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The 2016 ram 1500, was involved in a roll over collision. No air bags were deployed during the rollover event..updated 02/02/17 updated 09/18/2017
The contact works for a company that owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while an employee was driving the work vehicle at 50 mph, the employee hit another vehicle that had ran a stop light while making a left turn. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact stated that the employee sought medical attention the day after the accident for stiffness to an unknown body part. The other driver was taken away by ambulance and was treated for unknown injuries. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene back to the employee's place of business.the contact was unaware if the dealer or the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. *dt*dt*dtconsumer stated vehicle is owned by the usps and was only reporting it.
Truck proceeding at about 30-35 miles per hr. On a main city street when a car traveled directly in front of it due to its failure to stop at a stop sign on a side street. Front of truck crashed into car. Extensive damage to front of truck resulted. Questioning why no deployment of air bag in this head- on crash.truck's driver hit steering wheel with forehead and was knocked unconscious for a brief period of time. Neck and hip injuries were likewise sustained.driver of truck was ambulanced to nearby hospital for tests and observation. Driver of truck was wearing seatbelt at time of collision. Police report not yet available. Accident occurred 4/3/17 in the evening.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The crash caused the contact's vehicle to roll over a couple of times, as well as go over a guardrail before crashing down. None of the air bags deployed and there were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The fire department was at the scene, but the contact was unsure if a fire report was filed. The driver and three passengers sustained injuries that required medical attention. The rear driver's side passenger was fatally injured. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The dealer (fields chrysler dodge jeep in sanford, fl) was contacted, but did not provide much information. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent investigators to inspect the vehicle. The contact did not hear from the manufacturer again. The failuremileage was 5,500. Updated 08/16/17*dt*dt
Air suspension has never worked properly during winter months. Had compressor replaced in 2-2018. In the last year i have experienced a minimum of 12 instances where the vehicle will not adjust ride height which i have photos of. When i purchased my vehicle no one told me it would not function properly during the cold months.most recently i was in to have the auto park recall taken care of. Since this update my truck is total crap. I have lost 3mpg in fuel mileage, the truckss shift pattern and running rpm's have changed and it drives like i'm towing something. When i returned to the dealer i was told to get and after market programmer to solve the issue. Really! so when i go in the next time they can void my warranty.my truck ran like a beast before the update and averaged 18.5 mpg, today i am averaging 14.7 on the same exact trip. Something is definitely wrong with this program.
Air bag did not deploy.traveling on city street going straight auto from left hit me making left hand turn.stuck front left bumper i was going about 32 mph.no air bag deployment.
Takayuki recall-alerted by dealer that airbag wiring has an electrical wiring short in it. This determined as of 3-15-2018
My son had a 2016 ram 1500 and was in a head on collision driving approx 40 mph. Thankfully he was okay. I saw the report this evening about new air bag recalls and want you to know his airbags did not inflate when he crashed. Needless to say we were shocked. I questioned state farm, the palm beach county sheriffs office and the state farm body shop. My question to all of them was who would bring this issue to the proper gov't authorities. The vehicle was totaled so i no longer have the vin. I am sure we can get the vin from state farm. The accident was only a few months ago, so i am sure you can still get your hands on the vehicle. The date below is an estimate.
The original problem happened earlier in january of 2019. I opened my vehicle and upon starting it, i began to put my seat belt on i noticed the tension on the belt was non existent. In fact i had to "help" the belt back down into the pulley. It has not worked since. Shortly afterwards my air bag light came on on my dash. I have received multiple factory recall postcards in the mail at my new house listing my vin/vehicle as well as issues with the seat belt and air bag system. Upon receiving these postcards, i followed the instructions as it stated on the card and called two local ram service centers: brunswick auto mart 3031 center rd, brunswick, oh 44212 (330) 460-0721(authorized ram service center) and spitzer chrysler dodge jeep ram cleveland 13001 brookpark rd, brook park, oh 44142 (216) 267-2100. The brunswick service center refused to acknowledge the recalls as they pertain to my vehicle and told me that i would be charged. The brook park service center told me that my vin was not coming up in their system. I still receive the vehicle recall postcards from fiat-chrysler-dodge-ram however my local service centers refuse to fix the issues because i didnt purchase from them. I originally purchased this vehicle out of state. I have also has problems with my turn signal lamp consistently going out. I purchased the vehicle with less than 15,000 miles on it. It now has a little over 30,000 miles.
Air bags did not deploy after accident on dec17 2017 was hit in left front and left side of truck. My wife were both injure due to air bags did not deploy. Contact dodge corp. Office have not heard nothing from them as of date was hit in traffic.*dsy.
I was involved in a front end collision on 4-23-2018. At 60mph, my airbags failed to deploy. I filed a complaint with chrysler (case# 33961416). They sent an investigator to download the information from the computer. The investigator reported that the airbags was working at the time of the collision and that i was not traveling fast enough for it to deploy. When they refused to provide me with a copy of the report, i hired my on investigator to download the information from the computer. My investigator found that chrysler's report was 100% incorrect. His report states that i was traveling around 60mph and the airbags failed. He even provided photos of the steering column that shows the airbags tried to deploy but failed. Chrysler has refused to contact my investigator and has advised me to stop calling about this issue because they have closed the case. I filed a complaint with the oklahoma attorney generals (case # cc-18-1759) which was transferred to your office on 10-23-2018. John (phone #202-366-8833) from your office call me a few weeks ago to get the vin number from the dodge that i wrecked. Please forgive me if this is not the correct way to pursue this situation. If this case is still under investigation and i need to be patient, that's exactly what i will do. Please advised that i can provide you with the entire report that my investigator has. Thank yousee also 11149428.*dsy *dt *dt *dt *dt consumer stated vehicle was totaled andhe does not want fca to have a copy of my report'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 owned a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a telephone pole. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest that required medical attention. The contact stated that there may have been smoke under the hood. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would send an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The failure mileage was 33,980. *dt
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended in a crash. Upon impact, the seat belt failed to retract and none of the air bags deployed. The contact's body struck the steering wheel. The driver sustained injuries to the hands and head. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and parked after the crash. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
Was involved in a head on collision in which i lost control of the vehicle on the highway in the rain and hit the concrete median twice.the bumper was pushed back to the tire and the airbag switch was tripped but didn't deploy.immediately after the accident i received an email from the vehicle vhr diagnostics system stating that the vehicle recently noticed a airbag alarm light and issued me a recall after the fact.
During a rollover accident while traveling on a rural highway the airbags did not deploy even though the seatbelt tensioners which i've been told are part of the airbag system were deployed. The service airbag light is on and flashing in the truck after the accident. This vehicle is part of an upcoming recall ram trucks has known is a serious safety hazard and done nothing to repair.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the driver was making a left turn into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the driver had to remove the key from the ignition switch in order for the vehicle to stop. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to parkway chrysler (located at 21560 hall rd, clinton township, mi 48038). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000....updated 11/15/17 updated 11/28/2017
During cold weather (below 0) the air ride suspension does not work. It freezes up and creates a dangerous driving condition on rough or uneven roads.the vehicle bounces and looses traction to the road and could cause an accident to occur.
2016 dodge ram, consumer writes in regards to faulty airbags. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle was involved in a crash where. The airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer was notified and investigated the airbag, but did not contact the consumer with a solution.*dt. See also 11171613. *dash *jp *dad*jp*jp *dt *dt *dtconsumer stated vehicle was destroyed.
Takata recall i was in an accident and my front end airbags did not deploy and i hit the steering wheel.
Side curtain and driver seat airbag deployed while driving about 10 mph after pulling out of the gas station. There was no collision. I reported the situation to ram and they told me sorry about your luck, were not taking care of it.
While traveling on i-5 south at approx. 65 mph, using the cruise control, the vehicle suddenly sped up and the driver was unable to decrease the speed of the vehicle causing the driver to veer west off into the dirt shoulder striking the dirt embankment and wood fence. The driver sustained major injuries to his face, ankle and pain in chest.the consumer stated the vehicle was scraped before information from the computer was received. The driver became disabled and could no longer work.
A car crossed a double yellow line on a 2 lane road and hit my truck head on. The car was travelling about 40 mph and i was going about 32 mph. All air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to lock allowing me to hit the steering wheel with my chest and right arm. I sustained severs bruising and whiplash. I am still being treated for my injuries. ..updated 07/13/17 ...updated 08/02/17
Takata inflators.my name is [xxx]i was a passenger of a vehicle driven by [xxx] on july 9th 2016.there was myself and 3 other occupants in the vehicle 2 passed away as a result of the accident and myself and another occupant were severely injured.not one air bag went off.i suffer from traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries and many more.i am no longer able to walk and i require 24/7 assistance.this was a rollover crash.i suffered many major injuries.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). ...updated 08/29/17
Driving at approximately 30mph through an intersection on city streets hit another vehicle head-on that was traveling towards me at approximately the same speed. The airbags in my vehicle did not deploy.
I was in the accident january 17, 2018 in my airbags did not go off and it in my seatbelt did not work did not engage so when i hit a truck a leg slipped underneath the brake pedal and got bruised really bad none of the airbags went off in my seatbelt would not hold me in the seat i slid down the seat seat .on february 9 i had to go to the doctor the hospital to emergency i had an embolism through my loan and they think it came from my left leg there's a big clot in my left leg now and in my lov on february 9 i had to go to the doctor the hospital through emergency i had an embolism through my loan and they think it came from my left leg there's a big clot in my left leg now and in my lung,i could not breathe at all because i had no oxygen in my blood because the blood clot but i had over $10,000 of damage on my truck and in the airbag did not go off at all nor did the side airbags go off on january 17, 2018 in north carolina they had a giant snowstorm i came on the road up to the highway in marksville n.c.in the car slid into another truck flipped around three times and landed in the ditchwith the wheels off the groundi didn't realize till after that the bruise on my leg hadcaused the clot.*dsy*
A 2016 ram 1500, was involved in a roll over collision.no air bags were deployed during the roll over event.additionally the airbag control module did not record pre-crash data...updated 10/26/16 ....updated 02/02/17
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's backup camera would not operate properly. The screen was either dark or showed a scrambled image. The contact stated that a software update warning indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to perform the update, but the same warning indicator illuminated and no update occurred. The contact took the vehicle to mike toler chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (5340 hwy 70 w, morehead city, nc 28557, 252-247-2003) and was informed that the backup camera was defective. The camera was replaced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,781.
