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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 19, 2019
MOST, BUT NOT ALL OF THE GAS STATION FILLING NOZZLES STICK IN MY GAS FILLER WHEN I TRY TO REMOVE THEM. THEY ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND REQUIRES A LOT OF PULLING AND TWISTING TO GET THEM OUT. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, NOT ONE TIME AS CALENDAR SHOWS.
Suspension, Mar 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR SUSPENSION FAILED AND THE "SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR SUSPENSION WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES BY LARRY H. MILLER COLORADO CHRYSLER JEEP (350 S HAVANA ST, AURORA, CO 80012, (720) 262-2215), BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR A FOURTH TIME. THE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 11, 2019
I HAVE A RADIO THAT IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER THERE IS NO FIX AND/OR COULD NEVER BE A FIX
Wheels, Mar 8, 2019
BOUGHT NEW MARCH1, 2018. VIBRATES AND RETURNED TO DEALER TO FIX. SHOP FOREMAN DROVE AND SAID IT WAS OK. I TOOK HIM MYSELF AND VIBRATION WAS EXACTLY WHERE I SAID-AT 60 MPH PLUS. DEALER BALANCED TIRES AND SAID ONE WAS OFF 1//4 OF OZ. STILL VIBRATES AS IF NOTHING DONE.
Service brakes, Mar 7, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT ROLLED DOWN A HILL ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S TREE, BUT WAS NOT DAMAGED. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED THIS MORNING. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS A FEW FEET ON THE SAME HILL BEFORE STOPPING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM OF WARWICK (185 NY-94, WARWICK, NY 10990, (845) 986-2021), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Suspension, Electrical system, Mar 6, 2019, fire
TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM (BLOCK HEATER FAILURE OR OTHER ELECTRICAL) *DT*JB
Suspension, Mar 3, 2019
TAKATA RECALL
Suspension, Mar 3, 2019
AIR SUSPENSION FAILS WHEN COLD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. VERY COMMON PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE WHEN THIS OCCURS.
Visibility, Feb 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROWN DODGE OF FAYETTEVILLE (436 N MCPHERSON CHURCH RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303, (910)-920-9613) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR MORE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,200.
Structure, Feb 9, 2019
BRAND NEW TRUCK WITH ALL KINDS OF PAINT ISSUES AND FCA DOES NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING FOR ME SHAME ON THEM
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 5, 2019
FUEL NOZZLE REPEATEDLY GETS STUCK IN FUEL FILLER HOUSING. UNABLE TO DISLODGE NOZZLE. FILLER ASSEMBLY BROKE AND FILLER NECK LOOSE. NOW UNABLE TO FILL GAS TANK
Electrical system, Jan 19, 2019
THE UCONNECT DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME SOME DAY IT WILL WORK AND THEN THE NEXT TIME I TRY TO USE IT IT DOESN'T
Power train, Dec 16, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE 5 IN WASHINGTON IN CRUISE CONTROL AT 76MPH GOING UP HILL, THE TRUCK MADE A GEAR GRINDING NOISE. I TURN OFF CRUISE AND LET THE TRUCK COAST UPHILL, THE TRUCK WAS MAKING A WHINING UPHILL. I GAVE THE TRUCK SOME GAS TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE AND AT THAT POINT THE TRUCK VIOLENTLY SHOOK, I HEARD A LOUD THUD AND SAW SPARKS FLYING FROM THE REAR END. I WAS GOING DOWN HILL BY THIS POINT. I SAW A LARGE METAL PIECE COME FLYING OFF THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. WHEN I WENT TO PULL OVER, THE TRUCK WAS HARD TO STEER AND CONTROL, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP THE LAST 8-12 FEET BEFORE STOPPING. UPON GETTING OUT I NOTICED THE DRIVESHAFT DROPPED & HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO FIND & PICK UP THE LARGE PIECE THAT WENT FLYING OFF. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED 70+ MILES TO MY HOME TOWN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN APRIL 2018 AND THIS HAPPENED MID DECEMBER 2018. THE TRUCK HAD APPROX 29,550 MILES ON IT AT THIS POINT. THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT IN APRIL 2018 BRAND NEW WITH 18 MILES ON IT. ALL MAINTENACE HAS BEEN FOLLOWED PER RAM'S RECOMMENDATIONS.*DT ?PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).?*JB
