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.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 20, 2019
LONG LAG BETWEEN THE TIME YOU STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE WHEN THE TRUCK WOULD RESPOND. CREATED DANGEROUS SITUATION SPECIALLY MERGING WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MOVING FROM STOP SIGNS. VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO LIMP MODE WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DEEMED TO A LEMON AND FCA BOUGHT IT BACK ONLY TO RESELL TO SOMEONE ELSE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 19, 2019
I OWN A 2018 ECODIESEL AND WHEN MY TRUCK WENT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE THEY DID AN UPDATE CALLED AEM OR V08 EMISSIONS UPDATE. AFTER THE UPDATE MY TRUCK NO LONGER ACCELERATES FROM A STOP. IT CRAWLS AT UNDER 10MPH EXTREMELY SLOW APROX. 90 SECONDS UNTIL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I HAVE BEEN IN 3 NEAR ACCIDENTS DUE TO A LACK OF ACCELERATION. IN ADDITION TO THE LACK OF ACCELERATION I NOW GET MUCH LOWER GAS MILEAGE. PRIOR TO THE UPDATE I WAS GETTING 27 MPG, NOW THE BEST I HAVE GOTTEN WAS 19MPG. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE AGAINST THE LAW, TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE THAT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE AND DRIVES THEY WAY IT DID WHEN I TEST DROVE IT, WHICH IS THE REASON WHY I PURCHASED IT. ONLY FOR THEM TO COMPLETELY CHANGE MY VEHICLE AFTER THE PURCHASE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION IS TO ME A BAIT AND SWITCH.
Visibility/wiper, Sep 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONER SWITCHED TO RECYCLE MODE IN THE RAIN AND THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP. IN ADDITION, DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO FRISCO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (9640 TX-121, FRISCO, TX 75035, (214) 390-7543) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAPORATOR COIL WAS CLOGGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 59792292. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Structure, Sep 6, 2019, crash
THE TRUCK WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A DEER IN 2018 THAT DID NOT RESULT IN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THE TRUCK WAS TRAVELING ON A COUNTY HIGHWAY WHEN A DEER RAN OUT AND WAS STRUCK WITH THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. IN AUGUST 2019, THE TRUCK WAS TRAVELING ON A COUNTRY ROAD WHEN THE DRIVER STRUCK A GUARD RAIL HEAD ON. THIS COLLISION ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT DISENGAGE AFTER THE ACCIDENT (THEY STAYED IN THE LOCKED POSITION). AFTER TALKING WITH THE TOW TRUCK COMPANY AND THE AUTO BODY SHOP, THEY FELT THAT THE SEVERITY OF THE SECOND COLLISION AND THE LOCATION SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED THE AIR BAGS, BUT IT DID NOT. THE PICTURES AND POLICE REPORT ARE FOR THE SECOND COLLISION.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 20, 2019
FROM NEW, THE RAM 1500 WITH THE ECO DIESEL ENGINE HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT HESITATION WHEN COLD CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN I LEAVE WORK I NEED TO CROSS A MULTIPLE LANE HIGHWAY HIGHWAY WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH. I COULD WALK ACROSS THE HIGHWAY FASTER THEN WHAT THE TRUCK WILL CROSS IT. I HAVE THE LATEST SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ENGINE CONTROL THAT RAM IS OFFERING. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND CONTACTED RAM CUSTOMER ASSIST ABOUT THE ISSUE. ALL I WAS OFFERED WAS A FEW FREE OIL CHANGES. BOTH SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I DID GET THE CUSTOMER ASSIST CONTACT TO STATE SHE WOULD RELAY THE MESSAGE TO ENGINEERING. I WILL SELECT TODAY'S DATE BELOW AS TO WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED, BUT IT DOES IT EVERY DAY IT IS DRIVEN.
Engine, Aug 5, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT CONNECTED AN ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO THE VEHICLE DURING COLD INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACTS DRIVE WAY, WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM HIS HOME. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE SO THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT 4- 5 FUSES BLEW OUT IN THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE POLICE THAT ARRIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS MADE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE. THE CONTACT CALLED LOT LAGERS MANKATO (1815 MADISON AVE, MANKATO, MN 56001 (507) 625-5641) WHERE NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FIRE WAS NOT IN RELATION TO ANY OPEN RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,500.