The original problem happened earlier in january of 2019. I opened my vehicle and upon starting it, i began to put my seat belt on i noticed the tension on the belt was non existent. In fact i had to "help" the belt back down into the pulley. It has not worked since. Shortly afterwards my air bag light came on on my dash. I have received multiple factory recall postcards in the mail at my new house listing my vin/vehicle as well as issues with the seat belt and air bag system. Upon receiving these postcards, i followed the instructions as it stated on the card and called two local ram service centers: brunswick auto mart 3031 center rd, brunswick, oh 44212 (330) 460-0721(authorized ram service center) and spitzer chrysler dodge jeep ram cleveland 13001 brookpark rd, brook park, oh 44142 (216) 267-2100. The brunswick service center refused to acknowledge the recalls as they pertain to my vehicle and told me that i would be charged. The brook park service center told me that my vin was not coming up in their system. I still receive the vehicle recall postcards from fiat-chrysler-dodge-ram however my local service centers refuse to fix the issues because i didnt purchase from them. I originally purchased this vehicle out of state. I have also has problems with my turn signal lamp consistently going out. I purchased the vehicle with less than 15,000 miles on it. It now has a little over 30,000 miles.
Driving home from work 22 august 2019, an 8 mile drive. I went to accelerate to reach posted speed limit after turning off of a side street onto main road. I had no forward momentum when i depressed the accelerator pedal. I attempted several times to manually shift gears thinking it was a transmission issue. The engine would rev up to rpm but still barely any forward momentum. I was losing speed quickly. Something grabbed my attention, not sure if i heard something out of the ordinary but i happened to look out my review and side mirrors and notice a huge plume of smoke exiting my vehicle. At about that same moment, i noticed a low oil pressure light from the instrument cluster. I immediately pulled into a driveway and shut the vehicle off. Once the vehicle was off, i still noticed a large amount of white smoke billowing from under the hood and front wheel wells. At first i thought it to be a coolant hose rupture due to the color of the smoke/steam. I immediately jumped out and opened the hood thinking it was a coolant issue. Right away i noticed a flame at the rear of the engine. I had no access to water where i was located and my only option was to blow it out. It worked for me but probably only because i had got to the fire before it was able to spread too quick. Fire/rescue was dispatched, removed engine cover and noticed smoldering plastic/wire harness and doused with 4-5 cups of water until all traces of fire were gone. Tow truck delivered vehicle to dealership approx 10 miles from where vehicle was disabled. *dt
My truck has under 20,000 miles, and i have had an electrical fire underneath my drivers seat, that caused the whole truck to fill with smoke.less than 2 weeks later, my passenger side front window fell off the track and into the door, during a heavy snowstorm, throwing slush, and snow into my passenger's face. *
My truck rolled back about 6 ft in my drive way while it was parked about 20 minutes after getting out the truck. I moved the truck back and about 20 minutes later it rolled back 4 ft. I then moved it again and put the parking break on with no movement my driveway has a small incline around 3-4%.
My wife, dog and i pulled into a parking lot of a countertop supply store. It was approximately 80 degrease outside so i rolled down the windows to half and left the truck running in park to keep the a/c on for the dog. In this parking lot we were the only vehicle parked near by and there was no parking block in front of the truck. We were in the store approximately 20 min looking for a countertop then went to sit down with the sales specialist. About 5 min into that conversation the secretary in the front yelled "your truck is driving off". I immediately ran out the door to find my truck about 25 yards away and across the main road. The road did not have curbs but did have steep culverts on both sides (note: i would not think a truck at idle would make it up to the road) the truck "took off" per 3 workers that were near by in the lot moving a large slab of granite, and a simi driver was driving on the road stating that both my ram and his tractor hit tires and that's what got my truck to stop. Everyone that witnessed this stated the dog was in the back seat and no one got out of the vehicle. As i approached the truck it sounded to be running at idle and when i grabbed the door handle the locks unlocked as normal. I found the truck in drive and rpm at normal idle range. The truck allowed me to put it back in park. I then restarted the truck, moved it back to the parking lot. The business has security camera footage of this showing how my truck un tampered with went from idle and park for 25ish min to driving across the road and i am currently perusing a copy of the tape. Dealer was contacted and i was told to make an appointment late next week (earliest available) for an inspection, and until then to set the parking brake every time. Truck appears to be driving as normal. The store was around 15 miles away, truck was parked all night leading up to event.
The oem trailer brake controller does not provide enough braking power to a towed trailer. The towed single axle travel trailer weighs just under 4,000lbs fully loaded. All gain and trailer type settings on the controller produce the same level of braking to the trailer at any speed from idle to 25-30mph or faster when using the manual brake lever on the controller. Factory owner's manual describes the process for setting the gain is to move the manual brake lever to full braking so the wheels on the towed trailer lock up at 25mph and then reduce the gain until just before trailer wheels lock up. Ram dealership says that the controller will not lock up the trailer wheels with the manual brake lever because the computer reads the speed of the truck, and if full braking isn't needed, it won't apply it. This is in direct contradiction with the information in the owner's manual. The oem brake controller is not working properly, and this is a huge safety issue because the trailer brakes are not getting the proper amount of power to safely stop the vehicle while towing. The controller will barely send enough braking power to slow and stop the vehicle at idle rolling speeds of 5-10mph. After searching online forums, numerous people are having the same issues with their rams manufactured in model year ranges from 2010 to 2016.
I would like to thank ram with the awesome troubleshooting skills you have provided me with my parking sensors in my 2016 ram. After 6 trips to the dealership replaced almost all the sensors and the control module. Your answer is to turn off your sensors when it's not sunny and dry out because rain!!!! can affect an outdoor sensor. So anytime it rains i need to turn my sensors off and turn them back on when its dry.now explain to me why i would want to buy a fiat/chrysler product.
Faulty key switch. Does not allow key to fully turn off, and has to be retried, sometimes 3 times. Something like black piece inside keyhole sticks. Truck is 3 yrs,4 months old, and has only 18253 miles on it. It is past bumper to bumper, but this sure seems awful premature to fail. I am guessing it is safe to drive when the key goes in, just make sure it shuts off properly.
The fuel gage intermittently drops to zero fuel whe the tank is approximately half full or less. Based on numerous searches this is a common problem. This should be a safety recall item.
Vehiclestalled out while driving at low speed in the city.tried to restart then began sputtering and ultimately died . Vehicle was towed to a repairshop and was told it was a bad fuel relay found in thetipm system.
While driving the truck back fire pouring smoke pulled over open hood saw flames move to safetyfiled complaint with fca they sentan arm chair investigatorwho said investigating he found nothing that shows no responsibilityfor fcatheystated even though there is recall that warns of fire hazard does not mean it is there fault.so far they do not have repair parts to fixand for meit is to late truck was destroyed by the fire fire fca needs to be held accountable.
Two times in the last month when we enteredthe noted vehicle the dash lights came on as expected but when the ignition button was pushed to start the vehicle dash became totally black an the vehiclewould not start like there was no electric power , after about a minute all dash lights came on again and the vehicle was able to be started. Immediately after the first time i took it to a dealer and was informed they could not find the real problem,i am taking it to a different dealer tomorrow for the same situation.
As i was driving, after turning a corner, accelerating about 40 mph the engine violently shook, truck lost engine power. Dead.after towing back to dealer, the fault code indicated the sensor ring failed (recall w58). That was mid-september 2020.the truck was in same dealership for most time since last week of august 2020 with emissions problems.so far, all have been covered by warranty.dealer has provided me with transportation, but i have not had my vehicle to drive, with no end in sight.lockwood motors marshall mn has all repair invoices, since they have been warranty covered.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving under 35 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode intermittently. The failures occurred between 500 to 1,000 miles apart without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times, but no failures were found. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
Vehicle loss electricity while running on higway or road, at the beginning it started turning everything off and turning on about 2 or 3 seconds later. Problem started at the beginning of june 2018. Thenon august 18 the car turned off completely and transmission turned to park by itselfmaking aloud grinding sound, car did started again and was taken for service; it happened again on september 3, 2018.
When the engineis shut off and the key removed the ignition portion of the switch does not come out andremains in the lower position in the switch. The key can be used to get the switch to the position to start the truck.this situation does not happen all of the time. The dealership said that they could not duplicate theproblem..
Driving on a highway at 60 m/h engine start smoking and caught on fire without any previous alert or check engine light on after i pullover and lift the hood to inspect the smoke.
I've had chronic problems with the back up camera system since i purchased this $60,000 truck. Ram has replaced the camera 3 times and doctored the connection an additional time and it still fails in a few months. Given the size of this vehicle, this is a serious safety concern in an urban environment. Now the head unit itself has failed entirely at 4 years and requires replacement.
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/15 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/22/2016, the vehicle operator found that the battery was malfunctioning. Additionally, the transmission was slipping from 1st to 2nd. The vehicle was towed to the mid county dealership for repairs. Mechanics found that the battery had failed and replaced it. The mechanics also found defects in the transmission system, but were unable to repair it. The mechanics then proceeded to replace the entire transmission system. The vehicle was released to us on 9/7/2016. While this is a single incident for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists entirely of ram 1500, with seven being 2016 models and one 2015 model. Battery failure and transmission failure has been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. While the vehicle was stationary with the engine running, the contact exited while in park and the vehicle began to roll away. The vehicle didn't go into reverse until the contact was 20 feet from the vehicle. The contact's vehicle struck another parked vehicle which caused damage to the driver's side front fender and the driver's door. The vehicle was taken to spitzer chrysler dodge jeep ram of homestead (30101 s dixie hwy, homestead, fl 33032, (305) 363-1645) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that the failure would have to be replicated in order to know what caused the failure. Additionally, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition after stopping the vehicle and placing the shifter in the park position. After three attempts, the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Error code p0463 - fuel level sending unit failure. Seems to happen to everyone right out of warranty... 40k miles, under 3 years old. Was driving on the highway when warning lights and the audible notification started going off. Low fuel warnings lit up too. Fuel level sending unit high voltage failure is the eventual message on the dashboard. It throws one off when that happens, took me a minute to realize that i didn't in fact have a fuel leak and did in fact have plenty of gas.
While driving home, i noticed some noise that ounde like a turbo noise and loos of power. I pulled over immediately shut off engine and poped hood. Looke up and smoke from engine. Opened hood and saw small fire on rear passenger side of engine by turbo housing. Soon the truck was totally engulfed by flames.
2016 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to defective uconnect system in vehicle. *ld consumer sent in additional correspondence. *ldthe consumer stated there was a warranty that was being offered in good faith. The consumer stated the offer was not mutually agreeable.
Fuel sensor fail light came on wirh the check engine light as i am parked, and my truck has a full tank
After i bought my 2016 ram 1500 in february 2019 i noticed my horn and the evic on the instrument cluster stopped working causing me not to be able to read my tpms or oil life or any other evic functions. Also with the horn not working i feel it's a huge safety issue there is a recall for this same issue on previous year models. I have noticed that the lights on the evic and cruise control switches don't illuminate either. By googling the issue it seems there are numerous other ram 1500 owners with the same issue. I feel these are all major safety issues and should be investigated.
The contact leases a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on september 27, 2017. The contact spoke with dodge, chrysler, jeep city (4395 us-130 burlington, new jersey 08016, (609-871-2800) numerous times about part availability. The dealer scheduled a repair appointment; however, when the contact arrived, the dealer stated that the manufacturer did not send the part. The dealer stated that the part would be available in october of 2017. In addition, the contact was unable to program the cruise control. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) on august 18, 2018, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 16,513. Parts distribution disconnect for nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000.
Rear backup camera stops working
While driving the truck at night the lights flicker almost like as if you were flashing your lights at someone in front of you, this truck has been to dealership a total of 16 times for this reason.first they told me it was the way dodge built my truck and that it was normal, then next time we took it in they told me that it was my toll tag, i questioned okwhich is it dodge made my truck this way or my toll tag, we got no response.now they just put my shop in the bay and leave it and do nothing to it for a couple of days then call me and tell me it's ready, yea been caught on camera buddies, see how warranty likes those videos ,y'all charging warranty for the work but your caught on camera doing absolutely nothing to my truck . Good luck
At 61000 miles 'fuel sensor fail' warning light came on and fuel gauge read empty.also fuel low light came on flashing.
After diesel emission modification transmission shifts very rough and jumps vehicle when cold. It sends wheels into spinout when entering roads which can be dangerous. Fuel economy also fell from average of 23-24mpg to below 21mpg. I have taken it to the shop 3 times already. The shop will "reset" the computer, but the issue comes back within a few days. Need a permanent fix.
Extreme lag on acceleration from a dead stop. Extreme lag on freeway while trying to pass or merge. Post the aem emissions recall.
The vehicle is loss of power steering assist at low speeds making it hard to steer the vehicle . Left or right making the driver have to put more effort into steering the vehicle around obsticalls
2016 ram drivers window regulator failure.this the 3 time the nylon clip breaks when there is cold weather. If you get just a little freeze and open the window the clip cracks.the replacement part # is 2387602835. I have owned a vehicle and never had a problem in cold weather. I was told not open your windows in the winter months. Chrysler service says don"t open the window when its below 32 degrees.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the service anti lock brake system indicator illuminated. The vehicle automatically slowed down, came to a complete stop, and shifted into park. The contact attempted to shift the gear back into drive, but was unable to do so. The vehicle was still running when it came to a complete stop. The contact had to have the vehicle towed. In order to place the vehicle on the tow truck, the vehicle had to have a switch underneath the bottom flipped for the vehicle to be attached to the tow truck. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer (telegraph chrysler dodge jeep, 12000 telegraph road, taylor, mi 48180) where the technician informed the contact that the vehicle had to be kept there in order to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was kept at the dealer for four days until the contact was able to regain access. The dealer stated that the failure codes confirmed the failure, but the cause could not be determined. In order to get the vehicle to switch gears, the technician disconnected and then reconnected the battery. Afterwards, the vehicle drove normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated the manufacturer stated that the repair could not be repeated a second time and could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the complaint would not be escalated and was offered a free tire rotation. The vin search revealed there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 26,000.
Parked truck. Turned keyfob to off. Removed and locked vehicle. Noticed vehicle engine was still running. Got back in and tried turning off again. Didn't work. Had to drive for short distance. Tried again. Worked.
Tipm causing fuel pump to operate after ignition is turned off, draining battery, leaving family stranded in remote location.
Radio shuts off without warning, locks up and will only turn back on when shutting off vehicle and restarting it. Headlight flicker on and off while driving. Headlight flicker has done this for 3 months now
Receiving error message and chime warning 'key in ignition' when ignition is in the off position in the key complete removed. Took vehicle to the dealership, service department could not find any fault codes nor replicate the problem. They re-flashed the cpu to correct another problem with this vehicle; however it did not correct the problem. The problem first happen at ~5,000 miles. I captured problem via photo to take to the dealership. As of today the problem still occurs.
The transmission shift knob has failed to keep vehicle in park on at least two occasions. In addition, it is placed too close to the a/c fan control knob. On the first occasion, i placed the vehicle in park from drive, and as i removed my foot from the brake after it was in park, the transmission moved back to drive. Luckily, my foot was still hovering over the brake and i was able to stop the truck. On the second occasion, as i was placing the transmission into park from drive, i placed it into park, heard the transmission disengage, and simultaneously removed my foot from the brake. Again, it jumped back into drive, but my foot was still on the brake and i was able to stop the vehicle. One thing to add concerning the placement as too close to the a/c fan control, i actually reached over as turning to open my door and turned the a/c fan to the left (off) which is the same direction as placing the transmission into park from drive. It didn't feel right and i looked and realized i was controlling the a/c.
Our company leased this vehicle from bayside chrysler jeep dodge on 4/21/2016 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 6/30/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to the bayside dealership. The mechanics determined that the battery failed and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 7/1/2016. On 8/2/2016, the vehicle once again failed to start and warning lights were engaged on the indicator panel. The vehicle was again towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery had failed and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/5/2016. On 10/1/2016, the vehicle failed to start for a third time. The vehicle was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery failed to hold a charge. The battery was once again replaced. The vehicle was released to us on 10/3/2016.
Vehicle completely died in the intersection right after taking off from the stoplight. Could not remove key and it will not shift into park. *dt *dtthe consumer stated vehicle was repaired, a loose battery terminal was the problem.
We have the knob shifter and when he stopped he put it in park (left engine running) he walked behind truck and into store and picked out what he needed and then while he was paying the teller noticed his trucked started moving in reverse so my son ran out to get in truck to stop it but was to late it his a pole which and shattered the window of gas station,i reported it to fca and they inspected it and said no problem but i have video and witness that states it was a couple minutes before it started moving.i have called mr. Kon (fca) 586-274-8162 but he has not returned any of my call which leads me to believe they are hiding something.i did do some research and noticed this is a problem
Dropping boat in water on slight grade ramp. Put car in park and shut down. As i dropped boat from the trailer the truck rolled down the ramp immersing 3/4 of the body in the salt water. No one was behind the wheel. This product has had issues with rollaways
When is raining park or driving passenger brake tail light indicate out, mirror won't close, driver side window won't work, dash board lights will be flashing on/off and buck up camera has a black/ color line screen, front differential has a crack on it.
Engine speed surged while pulling into parking space. Bringing to dealer to have checked. No warning, or codes given. $1500 in damages to my vehicle and probably the same to the parked car in front of me. Worried about my safety now with this sudden acceleration.
Ecm wireing harness
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that when the fuel tank would reach half a tank, the check engine light would illuminate which then would turn into a low fuel light illuminating. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would then immediately read as empty. The contact took the vehicle to douglas jeep chrysler dodge ram (2382 s tamiami trail, venice, fl 34293) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel sensor and gave the contact an estimate of $800.00. The manufacturer was notified and offer him no assistance; they referred him to nhtsa. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. Every time the vehicle came to a complete stop, the contact would depress the brake pedal and the check electric control warning indicator illuminated. The failure caused the vehicle to lose power. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on in order for the vehicle to resume normal operation. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to tom dinsdale automotive chrysler dodge jeep ram (2800 osborne dr e, hastings, ne 68901, (402) 463-3104) and a diagnostic test was performed, but a failure code could not be located. The vehicle was also test driven, but the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,545.
The contact owns a 2016 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the headlights inadvertently turned off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200. Updated 02/07/2017*ctconsumer stated had flickering light issues. Updated 7/11/18
Truck is 5 yes old and the uconnect radio dose not work .tried everything to get it to work it just blinks on and off or gone to a blue screen and then back to the dodge emblem. Called uconnect they say no up dates on it ..
I recently purchased this vehicle from a used car dealer.this has happened 3 times so far.sometimes when putting vehicle in drive or reverse, it will lock transmission in park. A warning flashes that vehicle is not in park.no kidding, i'm trying to drive away, but can't. I made a 3 point turn on a busy street and ended up blocking traffic.after 10 minutes of trying several things if finally started working again. Once, i put it in reverse, started backing up out of my driveway, pushed the brake a few times, then suddenly it locked up in the street.after 10 to 15 minutes of restarting truck, it eventually started working again.if someone driving down the road wasn't paying attention, they would have plowed into me both times.one other time i went to start the vehicle in a parking space and couldn't drive anywhere for 15 minutes until it started working.i haven't spoken to anyone at the dealer yet, but i will soon.from research i have done so far it seems to be the shift interlock solenoid. So far, each time this has happened, the vehicle was stopped to shift gears.the big problem is where it stops is a safety concern.until i can get this looked at, i will need to plan where i park or turn around, so i don't block traffic.
I was driving on the highway, lost power, throttle control error comes on, truck went into limp mode, there are smokes out the back of the truck.i took the next exit to get off the highway. Turn into gas station and engine got cut off. When i pop the hood, saw fire from the top of the engine.i pour my drinks with ice, few water bottles, and my friends drink. *dt *dt
Vehicle stopped starting. Battery got drained and no lights were left on. I drove it in the morning and in the afternoon itwould not start
The evic (electronic vehicle information center) switches do not work so i cannot see safety related issues displayed on the instrument panel. Lights on cruise switch and electronic gear shift do not illuminate nor does the evic control buttons located on the left and right side of steering wheel . I was driving at night and while trying to set the cruise control, because the lights won't illuminate i hit the gear down button and downshifted to 1st on the highway while doing about 55mph almost causing a accident. From researchi've done online i believe it may have a bad clockspring as other owners have had the same issue on the same and similar year models
The tailgate latch and backup camera.the latch does not lock with the key fob or key. At the time this occurred the backup camera stopped working. We no longer can use the camera. You can hear the clicking sound when trying to remote lock the tailgate but it fails to lock.
I have a 2016 ram ecodiesel fully loaded limited 1500 and i have had nothing but problems with it this past year. I have gone to three different dealerships and none of them can fix the vehicle it only has 40k miles on it and is in perfect condition other than now it is overheating and the fan is on constantly. I believe maybe there is a leak in the coolant line? i don't know, the service departments have been useless, i have been to the dealerships with the problem about 10 times. What do i do? it was a very expensive vehicle and i don't think i should have to be going through this. How do i get ram to respond? who do i contact to file a complaint with them?
When i get below 1/4 of a tank i have a fuel sensor failure every time that trows a check engine light
Driver side window off track, can hear motor running, window drops
I am printing this correction in regards to previous information i reported claim #10994989.i reported when ignition button was pushed was incorrect ,should have read , when ignition key was turned.
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/2015 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/18/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not start and the vehicle was brought to the mid county dealership for repairs. Mechanics tested the vehicle and found that the battery was dead and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/26/2016. While this is the only incident on record for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists entirely of ram 1500, with seven being the 2016 model and one 2015 model. Battery and electric failure has been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.
When driving at night the headlights flicker. Does it in low beam and high beam. Has done it with ac on and off. Has done this with heat on and off. I am concerned that with the issue the headlights will go completely out while driving. This can cause a life and death issue. It does it at highway speeds as well as city speed.i noticed this when the vehicle had 751 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph and towing a camper, the brake controller computer failed and the brakes detached warning indicator illuminated. The headlights were turned on and the automatic braking system engaged without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake controller computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Problems for several owners of 2016 ram trucks. They are complaining on a ram truck forum about their windows falling off the tracks and down into their doors. It is mainly happening to the driver's side window and only in cold weather. I tried to roll the window down, motor was working, window stayed in place..when it got a bit warmer, as i was driving, the window fell down. This is very common on the '16 models, my dealer said he has had them in all winter. It's happened twice to mine and the last time we didn't even roll the window down and weren't in the truck.ram designed the window track differently this year and it doesn't work.
There was a nationwide recall on the ecodiesel engine due to a class-action lawsuit.the repair was made and now the truck does not accelerate until the engine warms up.this is very dangerous as you pull out into traffic and the truck does not go.i have almost been hit as truck stalls and then accelerates a full 4-5 seconds later.i will not let anyone else drive my truck now due to this danger.in checking with other owners everyone who has the "update" done per the lawsuit is having the same dangerous problem.to be specific, when the engine is cold, you hit the accelerator, the truck does not accelerate for 4-5 seconds.this causes you to roll slowly into oncoming traffic.
My son was driving south on i-15 towards san diego at 65mph in the travel lane (2nd left most lane) when his new truck suddenly and without warning completely shut itself off. The main screen on the dash prompted to shift into park (the truck was traveling at 65 mph at the time) to restart the truck. He was unable to pull over to the left due to the hov lane being very busy - he traversed three lanes of traffic to the right in a vehicle without power, or steering assist, and an inoperable electrical system. The blinker column switch did not activate the indicator lights. He was able to activate the emergency hazard flasher lights to show his emergent need to stop on the right shoulder.he stopped the truck nearexit 31 on i-15 south. He was able to shift the truck into park and restart the truck. He was forced to continue driving the truck to nas north island san diegobecause he was on the flight schedule for a annual flight evaluation pre- deployment. The vehicle failure could easily have resulted in a fatality if another driver, less able to handle unforeseen dangerous mechanical failures, could have panicked in crowded california traffic. My son states that he has lost confidence in the vehicle, moreover that it is dangerous to the vehicle occupants and individuals who might be involved in a crashed caused by the sudden failure of the vehicle systems.
The horn and the steering wheel controls do not work. The horn will work when locking my vehicle with the key fob but not by pressing the horn. The controls on the steering wheel do not work at all.
I keep having problems with the electrical system in the truck.the plugin areas for electronic devices in the rear passenger keeps burning out fuses.i am also having issues with my cruise control button on the steering wheel acting like it has a short turning itself on and off. This happens when i am driving the vehicle or in the drive way as well.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to start the vehicle after multiple attempts. On another occasion, while driving 30 mph, the headlights ceased without warning. The contact had to use the high beam headlights when operating the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to fremont motor casper (6101 e 2nd st, casper, wy 82609, (307) 462-5508) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle control module was defective. The dealer referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint and have an investigation started. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,500.
Multiple times now my vehicle has been unable to start. After jumping the vehicle, it will stay running. I have taken it to the dealership and left it there for 3 days. (palmen motors kenosha, wi) there were unable to diagnose the problem. In the process, they charged the battery. Within a few weeks, the battery was back dead and the vehicle needs to be jumped to start.the dealership is unable to identify the problem and i have an inoperable vehicle.it is still under warranty. (30,000 miles)
The ignition switch is in a position where it can be bumped by the drivers knee. I was driving the truck, bumped the key fob with my knee, and the truck died.i was traveling at highway speed at night, and the truck completely shut off.this is a significant problem.
28 degrees f this morning.i started truck and let it warm up for 5 min.disengaged the parking brake, put it in drive.as i started to move (3) error messages came up on dash: service shifter, service transmission, service throttle control.i stopped truck, turned it off and then started it again.no error codes; engine warning light on.i droveto work 2.5 miles away.i had to stop at a traffic light and engine just turned off.dash board was flickering.i put truck in park, turned key off and then tried to restart truck.nothing, lights still flickering on dash.i tried to put on hazard lights but no power to them.i tried multiple times to restart truck but to no avail.at some point it wouldn't even let me turn the key to off.it was stuck in the "accessory" position.i did catch an error message on the dashboard that said "no bus".if i was moving when truck shut down i would have gotten into an accident; no power brakes or steering.after about 5 minutes sitting at traffic light, the dashboard lights stopped flickering and the truck appeared to reset itself.at this point i was able to start the truck and get to work.the truck has been in four times for "service shifter" error.on three of the visits the dealer loaded new software into the truck to address this and a few recalls.the last visit (3) weeks ago the software was changed so if the truck is not in park, the driver's door is open, truck is in gear, and the driver's foot is not pressing on the brake pedal the computer will put truck in parkthey also replaced the rotary shifter switch.since that time the service transmission, service shifter and service throttle control error started and has appeared three times.2016 ram express 1500 was bought new in july 2017 and has 15,400 miles on it.i have no confidence in this vehicle as it will leave me stranded at some point.
Power steering, was driving down the road, when the steering wheel was jersey out of my hand. After pulling over, the power steeringindication on dash appeared. I turn of vehical and restarted, steering worked fine. Same incident happened multiple time a few days later as driving down the road. The steering would not be responsive and then work. Now the power steering is out and has not return functional. The vehical has not been inspected as i am afraid to drive to shop and it has almost caused multiple accidents.
Our company leased this vehicle from bayside chrysler jeep dodge on 4/22/2016 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 6/24/2016, the vehicle operator was not able to start the vehicle and it was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics noted that they were able to jump start the vehicle with jumper cables, but malfunction lights came on and the instrument panel started dimming. The mechanics replaced the battery and released the vehicle to us the same day. On 8/4/2016, the engine once again failed to start. The vehicle was again towed to the bayside dealership, where mechanics again found internal failure and once again replaced the battery. The vehicle was released to us on 8/5/2016. On 9/13/2016, the vehicle once again failed to start and was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery was dead and the instrument panel was malfunctioning. The battery was again replaced and a road test was performed. The vehicle was released to us on 9/20/2016.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to produce a fault code. The contact stated that the vehicle was repurchased by the manufacturer, but the failure occurred three times in the replacement vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the service electronic control indicator illuminated and the vehicle would inadvertently decelerate. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the engine; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (tate dodge chrysler jeep, 7429 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 690- 3901) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and ecu/computer needed to be flushed and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/2015 as a part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/18/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not crank and needed jumper cables to start. The vehicle was brought to mid county chrysler for repairs. The mechanics diagnosed a failed battery and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/26/2016. While this is the only incident on record for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists solely of ram 1500s, with seven of them being 2016 models and one 2015 model. Battery and electrical system failures have been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.
Placed vehicle in park as it sat in parking space beside the garage, with drivers side door close to exterior wall. Vehicle was running at the time. I was exiting vehical when it began to move forward. Resulting in my right leg being trapped within the door as the truck door hit the wall of the garage. I was then dragged and crushed between the vehicle and exterior wall of garage, until my body cleared the end of the garage and i was released. Upon inspecting the vehicle i found the transmission was in drive instead of park where i had left it.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While parked outside the house, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. A report was not filed. The vehicle had not yet been towed to the junk yard. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/26/2017*ct consumer stated fire started in the engine compartment because that's the only place the fire was when we first noticed it.updated 7/10/18
Fuel sensor failure warning followed by not showing fuel level and activating the check engine light.
Purchased vehicle april 15, 2016. Since this time when shifting from reverse to drive or park to drive transmissions shudders or slips before moving forward. This now also occurs in when shifting to reverse.on several occasions have shifted from park to drive. Transmission will not engage and indicator light on gear selector switch flashes. Have video.have to replace to park and turn off vehicle and restart to engage transmission. I have had the climate control switch settings on its own. From air conditioning to heat. I have had the speedometer screen start flashing at me while operating on the highway speed that forward or rear park assist is not available. Electric side view mirrors have folded in on their own while operating at highway speeds. On two occasions while in park and runningthe vehicle has shifted into reverse. All incidents have been witnessed by independent witnesses. The service manager at the dealership has witnessed some of these incidents. Fca is aware of the problem and can't seem to fix. These are all ongoing issues.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the fuel gauge went from full to empty. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and all the electrical features shut down. The vehicle was taken to brown motors of greenfield (399 federal st, greenfield, ma 01301) where it was diagnosed that either the fuel sensor or the sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,897.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 15 mph down a hill, all the instrument panel indicators began to blink and the engine shut off. All power was lost and the contact had to stand on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the failure recurred twice while traveling down the hill. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle at the bottom of the hill. The contact parked the vehicle for a few minutes before driving home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 27,800.
Our truck started giving us cranking issues. It would turn over crank and immediately die. We would keep trying and eventually start. At times it wouldnt start. We would call a wrecker to get it towed to mechanic. After it would sit waiting on wrecker it would crank. Finally after fighting with this for 1 year it has been dead for the past 3 months. I have brought it to dealer and they could not diagnose it. It has been at another mechanic and he has not been able to diagnose either.
Eco diesel recall on emissions, and now have safety acceleration or "lack of" from a stop, fuel economy went way down and use of alot def,ram is aware of it and have not fixcheck engine light has been on for past 4 months dealers reset and still comes back on, dealers can't fix and don't know how they stated wait for dodge fcai was dealing with felicia us customer care case number [xxx]fca she had to cancel case instructed by her bosses because their is no fix.*dtconsumer stated failed software was installed which made it unsafe to drive.('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).')
Air suspension compressor failed with truck in motion and the vehicle swerved. Vehicle now sits and drives lopsided. Truck had 59,573 miles when this happened. The internet is full of ram trucks air suspension failing in cold weather regions over and over and over again. The air suspension is not covered under the power train warranty. It doesn't do any good to replace the failed oem components because they just fail in a year or two again. The safest fix is to remove the air suspension system and replace it with shocks and springs.
It losses power the exhaust filter is full even when it was just changed it is a 2016 eco diesel dodge ram 1500
The compressor that operates the air suspension is bad. Upon a little research this seems to be problem with a lot of ram trucks. Especially in cold weather climates. This happened while i wasn't driving it.
On several occasions the backup camera glitches into a static screen or is completely black and won't work.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal became difficult to depress when attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The electronic stability control warning indicator and the brake light remained illuminated. When the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, powered off the engine, and restarted the vehicle, he was able to drive; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to mcpeek's chrysler dodge jeep ram of anaheim (1221 s auto center dr., anaheim, ca 92806, (714) 635-2340), but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Exhaust rear passenger bolts broke last year when vehicle had 60k miles and now has 130k and drivers side rear bolt has broken. Last time the warranty covered it and now my truck is out of warranty to do the driver side. I googled it and it seems to be a problem with 2009 rams with hemi.exhaust leak is fairly loud and goes away as the engine warms up.. Just wanted to see if there is so many clams of this same part (bolt) is or will there be a recall.... Because of the bolt braking they will have to replace the head.. Its like a $3,000 plus job.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle stalled. The oil pressure warning light, the ecm warning light and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the camshaft position sensor was delaminated, and referred the contact to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 119,482.
Exhaust manifold bolts break every 5-6000 miles causing large leak at firewall. Potentially leaking exhaust gases into passenger compartment
I purchased a 2016 ram 1500 in may 2019 with approximately 25k miles on it. A few days after purchasing i noticed a vibration coming from the rear of the truck that's causes the whole bed to shake around 65+ mph. Took the truck to a local shop and the mechanic pointed out to me the driveshaft was wobbling a little when he had the truck on the lift. Took the truck to two different dodge dealers about the issue, the first dealer told me they couldn't replicate the problem. So i went on a test drive with them and all of a sudden the noticed the vibration i was complaining about. Long story short they told me my tires(only 25,000 miles) were bad and i should replace them,get an alignment and the problem would be solved. So i did just that and the vibration of the whole bed was still there, they rebalanced the tires and the vibration was still present. After going to this dealer for the third time they basically told me they don't know what to because they checked everything including the driveshaft and nothing was wrong at all. A couple weeks later i go to another dodge dealer about the same issue, and it's the same response "we can't replicate the problem". I test drive with the shop manager and all of a sudden he notices the vibration and tells me to leave the truck with him a couple days while he troubleshoots it. Two days later he calls and tells me that one of my back rims is bent and that's what's causing the vibration. I replace the rim, get all four tires balanced again for the third time and the vibration is still there.
After recall for the diesel engine emissions class action lawsuit, the truck is very sluggish when cold, sometimes takings 3-5 seconds to respond to throttle input. Fuel economy reduced. Truck feels lazy until it warms up completely. Even then, it isn't as responsive as it was before the software flash.
I had the aem (approved emissions modification) done on my 2016 ram 1500 3.0 ecodiesel on 07/02/2019.when i picked up the truck i asked if there were any issues with anyone that has had this performed.i was told by the tech he has not aware of any issues with this being done and the only thing he has heard is an improvement of mpg. Well i have had the truck for 2 days now and i've noticed a decrease of almost 2 mpg which i kind of expected unlike his claim of improved mpg. My complaint is that now when taking off from a stop it takes almost 7 seconds for throttle response. This is a major safety issue in my opinion! i have been driving this truck for almost 3 years now and have never had single problem. I understand the whole turbo diesel has a little bit of lag time for the turbo to spool up but now it takes almost 7 seconds to get response of throttle!! i have almost been hit 3 times now when taking off from a stop. This in my opinion is unacceptable!!! like i said before i understand there is lag in a turbo diesel but 7 seconds! when you push the accelerator and the vehicle doesnt respond that is a huge safety concern to me. I wish i had never had this performed now because i have been thoroughly impressed with this vehicle in every aspect until now. I feel that owners should be at least given some type of heads up to this situation because before long this is going to start causing people to wreck. When you drive a vehicle you get used to the way it drives. This has completely changed how this truck responds and not in a good way. Its like a whole different vehicle now. I am very concerned about this!
As i was driving, after turning a corner, accelerating about 40 mph the engine violently shook, truck lost engine power. Dead.after towing back to dealer, the fault code indicated the sensor ring failed (recall w58). That was mid-september 2020.the truck was in same dealership for most time since last week of august 2020 with emissions problems.so far, all have been covered by warranty.dealer has provided me with transportation, but i have not had my vehicle to drive, with no end in sight.lockwood motors marshall mn has all repair invoices, since they have been warranty covered.
Since an emissions recall my truck has had a dangerous amount of dead pedal lag when. First starting to drive. The first 5-10 minutes of every drive create a dangerous situation where i am consistently worried about causing an accident because my truck does not operate like a normal vehicle, or as it did before the recall happened.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine colling) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was smoke emitting from the exhaust tip with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (crown dodge chrysler jeep & ram located at 6300 king dr, ventura, ca 93003, 805)656-6669) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the egr valve fractured which caused coolant to enter the inner parts of the engine. The contact was informed by an unnamed dealer that the repair would take approximately 7 weeks to be completed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
The truck was put into park with the key in the ignition and the engine running.it was parked in a restaurant parking lot.then around five minutes later, it went into reverse and began rolling backwards.it seemed to accelerate.i had to jump in and slam on the brake to stop it. I do not know how this could occur, but have recently learned of recalls for similar situation with the truck in the parked position, but going into gear.our vin was not recalled.there were witnesses to this event.
2016 ram ecodiesel has had the required epa compliance update to engine and transmission ecms.post update, throttle response from the vehicle when the engine is not fully up to temperature is very sluggish...takes up to a couple seconds to start accelerating.this has caused me to nearly be hit by oncoming traffic while waiting for the vehicle to start accelerating.once the engine warms up after a few minutes, the vehicle response to input on the accelerator pedal returns to normal.
After getting the epa required emissions recall completed (v08) this truck is unsafe to operate when the engine is cold. There is a long delay in throttle response (3-5 seconds from the time i hit the throttle from a stop until the time the truck has any sort of response) which makes it extremely unsafe to pull out into traffic or cross traffic lanes. There is also very little throttle response when trying to accelerate onto a freeway. I have already had a few near misses in the 3 weeks after i had the update done. None of these issues existed before the v08 recall was preformed.
Truck was at the dealer for recalls repairs & maintenance. After weekend driving to work, engine fire occurred, truck totaled.per nationwide insurance letter received 7-7 under "next steps" it gave this website to report this to you. I would like to be notified of outcome
After aem emission control systems update the truck at 57,920 has poor acceleration from a start. It doesn't get out of its on way. Mileage dropped 4 mpg. Has poor acceleration up hills. This update claimed to not alter the way the vehicle drives and that is not the case. This is not the truck that i originally bought. I have been almost hit several times pulling out into traffic because of the poor acceleration from a stop "turbo lag" this is a safety hazard.
Truck died while merging on to interstate. Almost rear ended in rush hour traffic. Magnetic strip came apart and stopped sending the signal for fuel,
Vehicle was running.serious oil leak formed between the top of the engine block and the oil filter adapter (this part also houses two sensors and an oil cooler).this leak is so severe oil pools on top of the block and runs down the back of the engine directly onto transmission bell housing and exhaust piping.hot piping causes oil to burn and creates risk of fire.this is an extremely widespread problem with 2014 and newer chrysler vehicles that are equipped with the 3.6 liter 'pentastar' v6.chrysler has so far refused to recall the parts, design a suitable replacement part, or fix the issue outside of the basic power train warranty.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. After the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling), it was discovered that the coolant was low inside the vehicle, as listed in the recall. Autonation chrysler dodge ram valencia (23820 creekside rd, valencia, ca) stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Consumer also stated acceleration is lagging.
I bought my truck on the 25th at 6pm. And at 7p on the 26th it had caught fire on the highway and burnt ro the ground with me and my pregnant wife in the truck. I heard ticking coming from the motor followed by a loud pop and then lost all power no gas response and coasted to breakdown lane just barley got mi wife out of the truck and the truck was fully elguffed.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v818000 (equipment, engine and engine cooling) and 20v036000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
After the fca emissions recall, my vehicle has a substantial 'lag' after pressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lacks engine power, and is unsafe to drive.it is a jazzers when trying to pull out with oncoming traffic.i took it back to dealership and they said it is operating as designed.this vehicle is unsafe as designed if this is truly the design.dodge needs to be forced to address the 'lag'in acceleration and lack of power before someone gets injured or worse.
While the engine is running the check engine light leads to a misfiring of cylinder 5 further diagnosing and consultation with dealer identifies a recurring problem on this 5.7 hemi engine of the lifter bearing failing and locking up.the lock-up wears out the camshaft causing the misfire.the dealer said they know the problem and do lot's of these repairs.
The contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while merging into traffic at 30 mph, there was a stream of smoke from the front driver's tire well. The vehicle was pulled over. Another vehicle owner who noticed the fire pulled over and attempted, in vain, to extinguish the fire with his own fire extinguisher, the fire was so intense that the vehicle burnt to the ground within minutes. There was no warning. The fire department was called but it was too late to stop the fire. A fire report was filed. There was no injury reported. The contact called the westgate chrysler jeep dodge ram dealer (2695 e main st, plainfield, in 46168, (317) 839-6554) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the contact was not called back. The vehicle was totaled and the remnant was towed to a tow yard. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Did the new ecodiesel update and now truck lags during acceleration. Takes a second or 2 to take off. Also with the egr cooler recall i'm losing coolant can possibly cause a fire. Fca told me when i called to carry a jug of coolant with me to refill as needed. I would think i would have to do this on a 3 year old truck.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, a loud rattling noise was detected. The vehicle stalled and was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact and his son-in-law diagnosed the failure as cylinder two misfiring. The heads were replaced, but the vehicle was still currently awaiting other repairs. Thunder chrysler dodge jeep ram (1425 w main st, bartow, fl 33830, (863) 533-0793) was called and informed the contact that there were no recalls for the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, when he saw smoke exiting the hood. The contact stated the service electrical soon warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and a bystander extinguished the fire with water. The fire department was not notified. The vehicle was towed to local dealer berlin city ford-lincoln located at 485 main st, gorham, nh 03581, (603) 752-6644. The vehicle had not been replaced or repaired as of yet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) but the parts were not available. The manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 99,100. Parts distribution disconnect.
I own a 2016 ecodiesel ram 1500, and ever since i completed the required engine software update mandated by fca due to the class action lawsuit, i have noticed a significant delay in acceleration during conditions where the engine is not fully warmed up and sometime at normal conditions when the vehicle is pulling from a stop through an intersection. These delays can be as long as 3 to 5 seconds!! this posses a huge risk to the drive, his occupants, and other drivers as well. The eco diesel community was promised that this software update would not impede fuel economy, engine performance, engine noise, and many other things as well. Yet here we are my self and many others having to think twice every time we pull through an intersection, or a drive way, or turn on a curved road where the oncoming traffic is impossible to see, hoping that this is not the time we are impaled by on coming traffic due to the lack of engine performance of our own vehicle. This is an issue fca needs to get out in front of before human life is lost. Its not a matter of if but a matter of when, this issue needs to be addressed and its needs to be done quickly!!
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled and then violently accelerated. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the warning indicator only illuminated when the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram albuquerque (8528 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87110, (505) 404-0108) where the contact was informed that the cause of the failure might be because the brake and accelerator pedals were depressed at the same time; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined unless the warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,711.
Having an issue getting a recall completed, i have taken my vehicle on multiple occasions to different dealerships over the past year to get fca recall vb1/nhtsa 19v-757 completed only to be told parts are not available. I have also tried to get fca recall va7 completed as well only to be told they will do it when vb1 is completed. This is unacceptable.
I own a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. I recently got a recall (v08 i believe) that greatly effected the throttle response and fuel mileage on my truck. I love on a bend on a state highway and it has become very dangerous for me to pull out of my driveway. When i press the throttle there is a good 5 second delay before the truck accelerates. This is a known problem as fca has notified dealers that they are aware of the issue. I know this because i took my truck back to the dealer to address these issues and that is the response they gave me. When i purchased this truck there were no acceleration issues and the fuel mileage was 4-5mpg greater before this computer update. Please facilitate a fix for this before i get hit leaving my house or turning onto any street.
Loud lifter noise at cold start and ideling stationary and in motion
After receiving the required emission update for the eco diesel, the truck now has severe performance issues. There is a 5 to 8 second lag in acceleration, this has nearly caused several accidents while trying to merge into traffic or enter traffic. I have reported the issue to dealers with no solution or concern.
Exhaust manifold bolts have sheared and snapped. With less than 50k miles on the truck the exhaust manifold bolts have sheared. This results in a leak of exhaust gases into the cabin of the truck. Making the vehicle unsafe and at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The ram dealership stated that this is a common problem 3/6/2019
Eco diesel engine was reprogrammed by ram for an emissions recall.engine does not operate like it did before the software update.when cold, there is a noticeable acceleration lag.this presents a danger when pulling into any type of traffic.the lag will disappear once the truck has been driven a bit and the engine warms up.mileage has also been diminished noticeably since the software update.i would think that the intended emission reduction that was targeted by this update has been offset by an increased burning of fuel.i'm disappointed.would love to have my truck back operating as before the emissions update.
Another ram ecodiesel post-aem safety concern. Did the aem recall and instantly became a safety hazard in traffic. Extreme throttle lag of 4+ seconds, even if flooring it. Too many close calls to list myself and i don't let me wife drive unless absolutely necessary (it was supposed to be her truck!!). Recall may be monetary and such but the issue is a safety problem and will result in much larger issues. I've worked as a risk management safety officer; this will lead to a bigger problem. Epa or not, this "aem fix" is wrong! please please please get involved and force a recall to fix the lack of throttle response on these vehicles.for what its worth, i found out that i am not eligible for any of the claim $$because my truck was built in canada. God bless the american ram badge, huh!
The exhaust manifold bolts break off the head of the bolt on the rear cylinder on each side causing an exhaust leak between the engine and the manifold on the 5.7l hemi. The dealership said its a known issue with those motors but there is no recall.
After software update for emissions issue truck fails to accelerate in a safe manner when engine is cold. When accelerator pedal is pressed it takes up 5 seconds for engine rpm to increase to the point that the turbo charger will cut in. This cause the truck to enter an intersection with out enough speed to safely complete the transition though the intersection if traffic is coming. When engin is hot this does not occur. I had 2 near misses before i realized what was occurring. I returned truck to dealer for service and was informed this was normal after the software update and other trucks had the same issue. Informed them this presented a unsafe condition.
Truck proceeding at about 30-35 miles per hr. On a main city street when a car traveled directly in front of it due to its failure to stop at a stop sign on a side street. Front of truck crashed into car. Extensive damage to front of truck resulted. Questioning why no deployment of air bag in this head- on crash.truck's driver hit steering wheel with forehead and was knocked unconscious for a brief period of time. Neck and hip injuries were likewise sustained.driver of truck was ambulanced to nearby hospital for tests and observation. Driver of truck was wearing seatbelt at time of collision. Police report not yet available. Accident occurred 4/3/17 in the evening.
After complying with the v08 (aem) software update due to the ram ecodiesel emissions update my driving experience/performance has changed dramatically. During acceleration their has been anywhere from 3-6 delay seconds before adequate power and speed can be felt. This is at a full stop such as a stop sin or red traffic light. During highway traffic (passing) or merging into a lane is were is most noticeable. This failure occurs even when engine is properly at operating temperature and is worse right after start up. Since multiple people use their trucks for towing purposes, this greatly increases the effect and even further decreases the performance that is relied upon. The aem software update specifically states "the aem is not expected to change any of your key vehicle attributes, such as average fuel economy, reliability, durability, vehicle performance, drivability, engine noise or vibration, or other driving characteristics." this directly contradicts the class action lawsuit remedy requirements. Due to the failed instant acceleration as well as taking up to 3500 rpm before forward movement can be established in some instances has led me to formally create and record a safety concern that requires immediate attention. Failure to do so puts owners of 2014-2016 ram 1500's that are affected by the aem update at risk, not only to ourselves but to the other drivers around us. Before this update was conducted there were no engine/transmission/propulsion related issues whatsoever. Lastly as another effect but less important is the obvious decrease in and loss in mpg. Please hold fca accountable and have them address this issue before lives are fatally affected.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the contact's husband was driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to sputter. The driver pulled the vehicle over and smoke was seen underneath the engine compartment. Due to the weather conditions, the rain was able to extinguish the fire that was starting underneath the vehicle. The police arrived, but the contact was unsure if a police report were filed. The vehicle was towed to hartley's chrysler dodge jeep ram (30 main st, newport, me 04953, (207) 368-5751) where it was diagnosed that the egr cooler was defective, which caused the fire. Weeks later, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine, engine cooling). The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure through the dealer and was currently awaiting the part. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.
V08 aem recall performed on 6/4/19. Post recall, loss in fuel economy, reduced power especially when towing, and severe turbo lag lasting four to seven seconds. The severe turbo lag is causing unsafe conditions while driving vehicle. The lack of acceleration when the accelerator pedal is pressed is present when starting from a complete stop, as well as at varying travel speeds. It is especially dangerous when making left and right turns on city streets or when merging into highway traffic, because there is little to no acceleration of the vehicle, even under full throttle for between four and seven seconds. The lag is severe even at full operating temperatures above 200 degrees. These issues were not present in the vehicle prior to the v08/aem recall. The manufacturer has insisted that this is normal operation of the vehicle after the v08 aem recall, but the vehicle operated without these issues before the work was completed.
This vehicle is a death trap, i purchased it certified used from a ram dealer with 30k on it.it runs and drives fine but when it is cold and out of the blue it has complete dead pedal. The truck will not accelerate, it has almost no throttle response and it not safe to drive until its warmi have almost been hit several times, even a slow under powered moped would scoot faster than this truck when its not up to operating temp.this has all taken place after the emissions update done to the truck before predelivery.i had no idea it was going to drive like thisi have banned family and friends from driving it.the dealership says it drives as it should "post update"the lack of pedal response is going to get someone killed.there are no engine codes, dealer says its fine and has an perfect maintenance history.today it was a bit cooler outside than it has been in recent months, knowing the trucks characteristics i used remote start to warm it up. It ran for about 5 minutes before i left, i drove down about a 1000ft private road to a 4 lane divided highway that i pull out onto several times a day and have been for two decades.no cars were coming except a white mazda about two firelanes away from me so more than enough room, i could have walked across the road. I pressed the pedal and thh truck fell on its face and topped out at 10 mph until i made it to the center median to complete my left turn.the vehicle has to move into the right lane to avoid hitting me, they were being abundantly cautious but this is not how a vehicle should respond to throttle input during warm up or not.it is a diesel and i have been driving them my whole life, i know their cold behavior and this vehicle is broken.fca says its normal.
My son was driving south on i-15 towards san diego at 65mph in the travel lane (2nd left most lane) when his new truck suddenly and without warning completely shut itself off. The main screen on the dash prompted to shift into park (the truck was traveling at 65 mph at the time) to restart the truck. He was unable to pull over to the left due to the hov lane being very busy - he traversed three lanes of traffic to the right in a vehicle without power, or steering assist, and an inoperable electrical system. The blinker column switch did not activate the indicator lights. He was able to activate the emergency hazard flasher lights to show his emergent need to stop on the right shoulder.he stopped the truck nearexit 31 on i-15 south. He was able to shift the truck into park and restart the truck. He was forced to continue driving the truck to nas north island san diegobecause he was on the flight schedule for a annual flight evaluation pre- deployment. The vehicle failure could easily have resulted in a fatality if another driver, less able to handle unforeseen dangerous mechanical failures, could have panicked in crowded california traffic. My son states that he has lost confidence in the vehicle, moreover that it is dangerous to the vehicle occupants and individuals who might be involved in a crashed caused by the sudden failure of the vehicle systems.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on november 29, 2019. The contact spoke with five star chrysler dodge jeep ram (3068 riverside drive, macon, ga 31210, 478-345-8899) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was informed and stated that the contact would be placed on a waiting list. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I took my truck into a dealer because the exhaust system wouldn't clean itself.i found out there were recalls pertaining to this and they were handled as far as i knew. However, just a few weeks later as i was pulling into my driveway at home i noticed smoke barreling out from under the hood.i imediately tried to shut it off and when i did it would rev up higher instead of shutting off.i got it to shut off finally and left it sitting there overnight until i could get a tow truck to take it back to the dealership, where i was informed that this problem is now so common that the part is on back order and no idea of when they will be able to get it.now its 3 weeks later and i still haven't gotten my truck back.
Ecodiesel model pickup while towing our 4,000 lb travel trailer at 50 mph on a state highway, 90 miles into a camping/fishing trip, suddenly displayed symbol and message alerts on the dash and at the same time lost engine power. I was ableto keep enough speed to pull onto a dirt side road within the next couple hundred yards, then coasted to a stop. During the last 20 yards, the engine died completely so i had no power steering. At full stop there was a strong chemical smell in the cab and grey smoke coming from the hood. When i opened the driver door, grey smoke was billowing from the left front wheel well. When i opened the hood, there was a fire in the engine compartment. Flames were shooting up from behind the engine,the insulation on the underside of the hood was burning and flakes of burning insulation were floating around in the engine compartment. I was able to put out the fire with an extinguisher before the entire truck and trailer and the surrounding forest caught on fire. Just as the flames died out, the coolant reservoir on top of the engine burst and boiling coolant sprayed out creating a bunch of steam and more bad chemical smell. I arranged for the truck to be towed to our hometown dealer. Truck was stock and dealer maintained. I am waiting to hear from the dealer and their ram investigator on what caused the fire and how this matter will be handled.
The contact owns a 2016 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shut-off. The contact pulled off the highway and attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle idle rough and shut-off when shifted into park. The contact had the vehicle towed to his home. The contact called chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat ft. Walton (541 mary esther cut off nw, fort walton beach, fl 32548, (850) 308-6160) and was informed that the vehicle was misfiring in cylinders 1, 3 and 5 however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the misfire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that since the case was no longer reviewable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who provided the same diagnosis. The vehicle was unrepaired. The failure mileage was 99,500.*dtconsumer stated on jan 23 2021, oil was drained and may have caused the shutdown.
Check engine light was on reading cylinder 8 misfire. Upon investigation from dealer and local repair shop, the issue is a failed camshaft and lifters. All maintenance was done on the truck by the dealership i purchased the truck. Truck only has 157k miles and had zero issues previous to my last oil change around june. Truck was running fine and then check engine light came on and then started running horrible. Truck was taking to dealer right away for inspection. Total repair for this is $5,500
Lifter started knocking on highway going 70 mph. There are 3 trucks in the shop at the sesame time with same problem. 2013-2015 they recalled the trucks. And now it's with the 2016 and newer.when going at low speed it rides smooth
When the vehicle's hvac is activated a very strong smell of exhaust fumes permeates the cab of the vehicle. A haze from the exhaust also enters into the cab. Both of these occurs whether the vehicle is stopped or moving. This requires that the hvac not be operated.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the contact's son was driving 20 mph, the low oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle on the side of the road and checked the oil pressure. After restarting the ignition, the warning indicator turned off, smoke poured out from the vents, and flames were seen under the hood. The contact parked on the side of the road and was able to extinguish the fire under the hood with water. The fire and police departments were contacted, but did not arrive at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to fox negaunee chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 701 us-41, negaunee, mi 49866, (906) 475-9941) where it was diagnosed that the egr cooler, intake manifold, right bank fuel, intake hose, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact felt that the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The failure mileage was 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Ram ecodiesel recall.my post aem emissions flash has created a significantly impaired vehicle with unpredicatable acccelleration and engine response.i am the original owner and the vehicle became imparied after the epa/doj forced recall for emmissions control tampering.this update has put my family is several seriously dangerous situations.merging onto highway traffic the truck has no power or responsiveness.pulling out of side streets across traffic the truck has no power or responsiveness.the trucks mpg has gone down nearly 15% and def consuption has increased significantly. Please do something as fca is claiming there is no issue.this has nearly caused accidents on several occasions.
After an emissions recall was performed on eco diesel engine (ecmupdate) the engine has become terribly sluggish on initial takeoff. I can push the gas petal to the floor and nothing happens for several seconds. I feel that this is a safety concern because there is inconsistent engine performance that could cause an accident.
There was a nationwide recall on the ecodiesel engine due to a class-action lawsuit.the repair was made and now the truck does not accelerate until the engine warms up.this is very dangerous as you pull out into traffic and the truck does not go.i have almost been hit as truck stalls and then accelerates a full 4-5 seconds later.i will not let anyone else drive my truck now due to this danger.in checking with other owners everyone who has the "update" done per the lawsuit is having the same dangerous problem.to be specific, when the engine is cold, you hit the accelerator, the truck does not accelerate for 4-5 seconds.this causes you to roll slowly into oncoming traffic.
After having the aem recall done truck has lack of power. When accelerating from stop truck does not take off right away. Gets a little better when warmed up but still very sluggish.
While driving home, i noticed some noise that ounde like a turbo noise and loos of power. I pulled over immediately shut off engine and poped hood. Looke up and smoke from engine. Opened hood and saw small fire on rear passenger side of engine by turbo housing. Soon the truck was totally engulfed by flames.
2 major issues:a- since vehicle got computer system updated for the emissions lawsuit - vehicle has lost 70% power at take off. Meaning, i currently have a very high risk of getting t-boned at intersections because the vehicle doesn't take off.i currently have a claim open with chrysler but their case manager claims that parts to fix the issue is currently not available.this emission update was done back in june 2019. B- vehicle started to overheat and create very high coolant smell inside the cabin. This happened when the vehicle was in motion driven at approximately 45mph, if the vehicle sits idling you can't tell the problem, only when driven. I had vehicle towed to dealership and admitted on 10/31/2019.after 63 days at the dealer and so much back and forth with chrysler case managers and supervisors "this people is extremely useless and should not be assigned to handle cases sensitive like this one!"on 01/03/2020 "63 days after check in date" the truck was release from the dealer with absolutely no repairs made.the vehicle that is currently overheating with very high risk of getting caught on fire has been released to me so i can take my kids to schools and and my life and other at danger.this is terrifying!makes me think that chrysler wants to deal with much more costly issues when the worst happens!
