2019 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,480 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 76 involved a crash and 11 involved a fire. 63 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, rear/other, anchorageJul 30, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
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Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorDec 1, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, 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 December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
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Air bagsMay 8, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
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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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleSep 5, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
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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.
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Structure, body, tailgate, hinge and attachmentsDec 8, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
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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.
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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.
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Seat beltsSep 24, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
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Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 10, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalAug 27, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, linkagesApr 9, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
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Power train, transfer case (4-wheel drive)Feb 13, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive. A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while driving, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.
A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W06.
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Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDec 12, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. An incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE1.
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Steering, electric power assist systemNov 14, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.
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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.
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StructureAug 27, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Rear Step Kits, part number 82215289AB, designed for model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank.
Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.
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Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelJul 26, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V83.
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Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireJun 13, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V67.
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Air bagsMay 31, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.
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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.
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SteeringMar 14, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
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Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v batteryFeb 28, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.
If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Chrysler number for this recall is V17.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesFeb 5, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.
If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.
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Visibility, defroster/defogger/hvac systemJan 24, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.
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Steering, electric power assist systemJan 24, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
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SeatsNov 20, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.
If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7.
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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.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Feb 3, 2020
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR OVER 6 MONTHS. THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. MY RAM CONSTANLY MAKES A BANGING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THEY CHANGED THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND THE NOISE CONTINUES. ALSO HAVE A MILDUE SMELL AND PICTURES OF WATER LEAKING DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. OPENED A CASE WITH FCA THEY REFUSE TO BUY THE TRUCK BACK
Other or unspecified, Feb 3, 2020
THE GEAR SHIFTING MECHANISM/TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY. I PLACE MY TRUCK INTO PARK UPON COMING TO A STOP, AND MY TRUCK ROLLS AWAY WITH ME IN IT. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, AND COULD NOT BE REPEATED AT THE DEALER WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD TO BUY A WHEEL CHOCK TO USE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING AWAY.*DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 28, 2020
I PULLED INTO A CAR WASH BAY AT A CAR WASH IN MERCERSBURG PA I HAND WASHED THE EXTERIOR ONLY. WHEN FINISHED I STARTED MY TRUCK AND THE ENGINE RACED LIKE FULL THROTTLE. I TURNED IT OF IMMEDIATELY. I LET IT SET A FEW MINUTES TRIED STARTING IT AGAIN IT DID THE SAME THING FULL THROTTLE. I TURNED IT OFF IMMEDIATELY. CALLED SHIVELY MOTORS IN CHAMBERSBURG, PA FOR HELP AND ASSISTANCE. THEY GAVE ME A NUMBER FOR A TOW COMPANY THEY TOWED MY 2019 RAM 1500 4WD TRUCK TO THAT DEALERSHIP. IT IS JANUARY 28, 2020. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY INSIDE A CAR WASH BAY. I HAD NOT HAD ANY ISSUES LIKE THIS BEFORE, FIRST TIME. IT SCARED ME.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Dec 17, 2019
12' SCREEN GOES BLACK.I FREQUENTLY AND RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES TURNING IGNITION OFF RESET THE SCREEN, SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT. THEM A FEW MINUTES OR HOUR LATER THE SCREEN TURNS ON. I AM ABLE TO ADJUST SOME OF THE HEAT AND FAN SETTINGS WITH THE SCREEN BLACK. ANY OTHER CONTROLS OF VEHICLE FUNCTIONS OR SELECTIONS ARE 'INOP.' THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, AT START-UP. THE CONDITION HAS OCCURRED 3 TIME WHEN IN MOTION ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY (SPEED)
Other or unspecified, Dec 13, 2019
MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. THE WINDSHIELD WAS DAMAGED IN THE ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WAS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER THE REPAIRS TOOK WAY LONGER THEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. I AM NOW OUT $701.28 THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR. I AM LOOKING FOR SOME SORT OF REIMBURSEMENT.