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 22, 2018
FUEL FILLER GETS STUCK IN NOZZLE WHEN FUELING VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Seat belts, Structure, Nov 21, 2018
VEHICLE ONLY HAS 12,800 MILES. 4TH TRIP TO THE LOCAL DEALER. 3 TIMES TOWED DUE TO THE DISABLE. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND HAS NO POWER. 1ST TIME WAS INFORMED DURING GEN. MAINTENANCE THE COMPUTER HOUSED NO DATA AS THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN PUTTING IT INTO GEAR. THE NEXT 3 TIMES WERE ALL IDENTICAL AS IT IS CLEAR IT IS STARVATION OF FUEL. FUEL PUMP CHANGED AFTER 1ST TOW. SENDING UNIT CHANGED AFTER 2ND TOW. NOT SURE AFTER 3RD TOW YET. IT IS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE AS THE LOSS OF POWER TO THE MOTOR CREATES LOSS OF POWER STEERING. NOT TO MENTION BEING DISABLED IN TRAFFIC AND THE SAFETY CONCERNS! IN ADDITION THE PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAS BEEN ON ORDER FOR OVER 3 WEEKS. NOW I CAN SAFELY HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE CAR. ALSO MINOR BUT THE FRONT BUMPER IS ALREADY RUSTING! AND A COUPLE OTHER THINGS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 16, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING INTO A GARAGE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CORNER OF THE CONTACT'S HOUSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, BUT WAS NOT TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SIERRA MOTORS CHEVROLET CADILLAC BUICK GMC (209-984-5272, LOCATED AT 18475 5TH AVE, JAMESTOWN, CA 95327) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REVERSING TOWARDS ANOTHER VEHICLE, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STRUCK AN INDIVIDUAL STANDING IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY. THE INDIVIDUAL SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, BUT WAS NOT TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS EVALUATED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE CALLED BACK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE VEHICLE'S BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,400.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 5, 2018
AFTER PUTTING THE FUEL NOZZLE IN GAS TANK FILLER PIPE, IT GETS STUCK WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE IT FROM THE FILLER PIPE. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS VERY COMMON ON THIS MODEL. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT GAS STATION AND OFF WHEN FILLING UP. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN WITH THIS TRUCK AND I HAVE LESS THAN 3500 MILES ON IT.
Suspension, Nov 1, 2018
SOMETIMES, WHEN I MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN OR HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR A POTHOLE, THERE IS A "THUD" SOUND IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. THE SOUND IS LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. I'VE TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DIDN'T HEAR IT WHEN THEY TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE.
Wheels, Oct 22, 2018
ON OCTOBER 18, 2018, AFTER DRIVING OUR 2018 RAM 1500 A SHORT DISTANCE ON CITY STREETS, MY SON PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE (GOODYEAR WRANGLER SR-A, P27560R20) SUDDENLY WENT COMPLETELY FLAT. HE HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING, AND THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT JUST CAME ON PRIOR TO THE TIRE GOING FLAT. THE TIRES WERE ON THE TRUCK WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED NEW EARLIER THIS YEAR, AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 11,000 MILES ON THEM. THE TIRE HAD SPLIT ALONG THE SIDE WALL CLOSE TO THE RIM, AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A DODGE DEALER, WHO SAID THE TIRE WOULDN'T BE COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH NOTHING HAD BEEN HIT TO CAUSE THE DAMAGE. A CLAIM WILL BE FILED WITH INSURANCE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 12, 2018
TRUCK HAS LESS THAN A 1,000 MILES ON IT. MADE FIRST ATTEMPT TO FILL TANK-NOZZLE DIFFICULT TO PUT IN TANK SPILLED GAS ALL OVER, DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. NEEDED GAS AGAIN, MY SON TRIED PUTTING GAS AND HAD SAME ISSUE, BUT MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. 3 TIME I TRIED FILLING-EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET NOZZLE IN, WOULD ONLY PUTS SMALL AMOUNTS OF GAS IN AT A TIME WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF-NOZZLE WOULD NOT COME OUT. STATION ATTENDANTS TRIED WITH NO SUCCESS, SUGGESTED I CALL A TOW TRUCK TO REMOVE IT. SON LIVED CLOSE SO HE CAME AND FINALLY HAD TO USE A SCREW DRIVER TO REMOVE NOZZLE. TOOK TRUCK TO DODGE-YES THEY ARE AWARE OF ISSUE BUT HAVE NO FIX AND I WILL JUST HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT. LOOKED AT DODGE CHAT POSTS AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. SUGGESTIONS FROM OTHER DEALERS INCLUDED REPLACING THE TANK AT THE OWNERS COST ($2,000.00) I CHATTED WITHE DODGE AND THEY SAID THE SAME- IF IT BECOMES A RECALL THEN THEY WOULD RE-IMBURSE THE OWNER. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW BY THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD BE COVERED BY DODGE. THIS IS DANGEROUS, SPURTING FUEL AND INABILITY TO REMOVE THE NOZZLE. I AM 72 WITH A DISABLED HUSBAND AND ONLY VEHICLE AVAILABLE TO ME -I SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID TO PUT GAS IN THE TRUCK
Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 13, 2018
AT 5 MONTHS 3600 MILES OF OWNERSHIP THE 4 CORNER AIR SUSPENSION WENT OUT. THIS ALSO CAUSED ME TO LOSS MY ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND SWITCHING LANES (BEFORE I KNOW OF THE ISSUE) THE TRUCK BECAME VERY LOOSE. I WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT AND JUST THE ACT OF CHANGING THE LANES CAUSED THE REAR END TO SWAY A BIT. I FEEL IF THIS HAD HAPPENED TO A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER THEY COULD HAVE OVERREACTED AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. A 16 YEAR OLD WOULD HAVE REACTED A LOT DIFFERENT THAN MYSELF A 40 YEAR WITH DRIVING EXPERIENCE IN MANY DIFFERENT SITUATIONS. THE SUSPENSION GOING OUT IN THESE VEHICLES IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. DODGE SHOULD OWN UP TO IT. BOTTOM LINE, THE 4 CORNER AIR SUSPENSION WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO SOMEONE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN IT GOES OUT. I FEEL THEY ARE BEEN ENOUGH ISSUE WITH THEM THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED AND OPTION GIVING TO GO BACK TO STANDARD SUSPENSION OR WARRANTY THEM FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Sep 7, 2018
SUDDEN, MOMENTARY (1-3 SEC) DECELERATION ACCOMPANIED BY PARTIAL (?) ELECTRICAL POWER LOSS (NOTED DASHBOARD DISPLAY BLANKED OUT DURING LATEST 2 EVENTS). EVENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES FROM FEB 2018 PURCHASE DATE THROUGH AUG 2018. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF BETWEEN 70MPH AND 85 MPH. MORE DETAILS ARE PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHED .PDF FILE (TOO MANY WORDS TO FIT WITHIN THE CONSTRAINTS OF THIS DATA ENTRY FIELD).
Power train, Sep 1, 2018
I WANT TO BUY THIS VEHICLE . THE RECALL IS CHECK REAR END GEAR OIL AND YOU DON,T HAVE A REMEDY FOR IT YET???? HOW MUCH DOES IT TAKE TO REMOVE THE GEAR OIL PLUG AND CHECK THE LEVEL. YOU ARE HOLDING UP MY PURCHASE ON THIS VEHICLE!!!
Electrical system, Seats, Aug 24, 2018
PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT PREMATURELY TURNS OFF. DEALER STATES IT IS TURNING OFF BECAUSE IT IS REACHING MAX TEMPERATURE SO THE SAFETY MECHANISM IS SHUTTING IT DOWN SO IT DOES NOT BURN UP WIRING. ONLY A HANDFUL OF OTHER TRUCKS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. OTHER TRUCK OWNERS WITH THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF TRUCK DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2018
WHEN MY TRUCK RAN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY OFF RAMP WE WERE UNABLE TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED. I HAD AT LEAST FIVE GENTLEMEN OFFER TO HELP ME PUSH IT OUT FROM BLOCKING THE OFF RAMP BUT WE COULD NOT BECAUSE OF THE LOCKED UP BRAKES. I SAT THERE FOR 45 MINUTES BEING CURSED AT AND HONKED AT BECAUSE CHRYSLER STUPIDLY THOUGHT IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE THE BRAKES LOCK WHENEVER THE ENGINE STALLS. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID YES IT DOES THAT ON PURPOSE BUT AGREED IT PROBABLY A BAD FEATURE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE DANGEROUS HAD IT STALLED ON A BLIND CURVE OR THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE IDEA AND VERY UNSAFE!