18V100000 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
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyJul 7, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become inverted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T45.
Campaign 17V434000 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
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Dec 9, 2020
TRYING TO OBTAIN A FIX FOR THE SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE DIESEL EGR COOLER VB1 FROM OCTOBER 2019 THAT HAS TAKEN WAY TOO LONG. I HAVE MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT MULTIPLE RAM DEALERSHIPS AND THE THERE IS A WAIT LIST FOR THE PART. MEANWHILE I CONTINUE TO DRIVE A TRUCK THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE TO THE OCCUPANTS IN MY TRUCK OR MY HOME. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND I ASK THAT THE NTMVSA PUSH RAM TO MAKE THIS PART AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY OR HAVE THEM RECALL THE TRUCK ENTIRELY.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 5, 2020
THE ENGINE THE LIFTERS SOUND AND CANCEL THE CYLINDERS AND THE RADIO DOES NOT TURN ON AND DOES NOT WORK, THE AIR CONDITIONING, WINDOWS, LIGHTS ETC
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS DRAINED QUICKLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRESHAM CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (855 NE BURNSIDE RD, GRESHAM, OR 97030, (503) 743-0444) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RADIATOR LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON TONKIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (16800 SE MCLOUGHLIN BLVD, MILWAUKIE, OR 97267, (503) 258-5800) FOR A COOLANT FAN REPLACEMENT AND DIAGNOSED THERE WAS A SLOW RADIATOR LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Engine, Oct 20, 2020
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AND BROUGHT IT HOME AND WAS GOING THROUGH EVERYTHING AND FOUND OUT THAT THE OIL DIDNT EVEN REACH THE DIPSTICK AND IT TOOK 4 QUARTS TO FILL IT UP. I THEN CHECKED EVERYTHING ELSE AND MADE SURE IT WAS FINE. I DROVE THE TRUCK FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS ON AND OFF THE INTERSTATE AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO GO TO MY DR.S OFFICE IN CARTERSVILLE, GA. AND I WAS GOING ABOUT 55 MPH DOWN THE ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE LIMPED ITS WAY TO A PARKING LOT TO WHICH I SHUT IT OFF AND THEN STARTED IT BACK UP AND IT SEEMED GOOD ENOUGH TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THERE AND THEY PULLED CODES AND SAID THAT THE OIL PUMP ISNT GETTING ENOUGH OIL AND IT WAS LESS THAN A QUART. IT USED UP 4 QUARTS IN THAT TIME. I CANT TRUST THIS TO GOTO TENNESSEE WITH THIS GOING ON. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM? THIS IS PISS POOR ENGINEERING ON THE PART OF FCA TO BUILD A ENGINE THAT USES THAT MUCH OIL AND AT $9 A QUART ILL BE BROKE BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THOMPSONS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (126 FORNI RD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Oct 12, 2020, fire
WHY DRIVING MY 2017 ECODIESEL TRUCK WITH 38,500 MILES ON IT, ON HIGHWAY 80 ABOUT 55 TO 60 MILES PER HOUR MY TRUCK LOST POWER. MY WIFE NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE TIRE THATS THE SAME PLACE MY EXHUAST TAIL PIPE IS ON THIS TRUCK,MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS I OVER HEATED WHEN I LOST POWER BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE MY TEMP WAS 208 DEGREES. THE TRUCK WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WITH NO POWER I MANAGED TO GET IT OVER THE BRIDGE PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO THE STOP LIGHT AT THE END OF THE OFF RAMP,WHEN WE STOP AT THE LIGHT SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AMASSING THE TRUCK STILL RUNNING I PUT THOUGH THE ENTER SECTION PULLED OVER SHUT THE TRUCK OFF EVERYONE GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK SMOKE POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND FENDER WELLS, CALLED 911. THE TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSE. WITH FCA HAVING A RECALL ON THE EGR COOLER AN NO FIX THIS IS A PROBLEM. IN THE RECALL IT STATES IF THE EGR COOLER FAILS IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Engine, Sep 9, 2020
I OWN SUBJECT 2017 RAM ED TRUCK. OCT 25, 2019, FCA ISSUED A NEW SAFETY RECALL ADVANCE COMMUNICATION RE THE ECO DIESEL VB1 RECALL MATTER. DECEMBER 2019, I RECEIVED MY FIRST COMMUNICATION FROM FCA ON VB1. MAY 2020 I RECEIVED A SECOND LETTER ON VB1, IMPLORING ME TO TAKE MY TRUCK A DEALER AND OBTAIN THE REPAIR.I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SEVERAL DEALERS TO OBTAIN THE REPAIRS,AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO DO THE REPAIR. MOST RECENT DEALER CONTACT WAS LATE JULY, 2020. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM FCA, AS PROMISED THAT THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FCA HAS PUT ME IN A POSITION OF RISKING AN ENGINE FIRE EVERY TIME I USE THE TRUCK, I CAN NOT SELL THE TRUCK TO A DEALER DUE TO THE OUTSTANDING RECALL, AND AM AT RISK OF CAL DMV DECLINING THE LICENSE PLATE RENEWAL IN DECEMBER THIS YEAR. THIS UNREASONABLY SLOW RESPONSE BY FCA TO THIS SERIOUS ISSUE IS IMMORAL AND UNCONSIONABLE. PLEASE DEMAND IMMEDIATE ACTION OF FCA TO PROVIDE ALL THE PARTS TO THEIR DEALER NETWORK TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I AM USING THIS TRUCK NLY WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, AND AM BLOCKED FROM SELLING THE TRUCK.