Other or unspecified, Dec 9, 2019
I BOUGHT A 2019 DODGE RAM LARAMIE FROM CITY DODGE IN NJ. EVERY TIME I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE, THE TRUCK GRINDS TO A HALT. IN STREETS, DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOTS. I RETURNED IT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON 11.12.19. THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW DAYS. WHEN IT WAS RETURNED TO ME. THE SERVICE DEPT. SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, DIAGNOSTICS WAS GOOD. THEIR SERVICE MANAGER EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM YET I WAS TOLD ITS OK. LATER THAT SAY AFTER GETTING IT BACK 11/18/19. MY WIFE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND IT REPEATED A DIFFERENT DEFECT (THE TRUCK SHUT DOWN) WHILE BACKING UP TO DRIVEWAY PLUS 2 TIMES AFTER THAT. I THEN RETURNED IT BACK TO DODGE 11/21/19 AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED. THEY THEN HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK. THE SERVICE TECH THEN COULDN'T EXPLAIN WHAT'S WRONG THEN ASKED ME TO "MAYBE TURN OFF THE SAFETY SENSORS" . I THEN GOT IT BACK ON 12/2/19. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE PARK ASSIST MODULE. NOT SURE IF THEY TESTED THE VEHICLE AFTER. LATER THAT EVENING WHILE BACKING UP IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE THIRD TIME. I WENT BACK TO TELL THEM IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME HE S NOT SURE AND "THEIR CHASING GHOSTS". I SAID THEN WHY DID YOU REPLACE A SAFETY FEATURE IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG. THE OTHER SERVICE GUY SAID A SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER. AT THIS POINT I DON'T WANT THIS VEHICLE. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I STILL HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THE DEALER IN 6 DAYS SO I WANTED TO REPORT THIS SO IT DOESN'T HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE
Other or unspecified, Dec 4, 2019
I PURCHASED A 2019 DODGE RAM 1500 I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THIS VEHICLE FOR A VERY LONG TIME EXCITED I FINALLY MADE MY PURCHASE. THIS DEALERSHIP I WENT TO SALES REP WAS AMAZING TOOK CARE OF ME MADE SURE I GOT EVERYTHING I WANTED. AS SOON AS I WENT TO SIGN PAPER WORK I NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THE PAPERWORK DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT NAME OR ADDRESS ON IT I POINTED IT OUT TO THE FINANCE MANAGER ?[XXX]? TOLD HIM THIS IS NOT ME AND THIS IS NOT MY ADDRESS AND HE SAID HE WOULD FIX IT IF I GAVE HIM THE CORRECT NAME AND ADDRESS SO I DID SIGNED MY PAPERWORK AND TOOK OFF. 3 WEEKS LATER I GET A CALL FROM MY FATHER THAT MY PLATES AND REG CAME TO HIS HOUSE AND THE TRUCK IS REGISTERED IN HIS NAME AND HIS ADDRESS IS ON THE PAPERWORK. SO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LET THEM NO WHAT THE ISSUE IS AND NO ONE HAS HELPED ME I HAVE BEEN SENT TO SALES REPS I SET WITH 4 DIFFERENT FINANCE MANAGERS AND ALSO DEALT WITH THE DMV PAPERWORK LADY AT THE DEALERSHIP AND STILL NO FIX EVERY PERSON I TALK TO SENDS ME TO SOMEONE ELSE AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX MY ISSUE THAT THE DEALERSHIP CAUSED. THEN I GET A CALL FROM [XXX] THE FINANCE MANAGER AND TELLS ME I HAVE TO CALL CHRYSLER CAPITOL AND I HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM THAT THEY HAVE CAUSED AND I HAVE TO DO WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO FIX IT. I HAVE NOT GOT A CALL FROM ANY GM OR MANAGER I HAVE BEEN