Electrical system, Aug 1, 2019
THE VEHICLE CONSISTED OF MULTIPLE TIMES OF T HE VEHICLE NOT STARTING AND HAVING TO BE JUMPED FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOW BEEN IN THE ODANIEL FORD DEALERSHIP IN FORT WAYNE, IN FOR OVER 30 DAYS WITH STILL NO RESOLUTION - IN SINCE JUNE 27TH 2019 IT IS NOW AUGUST 1ST AND STILL NO RESOLUTION HAS BEEN DETERMINED ON CORRECTING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN MULTIPLE RENTAL CARS ALONG WITH BEING STUCK PAYING FOR ONE OF THE RENTAL VEHICLES AS CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS NOT RETURNED OUR CALLS ON CASE NUMBER 59164537 FOR THE CHARGE TO MY PERSONAL CREDIT CARD. NO CONTACT EITHER IS BEING GIVEN FROM AN ADDITIONAL CASE REGARDING THE SECOND TICKET OF THE TRUCK BEING IN SERVICE THIS LONG WITH TICKET 59395927. BOTH TICKETS WERE GIVEN TO US FROM CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Air bags, Jul 29, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER AND SLED BACKWARDS, BLOCKING TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE INJURIES INCLUDED SPRAINED HAND AND A LARGE ABRASION ON THE LEFT ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE CENTRAL FLORIDA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALER (407-641-2080, LOCATED AT 8675 COMMODITY CIR, ORLANDO, FL 32819) AND STATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS PROVIDED. *DT*JB
Vehicle speed control, Jul 14, 2019
TAKATA RECALL CRUISE CONTROL ONLY WORKS PART OF THE TIME. SOMETIMES WORKS THE FIRST TIME YOU PUSH THE BUTTON AND SOMETIMES YOU CAN PUSH IT NO MATTER HOW HARD OR SOFT 50 TIMES AND IT WON'T COME ON AT ALL. NO MATTER THE SPEED YOUR DRIVING.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 7, 2019
DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 4 HOURS TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER. HAD THE VEHICLE IDLING FOR A WHILE AS I WAITED FOR HER ARRIVE SINCE SHE WAS RUNNING LATE. PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND STARTED TO HEAD HOME AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE CAME ON. THEN THE TRANSMISSION WARNING CAME ON AS WELL AS A MESSAGE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE LIGHTENING BOLT IN RED. I STOPPED AND TURNED EVERYTHING OFF HOPING TO RESET AND WHEN I TURNED THE VEHICLE ON EVERYTHING DISAPPEARED UNTIL I GOT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEN I HAD PROBLEMS ACCELERATING AS ALL OF GAGES DIDN'T SEEM TO ENGAGE. I GOT TO THE NEXT EXIT AND PULLED INTO THE CLOSEST PARKING LOT AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. HOWEVER, IT DID NOT TURN OFF. ALL OF MY GAGES WENT BESSEL, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED ON, ON THEIR OWN, AND THEN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE SHIFTER TURNED RED AND FLASHED. THE DASHBOARD CONTINUED TO LIGHT UP LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO RESET. I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. ONCE ALL THE LIGHTS FINALLY TURNED OFF I WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON.
Power train, Jul 6, 2019
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN CAUSE THE INCOMPLETE WELD TO BRAKE AND CAUSE CRASH V48 IS THE RECALL. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 6/27/19 WAS TOLD THAT THE PART NEEDS TO BE ORDERED. TODAY IS ONE WEEK LATER AND STILL NO PART I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER DIRECTLY AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE SO NOT SURE WHY I'M STILL WAITING ON PARTS? IT'S DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO THE RECALL NOTE.
Power train, Jun 26, 2019
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (V48/NHTSA 19V-324) FOR MY 2018 DODGE RAM 1500. THE FCA ASSISTANCE CENTER SET ME UP WITH A DEALERSHIP THAT CAN REPAIR THE ISSUE, I CALLED TO SCHEDULE (THEY SAID NEXT TUESDAY JULY 2ND). THE FCA ASSISTANCE CENTER DEEMED MY TRUCK UNDRIVABLE BY APPROVING A TOW TRUCK TO HAUL MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT OFFER A LOANER SO I CAN GET TO WORK TOMORROW, SO I CALLED THE FCA ASSISTANCE CENTER TO GET A VEHICLE DUE TO PRODUCT LIABILITY. THEY PUT ME ON HOLD, THEN RESPONDED WITH "I WILL GET BACK TO YOU TOMORROW..WHAT'S THE BEST PHONE NUMBER TO REACH YOU?"