Engine, Aug 25, 2020
I HAVE RECEIVED 2 SAFETY RECALL LETTERS CONCERNING THE DIESEL EGR COOLER ON MY 2017 RAM 1500. I HAVE CALLED MULTIPLE DEALERS AND THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME ANSWER. WE CAN'T SCHEDULE ANY REPAIR BECAUSE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ORDER THE PART. IN A CONVERSATION WITH FCA RECALL ASSISTANCE THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DEALERS ARE RESTRICTED ON THE NUMBER OF PARTS THEY CAN ORDER. THIS IS NOT A NEW RECALL AND FCAS LACK OF RESPONDING OVER THE COURSE OF 6 MONTHS IS JUST PLAIN WRONG. WHY ISSUE A RECALL IF THEY CAN'T AND WON'T PROVIDE THE PARTS? NO HELP GIVEN BY THE FCA ASSISTANCE STAFF. "WE CAN'T DO ANYTHING"
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 22, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT CALLED THE WILDER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM DEALER LOCATED AT 53 JETTA WAY, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DAVID TAYLOR CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP-RAM-FIAT (2052 US-641, MURRAY, KY 42071) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Jul 15, 2020
JUNE 1ST, WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 65MPH, THE TRUCK STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, REVED REAL HIGH, THEN LOST ALL POWER AND LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE CAME ON. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THE TRUCK HAD AROUND 57,000 MILES ON IT. TRUCK WAS DEAD ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS TOWED TO GRIEGER'S RAM (VALPARAISO,IN) WHERE IS START FOR OVER A MONTH WITHOUT BEING LOOKED AT AND NO RENTAL WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO DAVID TAYLOR'S RAM (MICHIGAN CITY,IN) WHERE IT WAS LOOKED AT WITHIN A FEW DAYS. THEY DEEMED THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE. THE NEW ENGINE HAS BEEN ORDERED BUT WILL NOT BE HERE UNTIL AT LEAST SEPTEMBER.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 9, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER LYNCH CHEVROLET OF MUKWONAGO (280 E WOLF RUN, MUKWONAGO, WI 53149) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. AN UPON OPENING THE HOOD THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES AROUND THE ENGINE CORDS AND WIRE. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE HIMSELF WITH WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LYNCH CHEVROLET OF MUKWONAGO FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Jun 27, 2020, fire
VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND LOST POWER BEFORE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Equipment, Jun 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V818000 (EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 20V036000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. MY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (4650 E PICKARD RD, MT PLEASANT, MI 48858) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Equipment, May 7, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 20V036000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 19V818000 (EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. CHAPMAN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (3800 N 89 TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, May 7, 2020
THIS IS A KNOWN RECURRING ISSUE ON DODGE RAMS. ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTOR THE BOLTS HOLDING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE HEAD SNAP OFF AND CREATE AN EXHAUST LEAK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO POSSIBLE ASPHYXIATION! I CALLED IN TO REGISTER A COMPLAINT AND I DON'T THINK IT WAS CODED AS A SAFETY ISSUE! DODGE CONTINUES TO IGNORE THE PROBLEM AND MAKE CONSUMERS PAY. THIS STARTED 5-6 YEARS AGO WHEN THEY DOWNSIZED THE BOLT. *TR
Engine, Apr 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABNORMAL SOUND CAME FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,453.
Power train, Engine, Apr 25, 2020
WE HAVE A RECALL FROM LAST YEAR THAT THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN OR IF IT WILL OR CAN BE FIXED ON OUR 2017 RAM 1500 ECO DIESEL DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARD (FIRE/EXPLOSION) OF THIS RECALL AND THAT THEY HAVE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO FIX IT, WE ASKED FOR A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL OURS COULD BE FIXED. THE DEALER REFUSED. SINCE IT'S BEEN AT LEAST 6 MONTHS WITH NO REPAIR IN SIGHT, WE DECIDED TO TRADE IT IN ON A NEW RAM. THE DEALER OFFERED US $12,000 LESS THAN WE STILL OWE ON THE RECALLED RAM DUE TO THE RECALL THAT CAN'T BE FIXED! WE ARE STUCK PAYING FOR A DANGEROUS LEMON AND BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO BUY IT BACK FOR WHAT WE STILL OWE. PLEASE HELP!!
Engine, Apr 1, 2020
MY TRUCK, 2017 RAM 1500 ECODESIEL, HAS BEEN LOOSING COOLANT AND I LOCATED THE RECALL ON THE EGR COOLER, NHTSA RECALL 19V-757. ON 3/31/2020, I CONTACTED GLOCKNER DODGE DEALER IN ASHLAND KY. THEY TOLD ME THE RECALL WAS A COMPUTER FLASH UPDATE AND THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE EGR COOLER. I THEN CONTACTED FCA US, RECALL DEPARTMENT AFTER I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP. TOLD HER THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING AND WAS TOLD, IF I WAS HAVING EGR COOLER ISSUES THE DEALERSHIP COULD REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECALL. THEN SHE TOLD ME TO GET MY TRUCK TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT. I CONTACTED PURE COUNTRY DEALERSHIP IN GRAYSON KY. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THEM ON 4/1/2020 AT 0900. END RESULT, RECEIPT SHOWS NO EXTERNAL LEAKS FOUND BUT MAY BE RELATED TO RECALL. HOWEVER, I'M TOLD THAT A REPLACEMENT PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. I CONTACTED FCA US, RECALL DEPARTMENT AGAIN. NOW I'M TOLD THAT THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHY THE PREVIOUS REP TOLD ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP COULD FIX IT. THEY SAY MY CLAIM IS SUBMITTED TO A SPECIALIST FOR REVIEW. MY FCA US CLAIM NUMBER IS76030552. 1) WHY HAVE A RECALL IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED? 2) IT HAS BEEN APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ISSUES, AND STILL NO VIABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM? 3) FCA US ADMITS THAT VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR DUE TO EGR DEFECT. SO I'M DRIVING AROUND, WHAT A TIME BOMB. 4) WHO IS RESPONSIBLE IF A FIRE WOULD OCCUR AND MY CHILDREN ARE INJURED? 5) APPARENTLY, FCA US SOLD VEHICLES TO US CUSTOMERS THAT THEY CANNOT FIX. 6) HOW LONG WILL NHTSA PERMIT THESE VEHICLES TO BE ON THE ROAD, SAFETY HAZARD OF FIRES? OR HOW LONG WILL NHTSA GIVE FCA US TO FIX THE ISSUE? IS IT OPTIONAL FOR FCA US TO COMPLY WITH THE RECALL OR NOT?
Engine, Mar 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER BOYD CHRYSLER/JEEP LOCATED AT 1123 E. ATLANTIC ST. SOUTH HILL, VA AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Engine, Mar 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V818000 (EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 20V036000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER BOB MARIANO CJDR LOCATED AT (146 MANCHESTER ST, CONCORD, NH 03301 (603) 556-8616) AND BONNEVILLE AND SON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (625 HOOKSETT RD, MANCHESTER, NH 03104 (877) 227-1827) WHO STATED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Mar 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS RISING AND WAS NOT AWARE IF ANY WARNING LIGHT WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A NEAR GAS STATION. THE HOOD WAS OPENED AND SAW STEAM EXITING THE RADIATOR AND ANTIFREEZE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE AND THEN AFTER 3 DAYS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER ANDERSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 3920 AZ-95, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86404, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING ERG COOLER TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,543.*DT*JB
Power train, Engine, Feb 22, 2020
THIS VEHICLE HAS TERRIBLE PEDAL LAG. WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR, THERE IS A 2-6 SECOND LAG RESPONSE TO ACCELERATE. WHILE MOVING FORWARD AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, WHEN THE LAG CATCHES UP TO THE ACCELERATOR IT'S LIKE IT KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR (JERKS) AND ADVANCES. TAKING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION IS THE WORSE BECAUSE IT'S FRIGHTING - YOU DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THE LAG WILL TAKE TO RECOVER. WHEN IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ACCELERATING TO PASS SOMEONE, THE LAG DOES THE SAME THING. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, UNLESS YOU ACCELERATE VERY SLOWLY, AND KEEP YOUR SPEED SLOW. I'VE DRIVEN THIS TRUCK FOR 13 MONTHS NOW. THE DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WILL GO AWAY AS YOU DRIVE IT ..WELL, IT HASN'T.
Power train, Engine, Feb 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V818000 (ENGINE) AND 20V036000(POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Jan 27, 2020
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. GARBER AUTOMALL LOCATED AT 3360 US-17, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043 (904) 264-2442 WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS TAKEN. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FAILURE AFTER DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THAT 1 GALLON OF OIL WAS BEGIN USED WITHIN 400 MILES OF DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN AT THE SAME DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,850. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *LN *AS