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My vehicle is prompting a warning sign on the dash screen stating "service airbag system". Since it started, the screen on my dash started glitching a few minutes while driving or idling, then it'll prompt the warning statement again. Not sure if related, but ever since that happened, another electrical component started acting up such as my air conditioning and tpms light. The a/c comes on and off when turned using the cold. However, if heat is used, it seems work fine. The tpms i'm not sure if related, but i know all these symptoms followed after the air bag warning started. I first noticed the issue a few month's back when i got in the truck and started it. A week after, the a/c started acting up. I'm appalled to find out that this wasn't a part of the airbag safety recall. I've looked up the issue and found that there are many other customers experiencing this same problem with their vehicles. So far, i've been fortunate to not have an incident yet, but i'm also terrified there might be one in the future. Any help from the nhtsa would be greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v459000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer scheduled an appointment. When the contact arrived, he was informed that the parts were not available which was unreasonable due to the contact traveling over 100 miles to get to the dealer. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Vehicle has 77,000 miles and @ 1000 miles ago a noticeable change in ride and handling. Ride has become very stiff at all speeds above 35 mph. Vehicle also has a tendency to give the felling of floating when cornering. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times and they cannot find any codes to tell them something is wrong? they have change many parts, shocks, idler arms, rubber suspension bushings, etc,they have acknowledged the rough ride,but cannot find the reason? i believe it is a sensor or regulator valve, that controls the air suspension at various speeds and when cornering. The truck rides like the there is excessive air pressure in the air bags to soften the ride at various speeds,
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts) and 15v459000 (air bags); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. When the vehicle was turned off, the gear shift moved without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per manufacturer recall numbers: t79, t35, and r36 at east carolina chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3401 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, 888-848-5262), but they failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46. The vin was not available.
When passeat is decline the airbag warning light come on,have airbag service.
When i purchased in october 2017 , i drove the truck for a couple of weeks when my passenger airbag light came on and also the seat belt signal came on brought it to dealership was told i must pay out of pocket, i respectfully told them that i should not have to pay out of pocket that there is a malfunction and they should fix it no response and charged me to look at it as i sat for 2 hours....
Air suspension go off all that time when i'm goin fas like 70 then don't wnnt trun on anything and i have my family and kids i don't like that feeling
The service airbag system warning keeps randomly beeping and flashing on dashboard.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v459000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
At startup, horn and all electrical buttons on the left side of the steering wheel and backof the steering wheel were inoperative.unable to make hands free calls, blow horn, or change drivers display screens.will the steering wheel airbag work? truck was sent to dealer for repairs and returned not repaired.it's gaong back again.milage 21,112, owned 36 months and 3 weeks.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Front end impact during a traffic collision failed to actuate the airbags resulting in a neck/upper back injury.the collision occurred at approx. 35-40mph into another car (broadside collision).
The message from my truck said the air bag system need services this code come up b0020_13
Recently i was involved in a car accident with my 2013 dodge ram 1500. I was struct by a car at approximately 35 mph and hit directly on the drivers side,(t-boned) the truck is equipped with side air bags and front air bags,which never deployed. The accident brought extensive damages to the truck and injuries to my wife and i. I reported the non deployment to dodge in which case a special inspector was sent out to thomas dodge where he ran diagnostics of the airbags computer. No fault signals were found. Dodge response to the investigation was ! impact was not sufficient to merit air bag deployment!. Department of transportation safety says the bag is inflated at a certain crash threshold, usually corresponding to a speed of the impacting vehicle of more than 15-20 km/h. Dodge refused to act on it so the question should be to myself, dodge ram owners and perspective buyers,,,will my airbags deploy when i need them to???be ware.
Takata recall:i was recently involved in an accident in which my driver side air bag did not deploy when it should have.there was so much impact that the passenger side front and rear curtain air bags deployed on the other vehicle involved in the accident. I was stopped at a stop sign preparing to cross a very busy intersection.once i determined it was clear i began to roll away from the stop sign when suddenly a south bound car entered the intersection without it's lights on and collided with the front driver's side of my vehicle.at the point of impact, the south bound car was traveling at least 45 mph and my vehicle had merely rolled away from the stop sign and i slammed on my breaks just prior to impact.i was not traveling more than 5 mph when the vehicles collided. Once both vehicles had come to a complete stop i realized i had struck the back of my head on the driver's side window extremely hard but no air bag deployment had taken place. There was so much force in the impact that the frame on my vehicle was bent.the other driver was cited in the accident any my vehicle sustained $16,000 in damage.i am extremely frustrated that the side curtain air bags did not deploy and now i'm facing the fact that i will have to continue to drive a repaired vehicle that may or may not provide me with all the safety that i demand moving forward.i respectfully ask for your assistance in helping me hold the manufacturer liable for my situation and rectifying the situation.had i rolled into the intersection any farther than i did, i may not be alive to file this complaint.
Dealer says they cant get parts to fix airbag recall....updated 12/03/15
The contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer's insurance company (auto auctions inc, located at 1280 jackson st a, st paul, mn 55117; (651) 488-0581) where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. Neither the driver or side airbags deployed. The seatbelt was on but tossed around due to the seatbelt not holding in place. There was multiple bruises and injuries.the manufacturer was contacted at 800-992-1997 and stated that they would not be able to assist, and that the contact would have to speak with a higher authority. Case number: [xxx] was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 43,545.... .updated 11/16/17 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a warning light lit up for the air bags and the message on the saved messages says service air bags. The air bags have never deployed for any reason. The warning light came on when i started the truck for the first time it wasn't moving when the light first came on.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v459000 (air bags), and 15v461000 (equipment). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning indicator turned on and off. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
There is a spring in the steering colum that allows the air bags, volume control, cruise control, heated steering wheel, and anything else located on the steering wheel to work. It broke not covered under warranty should be a recall safety issue.
Accelerating from stop light and at 35 mph a loud explosion was heard from the passenger dash area. I thought i saw some powdery dust afterward. Took the truck to the dealership and explained what happened. They did a drb computer test and road test. Nothing found. Also there were no dash warning lights.when it happened my first thought was the air bag charge went off, but why didn't the bag come out.
All steering wheel electrical function not working,including horn,air can not deploy, vehicle had this issue when new and clock spring and wiring was replaced 3 years ago, then recall was done for air bag and now the same problem. Last week almost involved in accident and could not use horn to alert other driver. Cruise control functions also do not operate, i am afraid to let wife drive with kids since air bag will not function if accident happens.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50-55 mph during inclement weather conditions, the contact accelerated to 65 mph and the vehicle spun out of control. The vehicle flipped over landing once on the passenger side and then continued to flip over onto the driver side, causing the tailgate to fracture. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck and back pains including abrasions on the legs that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained lacerations to the head that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v459000 (air bags), but the dealer stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 12/30/15*lj *dtthe consumer provided photos.
Received mailing stating my air bags may be defective. Takata airbag inflators. Would like replace if defective.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While stopped, the preceding vehicle reversed into the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the seat belt did not restrain and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
I received a safety recall letter in the mail on july 03,2017. The dealership where i purchased the vehicle refused to make the necessary repairs. The dealership is located at 2173 south woodlandboulevarddeland , florida32720. Phone number(386)736-3000. Refer to t25/nhtsa 17v-302 .
The contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that he was hit head-on by another vehicle. The contact stated that although the airbag warning lights illuminated the instrument panel; however, the airbags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital where he was treated for the soreness to his back. The other driver was able to walk away from the accident and appeared to not be injured. A police report was filed at the scene (div421070591). Due to the accident, the vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard and was deemed a total loss. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there was a recall on the vehicle(recall unknown); however, he was informed that the recall was not related to the airbag failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 242,000. The vin was not available.
28 october 2019 i was in a serious vehicle accident with my 17 year old son in the truck and neither the driver's side or passenger side airbag deployed. *dt
The passenger occupancy sensor does not work properly which disables the airbag even if somebody is riding and the passenger side because the vehicle thinks nobody is there this could potentially be fatal for the passenger during a crash i found this out when a passenger unbuckled the seat belt (this happens while driving or stationary) the chime/ light did not come on after further inspection i found that the in the seat pad sensor must be faulty i've reached out to ram they have no intentions of repairing the faulty safety equipment.
As of yet, there has not been an accident happen. However, i just finished a 15 mile drive and my airbag light and the message "service airbag system" has come on and off 6 times at random. In doing my own research, if the clockspring in the wheel which connects the airbag loses connection it will cause that fault possibly leading to an airbag failure to deploy in the event of an accident. This happened both while moving and also while stationary.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving in the rain at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned over a ditch and crashed into a hill. The air bags did not deploy. The police and the ambulance were at the scene and rescued the contact and the passenger, both of whom sustained injuries requiring medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Today was the third time we took our dodge ram 1500 to the dodge dealer. The first time they washed it and removed snow which improved the service. The second time at bozeman dealer they said there was nothing they could do. I have talked to people in upstate michigan that have rams and have no problems with the airbag. This airbag system is defective.the third time i took it to bozeman they charged me 270 dollars to fill the airbags with nitrogen and on the way home the immediate service required for suspensionservice required.we tried to slow down and raise airbags and it would not work. We cannot lower or make our vehicle rise. The vehicle sits overnight and we come out and the bags are deflated. The truck rides very rough. We had to drive to bozeman in this mode. We are getting frustrated andwhen they tell us the airbags just do this in cold climates i disagree.
I was involved in an accident where i was t boned. Hit on the drivers side. The entire drivers side doors were damaged, front and rear and none of the airbags deployed.
I purchased this truck and had issues and would like to be in the takata recall list.brought in to dealership 2 weeks after purchase and was told i have to pay for repairs they do not cover these areas very upset. Please help me... Thank you it happens when i start my vehicle and when moving...
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact called ganley chrysler dodge jeep ram at (440) 232-2121 (located at 310 broadway ave, bedford, oh 44146) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
On 05/28/2019 recall's (t61, t79, u53) where all performed on my 2013 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck by the whitten brothers dealership located at: 10701 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235 phone# (804) 378-0707. Before picking up my vehicle the dealership called to notify me of a glitch with the engine light staying in the on position and the second issue had the service airbag coming on randomly. They said it could be fixed but i would have to pay. I didn't agree to this due to none of these issues were occurring prior to my visit. Also, notified them i had worked previously for nhtsa and knew the recalls performed should have cleared out all the warnings and if not they needed to go back and fix them. Sadly they did not fix them. I was given the runaround with random excuses for reason it might be and the topic of "money" kept being brought up. The dealership forged their words on the invoice implying the lights were on prior to service. I explained that i would be filing a report on they're location for the concern that these recall's (t61, t79, u53) were not performed correctly and for inappropriate behavior that was conducted. Nicholas (134510) was the advisor who i spoke with. Invoice# chcs592258 customer# 90932 invoice date: 05/28/19the suggestion to cover up wires underneath the seats would possible fix the issues. Please feel free to contact by phone# (xxxxx) or email: (xxxxx)i hope this will help others as much as i'm hoping it will help me to get this information out.(xxxxxx)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)
Owned truck for approximately 2 years with no problems observed. Received notice of 3 recalls 2 of which were related to air bag issues. Work was preformed by dealer i purchased truck. Approximately 1 month later air bag light comes on. This is the first time ever a light came on. Dealer examined found defective passenger air bag. They replaced at my expense of $600. About 1 month later an intermittent air bag light comes on and off. Dealer examined found defective wire harness for passenger air bag. Fixed at my expense of $300.
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to no response from dealership in reference to steering wheel wiring recall/air bag notice.the consumer referenced recall # 15v459000.
While driving down the road both driver and passenger front and rear side curtain airbags deployed along with the seat air bags and seat belts locked
No accident yet, if this is hot recall why am i having to wait 6 months before the dealer can check my vehicle or repair it.
The airbag light came on and the dashboard message center said to get airbag serviced.i took the truck to friendship dodge in bristol tn 37620 to get repairs on the airbag. They did repair the airbag, but the service airbag message kept coming on and off.now it is staying on all the time. I took the truck back to the dealership and they said it was not under warranty. They refused to fix it.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact had to reach under both the passenger and driver seats and squeeze the connectors together to turn off the warning indicator. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise detected from the vehicle. When inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a leak from the rear passenger side of the vehicle and that the exhaust manifold bolt fractured. The vehicle was taken to spartanburg chrysler dodge jeep ram (1035 n church st, spartanburg, sc 29303, (888) 404-4925) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into the rear of the a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front end. During the crash the air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained a fractured right foot and bruises the arms and torso which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags) was received in june of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. .....updated 02/10/16
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number(s): 15v460000 (air bags) 15v459000 (steering). However, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v302000 (air bags), which indicated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would call the dealer on his behalf. The contact was not called back and no appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The contact called the manufacturer again and was informed to call back. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.parts distribution disconnect.
Constant electrical issues.air bag light came on multiple times before finally being repaired.ac/heater motor went out 4 times before it was determined the wiring harness had burnt.heater would go on and off on it's own
The truck hit a bank anflipped over an air bags never come out on drivers side.
"takata recall"i purchased a certified 2013 dodge ram 1500 espress about a year ago.the dealer promised to replace anything that went wrong with the truck within 3 months and 3,000 miles.i also have the remainder of the powertrain warranty.as soon as my wife and i drive the truck off the lot, the "service airbag system" light came on the dash.i turn around and go back to the salesman.he says he'll fix it by resetting the battery.i tell him that's temporary until the computer relearns the issue.he tells us if it does he'll take care of it and we can have it serviced at any dodge dealer.it came on on the 100 mile drive home.i took it in to a dealer in chelsea , mi.they couldn't find the airbag fault as the light mysteriously went off.one day after picking up the truck, the airbag light comes back on.i called chrysler customer care at this point to try and get this resolved.they give me a hard time and tell me i'll have to pay for the fix.i've called them probably 15-20 times to get this resolved without me paying an arm and a leg for something they should have fixed when i bought the truck.i even took it in for a seperate airbag recall hoping it would fix it.the dealer didn't even tell me what they fixed, instead they said if i want that airbag issue fixed they first need to diagnose it to the tune of $125.00 plus repair costs.needless to say, my "service airbag system" light has been on since i bought the truck and is still on until i sell the truck i guess.when i said they were just fined 105 million for not handling recalls/ airbag issues, they just said so what.i said so you don't care if i have loaded gun at my face that could go off at any time....they said they recommend i don't drive it until it's fixed....they really could care less about their customers safety.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the front and rear driver and passenger air bags deployed without warning or impact. As a result, the contact sustained a bloody nose and face injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was diagnosed, but the dealer could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a near rollover crash. The contact stated that there was no crash. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Driving approximately 70 mph at 7:30am on a saturday on a 4 lane interstate.light rain, truck started hydroplaning sideways, no traction at all, then sudden traction thrusting truck into guardrail head on, bounced backwards into the middle lane, then traction again moving truck forward into a ditch, up the embankment and hitting a tree head on.total loss of traction and brakes.airbags did not deploy. Over $10,000 in damage.
The contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn at low speeds, the steering wheel failed to re-align to drive straight. The contact veered off the road and crashed into the rear of another vehicle causing the front driver tire, lower ball joint separated from the steering knuckle, inner tie rod end, shock assembly and lower control arm to detach. The vehicle was restarted and the steering resumed to normal but due to the front driver side damage, it needed to be towed. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed on several occasions while driving at low speeds. The air bag failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain him. As a result, the contact hit his face and wrist against the steering wheel and windshield glass. The contact mentioned he would be going to the hospital for his injuries. The other driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The dealer nor manufacturer were informed of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 and 15v459000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I took my truck in for the recall on the occupant restraint control module, the light would come on all the time. It was tooken care of on 07/16/ 2018, and the light went off.9 months l;ater it came back on.i took my truck back in on 04/29/2019. The advisor for hoblit chrysler, by the name od mario portillo 017155 called me and said it would cost $550 to repair and he said it was not the selt belt restrain.i said no i'am not paying, and that i was coming to get my ttruck. I notice that the like was off and he didn't state in the report. I came by and asked him to put it in the report that the light was not on, he did and he also stated that the light will come back on, but he would not say why the light is off now. I believe these are dishonest would please give me some infoas to what should i do if this light comes back on.
I was involved in a front end crash impact speed at about 35-40 mph and airbags did not deploy.th crash occurred on a business/residential roadway.
Service air bag systems warning light turning on and off randomly while driving.not sure if this disabled air bag functionality.
I was stopped by a train and people in front of me were turning around. I was backed into hard and i hit the windshield and steering wheel. My seatbelt didn't restrain me and the airbags did not deploy. I am hurt from it . Chrysler wanted to see it but i was advised not to let them see it first. The radiator was moved back the bumper is crushed. This truck has had issues since i got it.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. After the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer's recall for the air bags, there was an abnormal noise coming from the area of the dashboard near the air bags. The failure occurred while the vehicle on or off. The contacted also indicated that while the gear was in drive, the gear randomly switched over to neutral without warning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Air suspension go off no way to control that car i can have big accident i have 2 baby in that car with me all that time
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v460000 (seat belts, air bags), the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to marty cancila dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 2175 n hwy 67, florissant, mo 63033, (314) 831-3300) where it was diagnosed that the wire harness for the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,740.
Air bag sistem / service light came on and my air bag might not deploy in case of an accident
April 15th 2017 i was leaving a friends house where my vehicle was park. I got in my vehicle and started the engine. When all the gauges lite up for the system check i noticed my air bag light was still on.i tried to turn off the engine and then restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The air bag light was still on. For the next 3 days and still,my air bag light is on and i get periodically a message on my dash stating "service air bag".
Service airbag warning light & chime continually activating. Has been to chrysler dealer approximately 7 times for same issue only to re-occur shortly after being serviced. Filed complaint with chrysler customer service but they have been unresponsive.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 25 mph, the passenger side curtain and side air bags deployed, as well as the seat belt pretensioner, without warning or an impact occurring. The vehicle was taken to national dodge chrysler jeep ram (2223 n marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546, (844) 872-2972) where the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a technician would be sent out in two days to inspect the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 69,195.
The contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I had the 2 air bag recalls work performed at dealership.less than 2 months later the service airbag system light and message indicator came on upon cranking and stayed on, so i took it immediately to the dealer.they kept it for several days.they said the harness connector was bad and they needed to order a new one.the next day they called and said the truck was ready.they told me they had simply bent the harness connectors and that solved the problem.a month or so later the light came on and stayed on upon cranking.i took it in to the dealer.the service tech pulled on of my boys' small footballs from under the driver seat and fiddled with the harness and said that it would probably fix it, but come back if not.(up until now was before three years or 36,000 miles had elapsed.) i took the truck in for the recommended 30,000 mile service and stressed that warranty period would soon run so check air bag light and everything else.a few more months go by and the air bag system light and message indicator comes back onbut goes off within a few minutes.i called the dealer service department and tech said "as long as it goes off it is ok. It sometimes just does a self-check on the system." after a couple of days no more light.a few weeks ago the light and message indicator came one and went off within a few minutes.now the intermittent air bag system light and message indicator continues (generally upon cranking, but often while driving).sometimes multiple times a day; sometime not for a day or so.i cannot get dealer to return my calls.
2013 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to recall notices occupant restraints control, airbag deployment system and fuel leak/fire and requests dealership to pick up vehicle to complete recalls..
The contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, there was an unknown noise coming from the vehicle. The contact attempted to decelerate and the air bags deployed without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a residential fence. The contact sustained neck, arm, and head injuries that required medical attention. The passenger sustained head, neck, and back injuries that also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000......updated 07/26/16
Service airbag system.service electronic braking system. Service pwer steering. Service electronic trottle conteol. Service power steering.these came up wore throng it on to leave for the day.that happened 2 times.truck had to be towed.upload to software was done.2 days later the a/c fan went out.it was replaced but still turned off antway. Dealer stayed radio need to be replaced.5 wks latter - it's beyond installed.dealer stayed software upload had nothing to do with radio mess up. I beg to differ. Radio controls alot of stuff critical to the function of the truck. It's happened several times for over 8 months. It's been in the shop more than i've driven.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts) however, the dealer stated that the part needed to perform the repair would not be available until april of 2016. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Been experiencing a 'service airbag system' across my info screen along with an annoying tone. It happens when the vehicle is running, parked, as well as all forward and reverse gears. Today was the first opportunity i had to get the truck into the dealership to diagnose the issue. Found that the airbag in the drivers side seat has a faulty circuit. I believe that this is a major safety issue & should be repaired by the manufacturer.
Controls (cruise, gear up/down) on steering wheel non-operable.dealer diagnostics say clockspring (pn 68110740ae) is bad.
As i was parking my vehicle i heard a click sound. Immediately after the airbag light illuminated also horn/radio/cruise control stopped working. Very unsafe. Not fare for a defect like this to happen. After reading forums online this is a known problem that fca has not looked into.
I had a car accident on december 4 ,2016. And my airbags didn't came out causing injury to my ribs and neck.
On july 22nd when leaving work, the vehicle was driven out of the parking lot and took two left hand turns and a right hand turn onto a busy road. The turn signals were working intermittingly the last time they were used. Once the right hand turn was completed, and began driving down the road, the drivers steering wheel airbag deployed. Once the vehicle control was regained it was pulled over to the side of the road and shut off. The airbag looked to have burn hole in it and there was the smell similar to plastic melting. The key was turned back on and at that time no turn signals would work and the wipers would not stop operating. Although the airbag deployed and diverted attention when it went off, it did not fully inflate either. The dealership was contacted and they recommended filing a complaint with chrysler. Since the dealer was only a couple miles away, the vehicle was driven to them. I contacted chrysler and filed a complaint. They advised that the dealer is not to touch it until an investigator contacts them, and that i will be provided an alternate source of transportation. I contacted chrysler and was advised there was nothing they could do and it was in the hands of a different department that i was not allowed to contact. After numerous requests to speak with a supervisor and the alternate department, i was finally contacted by mr. Kon of special investigations on august 15th. He advised that there will be no transportation provided unless chrysler determines that they are at fault for this. He was also unable to provide any timeline as to when someone would be able look at the vehicle. The dealership is also taking the approach that they will not offer a source of transportation until it is approved by chrysler. The r36 recall related to this same symptom was reportedly done by the dealer in the spring of 2016.
Check air bag system light continues to come on despite four different attempts to correct the issue.service advisor informed me that eventually the wire can disconnect from the airbag itself and the whole system will have to be replaced.the light does not come on when the vehicle is taken for a test drive after the repair.it seems to come back on 2-3 days later.
I buy this vehicle and the dealer post to be fixed but i had to wait 3 weeks to do the repair and the light is still on on air bag system. Since we buy the truckit was like that.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to a manufacturer recall for the air bags. After the repair was performed, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs on three separate occasions. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Constant electrical issues.air bag light came on multiple times before finally being repaired.ac/heater motor went out 4 times before it was determined the wiring harness had burnt.heater would go on and off on it's own
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn to exit highway traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle resumed normally after being restarted. In addition, the headlights and panic alarm would activate independently.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was also test driven, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the approximate current mileage was 5,000.
The steering wheel has a short in the wiring which caused the cruse control, horn, information center controls, voice recognition controls, to stop working dealer claims that this issue is not currently under any recall and that accidentalair bag deployment should not be an issue. I believe this to be asafety issue. Also found with this issue that there is in fact recall for this vehicle (not vin specific) for a similar issue ( not that descriptive) which can cause inadvertent air bag deployment during vehicle operation.
Center dash cluster reboots while driving.vehicle keeps running while cluster recycles.it has occurred dozens of times since i purchased the vehicle. It occurs at multiple speeds and sometimes when i am sitting at a stop light.i have been reporting this problem to the dealer service departments since it first occurred.no one seems to have a clue as to the root cause.multiple software updates have not fixed the problem.
My vehicle has been giving trouble for the past 3 months, with the electrical panel going off while driving on streets and highways, not being able to control speed or brakes, windshield wipers coming on randomly, signals not working, false alarms for washer fluid, radio and bluetooth shutting down and car shutting down and not starting altogether. I've taken it to 3 different shops and mechanics, who all had a hard time diagnosing and fixing the problems. I've had to spent a lot of money on tow trucks and repairs, and am not convinced the issues are adequately repaired. I also firmly believe this is and should be a recall issue. The previous section would not let me choose all the issues but i've had problems with air bag, brakes, elec. Stability control, electrical, engine, fuel/propulsion system, lighting, power train, speed control, steering, suspension, visibility/wiper and wheels.
Uconnect unit went out, no error codes it was dead no radio no a/c controls. Chrysler replaced it in august 2016. Within weeks ( sept. 17th) i was on i-59 headed out of town the entire dash went out, instruments reset came back on, 30 minutes later dash went out again and reset, 20 minutes later dash went out again. I turned around and headed back home it went out 2 more times. Speed seemed to not affect it as i was at different speeds and also in park when it went out. I have owned the vehicle for 3.5 years and never had problems until the uconnect unit went out nor did the a/c drip water on my foot and gas pedal which it has now been doing since uconnect unit was repaired now gas pedal is slick with water. I took it to the dealership on sept.19 after calling chrysler. Dealership first said bcm was bad waited to see what chrysler was going to do. Then i get told by dealership a week later that it is instrument cluster. I talked to chrysler and told them my concern something is making the electrical act up and doing research it makes sense that it could be bcm since both uconnect and instrument panel are connected to it. I now see by reading this site i am not the only one with this dangerous problem. Chrysler needs to find and fix the problem. Parts changing i.e. The uconnect unit and now the instrument panel (at my expense), does not solve the problem and now i am leery about traveling long distances because no one has 'found' the issue causing all the electrical problems. Water (condensation) dripping all over my gas pedal is dangerous and dealership is not concerned, gave me a lecture on using recirculate on my a/c (which i do).my truck only has 23,000 miles on it there should not be all these electrical problems.
My 2013 dodge ram 1500 on multiple occasions has nearly allowed accidents due to the horn being delayed.i complained and took in to the dealership to be repaired but the dodge service representative told me there is not a problem because it works as designed. Obviously there is a flaw in their design.i researched this problem on the internet and many people have complained of the same thing.the horn control on this particular model operates through the computer and that is what is said to be causing the delay.the delayed horn in my vehicle has nearly allowed accidents on multiple occasions by consequently causing a delayed response from the drivers of other vehicles. Dodge needs to fix the problem before people are seriously hurt or killed.thanks for your help!!
Service airbag system.service electronic braking system. Service pwer steering. Service electronic trottle conteol. Service power steering.these came up wore throng it on to leave for the day.that happened 2 times.truck had to be towed.upload to software was done.2 days later the a/c fan went out.it was replaced but still turned off antway. Dealer stayed radio need to be replaced.5 wks latter - it's beyond installed.dealer stayed software upload had nothing to do with radio mess up. I beg to differ. Radio controls alot of stuff critical to the function of the truck. It's happened several times for over 8 months. It's been in the shop more than i've driven.
Periodically when turning my steering wheel the dash and radio screen turn off and re-boot. When making a turn, left or right, every display and gauge on the dash and the radio/ back up camera screen all shut off and re-boot as if you have just put the key in and turned the ignition to the on position. I have no information for roughly 15 to 30 seconds.
As i was driving to work this morning i had my cruse control set at 65mph. I reached the normal point in which i turn the cruse control off every morning due to an approaching intersection and the cruse control buttons on the steering wheel would not function. I hit the brake peddle and the cruse still would not shut off. I was able to get out of the turn lane and proceed through the intersection, which was luckily green, and shifted the vehicle into neutral and shut if off. Upon starting the vehicle back up the cruse control buttons will not function. I tried again this afternoon and they are working just fine. Ever since the wire harness was replaced a few years ago there have been issues with the volume controls for the radio but this is the first time i have had any issue with the cruse control. What if this would have happened at a busy intersection with a red light?
Dashboard from time to time will go completely out for a few seconds and reboot while driving. During this time no dashboard information is available. It is hard to reproduce because it happens randomly.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures which were attributable to the keyfob. The contact stated he was on several occasions unable to turn the vehicle off due to the failure. Additionally, the vehicle would start-up, lock and unlock the doors independently. The vehicle was taken to lithia chrysler jeep dodge of tri-cities (7171 w canal dr, kennewick, wa 99336) where the keyfob was replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact attempted to use the replacement keyfob however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000. The consumer has stated the failure was estimated to be less than 16,00 miles.*as
I was driving my 2013 dodge ram 1500 and as i was coming to a stop. When i began to cost out onto the road i hit the accelerator the was a huge engine rev but no power as i looked to the shifter on the dash the d was flashing orange had to put my foot on brake shift to n and then wait for a few seconds to shift back into d and pull away. Had another vehicle been coming i would have been in bad shape. This is at least the 4th or 5thtime it has happened and have been to dealer and they say never had any other complaints.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the center stack control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 22,500.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine, abs, and esc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and cruise control seized and the vehicle lost acceleration. The dealer diagnosed the abs module failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the cruise control became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the switch and wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
There have been several instances where my gauge cluster intermittently reboots itself while driving. I would say this occurrence has happened over 20 times during the year i have owned my truck. I bought it back in of september 2013. In addition, i have noticed that my map lights flicker. Not sure if it's an electrical issue. I've brought my truck in to the ram dealership for service and they cannot duplicate the issue and unfortunately there are no error logs in the truck's computer system. I have read countless forums with other 2013 ram truck owners experiencing the same phenomenon and who have brought it in for service with no luck.
Child door looks and auto door locks not working.either by in interior switches or key fob.some or all door will not lock without manually pressing down the manual door locks.common problem found when searched on ram forumsdealer replaced body control module and new key fobs.
At startup, horn and all electrical buttons on the left side of the steering wheel and backof the steering wheel were inoperative.unable to make hands free calls, blow horn, or change drivers display screens.will the steering wheel airbag work? truck was sent to dealer for repairs and returned not repaired.it's gaong back again.milage 21,112, owned 36 months and 3 weeks.
All steering wheel electrical function not working,including horn,air can not deploy, vehicle had this issue when new and clock spring and wiring was replaced 3 years ago, then recall was done for air bag and now the same problem. Last week almost involved in accident and could not use horn to alert other driver. Cruise control functions also do not operate, i am afraid to let wife drive with kids since air bag will not function if accident happens.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service electronic error message illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted minutes later. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the dome light flickered intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. In addition, the doors failed to unlock and lock. The contact had to use the key to function the doors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000....updated 12/06/16 the consumer stated the gauges were acting up again, but didn't lose power.
As i was parking my vehicle i heard a click sound. Immediately after the airbag light illuminated also horn/radio/cruise control stopped working. Very unsafe. Not fare for a defect like this to happen. After reading forums online this is a known problem that fca has not looked into.
My truck have been in the shop 5 times. 3 times for overheating 2 times for a computer problem it shut off stuff like headlights turn signals radio dash gauges windows and lock so when that's done it shuts the truck off and it stop were its at and don't come back on at all until an hour latter i have own this truck for 5 month and i can seem to keep it out of the shop.
Interior door lock/unlock button located on interior drivers door panel will not function, i.e. Will not lock, unlock the doors. Key fob will lock/unlock doors, but not door panel buttons at any time, moving or stationary. Window function buttons were not working, but have started working on their own. But the inability to lock or unlock the doors seems like a huge safety factor. They did work initially, suddenly stopped working recently.
The vehicle will shutdown without notice, the engine will shut off and will not restart. The electronic dash will go black which shows what gear the vehicle is in. So shifting to neutral to restart the vehicle can be difficult since no indication is given of what gear.all power to the steering and brakes are no longer available. The vehicles computer does some sort of reset after several seconds but any attempts to restart the vehicle fail till the reset is complete.taken to the dealer several times and also notified chrysler which there attempted resolutions were only guess and does not resolve the shutdowns.chrysler and service tech's have stated they have not heard of the issue yet another customer in for service same time as myself with a jeep complained of the same issue that i had seen with my ram.it appears this is bigger issue than just a single vehicle. This link shows what occurs when the vehicle shutdown occurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyh9vqehyiq
I tried this once and lost it downloading a picture. I had a problem putting gas in my truck. It kept making the gas pump pop. Eventually it took 30-40 min to get gas in it. I started using a 5 gallon gas can to get gas in it.i took it to my mechanic and it cost over a thousand dollars to fix.also i had a problem with my tailgate opening while i was driving, one of the times a trailer was attached and it opened an hit the hitch and dented it making it hard to open it. One day i stopped at a business on joppa rd in perry hall to pick up 2 lawnmowers and when i pulled out on joppa road and the tailgate popped open again and the mowers fell out and started grilling down the road and luckily the owner of the business saw it happen and helped me catch them before they caused and accident. I'm not going to try to download a picture because i don't want to lose this again. I never got recalls on these things until after these things happened
Led headlights get condensation causing reduced brightness and visibility.dealership replaced the headlights. The new ones had the same problem.i was then told that condensation was normal, and that was how the light was designed.
When parking i get error 'vehicle not in park' and engine will not shut off. Seems stuck and until you put it in reverse, then drive, then park multiple times it will allow you to shut the engine off. Everytime i try and park and i am stationary for the past month.
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to numerous faults with the on-board computer.the dealer performed several upgrades with no success. The consumer stated the faults included the power assist braking system not working, the power steering did not engage, making steering impossible. Several times the door would not lock from the inside while the vehicle was parked, on several occasions the vehicle would not start and on one occasion, the door would not unlock. Also, numerous times the display console would not illuminate. The head lights failed to turn on in automatic mode,and the back up display did not illuminate. The consumer stated the failures were random.
There is a electrical connectorunder the dash that comes loose.. The truck shuts down with no control. Will not start cant get out of park to be towed.. Total lockout.dealer charged 150 bucks to "fix it" happened again a month later .
First problem. After locking truck the instrument panel lights and gauges continue to flash and gauges flicker. This goes on for about 10 mins or so. Dealer cant find problem.second problem is transmission. When coming to a stop and the truck has stopped moving you get a bump from transmission.once again dealer no help. Been going on for 2 yrs.
While driving the vehicle at any speed the instrument cluster and radio goes completely out. The systems reboots (instrument cluster) itself as if its is being started up for. This problem is an reoccurring problem and will happen at any time without warning causing everything to go blank.
While driving at 45 mph the dash shut down for about 30 seconds.it has done this three other times and when taken to the dealership for repair, they cannot duplicate the problem.so nothing gets done about it.i am afraid that there may be a loose connection somewhere that will cause heat and burn my truck, or i may get startled as the dash starts flashing on and off at night and jerk the steering wheel and wreck the truck.it seems to me a lot of other owners are having the same problem.
Door locks won't close with key fob or inside switch. Locks stay open while driving. Door looks only lock manually. Stationary and while moving.
Plastic key ---can not remove from switch----will turn of engine---but will not come out of key hole----have to leave in truck---does not happen all the time----next time driven may come outand then may not-----this seem like not reading truck shift handle is not in park-----you can leave in truck and lock but dash lights do not time off---have taken dealer and theycannot fix-----this could lead to a lot of things---theft, ect. Ect. Ect. Need something done.