Other or unspecified, Jun 20, 2019
RADIO IN VEHICLE FREEZES/LOCKS UP PREVENTING USE OF THE RADIO VOLUME, CLIMATE CONTROLS AND BACK UP CAMERA. SCREEN EITHER LOCKS UP OR TURNS BLUE WHILE BACKING UP, PREVENTING UTILIZATION OF THE BACK UP CAMERA. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOVEMENT.
Steering, Jun 7, 2019
POWER STEERING FAILURE. POWER STEERING LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY, MORE SO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE COMES UP IN DASH AND THEN DISAPPEARS AFTER A COUPLE SECONDS. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED BOTH WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION MAKING A LEFT TURN IN AN INTERSECTION ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION AND ALSO WHEN PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO STEER LEFT ATTEMPTING TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 2, 2019
WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE THE PUMP HANDLE WILL STICK INSIDE THE TANK. ALSO WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS THE PUMP STOPS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS SAYING IT IS FULL. YOU HAVE TO CONTINUE SQUEEZING THE HANDLE FOR GAS TO COME OUT. THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND IN A STATIONARY POSITION WHILE FILLING THE TANK. I HAVE TO LOOK AT THE GALLONS I AM PUTTING INTO MY VEHICLE SO I KNOW THE VEHICLE IS FULL. HOWEVER THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW TIMES THE TANK HAS OVERFILLED CAUSING GAS TO COME OUT OF THE TANK. AGAIN ONCE FINISHED FILLING UP I CAN NOT EASILY JUST PULL THE HANDLE OUT AND REPLACE BACK TO THE PUMP I HAVE TO GRAB THE HANDLE WITH TWO HANDS THEN POSITION THE HANDLE PULLING UP ON IT AND PULL BACK AND FOURTH UNTIL IT FINALLY DECIDES TO COME OUT OF MY TANK. THERE HAD BEEN A TIME MY GIRLFRIEND TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT OF TOWN AND SHE FILLED IT BEFORE SHE HAD LEFT. AGAIN THE HANDLE FOR GAS WAS STUCK AND I HAD TO LEAVE WORK TO GO AND GET IT OUT FOR HER. LEAKING GAS OUT OF THE TANK IS REALLY BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND ALSO I GET NERVOUS SINCE I FEEL LIKE PRESSURE IS BUILDING UP WHILE FILLING AS WELL. THIS HAS TO BE HAPPENING TO MORE VEHICLES LIKE MINE. AND IF SO WE HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW THIS CAN BE FIXED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HELP ON THIS MATTER.
Service brakes, Jun 1, 2019, crash
AFTER TURNING FROM THE HIGHWAY FEEDER ONTO A SMALL ROAD, I KNEW A LARGE BUMP IN THE ROAD WAS COMING UP. EVERYONE WHO TRAVELS THE ROAD KNOWS ABOUT IT AND HOW YOU NEED TO SLOW DOWN. AFTER I MADE MADE THE TURN, I APPLIED MY BRAKE IN ANTICIPATION OF THE BUMP, HOWEVER NOTHING HAPPENED. THERE WASN'T ANY PRESSURE. I TRIED ONE MORE TIME AND IT WAS THE SAME RESULT. I THEN TRIED TO CONSECUTIVELY PUMP THE BRAKES, BUT THERE WAS NO CHANGE. AT THAT POINT I WAS APPROACHING THE CEMENT MIXER IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS SO CLOSE THAT I KNEW IMPACT WAS INEVITABLE. I PUT MY ARMS TO THE SIDE, FACED FORWARD, AND KEPT MY BODY LOOSE AT THE LAST SECOND TO TRY TO MINIMIZE ANY INJURIES AND THANKFULLY IT WORKED. MY VEHICLE DIRECTLY HIT THE CEMENT MIXER IN FRONT OF ME. ALMOST ALL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO MY VEHICLE WITH MINIMAL TO THE MIXER.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT ADD FUEL TO THE FUEL TANK AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT FUELING STATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORT LAVACA DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT SOUTH PORT (1901 TX-35, PORT LAVACA, TX 77979, (361) 403-0664) MORE THAN FOUR TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Power train, May 20, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DRIVER DOOR STILL OPEN, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY, ROLLED AWAY RAPIDLY, AND KNOCKED THE DRIVER DOWN TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY CROSSING A STREET AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE WHERE IT CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS LEFT LEG/FOOT, THE LEFT WRIST WAS SCRAPPED, THE LEFT ELBOW WAS BRUISED, AND THE RIGHT KNEE SCRAPPED WHERE MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SCHEDULED TO BE RECEIVED BY HIS DOCTOR. NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA'S VAN DYKE DODGE DEALER (28400 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48093 (586) 573-4000) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR THE REAR BUMPER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE QUARTER PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. *DT*JB *DT PHOTOS ATTACHED *JB *DT*JB