LEAVING MESSAGES AND NOTHING I DON?T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE UNPROFESSIONAL THIS DEALERSHIP CAN BE IT?S BEEN 3 MONTHS AND MY OWN VEHICLE IS NOT REGISTERED TO ME THAT I BOUGHT AND PAID MONEY ON THIS WAS A BIG PURCHASE FOR ME AND I WAS SO HAPPY PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE NOW THE LAST 20 YEARS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING NOTHING BUT DODGE HAS MADE ME HATE THE BUYING EXPERIENCE FROM THIS DODGE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS THE WORST DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THE WORST AND MOST UNPROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH IN MY LIFE ONCE ISSUE IS RESOLVED I WILL NEVER BE STEPPING FOOT IN DCH TEMECULA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Nov 1, 2019
ISSUE WITH RADIO SOUND SYSTEM. OCCASIONALLY NO SOUND FROM SPEAKERS. MUST DISCONNECT BATTERY TO RESTART/REBOOT RADIO COMPUTER TO GET SOUND BACK. KNOWN ISSUE MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Oct 31, 2019
I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTIFICATION. V61/NHTSA 19V-407AT THIS INCOMPETENT DEALERSHIP CROWLEY CHRYSLER JEEP IN BRISTOL CT. I CALLED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION HOTLINE ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2019 AND MADE THE APPOINTMENT FOR 30 OCT 2019 ONLY TO HAVE AN INCOMPETENCE AND UNPROFESSIONAL PERSON CALL ME ON 29 OCTOBER 2029 AT THE END OF THE BUSINESS DAY SAYING THAT THEY WERE CANCELING MY APPOINTMENT. I AM SO F'ING PISSED ABOUT THIS CRAP AND REALLY AT THE POINT OF CONTACTING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO FILE A LAWSUIT AND HAVE THEM TAKE BACK THE TRUCK. MY REGRETS ARE MANY AT THIS POINT I JUST WANT ANSWERS AND TO BE TREATED WITH SOME MEASURECOF RESPECT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE DRIVE WAY BEACSUE I DONT KNOW THE LEVEL OR HOW HOW UNSAFE IT MAY BE TO DRIVE. NO ONE HAS TOLD ME ANYTHING ABOUT THE [XXX] RECALL.. I HAVE RETAINED AN ATTORNEY IN THE EVENT THIS ISSUE IS NOT RESOVED BEFORE DECEMBER 2019. 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).
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Sep 23, 2019
SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHICLE BRAKES HARD (AS IN LOCKS UP THE BRAKES) WHEN BACKING UP AND AUTO BRAKING IS ENABLED, BUT NOTHING IS THERE. SAME THING WHEN DRIVING FORWARD, FORWARD COLLISION WARNING AUTO BRAKES WHEN NOTHING AT ALL IS THERE, ALMOST RESULTING IN BEING REAR ENDED AT LEAST TWICE BEFORE I TURNED IT OFF.. AT LEAST I AM ABLE TO TURN IT OFF. I KEPT THE WARNING ON, AND IT GOES OFF ALL THE TIME WHEN I CROSS SPEED BUMPS OR SHADOWS FROM OVERPASSES. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CONTINUES AFTER TSBS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO ADDRESS. ANOTHER KNOWN ISSUE THAT RAM ISNT ADDRESSING PUBLICLY IS BRAKE SQUEALING - THERE IS AN INTERNAL MEMO ABOUT IT, BUT DEALERSHIPS ARE NOT ADDRESSING IT - IT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BREAK LIGHTLY TO SLOW DOWN BETWEEN 70-40 MPH, BUT THEY CAN NEVER SEEM TO REPRODUCE IT AT THE DEALER. I OPENED A CASE WITH RAM AND THEY HAVE DONE ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT THE DEALER DID...I AM MOST WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY FEATURES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, PLEASE HELP! LATEST DATE THE FRONT COLLISION WARNING ACTIVATED WHEN NOTHING WAS THERE WAS TODAY. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.
Other or unspecified, Sep 19, 2019
COLD AIR BLOWING FROM WINSHEILD DEFROST VENTS AND SIDE WINDOW DEFROST VENTS WHEN AC IS SET TO FACE VENTS ONLY. THIS DEFECT IS CAUSING CONDENSATION TO FORM ON WINDOWS WHICH REDUCE VISIBILITY AND CREATES AN ADDED DISTRACTION. I HAVE HAD OPEN CASES WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND FIAT CHRYSTELR BUT NO RESOLUTION HAS BEEN REACHED. THE ONLY ADVICE OFFERED WAS TO TURN UP THE TEMPERATURES ON THE AC SETTINGS AND THAT IS NOT AN OPTION IN SOUTH FLORIDA. FCA CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE IS "RUNNING AS EXPECTED" SIMPOLY BEASIUE ALL LIKE MODELS OF THE RAM 1500'S ALL EXHIBIT THE SAME FAULTY DESIGN AND ALL ALLOW AIR TO BLOW FROM THE DEFROST VENTS WHEN THAT MODE IS NOT SELECTED. I DON'T THINK THAT COMPARING ONE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEFECTIVE VEHICLE IS VERY GOOD TO MEASURE OF DETERMINING IF SOMETHING IS RUNNING AS EXPECTED. I HAVE CREATED A FORUM OF THIS SUBJECT AND HAVE A SIGNIFICANT FOLLOWING OF MANY INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO SOLUTIONS OFFERED BY ANY OF THEM EITHER FROM FCA OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DEALERSHIPS. UNFORTUNATELY, IT MAY ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS DEFECT RESULTS IN THE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH OF AN INDIVIDUAL OR INDIVIDUALS AND MAYBE THEN IT WILL BE WORTH FCA'S TIME TO INVEST IN A SOLUTION. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED AND IT NEEDS TO BE DONE EXPEDITIOUSLY.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Aug 26, 2019
WHILE MY 2019 RAM 1500 IS IN MOTION, IT HAS A PULL / DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. THE PULL / DRIFT TO THE RIGHT OCCURS WHEN LIGHTLY HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL OR MOMENTARILY LETTING GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PULL / DRIFT TO THE RIGHT OCCURS ON ALL TYPES OF ROAD SURFACES. THE GRADE OF THE ROAD DOES IMPACT THE PULL / DRIFT AS IT IS EXAGGERATED WITH A STEEPER RIGHTWARD GRADE, HOWEVER IT WILL DRIVE STRAIGHT IF THE ROAD HAS A SLIGHT LEFTWARD GRADE. WITH A MILD RIGHTWARD GRADE, I HAVE TO PUT A LITTLE LEFTWARD PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT FROM VEERING RIGHT. THIS OCCURS AT SPEEDS OF 10 TO 80MPH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. IF THE DRIVER GETS DISTRACTED FOR A MOMENT, THE VEHICLE WILL UNINTENTIONALLY CHANGE LANES OR PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD IT SERVICED AND THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED 4 TIMES AT CORWIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM IN FARGO, ND AND THEY TELL ME THE ALIGNMENT IS WITHIN SPEC AND THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY CAN DO. TIRE PRESSURE IS EQUAL IN ALL FOUR TIRES. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATES A RIGHTWARD PULL IS CHARACTERISTIC OF NEW VEHICLES. I DO NOT BELIEVE MY VEHICLE, NOR ANY ANYONE ELSE'S, SHOULD BE PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH. THE TRUCK SHOULD DRIVE STRAIGHT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OUTSIDE INFLUENCES SUCH AS STEEP ROAD GRADES, HIGH CROSS WINDS, ETC.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Aug 22, 2019
WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT ANY OBSTRUCTIONS THE BRAKE ASSISTANCE WILL ENGAGE. THIS HAS CAUSED INJURY WITH HEADS HITTING THE CEILING AND WHIPLASH. FCA/RAM SAYS THIS IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED BUT AS DESIGNED THIS SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED AN ACCIDENT BUT DID NOT. THIS IS A CONCERN AS IT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO MANY BY ENGAGING WHEN THERE IS NO OBSTRUCTION OR ANYTHING TO CAUSE IT TO ENGAGE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT FCA IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT NO RESOLUTION FOR THIS. I AM TIRED OF NOT BEING ABLE TO USE A SAFETY FEATURE DUE TO IT CAUSING INJURY AND NOT AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS AND ONE TIME THEY MADE IT WORSE. THE LAST TIME THEY SENT ME HOME WITH A SIMILAR TRUCK AND THAT ONE DID NOT DO IT EACH TIME LIKE MINE. SO THERE IS A VARIANCE IN THE CODE FROM ONE TRUCK TO ANOTHER THAT IS NOT CONSISTENT AND CAUSES MORE HARM THAN IT WOULD PREVENT. I LOOK FORWARD TO A RESOLUTION BY FCA AS THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINT VIDEOS ONLINE ABOUT HOW THIS ENGAGES FOR GRASS OR OTHER THINGS THAT ARE NOT AN IMMEDIATE DANGER. IT ALSO HAS DONE THIS WHEN IT WAS RAINING ON A FLAT SURFACE. THIS FEATURE NEEDS MORE TESTING AND AN UPDATE SOON TO BE CALLED A SAFETY FEATURE OF THE 2019 RAM BRAND. A LINK TO THE VIDEOS CAN BE SHARED AND WAS EMAILED TO THE NHTSA.WEBMASTER@DOT.GOV ADDRESS. THEY ARE TO LARGE TO LOAD ON THIS SITE DUE TO THE TIME LENGTH TO CAPTURE ALL DETAILS OF THE INCIDENTS. THE VIDEOS ARE BOTH OF THE NEWER RAM AND MINE. THE DIFFERENCE IS MINE HAS THE SMALLER SCREEN IN THE VIDEO. IT IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH A START DATE ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND AFTER THE DEALER "FLASHED" THE PROGRAMMING DUE TO A RECALL.
Other or unspecified, Aug 14, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND AT 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE WEST BOUND AND HEADING EAST CROSSED IN FRONT, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO HIS IMMEDIATE RIGHT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FORWARD VEHICLE COLLISON WAS ON BUT FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE CONTACT MENTION THE OTHER DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AND WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC COLLISION CENTER FOR THE REPAIR OF THE COSMETIC DAMAGE AND AFTER THE REPAIR, IT TAKEN TO CHRIS MYERS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP DEALER (27163 US-98, DAPHNE, AL 36526, (251) 621-8885) FOR AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN COMPLETED TWO ALIGNMENTS ON THE VEHICLE BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER: UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,900. *DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Aug 13, 2019
A/C DOES NOT GET COLD AND HAVE TO CLOSE REAR VENTS FOR IT TO PUSH HARD
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Aug 13, 2019
2019 RAM 1500 CENSER ISSUE, BREAKS WILL ENGAGE WHILE IN DRIVE INDICATING PARKING CENSER FRONT OR BACK THAT OBJECT IS TO CLOSE WITH NOTHING THERE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT ALL TRAFFIC STARTS TO MOVE TRUCK BRAKE WILL ENGAGE NOT ALLOWING TRUCK TO MOVE FORWARD. WE HAVE TO DISENGAGE THE CENSER TO BE ABLE TO MOVE. CLOSE TO ACCIDENT WITH OTHER TRUCK COMING TO INTERSECTION AND LIGHT BEING GREEN. I COULD NOT MOVE BECAUSE BREAK WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. WE HAVE TO TURN OFF BOTH PARKING ASSISTANT CENSERS TO BE ABLE TO MOVE. AFTER THIRD INCIDENT WE HAVE LEFT THE PARKING CENSERS OFF. CALLED DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD TO CLEAN CENSER THAT POSSIBLE LARGER DEBRIS MAY BE CAUSE, ALSO WASHED TRUCK BUT ISSUE CONTINUED. TAKING FOR SERVICE NEXT WEEK WITH DEALERSHIP.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 6, 2019
AC IS NOT WORKING AND THE GPS/RADIO BLINKING ON AND OFF WITH A ERROR MESSAGE
Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2019, crash
WE TOTALED OUR TRUCK 7/21/2019 AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY I HAD TO HAVE A CAT SCAN ON MY HEAD AND STILL HAVE A KNOT WE WERE IN THE TURNING LANE ON HWY 281 IN PALO PINTO COUNTY ,TEXAS SLOWED AND NOT SURE IF WE TURNED INTO A PRIUS OR SHE HIT US NO POLICE REPORT YET
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jun 16, 2019
WHILE DRIVING A BRAND NEW DODGE RAM 1500 (2019) THE TRUCK SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING OF THE TRUCK, NOR COULD I CONTROL THE TRUCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE CITY STREETS AS WELL AS THE HIGHWAY AND IT IS VERY SCARY.
Other or unspecified, May 26, 2019
I'M NOT SURE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT WHEN I ACCELERATE SOMETHING VIBRATES LOUDLY, THIS STARTED LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THIS TRUCK NEW. IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS VIBRATING ON OR WITHIN THE DASHBOARD. I'VE TRIED TO FIND THE PROBLEM MYSELF WITH NO SUCCESS. I LOOK AT ONLINE FORUMS AND FOUND A LOT OF OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES BUT CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT WHY IT'S DOING THIS. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND I HOPE I CAN GET THIS FIXED!!
Power train, Other or unspecified, May 22, 2019
WHEN I TRY TO PUT MY NEW TRUCK IN GEAR (STATIONARY) THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS NOT TO SLIDE INTO DRIVE AND THE TRUCK JUST SITS THERE. I'VE CHECKED THE BRAKES AND AL THE DIGITAL STUFF AND NOTHING IS HOLDING THE TRUCK BACK, IT'S JUST NOT CLICKING INTO GEAR. THEN, WHEN I APPLY A LITTLE PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE REVS UP A BIT AND THE TRUCK LURCHES INTO GEAR. SOMETIMES, IT'S HARD TO KNOW WHEN THE SURGE/LURCH IS COMING, HIN I HAVE MAKES THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE TRUCKS SHOWS THAT IT'S IN GEAR, SO IT'S NATURAL TO HIT THE GAS AND GO. THE LAG AND LURCH IS HARD TO DETECT UNTIL THE WHOLE VEHICLE CONVULSES. THIS COULD ABSOLUTELY CAUSE SOMEONE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT SOMETHING OR SOMEONE. I'VE ALSO READ A SERIES OF COMMENTS ONLINE FROM OTHER OWNERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. SO, RAM NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING SYSTEMATIC OR THIS WILL HURT SOMEONE SOMEDAY...
Other or unspecified, Apr 1, 2019, fire
SINCE THE FIRST WEEK WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD A BURNING WIRE SMELL. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE EVEN HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS. SCHEDULED TO TAKE IT BACK AND IT BURNED SITTING MY DRIVEWAY PARKED AND OFF. WE ALSO HAD AN ISSUE OF THE VEHICLE CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WE WERE TAKING IT BACK DUE TO THE DISPLAY SCREEN HAD TURNED BLUE FOR THE RADIO AND THE BURNING WIRE SMELL. WE WERE SCARED IT WOULD CATCH FIRE.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 31, 2019
2019 RAM LARAMIE GEAR SELECTOR WILL SHOW DRIVE AND NOT MOVE UNTIL THE RPM IS @ 2000 AND THEN SLAM INTO GEAR. THIS WAS AFTER BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY GOING INTO DRIVE TO REPOSITION THE TRUCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. ONCE AN HOUR AFTER PURCHASE AND ONCE THE NEXT DAY. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 3 DAYS AGO, 3/29/19.
Other or unspecified, Mar 14, 2019
TOWING - TRUCK AS EQUIPPED IS SUPPOSED TO TOW 11410 LBS. WE HAVE SEVERE SWAY TOWING OUR 6900 LB TRAVEL TRAILER BEGINNING AT 45 MPH. WE HAVE A DISTRIBUTION HITCH AND ANTI SWAY BARS. TRAILER HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS. TONGUE WEIGHT IS 800 LBS. TRUCK SEVERELY SQUATS WITH TRAILER ON IT. TECHS AT DEALERSHIP HAVE INDICATED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE PROPER SUSPENSION OR TIRES, BUT DODGE REFUSES TO MAKE ANY REPAIR ATTEMPTS.
Other or unspecified, Mar 6, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, THE BLIND SPOT MIRROR DETECTION DEVICE FAILED TO OPERATE AT ALL. NORMALLY WHEN A CAR IS ALONGSIDE YOU IN YOUR BLIND SPOT, A YELLOW ARROW WOULD BE INDICATED IN YOUR MIRROR. THE YELLOW ARROW FAILED TO APPEAR EVEN DURING SEVERAL TESTS OF THE FEATURE. THE CONSUMER RELIES HEAVILY ON THIS DEVICE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO INFORM ME THAT IT WAS NOT WORKING. NOT WORKING (NO YELLOW LIGHT IN MIRROR MEANS IT'S SAFE TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE). NOT WORKING, NOT WORKING IS A RECIPE FOR DISASTER.