The ram trucks use a logic circuit to control all electronics.the horn in these vehicles also uses this logic circuit, instead of using the traditional direct connect or relay configuration that most cars/trucks use.because of this logic circuit, there is an approximate 1 second delay between the time the horn is depressed until the horn actually sounds.this vehicle was in for service this week and the dealer indicates this is normal for this truck.this is dangerous.by the time the horn sounds, an accident could have occurred.this does not just affect my truck.this problem is well documented on the ram owners forum , with some people having longer or shorter delays.a quick tap of the horn yields no sound, because you must press on the horn for about a second before the horn sounds.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights and the instrument panel failed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
On about 3jul13, my wife and i found out that the running lights for our travel trailer weren't working.all other lights were working, so we continued driving during daylight hours.on returning home, i found out that the trailer lights worked when hooked up to a battery, but there was no power going to the appropriate prong in the wiring harness even though the running lights on the truck functioned.i brought the truck back to the dealer where a fuse had to be replaced in the truck.the service manager then told me he had the same problem with his truck if:- the trailer was plugged in when the truck was started- the lights had been left on "auto" or the radio was left on.this presents a severe safety hazard if i'm pulling a trailer at night and forget to turn my lights off auto or leave my radio on prior to starting the vehicle.i only do light checks on my trailer once a day, not every time i stop for a break.the trailer has not been a cause of shorts on previous vehicles.
Instrument cluster failure while driving. Instrument cluster shuts down while driving and instrument cluster fails while driving. Instrument cluster so far has rebooted and returned to working condition but so far cluster has failed around 20+ times while driving. Unknown if instrument cluster will resume functioning after failure until it does restart. Dealer unable to diagnose problem with instrument cluster making vehicle unsafe to drive due to possible instrument cluster failure. Unknown if this is a hardware problem, software problem or electrical problem. Numerous trips to dealership and speaking with ram customer service has failed to resolve issue .
My entire dash, radio and all electronics in truck shut down while driving.i can still drive the truck as the engine, steering and braking still works.the dash cycles like i have just turned the turn on.i haven't been able to catch this on video as it happens and scares me so i keep watching the road.i have taken it to the dealer and they can't replicated it.i haven't been able to pin down why it happens yet it seems to be happening more oftent.now my dash lights are starting to flicker and flash.this is very very distracting especially at night.i have video of this happening.
Bcm module that controls automatic door locks only locks the drivers door and the tailgate. Pushing the key fob will unlock all doors but will only lock the drivers door and tailgate. Many people on the ram forum report the same issue. It's a problem because i can't lock the doors and keep my kids inside with the child safety locks on. Unless i get out of the car or reach over and behind me to lock them manually. Pressing the door switch on either side of the vehicle will not lock the other three passenger doors or tailgate. This is also a safety issue for us if someone were to try and carjack us because the doors won't lock.
Center dash cluster reboots while driving. Vehicle keeps running while cluster recycles. It has occurred dozens of times since i purchased the vehicle. It occurs at multiple speeds and sometimes when i am sitting at a stop light. I have been reporting this problem to the dealer service departments since it first occurred. No one seems to have a clue as to the root cause. Multiple software updates have not fixed the problem.
While driving, the front driver seat will automatically adjust, (move back and forth) sometimes.also, it shows memory system not available while not in park.sometimes, the radio volume will not turn down, nor channel change will not work.the radio channels would change on their own.this includes satellite, radio, or phone plugged in.sometimes, when you try to turn the a/c fan speed up it won't go.you have to do it several times.tire pressure sometimes shows low for one or more tires but when tires are tested they are all the same pressure.seems something is wrong with the electrical system with the truck.i worry something may happen while driving.truck would not raise and lower.message on the console but when i took it in they said there was nothing wrong and it did not store the error.once the error cleared up there was no record of it storing the error.
Purchased truck certified used in oct 2015.since then, i have had approximately 9 instances of my instrument panel (or cluster) completely shutting off while i am driving.when it shuts off, the screen in the middle completely goes black, the rpms and speedometer, and other gauges go to zero.after a second or 2, everything turns back on as if i had just started the vehicle (ram logo pops up, check engine light is on, oil temp light is on, gas light is light on, seatbelt light is on, ect).all gauges then get back to their previous readings, as far as i know, just before the reset.each time this has occurred, i have been traveling anywhere from 35-55 mph on a straight road.i have taken it to 2 dealerships to have them look at it with each time telling me if they can't duplicate the problem, there is nothing they can do.on a recent incident (9/27/16), it happened on the way to work, so i brought it in that day, as the last dealership instructed me to.once again, they couldn't pin point the problem, but had contacted chrysler to see what they wanted them to do.chrysler had them do a software update, and a week later i had it happen again at night (10/4/16), and once again the next morning (10/5/16).i am hoping that this issue doesn't cause a problem with the power steering and i just haven't experienced that yet.please help!
Controls (cruise, gear up/down) on steering wheel non-operable.dealer diagnostics say clockspring (pn 68110740ae) is bad.
All gauges stopped working.cluster replaced 3 times still not working at all *ln
The truck acts like it was restarted when im driving down road . The lights go out all the gages turn off and reset its not a good thing when u are driving at night. It has happened more then the one time on 01/09/2020 it has happened 3 times this month an be for that it would do it here and there. When i first purchased it the dealer had it every week for 3 months but it never did it for them but there should be some records of me having it in there. It would happen at different speeds anywhere from 30 mph to 60 mph
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that strong exhaust fumes encompassed the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The dealer (peterson dodge chrysler jeep ram, 5801 e gate blvd, nampa, id 83687, (208) 475-3000) diagnosed that the exhaust manifold had an internal failure, which was leaking fluid into the engine compartment due to the bolts shearing off. The dealer replaced the exhaust manifold and the bolts on the front passenger side; however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced on the driver's side and the bolts. The manufacturer provided no remedy other than replacing the same parts. The failure mileage was not available. *the first failure was the passenger side exhaust manifold began ticking. Tamera , the chrysler adjuster did not tell me this was under a customer help at the time of the repair of i sould have brought the above her attention then. I heard only a tick on the passenger side and they said the other side was fine. In less than 1000 miles and around 30 days the other side started ticking. In researching this problem it appears that chrysler has allowed this to allowed this to continue unchecked since 2009, but it is hard to tell as they have done some changes in the engine for fuel economy sake, but it appears to be an ongoing problem. I have had some exhaust odors, but it has not seemed to have caused health problems at this point. My son has a 2003 diesel that has the same problem, but is long out of warranty.updated 11/1/2018
Shortly after buying this pickup it would stall, the dash had an red electrical indicator exposed. The power steering shut down, the brakes were no longer power brakes.. This happened at speeds up to 45 miles an hour. Never happened at high speeds. I live & drive on mountain highways, and at times it took my breath. I would apply the gas pedal, it would eventually begin running again. No matter the time of year. It wasn't every day, maybe go along 2-3 months not happens, but it might happen every day for a couple of days. I took the pickup to town & country dealer in alamosa co. Twice, they would drive it. The explained to fix it, they would need to see it happen. I decided to drive it. However, today i have to rely on other people to drive it, and i worry now about there safety. I decided to take a trip in september of this year, and i have a friend driving for me. So i decided to research the web on this problem , finding there were several cases of this happening to doge pickups. One fellow was driving 80 miles an hour in the "fast lane", his stalled. He recommended that if you've had this happen to notify your state attorney general. I did, they ask i file it with you. I'm not angry with my dealer, other than the fact they ask me to notify chrysler, and i told the they should represent me as their customer with the company. I'm 77 years old, been driving over 60 years. I've never hurt another person in a wreck, but this pickup is dangerous. I could trade it in, but that isn't a christian type thing to do to another party. It's a dilemma that i have no answer for. If it were only this pickup it would be different. It's the only mode of transportation that i currently have. My driving is generally over these mountain roads, to pueblo, colorado springs, maybe denver. Chrysler corporation needs to understand the threat this pickup is over these highways. Help me
Vehicle didn't start, we were stranded miles from home it showed "wrong key fob" on the screen, steering & transmission locked up, towed to nearest dealer they reprogrammed the original key it didn't work, programmed a new key didn't work either ordered receiver module didn't work either, programmed a third key & somehow started. Repair was covered under warranty.searched on the internet & found multiple cases, some say that they had same problem in more than one occasion.we were not in danger at any time, but if this incident occurs under cold weather conditions or in an unsafe location the story could be very different.
Center dash cluster reboots while driving. Vehicle keeps running while cluster recycles. It has occurred dozens of times since i purchased the vehicle. It occurs at multiple speeds and sometimes when i am sitting at a stop light. I have been reporting this problem to the dealer service departments since it first occurred. No one seems to have a clue as to the root cause. Multiple software updates have not fixed the problem. My dome lights always flicker even after having it looked at twice by a ram dealer technician.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30, the instrument panel became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed instrument cluster monitor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,500.
None of controls on steering column are working.first the cruise control stopped..replaced the fuse it looked burnt out.did not solve.then radio controls quit along with left side dash controls.while driving the cruise was not working.the radio while driving and the left side dash controls worked while sitting g i. Driveway but when i moved they froze.
I first noticed that, while in drive, the transmission would shift to 4th gear and could not be changed.i could shift from park to reverse but when i tried to go to drive it would go to 4th gear.then, 2 days ago, i began to notice other problems that appeared to be computer related.when i turned the ruck off there would be a ticking noise in the engine.i checked and it appeared to be the a/c/ compressor.then it stopped when i unlocked the truck doors.then i noticed what seemed to be the fuel pump ticking as if calling for fuel.once again, the engine was off and, once again, it stopped.the next morning my battery was dead.i tried to jump it with no luck so i purchased e new battery.now when i try to start it, the starter makes all kind of crazy noises and it won't start.
On july 22nd when leaving work, the vehicle was driven out of the parking lot and took two left hand turns and a right hand turn onto a busy road. The turn signals were working intermittingly the last time they were used. Once the right hand turn was completed, and began driving down the road, the drivers steering wheel airbag deployed. Once the vehicle control was regained it was pulled over to the side of the road and shut off. The airbag looked to have burn hole in it and there was the smell similar to plastic melting. The key was turned back on and at that time no turn signals would work and the wipers would not stop operating. Although the airbag deployed and diverted attention when it went off, it did not fully inflate either. The dealership was contacted and they recommended filing a complaint with chrysler. Since the dealer was only a couple miles away, the vehicle was driven to them. I contacted chrysler and filed a complaint. They advised that the dealer is not to touch it until an investigator contacts them, and that i will be provided an alternate source of transportation. I contacted chrysler and was advised there was nothing they could do and it was in the hands of a different department that i was not allowed to contact. After numerous requests to speak with a supervisor and the alternate department, i was finally contacted by mr. Kon of special investigations on august 15th. He advised that there will be no transportation provided unless chrysler determines that they are at fault for this. He was also unable to provide any timeline as to when someone would be able look at the vehicle. The dealership is also taking the approach that they will not offer a source of transportation until it is approved by chrysler. The r36 recall related to this same symptom was reportedly done by the dealer in the spring of 2016.
Eps failure - an indicator light that is notin the manual mind you, suddenly appeared and the power steering completely stopped working.occasionally the light will cut off and it will work again for a short time then cut back on. This is very dangerous so the truck is undrivable.there was a recall for this on some 2015 and 16 models but not 2013. I ask that mine be included.to service this will cost $2300.
I started noticing my drivers side headlight flickering for a few days and now the low and high beam lights are both out. I attempted to replace the bulbs and realized they were fine. The day after, the windshield wipers turned on by themselves and now my driver side window wont roll down. I've been told that it is my (tipm) totally integrated power module and it will cost around $800 or more to replace. So i did some research and cannot believe how many people are having to pay this much money for a faulty part and from the sounds of it, im lucky to have the little problems i do. Reports of peoples vehicles stalling, not starting, airbags not deploying, etc.. How is this not a recall?peoples lives could be at risk.
I was backing out of parking space at the bank. Wipers came on and all gauges started flashing. Shut truck off and would not restart. I videoed it. I had taken it in to dealer on 2/15/14 for service and told the manager that i had 2 occasions where my gauges had flashed and went completely dark and i restarted it and they came back on. First problems noted were around 5k miles, my wife was driving it and took it to vacuum it out at the carwash. After she was finished, she started it and went to put it into gear and it would not go. However this time it was hauled off on a roll back completely dead. Spent a lot on money on big red and it makes me sick to know there are issues no one informed me of.
Driver side high and low beams won't come on.replaced bulbs, have taken it to dealer twice to fix.fix lasts 1 day.very difficult to see when driving at night.worried that other side will go out.all signs point to defective tipm.
Keyfob does not work properly. It opens the truck on its own and keeps trying to open all time when keyfob is near.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the caution indicator illuminated and, after driving for a while, the esc warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dallas dodge chrysler jeep dealer (located at 11550 lyndon b johnson fwy, dallas, tx 75238) where diagnostic testing was recommended, but the contact declined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000....updated 10/11/17
Driving on hwy 45 mph, engine shut down no warnings. Towed to shop. Wiring harness laying on engine, melted the wirers causing it to short out.
I was returning home from a short trip on the interstate and i had just made a turn on the street we live on when i heard a ding sound.my wife and i noticed that there was a message on the display that showed, "service electronic throttle control".it stayed on only a second and disappeared.i didn't really notice any effect to the driving capability, but this is the first time that message has appeared and i notice that there are two similar complaints posted here about the same message.i think i'll go to the dealership and at least let them know about it and see what they do.i had been using my cruise control on the way back from my trip which i normally do use and i note that in at least one of the other complaints the person was using theirs too.at the time of the message i wasn't using cruise but like i said, i had been.
Dash light and radio went blank. When they came back on the dash did not work correctly and the radio reset. Took to dealer and they said it needed a new control module and that it was safe to drive. When the new one came in i went to start the truck and nothing worked could not even take it out of gear to be towed to dealer. Called dealer and was told how to unlock shift selector. Since being replaced i have had it back into the dealer at least 5 times for the same original complaint. I had the module replaced again by a different dealer about a month ago. Again the same problems have started up as before. While driving the dash will go completely blank and may or may not reset with out having to turn truck off.
Center dash cluster reboots while driving. Vehicle keeps running while cluster recycles. It has occurred dozens of times since i purchased the vehicle. It occurs at multiple speeds and sometimes when i am sitting at a stop light. Now the auto door locks are intermittently working on all of the doors. Have to manually lock 3 of 4 doors.
Referring to nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000. Recall on 2015-2016 ram 1500,eps control circuit component failure.recall should be extended to ram 1500s to include all fourth generation models, 2013-2019. While driving experienced loss of power steering.this problem would resolve by restarting the vehicle to regain normal power steering.power steering loss was intermittent then became more frequent till complete loss of power steering which could not be resolved by restarting the vehicle.
While driving my 2013 dodge ram a electrical system failure came across the dash board and was able to get the truck back home . And turn the truck off now the truck wont start.
Dash goes blank then comes back on.. Now is ticking when it does.. Happens when driving normally
Attempted to start my ram 1500, after turning the key the message screen read wrong key fob. My truck does not utilize a fob. The truck was stuck in park and needed to be towed to a dealership. Did some research online seems this is a common problem with 2013 ram 1500s and can be a recurring issue.
Bought the pickup in january 2016 one previous owner everything original the passenger side headlight connector pin needs tightened constantly because the low beam high beam loses connection and won't come on unless you pull headlight and tighten the connector pins.it happens at various times in various situations while driving it will also flicker on and off. Parklight works fine. I don't know actual date because it is so frequently so the date is an estimate. The speed varies also first time i was at 65 on freeway.
I had problems prior to april 2014 but i am just using a time frame when chrysler got involved. In 2013 and 2014 my dodge ram would have the cluster panel come on with air bag service needed first and then the remaining lights would come on to include engine light while simultaneously the windshield wipers would come on. When i took it in to the dealer they tried to repair the problem to include resetting the computer.over time i would lose my power steering and power brakes. Fortunately i was going into a parking area when i lost the power brakes otherwise i'm sure i would have crashed since i did not expect the change. As of late the truck will not start or the radio won't go off. Chrysler has really done nothing to resolve this problem and maybe i will need to crash first before something is done or run over someone when i lose my brakes. This is a problem since i purchased the truck. The truck is dangerous to drive since i never know when the electronics will quit on me. Over the last 10 days the truck wouldn't start at all two (2) times and all the lights and windshield wipers have come on at least three (3) times. I have not lost my brakes lately, but that is just a matter of time. I want to make this public because i know i will be held responsible if something happens, and it will. I have never had a vehicle do this and i'm just afraid someone will be killed if i should lose my brakes and steering while on the highway. Chrysler can be proactive or reactive. I think that i have been paying for a truck that will ultimately kill someone. I've tried to contact nhtsa by phone but the only thing there is that you leave a message and hope they will call back. Since the problems iterated above seem to have increased it's probably time to park the truck.
I was parked and the truck didn't start back up. Truck was less than 2 weeks old when this happened. The steering wheel was locked. Turned out not to be the battery which was the first guess. The dealer said it had something to do with the anti-theft system that was installed and then taken out when i purchased the truck. This happened in october 2013 and i've been driving it until today 7/1/14. The same thing happened this morning. The truck left me stranded at a gas station. Waiting for another diagnosis.
I was shopping in ikeaat atlantic station when i came out i saw fire trucks in the parking lot just to walk up and find that my truck was on fire and the fire department was putting out the fire.
Head lights cut out do to connectors over heating. Doors locks do not operate at times. In motion or not.
Randomly instrument cluster will go blank. Sometimes check abs system, sometimes check transmission shifter , service trailer brake . This has happened for the last4 months. I can not figure any pattern when it happens.speedometer and rpm guages will sometimes stop[ working and the other guages will work
Gauges go blank and then turn back on within a few seconds.
Just out of "dodge warranty" my 3rd brake light took in water. This resulted in a blown 3rd brake light bulb and now leaking of water into my back window and down into the side behind the cover in my truck. This is while stationary and in motion. Risk of mold and 3rd brake light now not working. The back window is solid never damaged or replaced. The third brake light cover was never taken off or replaced. All manufacturer responsibly and they will not take responsibility for it due to out of dodge warranty. This truck is a 2013 dodge ram with 41,000 miles on it. Never in a accident or any problems except dodge recalls.
First off i love my truck.i am however highly frustrated that dodge can not seem to resolve two issues that i am having. The first i believe is a safety issue.i have had this issue for about a year, and have had it at 3 different dealerships each time they say that they can not seem to duplicate the problem and there is no code stored in the computer there for nothing done.while i am driving around town at speeds of 40-50 mph all of my dash lights and my radio turn off, stay off for about 5 seconds as if rebooting and come back on.the instrument clusters with dials all fall to the left not reading anything.i am afraid that one time it does this it will not come back on and leave me stranded or worse maybe cause me to have an accident. The second issue i have been having is that the passenger side door locks front and back seem to have a mind of their own and do not lock when their supposed to.same thingtwo different dealerships can not duplicate the problem and a re-flash of the computer was supposed to fix the problem.they still will not lock with the switch on the driver or passenger side, either key phoebe, or through u connect (remotely).1 dealership did supposedly change-out an actuator and it is still having the same issues.
The electronic instrument panel has rebooted (i.e.-shut down and restarted) on 7 separate occasions and counting. This occurs while driving and does not seem to be related to any specific driving circumstance such as speed, acceleration, etc. It appears arbitrary. My concern is that it will shut down something mechanical that it controls when i am driving which could lead to a catastrophic event. I reported itto the dealer already on my last service and they 'reset the computer'. It has happened 3 times in the last 2 weeks and these are the times that i am aware of. I am bringing the car in for service and have documented the date sand times the last 3 events have occurred hoping this will help in the diagnosis.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While repairing the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v461000 (equipment) with the usb inserted, the message board went blank and failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radio had burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
When using the horn driving or stationary, there is a significant delay from depressing the steering wheel center and the horn sounding.the delay renders the horn relatively useless for timely warning to other vehicles.this has resulted in multiple close calls.horns are meant as warning devices, seconds count at speed and this delay is an extreme safety issue.
All 4 door locks on my truck do not work properly when using the key fob as well the power locks inside the vehicle . They either do not lock or unlock. It rotates locking one door and other is open, sometimes 3 doors lock and 1 open, and it changes every time it's used . There are public forums where many other people experience the same issue until they replace the bcm module. Ive experienced greatdifficultly with the dealerships ability toproperly diagnose the issue. They advised me to replace all 4 actuators, never addressing the public forums that discusssed this exact issue. Seems like the dealers are making money on these problems and not correcting the issue.the truck had only 24,000 miles on it when the issue started. This should not be happening. This is a major safety issue many others have complained of the same issue.
Driving truck in town approx 35 - 40 mph. Can give exact detail / location. Vehicle transmission in "drive". Vehicle has center consul. As vehicle was climbing gradual hill, transmission automatically downshifted. Vehicle immediately went to full throttle uncontrollably. Engine rpm jumped to 6k - 7k. Vehicle speed still increasing. Stepped on gas pedal several times thinking it was stuck with no effect - rpm remained constant. Then put both feet on brake pedal - rpm remained constant. Then shifted transmission into neutral position. Check etc / red lightning bolt message now on in message center located between tach & speedometer. Rpm's now at a constant 4k with vehicle in neutral and coasting. No place to turn off without blocking traffic. Stopped at lighted intersection - vehicle still at 4k rpm. Shifted back into "drive", tires chirped and truck lunged forward still at 4k rpm. Parked vehicle in safe place adjacent to gas station and shut off - transmission still either in gear or neutral. Engine off - shifted into "park". Waited 3-4 minutes and attempted to restart vehicle. Engine icon, ect icon and red steering wheel with explanation point icon where all on. Vehicle cranked, but acted like no fuel / spark and would not start. Vehicle towed to dealership on flatbed. No word back from dealer yet. Mileage 5,443 - mostly highway. Note: no floor mats just factory rug and cruise control was not "on" or in use in any way. Only modifications to vehicle are the addition of a spray bed-liner and topper. I was born and raised around cars and have good mechanical ability including ground-up restorations of pre 1970 vehicles. This is a real and tangible example of a 2013 dodge ram 1500 4x4 bighorn with unintended acceleration. This is unacceptable for any vehicle, but especially for a new, $46,000 vehicle. I am lucky that i did not hurt anyone or end up dead.
Center instrumentpanel keep going out i had it had the dealership 5 times, headlights on driver side go out and after the new chip was put into uconnect that flickers
The wiring harness for the driver's side headlight is faulty. It has been repaired and reconnected several times and the headlight continue to turn off while driving.if it's unplugged and reconnected it will work for a while.this is a known issue amongstram owners based on my internet research.i can't believe ram has not already issued a recall for this as they should know, based on their repairs, that this wiring harness is faulty.
While driving the radio and all dash electrical components shut off for approx 10-20 seconds and then apparently reboot.the truck does not lose power. This happened since purchase and has been flash drive updated approx 4 times and 2 new radio/computers replaced. Dealership has no idea as to why or what causes this.
Electric door locks work intermittently on the four door of the cab. It is not a door actuator issue as the doors lock and unlock in an unusual pattern. It appears to be related to a control module. This door lock and unlock issue could interfere with child safety locks as i see it. There are multiple reports of this issue with other owners as evidencedwith online searches.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact observed that the vehicle lowered onto the tires independently during the winter months without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
My truck was backed into my driveway, parked overnight, and would not respond to key fob. I tried second fob, also had no response. I manually opened door and truck would not respond in any way. I call road side assistance. Tow truck jumped battery, which allowed truck to start, but promptly died once cables were removed. Tow truck towed vehicle to dodge dealership for assessment.initial diagnoses was failed alternator. However, once alternator was replaced, several other issues arose, immediately. The pdc and cable, battery as well as wiper motor, among other items in line, were also damaged. Smoke instantly filled engine compartment. The mechanic stated that it appeared that voltage had been backfed thus causing extensive damage not noted earlier. The dealership thinks that if they submitt additional repair requests to mopar, beyond alternator failure, that this will result in non payment by my extended, lifetime warranty package i purchased with vehicle. I have the damaged pdc but was not allowed to keep other items. I also have photos of items replaced. My insurance company stated that this pdc issue to be a known issue with this make and model. I've had electrical problems since august, beginning with transmission celanoid as well as failure to recognize key fob. Other issues since, which also appear to be electrical issues, have resulted in numerous days off work, $100 deductibles being paid, and frustrating hours on the phone with insurance companies, both mine and the tow truck.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle had to be jumpstarted; however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle operated abnormally. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
The instrument cluster lights constantly go in and out regardless of temperature or day or night.
My electronic power steering control module rack and pinion is non functioning, should be under some sort of a safety recall!went out while driving on a city street.
There is a spring in the steering colum that allows the air bags, volume control, cruise control, heated steering wheel, and anything else located on the steering wheel to work. It broke not covered under warranty should be a recall safety issue.
While driving my trucks dash will go blank, the vehicle shuts off and then resets. The last time this occurred, when the vehicle reset the throttle came back on wide open and almost caused a loss of control. I reacted by manually shutting down the vehicle and coming to a rest on the shoulder of the road. Once i restarted the vehicle all was ok. I was only a mile form the dodge dealer and returned it to them for a diagnosis. Again, nothing found. This has happened several times (dash resetting while driving approximately 10 times in the last 2 months) but only once has it came back on full throttle. I have been to the dealership three times for the dash resetting just to have them tell me they cannot duplicate the incident. This is a valid safety issue and needs to be addressed. After reviewing the dodge ram forums, i notice several people with the same issue.
Instrument cluster failure while driving.instrument cluster shuts down while driving and instrument cluster fails while driving.instrument cluster so far has rebooted and returned to working condition but so far cluster has failed around 20+ times while driving.unknown if instrument cluster will resume functioning after failure until it does restart.secondary condition to entertainment cluster multiple failure.entertainment console cluster replaced due to multiple failure of touch screen system.this failed to resolve the instrument cluster problem despite dealership assurances that it would.instrument cluster being replaced now on truck.truck 10 months old - multiple entertainment console failures & instrument cluster failures.dealer unable to diagnose problem with instrument cluster making vehicle unsafe to drive due to possible instrument cluster failure.unknown if this is a hardware problem, software problem or electrical problem.numerous trips to dealership and speaking with ram customer service has failed to resolve issue.
Fuses continue to blow from various outlets/hubs/plugs in the vehicle. Random noise comes from under dash when car is turned off. Key(fob) also gets stuck in the ignition and will not come out unless truck is turned back on.
My 2013 ram will lock the doors randomly, with no one in it or near it. Its happened many times, now i have to leave a window down if im just unloading the back, or carry a spare key. I've been working in the yard, keys not even on me, and i hear "click" and all the doors are locked. This is a safety hazard as i could get locked out somewhere. I live in deep woods, there are no neighbors to have a conflicting key, so to speak. I have almost been locked out several times, but have either had a spare key, or left the window down while pumping gas, etc. This happens with the motor off, no one in the car, key fob may be in my pocket or 100 yards away in the house in a drawer. Happened again yesterday, truck hadnt even been driven, i was out shoveling snow and i hear "click", all locked up again.
Driving vehicle on paved roadway traveling appx 30 mph.vehicle burst into flames.witness said flames shot out both sides of the vehicle from under the body.large amount of smoke was around the vehicle as i pulled off the road.a quick glance at the instrument panel showed everything appeared normal and no warning lights.smoke in cab and flames came up through the dash as i exited the vehicle.extensive damage to the interior including the windshield busting out from the heat.took fire department 3 attempts to extinguish the flames.after flooding the interior and dash cavity (through the hole burned through the dash) of the vehicle 2 times, the fire continued.at that time the fire department disconnected the battery and flooded the interior and dash area a 3rd time which finally extinguished the fire.the only injury was smoke inhalation and resulting sore throat suffered by me, the only occupant of the vehicle.this vehicle was less than 6 months old and i had no prior problems with the vehicle.vehicle was towed to the dealer (nyle maxwell dodge, austin tx) on the morning of the fire (12/19/2013) and while chrysler has acknowledged liability they have not settle with me on my loss as of this date (01/23/2014).the vehicle was deemed a complete loss by both my insurance company investigator (state farm) and the chrysler investigator.
Cruse control stop working also driver door master switch stop working except the 2 back windows
Has occurred 3 times within 30 days.at low speeds between 15mph and 35mph, engine stops, gauges go dead and aprox 6 seconds later the transmission slams into park.1st time it happened i was lightly breaking & coasting for a stop light; 2nd time i was cruising about 35mph; and 3rd time i was accelerating from a dead stop across 4 lanes of traffic.the transmission going into park after the engine and electrical system went dead reminds me of when you turn the ignition off without first putting it into park - when this happens, a few seconds later, the transmission automatically shifts into the park position.i had at least 1/2 tank of gas each occurrence.i notified the dealership on 1/14/15, dealership says there are no recalls and that i would have to wait 2 weeks before they can check out the problem, which i consider serious.additional electrical info that may or may not be related: the infotainment system frequently malfunctions - the play list for songs duplicates in the listing, songs repeat two to three times, sd card selection stops working, sd card selection all of a sudden stops recognizing the sd card.the infotainment center has also completely restarted as if it was rebooting.
2013 dodge ram 1500 tradesman caught on fire when i was driving it.
As i'm driving, all of the electrical components on my dash shut down and then come back on one at a time within a minute. My understanding is that the problem is related to the gauge cluster and after a little searching on the internet, it is a well-known issue with the 2013 rams.the problem has been happening randomly since i bought the truck in 2015 and can not be replicated on command.sometimes i can go a couple of months with no problem; at other times, it occurs 2-3 times a week. So far, it hasn't affected the operation of my truck, but this is a huge safety risk should they decide not to come back on at some point.
Similar to nhtsa id number: 10898441 i have also experienced an interior dome light flickering and also the drivers power window door lock switches stopped working.i was locked out of the vehicle and it was running with all doors locked (by itself) and windows were rolled up.i had to call roadside assistance to get into the vehicle.the switch continued to attempt locking of the door by constantly clicking.which i found out the next morning when the battery was dead.i found out this vehicle was made for and first sold in canada which if that was disclosed to me i never would have purchased it.the digital speedometer and the mechanical speedometer are not showing the same speeds.at 30mph the digital one shows 32mph but at 70mph the digital shows 75mph.repairs attempted at lithia chrysler jeep reno nv unsuccessful.when the door locks failed to work the truck was stationary and this locking also occurred while the vehicle was in motion at slow and fast speeds, city and highway.
Radio lock up no more accs to any devises ex camra radio temp contrle etc
The computer screen will not light so you cant use any of your controls had to replace brakes shocks and struts and calipers sun roof wont open back window wont open the engine light is on saying low oil pressure but the gage on the truck shows it right in the middle cant use the radio or the phone or control the air or the heat because that's all on the screen that wont light up the back up camera wont work i checked for recalls on the vin number it said there was none the exhaust manifold ticks super loud when you first start it then the noise goes away after the truck warms up i have put new tires on it twice i have the oil changed every time that its due with expensive royal purple had to put a new battery in it the truck might look nice but i would never purchase another one !!!!!!!!!!! it has been the worst vehicle i have ever purchased and i am very disappointed with the truck and the experience !!!!!!!!!0
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at 60 mph, the instrument panel and radio failed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle also periodically would not start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The details of the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Non of the gauges work in the steering column including gas rpm and speed. The wipers run non stop and can't be turned off. Blinkers don't which is dangerous to drive. We have had it into the mechanic and the could not find what was wrong. Huge bill no answers useless van. The gage says no bus. This happens all the time.
Service electric brake comes on intermittently a couple of time a day and sometimes screen goes black while driving
Today while driving on the highway at 65 mph, my instrument panel went completely black and speedometer went down to zero. My truck stayed running and driving, but i could not read the speedometer or gauges or operate any turn signals. This happened 5 times on my 45 minute trip. It was very scary as i was in the center lane in houston, tx on 610.
On august 26th i was traveling in my truck at about 58mph with the cruise control on.as i entered a 45mph speed zone i tapped the brake pedal to disengage the cruise. The truck maintained speed so i pressed the brake pedal many times with the truck not slowing down.i then had to hit the brakes quite hard to slow down. While doing this i noticed a message come up on the info screen which read service electronic throttle control. After stopping i checked to see if something like a floormat was pressing on the accelerator pedal, which there was not.this same situation happened again on august 30th.i contacted south lake motors, the local ram dealer to schedule an appointment for sept. 4.i took my truck in and they found a code in the computer, but could not find anything wrong.in the following 2 weeks the same thing happened two more times as i tried to slow down from a speed of between 55 and 60mph, except i did not have the cruise on.they looked it over again on sept 19 and decided to put a new accelerator pedal in it on sept. 20th.the next day it stuck again as i tried to slow for a truck turning in front of me, almost causing me to rear end that vehicle.sept 27th i took it back in and they still could not find anything wrong.on oct 7 i once again dropped my truck off at the dealer and they kept it for 5 days trying to duplicate the issue.they could not find the problem.on oct 13 while traveling at 45mph i let off the accelerator pedal and the truck maintained speed, i had to slam on the brakes to slow it down to negotiate a corner without wrecking.this has happened two time since then.on oct 21st i took it back to the dealer and they installed a data recorder to record the events.the mechanic and other dealership employees have told me this truck is not safe to drive.i have called chrysler daily telling them this vehicle is unsafe.
My truck will not start, it won't even turn on.it continuously says check the fuel cap and the check engine light will turn on but absolutely nothing is wrong with it (before it started to act up). Even though it seems like the batteries dead and we know it won't turn on it's still making a loud like clicking or knocking noise. It will stop for a minute and then start again. I've never heard a car do that before so i don't think that's normal. My clicker key won't even work to lock or unlock or even set the panic off.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the horn failed to sound after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the horn would activate only when pressure was applied to the logo that was affixed in the center of the steering wheel. The technician also informed the contact that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 2,900.
On 3 separate occasions, while driving and attempting to stop, the engine stalls.a message displays to "put the vehicle in park, to start", but lost power to everything else. Twice it allowed me to start from park, the 3rd time it would not start. I put it in park, had my foot on the brake, but it did nothing.i shut if off completely, then turned it back on and it started.additionally, while parked, the driver's side door would not unlock with the keyfob.all other doors unlocked, not the driver's door. I tried several times locking/unlocking, i had to open the rear door and manually pull the lock knob. One other time, while sitting still, the driver's door unlocked itself, when my roommate pulled on the door handle, the door opened and the alarm went off. On another occasion, i was trying to back into my parking space, i went to pull up to straighten out, and the vehicle would not go into drive. I had to shift into park, then back to drive to make it work.
When driving my radio will turn off and reset it self along with my speedometer cluster it will all turn off while driving so you don't know how fast you are going until it resets and turns back on.
Driving on interstate and gauges radio everything electronic in the truck shuts off and restarts. Lasts for 5-7 seconds then back to normal. Nothing else gets affected so far. Just bought the truck owned it for 10 days and has happened twice so far. Makes me very nervous when it happens.