Air bags, May 19, 2019, crash
I WAS DRIVING MY NEW DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK IN DENVER, COLORADO. I WAS DRIVING 25MPH ON A STREET/ AVENUE, MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. A CHEVY TAHOE UNEXPECTEDLY SMASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY TRUCK [ I WAS "T-BONED"]. NOT ONE SINGLE AIR BAG INSIDE THE TRUCK DEPLOYED !!! I WAS ON MY WAY TAKING A CO-WORKER HOME FROM WORK. WE BOTH WORK SHEET METAL CONSTRUCTION DAILY. AN AMBULANCE, FIRE DEPT., AND POLICE DEPT. ALL SHOWED UP. MY CO-WORKER AND I BOTH SUSTAINED INJURIES. I HAD TO BE TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO DENVER HEALTH HOSPITAL. WHERE THE DOCTORS ALL EXCLAIMED, THAT MY INJURIES WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SO BAD HAD MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I PERSONALLY SUFFERED INJURIES TO MY LEFT SHOULDER-CLAVICLE AREA, AS WELL AS INJURIES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY NECK, AND BETWEEN BOTH OF MY SHOULDER BLADES. AND THE DOCTORS ARE RECOMMENDING NOW THAT I BE SEEN MANDATORILY BY A NEUROSURGEON HERE IN DENVER, COLORADO, FOR MY NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES. *DT *DT *TR
Wheels, May 6, 2019
RE: GOOYEAR WARNGLER SRA P275/60/R20. 4 TIRES PROBLEMS. 1ST TIRE BLEW AT 45MPH, SECOND TIRE SHOWED SPLIT INSIDE, 3RD TIRE BLEW AT 75MPH ON FREEWAY CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. 4TH TIRE TOOK IN FOR SLOW LEAK, TECH ALSO FOUND TIRE HAD 1" BUBBLE STATING, TIRE WAS SEPARATING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TREAD.
Electrical system, May 2, 2019
TRUCK FAILED TO START.THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED.
Electrical system, Apr 29, 2019
THE PARKING SENSOR FOR THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOW THE VISUAL INDICATION ON THE DASH BUT THE AUDIBLE SOUND ONLY WORKS ON OCCASIONS. THE ALERT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK AT LOW SPEED OR IF YOU ARE TO CLOSE TO AN OBJECT EVEN IF YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT IN MOTION. THE HAS HAPPENED OFF AND ON SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. POWERTRAIN CONTROL SAFETY RECALL U61 HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND HAS NOT SOLVED THIS ISSUE.
Electrical system, Mar 30, 2019
VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START 3 TIMES IN 2 1/2 MONTHS. I REQUIRED ROAD SERVICE EACH TIME. THIS OCCURRED ON JAN. 16, 2019, MAR, 20, 2019 AND MAR. 23, 2019. VEHICLE HAD BEEN USED FOR ERRANDS INVOLVING SEVERAL STOPS WITH ONLY A COUPLE OF MILES IN BETWEEN, THEN IT WOULD NOT START AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. DEALER HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE AND NOTED THAT THERE ARE SCORES OF 'LOW VOLTAGE' CODES IN THE COMPUTER. THIS PROBLEM MATCHES THOSE NOTED IN NHTSA RECALL U87. THE 'CREW CAB' VERSION OF THE TRUCK IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THE 'QUAD CAB' VERSION IS NOT. I CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT IF IT MAY NOT START, ANYWHERE ANYTIME.
Power train, Engine, Mar 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE BECAME ILL TO THE POINT OF THROWING UP AND ALMOST PASSING OUT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOCKTON DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 3333 AUTO CENTER CIR, STOCKTON, CA 95212, (209) 956-1920) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TEST WAS NOT YET COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 26, 2019
FUEL NOZZLE BECOMES LODGED/STUCK IN FUEL TANK AFTER PUMPING GAS. ISSUE BEGAN WHEN THE TRUCK WAS BRAND NEW AND BEEN ONGOING. MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP ARE AWARE AND NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN.