2018 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 662 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 25 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 25 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorSep 11, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 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 September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 83C, 91C, and 92C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.
Campaign 25V592000 on NHTSA.gov
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
Power train, driveline, driveshaftApr 25, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
Campaign 19V324000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assemblyAug 23, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.
If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.
Campaign 18V556000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraJun 14, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
Campaign 18V398000 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 transmissionMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Campaign 18V280000 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
Representative owner complaints
662 reports, newest first.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 10, 2020
THE PEDAL LAG WHILE TAKIN OFF FROM STOP THE PEDAL POSITION FREQUENCY ISNT CONSISTENT LOSS OF MPG COMPLETELY STOCK TRUCK ECO DIESEL CAN EVEN GET ABOVE 19MPG AVG LOSS OF POWER MPG AND PEDAL LAG ALONG WITH JUNK EMISSIONS THAT DESTROY ENGINES THEREFORE HAVE TO MAKE MORE PARTS OR TRUCKS ETC USING MORE FUEL TO POWER THESE MANUFACTURING PLANTS
Steering, Suspension, Jul 4, 2020
STARTED HAVING TROUBLE IN THE STEERING. TIGHTENING UP AND HARD TO STEER. SOME THING WAS WRONG WITH THE STEERING SHAFT. AND WITH THIS BAD IT CAUSED THE RACK AND PINION TO GO BAD. COULDN'T GET IT PROGRAMMED AFTER THE SHAFT WAS FIXED BECAUSE OF THE RACK AND PINION. SO ITS IN THE SHOP NOW AND WILL BE IN THERE FOR OVER 2 WEEKS WAITING ON THE RACK AND PINION.I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK JUST OVER A YEAR AND I'M HAVING TO PUT OVER 3000.00 IN IT. IT WAS HARD TO STEER GOING AROUND A CORNER. THE WHEEL WOULD STICK AND I WOULD HAVE TO TURN IT BACK. TRYING TO BACK UP THE WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 3, 2020
MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE 8.4 UCONNECT RADIO. THE RADIO (HEAD UNIT) HAS MISFUNCTIONED AND DRAINS THE BATTERY UNTIL DEAD. AN ATTEMPT TO FLASH THE HEAD UNIT BY THE DEALER WAS ATTEMPTED BUT FAILED. THIS WAS DONE ON JUNE 17TH. THE DEALER THEN PUT AN ORDER IN FOR A NEW RADIO TO FCA. IT HAS NOW BEEN 2 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE. THE VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE WITH NO ETA GIVEN BY FCA FOR THE NEW RADIO. THIS PROBLEM CAN LEAVE OWNERS OF RAM 1500 TRUCKS STRANDED WITH WIFI , ASSIST AND SOS FUNCTIONS UNAVAILABLE IN A TRUCK THAT HAS NO POWER. FCA DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL IN PLACE AND THE DEALER HAS INDICATED THEY HAVE HAD TO TOW VEHICLES IN. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON PAST AND PRESENT MODELS ' A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED TO MAKE OWNERS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS THE PARTS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN I WILL HAVE AN OPERATIONAL VEHICLE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (FUEL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. WALT MASSEY CHRYSLER JEEP LOCATED AT 602 WESTERN BYPASS, ANDALUSIA, AL 36420 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURE THAT THE PART WAS AVAILABLE HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Jun 27, 2020, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT, I HIT A PATCH OF ICE ON JUNE 7 TH, 2020 IN UTAH. MY TRUCK CAME UPON THE ICE CAUSING ME TO SLIP AND SLIDE AND ULTIMATELY LEAVE THE ROAD WHERE I HIT A FENCE AND SEVERAL OTHER PIECES OF DEBRIS AND A BERM AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, I HIT MY FACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL BREAKING MY NOSE, MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH BROKE RIBS AND OUR BACK. WE COULD OF SAVED OURSELVES MULTIPLE INJURIES IF OUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*DT*DT*DT*JB*JB*TR
Power train, Jun 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V036000 (POWER TRAIN), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF BILLINGS (2229 KING AVE W, BILLINGS, MT 59102, (406) 206-3601), WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine and engine cooling, May 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 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 LOCAL DEALER ROSEVILLE DODGE LOCATED AT 200 AUTOMALL DR SUITE A, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 WAS CONTACTED WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT 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.
Electrical system, Back over prevention, May 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE HOWEVER, THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. ADDITIONALLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE BACK-UP CAMERA ACTIVATED, SHOWING IMAGES BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE BACK-UP CAMERA FUNCTIONED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,500.
Power train, May 12, 2020
THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL ON THESE VANS (WE HAVE 3 OF THEM) THAT RAM HAS NOT DETERMINED A REMEDY FOR. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM AND HAD ONLY 1 CORRESPONDENCE RETURNED, BASICALLY SAYING THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ANSWER. *TR
Engine, May 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, A WARNING MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER START WITHIN 14 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ST. HELENS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (57895 COLUMBIA RIVER HWY, WARREN, OR 97053, (503) 836-7944) WHO STATED THAT THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,418.
Structure, May 5, 2020
WATER LEAKING INTO STORAGE AREA UNDER BACK SEAT DEALERSHIP REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLE AND GASKET ON REAR CAB BUT WATER STILL PRESENT AFTER RAINFALL OR CARWASH WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ALSO NOTED SEAT BOLTS AND OTHER PARTS UNDER SEAR HAVE RUST ON THEM. *TR
Suspension, Power train, Electrical system, May 3, 2020
I FOUND 4 RECALLS ONLINE FOR THIS VEHICLE, NONE OF WHICH WE WERE NOTIFIED ON AND NONE OF WHICH HAVE BEEN CHECKED ON, YET THIS SITE SAYS THERE ARE NO UN RESOLVED RECALLS
Structure, Apr 30, 2020
TAIL GATE OPENED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD
Engine, Apr 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 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. THE CONTACT PHONED GRESHAM CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1301 SOUTH, US-31 STE 2, GREENWOOD, IN 46143), AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE JUNE 18, 2020. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Suspension, Apr 23, 2020
AIR SUSPENSION IN THE FRONT GOES DOWN ,REPAIRED AND GOES BAD AGAIN SOON .ITS 6TH TIME BEING REPAIRED WITH ONLY 32000 MILES.
Steering, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 23, 2020
DIESEL ECODIESEL ENGINE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHILE DRIVING IN MOUNTAINOUS AREA. LOST ALL POWER IMMEDIATELY AND RESULTED IN INTERFERENCE WITH STEERING, BRAKES, AND NEED TO MOVE OFF OF THE ROADWAY TO AVOID OTHER TRAFFIC. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 11,300 MILES, FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING.
Engine, Apr 17, 2020
ERG COOLER LEAK *TR
Engine, Apr 16, 2020
RECALL VB!/NHTSA 19V-757 ,WHEN I GOT THIS RECALL A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I WENT TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN APRIL, CALLED APRIL 16TH AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE A LOT OF VEHICLES ON THE LOTS THAT NEED TO BE FIXED FIRST AND CHECK BACK IN JUNE TO SEE IF THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. WHEN I LOOKUP THE PROBLEMS MANY OF THE SAME VEHICLES LIKE MINE ARE BURNING IN JUST A SHORT TIME. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN A PRIORITY FOR THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURE. I AM NOT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AS MUCH AS I WANT TO, ALSO NOT ALLOWING MY GRAND CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. LOOKUP ECO DIESEL RAM TRUCKS ON YOUTUBE AND WATCH THEM BURN. *TR
Electrical system, Back over prevention, Apr 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THE BACKUP CAMERA AUTOMATICALLY DISPLAYED THE REAR IMAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO REVERSE HOWEVER, AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE THE BACKUP CAMERA REMAINED DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMERA DISPLAYED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWENTY MINUTES. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Power train, Apr 4, 2020
I NOTICED, SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING TRUCK FROM A USED CAR DEALER WITH 96000 MILES ON IT,THAT THE GAS MILEAGE WAS GETTING WORSE STEADILY( HIGHWAY MILES ).THEN ONE DAY, ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK ,THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS SMOKING. TOOK IT OVER TO MY MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT MY WHOLE REAR AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS COST ME ALMOST 5000 DOLLARS
Engine, Mar 31, 2020
ECODIESEL ENGINE FAILED AT 38,000 MILES. MAIN JOURNAL BEARING ALLOWED CRANKSHAFT TO SLIP. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EXPERIENCED SEVERE ENGINE SHAKE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 31, 2020, fire
FLASHING DASH LIGHTS TPMS WARNINGS TOOK TRUCK IN AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG FEW MONTHS LATER TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY,CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN BUT ADJUSTER SAID POSSIBLE WIRING HARNESS, TRUCK WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING.*DT *TP
Engine, Mar 30, 2020
I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL VB1 FOR THE EGR ON MY ECODIESEL, TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 1/18/20 FOR INSPECTION OF THE EGR. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, NOR WOULD THEY BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AT LEAST THE END OF APRIL. WAS INFORMED TRUCKS THAT USED ANTIFREEZE COOLANT DUE TO CRACKED EGR WOULD GET REPLACED/REPAIRED FIRST. MY TRUCK HAS APPETITE FOR COOLANT, HAVE USED A BIT OVER 2 GALLONS SINCE NEW. YOU CAN SMELL COOLANT, ONE WOULD THINK THERE WAS A LEAK, WAS INFORMED IT WAS THE CRACKED EGR. COOLANT IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER WILL CAUSE PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. MY TRUCK WAS NOT RETURNED TO ME UNTIL 2/25/20 BECAUSE OF OTHER NEEDED WORK. MY FUEL MILEAGE HAS BEEN WELL BELOW THE EPA RATED 27 MPG, IS IT BECAUSE OF THE EGR? I HAD FAMILY EMERGENCY IN CALIF AND I PLANNED TO DRIVE THERE FROM MY HOME HERE IN AK, BUT DEALERSHIP DID NOT RECOMMEND DRIVING THAT FAR BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE ALONG THE WAY. I TRIED TRADING THE TRUCK FOR ANOTHER ONE, BUT NO DEALERSHIP WILL TAKE A TRUCK IN IN TRADE WITH A OPEN RECALL LIKE THIS! NOT EVEN A RAM DEALERSHIP! I DON'T HAVE ANY OPTIONS EXCEPT WAIT AND NOW THAT THE THE NATION IS HAVING CORONAVIRUS PROBLEMS, HOW MUCH LONGER WILL I WAIT FOR PARTS? THIS DEFECT CAN CAUSE FIRE OR POSSIBLY ACCIDENT DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE
Visibility/wiper, Mar 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GLUE ON THE PASSENGER?S SIDE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FINDLAY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM POST FALLS LOCATED AT (550 N ALBERTA ST, POST FALLS, ID 83854) TO BE REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT AND OFFERED LITTLE ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.*DT*DT CONSUMER STATED IMPERFECTIONS OF THE GLASS ON THE VEHICLE WAS DISCOVERED WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED AT 42 MILES ON ODOMETER. WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS. CONSUMER ASKED DEALER ABOUT THE GLASS ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S DOOR. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS TOO MUCH GLUE WAS USED BY THE MANUFACTURE WHICH THESE DEFECTS CAUSED DISTORTION IN VIEWING OBJECTS.*JB
Structure, Mar 10, 2020
TRUCK LEAKS SOMEWHERE. IT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW FOR THE 3RD TIME FOR THE LEAK. GOT TOLD IT WAS FIXED 2 TIMES ALREADY AND IT STILL LEAKED. THE TRUCK HAS HEATED BACK SEATS AND THAT'S WHERE THE TRUCK HOLDS WATER, UNDERNEATH THE BACK SEAT STORAGE. I WON'T USE THE HEATED BACK SEATS CAUSE MY CARPET STAYS WET WHEN IT'S RAINING. THERE IS ALSO A SUBWOOFER UNDER THE BACKSEAT WHERE IT HOLDS WATER, IT'S GOTTEN REPLACED ONCE ALREADY FROM THE WATER DAMAGE. AND IT HAS GOTTEN WET AGAIN. THE CARPET GOT REPLACED ONCE, THERE WAS MOLD, AND THE CARPET GOT WET AGAIN SO THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN CAUSE THERE IS MORE THAN LIKELY MOLD FROM IT HOLDING WATER.