The 8.4" multi-display terminal (mdt) became inoperable and i was unable to control heat/ac/defroster or view the back up camera which created an unsafe condition while backing the vehicle.my truck has been returned to the dealer several times to have the computer updated, re-flashed and untimely replaced.i've had to take off from work several times to bring this vehicle in and lost time.on 4/2/14, i brought my vehicle in for a routine oil change and when i left the mdt became inoperable again and is completely unusable.
Dash panel flickers on and off when running and driving. Contacted ram directly and said no recalls for my truck. There is recalls for 2013 rams with the same issue but for trucks built 2 months later. This is a safety problem that could lead to a crash.
On the evening of january 14th 2015, i drove to a local gas station and shut off the engine while i put fuel in my truck.when i put the key in the ignition, the truck would not start and the message center stated "wrong key fob".the truck had to be towed to a local chrysler dealer.it has now been at the dealer for 5 days.the dealer thinks that possibly the wireless ignition module malfunctioned and needs to be replaced.the vehicle has 37,100 miles.my concern is that if this had happened while i was driving, the engine would have shut off, the steering wheel would have locked, and i would have lost control of my vehicle and may have crashed.
First experienced malfunction of the rear driver's side automatic door lock not cycling with the other locks. I had to manually operate the lock by reaching around from the front door. This went on for about a month, then the drivers door lock started doing the same thing. Doing some research online in ram forums, there were several other people with the same complaint and issues. Other people had went through the painstaking process of paying the dealer to trouble shoot and replace various other parts until the issue was traced to the body control module (bcm, part number 68200252af for my model). When i called my local service department, they explained that part was on back order with no eta. Vehicle was stationary, happens whether using the key fob, or door handle controls, or inside console buttons.
My power steering momentarily locked up yesterday and then again today driving at slow speeds turning the wheel sharply. At first i thought it was a problem with the hydraulic power steering pump, belt, or fluid until i looked into it and found it was electronic and there has been similar issues with other vehicles of the same make and there were safety recalls for other ram trucks with different eps part numbers. I thought for sure mine would be on the list but was not.
First thing that happened dashboard and radio lights were glitching on and off then warning indicator stated my rear brakes lights were out then my turn signals,then it stated my headlights were out but none of these lights or signals were out. A month later my turn signal was blinking very fast so i checked it and my left turn signal was out but the indicator didn't inform me i replaced bulb it started back working then i noticed driving home at night my headlights weren't as bright as usual so i checked it and my right side headlight was out so i replaced the bulb but it didn't look burned out but i replaced it any way with a new one it didn't come back on so i put the old bulb back in then searched for the fuse even contacted dodge dealership they stated that that didn't know where the fuse was located neither so then like 3days later the headlight comes back on so now today 2months later my same turn signal and headlight went back out again dashboard is glitching again as well i changed bulbs again still no lights alot of people with the same dodge ram have been asking me if i've been having problems with my lights like they have i stated yes indeedpeople have been saying to not to deal with dodge ram 1500 because of the electrical problems i need some assistance or i might not be purchasing another dodge
30july2013 truck was towed to dealership due to not starting and leaving my wife stranded. Dealership replaced ignition. 14sept2013 back to dealership with same symptoms. Shows key in ignition which will not allow you to lock doors, radio stays on, dashboard lights stay on, do not need key with chip to start truck. Back to dealership and fixed ignition. 1oct2013 back to dealership for same ignition issue. Dealership opened case star case with chrysler. Technician found that when key was not put in completely straight it locks a tumbler causing this issue. Duplicated same issue on 2 new dodge ram trucks on their lot. Engineer from chrysler advised acting as designed and resolution is to re-educate customer how to insert key. I (the consumer) opened a case with chrysler myself ([xxx]at 800-992-1997 which is also tied to the dealership star case they filed) to escalate for a better resolution. Besides their customer service is horrible at call backs and unable to reach anyone in management (i have a detailed list of people, call times, dates, employee ids) i also rxd the same resolution, no issue found, acting as designed. This is unacceptable as other people have duplicated this same problem on other trucks and no clue when issue could occur causing vehicle to not start, unable to lock doors (if my wife is stranded she will be unable to lock the doors), and possible power drain as electrical issues.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
12-5-21 driving to and from store. Power steering warning light activated and loss power steering. Put the vehicle. Into reverse when realized no steering. I thought mt steering wheel was locked. Dealer has it at this time. No work being done. I feel this is related to the recalls in the past and recent recalls.help me please.
As of yet, there has not been an accident happen. However, i just finished a 15 mile drive and my airbag light and the message "service airbag system" has come on and off 6 times at random. In doing my own research, if the clockspring in the wheel which connects the airbag loses connection it will cause that fault possibly leading to an airbag failure to deploy in the event of an accident. This happened both while moving and also while stationary.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the air conditioning, radio, and speedometer seized. The instrument panel lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to transmission shifts hard, tire balance issues, clock, ignition malfunction and other mechanic problems.the consumer stated the clock and ignition switch were repaired. The upper ball joints failed. The dealer offered to assist with repairs for the tires, but the consumer declined.the consumer requested to be reimbursed for repairs made,to be advised about warranties, and a replacement vehicle. Updated 10/10/2017
While driving at any speed anytime day, instrument panel turns off, engine is still running, guages inop, radio cuts out, fan, everything electrical. Then a chime like when you first stick the key in and turnwith out starting, then back to normal. Startling to the least, occupants panicing.
The fob key will not go to the off position. The farthest left it goes is to accesory.the key is stuck in the ignition i can still start it and drive it but have to disconnect the battery at night so as to not drain the battery.
I am providing a follow-up on my 2013 dodge ram.both chrysler and the dealer have worked on my truck numerous times to keep the truck panel lights from coming on. I am still losing my brakes and power steering. All the lights on the cluster panel continue to keep going on which is just about every day now. I have finally parked the truck and plan to see if we can afford a third vehicle.the problems are almost a year old and i am convinced chrysler is unable to repair the vehicle. I am convinced that it will only be a matter of time before i crash as i never get a warning when the brakes or the power steering will fail. The dealer and chrysler are now very involved, which i appreciate but so far they have not been able to repair the vehicle. I has been close to a year and i am bringing the vehicle back to the dealer.i hope they someday repair the truck as it really is a great vehicle.
My instrument cluster in my truck will shut off and restart 1 to 2 times while driving all the gauges go down and can't tell anything till it turns back on also it will intermittently flickerfrom the backlighting making gage visibility hard
Instrument cluster flickers and causes driver to be distracted posing a risk for accident and/or injury.this started out as a sporadic issue, but now seems to be a constant situation. When i get into my vehicle, even before starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster flickers. It used to resolve itself rather quickly once the vehicle was turned on, but now it is not uncommon to drive the vehicle for several miles before the issue stops. There are a significant number of threads online about the issue and appears this is a defect in the manufacturing or design of the instrument cluster that should warrant a recall. I have video of the issue, but unfortunately can't upload the video to this site.
Dashboard from time to time will go completely out for a few seconds and reboot while driving.during this time no dashboard information is available.it is hard to reproduce because it happens randomly.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's doors began to lock and unlock independently and the engine started independently. The contact took the vehicle to elder chrysler dodge jeep ram (1798 tx-31 bus, athens, tx 75751, (903) 677-2292) and paid $300 to have the key fob replaced and programmed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Outside ambient temperature sensor inaccurately reads temperature (usual 8-12 degrees less than actual ambient temperature) this affects several functions of the vehicles features (auto heated seats and steering wheel also vented seats).
Truck shut off while driving on the interstate. There was a message on the dash stating "wrong key fob". I had an occasion when i first got the truck where the ignition key was no longer reconized and would not start the truck. At this time, the truck was still under the factory warranty and a new key was given to me so i had two working ignition keys. I was a little uneasy of only having one key on me and for the next several months, always had a spare ignition key on me. While driving last week, the truck shut off, flashed the wrong key fob message, and i pulled to the side of the interstate. I tried using my spare key, and the truck started right up and drove normally. The original key i was using no longer works, and i will have to go to the dealer to purchase a new one. The dealer tells me this is not uncommon and that they have to program new keys everyday. There is an obvious fault with the sentry system they are using and i hope they can issue a recall before someone is killed.
The electrical instrument panel just goes out for no reason causing all gauges to be useless for a few seconds. This has happened more and more. Dealer has no information or remedy. Could cause accidents or even worse if not corrected. This happens driving on all roads. The last time was 1/26/16 early morning.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the speedometer went to zero, the vehicle stalled, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
This is a new vehicle.four times i encountered the display of the message vehicle not in park while driving on the road.this is a very confusing and dangerous message since it appears to be related to a door not being fully closed.i reported it to the dealer on march 11th.the manager appeared to be aware of a problem with this message and said he will report it to an engineer when he visits the dealership.the reason for reporting this is i am not sure this problem will be corrected for my vehicle.
The contact's son owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that during hot weather, the fuse box overheated which caused the back up camera screen to be inoperable or to become distorted. The contact also stated that the air conditioning unit was also inoperable. The contact reached out to pomoco chrysler jeep dodge ram of newport news (12629 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23602) where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Complete loss of power steering while driving resulting in difficulty in turning and controlling the vehicle.restarting the ignition would result in return to normal power steering.the loss of power steering was intermittent at first then became more frequent till complete loss of power steering which could not be resolved by restarting the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the steering turned towards the right. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
When attempting to start the vehicle, there was no electrical power.fiddled with buttons for a few minutes the all of a sudden it was back to normal.this happened multiple times.dealers told me they never heard of this problem.
When driving my truck at any speed even a stop the cluster will reset. Radio, ac & truck all still work, only the cluster will restart. I have been taking my truck to dealership and they find nothing wrong with it. They have done a few updates but this will not fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the information center on the instrument panel flashed brightly. When driving over 50 mph, the light dimmed independently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. When attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle experienced electrical system failure and caught fire. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle's warranty ended on october 15, 2016. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Digital instrument panel goes off while driving (comes and goes)!this panel has mileage, speedometer, oil change info, temperature, etc.it will stay off and randomly come back on!
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the push button start function failed to work properly. As a result, the vehicle was unable to start due to the intermittent failure. The alternator and battery were checked by an independent mechanic and the contact. Steve landers chrysler dodge jeep ram (501-404-2738, located at 401 colonel glenn plaza loop, little rock, ar 72210) diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
No accident yet, if this is hot recall why am i having to wait 6 months before the dealer can check my vehicle or repair it.
Randomly instrument cluster will go blank. Sometimes check abs system, sometimes check transmission shifter , service trailer brake . This has happened for the last4 months. I can not figure any pattern when it happens.speedometer and rpm guages will sometimes stop[ working and the other guages will work
My vehicle has been giving trouble for the past 3 months, with the electrical panel going off while driving on streets and highways, not being able to control speed or brakes, windshield wipers coming on randomly, signals not working, false alarms for washer fluid, radio and bluetooth shutting down and car shutting down and not starting altogether. I've taken it to 3 different shops and mechanics, who all had a hard time diagnosing and fixing the problems. I've had to spent a lot of money on tow trucks and repairs, and am not convinced the issues are adequately repaired. I also firmly believe this is and should be a recall issue. The previous section would not let me choose all the issues but i've had problems with air bag, brakes, elec. Stability control, electrical, engine, fuel/propulsion system, lighting, power train, speed control, steering, suspension, visibility/wiper and wheels.
Driving assistance features were rendered unavailable during a software update which i believe contributed to a collision. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when control was lost resulting in a crash.
I was shopping in ikeaat atlantic station when i came out i saw fire trucks in the parking lot just to walk up and find that my truck was on fire and the fire department was putting out the fire.
When i purchased in october 2017 , i drove the truck for a couple of weeks when my passenger airbag light came on and also the seat belt signal came on brought it to dealership was told i must pay out of pocket, i respectfully told them that i should not have to pay out of pocket that there is a malfunction and they should fix it no response and charged me to look at it as i sat for 2 hours....
The vehicle start with the remote but when the key was put in and turned to run. The dash said turn key to run. As the key was already in the run position i wiggled the shifter and it turned off. The dash stated remote was disabled and to reset start vehicle. I tried to restart the truck but it would not start. The truck parked was in my drive way at the time. I believe the fault is the total integrated power module (tipm).
Service airbag system.service electronic braking system. Service pwer steering. Service electronic trottle conteol. Service power steering.these came up wore throng it on to leave for the day.that happened 2 times.truck had to be towed.upload to software was done.2 days later the a/c fan went out.it was replaced but still turned off antway. Dealer stayed radio need to be replaced.5 wks latter - it's beyond installed.dealer stayed software upload had nothing to do with radio mess up. I beg to differ. Radio controls alot of stuff critical to the function of the truck. It's happened several times for over 8 months. It's been in the shop more than i've driven.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 13v287000 (electronic stability control). When the contact arrived at the dealer, he was informed that he did not have an appointment. The dealer stated that a loaner vehicle would not be provided if the vehicle was serviced. The contact stated that the sales contract stated otherwise. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 19,185.
I purchased this truck and had issues and would like to be in the takata recall list.brought in to dealership 2 weeks after purchase and was told i have to pay for repairs they do not cover these areas very upset. Please help me... Thank you it happens when i start my vehicle and when moving...
Truck starting to shake and not be able to accelerate, took it to get check out , replace lifters, cam shaft, getting codes of mis fire in cylinder six, then cylinder four. Then cylinder 6 reactivation control performance, then cylinder deactivation system bank 1, oil pressure out of range camshaft advance/ retard disabled. Spent. When driving going over pass or incline trucks starts to shake like its going to explode. Now it is starting to just die and turn off while driving or at a stop sign.
My ram 1500 manufactured 2013 stopped suddenly and refused to start up again with all electrical equipment been working regularly.this is the second time happened to me after two weeks only. The problem has been reported immediately to my closest agent. The first report didn't diagnose any defect on the truck.i consider this incident as a very high and critical safety issue.
Driving approximately 70 mph at 7:30am on a saturday on a 4 lane interstate.light rain, truck started hydroplaning sideways, no traction at all, then sudden traction thrusting truck into guardrail head on, bounced backwards into the middle lane, then traction again moving truck forward into a ditch, up the embankment and hitting a tree head on.total loss of traction and brakes.airbags did not deploy. Over $10,000 in damage.
I first noticed that, while in drive, the transmission would shift to 4th gear and could not be changed.i could shift from park to reverse but when i tried to go to drive it would go to 4th gear.then, 2 days ago, i began to notice other problems that appeared to be computer related.when i turned the ruck off there would be a ticking noise in the engine.i checked and it appeared to be the a/c/ compressor.then it stopped when i unlocked the truck doors.then i noticed what seemed to be the fuel pump ticking as if calling for fuel.once again, the engine was off and, once again, it stopped.the next morning my battery was dead.i tried to jump it with no luck so i purchased e new battery.now when i try to start it, the starter makes all kind of crazy noises and it won't start.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine, abs, and esc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and cruise control seized and the vehicle lost acceleration. The dealer diagnosed the abs module failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Vehicle has 77,000 miles and @ 1000 miles ago a noticeable change in ride and handling. Ride has become very stiff at all speeds above 35 mph. Vehicle also has a tendency to give the felling of floating when cornering. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times and they cannot find any codes to tell them something is wrong? they have change many parts, shocks, idler arms, rubber suspension bushings, etc,they have acknowledged the rough ride,but cannot find the reason? i believe it is a sensor or regulator valve, that controls the air suspension at various speeds and when cornering. The truck rides like the there is excessive air pressure in the air bags to soften the ride at various speeds,
Recently had my truck in for routine service and the technician diagnosed my truck with broken exhaust manifold bolts. Truck has 79,000 miles on it.after researching on line i have discovered this is a common problem.is there an investigation regarding this issue and a possible recall since it happens so often?the truck makes a ticking sound when it is started and gradually gets better as the manifold gets warm.
Rear-most passenger side exhaust manifold bolt broke; it sheared off at the heat shield, causing a loud tick-like noise emitting from area. Additionally, exhaust fumes enter into the cabin as a result of this. This is the second time an exhaust manifold bolt has broken (sheared off) on my truck; the first time it was under warranty; now, the repair price quote is approx $800 because of the expected time to remove the broken bolt. This is a common issue among ram 5.7l v8-powered trucks. It is a safety issue due to exhaust fumes entering the cabin, and a quality defect arising from poor quality components and/or improper torquing of the bolts during assembly.fca needs to issue a recall for this! the old saying, "if you take care of your vehicle, it will last" is not true for ram trucks because of poor quality control, subpar part quality and improper assembly.
Exhaust manifolds warp under normal engine temperatures causing manifold mounting bolts to break.
Exhaust manifold leak due to both rear studs breaking on each side of the engine. This is my 3rd dodge ram with the 5.7 liter engine that has had this problem. The other vehicle years were a 2003 ram 2500 and a 2014 ram 1500. With as many complaints about this problem, i am surprised there hasn't been a fix and a recall. So far, i am 3 trucks each with the same issue. I would think that two exhaust manifolds leaking in the engine compartment would pose as a safety issue by breathing the fumes sucked into the cab.
I purchased this truck used and had to replace broken exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head bolts which had sheared off. I had both sides replaced (all bolts with new) and new manifold gaskets. Within a year there was the exhaust leak upon startup. I have heard from many hemi v8 owners that this is very common and can affect the ability to pass the required biannual smog check.
Takata recall hi i have a 2013 ram 1500 and it seems the exhaust manifold bolt heads are broken and the manifold is leaking it makes a loud ticking nose and in my research it seems like it happens to most if not all ram 1500 so i was wondering why this is not a recall and if it could be i believe it is due to the kind of bolts and or the different metals from the engine block to the manifold and also from the heating up of the engine and then cooling the metal just brakes
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning illuminated intermittently. The contact stated the vehicle overheated and smoke appeared from the front end. The contact also noticed that water and coolant were leaking from the radiator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
My truck will not start, it won't even turn on.it continuously says check the fuel cap and the check engine light will turn on but absolutely nothing is wrong with it (before it started to act up). Even though it seems like the batteries dead and we know it won't turn on it's still making a loud like clicking or knocking noise. It will stop for a minute and then start again. I've never heard a car do that before so i don't think that's normal. My clicker key won't even work to lock or unlock or even set the panic off.
Rear exhaust manifold mount bolts have sheared off causing the exhaust manifold to leak with potential influx of exhaust fumes into the cabin area
The lifters seats are made of plastic and they're known by chrysler to fail resulting in internal engine damage.there are over 1000 concerns posted about this issue with the 5.7l hemi and the parts have been on back order for over 1 year period.dealership to correct the issue are asking customers to pay 7 - 10k dollars for a known design flaw
On 3 separate occasions, while driving and attempting to stop, the engine stalls.a message displays to "put the vehicle in park, to start", but lost power to everything else. Twice it allowed me to start from park, the 3rd time it would not start. I put it in park, had my foot on the brake, but it did nothing.i shut if off completely, then turned it back on and it started.additionally, while parked, the driver's side door would not unlock with the keyfob.all other doors unlocked, not the driver's door. I tried several times locking/unlocking, i had to open the rear door and manually pull the lock knob. One other time, while sitting still, the driver's door unlocked itself, when my roommate pulled on the door handle, the door opened and the alarm went off. On another occasion, i was trying to back into my parking space, i went to pull up to straighten out, and the vehicle would not go into drive. I had to shift into park, then back to drive to make it work.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked enough oil on the ground to start a fire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was unknown.
Front end shook bad, engine light flashing. Truck cut off. Would not start. Towed to dealer. Was told to drive 50-several hundred miles for computer to reset. Engine light never went off. Truck did the same two more times! taken back to dealer june 5th. Then told evap leak.. Engine light still on after this time as well. Told to do the same thing. Keep driving it until the computer resets!!! was driving at 55 mph and light started flashing and front end shaking so i pulled over. Sputtered and cuts off. So again it has been taken to the dealer and has been there since about july 19th to date!! have been told fuel pump was cracked, ordered and on back order. And misfirings on fuel injectors #7 and a random one. Warranty covered nothing. What if it cut off in an intersection?!! first time drained some water from fuel tank. Now saying possible sugar in it. However..neither would damage a fuel pump! i believe this dealership is lying and tampering. I had to pay for the first time around $900! i have had no vehicle during these times. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
This vehicle has leaked oil around the oil filter since the 1st oil change.the company has never owned up to being a problem however i've had a oiled filled driveway ever since then.there are numerous complaints online from people with the same problem.how can ram get away with not doing anything to fix the issue.i live 1 1/2 hours from the dealer and i'm afraid its going to vibrate off on my way there to get it fixed.i doubt they would fix the motor if it locked up on my way there.
Camshaft and camshaft lifters are causing misfire under load (shaking badly at 50 mph). This is the second truck that we have owned with the exact same issue.
Driving vehicle when digital instrument cluster went black and engine stopped total loss of braking and steering assist. Loss of control of vehicle which rolled to stop. No collision or damage to vehicle. Vehicle restarts and driveable nodigital information displayed. Dealer says digital instrument cluster failure. Concern definite safety riskif happened in traffic or when turning or stopping.did the failure of the digital instrument cluster kill the engine or did something else kill the engine and the cluster. If the vehicle is driveable is it safe to drive or can expect repeat of same incident?
On 12/7/16,a desolate, straight, country road, i stopped my truck to investigate damage from a deer that had run into the driver's fender while i was driving about 25 mph.even though i placed the truck in park after my stop (to make it stationary), the ram started moving as i attempted to exit its cabin; and then it drove for about 300 feet at idle speed down the road, where it stopped in a shallow drainage ditch.meanwhile, the ram's "self-driving" mode had caused me to slip on the running board and to fall very hard to the ground (a distance of at least 22 inches).the results:pain, hand and knee cuts, extreme bruising and swelling of the entire left leg, and bruising and swelling of the lower right leg.these required some medical attention.fortunately, there were no blood clots, no broken bones, no dislocated limbs, nor run-over limbs!i was very lucky!!
Check engine light turns on indicating a cylinder 5 misfire. Replaced spark plug and ignition coil. Mechanic said lifters in these engines typically seize and destroy the camshaft. Vehicle runs rough and shuts off intermittently. When traveling over 50 mph there is no acceleration.
I had a check engine fault and was told that the cam and lifters have failed on my ram 1500 5.7 hemi with 62141 miles on it. I use this vehicle for highway travel at 65 to 75 mph with no severe driving and have the oil/filter changed at the dealership between 3,000 and 4,000 miles. Dealership had trouble finding the problem and it is out of waranty so will be stuck with a $4,000 bill to replace cam/lifters and still have amotor with potential problems as whatever metal was worn off is circultating through the system. Known problem with no resolution from manufacturer.
The computer screen will not light so you cant use any of your controls had to replace brakes shocks and struts and calipers sun roof wont open back window wont open the engine light is on saying low oil pressure but the gage on the truck shows it right in the middle cant use the radio or the phone or control the air or the heat because that's all on the screen that wont light up the back up camera wont work i checked for recalls on the vin number it said there was none the exhaust manifold ticks super loud when you first start it then the noise goes away after the truck warms up i have put new tires on it twice i have the oil changed every time that its due with expensive royal purple had to put a new battery in it the truck might look nice but i would never purchase another one !!!!!!!!!!! it has been the worst vehicle i have ever purchased and i am very disappointed with the truck and the experience !!!!!!!!!0
Truck died in traffic shortly after light turned green accelerating through an intersection.
I first noticed that, while in drive, the transmission would shift to 4th gear and could not be changed.i could shift from park to reverse but when i tried to go to drive it would go to 4th gear.then, 2 days ago, i began to notice other problems that appeared to be computer related.when i turned the ruck off there would be a ticking noise in the engine.i checked and it appeared to be the a/c/ compressor.then it stopped when i unlocked the truck doors.then i noticed what seemed to be the fuel pump ticking as if calling for fuel.once again, the engine was off and, once again, it stopped.the next morning my battery was dead.i tried to jump it with no luck so i purchased e new battery.now when i try to start it, the starter makes all kind of crazy noises and it won't start.
While driving in a 2013 ram 1500 pentastar v6 the engine has stalled multiple times while driving.at least once at highway speeds.
Truck has 66k miles and oil changes done regularly.valve seat dropped into cylinder causing piston to seize.new engine needed as a result.
While driving down the highway, my motor suddenly began making a loud ticking sound, followed by a change in performance, forcing me to quickly change lanes in heavy traffic and get into the breakdown lane and stop.
Truck start driving back and hiccuping causeing the truck to jerk and almost causeing a crash check engine light and p0305 code cylinder 5 misfire changed spark plugs and coil pack still same problem
Engine died at freeway speeds , ,taken to dealership 3 times, finally got it back , while drivingonmy way home it died again , could not stop until i hit cement culvert for water run off, damaging front bumper, had it towed to dealership where it sits now.the engine keeps shutting down without warning while driving on california freeways, big safety issue.
As soon as i start the engine, a loud ticking noise is coming from the engine.after inspecting it, i have broken exhaust manifold bolt that causes exhaust to exit at the head.the exhaust escapes before it reaches the catalytic converter and the muffler thus causing the loud noise.this is a very common problem with the ram hemi engines.it is commonly known as the "hemi tick".although this has been a widely known issue, ram has not issued a recall.
Shortly after buying this pickup it would stall, the dash had an red electrical indicator exposed. The power steering shut down, the brakes were no longer power brakes.. This happened at speeds up to 45 miles an hour. Never happened at high speeds. I live & drive on mountain highways, and at times it took my breath. I would apply the gas pedal, it would eventually begin running again. No matter the time of year. It wasn't every day, maybe go along 2-3 months not happens, but it might happen every day for a couple of days. I took the pickup to town & country dealer in alamosa co. Twice, they would drive it. The explained to fix it, they would need to see it happen. I decided to drive it. However, today i have to rely on other people to drive it, and i worry now about there safety. I decided to take a trip in september of this year, and i have a friend driving for me. So i decided to research the web on this problem , finding there were several cases of this happening to doge pickups. One fellow was driving 80 miles an hour in the "fast lane", his stalled. He recommended that if you've had this happen to notify your state attorney general. I did, they ask i file it with you. I'm not angry with my dealer, other than the fact they ask me to notify chrysler, and i told the they should represent me as their customer with the company. I'm 77 years old, been driving over 60 years. I've never hurt another person in a wreck, but this pickup is dangerous. I could trade it in, but that isn't a christian type thing to do to another party. It's a dilemma that i have no answer for. If it were only this pickup it would be different. It's the only mode of transportation that i currently have. My driving is generally over these mountain roads, to pueblo, colorado springs, maybe denver. Chrysler corporation needs to understand the threat this pickup is over these highways. Help me
Low engine oil warning light, oil filter leaking oil, leaked at 2500 miles, 6,000 miles, 8,000 miles, 11,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the check engine light and an unknown warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated the vehicle overheated and smoke appeared from the front before becoming engulfed in flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the speedometer went to zero, the vehicle stalled, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Truck starting to shake and not be able to accelerate, took it to get check out , replace lifters, cam shaft, getting codes of mis fire in cylinder six, then cylinder four. Then cylinder 6 reactivation control performance, then cylinder deactivation system bank 1, oil pressure out of range camshaft advance/ retard disabled. Spent. When driving going over pass or incline trucks starts to shake like its going to explode. Now it is starting to just die and turn off while driving or at a stop sign.
The engine has a ticking noise on the passenger side of the engine.it starts off very loud, then smoothed out while idling. If driving and accelerating the ticking is loud enough to hear it inside the truck. It is getting louder and louder. I have service done regularly but cannot identify the problem. Has this happened with other similar trucks? the truck is in perfect condition minus this tick? any suggestions?
Exhaust manifold bolts broken on driver and passenger side of 2013 5.7 liter hemi motor. Two different metals are used expanding at different rates causing manifold to warp and snap bolts. If googled you will see how common. I believe this can result in exhaust entering the cab.
I am very upset that ram trucks from 2011 to 2014 have consistently been having issues with the 5th cylinder, (cyl 5 misfire) and as to my surprise is a very expensive repair ill be out of at least out of 3600.00 (that i don't have, and definitely cannot afford a new vehicle) specially with all the issues that are going on with covid-19 and the economy. Not sure how long the repairs will hold up because from the amount of complaints, this issue needs to be a recall. All the people that have done the exact same repair have ended up rebuilding the whole motor or buying a different truck (not ram of course). I always known that hemi motors are great but now im disappointed
When we purchased the ram 1500/v6 engine pickup truck new in april 2013, johnson dodge, budd lake, nj, it did not hesitate and ran well. Over the next three months it slowly developed an significant, one second plus, hesitation when accelerating from a dead stop. The service manager [xxx] at johnson dodge test drove and agreed there was a hesitation but couldn't/can't fix/adjust it do to everything being controlled by computer modules. He said, "until they, (ram engineers), release a software fix/update or tech bulletin, there was nothing he/they could do."this hesitation is so severe it requires the driver to anticipate the delay and than pre-press the accelerator when crossing a street in heavy traffic or other situation requiring timely accelerator response.i believe this hesitation and lack of dealer correction creates a very dangerous driving requirement of me and any other driver of these pickup trucks.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a dodge ram 15000 crew cab laramie. Both tail lights are malfunctioning in the blinkers. When i turn the blinker on it blinks really fast and says the tail lights are bad and need to be replaced. The lights in the back are half out when this happens. It does not happen all the time. I did see there was a recall, but for my vin there is not. So it appears all 2013s seem to be affected. I also have a ticking noise in my engine when i start the vehicle. It lessens as the car warms up. I noticed there was a recall in 2012 for bad exhaust manifolds. I believe this is still occurring on these vehicles. I have not repaired either of the items on my truck because i believe it is just malfunctioning. I don't recall how long its been occurring but at least for over a year.
There is a electrical connectorunder the dash that comes loose.. The truck shuts down with no control. Will not start cant get out of park to be towed.. Total lockout.dealer charged 150 bucks to "fix it" happened again a month later .
The bolts or studs that hold the exhaust manifold to the engine broke or sheared off.this presents a break in the ability of the engine to safely transport exhaust gases to the rear of the vehicle.exhaust gases are now introduced to the engine compartment and the passenger cabin of the vehicle.exhaust could be smelled in the cabin to the vehicle at start up which means that carbon monoxide could be introduced to the cabin.this is a serious safety issue.secondly, with a exhaust leak occurring at the engine block, exhaust gases are bypassing the pollution control equipment which may be a epa issue.referencing complaints on the internet this is a very common problem.
I rear ended a semi that was parked on the side of the road.i was going approximately 51 miles per hour.no airbag's deployed, but the front of my vehicle was destroyed.
While driving my trucks dash will go blank, the vehicle shuts off and then resets. The last time this occurred, when the vehicle reset the throttle came back on wide open and almost caused a loss of control. I reacted by manually shutting down the vehicle and coming to a rest on the shoulder of the road. Once i restarted the vehicle all was ok. I was only a mile form the dodge dealer and returned it to them for a diagnosis. Again, nothing found. This has happened several times (dash resetting while driving approximately 10 times in the last 2 months) but only once has it came back on full throttle. I have been to the dealership three times for the dash resetting just to have them tell me they cannot duplicate the incident. This is a valid safety issue and needs to be addressed. After reviewing the dodge ram forums, i notice several people with the same issue.
I was at a dealership for service on july 6, 2017 and asked about a ticking noise i was hearing. The service writer explained that the noise was the exhaust manifold. After the mechanic checked he confirmed it was the exhaust manifold. I was told by the service writer that there was a broken bolt and an exhaust leak on both sides. I called fiat chrysler america and they contacted the service writer at the dealership. After the representative spoke to the service writer she told me i should pay the $423 (approx) cost to have it repaired since this was not covered under any other recourse. I was surprised that after i explained that the service writer said this was happening on all ram trucks that they did not have any response other than saying it was my responsibility. The fact that there was a broken bolt and the service writer said it was on all ram trucks that they should address it due to defective materials. I just want them to accept that it is defective materials and fix this issue.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact heard an abnormal, loud noise coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (greenbrier dodge of chesapeake, 1717 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 420-2800) diagnosed that the lifters and cam shaft needed to be replaced. The dealer indicated that a warranty may cover the repairs; however, once it was determined that the vehicle had a canadian vin, they refused to provide service as there may be a canadian warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact to reach out to the manufacturer in canada. In turn, the manufacturer in canada advised the contact to call the manufacturer in the usa. The contact received no resolution. The manufacturer had not issued an engine recall; however, they issued 27 tsbs on the engine and engine cooling. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
There is an exhaust leak that has been repaired 2 times and keeps coming back. Very common.
Engine check, traction control, anti-skid lights comes on with a message throttle control requires service. The engine losses all power or stalls making vehicle difficult to control, stop and get out of traffic. I have replaced the throttle control while the check engine light was on , it did not correct the problem.after the truck sits for a day or two all problems clear. 4-23-2019 is my third incident in 4 months.
When the vehicle drives at the speeds between 30 to 40 mph the vehicle is sluggish. I'm worried in a particular situation when i may need the get and go this issue could compromisemy life or someone else's life. I've brought it 2 separate dodge dealer and the service dept. Says the computer module is going from 4 to 8 cylinder. This delay could be a safety issue and needs to be addressed.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. In addition, the contact stated that there was water leaking from underneath the dash board to the floor around the driver's side and spreading to the front passenger's side. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers, who diagnosed that software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
My engine is vibrating badly. It turns off while driving, even in the middle of the freeway.
Both manifolds are leaking
Truck started tapping 4-5 weeks ago. I was advised that it was probably an exhaust manifold leak... To get it fixed at inspection. 5 days ago, truck started skipping and the cil came on. Error code po302. Mechanic diagnosed as cam lobe failure. The truck has 113,500 miles on it all highway. Synthetic oil; plus fuel. Based on my research... This is a problem that seems to be prevalent. Chrysler should cover this repair. $3500 repair cost for a truck less than 5 years old. Unfair to say the least.
I have had the ram truck in 3 times within 30 days and the dealer cant repair the trouble and have asked me to call chrysler and take it to another dealer. I have done so but im trying to find out any issues with the ecodisel motor. My resale value hsa been cut by 50% or better because of this.
Purchase my ram 1500 with the 5.7 in late 2014. I have put approx 78k miles on my truck and notices a clicking /knocking noise and loss of oil pressure intermittently. After have my mechanic look it over, the motor is having cam and lifter problems. This seems to be a common issue online . In fact, i now noticed several other ram trucks driving byme in parking lots, or at stop lights that have a faint version of what i am experiencing.i started noticing this i little upon startup only and then it became so bad out of the blue that my truck started running bad as it got loud enough to hear from in the cab.now its sees i will be out a bunch of money to replace the engine
Exhaust manifold bolts broken. I had 2 broken bolts on the passenger side and 1 on the driver side. This caused a ticking noise upon start up that would then go away after the engine warmed up. No regularly scheduled maintenance would have prevented this from happening and has to be a faulty part/design with the 5.7l v8 hemi. Issue has been complained about on truck forums dating all the way back to 2008 models. Service for this repair was not covered under warranty due to age of the truck and mileage 114,800.
Some of the bolts on the exhaust manifold have broken.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact had to reach under both the passenger and driver seats and squeeze the connectors together to turn off the warning indicator. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise detected from the vehicle. When inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a leak from the rear passenger side of the vehicle and that the exhaust manifold bolt fractured. The vehicle was taken to spartanburg chrysler dodge jeep ram (1035 n church st, spartanburg, sc 29303, (888) 404-4925) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
I took my truck in to get looked at january 2019 they thought it was the manifold or lifters so they replaced the manifold and that was not it found out that it was the lifters they tried ordering lifters for my truck and they were not able to get them because they were on back order so i had to replace the motor with a used motor i talked with somebody a dodge and they were not even willing to help me out so i had to pay out of pocket for the whole thing not a very happy dodge customer but obviously with lifters being on a back order tells me that my truck is not the only one i believe there should be a recall or something done about this
July 14, 2018 my check engine light came on. I was getting hesitation going uphill. I first took it to a local shop who replaced o2 sensor and all spark plugs at the cost of 800.00, 5 miles down the road check engine light back on same code p219a. Took it back said everything tested fine. Second shop replaced upward and downward sensors 1100.00. 5 miles later same check engine code. Third shop said the couldnt find anything to pick it up 200.00. I took it to dealer. At this point bad gas mileage and hesitaion...they kept it two months and stated they had chrysler engineers in the field helping them. Finally 8 weeks later, i was told the only thin they think it could be was wiring harness. 1400.00 but cant promise that will fix it. Ive replaced throttle body and numerous parts totaling approx. 3500.00. Light still on.driving back it died! dead! throttle body control module sensor error was showing on dash. Died while driving. Towed it to the dealer i got it from. Now they are saying 3700.00 to fix it. Camshaft and lifters not only that ..so many have this problem parts are on backorder for 3-6 months! that will be a year without being able to drive my truck. Its been in the shop 3 weeks now waiting on parts! why has this not been recalled by chrysler? that many vehicles waiting is a problem! i had the truck a year and 4 months when this happned. Mileage 130,000
When parking i get error 'vehicle not in park' and engine will not shut off. Seems stuck and until you put it in reverse, then drive, then park multiple times it will allow you to shut the engine off. Everytime i try and park and i am stationary for the past month.
I bought vehicle new in 2013 and the paint is bubbling on hood ( rusting ) and it also failed emission test when i went to get inspection sticker, i don't believe i'm asking to much that a vehicle 3 years old not rust and pass an emissions test.
Exhaust manifold bolts on driver and passenger side of engine breaking.i have replaced 2 bolts on the passenger side and still need to replace one on the driver side of my engine.it started as a light ticking noise and would go away after the engine would heat up, then it had become louder, when i took it to my mechanic he found that i had 3 bolts broken and he was able to get the two on the passenger side out but not the one on the driver side.after doing some research it seems that this is a common issue with the ram engine, but it seems that ram will not take ownership of this issue.i went to my local dealership to see how much it would cost to have them do the initial repair and was quoted $600 to over $2,000 for their problem.
Upon starting vehicle made loud ticking noise, and was running a bit rough, next morning again started the truck and it was making ticking noise but now was losing horsepower so we had truck towed to shop thinking could be something easy, truck maintenance maybe. Mechanic stated the c clip on the lifter had broken and the truck was utilizing 7 cylinders and not 8. Mechanic stated he couldn't pin point a cause for this to have happened, but the repair would be costly. Unfortunately we are not under any warranty of any kind, i was looking on the internet to see if this was under recall or if there was a reasonable cause for this type of breakdown however found that many on the 2013 engines are experiencing this same issue. I have not yet contacted chrysler and based upon what i have read in countless forums, chrysler's not standing by the product anyway, so i decided to file this complaint instead, i'm not sure if filing this complaint will change chrysler's view of the defective engines or not but something needs to happen, thus far no lives have been taken however if this were to happen while driving on the interstate above 50 mph and the engine looses power or shuts down as our vehicle did it could easily cause loss of life. This in my opinion is a safety issues not only for the person driving vehicles with these defective engines but to others on the road with them.
While starting my vehicle in the morning, in neutral idle, a clicking sound was coming from under the engine on the driver side. The clicking sound increased as i accelerated the vehicle. Once i pulled over and investigated and found the noise coming from the manifold bolts that have broken/sheared off.noticed bolts on passenger and driver side are broken.
Cam shaft lifter failure. Read where this is common problem. Safety issue on highway.
Hydraulic lifter failed in 5.7l hemi v8 engine, causing damage to camshaft lobe. Vehicle undriveable. Lifter (part) back ordered from factory for 1-2 months. This part failure is all over the internet, in ram/chrysler forums and car repair websites. Nhtsa needs to look into a recall. Fca is not standing by customers. In my case, they refuse to even provide rental assistance during the 1-2 month repair period, when my truck is torn apart sitting at their dealer.
Driving truck in town approx 35 - 40 mph. Can give exact detail / location. Vehicle transmission in "drive". Vehicle has center consul. As vehicle was climbing gradual hill, transmission automatically downshifted. Vehicle immediately went to full throttle uncontrollably. Engine rpm jumped to 6k - 7k. Vehicle speed still increasing. Stepped on gas pedal several times thinking it was stuck with no effect - rpm remained constant. Then put both feet on brake pedal - rpm remained constant. Then shifted transmission into neutral position. Check etc / red lightning bolt message now on in message center located between tach & speedometer. Rpm's now at a constant 4k with vehicle in neutral and coasting. No place to turn off without blocking traffic. Stopped at lighted intersection - vehicle still at 4k rpm. Shifted back into "drive", tires chirped and truck lunged forward still at 4k rpm. Parked vehicle in safe place adjacent to gas station and shut off - transmission still either in gear or neutral. Engine off - shifted into "park". Waited 3-4 minutes and attempted to restart vehicle. Engine icon, ect icon and red steering wheel with explanation point icon where all on. Vehicle cranked, but acted like no fuel / spark and would not start. Vehicle towed to dealership on flatbed. No word back from dealer yet. Mileage 5,443 - mostly highway. Note: no floor mats just factory rug and cruise control was not "on" or in use in any way. Only modifications to vehicle are the addition of a spray bed-liner and topper. I was born and raised around cars and have good mechanical ability including ground-up restorations of pre 1970 vehicles. This is a real and tangible example of a 2013 dodge ram 1500 4x4 bighorn with unintended acceleration. This is unacceptable for any vehicle, but especially for a new, $46,000 vehicle. I am lucky that i did not hurt anyone or end up dead.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that strong exhaust fumes encompassed the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The dealer (peterson dodge chrysler jeep ram, 5801 e gate blvd, nampa, id 83687, (208) 475-3000) diagnosed that the exhaust manifold had an internal failure, which was leaking fluid into the engine compartment due to the bolts shearing off. The dealer replaced the exhaust manifold and the bolts on the front passenger side; however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced on the driver's side and the bolts. The manufacturer provided no remedy other than replacing the same parts. The failure mileage was not available. *the first failure was the passenger side exhaust manifold began ticking. Tamera , the chrysler adjuster did not tell me this was under a customer help at the time of the repair of i sould have brought the above her attention then. I heard only a tick on the passenger side and they said the other side was fine. In less than 1000 miles and around 30 days the other side started ticking. In researching this problem it appears that chrysler has allowed this to allowed this to continue unchecked since 2009, but it is hard to tell as they have done some changes in the engine for fuel economy sake, but it appears to be an ongoing problem. I have had some exhaust odors, but it has not seemed to have caused health problems at this point. My son has a 2003 diesel that has the same problem, but is long out of warranty.updated 11/1/2018
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of anchorage, 9600 old seward hwy, anchorage, ak 99515), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant bypass valve failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v117000 (engine and engine cooling), but the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall; therefore, he would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Lifters failed at 129,000 miles. Car began to misfire in cylinder 5. Replaces lifters and still got misfire code and terrible running conditions. It would happen at highway speeds during acceleration from 60mph and above. Truck would obviously misfire, vibrate a lot from the engine, check engine light would appear immediately and was almost not drivable. And this only happens randomly. One day it runs fine. Then the problem would appear and not go away. It's frustrating and costly and chrysler hasn't revised or addressed the issue at all. Parts that were possibly damaged: valves, valve seats, lifters, camshaft, valve springs, rocker arm, pistons, heads.
5.7l hemi broken exhaust bolts and warped exhaust manifold . Alowing exhaust to excape and enter the cab of the truck . Was told unsafe to drive till fixed . 3 mos out of warranty . 56000 miles .truck now sits as i cannot afford to fix the problem and its unsafe to drive . Was getting bad headaches driving the truck since sitting i have had no more headaches.
Broken exhaust manifold bolts that were causing an exhaust leak
Oil light never came on toindicatethat my truck was low on oil now my engine is blownand i can't drive my truck anymore and i still owe $20,000 on it. My wife was driving the truck when it happened.
My truck failed the state inspection because 2 exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side had broken off and were inside the cylinder head with no way to get them out. I had the truck towed to a mechanic upon discovering how deep they had broken off with no success at removing the first one and the mechanic was also unable to remove them. They have now been drilled out by the mechanic which created a coolant leak out of one of the bolt holes and it looks like i'll need a new cylinder head. I've read it's a common issue and now i'm expecting the drivers side to do the same any time if they aren't broken already.
Check engine came on, took it to get it tested and the code was for cylinder #3 misfire. Checked and replaced spark plugs and coil pack, along with testing the fuel injectors, also good. Performed compression test, failed at 85 psi. Removed drivers cylinder head assembly. Removed lifters and found cylinder #3 intake lifter collapsed and bottom roller locked up. The failed lifter caused the cam shaft lobe to be shaved down. With no cam lobe, the valve cannot open to allow air in the cylinder, causing low compression and misfire. The truck is a a dodge ram 1500, 2013. With 116,000. This should not have happened to a truck with this low of milage. This part was found to be defective on dodges part.estimated cost $4000.
Bolts holding exhaust manifold to engine block broke on both sides. This leads to exhaust leak, as well and a ticking and rough idle from cold start.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to york gary autoplex (1420 leslie st, nashville, ar 71852, (877) 809-4344) where it was diagnosed that the lifter on the motor collapsed and the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that parts were not available. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the engine temperature increased without warning. On two occasions, the vehicle stalled due to the engine overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was performing up to specifications. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine, abs, and esc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and cruise control seized and the vehicle lost acceleration. The dealer diagnosed the abs module failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
While driving vehicle at 55 mph, engine shutdown. Towed to mechanic. Valve spring broke, bent push rod and piston damaged. Had to have total engine replacement. 98500 miles on well maintained engine. No help from chrysler at 3 months out of warranty.
Most of 2013 ram 5.7 liter engine has a valve train premature wear resulting on a loud ticking engine noise from worn out camshaft most vehicles barelyover warranty
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a leakage in the radiator cooling system. In addition, above the accelerator pedal, the contact stated water leaked onto her foot. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal smell coming from the air conditioning unit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
When driving the smell of coolant enters ventilation of vehicle. During stationery position no fluid seems to be leaking. However, on further testing around 2500 rpm coolant starts leaking from water pump spraying coolant throughout the hood onto exhaust which can like describe in other 2013 -2017 ram models create a fire hazard..
Ticking noise from engine at start up
Has occurred 3 times within 30 days.at low speeds between 15mph and 35mph, engine stops, gauges go dead and aprox 6 seconds later the transmission slams into park.1st time it happened i was lightly breaking & coasting for a stop light; 2nd time i was cruising about 35mph; and 3rd time i was accelerating from a dead stop across 4 lanes of traffic.the transmission going into park after the engine and electrical system went dead reminds me of when you turn the ignition off without first putting it into park - when this happens, a few seconds later, the transmission automatically shifts into the park position.i had at least 1/2 tank of gas each occurrence.i notified the dealership on 1/14/15, dealership says there are no recalls and that i would have to wait 2 weeks before they can check out the problem, which i consider serious.additional electrical info that may or may not be related: the infotainment system frequently malfunctions - the play list for songs duplicates in the listing, songs repeat two to three times, sd card selection stops working, sd card selection all of a sudden stops recognizing the sd card.the infotainment center has also completely restarted as if it was rebooting.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to champion of decatur, inc. (3831 us-31, decatur, al 35603, (256) 351-8787) where it was diagnosed that the power control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the electronic stability control was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Exhaust manifold bolts broke causing an exhaust leak and a ticking noise.the ticking noise was heard at start up.this is a known problem on the hemi engines.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a strong sulfur odor emitted from the engine houses the odor emitted inside the cab and became stronger when the heating or cooling system was on.the dealer advised there was not yet a repair for the failure. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The hoses were not replaced. The vin was not available.the failure and current mileage was 6,000.
Loss of power and hesitation accompanied by the engine light led me to bringing my truck into the dealer. At first i assumed it was another sensor but after 3 days of investigating the real problem was found to be the lifters and cam shaft. Much like many many of complaints i've seen on this and other forums. And much like them i had to wait for it to be repaired, wasn't under warranty and cost me over $4k with no promise that it won't happen again. Please tell me and so many others with this same exact issue why there hasn't been a [xxx] recall with this!?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).
The vehicle will shutdown without notice, the engine will shut off and will not restart. The electronic dash will go black which shows what gear the vehicle is in. So shifting to neutral to restart the vehicle can be difficult since no indication is given of what gear.all power to the steering and brakes are no longer available. The vehicles computer does some sort of reset after several seconds but any attempts to restart the vehicle fail till the reset is complete.taken to the dealer several times and also notified chrysler which there attempted resolutions were only guess and does not resolve the shutdowns.chrysler and service tech's have stated they have not heard of the issue yet another customer in for service same time as myself with a jeep complained of the same issue that i had seen with my ram.it appears this is bigger issue than just a single vehicle. This link shows what occurs when the vehicle shutdown occurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyh9vqehyiq
When using the heater or air conditioner a toxic smell fills the cab causing metallic taste and occupants to have a headache. The factory says that they are aware of the problem and have even applied a star case number [xxx] with a release date of 10/24/2013. They say that the issue is bothersome but has no effect on durability or longevity of the cooling system. This is not my concern. My concern is,this toxic smell causing long term health problems or cancer? i have read many forums on the subject some dating back to march 2013. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Started having odor in cab making me dizzy and sick. Got progressively worse for next 900 mile. I brought back to dealer and factory told him to run it for 2 days. Two days later i got it back less a half a tank of gas. Problem seem to be solved. Two day later same thing got sick and complaint was then raised to next level. Factory checked it and said its normal to burn off. I now have 4500 miles on it with 113 hours on the engine and it still making me sick and burning off. After being sick 4 times due to the fumes i had enough. On may 21 they acknowledged my request for the msds on the cosmoline they sprayed on my engine and exhaust. As of june 21 i still have not received a copy of it. I am waiting for my blood test for gases to come in to see what is in the fumes that is causing me to react to the fumes. I had to cut short my vacation due to being sick again from the truck since i can only drive the truck in clear conditions with the windows open. It rain for two days when i got sick last. The factory has offered no solution to the problem. The only thing i could find on cosmoline was it should not be exposed to heat since it breaks down as co2. This is not a good thing building up in the cab of the truck.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle, an exhaust leak was discovered. No further informaton was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called yark chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (6019 central ave, toledo, oh 43615,(419) 877-7712), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was due to bolts in the manifold. The failure mileage was 71,666. The vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that strong exhaust fumes encompassed the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The dealer (peterson dodge chrysler jeep ram, 5801 e gate blvd, nampa, id 83687, (208) 475-3000) diagnosed that the exhaust manifold had an internal failure, which was leaking fluid into the engine compartment due to the bolts shearing off. The dealer replaced the exhaust manifold and the bolts on the front passenger side; however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced on the driver's side and the bolts. The manufacturer provided no remedy other than replacing the same parts. The failure mileage was not available. *the first failure was the passenger side exhaust manifold began ticking. Tamera , the chrysler adjuster did not tell me this was under a customer help at the time of the repair of i sould have brought the above her attention then. I heard only a tick on the passenger side and they said the other side was fine. In less than 1000 miles and around 30 days the other side started ticking. In researching this problem it appears that chrysler has allowed this to allowed this to continue unchecked since 2009, but it is hard to tell as they have done some changes in the engine for fuel economy sake, but it appears to be an ongoing problem. I have had some exhaust odors, but it has not seemed to have caused health problems at this point. My son has a 2003 diesel that has the same problem, but is long out of warranty.updated 11/1/2018
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v461000 (equipment); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v459000 (air bags), and 15v461000 (equipment). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While repairing the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v461000 (equipment) with the usb inserted, the message board went blank and failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radio had burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at 60 mph, the instrument panel and radio failed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle also periodically would not start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The details of the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v461000 (equipment: electrical:radio/tape deck/cd). The technician refused to perform the repair because the radio malfunctioned and needed to be repaired prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue in march and agreed with the technician. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Both headlamps are experiencing substantial amounts of moisture entering the sealed beam areas, causing a "fog-like" effect over the interior of the headlamps and reducing the effectiveness of night time visibility while driving. The moisture does not go away on its own after a few days as fca engineers say it should.
I started noticing my drivers side headlight flickering for a few days and now the low and high beam lights are both out. I attempted to replace the bulbs and realized they were fine. The day after, the windshield wipers turned on by themselves and now my driver side window wont roll down. I've been told that it is my (tipm) totally integrated power module and it will cost around $800 or more to replace. So i did some research and cannot believe how many people are having to pay this much money for a faulty part and from the sounds of it, im lucky to have the little problems i do. Reports of peoples vehicles stalling, not starting, airbags not deploying, etc.. How is this not a recall?peoples lives could be at risk.
Front headlight assemblies condensation, will not go away
Dashboard lights flickering . Making difficult to drive . It is happening when truck is in motion and when it is stop even happening when engine is shut offinsterements light flickering
2013 ram passenger side headlight won't work due to inferior wiring and computer problem. Dealership and several mechanics have confirmed this problem. No one can afford the 'fix" for this issue. I have no problem replacing burned out headlights but see the poor design of this electrical system as a safety issue that can not be resolved reasonably. I have a 1995 truck with no headlight problems now or ever. If the dealership can't come up with an easy fix than the vehicle should be recalled. Or discounted for daylight only.
Today while driving on the highway at 65 mph, my instrument panel went completely black and speedometer went down to zero. My truck stayed running and driving, but i could not read the speedometer or gauges or operate any turn signals. This happened 5 times on my 45 minute trip. It was very scary as i was in the center lane in houston, tx on 610.
First thing that happened dashboard and radio lights were glitching on and off then warning indicator stated my rear brakes lights were out then my turn signals,then it stated my headlights were out but none of these lights or signals were out. A month later my turn signal was blinking very fast so i checked it and my left turn signal was out but the indicator didn't inform me i replaced bulb it started back working then i noticed driving home at night my headlights weren't as bright as usual so i checked it and my right side headlight was out so i replaced the bulb but it didn't look burned out but i replaced it any way with a new one it didn't come back on so i put the old bulb back in then searched for the fuse even contacted dodge dealership they stated that that didn't know where the fuse was located neither so then like 3days later the headlight comes back on so now today 2months later my same turn signal and headlight went back out again dashboard is glitching again as well i changed bulbs again still no lights alot of people with the same dodge ram have been asking me if i've been having problems with my lights like they have i stated yes indeedpeople have been saying to not to deal with dodge ram 1500 because of the electrical problems i need some assistance or i might not be purchasing another dodge
I feel that the headlights (halogen) on my 2013 ram 1500 slt are inadequate to drive the truck safely. The low beams are too dim and yellowish to see down the road. I have had many vehicles in my 35+ years of driving and these are the worst headlights of any car or truck i have ever seen or experienced. I have seen other 2013 ram trucks with similar headlights with the same dimness and yellowish lighting. I find myself over using the high beams simply because the low beams fail to do the job. Others have had to have complained about this, ram needs to take action to correct this problem before something bad happens. Another problem with these trucks is that there is a approximate 1 second delay when using the horn to warn other drivers. Take that 1 second delay while driving at 30...40...50 mph and it magnifies the danger.
My headlights on 2013 dodge ram 1500 laramie are getting a lot of moisture/condensation in both of them. I had them replaced by dealership but my new pair are doing the same. I have seen on other similar trucks like mine with same issue. This is causing my lights to look dimmer instead of brightening up the road. I have the projector style headlights.
Non of the gauges work in the steering column including gas rpm and speed. The wipers run non stop and can't be turned off. Blinkers don't which is dangerous to drive. We have had it into the mechanic and the could not find what was wrong. Huge bill no answers useless van. The gage says no bus. This happens all the time.
Led headlights get condensation causing reduced brightness and visibility.dealership replaced the headlights. The new ones had the same problem.i was then told that condensation was normal, and that was how the light was designed.
The passenger front headlight keeps burning out its happened 3 times while i was driving. The dash screen keeps saying services tire pressure system these things have been happening for about 4 months . The vehicle was in motion on a highway at night.
Similar to nhtsa id number: 10898441 i have also experienced an interior dome light flickering and also the drivers power window door lock switches stopped working.i was locked out of the vehicle and it was running with all doors locked (by itself) and windows were rolled up.i had to call roadside assistance to get into the vehicle.the switch continued to attempt locking of the door by constantly clicking.which i found out the next morning when the battery was dead.i found out this vehicle was made for and first sold in canada which if that was disclosed to me i never would have purchased it.the digital speedometer and the mechanical speedometer are not showing the same speeds.at 30mph the digital one shows 32mph but at 70mph the digital shows 75mph.repairs attempted at lithia chrysler jeep reno nv unsuccessful.when the door locks failed to work the truck was stationary and this locking also occurred while the vehicle was in motion at slow and fast speeds, city and highway.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlamps and turn signals failed to operate properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chapman las vegas dodge chrysler jeep ram (3175 e sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89104) where the vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that condensation entered the headlamps causing the failure to the led lights and turn signals. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned tsb: 23-105-18 as a possible solution to the failure however, was informed from the manufacturer that the tsb had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.*ln
Headlights (standard) are inadequate.can not see with low beams unless it is totally black out and there are not any other sources of light close.the only way i know my lights are on when in town is because ofthe green light on dash.i came up upon another truck recently that was going slower than i was and he had his blinkers going because he could not see with his lights either (i pulled into gas station behind him and asked).it was another ram 1500.they are so underpowered someone is gonna be in an accident.already took it to dealer for readjustment, did not help.
The truck acts like it was restarted when im driving down road . The lights go out all the gages turn off and reset its not a good thing when u are driving at night. It has happened more then the one time on 01/09/2020 it has happened 3 times this month an be for that it would do it here and there. When i first purchased it the dealer had it every week for 3 months but it never did it for them but there should be some records of me having it in there. It would happen at different speeds anywhere from 30 mph to 60 mph
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500.the contact stated that the low beam headlights failed.the contact also mentioned that the visibility was very poor when the low beam head light were illuminated.the failure occurred on several occasions.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 14,500.
Just out of "dodge warranty" my 3rd brake light took in water. This resulted in a blown 3rd brake light bulb and now leaking of water into my back window and down into the side behind the cover in my truck. This is while stationary and in motion. Risk of mold and 3rd brake light now not working. The back window is solid never damaged or replaced. The third brake light cover was never taken off or replaced. All manufacturer responsibly and they will not take responsibility for it due to out of dodge warranty. This truck is a 2013 dodge ram with 41,000 miles on it. Never in a accident or any problems except dodge recalls.
Dash panel flickers on and off when running and driving. Contacted ram directly and said no recalls for my truck. There is recalls for 2013 rams with the same issue but for trucks built 2 months later. This is a safety problem that could lead to a crash.
Instrument cluster failure while driving.instrument cluster shuts down while driving and instrument cluster fails while driving.instrument cluster so far has rebooted and returned to working condition but so far cluster has failed around 20+ times while driving.unknown if instrument cluster will resume functioning after failure until it does restart.secondary condition to entertainment cluster multiple failure.entertainment console cluster replaced due to multiple failure of touch screen system.this failed to resolve the instrument cluster problem despite dealership assurances that it would.instrument cluster being replaced now on truck.truck 10 months old - multiple entertainment console failures & instrument cluster failures.dealer unable to diagnose problem with instrument cluster making vehicle unsafe to drive due to possible instrument cluster failure.unknown if this is a hardware problem, software problem or electrical problem.numerous trips to dealership and speaking with ram customer service has failed to resolve issue.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service electronic error message illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted minutes later. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the dome light flickered intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. In addition, the doors failed to unlock and lock. The contact had to use the key to function the doors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000....updated 12/06/16 the consumer stated the gauges were acting up again, but didn't lose power.
Driver side high and low beams won't come on.replaced bulbs, have taken it to dealer twice to fix.fix lasts 1 day.very difficult to see when driving at night.worried that other side will go out.all signs point to defective tipm.
Bought the pickup in january 2016 one previous owner everything original the passenger side headlight connector pin needs tightened constantly because the low beam high beam loses connection and won't come on unless you pull headlight and tighten the connector pins.it happens at various times in various situations while driving it will also flicker on and off. Parklight works fine. I don't know actual date because it is so frequently so the date is an estimate. The speed varies also first time i was at 65 on freeway.
When driving my radio will turn off and reset it self along with my speedometer cluster it will all turn off while driving so you don't know how fast you are going until it resets and turns back on.
I have a dodge ram 15000 crew cab laramie. Both tail lights are malfunctioning in the blinkers. When i turn the blinker on it blinks really fast and says the tail lights are bad and need to be replaced. The lights in the back are half out when this happens. It does not happen all the time. I did see there was a recall, but for my vin there is not. So it appears all 2013s seem to be affected. I also have a ticking noise in my engine when i start the vehicle. It lessens as the car warms up. I noticed there was a recall in 2012 for bad exhaust manifolds. I believe this is still occurring on these vehicles. I have not repaired either of the items on my truck because i believe it is just malfunctioning. I don't recall how long its been occurring but at least for over a year.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. When the contact entered the vehicle, there was condensation covering the inside of the front windshield. The contact researched and found information stating that water was entering the vehicle from the third brake light. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered six inches of standing water underneath the rear seat and the smell of mold inside the vehicle. In addition, the third brake light bulb was shattered. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 02/12/16*ljthe vehicle was repaired.
Head lights cut out do to connectors over heating. Doors locks do not operate at times. In motion or not.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights and the instrument panel failed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500.the contact stated that the low beam headlights failed.the contact also mentioned that the visibility was very poor when the low beam head light were illuminated.the failure occurred on several occasions.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 14,500.
Check engine light, lightning bolt light and service electronic throttle control error message comes on approximately 40-50 miles after refueling. Truck goes into limp mode then clears itself after starting 4 or 5 times over the period of a day or two. Dealer can't locate the problem. Has happened 4 times now. Dealer has updated software, replaced gas tank, replaced gas cap, and replaced tps. Same issue is still happening.
Driving truck in town approx 35 - 40 mph. Can give exact detail / location. Vehicle transmission in "drive". Vehicle has center consul. As vehicle was climbing gradual hill, transmission automatically downshifted. Vehicle immediately went to full throttle uncontrollably. Engine rpm jumped to 6k - 7k. Vehicle speed still increasing. Stepped on gas pedal several times thinking it was stuck with no effect - rpm remained constant. Then put both feet on brake pedal - rpm remained constant. Then shifted transmission into neutral position. Check etc / red lightning bolt message now on in message center located between tach & speedometer. Rpm's now at a constant 4k with vehicle in neutral and coasting. No place to turn off without blocking traffic. Stopped at lighted intersection - vehicle still at 4k rpm. Shifted back into "drive", tires chirped and truck lunged forward still at 4k rpm. Parked vehicle in safe place adjacent to gas station and shut off - transmission still either in gear or neutral. Engine off - shifted into "park". Waited 3-4 minutes and attempted to restart vehicle. Engine icon, ect icon and red steering wheel with explanation point icon where all on. Vehicle cranked, but acted like no fuel / spark and would not start. Vehicle towed to dealership on flatbed. No word back from dealer yet. Mileage 5,443 - mostly highway. Note: no floor mats just factory rug and cruise control was not "on" or in use in any way. Only modifications to vehicle are the addition of a spray bed-liner and topper. I was born and raised around cars and have good mechanical ability including ground-up restorations of pre 1970 vehicles. This is a real and tangible example of a 2013 dodge ram 1500 4x4 bighorn with unintended acceleration. This is unacceptable for any vehicle, but especially for a new, $46,000 vehicle. I am lucky that i did not hurt anyone or end up dead.
Front end shook bad, engine light flashing. Truck cut off. Would not start. Towed to dealer. Was told to drive 50-several hundred miles for computer to reset. Engine light never went off. Truck did the same two more times! taken back to dealer june 5th. Then told evap leak.. Engine light still on after this time as well. Told to do the same thing. Keep driving it until the computer resets!!! was driving at 55 mph and light started flashing and front end shaking so i pulled over. Sputtered and cuts off. So again it has been taken to the dealer and has been there since about july 19th to date!! have been told fuel pump was cracked, ordered and on back order. And misfirings on fuel injectors #7 and a random one. Warranty covered nothing. What if it cut off in an intersection?!! first time drained some water from fuel tank. Now saying possible sugar in it. However..neither would damage a fuel pump! i believe this dealership is lying and tampering. I had to pay for the first time around $900! i have had no vehicle during these times. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
I was driving on a road near my home and noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle. I immediately drive back to my house. When i pulled into the driveway the smell got even stronger and white vapor could be seen coming from the hood area. When i exited the vehicle i could see gasoline running out from under the vehicle. Called the dealership monday morning and they said i could bring it in but they where too busy to look at it till the next day at the earliest. After 2 more days they had replaced the drivers side fuel supply line. Complained to chrysler due to this being a safety concern, (don't know how the truck did not catch fire) chrysler said they where sorry, but since in there opinion the issue was now repaired they where not interested in anything to further remedy my concerns.
I was sitting in my truck in front of a convenience store for 20-30 minutes with the engine running while i caught up my texts and calls. When i got ready to leave i put my foot on the brake and put the vehicle in reverse. I glanced my mirrors and looked over my right shoulder and started to ease my foot off of the brake as i've done many times in the past. The next thing i know, i'm moving forward as if i had stomped on the accelerator and i crashed through the framing and glass of the store front. As i was penetrating the structure of the store i tried to put the vehicle into park and i was pushing on the brakes. Then the truck reverses and i realize i'm headed towards the gas pump and possibly other customers. All this time i was pushing on the brake and i would let off and hold them again. The engine was revving at what sounded to be the maximum then it would drop for just a bit and rev again. When i was headed for the gas pumps after leaving the building i pulled the vehicle shifter down to drive because it wouldn't go into park and i was in such a state of panic i hadn't thought to turn off the ignition. I was holding on for dear life to the steering wheel and letting go of it just didn't occur to me. After putting the vehicle into drive and running into the building for the second time, the engine dropped back to an idle and i put it into reverse and slowly backed out of the damaged storefront, put the truck into park and shut it off.i thought about it after it was over and even if i had inadvertently placed the truck into drive, letting my foot off of the gas pedal would have allowed the truck to merely bump into the concrete stopping block stopping it, it felt like the truck had a mind of its own.
Severe shaking at highways speed,appeared to be a wheel or engine problem so parked the vehicle and made appointment to dealer, revealed that the one strap holding the fuel tank was off and the other was so loose as to make the tank erratically with a chance of falling off. Incredible that a person spends almost $60,000 and you get a vehicle which can potentially create a hazard such as this! what else is coming?
On august 26th i was traveling in my truck at about 58mph with the cruise control on.as i entered a 45mph speed zone i tapped the brake pedal to disengage the cruise. The truck maintained speed so i pressed the brake pedal many times with the truck not slowing down.i then had to hit the brakes quite hard to slow down. While doing this i noticed a message come up on the info screen which read service electronic throttle control. After stopping i checked to see if something like a floormat was pressing on the accelerator pedal, which there was not.this same situation happened again on august 30th.i contacted south lake motors, the local ram dealer to schedule an appointment for sept. 4.i took my truck in and they found a code in the computer, but could not find anything wrong.in the following 2 weeks the same thing happened two more times as i tried to slow down from a speed of between 55 and 60mph, except i did not have the cruise on.they looked it over again on sept 19 and decided to put a new accelerator pedal in it on sept. 20th.the next day it stuck again as i tried to slow for a truck turning in front of me, almost causing me to rear end that vehicle.sept 27th i took it back in and they still could not find anything wrong.on oct 7 i once again dropped my truck off at the dealer and they kept it for 5 days trying to duplicate the issue.they could not find the problem.on oct 13 while traveling at 45mph i let off the accelerator pedal and the truck maintained speed, i had to slam on the brakes to slow it down to negotiate a corner without wrecking.this has happened two time since then.on oct 21st i took it back to the dealer and they installed a data recorder to record the events.the mechanic and other dealership employees have told me this truck is not safe to drive.i have called chrysler daily telling them this vehicle is unsafe.
2013 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to recall notices occupant restraints control, airbag deployment system and fuel leak/fire and requests dealership to pick up vehicle to complete recalls..
I was returning home from a short trip on the interstate and i had just made a turn on the street we live on when i heard a ding sound.my wife and i noticed that there was a message on the display that showed, "service electronic throttle control".it stayed on only a second and disappeared.i didn't really notice any effect to the driving capability, but this is the first time that message has appeared and i notice that there are two similar complaints posted here about the same message.i think i'll go to the dealership and at least let them know about it and see what they do.i had been using my cruise control on the way back from my trip which i normally do use and i note that in at least one of the other complaints the person was using theirs too.at the time of the message i wasn't using cruise but like i said, i had been.
I tried this once and lost it downloading a picture. I had a problem putting gas in my truck. It kept making the gas pump pop. Eventually it took 30-40 min to get gas in it. I started using a 5 gallon gas can to get gas in it.i took it to my mechanic and it cost over a thousand dollars to fix.also i had a problem with my tailgate opening while i was driving, one of the times a trailer was attached and it opened an hit the hitch and dented it making it hard to open it. One day i stopped at a business on joppa rd in perry hall to pick up 2 lawnmowers and when i pulled out on joppa road and the tailgate popped open again and the mowers fell out and started grilling down the road and luckily the owner of the business saw it happen and helped me catch them before they caused and accident. I'm not going to try to download a picture because i don't want to lose this again. I never got recalls on these things until after these things happened
On 3 separate occasions, while driving and attempting to stop, the engine stalls.a message displays to "put the vehicle in park, to start", but lost power to everything else. Twice it allowed me to start from park, the 3rd time it would not start. I put it in park, had my foot on the brake, but it did nothing.i shut if off completely, then turned it back on and it started.additionally, while parked, the driver's side door would not unlock with the keyfob.all other doors unlocked, not the driver's door. I tried several times locking/unlocking, i had to open the rear door and manually pull the lock knob. One other time, while sitting still, the driver's door unlocked itself, when my roommate pulled on the door handle, the door opened and the alarm went off. On another occasion, i was trying to back into my parking space, i went to pull up to straighten out, and the vehicle would not go into drive. I had to shift into park, then back to drive to make it work.
When we purchased the ram 1500/v6 engine pickup truck new in april 2013, johnson dodge, budd lake, nj, it did not hesitate and ran well. Over the next three months it slowly developed an significant, one second plus, hesitation when accelerating from a dead stop. The service manager [xxx] at johnson dodge test drove and agreed there was a hesitation but couldn't/can't fix/adjust it do to everything being controlled by computer modules. He said, "until they, (ram engineers), release a software fix/update or tech bulletin, there was nothing he/they could do."this hesitation is so severe it requires the driver to anticipate the delay and than pre-press the accelerator when crossing a street in heavy traffic or other situation requiring timely accelerator response.i believe this hesitation and lack of dealer correction creates a very dangerous driving requirement of me and any other driver of these pickup trucks.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I went to pass a vehicle on the freeway and my accelerator stuck to the floor and caused me to go in ditch had to shut truck off until accelerator finally released
I was waiting at a red light waiting to make a left turn. I got a green arrow to turn left and proceeded into the intersection. Right after i started moving at about 1/2 way through my turn my truck's engine completely died. I coasted the rest of the way through the intersection and off to the side of the road. The dealer's analyses was that the fuel pump module failed, causing the engine to shut down.
My truck will not start, it won't even turn on.it continuously says check the fuel cap and the check engine light will turn on but absolutely nothing is wrong with it (before it started to act up). Even though it seems like the batteries dead and we know it won't turn on it's still making a loud like clicking or knocking noise. It will stop for a minute and then start again. I've never heard a car do that before so i don't think that's normal. My clicker key won't even work to lock or unlock or even set the panic off.
Fuel nozzle getting stuck at the fuel filler.sometimes it takes 5 to 10 minutes to removed the nozzle from the fuel filler tube.
Engine check, traction control, anti-skid lights comes on with a message throttle control requires service. The engine losses all power or stalls making vehicle difficult to control, stop and get out of traffic. I have replaced the throttle control while the check engine light was on , it did not correct the problem.after the truck sits for a day or two all problems clear. 4-23-2019 is my third incident in 4 months.
I have had an engine light on for quit some time and i took it to the dealer, they said it was a fuel cap. After leaving there a few days later, same thing. But then i noticed fueling it up took 15 to 20 minutes. So i took it back i android them about the light and the fueling problem. After hours of searching i get a call saying that my filter laying in the frame of the truck was plugged. Which sucked my fuel tank down like a pancake.i also noticed that instead of the fuel cap breathing out itwassucking in, pulling all kinds of dust into the tank. I was never told about this filter when i purchased the vehicle brand new from the dealer. I have found no literature on this either. I bought the extended warranty on truck and it is not covered. What can i do?
While driving the vehicle there was intermittent non response when the accelerator pedal was depressed resulting in the opposite effect on a busy road. Once while entering a highway on ramp the vehicle stalled completely, after restarting there was intermittent non response when the accelerator was depressed on a busy highway. The problem is related to a corroded fuel pump relay located in the tipmunit under the hood of many model year dodge rams. This same issue has been the subject of recalls issued for other dodge products. This is a serious safety issue that dodge refuses to acknowledge leaving the burden of repair to the consumer.
The fuel tank straps and mounting bracket rusted out and disengaged from the tank . Front part of the tank hanging down . Very dangerous . Dodge does not have a recall for 2013 ram 1500. They need to address this asap like they did for previous year vehicles.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service electronic error message illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted minutes later. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the dome light flickered intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. In addition, the doors failed to unlock and lock. The contact had to use the key to function the doors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000....updated 12/06/16 the consumer stated the gauges were acting up again, but didn't lose power.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the driver's side door locks became unlock independently. The contact mentioned that the radio would also power on and off independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90 and the current mileage was 5,859.
This is an ongoing thing this happens every time i go somewhereevery time the doors locked my arm skin gets caught in the lock when it goes to lock position it is the part where you say your arm on top of the doorwhile your arm is on the door it pinches your skin when the lock is turned on.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service electronic error message illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted minutes later. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the dome light flickered intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. In addition, the doors failed to unlock and lock. The contact had to use the key to function the doors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000....updated 12/06/16 the consumer stated the gauges were acting up again, but didn't lose power.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the tailgate opened independently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v347000 (latches/locks/linkages) several weeks before the failure. The vehicle was taken to jeep chrysler dodge ram fiat of ontario (1202 auto center dr, ontario, ca 91761) where it was diagnosed that the latches were sticking due to dirt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the tailgate inadvertently opened. The failure recurred a second time while driving at a slow rate of speed. As a result, the items in the truck bed fell onto the roadway. The vehicle was taken to schlossmann dodge city chrysler jeep ram fiat (19100 w capitol dr., brookfield, wi 53045, (262) 790-9000), but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact scheduled another appointment with the dealer in an attempt to have the failure diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle, the tailgate would unlatch and fall down. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (milton ruben chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3508 washington rd, augusta, ga) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
After driving on snow and slushy roads i couldn't get the vehicle to shift into the reverse or park position. I couldn't even move the selector into those positions.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled over the contact's foot, crashed into a tree in a grocery store parking lot, and struck a concrete pillar. A bystander noticed that the gear shifter had shifted out of park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer stated that because the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, there would be no segregation. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 22,013.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact called the dealer (rick hendrick jeep chrysler dodge ram, 8333 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406, (843) 639-5475) several times regarding a recall repair for the brakes and power train. The dealer was unable to provide the part from the manufacturer within a reasonable time frame to receive a recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The vin and recall information were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
First problem. After locking truck the instrument panel lights and gauges continue to flash and gauges flicker. This goes on for about 10 mins or so. Dealer cant find problem.second problem is transmission. When coming to a stop and the truck has stopped moving you get a bump from transmission.once again dealer no help. Been going on for 2 yrs.
On 12/7/16,a desolate, straight, country road, i stopped my truck to investigate damage from a deer that had run into the driver's fender while i was driving about 25 mph.even though i placed the truck in park after my stop (to make it stationary), the ram started moving as i attempted to exit its cabin; and then it drove for about 300 feet at idle speed down the road, where it stopped in a shallow drainage ditch.meanwhile, the ram's "self-driving" mode had caused me to slip on the running board and to fall very hard to the ground (a distance of at least 22 inches).the results:pain, hand and knee cuts, extreme bruising and swelling of the entire left leg, and bruising and swelling of the lower right leg.these required some medical attention.fortunately, there were no blood clots, no broken bones, no dislocated limbs, nor run-over limbs!i was very lucky!!
Driving truck in town approx 35 - 40 mph. Can give exact detail / location. Vehicle transmission in "drive". Vehicle has center consul. As vehicle was climbing gradual hill, transmission automatically downshifted. Vehicle immediately went to full throttle uncontrollably. Engine rpm jumped to 6k - 7k. Vehicle speed still increasing. Stepped on gas pedal several times thinking it was stuck with no effect - rpm remained constant. Then put both feet on brake pedal - rpm remained constant. Then shifted transmission into neutral position. Check etc / red lightning bolt message now on in message center located between tach & speedometer. Rpm's now at a constant 4k with vehicle in neutral and coasting. No place to turn off without blocking traffic. Stopped at lighted intersection - vehicle still at 4k rpm. Shifted back into "drive", tires chirped and truck lunged forward still at 4k rpm. Parked vehicle in safe place adjacent to gas station and shut off - transmission still either in gear or neutral. Engine off - shifted into "park". Waited 3-4 minutes and attempted to restart vehicle. Engine icon, ect icon and red steering wheel with explanation point icon where all on. Vehicle cranked, but acted like no fuel / spark and would not start. Vehicle towed to dealership on flatbed. No word back from dealer yet. Mileage 5,443 - mostly highway. Note: no floor mats just factory rug and cruise control was not "on" or in use in any way. Only modifications to vehicle are the addition of a spray bed-liner and topper. I was born and raised around cars and have good mechanical ability including ground-up restorations of pre 1970 vehicles. This is a real and tangible example of a 2013 dodge ram 1500 4x4 bighorn with unintended acceleration. This is unacceptable for any vehicle, but especially for a new, $46,000 vehicle. I am lucky that i did not hurt anyone or end up dead.
On three separate occasions the vehicle's transmission suddenly began emitting a loud grinding type noise, it stopped pulling forward, and completely stalled in the roadway. After i parked along the side of the roadway and placed the gear shift in park, then back in drive, the vehicle slowly started to pull forward again emitting the loud grinding type noise. Fortunately, i wasn't traveling at a faster speed or on the freeway with heavy traffic when the malfunctions occurred. I could have been seriously injured in a collision because if appeared as though the transmission was going to fall out of the vehicle. I have carried the vehicle in the dealership for repair on each occasion to no avail.
As soon as i start the engine, a loud ticking noise is coming from the engine.after inspecting it, i have broken exhaust manifold bolt that causes exhaust to exit at the head.the exhaust escapes before it reaches the catalytic converter and the muffler thus causing the loud noise.this is a very common problem with the ram hemi engines.it is commonly known as the "hemi tick".although this has been a widely known issue, ram has not issued a recall.
A few weeks earlier i heard a horrible grinding noise from my transmission while driving at 30-35 mph.i took it into the dealer and they could not duplicate the problem and inspected my vehicle stating that there were no leaks, fluid was fine and transmission was in good shape.i then got my vehicle back after 18 business days in the shop and i heard the grinding again (950 miles later).i got under my truck to look and found that my hydraulic cooler lines were leaking and my transmission looked like it had 200,000 miles on it.this is very strange because i have no documented work on my transmission and it went 19793 miles with no leaks and randomly started to leak??
This is a new vehicle.four times i encountered the display of the message vehicle not in park while driving on the road.this is a very confusing and dangerous message since it appears to be related to a door not being fully closed.i reported it to the dealer on march 11th.the manager appeared to be aware of a problem with this message and said he will report it to an engineer when he visits the dealership.the reason for reporting this is i am not sure this problem will be corrected for my vehicle.
My 2013 dodge ram 1500 tradesman has 47338 miles on it and it went into what they refer to as limp mode while going down the highway at 65 mph the shop said it is a common problem with these trucks but there is no recall on itwhy. I am now 7months outof factory warranty even though the low miles there needs to be an investigation into this problem there are way too many complaints on line about this it's not safe driving at 65 or so and have it kick down to 4th gear mechanic can't believe i had this happen with so few of miles.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. Once the vehicle reached a certain speed, the vehicle jerked forward and accelerated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v459000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
"brake transmission shift interlock" i recently received my latest recall (this recall makes 4 in total since initial purchase of my 2013 ram 1500).this latest recall is t79, and the previous 3 were: t25; r36; r23 all recalls are due to safety related issues on my ram.this latest recall (t79) is the most concerning, because the vehicle can actually roll away while in the park position, without emergency brake engaged.i received recall t79 in early february 2018, and as of today 03/21/18, parts are still not available at my local fca dealership to fix this dangerous safety issue.for this reason my truck stays parked and only has approximately 14,800 miles, and my resale value has greatly been devalued.i do not feel safe behind the wheel of my truck and therefore i do not drive it.i feel i was mislead into believing i was buying a vehicle that was safe and fit to operate on the road, and this has not been the case.my truck is unsafe to operate due to this most recent recall t79, and i feel cheated out of a vehicle that i cannot even operate safely.i emailed fca, and explained to them that i felt i was mislead into purchasing an unsafe vehicle and would like a refund for the purchase price of the vehicle, because it is becoming more apparent to me that i was sold a lemon.there are over 1.5 million trucks out there with this t79 recall and parts, at least in my area, are currently not available, which poses an enormous risk and liability to continue to operate.4 safety recalls in less than 15,000 miles, and almost 1 for every year of ownership is completely unacceptable.thank you very much,-[xxx]phone [xxx]('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).')*j
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was on and in the park position, it independently reversed out of the driveway and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,184.
My 2013 ram has a constant vibration which starts at around 40mph and continues all the way up to 75+ mph. I've replaced all 4 tires 3 times. The last set are michelin. On all 3 sets of new tires i had them balanced a total of over 15 times. Had road force testing done on the newest set 5 times. I still feel the vibration. I bought the tires and had them road force balanced by a national tire chain. Then i took the truck to a local dodge dealer/service center. They road force balanced the tires twice and told me the problem wasn't the tires or rims. Then i took the truck back to the store where i bough the tires, they road force balanced them again and still i feel the vibration. The service managers at both locations said that they personally drove the truck for a road test and they both said they couldn't feel the vibration. Believe me, it really shakes. It's annoying and i'm sure it's not good for the truck overall. The truck has only 122,000 miles on it and has been vibrating for about 100,000 miles. I bought the truck new and purchased the unlimited warranty. Unlimited. This problem should be covered by the dodge warranty, so i don't understand why the dealer wouldn't get to the root of the problem. I really like the truck, but this vibration problem is making me very angry. Is there a recall that addresses this problem? if not, what should my next step be? thank you in advance for your consideration and help.
Exhaust manifold botls breaking. Dealer fixed once under warranty, now its back again. This is a continual problem. The problem is extremely common amoung the hemi trucks and needs to be addressed.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn to exit highway traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle resumed normally after being restarted. In addition, the headlights and panic alarm would activate independently.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was also test driven, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the approximate current mileage was 5,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it began to roll away. The key was not inside the ignition when the failure occurred. The vehicle collided into a light pole. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,780.
Two separate occasions,first incident put vehicle into park left running came back to vehicle and it had rolled forward into front of garage. Second incident parked turned vehicle off at top of driveway woke up next morning to find vehicle at bottom of the driveway.
Vehicle shifted out of park while trailer was attached on a hill.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While in park, the driver exited the vehicle. Moments later, the vehicle erroneously drove forward. The front passenger had to turn the ignition key in order to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (auburn chrysler jeep ram, 1901 grass valley highway, auburn, ca 95603) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
01/08/14. Upon start up it was stuck in 4th gear. Would not come out of 4th gear. It set an engine light. Dealer did a "flash update" on 01/09/14. Was fine until 02/11/14 and did it again,(would not come out of 4th gear). This time, shutting it off and restarting it (twice) reset it and it came out of 4th gear.
Check engine code po850 . Dealer states mechatronics valve body needs replacement $2,800. Contacted several dealers and professionals and found this is a common problem with this 8 speed transmission
Has occurred 3 times within 30 days.at low speeds between 15mph and 35mph, engine stops, gauges go dead and aprox 6 seconds later the transmission slams into park.1st time it happened i was lightly breaking & coasting for a stop light; 2nd time i was cruising about 35mph; and 3rd time i was accelerating from a dead stop across 4 lanes of traffic.the transmission going into park after the engine and electrical system went dead reminds me of when you turn the ignition off without first putting it into park - when this happens, a few seconds later, the transmission automatically shifts into the park position.i had at least 1/2 tank of gas each occurrence.i notified the dealership on 1/14/15, dealership says there are no recalls and that i would have to wait 2 weeks before they can check out the problem, which i consider serious.additional electrical info that may or may not be related: the infotainment system frequently malfunctions - the play list for songs duplicates in the listing, songs repeat two to three times, sd card selection stops working, sd card selection all of a sudden stops recognizing the sd card.the infotainment center has also completely restarted as if it was rebooting.
While going down hill at 30mph, stepped on brake and transmission downshifted and revved while foot was on brake causing a surge.this has occurred several times.additionally transmission shifts very roughly and sometimes while in reverse is actually in park.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. When the vehicle was turned off, the gear shift moved without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per manufacturer recall numbers: t79, t35, and r36 at east carolina chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3401 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, 888-848-5262), but they failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46. The vin was not available.
It has snowed hard enough here in virginia this year to leave snow on the roads.three times now since buying my 2013 ram 1500 with pentastar engine in december 2012 i have been unable to put the transmission into park and remove the key.the dealer says they cannot help me.it sounds ridicules to say that "when it snows i can?t drive my full size ram 1500 that should be fully capable in all weather conditions".as i understand it when driving in snow or slush snow is thrown at the transmission, this results in snow packing around the shift linkage.the result is very clear, you can?t put your truck in park and remove the key.if you don?t have the equipment or ability to crawl under your truck and melt the snow then the only other choice is to sit there with the engine running until the snow melts.unfortunately if you drive through mud, well mud does not melt.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the pinon nut loosened from the rear of the vehicle, which caused the rear of the vehicle to lock up. In addition, the driveshaft locked up and then fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to patterson chrysler dodge jeep ram (1611 us-259 bus, kilgore, tx 75662) where it was diagnosed that the rear end locked up on the vehicle and needed to be replaced. Also, the driveshaft and front and rear u-joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
2013 dodge ram.consumer writes in regards to vehicle rear differential failure.the consumer stated while driving, the left rear wheel locked up. The rear axle sheared off,and the brake caliper broke off, at that point the vehicle had no brakes. The wheel and tire were punctured by the caliper bracket, and went into an uncontrollable spin. The vehicle finally came to an abrupt stop against the freeway cement center divider.the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The consumer believed that some gears either in the rear differential or transfer case broke before the axle sheared off of the vehicle. According to the technician, the transfer case was noisy and locking up, the transmission was also noisy and not functioning properly. He also stated the rear differential was making a howling noise and had extensive vibration. The technician believed the damage to the vehicle was caused by some type of gear failure. The broken axle showed stress fractures/cracks due to possible metal fatigue. The dealer stated the damage to the vehicle was caused by the driver.
When backing up in reverse and shifting into drive the "d" light on the dash and shifter knob flashes on and off.when this happens pressing the accelerator revs the engine up as if in neutral and the vehicle continues to roll backwards.the first time it happened it caught me totally by surprise and because i was on a steep hill my truck rolled backwards into the moving truck waiting for me to pull out.once i rolled backwards into a garage before i could stop it.luckily for everybody concerned the garage door was open. Another time i rolled over a curb in a parking lot into a bush. Many times just pulling out of a parking spot has caused the problem.the transmission has been replaced as has the shifter knob. It has happened many times and continues to be a problem.the dealership has been helpful in trying to figure it out and has verified the problem exists.as they have been unable to fix it they have been relying on chrysler technical assist(star case).chrysler's last response was the brake should always be firmly pressed while shifting "this is a built in safety feature and normal vehicle operation"???.how can a 6000lb truck rolling backwards with the driver expecting it to go forwards be "normal vehicle operation"?i have gone from park to drive and the "d" light will flash.but when this happens the transmission "locks" and even though the the truck revs just like the other situation it doesn't move.it just stays put in the same place. Thisi would consider "normal vehicle operation".one day when this rolling situation happens there is going to be somebody behind me and someone is going to get seriously hurt.i cannot get chrysler to do anything about this.i have told them over and over about my safety concerns and about already running into another truck and all they can say is "we understand your concerns but your problem is normal".updated 03/01/16*ljupdated 11/01/2017
One day i was backing out of a parking space and when i turned the shift knob on my 8-speed auto transmission v-6 from "reverse" to "drive" the gear would not engage.when i applied my foot to the accelerator the rpm's increased as if i were in neutral.during this occurrence the "d" on the shift knob was blinking.after turning the knob back to park and then back to drive the transmission engaged and i was able to pull away and drive normally.on a different day about 2 weeks later i noticed that while in "drive" and traveling between 15mph and 30mph my transmission seemed to be in the wrong gear.i would apply the accelerator and the rpm's would increase upwards to 2500 - 3500rpms which should not be happening at such low speeds.my truck then began to shutter as it was trying to find the right gear.this truck is a 2013 with less than 1000 miles on it.i have read a similar post on this nhtsa website about this same vehicle.i have also read an article posted on motortrend.com that references a transmission recall for various 2013 chrysler vehicles' including the ram 1500 with 8-speed automatics and a six-cylinder engine. Strangely, when i look up recall notices for this vehicle there is no recall alert for this problem.
Truck starting to shake and not be able to accelerate, took it to get check out , replace lifters, cam shaft, getting codes of mis fire in cylinder six, then cylinder four. Then cylinder 6 reactivation control performance, then cylinder deactivation system bank 1, oil pressure out of range camshaft advance/ retard disabled. Spent. When driving going over pass or incline trucks starts to shake like its going to explode. Now it is starting to just die and turn off while driving or at a stop sign.
After driving on snow and slushy roads i couldn't get the vehicle to shift into the reverse or park position. I couldn't even move the selector into those positions.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway on a steep hill, the contact heard a pop noise. The vehicle shifted, rolled backwards, and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The bed of the vehicle was completely damaged. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The failure mileage was 87,000. The vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked on an incline in the driveway, it began to roll back. The rear driver side tire rotated while the vehicle was rolling back. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The technician stated that when the vehicle was in park, only one of the wheels would lock. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,500. Updated 03/16/16*lj
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While attempting to leave a restaurant, the shifter seized in fourth gear and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to federico chrysler dodge jeep ram (618-254-1000, located at 1875 e edwardsville rd, wood river, il 62095) where the shift solenoid was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 57,995.
Found a hole in my stock muffler.it appears that a spot weld broke or the muffler rusted through.as a result of the hole co will leak out under my vehicle bed then will eventually fill my cab up if the vehicle is running in the parked position.
During december 2016 and january 2017, a recurring safety issue occurred. While at a stop light twice, the truck surged without warning (while the driver's foot was on the brake) or while in motion, slipped into another gear on several occasions. Given the safety concern, on february 4, 2017 we took the truck to the mechanic who replaced the faulty part related to the gear shift knob issue.
I have a dodge ram 15000 crew cab laramie. Both tail lights are malfunctioning in the blinkers. When i turn the blinker on it blinks really fast and says the tail lights are bad and need to be replaced. The lights in the back are half out when this happens. It does not happen all the time. I did see there was a recall, but for my vin there is not. So it appears all 2013s seem to be affected. I also have a ticking noise in my engine when i start the vehicle. It lessens as the car warms up. I noticed there was a recall in 2012 for bad exhaust manifolds. I believe this is still occurring on these vehicles. I have not repaired either of the items on my truck because i believe it is just malfunctioning. I don't recall how long its been occurring but at least for over a year.
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to transmission shifts hard, tire balance issues, clock, ignition malfunction and other mechanic problems.the consumer stated the clock and ignition switch were repaired. The upper ball joints failed. The dealer offered to assist with repairs for the tires, but the consumer declined.the consumer requested to be reimbursed for repairs made,to be advised about warranties, and a replacement vehicle. Updated 10/10/2017
Dodge ram 1500 key fob will not start the vehicle.the fob is not reliable, as it has failed yearly since we owned the vehicle. We fear that failure to start poses a safety hazard, as the vehicle could not be removed from a dangerous situation if it stalls.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park and crashed into another vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not parked on an incline. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged, but still driveable. The contact called fresno chrysler dodge jeep ram at 866-275-2896 (located at 6162 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an inspector to investigate the failure. The contact was not provided a report of the investigation. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. *as'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).'
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. After the vehicle was shifted into park, the vehicle independently rolled over an incline and crashed into a tree. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The contact shifted into reverse, then back into drive and the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred within 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 5,300.
I exited my truck in driveway got out looked it and it rolled back at least two feet almost ran over my foot it's done it more than once now it was in park and was out of vehicle very unsafe
I purchased a new 2013 ram 1500 in november of 2013.after approximately 2,500 miles i started experiencing a strong (propane / petroleum type of smell) odor coming through the vents and outside the front of the truck.this has caused me (and my family) to experience headaches and nausea after driving / riding in the vehicle.my dealership contacted star for a solution, but star did not respond.finally the dealership instructed me to bring it in to investigate further.the dealership flushed the coolant system numerous times and informed me that they had never seen / smelled anything like that before, and that two of their technicians acquired headaches from the smell.the dealership informed me that the smell was definitely coming from the cooling system, but didn't not what it was or what was causing it.unfortunately it doesn't appear that the coolant flush resolved the issue as it still smells.subsequently, i contacted ram customer support and explained the problem to them.they contacted the dealership to confirm and provided me with a case number.they informed me that someone would contact me within a couple of days.my main concern is related to the toxicity of this smell.what is causing it and are the vapors harmful?if this smell is causing headaches and nausea, what type of short or potentially long-term health effects does this present?meanwhile, i?m still driving the truck because i have nothing else to drive.my secondary concern is related to the disposition of the truck.can ram fix it satisfactorily and when will it be resolved.again, i?m still driving the truck.
Vehicle was parked on a slight incline and in park. Parking brake not engaged. Unloading groceries with rt rear door open. The truck rolled backwards about 1.5 feet then stopped.this truck has the column shifter. Noticed complaints concerning rotary shifter. However, it rolled on its own while the shifter was in park position. Temperature was around 25 degrees and clear. Left tires were on dry pavement. Right tires on snow. Truck did not slide as it left very noticeable tire tracks..first time we have experienced this issue.now we are very leary of the truck rolling unattended...thanks
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. When the vehicle was shifted into park, it rolled away independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
I was driving down the road on 222 near lancaster pennsylvania when without any warning lights or noise or any form of warning my rear differential locked up while i was driving. It snapped my drivshaft off the flange that attaches it to the differential.
My truck rolled down a hill while in park through my garage and was stopped my rolling into my tractor. My truck was less than a year old and almost totaled. Plus i was hurt trying to jump into the truck to get to the brakes as it was rolling
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the transmission failed to shift and the anti-skid warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred three miles after leaving the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Vehicle has severe vibration that started at approximately 22,000 miles.vibration has gotten so bad that at speeds in excess of 65 mph if you hit a bump in the road the vehicle will switch lanes on it's on and you must slam on the brakes to regain control.i took vehicle to dealership and was told that the drive shaft was warped and not covered under warranty as it appears something had impacted it.i took the vehicle to another shop where they inspected the drive shaft and stated it may be warped but it has not had an impact of any type.i tried to resolve this issue with chrysler motor company and they stated that my vehicle is no longer under warranty when i have only had i purchased it new 30 months ago and it only had 25,600 miles on it when i took it in under my 36 month, 36,000 mile warranty.they are more than happy to fix it for a huge fee, but not under warranty.i am to the point to where i am going to trade the vehicle in, do to the safety concerns and i will never purchase another chryslerproduct, nor endorse the purchase of one.customer service and satisfaction is not their goal and they could care less if their product was to kill or seriously injure someone.
Vehicle was in park running for about twenty minutes when all of a sudden the rotary shifter shifted into gear (no one in vehicle), accelerated and went forward crashing into the house.
I was a passanger in the truck driving downthe road and we turned right .. The truck slippedout of gear .. I heard the truck rev up cause the driver had his foot on the gas as nothing had happened .. Both his hands were on thesteering wheel so at no time did he turn thedial shifting gears .. The transmission did thatmysteriously on its own .. When it did happen i looked at the shifter indicator light and itsaid it was in park .: we were doing about 15miles a hour so no way was it in park !at thatpoint the driver tuned the dial shifter back to drive and it went back into gear .. This truckhas only 16,000 miles on it .. It'd still brandnew .. The driver told me it's happened before and he worried he will be on the highway doing 55 mph when it does causing a accident .this is probably some sort of computer problem since these new trucks have transmissiions that are run by computer and not the manualshifter cable like the old days .. Of course thedealer denied anything has haopend and blamed the driver .. As in most car manufacturerrecalls,,, it takes several people to die from accidents before they admit there is a problem .this dodge ram truck slipping out of gear isa problem as you can look it up on the internetand see all the people that have had it happen.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. After the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer's recall for the air bags, there was an abnormal noise coming from the area of the dashboard near the air bags. The failure occurred while the vehicle on or off. The contacted also indicated that while the gear was in drive, the gear randomly switched over to neutral without warning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
I pulled into the driveway behind 2 parked cars. I stopped and put my truck in park and when i took my foot off the brake the truck revved up and went forward, i stepped on the brake to stop the truck, but the brakes failed to stop the truck from running into the 2 cars. As i kept pressing the brake the truck's engine was revving and the tires were burning rubber, i kept pressing the brake and the truck would not stop it was out of control. The truck rammed into both cars pushing one of them into the side of the neighbor's yard. All this happened while the truck was in park. I pulled back to reverse so i could get off the car and when i took my foot off the brake the truck continued revving this time going in reverse, again i kept pressing the brake, but the truck would not stop it was out of control. It went in a half circle going into the neighbor's front yard knocking down a 6 inch wall, some bushes and running into a tree. The truck stopped and turned off by itself after hitting the wall, the bushes and the tree. This incident caused a lot of damage and totaling one of the cars. I don't know what caused the truck to go forward while in park, the brakes not to work and the engine revving up. I believe the parts affected are the brakes, the power train and speed control.
My truck failed the state inspection because 2 exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side had broken off and were inside the cylinder head with no way to get them out. I had the truck towed to a mechanic upon discovering how deep they had broken off with no success at removing the first one and the mechanic was also unable to remove them. They have now been drilled out by the mechanic which created a coolant leak out of one of the bolt holes and it looks like i'll need a new cylinder head. I've read it's a common issue and now i'm expecting the drivers side to do the same any time if they aren't broken already.
I had problems prior to april 2014 but i am just using a time frame when chrysler got involved. In 2013 and 2014 my dodge ram would have the cluster panel come on with air bag service needed first and then the remaining lights would come on to include engine light while simultaneously the windshield wipers would come on. When i took it in to the dealer they tried to repair the problem to include resetting the computer.over time i would lose my power steering and power brakes. Fortunately i was going into a parking area when i lost the power brakes otherwise i'm sure i would have crashed since i did not expect the change. As of late the truck will not start or the radio won't go off. Chrysler has really done nothing to resolve this problem and maybe i will need to crash first before something is done or run over someone when i lose my brakes. This is a problem since i purchased the truck. The truck is dangerous to drive since i never know when the electronics will quit on me. Over the last 10 days the truck wouldn't start at all two (2) times and all the lights and windshield wipers have come on at least three (3) times. I have not lost my brakes lately, but that is just a matter of time. I want to make this public because i know i will be held responsible if something happens, and it will. I have never had a vehicle do this and i'm just afraid someone will be killed if i should lose my brakes and steering while on the highway. Chrysler can be proactive or reactive. I think that i have been paying for a truck that will ultimately kill someone. I've tried to contact nhtsa by phone but the only thing there is that you leave a message and hope they will call back. Since the problems iterated above seem to have increased it's probably time to park the truck.
This was the third time in the two weeks i owned this ram 1500 truck after purchasing it new that i have experience a failure of the torqueflite 8 spd transmission and/or electronic rotary shifter.a week earlier i reported to ram and to nhtsa a repeated failure of this truck on a boat ramp to engage in park even with the engine off as the truck was "slow rolling" down the ramp.this time i was able to document the failure by video on my cell phone.this incident occurred while traveling at about 30 mph on a side street in 2 wheel drive.i slowed the truck to a routine stop at a stop sign coming to a complete stop.when i then tried to pull onto the intersecting highway, the engine rpms increased as expected when i touched the accelerator pedal, but the truck would not move, acting as if it was in neutral, even though i had not touched the rotary shifter on the dash nor any of the 2wd/4wd option buttons.there was not any perceptible sound or feel indicating that the transmission had "popped" out of gear.i then noticed that the "d" light on the shifter was oddly flashing on/off while the 2wd light was illuminated solid as expected.i tried the accelerator pedal two more times with no change.after whipping out my cell phone to video this failure i was able to reset the drive engagement by moving the shifter to park for 2 or 3 seconds and then back to "d".the truck then responded normally and i was able to drive away.
The truck shifted it self into gear while running it was in park i got out and walked away once i was 50' away i heard the truck shift and turned just in time to see it start rolling away. Once i recovered my truck from the bottom of the hill i though maybe i left it in gear and got out unlikely i have owned the truck for three years. I attempted to see if it would repeat i could not get it to sit on my driveway in gear with out rolling away immediately while in gear. My drive way is steep and this did considerable damage to the truck and property. The truck shifted itself in to gear once before when i first purchased the truck but at the time i wrote it off to my confusion with the dial shifter and the truck only went a few feet into a curb block. Now that this has happened i reconsidered. I will not be letting my truck run any more without me behind the wheel.
Ever since i have had the truck it has jerked when coming to a stop. Sometimes one to three jerks, if i was not braking it would still be engaged and move foreword. Not sure if this is the recall about the transmission. Took it to the local dealer three times. First they said it needed to be reprogrammed. Second they said everything was ok, they said the service manager test drove it and it was fine. Third time they wouldn't take it, told me the it was "normal" for a dodge truck! service person told me she had a dodge and it does the same. Explained to her i have driven several one-ton dodge trucks and none of them had a similar problem. Fear that it will jump foreword at a stop and hit something and that when it finally does go out, i will be charged with replacing everything involved. Could not locate work orders but have them. Wrote you several months ago with no response, not this form.
Truck started tapping 4-5 weeks ago. I was advised that it was probably an exhaust manifold leak... To get it fixed at inspection. 5 days ago, truck started skipping and the cil came on. Error code po302. Mechanic diagnosed as cam lobe failure. The truck has 113,500 miles on it all highway. Synthetic oil; plus fuel. Based on my research... This is a problem that seems to be prevalent. Chrysler should cover this repair. $3500 repair cost for a truck less than 5 years old. Unfair to say the least.
On a steep grade (boat ramp with an empty 700 lb trailer in tow) while backing in 2 wheel drive with the vehicle front facing up hill i placed the torqueflite 8 speed electronic dial transmission on my 4x4 truck into park, set the parking brake, turned off the ignition, let my foot off the brake, and the truck started slow rolling (creeping) down the steep grade.i then started the truck and pulled up the grade 2 feet and performed the same operation again with the same results.i then switched from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel lock, put the dial to park, set the parking brake, turned off the ignition and after about 45 seconds the truck once again starting slow rolling down the hill and would have rolled into the river had i not jumped in and hit the foot brake.the last time it was rolling i could see both the front and rear wheels rolling and not sliding.it appears that the transmission never actually shifted to the park position even though the dial and dash light indicated that the transmission was in park.
I rear ended a semi that was parked on the side of the road.i was going approximately 51 miles per hour.no airbag's deployed, but the front of my vehicle was destroyed.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the rpm's increased to 1100 as there was a vibration in the transmission. The failure continuously occurred over a period of eight months however, the dealer was not able to diagnose the failure each time the vehicle was taken for diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
While driving down the road both driver and passenger front and rear side curtain airbags deployed along with the seat air bags and seat belts locked
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts) and 15v459000 (air bags); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I received a safety recall letter in the mail on july 03,2017. The dealership where i purchased the vehicle refused to make the necessary repairs. The dealership is located at 2173 south woodlandboulevarddeland , florida32720. Phone number(386)736-3000. Refer to t25/nhtsa 17v-302 .
I purchased this truck and had issues and would like to be in the takata recall list.brought in to dealership 2 weeks after purchase and was told i have to pay for repairs they do not cover these areas very upset. Please help me... Thank you it happens when i start my vehicle and when moving...
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 and 15v459000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2013 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to recall notices occupant restraints control, airbag deployment system and fuel leak/fire and requests dealership to pick up vehicle to complete recalls..
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While stopped, the preceding vehicle reversed into the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the seat belt did not restrain and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v459000 (air bags), and 15v461000 (equipment). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The passenger occupancy sensor does not work properly which disables the airbag even if somebody is riding and the passenger side because the vehicle thinks nobody is there this could potentially be fatal for the passenger during a crash i found this out when a passenger unbuckled the seat belt (this happens while driving or stationary) the chime/ light did not come on after further inspection i found that the in the seat pad sensor must be faulty i've reached out to ram they have no intentions of repairing the faulty safety equipment.
I was stopped by a train and people in front of me were turning around. I was backed into hard and i hit the windshield and steering wheel. My seatbelt didn't restrain me and the airbags did not deploy. I am hurt from it . Chrysler wanted to see it but i was advised not to let them see it first. The radiator was moved back the bumper is crushed. This truck has had issues since i got it.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts) however, the dealer stated that the part needed to perform the repair would not be available until april of 2016. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn at low speeds, the steering wheel failed to re-align to drive straight. The contact veered off the road and crashed into the rear of another vehicle causing the front driver tire, lower ball joint separated from the steering knuckle, inner tie rod end, shock assembly and lower control arm to detach. The vehicle was restarted and the steering resumed to normal but due to the front driver side damage, it needed to be towed. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed on several occasions while driving at low speeds. The air bag failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain him. As a result, the contact hit his face and wrist against the steering wheel and windshield glass. The contact mentioned he would be going to the hospital for his injuries. The other driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The dealer nor manufacturer were informed of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
My seat belt on the driver side will not fasten. It won't go all the way in even if i press the release button it does not click to locked it just comes right out.
I was rear ended at a dead stop. Upon impact my seat(drivers) slid all the way back causing me to not keep my foot on or reach the break causing me to roll forward and hit the person in front of me.
The passenger occupancy sensor does not work properly which disables the airbag even if somebody is riding and the passenger side because the vehicle thinks nobody is there this could potentially be fatal for the passenger during a crash i found this out when a passenger unbuckled the seat belt (this happens while driving or stationary) the chime/ light did not come on after further inspection i found that the in the seat pad sensor must be faulty i've reached out to ram they have no intentions of repairing the faulty safety equipment.
While driving down the road both driver and passenger front and rear side curtain airbags deployed along with the seat air bags and seat belts locked
When passeat is decline the airbag warning light come on,have airbag service.
The headrest angles so far forward in the front seats that it causes neck pain.
While approaching an intersection the traffic light turned yellow. It required medium braking effort. When i applied the brakes the drivers power seat activated itself and mover ~ 2 inches forward which in turn ended up applying far more pressure on the brake pedal than was intended. Could have caused a vehicle behind me to hit my truck. Luckily there was no vehicle behind me at the time. I immediately check the placement of the seat belt to see if it could have activated the power seat switch. The seat belt was not near the power seat switch.
Purchase truck from a1 imports and dealer said that he done safety and he will provide new tag with spare wheel. When i received truck and next day when i checked spare wheel, it is way bigger spare wheel then regular 4 wheel. I drove 300 mile and brake pad from front passenger totally gone and damage front passenger rotor to. When i did complain about it to dealer, he didn't say anythings to change and i went there with new rotor and brake pad so he just replace it. I purchased this truck on dec-2-2020 and i got temp tag until jan-2-2021 and he told me that i will get my one year tag in mail within time but till today is 6-jan-2021 and still i am waiting for my tag. I have been talking with dealer since jan-2 from every day and he is making excuse that he will get tomorrow but his tomorrow will never come yet. And i am not able to use my truck since 4 days. I have all text msgs regarding this and he is not responding as dealer responsibility. I think this is not a good practice as a dealer who is selling cars in greenvillearea in nc. As he give me truck with tire condition and brake condition which is consider as main safety issue and he has authorized safety inspection license for his shop. This is not good for other people. I am upload my spare wheel pic which i have it that i am going to upload
Driving assistance features were rendered unavailable during a software update which i believe contributed to a collision. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when control was lost resulting in a crash.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact called the dealer (rick hendrick jeep chrysler dodge ram, 8333 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406, (843) 639-5475) several times regarding a recall repair for the brakes and power train. The dealer was unable to provide the part from the manufacturer within a reasonable time frame to receive a recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The vin and recall information were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My vehicle has been giving trouble for the past 3 months, with the electrical panel going off while driving on streets and highways, not being able to control speed or brakes, windshield wipers coming on randomly, signals not working, false alarms for washer fluid, radio and bluetooth shutting down and car shutting down and not starting altogether. I've taken it to 3 different shops and mechanics, who all had a hard time diagnosing and fixing the problems. I've had to spent a lot of money on tow trucks and repairs, and am not convinced the issues are adequately repaired. I also firmly believe this is and should be a recall issue. The previous section would not let me choose all the issues but i've had problems with air bag, brakes, elec. Stability control, electrical, engine, fuel/propulsion system, lighting, power train, speed control, steering, suspension, visibility/wiper and wheels.
Based upon the recall dodge has not had the part to repair it. I have called on 3 separate occasions to get the part ordered prior to making an appointment and they refuse to do so.they have stated they do not have the part on hand. The brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) locking pin may become stuck in the open position. A btsi locking pin stuck in the open position may allow the transmission to be shifted out of park and to or from any gear position without depression of the brake pedal and/or without the key in the ignition, if a key is applicable.
Tl - the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, he attempted to engaged the brakes but the calipers locked causing the vehicle to go into on coming traffic. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician diagnosed that the calipers, rotors, brake pads were replaced. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,260 and the current mileage was 19,790. Pm
I checked online and it states there is a remedy to get my truck fixed, however i just got off the phone and have to wait to get another recall letter. If it states online there is a remedy why do i have to wait to get another letter ? i guess if my vehicle rolls away, it is okay with mopar.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and an unusual noise sounded. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed that the rotors needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain which rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
The computer screen will not light so you cant use any of your controls had to replace brakes shocks and struts and calipers sun roof wont open back window wont open the engine light is on saying low oil pressure but the gage on the truck shows it right in the middle cant use the radio or the phone or control the air or the heat because that's all on the screen that wont light up the back up camera wont work i checked for recalls on the vin number it said there was none the exhaust manifold ticks super loud when you first start it then the noise goes away after the truck warms up i have put new tires on it twice i have the oil changed every time that its due with expensive royal purple had to put a new battery in it the truck might look nice but i would never purchase another one !!!!!!!!!!! it has been the worst vehicle i have ever purchased and i am very disappointed with the truck and the experience !!!!!!!!!0
Purchase my ram 1500 with the 5.7 in late 2014. I have put approx 78k miles on my truck and notices a clicking /knocking noise and loss of oil pressure intermittently. After have my mechanic look it over, the motor is having cam and lifter problems. This seems to be a common issue online . In fact, i now noticed several other ram trucks driving byme in parking lots, or at stop lights that have a faint version of what i am experiencing.i started noticing this i little upon startup only and then it became so bad out of the blue that my truck started running bad as it got loud enough to hear from in the cab.now its sees i will be out a bunch of money to replace the engine
The safety brake isn't always holding.also the light which says the brake is on won't go off until you keep playing with parking release over and over.there is a recall, but they said my vin is not on the recall list even though it is the same year and model.
I pulled into the driveway behind 2 parked cars. I stopped and put my truck in park and when i took my foot off the brake the truck revved up and went forward, i stepped on the brake to stop the truck, but the brakes failed to stop the truck from running into the 2 cars. As i kept pressing the brake the truck's engine was revving and the tires were burning rubber, i kept pressing the brake and the truck would not stop it was out of control. The truck rammed into both cars pushing one of them into the side of the neighbor's yard. All this happened while the truck was in park. I pulled back to reverse so i could get off the car and when i took my foot off the brake the truck continued revving this time going in reverse, again i kept pressing the brake, but the truck would not stop it was out of control. It went in a half circle going into the neighbor's front yard knocking down a 6 inch wall, some bushes and running into a tree. The truck stopped and turned off by itself after hitting the wall, the bushes and the tree. This incident caused a lot of damage and totaling one of the cars. I don't know what caused the truck to go forward while in park, the brakes not to work and the engine revving up. I believe the parts affected are the brakes, the power train and speed control.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the brakes failed to release and the cylinder was not releasing the brake fluid. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the rear brake pads were overheating and produced a very strong burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician released a little bit of the fluid. Afterwards, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The contact called huntington beach chrysler dodge jeep ram (16701 beach blvd, huntington, ca 92647, (714) 841-3999) and scheduled an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,026.
Error showed up in the truck. "service abs system" and "service towing brake". Looked into this and it seems to be a really common issue.the error occured by simply driving on the interstate and not towing or hauling anything. Also, one error for "4x4 temporarily unavailable".
The passenger front headlight keeps burning out its happened 3 times while i was driving. The dash screen keeps saying services tire pressure system these things have been happening for about 4 months . The vehicle was in motion on a highway at night.
When driving down the road my truck slows it's self down and then my breaks lock up. If the breaks are bled it can move but will do it all over again. The abs light,traction control light and brake light are on. A decoder only bring up a code saying abs. If the truck sits for a few days the breaks have to be bled off before it can be started as it's a push button start.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the service electronic braking system light illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 34.
"brake transmission shift interlock" i recently received my latest recall (this recall makes 4 in total since initial purchase of my 2013 ram 1500).this latest recall is t79, and the previous 3 were: t25; r36; r23 all recalls are due to safety related issues on my ram.this latest recall (t79) is the most concerning, because the vehicle can actually roll away while in the park position, without emergency brake engaged.i received recall t79 in early february 2018, and as of today 03/21/18, parts are still not available at my local fca dealership to fix this dangerous safety issue.for this reason my truck stays parked and only has approximately 14,800 miles, and my resale value has greatly been devalued.i do not feel safe behind the wheel of my truck and therefore i do not drive it.i feel i was mislead into believing i was buying a vehicle that was safe and fit to operate on the road, and this has not been the case.my truck is unsafe to operate due to this most recent recall t79, and i feel cheated out of a vehicle that i cannot even operate safely.i emailed fca, and explained to them that i felt i was mislead into purchasing an unsafe vehicle and would like a refund for the purchase price of the vehicle, because it is becoming more apparent to me that i was sold a lemon.there are over 1.5 million trucks out there with this t79 recall and parts, at least in my area, are currently not available, which poses an enormous risk and liability to continue to operate.4 safety recalls in less than 15,000 miles, and almost 1 for every year of ownership is completely unacceptable.thank you very much,-[xxx]phone [xxx]('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).')*j
Engine died at freeway speeds , ,taken to dealership 3 times, finally got it back , while drivingonmy way home it died again , could not stop until i hit cement culvert for water run off, damaging front bumper, had it towed to dealership where it sits now.the engine keeps shutting down without warning while driving on california freeways, big safety issue.
Had to start braking quickly and the shaking what the dealer now tells me is from warped rotors created a very unsafe feeling and has to affect the braking performance. I believe that no vehicle with now 27000 miles on it should have warped rotors. Seems pretty obvious they are either defective or the cheapest quality rotor they could purchase.this vehicle iis designed for towing, and hauling a variety of iitems. Also around the same time i started noticing at times a clunking noise from the front end. The dealer informed me that it was a strut bearing gone bad. They did replace that part under warranty. Once again this made the vehicle steering feel unsafe. I have contacted ram directly and so far they have offered zero assistance in dealing with the brake rotor iissue. Once again it appears that ram obviously is not concerned with the consumers safety. Whether it is defective or cheaply made parts, they should be more concerned and responsive to customer complaints. I am not willing to pay to replace rotors and pafs with only 27000 miles on iit. How many other ram trucks are out there with the same issue that they are not addressing. Braking and steering are 2 top components of the vehicles safety and they should not be able to skirt the issues and put peoples lives at risk.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 57 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and would not release. The contact applied both feet in an attempt to depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would not stop accelerating and there was a complete loss of brake functionality. The contact managed to pull off the road and placed the vehicle in the park position. The contact smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke rising from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to bill marsh chrysler dodge and jeep (408 west miles road, kalkaska, michigan 49646, 231-258-9192) to be diagnosed, but there were no warning indicators illuminated or diagnostic trouble codes present. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. Updated 10/9/18
I had problems prior to april 2014 but i am just using a time frame when chrysler got involved. In 2013 and 2014 my dodge ram would have the cluster panel come on with air bag service needed first and then the remaining lights would come on to include engine light while simultaneously the windshield wipers would come on. When i took it in to the dealer they tried to repair the problem to include resetting the computer.over time i would lose my power steering and power brakes. Fortunately i was going into a parking area when i lost the power brakes otherwise i'm sure i would have crashed since i did not expect the change. As of late the truck will not start or the radio won't go off. Chrysler has really done nothing to resolve this problem and maybe i will need to crash first before something is done or run over someone when i lose my brakes. This is a problem since i purchased the truck. The truck is dangerous to drive since i never know when the electronics will quit on me. Over the last 10 days the truck wouldn't start at all two (2) times and all the lights and windshield wipers have come on at least three (3) times. I have not lost my brakes lately, but that is just a matter of time. I want to make this public because i know i will be held responsible if something happens, and it will. I have never had a vehicle do this and i'm just afraid someone will be killed if i should lose my brakes and steering while on the highway. Chrysler can be proactive or reactive. I think that i have been paying for a truck that will ultimately kill someone. I've tried to contact nhtsa by phone but the only thing there is that you leave a message and hope they will call back. Since the problems iterated above seem to have increased it's probably time to park the truck.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine, abs, and esc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and cruise control seized and the vehicle lost acceleration. The dealer diagnosed the abs module failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
For the past several months i've noticed either drive train surging or brake failure at low speeds while parking - the truck seems to lurch forward unexpectedly.i thought it might have happened while pressing the brake pedal over a few seconds or possible shift issues while parking but i haven't been able to purposely duplicate it.tonight while driving about 35 mph i slowed behind a vehicle making a turn when the brake pedal went to the floor with no braking.i backed off the brake pedal and reapplied pressure (maybe rapidly a few times - not sure) resulting in some braking and some squealing that sounded like tires skidding although the slowing was gradual and not abrupt.i made theturn behind the other vehicle and drove about another 1/4 mile home with no other problems and normal brake action.i've noticed that over the past few months there's a vibration when braking which may be related.the truck has about 85,000 miles on it, oem brakes and no problems noted during vehicle inspection at 80k service.the brake fluid reservoir is full.most of my driving is highway commuting with relatively little braking.
Driving vehicle when digital instrument cluster went black and engine stopped total loss of braking and steering assist. Loss of control of vehicle which rolled to stop. No collision or damage to vehicle. Vehicle restarts and driveable nodigital information displayed. Dealer says digital instrument cluster failure. Concern definite safety riskif happened in traffic or when turning or stopping.did the failure of the digital instrument cluster kill the engine or did something else kill the engine and the cluster. If the vehicle is driveable is it safe to drive or can expect repeat of same incident?
I was sitting in my truck in front of a convenience store for 20-30 minutes with the engine running while i caught up my texts and calls. When i got ready to leave i put my foot on the brake and put the vehicle in reverse. I glanced my mirrors and looked over my right shoulder and started to ease my foot off of the brake as i've done many times in the past. The next thing i know, i'm moving forward as if i had stomped on the accelerator and i crashed through the framing and glass of the store front. As i was penetrating the structure of the store i tried to put the vehicle into park and i was pushing on the brakes. Then the truck reverses and i realize i'm headed towards the gas pump and possibly other customers. All this time i was pushing on the brake and i would let off and hold them again. The engine was revving at what sounded to be the maximum then it would drop for just a bit and rev again. When i was headed for the gas pumps after leaving the building i pulled the vehicle shifter down to drive because it wouldn't go into park and i was in such a state of panic i hadn't thought to turn off the ignition. I was holding on for dear life to the steering wheel and letting go of it just didn't occur to me. After putting the vehicle into drive and running into the building for the second time, the engine dropped back to an idle and i put it into reverse and slowly backed out of the damaged storefront, put the truck into park and shut it off.i thought about it after it was over and even if i had inadvertently placed the truck into drive, letting my foot off of the gas pedal would have allowed the truck to merely bump into the concrete stopping block stopping it, it felt like the truck had a mind of its own.
Front calipers randomly started leaking fluid.
The 2013 dodge ram was the first year to use electronic power steering. The chip/module that controls this process is located in the steering rack. The module had an "internal failure". I was very lucky this did not happen while the vehicle was in operation. There would have been no way for me to safely get a vehicle this large parked safely without any power steering. I researched the issue online i found multiple blogs of people reporting the same failure (some who were driving at the time). Since this is not a part that should be subject to wear and tear, it seems defective and should be recalled before any lives (or more lives) are lost.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel while driving. The contact use excessive force on the steering wheel to keep the vehicle under control. The vehicle was taken to tate dodge chrysler, jeep ram (7139 ritchie highway glen burnie, md 21061 phone (410) 766-2560). The dealer performed diagnostic test that located failure code: c221700 (the electronic power steering module internal failure). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v812000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000. *dt*dt*ln
There is a loud "click" noise inside of the front drivers side wheel.it occurs when the vehicle has the wheel completely turned to one direction which makes me believe it's steering or something inside the suspension.it was told to me at the dealership that it was a ball joint, which was replaced and it still happened again.
Power steering went out instantly while stopped preparing to enter a car wash. Made it through the car wash, turned the engine off, then back on, wow! power steering started working perfectly again. After a mile or so power steering went out again. It appears to be some sort of electrical problem with the electronic steering assist. After researching i discovered this seems to be an ongoing problem with dodge ram trucks as far back as 2012.
My electronic power steering control module rack and pinion is non functioning, should be under some sort of a safety recall!went out while driving on a city street.
I was driving my 2013 ram 1500 truck when the eps ( electronic power steering) would not allow me to turn left or right it wanted to stay straight while a service power steering popped up on the dash computer
12-5-21 driving to and from store. Power steering warning light activated and loss power steering. Put the vehicle. Into reverse when realized no steering. I thought mt steering wheel was locked. Dealer has it at this time. No work being done. I feel this is related to the recalls in the past and recent recalls.help me please.
While backing into my parking space at work my 2013 ram 1500 express lost power steering. The service power steering light came on and i lost the ability to steer. The electric motor could be heard trying to turn the rack and pinion but the tires where extremely difficult to turn. This happened at 60,000 miles within 2 weeks of sending my vehicle in to the dealership to fix recalls i had.
On the incident date i experienced my vehicle drifting to the right in steering. I checked my tire pressure which checked out. I then had my alignment check which was fine. I will soon rotate tire along with an oil changed. But i just seen this recall about the 1500 series. Even though my year isn't listed. I am worried and curious as to if the problem is related with similar malfunctioning parts.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was later taken to bill bryan chrysler dodge jeep ram (3401 us-441, fruitland park, fl 34731, (352)702-9103) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to any recalls. The contact was provided an estimate of $3,000 to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,990.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the contact was driving and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact parked in a nearby parking lot and the power steering warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,969.
Was navigation through a parking lot when the electric power steering failed resulting in almost zero ability to turn the truck. Thankfully i was going slow and able to stop immediately. Shut the truck off and restarted, eps was functioning normal. Was able to make it home. Next time starting truck, eps is non funtional. It is literally almost impossible to steer this truck. It does not revert to manual steering. I currently multiple manual steering vehicles and the ram is infinitely harder to steer even while in motion. I purchased the vehicle new and it currently only has roughly 23k miles on it. Has hardly ever even been rained on. Ram has active recalls for eps issues for later models but refuses to address earlier models.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the steering turned towards the right. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Turned the ignition on and the "service power steering " lightcame on and when i started the truck there was no power steering. The truck has 49985 miles and now i believe i must pay for the repairs.i was going to buy another dodge but this has changed my mind my next truck will be a chevy 2500 for sure.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the speedometer went to zero, the vehicle stalled, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
I was turningin to traffic and the steering quit working making it difficult to drive. I looked on the computer and found that other people have had the same problem, one recommended turn the vehicle off and restart it, i tried that and it work. I feel like this issue should be a recall because it could potentially cause an accident and or serious injuries or death to a driver or other people. In the 47 years i've been driving i have never experienced anything like this.
Steering wheel stopped working went round and round while driving. Truck has 31000 miles but out of warranty because of years. I could not steer but was fortunately barely moving in parking lot. Dodge refused to acknowledge issue of pay for repairs.
While entering the interstate on 2/22/2020 my truck lost the ability to steer. A warning light on the dash illuminated stating "service power steering" my truck is equipped with electronic power steering (eps). I was able to manhandle the truck to the side of the road but nearly going into the ditch. After looking under the hood to see if anything is wrong and finding nothing i made my way back home slowly with my flashers on. My truck has been parked in the garage ever since and the power steering has not returned. All fuses have been checked and appear good. I just turned 41,000 miles on it. I have read many articles about this being a huge problem for many other ram owners with the same year models as mine and also newer model years. This is exactly the same issue as the s19 recall for 2015-2016 dodge rams filed 07/2016. If my wife or son had been driving the vehicle at the time of this incident, this could have resulted differently, possible accident, injury or even worse, death, to them or someone else.
15sep15, i dropped off my truck at fremont motors of casper wy this morning just after 0730 to get three recalls fixed.i called the dealership at 1224 to get a status update and talked to kayle who told me that the person in charge of my work order was on a test drive with a customer and took my information for that person to call me back when he gets back from the test drive and was not able to get any information on my vehicle for me.at 1231 i received a call back from the guy handling my recall and said that my truck was done and in the wash bay and he would call me back when he had the paperwork finished and to set up someone to come to pick me up.called fremont at 1310 to schedule pick up for my truck and was told that the driver was out and the dispatcher would get a hold of him to come pick me up.got a call from fremont saying the repairs were finished and ready and i would be picked up.i asked if there were any charges and there are not however recall #r36 was unable to be conducted because parts are not available, even though on the mopar site it says parts are available.i did get a call from the driver and was picked up and got my truck back.the people were nice and they washed the outside of my truck.still have to complete recall r36.also took my truck in to have a flat tire fixed and they could not fix it even though the puncture was in the tread.they admitted to having a ?new? guy and tried several times to fix the problem, although the plug seemed only to be replaced once, and the tires were new as the truck was only just over a year old.
Steering sticks when making slight right turn at speeds below 45 mph.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 70 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the electronic power steering failed and needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 146,000.*dt
The contact owned a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn at low speeds, the steering wheel failed to re-align to drive straight. The contact veered off the road and crashed into the rear of another vehicle causing the front driver tire, lower ball joint separated from the steering knuckle, inner tie rod end, shock assembly and lower control arm to detach. The vehicle was restarted and the steering resumed to normal but due to the front driver side damage, it needed to be towed. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed on several occasions while driving at low speeds. The air bag failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain him. As a result, the contact hit his face and wrist against the steering wheel and windshield glass. The contact mentioned he would be going to the hospital for his injuries. The other driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The dealer nor manufacturer were informed of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Upon starting engine and backing from carport i noticed steering was stiff and 'service power steering' notice and symbol were displayed on dash. Absolutely no electric power steering assist. Tried restarting engine but problem persisted. I had no warning signs whatsoever, as the power steering had been operating exactly as usual the evening before. Thankfully the failure happened as i started the vehicle instead of negotiating a curve or driving in traffic. This failure happened with approximately 46,000 miles on the vehicle. These miles were almost exclusively normal highway miles on good, pothole and construction free roads. A part as integral to the safety and operation of a vehicle as the entire steering rack should not fail within 46,000 miles without some responsibility shouldered by the manufacturer, in my opinion. The steering rack alone was $1875.00 not including labor or taxes.
Shortly after buying this pickup it would stall, the dash had an red electrical indicator exposed. The power steering shut down, the brakes were no longer power brakes.. This happened at speeds up to 45 miles an hour. Never happened at high speeds. I live & drive on mountain highways, and at times it took my breath. I would apply the gas pedal, it would eventually begin running again. No matter the time of year. It wasn't every day, maybe go along 2-3 months not happens, but it might happen every day for a couple of days. I took the pickup to town & country dealer in alamosa co. Twice, they would drive it. The explained to fix it, they would need to see it happen. I decided to drive it. However, today i have to rely on other people to drive it, and i worry now about there safety. I decided to take a trip in september of this year, and i have a friend driving for me. So i decided to research the web on this problem , finding there were several cases of this happening to doge pickups. One fellow was driving 80 miles an hour in the "fast lane", his stalled. He recommended that if you've had this happen to notify your state attorney general. I did, they ask i file it with you. I'm not angry with my dealer, other than the fact they ask me to notify chrysler, and i told the they should represent me as their customer with the company. I'm 77 years old, been driving over 60 years. I've never hurt another person in a wreck, but this pickup is dangerous. I could trade it in, but that isn't a christian type thing to do to another party. It's a dilemma that i have no answer for. If it were only this pickup it would be different. It's the only mode of transportation that i currently have. My driving is generally over these mountain roads, to pueblo, colorado springs, maybe denver. Chrysler corporation needs to understand the threat this pickup is over these highways. Help me
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started to swerve from left to right which made the vehicle difficult to control. The failure recurred numerously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic aligned the front end, but the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.
Power steering modular went bad thay had to replace the entire power steering rackwent out when i was driving down the interstate could not turn the wheels at all
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and he stopped to make a left hand turn. The power steering malfunctioned and continued to turn the vehicle to the left. The contact attempted to correct the turn since oncoming traffic was headed that way and vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries that required hospitalizing. A police report was not filed. The vehicle's entire front was damaged with the fender. The grill, the headlights, the bumper and the two front control arms were damaged. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer balley car planet 14329 victory blvd, van nuys, ca 91401 (818) 892-1422 denied any help because they said the vehicle's warranty had expired. The manufacturer offered a tradein to the contact for a new truck. The failure mileage was 70,000. There were three other recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was being repaired by the contact. *dt
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to darcars orange park chrysler dodge jeep ram (7233 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244) where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 80 mph, the steering ceased with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The steering returned to normal operation after approximately 45 seconds. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v287000 (electronic stability control) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,259.
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The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist and the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the issue to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,200.
When starting truck a dash indication of "service power steering" is displayed. Attempt to turn steering wheel and it manual steering. No assist. Turn vehicle off for 5 minutes and start again and issue returns. Vehicle is unsafe to drive without power steering.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist intermittently became inoperable, causing the vehicle to veer off of the roadway. The service power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to york dodge chrysler jeep ram (500 prescott lakes pkwy, prescott, az 86301, 928) 277-8534) where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the gear rack needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The contact stated the failure was similar to that of nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The failure mileage was 78,500.
My 2013 dodge ram 1500 suddenly lost power steering while in motion causing me to enter a ditch and my vehicle suffered minor damage.the vehicle still runs fine but the emergency light is still on and there is no power steering.online research showed mopar knows this is an issue with 2013-2015 models and recalls exist but my vin shows no such recall.lives will be lost if this issue is not addressed.my vehicle only has 70,000 miles on it and instant power steering loss on a fully functional vehicle is very concerning.if someone is on a curve as i was there is no way to navigate the situation.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. After starting the ignition on the vehicle, the power steering failed. At times, the power steering appeared to work properly. The contact felt that this was a safety issue and was dangerous if the failure occurred while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the message center displayed "power steering fluid low" and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. Rob lambdin's university dodge (5456 university dr, davie, fl 33328) was contacted and recommended that the vehicle be towed to their facility. The dealer determined that the electric power steering unit and harnes needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 71381486. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,824.
Vehicle has electronic power steering. The computer controlling the power steering has failed at 92,000 miles. Pretty dangerous due to the size, weight & tires on a big truck like this. I understand that at 92,000 mile things fail but the computer that controls steering is dangerous. I called chrysler and they said can't help me. It happened when the weather got cold here in atlanta.
Driving vehicle when digital instrument cluster went black and engine stopped total loss of braking and steering assist. Loss of control of vehicle which rolled to stop. No collision or damage to vehicle. Vehicle restarts and driveable nodigital information displayed. Dealer says digital instrument cluster failure. Concern definite safety riskif happened in traffic or when turning or stopping.did the failure of the digital instrument cluster kill the engine or did something else kill the engine and the cluster. If the vehicle is driveable is it safe to drive or can expect repeat of same incident?
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, while attempting to make a turn the steering wheel seized. The electric power steering was later restored independently. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 19e077000 (steering). The failure mileage was 228,064.
I was driving home from mccall, id on feb 4th in heavy snowy/ winter conditions in my 2013 ram 1500 when my electronic power steering completely went out going around a corner. Thankfully i was able to manage the steering avoiding a guard rail and going into a river. I was towing a 1967 volkswagen bug behind me as well. The dash lite up and was showing a service power steering light. I pulled over and turned my truck off and restarted it. After restarting it the light when away and my power steering came back. Fast forward one week, feb 11th. I had just gotten to hailey, id. Approximately 2.5 hrs from meridian, id where i live. Once again snowy conditions. The power steering failed again, this time it would not come back. I had to drive home the next 2.5 hrs with zero power steering. My 2013 ram 1500 has 32,100 miles on it. I have done some research and it shows that i need a new steering rack, that retails at $1,800 and is currently on back order. To me this hints a problem with the part. There is multiple people online having the same issue with there 2013. It would be nice if dodge would stand behind this failing part before it claims someones life.
Eps failure - an indicator light that is notin the manual mind you, suddenly appeared and the power steering completely stopped working.occasionally the light will cut off and it will work again for a short time then cut back on. This is very dangerous so the truck is undrivable.there was a recall for this on some 2015 and 16 models but not 2013. I ask that mine be included.to service this will cost $2300.
Turned the ignition on and the "service power steering " light came on and when i started the truck there was no power steering. The truck had 38000 when this happened.
Truck has a type of electric assisted steering. While driving steering just quits working and very difficult to turn, takes a lot of strength, very dangerous, especially at speed. After shutting off ignition, it will sometimes return to normal, but will again just unexpectedly stop working, very dangerous especially for people that do not possess above average arm strength
Driving assistance features were rendered unavailable during a software update which i believe contributed to a collision. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when control was lost resulting in a crash.
This vehicle had a catastrophic failure to the steering rack in may of 2019.the vehicle had only 8400 miles and had been in like new condition.the electronic power steering failed, which locked up making it near impossible to handle.if exiting a highway at normal speed there would have been a major crash.recalls have been done on later models but not the 2013, which was the first year of install.the repair bill was in excess of $2400.00. Right after the warranty of the vehicle.this should not have happened with this mileage in factory like new condition.besides the danger involved the repair for same is absurd and should be repaired at the expense of dodge.there are numerous blogs about the failure of this part and should be investigated.
The power steering failed on my wife while she was driving.this problem is the same problem as the 2015 ram recall.why do we not qualify for recall.luckily she was able to stop and not crash.what is being done about this?
Have a 2013 slt 1500 that we purchased used about 2 years ago it currently has 68491 in miles. The power steering has ceased working. While backing i received a service power steering warning on the dash and then no power steering.my wife drove this truck the day before this occurred had this happened while she was driving we live in the country and there are lots of curves in our roads this could have been serious. There needs to be something done if eps is going to continue to be used some type of pre-warning or safety assist in addition to eps.
Complaint involving power steering: on june 16th when i was about to head home from a restaurant the car gave me a power steering error and the steering wheel wouldn't move. I had to turn off the car and start it back up for it to go away. I made it home that night but the next morning when i was leaving to work in the morning it gave me the same error and i wasn't able to get the code to go away nor drive the car.since i couldn't take the chance of it happening while i'm out of town working. I haven't been using the truck. This also happened to my friends 2014 ram and his charger. The same week it happened to my truck.
While driving 35mph, the electronic stability control light came on.my wheel alignment was not longer straight.i went to a alignment shop and the tech said the rack and pinion is no good, the bushings are worn and they can not align the vehicle. Rack and pinion bolts are not straight. Bushings are worn.pictures are attached.
Recently,, after driving out to captiva island in fort myers, i got back in my 2013 ram 1500 truck (a hemi) and had no power steering. I had to manage driving over bridges and water ways to get back home with great difficulty. If this had happened while i was on the bridge over water it could have been quite scary. On investigating saw that this has been a safety recall item on later models like 2015 and 2016, why not the 2013. It is the same part and was the first year for the electronic power steering assist. This is costing $2300.00 to fix as the whole rack and pinion steering needs replacing. The most expensive thing possible as well as being a grave safety issue. Please investigate this. The truck has less than 60,000 miles.
Complete loss of power steering while driving resulting in difficulty in turning and controlling the vehicle.restarting the ignition would result in return to normal power steering.the loss of power steering was intermittent at first then became more frequent till complete loss of power steering which could not be resolved by restarting the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number(s): 15v460000 (air bags) 15v459000 (steering). However, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
All steering wheel electrical function not working,including horn,air can not deploy, vehicle had this issue when new and clock spring and wiring was replaced 3 years ago, then recall was done for air bag and now the same problem. Last week almost involved in accident and could not use horn to alert other driver. Cruise control functions also do not operate, i am afraid to let wife drive with kids since air bag will not function if accident happens.
I noticed some vibration in the front end when i got over 55 mph for a few days, off and on, and then the vibration almostturned into a floating/hydroplaning feeling every once in a while.took the truck in to my local mechanic and he found two bolts that hold the rack n pinion steering together were about a 1/2 turn from coming completely detached which would result in no steering capability.he said there was no lock tight on the bolts and that's why they vibrated out.had him fix it and called the local dealer in missoula, mt (lithia dodge) where i bought it and told the service manager about it, not looking for money out of them, but to let them know that there may be other vehicles on the road with the same problem that could result in serious injury or death.with all the recalls and now knowing the history of chrysler dodge taking care of these problems, i thought i should report it as i have not heard anything back from chrysler/dodge or the local dealer, nor has my mechanic.i also noticed on all of the lists for either buy back or recalls that the 2013 dodge ram was not included.thus, the reason for writing you folks.might want to look into the 2013 dodge ram as well, as completely losing your capability for steering seems like it would make it to the top of a list.
While driving down the road the electronic steering went out while i was in a turn i could not steer the vehicle and this caused me to cross into oncoming traffic and slide off the road before i could stop. After 30 min of trying to restart the vehicle the message to service the eps system was gone and i was able to drive it to the dealership as i was pulling into the dealer it happened again and almost hit new vehicles in the lot. The technician scanned the vehicle and reported that fca was or is issuing a vb9 recall to fix this problem, they will not authorize my vehicle to be fixed and no one has called me since i got a case number on friday the case number is 68148835
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the service power steering message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was given a case number [xxx]. The failure mileage was 54,464.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).ā€¯
Vehicle randomly loses the power steering at both high and low speeds and can't be safely controlled. Sometimes the light comes on and sometimes it doesn't. However, it's very dangerous trying to steer such a heavy truck. This causes it to be almost impossible to steer the vehicle and if you get stuck on a highway. Good luck if you lose it and you need to make a quick turn.
Truck lost electric steering when i was driving the vehicle.safety issue, steering very hard to do manually
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the power steering seized. The vehicle was towed to mark dodge (3777 gerstner memorial blvd, lake charles, la 70607) where it was diagnosed that the entire front end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on january 23, 2018. On march 28, 2018, while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability seized again. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where the front end was repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 45,958.
Turned my truck on at approx 45 degrees f. Received a "power steering warning" message and i had no power steering. I turned the truck off and back on and no warning light came up and power steering returned. It happened later that morning as well. I let the truck sit for a few minutes and again the warning went away and power steering returned. I cautiously drove the truck home and have not moved it. I believe this is related to a prior recall or similar one for the eps system. I have no idea whether this will go out while i'm driving the vehicle so i'm not taking my chances.
We were traveling about 70 mph on i75 south in florida when suddenly the power steering failed. A warning flashed on the screen. On turning the motor off the power steering would temporarily regain function only to again fail in a short distance. Leaving the truck very hard to steer and could potentially cause a very bad crash. Mileage was 52,990 at the time of failure.
While driving on city streets in houston and about to turn into an intersection, the power steering went out immediately and without warning.the steering became extremely stiff and controlling the vehicle required much more effort than typical manual steering.i am a male with good arm strength; had my wife been driving there is no doubt she would not have been able to maintain control. I did not crash, but pulled over while narrowly missing other vehicles and a pedestrian. A warning message on my dash said something like 'power steering service required'.texan dodge dealership diagnosed the eps module had failed, and the repair was estimated at $3,100.previous safety recall s19 by ram covered this repair on a small number of pickups from 2015-2016 model years.however, based on an internet search it is abundantly apparent that this malfunction has occurred in many ram pickups from 2013 forward. This is a very dangerous malfunction that may have already resulted in injuries or deaths.
The complaint had to do with the complete failure of the power steering. On the morning of october 30 while driving at approximately 45 mph the steering wheel seemed to lock in place for a split second and then no power steering, i was lucky traffic was light and not in a curve, i was able to manually pull of to the side. Had this been in traffic and or a curve this could have been disastrous of myself and any nearby drivers.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. After the vehicle was started, the service power steering warning light illuminated and the steering became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000. The vin was not available.
Had to start braking quickly and the shaking what the dealer now tells me is from warped rotors created a very unsafe feeling and has to affect the braking performance. I believe that no vehicle with now 27000 miles on it should have warped rotors. Seems pretty obvious they are either defective or the cheapest quality rotor they could purchase.this vehicle iis designed for towing, and hauling a variety of iitems. Also around the same time i started noticing at times a clunking noise from the front end. The dealer informed me that it was a strut bearing gone bad. They did replace that part under warranty. Once again this made the vehicle steering feel unsafe. I have contacted ram directly and so far they have offered zero assistance in dealing with the brake rotor iissue. Once again it appears that ram obviously is not concerned with the consumers safety. Whether it is defective or cheaply made parts, they should be more concerned and responsive to customer complaints. I am not willing to pay to replace rotors and pafs with only 27000 miles on iit. How many other ram trucks are out there with the same issue that they are not addressing. Braking and steering are 2 top components of the vehicles safety and they should not be able to skirt the issues and put peoples lives at risk.
Lost power steering while driving ( eps issue). This happened while making a turn and drove off the road. I understand there is a recall for this issue, the dodge dealer tells me mine doesn't fall under this recall. Electronic power steering failure. I understand 8 people have died because of this issue, thank god i wasn't # 9. There is a recall for this issue for 2013 - 2019. This is very dangerous and should apply to all of them.
Power steering go out then come back on while driving on street and highway.
While traveling on a paved road at about 25-30 mph, right front tire blew out. The tire was separated from inside bead all across top of tread to outside bead.tire blowing out caused damage to fender.no evidence that the tire struck anything in the road, initial report from a goodyear rep saidthat the tire just separated. Nothing was found in the road or vicinity to indicate that the tire struck anything
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the contact was warming up the vehicle, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to swope chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 1012 n dixie hwy, elizabethtown, ky 42701, (270) 765-2181) where it was diagnosed that the module in the rack and pinion malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
Just driving and power steering was lost completely. I was going about 55 around a curve and just about ended up in the ditch as it jerked the wheel! they tell me it's 2700$ to fix but seems that other years have a recall on the same issue and part and i believe this should be one as well if i was going faster or if a car would have been coming it could have been very bad
Electric power steering quit working on 6/28/18. Vehicle had only 29000 miles at time of problem. Dodge would not cover replacement for steering rack. Dodge ram 1500 had a recall on this steering rack in 2015. But would not cover the 2013. The coast for replacement was 2617.00 vehicle was in motion on city street.
The electric power steering (eps) failed without warning july 7, 2017at 28559 miles while traveling at 55mph. The vehicle became dangerously difficult to steer almost resulting in an accident. Out of warranty the repair cost was $2175
Driving 2013 ram 1500 with only 36,623 miles on the odometer.made a right hand turn at major intersection, without any warning, the steering wheel would not turn, reacted instantly applying brakes to prevent collision.at that point, the dash light illuminated steering wheel, indicating problem after the occurrence. This could have been catastrophic to others and myself, by not having steering control.after taken to the dealer, it was diagnose as electric steering module failure and part was non serviceable. To make the repair, this would require complete steering rack replacement, along with front end alignment. Having no recalls and being out of warranty, estimated repair cost $2,200. It is a disgrace, that consumers are being put into danger and then charged for poorly design product. After checking, the electric steering is a problem and other complaints have been filed. There should be a class action submitted concerning this issue, demanding compensation for this inferior steering control.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500.the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the steering wheel became firm and hard to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated.the contact called alan jay chrysler dodge ram jeep located at (1401 us-17, wauchula, fl 33873, (863) 773-4744) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 126,200.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while stationary, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. After restarting vehicle approximately 5 times the steering wheel returned to normal operations. The contact stated service power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 19e077000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle in cold temperatures, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. Also, the "service power steering" message displayed. The vehicle was taken to crown dodge (2120 chatman rd, chattanooga, tn) where it was diagnosed that the electric rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 107,000.
My power steering momentarily locked up yesterday and then again today driving at slow speeds turning the wheel sharply. At first i thought it was a problem with the hydraulic power steering pump, belt, or fluid until i looked into it and found it was electronic and there has been similar issues with other vehicles of the same make and there were safety recalls for other ram trucks with different eps part numbers. I thought for sure mine would be on the list but was not.
Dashboard reads "check power steering fluid".there is no power steering fluid reservoir on the 2013 dodge ram, it has an electronic power steering.took to dealer for diagnostics who states the eps and radio use the same module and the eps module requires replacement.the steering wheel is locked up. The vehicle is inoperable with this fix.it cannot simply be wear and tear on a 5 year old vehicle. The eps module should be made to last a lifetime, and if not, then the consumer should be made aware that it will have to be replace within 5 years of purchase at an expense of up to $3k.i feel this is a manufacturer failure and should have a recall. I was lucky my vehicle was stationary at the time of the failure or serious injury could have been caused since the steering wheel locked up entirely. It does not turn whatsoever.if i was traveling at a high rate of speed on a highway or in heavy traffic, this could have resulted in not only serious injury, but possible fatalities.
My vehicle was traveling on a city street.i made a right hand turn and just as i was 1/4 of the way through the turn the power steering failed completely.we narrowly avoided hitting a concrete light pole and another vehicle.we brought the vehicle to a full stop and parked the vehicle.upon restarting the vehicle...the steering was working again.we attempted to drive home and when making a left turn the steering went out again.we parked the vehicle and contacted the manufacturer who said there was nothing they could do for us.vehicle is at the dealer being repaired for $3200.same make and model has a recall for the same issue multiple years.manufacturer says they can not help whatsoever.
Vehicle was in motion backing out of my driveway. When i backed into the street and attempted to roll the steering wheel to the left to align myself in the direction of desired travel, the steering suddenly became extremely hard to turn and a red flashing light (bright red steering wheel followed by an exclamation mark) appeared on my dash. I immediately pulled back into my driveway and the steering wheel was all but impossible to move in any direction. The truck has less than 30k miles on it. My online research shows that at least 44 other 2013 ram1500 trucks have had the same problem. This is a latent safety issue and the manufacturer should have already issued a recall on this problem. Will ittake a person, or persons, being killed as a result of this issue before it is addressed? additionally, the repair costs for this issue have varied from $1800-$2700 to consumers owning these trucks. Consumers should not be having to pay for something that is a major safety issue. Nor should these components be going "bad" on a vehicle with such low mileage.
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the electrical power steering failed while his daughter was moving the vehicle out of the driveway and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The check power steering warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the main security module caused the power steering failure and needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,669.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle, the electric power steering became inoperable and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (arrigo dodge, 5851 s. Us hwy 1, fort pierce, fl) and the manufacturer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 4,800. The vin was unknown.
Electronic power steering system intermittently stopped working.and then completely failed.first noticed during cold weather but would go away.then completely failed recently.no power steering.vehicle was stationary and parked.
My eps system failed while driving on state highways. I had to use manual power to steer the pickup to get it into a safe area. My dealer diagnosed that the eps had failed and then replaced the unit.
I was driving down a city street at 45 mph and my power steering suddenly failed causing my steering wheel to lock up. The steering was so locked up i had to put all my strength into pulling over onto a side street. I had to drive into oncoming traffic lanes and park on the wrong side of the roadway. After several google searches my vehicle a 2013 dodge ram 1500 has electric power steering and after taking the vehicle to the dealership they said the electric power steering module had failed and needs to be replaced completely. That one piece costing $1700. My truck still has power train warranty and extended "limited" warranty that does not cover the cost or the labor for the fix. After searching the web several people with the same vehicle has had the same issue. I believe that this should recalled. What happened to me was very dangerous and i was about to hit the highway going speeds of 70-75 mph. I'm just glad it happened to me in the area it did. So the total cost of labor and repair at my local dodge dealership is $2500! i'm in no financial situation to afford this. Dodge has to have known there was a problem and for your power steering to lock up peoples lives are at stake and something needs to be done or investigated. In the mean time my ram truck that is only a few years old will be at the dealership until i can find a way to pay for this. Thank you for your time. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence, the steering wheel seized without warning at start-up. The contact had to wait for approximately 24 hours for the vehicle to resume normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Cumberland chrysler dodge jeep ram (1550 interstate dr, cookeville, tn 38501, (931) 263-0321) was contacted and confirmed that the vin was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Referring to nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000. Recall on 2015-2016 ram 1500,eps control circuit component failure.recall should be extended to ram 1500s to include all fourth generation models, 2013-2019. While driving experienced loss of power steering.this problem would resolve by restarting the vehicle to regain normal power steering.power steering loss was intermittent then became more frequent till complete loss of power steering which could not be resolved by restarting the vehicle.
I own a 2013 dodge ram 1500 its been driving fine , we went to the store one day as i was driving back i was making a right turn and lost power steering as i almost hit another car . Found out the electric power steering went out on it. Has this been a recall? if it hasnt it should be. Not safe at all and very expensive. Thanks . Herman miranda
My 2013 ram 1500 laramie longhorn with 27394 original miles suffered a power steering failure. According to the dealer technician's tests..."internal fault in electronic power steering system...need to replace steering rack/ eps module assy". Fortunately, i happen to be off road when it failed so it was not hazardous to me. I managed to operate steering using manual power to get home and later to the dealer. In searching the internet, i discovered 64 complaints with nhtsa of my model year failure of the electronic power steering....i also discovered that there is a recall for the same failures in model years 2015 and 2016 rams. Apparently manufacturer was using same technology in my model year as in 2015/ 2016 so why isn't the recall applicable to my vehicle and other 2013 rams?
Driving home yesterday after a short 1 hour drive. As i pulled into my neighborhood my power steering went out. Fortunately i was able to make the last few turns to get home and get the truck into the driveway. After researching i discovered that this vehicle (2013 ram 1500 ) has thousands of complaints online on your page and forums of people with the same problem. Chrysler recalled 2015-2016 vehicles with the same system but won't recall the vehicle the part first came out in.this morning i got up and the steering was fine, then an hour later it wasn't working again. I was fortunate that it didn't go out on my way home yesterday while on the narrow shand's bridge in green cove springs, florida as any slight swerving on that bridge would probably lead to a head on collision since it is so narrow and has highway speeds. My truck only has 68,000 miles on it and has been babied since new.the dealer wants $3500 to replace the part.this is an extreme safety hazard and should be recalled since any sudden loss of power steering in a big truck is very dangerous. I had no warning signs that there was anything wrong with my truck before the loss of steering.just made a turn and it was gone. Had this been my girlfriend driving she probably would have run into the neighbors yard or cars or kids on the corner where i made the turn because there is no way she was gonna turn that wheel after the power steering went out a quick internet search will show tons of complaints of the same problem. The part is the electric power steering module a picture of the part/ and or serial number is attached
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle loss power steering assist while driving requiring extra effort to steer the vehicle. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder, restarted and the vehicle operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to kendall dodge chrysler jeep ram (13355 south west 137th avenue, miami, fl 33186, (786)-231-2120) to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the electric power steering (eps) gear was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 19e077000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.*ln*dt*as
The passenger side front wheel bearing was iniquitously greased at time of manufacture, causing failure without warning,and the front wheel came off, damaging the upper and lower control arms,break caliper,rotor, hub and wheel assembly, causing the truck to go out of control with no breaks. I have observed similar complaints on makeitsafer.com ,this is a lie safety issue and could have caused a fatal accident had this happened on the highway. Fortuitously it happened on a city street at 35 mph, with no warning
While driving under normal conditions steering warning indicator comes on and results in total loss of power steering assist.vehicle is very difficult to steer and requires immediate stopping/pull over.power steering will return after vehicle is shut off for approximately 5 minutes and restarted.the loss of power steering has happened at various speeds, from 5mph to 65mph and while turning, as well as driving straight ahead.it happened one time directly at start up, but seems to normally occur after 10-15 minutes of driving.my local mechanic stated it was a steering control module, but have not taken vehicle to dealer as of yet to confirm.the vehicle has not been inspected by other agenices.no other warning indicators come on prior to this fault, there is no repeatable condition that seems to be present before this occurs, other than normal driving.
Electric power steering rack went out 26500 miles 2700.00 to replace.this is a safety issue! recalled 2015 model but not 13&14! and they had problems. I guess it will take a death.
This vehicle has a electronic power steering system. The system failed while driving on the interstate.after failure it was virtually impossible to control the vehicle at highway speeds without manhandling the steering wheel. I know there were other recalls for the exact same type of issue with the same ram trucks.
Our 2013 ram 1500 suddenly lost it's power steering. Vehicle had been driving fine but had a "rubbing" noise when turning. Took to mechanic and said "this is typical of ram's". Wondering if that was precursor to electronic power steering (eps) unit to fail. Son had driven truck to school without issue. When started to come home service power steering light came on dash and he was unable to turn the steering wheel. Luckily this failed while parked, because loss if power steering on such a large vehicle would have certainly resulted in an accident. After investigation, this is a noted problem with ram 1500 and has even resulted in recalls for other model years but not 2013. 2013 was the first model year for eps and it is clearly faulty. With a replacement part costing ~$2100 with labor an additional $600, this is a costly repair for an essential element for safe driving. This really should be up to fiat-chrysler america (fca) to own up to this defect and issue a recall before a serious accident causing injury/death occurs.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the power steering seized. The vehicle was towed to mark dodge (3777 gerstner memorial blvd, lake charles, la 70607) where it was diagnosed that the entire front end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on january 23, 2018. On march 28, 2018, while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability seized again. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where the front end was repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 45,958.
The complaint had to do with the complete failure of the power steering. On the morning of october 30 while driving at approximately 45 mph the steering wheel seemed to lock in place for a split second and then no power steering, i was lucky traffic was light and not in a curve, i was able to manually pull of to the side. Had this been in traffic and or a curve this could have been disastrous of myself and any nearby drivers.
The contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the tires were cupping. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the tie rod was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel rattled and the front end of the vehicle made a clucking noise. The dealer stated that the rack and pinion bolt separated. The defective bolt was tightened instead of replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,987. ..updated 09-23-14 updated 10/10/14 updated 3/26/2015
Vehicle dashboard is beginning to break into pieces. This particular make and model has a history of the dashboard breaking completely apart, exposing every element of the dashboard that is designed to be covered.including some elements of the air bag system. It is not only a danger to have loose, sharp shards of plastic flying around in the passenger cabin, but it has completely destroyed the resale and marketability of the vehicle. Dodge and or ram has a responsibility to the consumer to make good on the original investment made towards the purchase of this vehicle. .
2013 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to cracked dash at passenger airbag. *ld
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to vehicle remote cd changer.the consumer stated the vehicle came equipped with a remote cd changer and arm rest with three cup holders.the consumer stated he has to go through several obstacles, in order to change the cd's.
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine can start without remote ignition key fob.the consumer stated when the key fob was in his pocket, the slightest movement of his leg, or bending over, would cause the engine to start. The consumer stated it was very dangerous, as carbon monoxide entered the garage/house.
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to bed of vehicle is splitting on both ends.
Tail gate does not lock properly. It will open, drop and fall by itself after takeoff.this may cause cargo to fall out of vehcile while in motion. Repeated manual and remote locking takes several tries o get it to lock, but it is not a guarantee it will stay locked. It has a locking mechanism failure. This happens often after tailgate is opened and used.
I bought vehicle new in 2013 and the paint is bubbling on hood ( rusting ) and it also failed emission test when i went to get inspection sticker, i don't believe i'm asking to much that a vehicle 3 years old not rust and pass an emissions test.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. When the contact entered the vehicle, there was condensation covering the inside of the front windshield. The contact researched and found information stating that water was entering the vehicle from the third brake light. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered six inches of standing water underneath the rear seat and the smell of mold inside the vehicle. In addition, the third brake light bulb was shattered. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 02/12/16*ljthe vehicle was repaired.
While driving the tailgate will open without warning. It has done this on several occasions over the last 3 months.. I have had items fall out one time onto the roadway luckily there was no accidents only some item damage.i contacted the local chrysler dodge ram dealer they said it sounds like the latch is failing. They said there was a recall for 2015 thru 2018 rams for the problem i am describing. They said i would probably have to replace the latch to fix the problem. If there was a problems with later years than mine i wouldguess there is a problem with the 2013's.
Tailgate falls for no reason and when i try to put it back up it won't latch. It takes multiple tries to get it to do so. I have to manually lock it once i do get it latched. This happens constantly. It's rather dangerous not only for the risk of cargo falling out but for me having to stop along the interstate and fight with it while cars are flying by me at 65+mph. It's happened numerous times but i will put the most recent date below. Dealer says it's because of some 'module' and i have to pay $267 to have it fixed. Seems like it's a defect and dodge should be covering the cost, the truck is only 5 years old for god's sake.
My husband hydro planned on a 3 line highway. Trucked flipped multiple times. Husband needed medical attention. No air bags deployed even when having side airbags. My concern is that this vehicle had faulty side airbags and if they had deployed would have protected his head more.
I rear ended a semi that was parked on the side of the road.i was going approximately 51 miles per hour.no airbag's deployed, but the front of my vehicle was destroyed.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the cab mounts became loose on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the bushings were tightened but the failure recurred. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 40,000.
I tried this once and lost it downloading a picture. I had a problem putting gas in my truck. It kept making the gas pump pop. Eventually it took 30-40 min to get gas in it. I started using a 5 gallon gas can to get gas in it.i took it to my mechanic and it cost over a thousand dollars to fix.also i had a problem with my tailgate opening while i was driving, one of the times a trailer was attached and it opened an hit the hitch and dented it making it hard to open it. One day i stopped at a business on joppa rd in perry hall to pick up 2 lawnmowers and when i pulled out on joppa road and the tailgate popped open again and the mowers fell out and started grilling down the road and luckily the owner of the business saw it happen and helped me catch them before they caused and accident. I'm not going to try to download a picture because i don't want to lose this again. I never got recalls on these things until after these things happened
The tail gate falls open while going down the road when it is not locked. The tail gate was replaced due to an accident about a year ago and it has not latched closed properly.
Paint bubbling on passenger side below radio antenna, noticed right at the end of the 5 year warranty period. However, no rust at that time, but now paint is starting to fracture and rust will be evident in the near future. Feel this is a defect due to a couple possible reasons. First, there could be a defect in the seal around the antenna that let in moisture which eventually caused a breakdown of the body from the inside out. Second, there is sound deadening foam that trapped moisture causing the breakdown of the body from the inside out.
Takata recall:i was recently involved in an accident in which my driver side air bag did not deploy when it should have.there was so much impact that the passenger side front and rear curtain air bags deployed on the other vehicle involved in the accident. I was stopped at a stop sign preparing to cross a very busy intersection.once i determined it was clear i began to roll away from the stop sign when suddenly a south bound car entered the intersection without it's lights on and collided with the front driver's side of my vehicle.at the point of impact, the south bound car was traveling at least 45 mph and my vehicle had merely rolled away from the stop sign and i slammed on my breaks just prior to impact.i was not traveling more than 5 mph when the vehicles collided. Once both vehicles had come to a complete stop i realized i had struck the back of my head on the driver's side window extremely hard but no air bag deployment had taken place. There was so much force in the impact that the frame on my vehicle was bent.the other driver was cited in the accident any my vehicle sustained $16,000 in damage.i am extremely frustrated that the side curtain air bags did not deploy and now i'm facing the fact that i will have to continue to drive a repaired vehicle that may or may not provide me with all the safety that i demand moving forward.i respectfully ask for your assistance in helping me hold the manufacturer liable for my situation and rectifying the situation.had i rolled into the intersection any farther than i did, i may not be alive to file this complaint.
While traveling on a paved road at about 25-30 mph, right front tire blew out. The tire was separated from inside bead all across top of tread to outside bead.tire blowing out caused damage to fender.no evidence that the tire struck anything in the road, initial report from a goodyear rep saidthat the tire just separated. Nothing was found in the road or vicinity to indicate that the tire struck anything
Recently i was involved in a car accident with my 2013 dodge ram 1500. I was struct by a car at approximately 35 mph and hit directly on the drivers side,(t-boned) the truck is equipped with side air bags and front air bags,which never deployed. The accident brought extensive damages to the truck and injuries to my wife and i. I reported the non deployment to dodge in which case a special inspector was sent out to thomas dodge where he ran diagnostics of the airbags computer. No fault signals were found. Dodge response to the investigation was ! impact was not sufficient to merit air bag deployment!. Department of transportation safety says the bag is inflated at a certain crash threshold, usually corresponding to a speed of the impacting vehicle of more than 15-20 km/h. Dodge refused to act on it so the question should be to myself, dodge ram owners and perspective buyers,,,will my airbags deploy when i need them to???be ware.
All 4 door hinges have excessive rust.chrysler refuses to correct the rust issue.rust will eventuallycause complete deterioration of the door hinges.noticed this problem 3 mos after purchase of new ram, but dealership stated there was nothing they could do about it.
2013 ram 1500 with 26,500 miles on it, had flat tire and for the first time ever tried to release the spare tire.the mechanism would not release, had to crawl under the jacked up vehicle and manually turn the mechanism to release spare.took vehicle to ram dealership where they stated the mechanism was stripped and was not under warranty.the vehicle is still under the 3 year, 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and they are stated that this is not a defect it is from misuse.the release had never been used prior to this incident and failed.they were willing to fix it for a large fee, but not under warranty.contacted chrysler and was told that they have to back the dealership on this and that the repair cannot be made under warranty.poor customer service and poor customer satisfaction and complete disregard to customer safety.having to crawl under a vehicle beside the road with only a factory jack to release the spare tire is a major hazard.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked at a residence, the vehicle caught fire under the dashboard. The contact stated that the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module caused the fire. The vehicle was repaired; however, the exterior and interior parts were badly damaged. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.ma 10/29/2015updated 12/13/2017
I was shopping in ikeaat atlantic station when i came out i saw fire trucks in the parking lot just to walk up and find that my truck was on fire and the fire department was putting out the fire.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle, the tailgate would unlatch and fall down. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (milton ruben chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3508 washington rd, augusta, ga) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
,when the automatic locks engage for the doors and tailgate after reaching a certain speed, t unknown times and without warning the tailgate will disengage andopen. It happens every couple of days, depending on how often i use the truck. Luckily no one has been behind me and so far the tailgate cables have held up.i made an appointment with a local ram dealer to have it looked at and the service person stated they've had a couple come in like that. I saw where ram is recalling the 2015-2017 trucks and feel this should be looked further back.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving various speeds and while the vehicle was stationary, water leaked into the rear cabin of the vehicle. Sunset chrysler of grenada, mississippi could not diagnose the source of the water entry, but stated that the water may have come from a loose light fixture in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook uncontrollably whenever the rear windows rolled down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,741.
I accidentally rolled into a cyclone fence. I knew i couldn't have done damage at such a low speed. But i did check the fence and no damage. When i checked my vehicle there was a dent in the fascia from the fence wire. This is when i noticed the bumper was flush with the fascia front and sides. What good is a bumper that doesn't protect the body panels? this could be an expensive repair even at 5 mph, or a eye sore for a new expensive vehicle.
This is an ongoing thing this happens every time i go somewhereevery time the doors locked my arm skin gets caught in the lock when it goes to lock position it is the part where you say your arm on top of the doorwhile your arm is on the door it pinches your skin when the lock is turned on.
Dodge ram 1500 strut - front are leaking after just 3 years-this was found during my penna state inspection.
I purchased this 2013 ram on or about june 15, 2018.on five different occasions the air ride suspension requires immediate service alarm was displayed on the dashboard.i was driving on the highway three times (once with a service technician in the truck), once while on a residential street and once while parked.i took the truck back to the dealership, zeigler of plainwell each time for repairs. I finally told them to keep the truck so they let me spend nine hours, looking at 12 trucks, before settling on a 2015 ram 1500. I say settled because the final truck was the only one that also has the air ride suspension. I completed a previous complaint on the air ride failing on the 2015 on february 8, 2019, as well.i just heard from the dealership that the same parts failed on the 2015 and this 2013, the left front air spring and the pump & manifold assembly.if these parts keep failing over multiple years there should be a recall. The ride goes from smooth to driving on logs instead of tires, regardless of speed, so this has the potential of causing a crash.
Air suspension pump failed at tempatures below 30 f. System dumps suspension pressure while driving , truck becomes very difficult to control. Issue began at 67000 miles, fha siad this is not covered under drivetrain warranty, dealer wants $3800.00 to correct problem
While slowly backing down the driveway of my home and turning into the street, i heard a loud bang which seemed to come from the front of the vehicle. I proceeded to put the vehicle into drive and slowly drove the truck back into driveway when at that time the right front tire broke away from the vehicle. The right lower control arm had broke in half where it was attached to the ball joint. After inspecting the broken part i noticed an abnormality and concluded there was a manufacturing (casting) defect at the factory which compromised the integrity of the part.this was also concluded by the ram dealer where i had the vehicle inspected and repaired. Part was returned to chrysler for evaluation.
My vehicle has a problem with the air ride suspension, where the front end has lowered and the entire system will not respond.i have looked on some websites and found out that this is a common problem, and for some, a real safety issue.i have not found a recall forthis issue, and wondering why.i bought this truck in 2019 and did not realize there was an issue that does not have remedy.this is a safety issue and should be addressed as such. My vehicle was stationary at the time, although , many on the website complained that it happened while driving.
Immediate air suspension service required immediately light comes on. The vehicle bounces so bad it is hard to drive. Took truck in 5 times for service at dealer and still not fixed
The passenger side front wheel bearing was iniquitously greased at time of manufacture, causing failure without warning,and the front wheel came off, damaging the upper and lower control arms,break caliper,rotor, hub and wheel assembly, causing the truck to go out of control with no breaks. I have observed similar complaints on makeitsafer.com ,this is a lie safety issue and could have caused a fatal accident had this happened on the highway. Fortuitously it happened on a city street at 35 mph, with no warning
While driving on my he highway my truck lowers to the bumper stops and has no suspension making it difficult to steer. They're saying it is the whole air suspension which they just throw a new part at and release it to me to drive without really fixing it.. My truck was purchased in september 2019 with a mopar max care extended warranty. When the event happened in november the first time, i had it taken into razzari dodge where extended warranty was purchased. It has now been in there for the 6th time. I took it backjanuary 28th and is still there. Each time they've given it back saying it was repaired, i have almost wreaked on the freeway each time.. They have been working with the dodge star engineers but won't give me the information on my vehicle safety.
Grinding from left wheel. Vibration from left wheel. Front left bearing hub assy. Bad.
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to transmission shifts hard, tire balance issues, clock, ignition malfunction and other mechanic problems.the consumer stated the clock and ignition switch were repaired. The upper ball joints failed. The dealer offered to assist with repairs for the tires, but the consumer declined.the consumer requested to be reimbursed for repairs made,to be advised about warranties, and a replacement vehicle. Updated 10/10/2017
While vehicle was in park and lowering the four corner suspension system to entry/exit mode, an extremely loud pussst (like disconnecting an air tool from an compressed air tank). This caused the driver/passenger to jump and and pets to bolt into the driver/passenger seat. My concern is this may happen while the vehicle is in motion at a high rate speed and cause the driver to become distracted and cause an accident. Several posts to forums from jeep owners have experienced smililar issues in their chrysler made vehicles with air suspension.
Looks like my 2013 ram 1500 express with 80,000 on it has bad left front bearings. It has a lot of movement when moving the tire top to bottom. And makes a noise when driving like something's rattling. There should be a recall on this since it's too soon for something like to happen. I'm very disappointed. I have owned nothing but dodge. And this ram which is made now by fiat. Never had any problems before until now.
Anytime the weather is cold i get a "service air suspension immediately" message.i've taken it to the dealer several times for it and they never "find" a problem.two days ago i got a message stating that the air suspension could not be used because my payload was too heavy.the problem is, there was nothing in my truck except me so there wasn't a heavy payload.this morning my trucks front end was resting on the emergency bump stops and the air suspension was not functioning at all.i am out of warranty and neither my dealership nor fca will cover the repairs even though is a known issue since you can find many reports of issues like thi.
My 2013 ram has a constant vibration which starts at around 40mph and continues all the way up to 75+ mph. I've replaced all 4 tires 3 times. The last set are michelin. On all 3 sets of new tires i had them balanced a total of over 15 times. Had road force testing done on the newest set 5 times. I still feel the vibration. I bought the tires and had them road force balanced by a national tire chain. Then i took the truck to a local dodge dealer/service center. They road force balanced the tires twice and told me the problem wasn't the tires or rims. Then i took the truck back to the store where i bough the tires, they road force balanced them again and still i feel the vibration. The service managers at both locations said that they personally drove the truck for a road test and they both said they couldn't feel the vibration. Believe me, it really shakes. It's annoying and i'm sure it's not good for the truck overall. The truck has only 122,000 miles on it and has been vibrating for about 100,000 miles. I bought the truck new and purchased the unlimited warranty. Unlimited. This problem should be covered by the dodge warranty, so i don't understand why the dealer wouldn't get to the root of the problem. I really like the truck, but this vibration problem is making me very angry. Is there a recall that addresses this problem? if not, what should my next step be? thank you in advance for your consideration and help.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle veered to the left. The failure occurred when driving over 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and independent mechanic on numerous occasions. A front wheel alignment was performed twice. In addition, the front set of tires were replaced four times due to the failure. The failure persisted after the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Air suspension go off all that time when i'm goin fas like 70 then don't wnnt trun on anything and i have my family and kids i don't like that feeling
While working under the truck the air suspension failed causing the truck to drop. I have also been driving the truck and for no apparent reason the front or rear drivers air bag deflates almost causing me to lose control. I spoke with the dealer who stated with the cold weather there are multiple issues with the 2013 and 2014 ram air suspension failing. He also stated that there was a newer compressor installed in newer trucks along with better components that solved the issue. I have approximately 72000 miles on the truck with a repeated air suspension failure in the 45days i have owned the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500.the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear axle failed and the vehicle became uncontrollable, causing the contact to crash into a divider.there were no injuries.a police report was filed.the vehicle was destroyed and was towed to salvage yard.the manufacturer was not notified of the problem.the approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
While traveling on a paved road at about 25-30 mph, right front tire blew out. The tire was separated from inside bead all across top of tread to outside bead.tire blowing out caused damage to fender.no evidence that the tire struck anything in the road, initial report from a goodyear rep saidthat the tire just separated. Nothing was found in the road or vicinity to indicate that the tire struck anything
My truck has an air suspension system.the issue began when the front passenger side air bag began to lower three inches overnight.then on the highway i received a message from the truck saying the suspension needed immediate attention.when i got to the destination both the front and rear passenger suspension failed and was riding on the frame.i have had the ascm and nitrogen replaced, but the both front suspensions lower 2-3 inches while it sits overnight.
There is a loud "click" noise inside of the front drivers side wheel.it occurs when the vehicle has the wheel completely turned to one direction which makes me believe it's steering or something inside the suspension.it was told to me at the dealership that it was a ball joint, which was replaced and it still happened again.
While driving on an interstate, the air suspension failed. The front of the vehicle dropped to the stop bumpers. Then there was a message that read: immediately air suspension repair/ service required. The front began to raise up and then another message. Air suspension cooling down please wait. Finally the front and rear of the vehicle dropped to the bump stop (safe mode). The air compressor cracked, releasing all the nitrogen. Dealership said they have had a lot of problems with dodge ram air suspension.
Driving home from work on highway at 11pm.traveling 80mph on a 75mph freeway.truck in 4 wheel drive since 8 degrees out and light snow.rear axle seized and locked up.lost control of rear wheels.able to steer it to median since front axle was working.had to be towed.took it to dodge dealership.had to replace both rear axles at a cost of $4063.91 using rebuilt parts.
The air ride suspension doesn't work in cold weather and it drops to the bump stops and ride is terrible. And keeps blowing fuses many many times when temperature is below 30 degrees
Right side tire (passenger side) showing feathering on outside of tire . It was determined that front end was out of alignment from purchase date and was aligned by dodge dealership to dodge specifications.tire still showed excessive outside wear same side outside of tire. Tire was rotated at 9000 miles. Rotated tire now showing outside wear on front right side. Alignment was checked for alignment and found to be out of alignmentand realigned.wear persisted as tires were rotated, tires finally had to be replaced with 22, 530 miles.new tires and an alignment was performed at 22530 miles to dodge specifications tire showing wear at 700 miles alignment checked and in alignment. Now at 1945 miles right side tire is showing severe feathering and left front is show slight feathering. Dodge notified and inprocess of 4th alignment. .at least 4other dodge ram 1500 trucks in neighborhood are all showingsame wear pattern same symptoms ...dodge seems not to want to acknowledge problem. Have been in touch with dodge customer care have been assigned an agent and dodge dealershipsfrom september of 2014 to present date.
4 corner air bag suspension dropped to the frame bumpers. The front slowly lowered while driving and then after parking the rear dropped. Can't drive because the tires are rubbing.
Driving on freeway at about 65 mph vehicle began pulling to the left was able to correct but then noticed the front end appeared to be low.when i stopped i noticed the front end wheel wells were all most on top of the tires.after i restarted the vehicle there was no warning light but i cycled though the messages and saw a message that said service air suspension immediately. Attempted to raise the vehicle using air suspension buttons to raise the front end but it did not function.the failure of suspension components at highway speed could result in loss of control.i have scheduled service with the dealer but they could not get an appointment for 5 days. After reviewing several ram vehicle forums i see that there are multiple problems associated with the ram 4 corner air suspension.fiat (chrysler) should fix these issues as suspension failure could result in accidents or worse as these systems age and fail.my vehicle only has 28,000 miles and if it is failing already i can only imagine what the future holds.if fiat can not do a viable fix they should recall and replace the systems with coil springs.
Dash light says service air suspension immediately . Vehicle is stationary and just being started . Compressor was replaced last year and fuse was replaced on 10-31-18 . On 11-05-18 service air suspension is back on . The vehicle drops in the front making it unsafe to drive.
Air suspension go off no way to control that car i can have big accident i have 2 baby in that car with me all that time
Truck air suspension consistently fails dropping to the frame bump stops on drives (moving) when aero mode is automatically engaged. Truck does not recover to normal ride height and prevents proper handling of the vehicle (in motion). Long drives in aero mode (above 60 mph) causes the system to fail and truck body drops shortly after, or fails completely. Truck cannot handle the lowering modes without failing (aero or entry exit). Truck will also lower itself without warning (stationary). Was washing (stationary) truck and cleaning wheel well when rear of truck started to drop. This is a dangerous situation, anyone changing a tire or working under their truck could get caught or crushed when suspension fails or drops without warning. Driving when suspension fails could cause the driver to lose control when truck collapses to frame (no suspension). This causes the truck to violently hop off the payment (tires losing contact with road) even with the slightest bump in the road. I am the original owner of the truck and it's been to the dealer 4 times in the last 5 months. I've replaced the air compressor, value block (where air suspension lines intersect) and air lines. Didn't fix the issue. I've communicated this issue to chrysler customer service ram. No response yet. This is a dangerous situation and ram needs to resolve this problem or provide and effective resolution \ fix. Please help. Suspension problems have been ongoing for six months. 03/15 is the latest occurrence.
Vehicle has 77,000 miles and @ 1000 miles ago a noticeable change in ride and handling. Ride has become very stiff at all speeds above 35 mph. Vehicle also has a tendency to give the felling of floating when cornering. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times and they cannot find any codes to tell them something is wrong? they have change many parts, shocks, idler arms, rubber suspension bushings, etc,they have acknowledged the rough ride,but cannot find the reason? i believe it is a sensor or regulator valve, that controls the air suspension at various speeds and when cornering. The truck rides like the there is excessive air pressure in the air bags to soften the ride at various speeds,
While working under the truck the air suspension failed causing the truck to drop. I have also been driving the truck and for no apparent reason the front or rear drivers air bag deflates almost causing me to lose control. I spoke with the dealer who stated with the cold weather there are multiple issues with the 2013 and 2014 ram air suspension failing. He also stated that there was a newer compressor installed in newer trucks along with better components that solved the issue. I have approximately 72000 miles on the truck with a repeated air suspension failure in the 45days i have owned the vehicle.
2013 dodge ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to transmission shifts hard, tire balance issues, clock, ignition malfunction and other mechanic problems.the consumer stated the clock and ignition switch were repaired. The upper ball joints failed. The dealer offered to assist with repairs for the tires, but the consumer declined.the consumer requested to be reimbursed for repairs made,to be advised about warranties, and a replacement vehicle. Updated 10/10/2017
While driving vehicle the rear tail gate opens on its own, this happens even after locking the doors with manual lock button in vehicle, this has happened numerous times , i had to stop and recover cargo which fell from pick up bed, when i reported problem to dealer i was told it is a faulty control unit and latch which was not covered on service contract , i purchased the vehicle new from security dodge chrysler in amityville , ny . , started around november 2017
When in park and turned off going to start the truck it will not start and states the truck is not in park. It will take several times trying to start giggling the gear knob to get the truck to start. Its random does not happen with any set circumstances such as using auto start prior to starting with key. This has been happening in and off for a year woth more frequent issues. I took into shop while covered under warrenty about 4 times or so for this issue they claim they cant find a problem and cant fix unless it happens while they have the vehicle. All repairs done at beaman dodge murfreesboro tn
Stalls when coming to a stop to turn, within roundabouts, at stop lights. Gives no warning the engine just shuts off. Radio still plays, lights are still on, engine is not. Screen says to put in park, and restart. The truck has died when getting into turn lanes, always at slow speed. While entering a round-a-bout and having to touch the brake, the truck died. Today coming to a red light, started to slow down, light turned green, truck was still moving and died. Almost have been hit several times as the car or truck behind us was unaware that the truck died. Sometimes it doesn't die until a full stop is achieved other times it dies when the speed is under 5 mph. Only the engine is off, everything else that could warn you is still operational. The dealer still cannot isolate the problem, we are terrified to drive it. It has been over a year of this problem occurring.
Just out of "dodge warranty" my 3rd brake light took in water. This resulted in a blown 3rd brake light bulb and now leaking of water into my back window and down into the side behind the cover in my truck. This is while stationary and in motion. Risk of mold and 3rd brake light now not working. The back window is solid never damaged or replaced. The third brake light cover was never taken off or replaced. All manufacturer responsibly and they will not take responsibility for it due to out of dodge warranty. This truck is a 2013 dodge ram with 41,000 miles on it. Never in a accident or any problems except dodge recalls.
On 05/28/2019 recall's (t61, t79, u53) where all performed on my 2013 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck by the whitten brothers dealership located at: 10701 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235 phone# (804) 378-0707. Before picking up my vehicle the dealership called to notify me of a glitch with the engine light staying in the on position and the second issue had the service airbag coming on randomly. They said it could be fixed but i would have to pay. I didn't agree to this due to none of these issues were occurring prior to my visit. Also, notified them i had worked previously for nhtsa and knew the recalls performed should have cleared out all the warnings and if not they needed to go back and fix them. Sadly they did not fix them. I was given the runaround with random excuses for reason it might be and the topic of "money" kept being brought up. The dealership forged their words on the invoice implying the lights were on prior to service. I explained that i would be filing a report on they're location for the concern that these recall's (t61, t79, u53) were not performed correctly and for inappropriate behavior that was conducted. Nicholas (134510) was the advisor who i spoke with. Invoice# chcs592258 customer# 90932 invoice date: 05/28/19the suggestion to cover up wires underneath the seats would possible fix the issues. Please feel free to contact by phone# (xxxxx) or email: (xxxxx)i hope this will help others as much as i'm hoping it will help me to get this information out.(xxxxxx)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)
Automatic door locks will all unlock, but only the driver door and the tailgate will lock.i press unlock on either the key fob, the exterior key fob, or on the interior switches (driver & passenger) and all doors (driver, passenger, two rear, and tailgate) will all unlock. I press lock on either the key fob or on the interior switches (driver and passenger) and only the driver and tailgate will lock.at first, it was intermittent. Maybe the passenger doors would lock, maybe they wouldn't. Then it goes away for a little while. Then it comes back for awhile, the three passenger doors won't lock.
Our 2013 ram tailgate opens while we are driving down the road. It has been doing this since we purchased 3 years ago. This has been recalled on 2015-2018 vehicles, what about the 2013's
Approximately 10:30 am on june 29, 2017, a plunger lift employee was on a xto location when he was involved in a minor mva. The employee was having a conversation with a xto field foreman when they both notice his back up lights came on and started rolling on its own backwards after the vehicle was placed in park position. The employee's truck impacted the xto field foreman's truck resulting in damage to both vehicles.
According to the ramforum.com posting thread, this is a major issue with these trucks.the driver's door and tailgate only will lock with remote, inside door lock button or the sensor switch on front door handles.the other 3 doors (passenger front and two read doors do not lock.they all unlock just fine.this is intermittent and according to a lot of people with this issue, only a bcm replacement will solve it.when these locks are not working properly, the child safety locks and the speed sensing locking system do not function.this is a safety issue.
Ac unit is randomly not starting when vehicle starts but will kick in adter driving/running a little while random times and distances. No engine code and when looked at cant find a reason
The heat on the driver side does not work it work on the passenger side only
The heater core was leaking. Driving on the expressway in the middle of winter the heater core started leaking and my windows instantly fogged over not allowing me to see out of the windshield or side windows. I had to pull over to the shoulder to clear my windows. After that i noticed that i had little to no heat in the truck and started to smell the antifreeze inside of the truck. Called dealer they quoted $1200-1500 for repair. I asked if they had issues with that happening and they stated that they would get 2-3 trucks every winter. I had the repair done by a independent shop which was cheaper. Also have a co work with same truck year and a week after mine went so did his.
Hello i find it very disturbing that a american auto maker who in their own words install a safety feature that also saves gas and cuts down on co2 emission want to extort $595 to turn it on. I paid over $40,000 for this american made truck and expect all safety installed features air bags,defrosters,seat belts etc to be in working order without paying extra after i drive off the lot. I have received several letters trying to get me to pay to turn on the safety and gas saving feature. I will try to down load one of the letters they have sent.
The automatic door locks when reaching a certain speed, the door lock remote and the door lock switches on the arm rests were only locking the passenger door.i changed the setting through the radio from lights flash when locking to no flash and all locks locked.even before i made the change the remote, the armrest switches and the automatic unlock would unlock all locks just fine.this fault only occurred after the radio was flashed.
No heat on driver's side coming from any vents. Visibility affected in cold weather. First noticed around october 22, 2018 when heater was turned on while driving on highway. Continued when in town and stationary.
I was driving down the road in my truck when all the lights on the instrument panel went off and rest itself. This has happen several times now at different speeds. I called the dealership and asked them have they hear any other owners say it happen to them. They at like i was speaking a different language. They said they wouldn't be able to check it unless it happens when they have it. Only problem with that is it happens randomly.
Hello i find it very disturbing and i feel im being extorted by this manufacturer. Who installed in their own words a gas saving and safetyfeature that i paid forin my $40,000+ truck and then send me letters telling me to pay $595 to turn it on. I feel if they are going to install safety features in their vehicles they should be used. Next they will be charging us to use our seatbelts and charge us to activate our airbags.
The tailgate unlocks and drops while vehicle is moving. Has done this 5 times in 4 months.
Radio lock up no more accs to any devises ex camra radio temp contrle etc
The two front dome lights flicker and have dimmed from the original brightness at purchase date. I have had the master switch replaced and finally the overhead dome console replaced as it was under warranty. This fixed the problem briefly, now both lights are not adequate for use as they flicker and are dim.
Air suspension go off all that time when i'm goin fas like 70 then don't wnnt trun on anything and i have my family and kids i don't like that feeling
My 2013 ram has a constant vibration which starts at around 40mph and continues all the way up to 75+ mph. I've replaced all 4 tires 3 times. The last set are michelin. On all 3 sets of new tires i had them balanced a total of over 15 times. Had road force testing done on the newest set 5 times. I still feel the vibration. I bought the tires and had them road force balanced by a national tire chain. Then i took the truck to a local dodge dealer/service center. They road force balanced the tires twice and told me the problem wasn't the tires or rims. Then i took the truck back to the store where i bough the tires, they road force balanced them again and still i feel the vibration. The service managers at both locations said that they personally drove the truck for a road test and they both said they couldn't feel the vibration. Believe me, it really shakes. It's annoying and i'm sure it's not good for the truck overall. The truck has only 122,000 miles on it and has been vibrating for about 100,000 miles. I bought the truck new and purchased the unlimited warranty. Unlimited. This problem should be covered by the dodge warranty, so i don't understand why the dealer wouldn't get to the root of the problem. I really like the truck, but this vibration problem is making me very angry. Is there a recall that addresses this problem? if not, what should my next step be? thank you in advance for your consideration and help.
My vehicle shifted into reverse by itself after i shifted it to park.also, it makes a strange noise in the steering column when i try to shift from park into gear. Sometimes it clunks very hard into reverse. Luckily i was at a stop with the breaks on.
Vehicle was in park running for about twenty minutes when all of a sudden the rotary shifter shifted into gear (no one in vehicle), accelerated and went forward crashing into the house.
I bought this truck in august 2016 in missouri at a used car dealer. When i was notified i had a recall on my vehicle i took it to the dealer. The dealer refused to fix any recalls on the vehicle because i was built in canada. I was not told the vehicle was from canada when i bought it, nor did i know i wouldn't be able to do recalls. So basically i have to drive around in a unsafe vehicle because of this.
Cruise control set at 65 which was legal speed for the road, attempted to disengage cruise control applied brakes multiple times and truck would not slow down and brakes would not engage resulting in collision with another vehicle. No documents available at this time to upload. *dt *dtconsumer reported it to nhtsa.
I agreed to purchase this truck, but it had a recall on the tailgate. When i got home i couldn't quite use the tailgate. The dealer is saying to you the national highway that they fixed it and they will get paid for it. I as the customer will have to fight or have troubles down the road, literally! they checked off the repair and have been rushing me to sign over the title. Garber saginaw, mi is the dealer
Exhaust manifold warped and bolts broke, causing risk of co^2 contamination in passenger compartment. The above listed issue is recognized as a "known issue" on the fca's mopar recall check tool.multiple forums document ongoing recurrences with with certain years of the ram 1500,https://www.ramforum.com/threads/recall-no-more-5-7l-exhaust-manifold-bolts.117041/ the problem has been inspected, diagnosed and acknowledged by mopar ram service technicians at charlie's dodge in maumee, ohio.audible knocking sound from engine compartment was noticeable, with zero warning indicators to alert to a problem. Previous technicians pacified me with statements that indicated that the knocking noise was a typical ram truck sound that goes away after the motor warms up. (but it never goes away)
Defrost does not work, it is currently blowing cold air. This makes it extremely difficult to see on cold mornings. I've almost been hit twice pulling out of my road. I've taken it to 2 shops both gave me 2 different expensive answers but both say it's a common issue. I've looked online and it is in fact a common issue, and no one has a definite fix. So i can spend $1500 to 'maybe fix the issue, or spend $2300 and replace the whole system.
My 2013 ram1500 had a vehicle recall for the transmission shifter locking pin.as a result of this defect, my gearshift shifted gears when the brake pedal was not depressed and as a result my truck is now stuck in 4th gear.this damage that was caused as a result of faulty equipment presents a safety hazard because the truck has no response time and can not keep up with the flow of traffic.nor can the truck effectively transit any road resembling an appreciable incline due to be stuck in 4th gear. Thei brought my truck to the dealer (cars plus guam) yesterday regarding ram recall t79 and detailed all of this to them.they refuse to address the issue, and have not resolved other issues with the body control module.i know see online that they have closed out my recalls listing them as repaired.they have called me to come pick up the vehicle.but i am not at all satisfied that all proper actions and manufacturer repairs have been completed.i am still stuck with an unsafe operating condition as a result of defective manufactured equipment.
On 10/6/2015, i had my nephew in my truck while i was installing his car seat. The car was not running, the keys were in my pocket. As i was installing the carseat , he was able to pull my shifter out of park causing the vehicle to roll backwards down the street. As i jumped into passenger side to reach the brake, the front passenger door hit a brick mailbox and caused damage to the door and front passenger side fender. The brake shift interlock that should keep this from happening is not functioning in my vehicle, after the vehicle was stopped from rolling, i got back in to see what happened and i can clearly move my shifterout of park and into reverse, neutral and drivewith the truck turned off and withoutdepressing the brake.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park and crashed into another vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not parked on an incline. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged, but still driveable. The contact called fresno chrysler dodge jeep ram at 866-275-2896 (located at 6162 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an inspector to investigate the failure. The contact was not provided a report of the investigation. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. *as'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).'
The issues have been with the truck's cruise control. Initially it would shut off when the '+' button was pressed 2x rapidly or would not operate at all. It would resume functioning when i would pull over and restart the truck. The issues however has escalated to a serious safety issues. On the morning of 7/28/2014, the cruise control would not shut offor disarm. I could cancel and/or press the brake pedal to slow down, butthe system would not disarm or turn off.a visit to the dealer verified the issue and a 2014 model was taken for a test drive and it did not replicate same issue. Having the cruise control unexpectedly disengage or have it not disarm is a serious traffic and safety hazard.the exact same behavior is documented in this youtube video and is not an unknown occurrence to the manufacturer. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afc4y2grqzo.
I took my truck in 3-4 weeks ago because of an alarming issue of the truck surging forward at higher and higher speeds after acceleration. It would not stop even after braking. I had to shut off the truck. Theysaid there was a speed control related recall and replaced some module. Both happened going 50+ mph on a crowed highway.it happened again twice yesterday during accelertion. Very scary and unsafe. I'm afraid to use my vehicle. Barely avoided accidents each time.
After a weekend of camping i loaded up the truck and was on my way home doing approx 45-55 mph. I stop at a red light and as soon as i get a green i proceed to accelerate except i have no acceleration. I looked down and see "service throttle control". My vehicle has now entered limp mode leaving me to drive 120 miles home on the interstate at 15-25 mph with very limited acceleration if any. Also 3 weeks before this i had sparatic acceleration at stoplights almost as if my truck wanted to jump into the back seat of the car ahead of me. I did not think too much of this as it only happened a hand full a time and thought it to be fuel in the lines but now that ive done my research i nkow this to be the issue. This is a very unsafe condition and needs answers.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 57 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and would not release. The contact applied both feet in an attempt to depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would not stop accelerating and there was a complete loss of brake functionality. The contact managed to pull off the road and placed the vehicle in the park position. The contact smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke rising from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to bill marsh chrysler dodge and jeep (408 west miles road, kalkaska, michigan 49646, 231-258-9192) to be diagnosed, but there were no warning indicators illuminated or diagnostic trouble codes present. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. Updated 10/9/18
On august 26th i was traveling in my truck at about 58mph with the cruise control on.as i entered a 45mph speed zone i tapped the brake pedal to disengage the cruise. The truck maintained speed so i pressed the brake pedal many times with the truck not slowing down.i then had to hit the brakes quite hard to slow down. While doing this i noticed a message come up on the info screen which read service electronic throttle control. After stopping i checked to see if something like a floormat was pressing on the accelerator pedal, which there was not.this same situation happened again on august 30th.i contacted south lake motors, the local ram dealer to schedule an appointment for sept. 4.i took my truck in and they found a code in the computer, but could not find anything wrong.in the following 2 weeks the same thing happened two more times as i tried to slow down from a speed of between 55 and 60mph, except i did not have the cruise on.they looked it over again on sept 19 and decided to put a new accelerator pedal in it on sept. 20th.the next day it stuck again as i tried to slow for a truck turning in front of me, almost causing me to rear end that vehicle.sept 27th i took it back in and they still could not find anything wrong.on oct 7 i once again dropped my truck off at the dealer and they kept it for 5 days trying to duplicate the issue.they could not find the problem.on oct 13 while traveling at 45mph i let off the accelerator pedal and the truck maintained speed, i had to slam on the brakes to slow it down to negotiate a corner without wrecking.this has happened two time since then.on oct 21st i took it back to the dealer and they installed a data recorder to record the events.the mechanic and other dealership employees have told me this truck is not safe to drive.i have called chrysler daily telling them this vehicle is unsafe.
I was driving my 2013 dodge ram 1500 and as i was coming to a stop. When i began to cost out onto the road i hit the accelerator the was a huge engine rev but no power as i looked to the shifter on the dash the d was flashing orange had to put my foot on brake shift to n and then wait for a few seconds to shift back into d and pull away. Had another vehicle been coming i would have been in bad shape. This is at least the 4th or 5thtime it has happened and have been to dealer and they say never had any other complaints.
As i was driving to work this morning i had my cruse control set at 65mph. I reached the normal point in which i turn the cruse control off every morning due to an approaching intersection and the cruse control buttons on the steering wheel would not function. I hit the brake peddle and the cruse still would not shut off. I was able to get out of the turn lane and proceed through the intersection, which was luckily green, and shifted the vehicle into neutral and shut if off. Upon starting the vehicle back up the cruse control buttons will not function. I tried again this afternoon and they are working just fine. Ever since the wire harness was replaced a few years ago there have been issues with the volume controls for the radio but this is the first time i have had any issue with the cruse control. What if this would have happened at a busy intersection with a red light?
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 02/04/16*ljsee also odi 10806974.*dsyupdated 5/9/18
After coming to slower speeds (45 mph) from highways speeds (75) my vehicle was driving by itself without my foot on the gas.this has happened multiple times and it keeps a constant speed of 35 mph. The furthest i have driven like this is 2.5 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the cruise control became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the switch and wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
I was sitting in my truck in front of a convenience store for 20-30 minutes with the engine running while i caught up my texts and calls. When i got ready to leave i put my foot on the brake and put the vehicle in reverse. I glanced my mirrors and looked over my right shoulder and started to ease my foot off of the brake as i've done many times in the past. The next thing i know, i'm moving forward as if i had stomped on the accelerator and i crashed through the framing and glass of the store front. As i was penetrating the structure of the store i tried to put the vehicle into park and i was pushing on the brakes. Then the truck reverses and i realize i'm headed towards the gas pump and possibly other customers. All this time i was pushing on the brake and i would let off and hold them again. The engine was revving at what sounded to be the maximum then it would drop for just a bit and rev again. When i was headed for the gas pumps after leaving the building i pulled the vehicle shifter down to drive because it wouldn't go into park and i was in such a state of panic i hadn't thought to turn off the ignition. I was holding on for dear life to the steering wheel and letting go of it just didn't occur to me. After putting the vehicle into drive and running into the building for the second time, the engine dropped back to an idle and i put it into reverse and slowly backed out of the damaged storefront, put the truck into park and shut it off.i thought about it after it was over and even if i had inadvertently placed the truck into drive, letting my foot off of the gas pedal would have allowed the truck to merely bump into the concrete stopping block stopping it, it felt like the truck had a mind of its own.
While driving my trucks dash will go blank, the vehicle shuts off and then resets. The last time this occurred, when the vehicle reset the throttle came back on wide open and almost caused a loss of control. I reacted by manually shutting down the vehicle and coming to a rest on the shoulder of the road. Once i restarted the vehicle all was ok. I was only a mile form the dodge dealer and returned it to them for a diagnosis. Again, nothing found. This has happened several times (dash resetting while driving approximately 10 times in the last 2 months) but only once has it came back on full throttle. I have been to the dealership three times for the dash resetting just to have them tell me they cannot duplicate the incident. This is a valid safety issue and needs to be addressed. After reviewing the dodge ram forums, i notice several people with the same issue.
While accelerating the throttle goes all the way to the floor and accelerates on its own.it sticks, and will not slow down the only way to stop the vehicle is to turn it off or take out of gear which revs the motor.
Check engine light, lightning bolt light and service electronic throttle control error message comes on approximately 40-50 miles after refueling. Truck goes into limp mode then clears itself after starting 4 or 5 times over the period of a day or two. Dealer can't locate the problem. Has happened 4 times now. Dealer has updated software, replaced gas tank, replaced gas cap, and replaced tps. Same issue is still happening.
I pulled into the driveway behind 2 parked cars. I stopped and put my truck in park and when i took my foot off the brake the truck revved up and went forward, i stepped on the brake to stop the truck, but the brakes failed to stop the truck from running into the 2 cars. As i kept pressing the brake the truck's engine was revving and the tires were burning rubber, i kept pressing the brake and the truck would not stop it was out of control. The truck rammed into both cars pushing one of them into the side of the neighbor's yard. All this happened while the truck was in park. I pulled back to reverse so i could get off the car and when i took my foot off the brake the truck continued revving this time going in reverse, again i kept pressing the brake, but the truck would not stop it was out of control. It went in a half circle going into the neighbor's front yard knocking down a 6 inch wall, some bushes and running into a tree. The truck stopped and turned off by itself after hitting the wall, the bushes and the tree. This incident caused a lot of damage and totaling one of the cars. I don't know what caused the truck to go forward while in park, the brakes not to work and the engine revving up. I believe the parts affected are the brakes, the power train and speed control.
2013 ram 1500.consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration.see also odi 10809633. *dsythe consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated upon putting the vehicle in drive. The vehicle ended up in boulders that were near the consumer's home. Updated 07/18/2017
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. Once the vehicle reached a certain speed, the vehicle jerked forward and accelerated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v459000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
When traveling with the cruise control on, set or not, some times when pressing the resume button, the cruise controlshuts off completely. Requiring you to get your foot on the gas fast. This can be a problem when navigating traffic, and using the cruise to bump up the speed a couple on mph, and instead you just lost some, and the guy behind you thinks you are a jerk for pulling in the passing lane and slowing down. That is if he notices and don't run in to you first. Or you settle back into traffic hit the resume, take your foot off the pedal, and then realize you are slowing down very fast. I don't know how often this has happened but i would guess over 100 time so far. At first i thought i was inadvertently hitting the off button, then i saw my thumb was now where near the off button when it happened. It has been doing this from new.
I was returning home from a short trip on the interstate and i had just made a turn on the street we live on when i heard a ding sound.my wife and i noticed that there was a message on the display that showed, "service electronic throttle control".it stayed on only a second and disappeared.i didn't really notice any effect to the driving capability, but this is the first time that message has appeared and i notice that there are two similar complaints posted here about the same message.i think i'll go to the dealership and at least let them know about it and see what they do.i had been using my cruise control on the way back from my trip which i normally do use and i note that in at least one of the other complaints the person was using theirs too.at the time of the message i wasn't using cruise but like i said, i had been.
Engine check, traction control, anti-skid lights comes on with a message throttle control requires service. The engine losses all power or stalls making vehicle difficult to control, stop and get out of traffic. I have replaced the throttle control while the check engine light was on , it did not correct the problem.after the truck sits for a day or two all problems clear. 4-23-2019 is my third incident in 4 months.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle accelerated to 85 mph without warning. The contact called wallace chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 2755 se federal hwy stuart, fl 34994) and scheduled a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 32212838. The failure mileage was 60,484.
Keyfob does not work properly. It opens the truck on its own and keeps trying to open all time when keyfob is near.
There is a spring in the steering colum that allows the air bags, volume control, cruise control, heated steering wheel, and anything else located on the steering wheel to work. It broke not covered under warranty should be a recall safety issue.
Controls (cruise, gear up/down) on steering wheel non-operable.dealer diagnostics say clockspring (pn 68110740ae) is bad.
Cruse control stop working also driver door master switch stop working except the 2 back windows
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the cruise control disengaged without warning. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was called and the contact was waiting for a supervisor to call him back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook uncontrollably whenever the rear windows rolled down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,741.
Wipers are on with truck off had to pull fuse.
The heater core was leaking. Driving on the expressway in the middle of winter the heater core started leaking and my windows instantly fogged over not allowing me to see out of the windshield or side windows. I had to pull over to the shoulder to clear my windows. After that i noticed that i had little to no heat in the truck and started to smell the antifreeze inside of the truck. Called dealer they quoted $1200-1500 for repair. I asked if they had issues with that happening and they stated that they would get 2-3 trucks every winter. I had the repair done by a independent shop which was cheaper. Also have a co work with same truck year and a week after mine went so did his.
Non of the gauges work in the steering column including gas rpm and speed. The wipers run non stop and can't be turned off. Blinkers don't which is dangerous to drive. We have had it into the mechanic and the could not find what was wrong. Huge bill no answers useless van. The gage says no bus. This happens all the time.
Defrost does not work, it is currently blowing cold air. This makes it extremely difficult to see on cold mornings. I've almost been hit twice pulling out of my road. I've taken it to 2 shops both gave me 2 different expensive answers but both say it's a common issue. I've looked online and it is in fact a common issue, and no one has a definite fix. So i can spend $1500 to 'maybe fix the issue, or spend $2300 and replace the whole system.
No heat on driver's side coming from any vents. Visibility affected in cold weather. First noticed around october 22, 2018 when heater was turned on while driving on highway. Continued when in town and stationary.
No heat on drivers side
My multi-function display on my 2013 ram 1500 has gone blank.this is a critical safety device because i have lost the use of my backup camera which is invaluable on this large vehicle.i have already bumped into small objects while in reverse, which i would not of if my display was working. And by the grace of god, i have narrowly adverted a more serious accident.the display also shows other non-critical functions, such as the radio and navigation, but i am bring it to the attention of the ntsb because of the so important back up camera that provides a very important safety feature, enhancing the drivers rearward visibility.i have checked the fuses and tried resetting the computer by disconnecting the battery, but this did not fix the problem.the dealer says that the display unit needs to be replaced at aridiculous cost.the dealer said this is a common problem with the 2013 ram 1500.my personal research online confirms this throughout the message boards.please see the following link:http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/new-ram-1500-owners-report-radio-problems/i am requesting the ntsb to look into this important safety problem before someone gets hurt or killed, and to order an immediate recall by ram to fix this critical safety problem and manufacturer defect.thank you.
Driving down the highway on a rainy day with wipers on, suddenly they freeze in the middle of the windshield and do not respond to on/off or the different levels, they sit stuck in the middle of the windshield. After roughly 10 minutes i turn them on to full speed and they work, but the homing position now has them sitting straight up and down (think of school bus), instead of laying down per usual. I have been unable to fix this issue and forums all around have complaints regarding this particular issue, some worse some not. The wipers freezing could have caused an accident had inclement weather been an issue or the rain was coming down harder decreasing visibility.
Heat blows out of the passengers side vents and defroster but not the drivers side.this creates visibility problemsas the wind shield fogs easily and frequently.
Bought the pickup in january 2016 one previous owner everything original the passenger side headlight connector pin needs tightened constantly because the low beam high beam loses connection and won't come on unless you pull headlight and tighten the connector pins.it happens at various times in various situations while driving it will also flicker on and off. Parklight works fine. I don't know actual date because it is so frequently so the date is an estimate. The speed varies also first time i was at 65 on freeway.
I started noticing my drivers side headlight flickering for a few days and now the low and high beam lights are both out. I attempted to replace the bulbs and realized they were fine. The day after, the windshield wipers turned on by themselves and now my driver side window wont roll down. I've been told that it is my (tipm) totally integrated power module and it will cost around $800 or more to replace. So i did some research and cannot believe how many people are having to pay this much money for a faulty part and from the sounds of it, im lucky to have the little problems i do. Reports of peoples vehicles stalling, not starting, airbags not deploying, etc.. How is this not a recall?peoples lives could be at risk.
While driving my dog stepped on the window button which i thought was in the lock position and the window opened. I now know the window in the front does not lock, but this certainly distracted me the road putting me in a dangerous situation. I now keep him in the back but it is still a problem when kids are in the car and i have to look two ways at the same time.
Inside rearview mirror needs to be readjusted daily. -- first complaining to dealer was 1-24-13, 2665 miles.dealer ordered mirror and replaced on 1-31-13.new mirror had same problem.second complaining 2-26-13, 3799 miles.chrysler response: known issue by chrysler -- "rearview mirror loses adjustment after a few days.inspected mirror.checked for applicable tsb's.tech tips and star online cases.chrysler responded to requests for technical assistance but offered no solution at this time.suggesting that harsh/rough road conditions may affect the mirror's ability to retain its adjustment.this is considered a normal condition and no attempt to repair it should be made."i informed the local dealer that was an unacceptable response.third complaint 5-16-13, 8974 miles.dealer response:"inspected mirror for defects.road tested.no problems found.no updated parts available."inside rearview mirror provides visibility that the outside mirrors do not, particularly in reduced visibility when outside mirrors are fogged, frosty, or icy.made a 2,775 mile trip from maryland to the michigan upper peninsula and mirror had to be adjusted a few times daily on the drive up and back.made a 2,050 mile trip from maryland to florida and mirror had to be adjusted a few times daily on the drive down and back.this issue becomes a hazard when the driver finally realizes they are moving their head to get a safe view in the rearview mirror.rearview mirrors are a basic safety feature of all motor vehicles on the road.they need to be reliable.a driver not realizing this mirror is out of adjustment until having to crane their head to get a safe view in the rearview mirror is quite distracting.driver distractions while driving at interstate speeds is a safety hazard. A vehicle traveling 70 mph is going 102+ feet per second - any distraction is hazardous.
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked on an incline in the driveway, it began to roll back. The rear driver side tire rotated while the vehicle was rolling back. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The technician stated that when the vehicle was in park, only one of the wheels would lock. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,500. Updated 03/16/16*lj
The spare tire mount wore out at 91k miles. Mopar refuses to repair the item despite the fact that they acknowledge it is both a safety hazard and a non-wearable item.
Good year wrangler sr-a tires on my ram 1500. I had a blow out of the drivers rear tire while driving at highway speed. Called goodyear and they want me to have the tire inspected. This is the second tire that blew out in the past 5 months. The latest time it was the drivers front tire that blew out and control was lost causing me to strike another vehicle. I called goodyear who told me there was a recall on this model tire but not in my size. They requested i send the tire back to them for inspection which i did but they claimed the tire was lost and gave me a good faith check to cover my insurance deductible. When i called goodyear after yesterday's incident they told me they can check the remaining tires that are on my truck but they may not replace them till they blow out. I expressed my concerns with safety being an issue and they apologized that i get that way and told me they will try and do their best. I feel since two of the four tires blew out they should replace all of them and admit there's a problem with that tire and add it to the recall.
Grinding from left wheel. Vibration from left wheel. Front left bearing hub assy. Bad.
The passenger front headlight keeps burning out its happened 3 times while i was driving. The dash screen keeps saying services tire pressure system these things have been happening for about 4 months . The vehicle was in motion on a highway at night.
The passenger side front wheel bearing was iniquitously greased at time of manufacture, causing failure without warning,and the front wheel came off, damaging the upper and lower control arms,break caliper,rotor, hub and wheel assembly, causing the truck to go out of control with no breaks. I have observed similar complaints on makeitsafer.com ,this is a lie safety issue and could have caused a fatal accident had this happened on the highway. Fortuitously it happened on a city street at 35 mph, with no warning
My tpms indicator dash light continues to illuminate and then turn themselves off at their own choosing.i confirmed my tire pressure readings are accurate with a pressure gauge and my tire pressure is below the tire or vehicle door frame recommended tire air pressure. There is no bearing on whether or not the ambient air temperature is above or below a certain temperature.my tires are oem stock tire size recommended for my vehicle.i replaced the tpms devices when i bought my new tires 1.5 years ago.
Purchase truck from a1 imports and dealer said that he done safety and he will provide new tag with spare wheel. When i received truck and next day when i checked spare wheel, it is way bigger spare wheel then regular 4 wheel. I drove 300 mile and brake pad from front passenger totally gone and damage front passenger rotor to. When i did complain about it to dealer, he didn't say anythings to change and i went there with new rotor and brake pad so he just replace it. I purchased this truck on dec-2-2020 and i got temp tag until jan-2-2021 and he told me that i will get my one year tag in mail within time but till today is 6-jan-2021 and still i am waiting for my tag. I have been talking with dealer since jan-2 from every day and he is making excuse that he will get tomorrow but his tomorrow will never come yet. And i am not able to use my truck since 4 days. I have all text msgs regarding this and he is not responding as dealer responsibility. I think this is not a good practice as a dealer who is selling cars in greenvillearea in nc. As he give me truck with tire condition and brake condition which is consider as main safety issue and he has authorized safety inspection license for his shop. This is not good for other people. I am upload my spare wheel pic which i have it that i am going to upload
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