While driving the truck at night the lights flicker almost like as if you were flashing your lights at someone in front of you, this truck has been to dealership a total of 16 times for this reason.first they told me it was the way dodge built my truck and that it was normal, then next time we took it in they told me that it was my toll tag, i questioned okwhich is it dodge made my truck this way or my toll tag, we got no response.now they just put my shop in the bay and leave it and do nothing to it for a couple of days then call me and tell me it's ready, yea been caught on camera buddies, see how warranty likes those videos ,y'all charging warranty for the work but your caught on camera doing absolutely nothing to my truck . Good luck
Engine seized up.
Broken right side manifold bolt. Leaking and ticking. I paid a large amount for this truck, you need to recall this issue that thousands are having and better bolts and/or manifold.
Dangerous and inconsistent engine power.after update of ecu for emissions (v08) control recall the vehicle is not safely drivable.when trying to pull out or away acceleration just doesn't happen, truck fails to move and is subject to being hit. After a couple seconds power returns. The dealership says there is nothing they can do to fix this, 'that's the way it is now' is what i've been told. Fca agreed to make this em emissions update with no change in performance, this has not been the case.if not fixed people are going to be killed in an accidents. I have several close calls already.
The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the egr system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.there is.a safety recall, but they refuse to fix it.. I have tried since november of 2019 to get this issue fixed with no success. I m told chrysler will not fix this even though there is. Risk of fire.
We have been trying to get 2 recalls repaired to our vehicle for over a year now.i called this week and the dealership informed me they were a year out for scheduling and were only doing 1 recall repair per week.my truck is running poorly (no acceleration, engine is struggling.runs ok while stationary but struggles to operate when moving be it city or highway.) and with only one dealership available i am at a loss.what are we supposed to do?
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Driving home from work 22 august 2019, an 8 mile drive. I went to accelerate to reach posted speed limit after turning off of a side street onto main road. I had no forward momentum when i depressed the accelerator pedal. I attempted several times to manually shift gears thinking it was a transmission issue. The engine would rev up to rpm but still barely any forward momentum. I was losing speed quickly. Something grabbed my attention, not sure if i heard something out of the ordinary but i happened to look out my review and side mirrors and notice a huge plume of smoke exiting my vehicle. At about that same moment, i noticed a low oil pressure light from the instrument cluster. I immediately pulled into a driveway and shut the vehicle off. Once the vehicle was off, i still noticed a large amount of white smoke billowing from under the hood and front wheel wells. At first i thought it to be a coolant hose rupture due to the color of the smoke/steam. I immediately jumped out and opened the hood thinking it was a coolant issue. Right away i noticed a flame at the rear of the engine. I had no access to water where i was located and my only option was to blow it out. It worked for me but probably only because i had got to the fire before it was able to spread too quick. Fire/rescue was dispatched, removed engine cover and noticed smoldering plastic/wire harness and doused with 4-5 cups of water until all traces of fire were gone. Tow truck delivered vehicle to dealership approx 10 miles from where vehicle was disabled. *dt
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While making a right turn, the vehicle hesitated to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram sandy (10905 auto mall dr, sandy, ut 84070, (801) 590-0465) where it was diagnosed that the engine software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no remedy. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
When removing foot from accelerator, vehicle stays at 1450 rpms, causing the vehicle to go 10-15 miles per hour. It is unsafe for my wife or daughter to drive. After two service visits, i am told that it is normal. It did not do this problem during first 1500 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact took the vehicle to burns motors (1300 e business hwy 83, mcallen, tx 78501, (956) 984-4400), but the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer also stated that the part was not available and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
After receiving the emissions recall update v08 on my ram ecodiesel it now has a lag when pressing the gas pedal that has nearly resulted in me being hit by other drivers because the truck will not accelerate properly.this is most noticeable when at a stop and making a left hand turn.
2016 ecodiesel has a malfunctioning egr cooler and leaks coolant into the exhaust system thus causing several issues:cel code p20ee, loss of coolant at a rate of 2 gallons per week, dpf issue & def injector issues.ram customer care says i should just drive it and "monitor" the coolant level and i get to pay for that at 20.00 a gallon at two gallons per week until january 2020 or later. With the possibility that the engine will get on fire.. There is a fix, so ram says but no parts and we are to drive a vehicle with major issue for months?appears ram doesn't care about customer safety only their money. Greedy, greedy...
Coolant leaking from back of motor research says it's a common problem coolant line to turbo has a piece of rubber hose under intake and the rubber can't hold up to the temp 67000 miles on truck
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to maddox motor company located at 564 glover rd, sidney, ne 69162,(308)254-5577 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that engine control module software needed to be updated. The software update was performed however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Intermitment "service electronic braking system" message displays on the dash, unresolved by dealer service department after multiple visits. Occurs randomly while vehicle is driving or parked. Started happening randomly prior to 05/08/2018random "service electronic throttle control" message has displayed on dash putting truck into reduced power/speed while driving. Took truck into dealership for reset, no explaination why issue happened. Happened the first time on 05/08/2018 while driving, again on 7/3/2018, and again on 8/17/2018."service def system see dealer" message displayed on dash informing me to see the dealer. Service advisor reset issue with no explaination of why proplem occured. Happened on 9/30/2018 while driving.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while in traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to branhaven jeep chrysler dodge ram (348 west main street, bradford, ct 06405, (203) 488-6351) and an unknown software update was performed. The contact stated that after the software update was performed, the failure recurred with a decreased fuel economy. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving uphill, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the fuel filter however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
After having the approved emissions modification installed my truck became dangerously sluggish from a dead stop. After pressing accelerator pedal pulling into traffic truck is moving approx. 4 mph wherethere is a 3 to 4 second delay in acceleration leaving me vulnerable to oncoming traffic. Truck was fine before aem. Dealer now says they can not reverse aem. Truck is now a serious traffic hazard.
Exhaust manifold bolts have broken on passenger side. This is a common known issue and ram will not fix the design flaw. They will fix if its still covered under power train warranty . Signal of issue is the ticking at cold startup you can hear by fenderwellls. Will go away once engine is warm.
I took my ecodiesel truck to my local fca dealership and they installed the approved emission modification (aem).after i received my truck back from the dealership, there was a very noticeable increased throttle response lag from a stop.after applying wide open throttle (wot), the truck would not respond for 3-4 seconds.the aem specifically states that the "performance" of the truck will not be impacted; which is not what i personally experienced.the throttle response lag post-aem install almost got me into two accidents while trying to take a right turn onto a highway.this experience has been well documented by other ecodiesel owners on internet forums and via youtube videos demonstrating this safety issue.fca failed to disclose this throttle response issue; as a result they have created a safety concern for their customers, to include myself, post-aem install. I pulled out the dealership lot expecting a certain level of performance from the truck i know extremely well, but was quickly surprised to find myself in a dangerous situation due to the throttle lag.as a result, i have changed my daily driving habits to account for this significant reduction in low end performance post-aem install.
When i get below 1/4 of a tank i have a fuel sensor failure every time that trows a check engine light
Vehicle caught on fire 2 days after we received recall notice vb1.it was towed to the dealership.it has been there for almost 2 months with no time frame for when parts will become available.the vehicle was in motion on a public road-route 16 in pinkham notch, nh
Exhaust manifold bolts broken.my truck has roughly 46,000 miles on it and yesterday upon cold start up i heard an exhaust leak coming from the exhaust manifold on the passenger side.upon further inspection i noticed at least one exhaust manifold bolt head broken off, there may be more as i didn't investigate any further. This should not be happening on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles
V08 recall flash has made my truck more dangerous to drive. There is an extreme amount of lag from the engine and turbo while trying to accelerate. I am the second owner, bought on 7/24/19 and the truck has been in the shop twice already!
I have a 2016 ram ecodiesel fully loaded limited 1500 and i have had nothing but problems with it this past year. I have gone to three different dealerships and none of them can fix the vehicle it only has 40k miles on it and is in perfect condition other than now it is overheating and the fan is on constantly. I believe maybe there is a leak in the coolant line? i don't know, the service departments have been useless, i have been to the dealerships with the problem about 10 times. What do i do? it was a very expensive vehicle and i don't think i should have to be going through this. How do i get ram to respond? who do i contact to file a complaint with them?
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the contact started the vehicle, the fuel gauge went to empty and the fuel sensor and engine warning indicators flashed. The dealer (don jackson chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3950 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (770) 969-7229) was notified. The contact made several calls, but was unable to schedule a diagnostic appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,550.
When starting engine in the morning or in cold weather (65'f and colder) the engine is unresponsive to the throttle for up to 6 seconds. This is extremely dangerous and makes for a serious safety deficiency for the driver and passengers and the public. On coming traffic has had to slam on breaks to avoid collisions as i have had to pull out in traffic. The throttle is smashed to the floor and a minimum of 3 seconds goes by before the truck has any response when the engine is cold. This has happened in chicago, pulling into traffic, merging into lo a highway, and when going over train tracks when the gates were coming down, and when stopped in traffic at a green light which had an emergency vehicle coming into and through the light from the other direction (i couldn't move for 3 seconds).
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to young chrysler dodge jeep ram (1195 s state rd, ionia, mi 48846, (616)841-5443) where the contact was informed that the anti-freeze needed to be topped off due to an excessive anti freeze leak. The location of the leak was not determined. The contact was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have a 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel. The computer was reprogrammed to comply with the emissions lawsuit brought against fca. After this update, the vehicle fuel mileage dropped about 18% which is less than the advertised mileage. The vehicle also lost power (i have no way of measuring) but a noticeable difference when towing. Last but most importantly, there is a terrible throttle response lag when the engine is cold. This issue has caused some near crash scenarios for me when attempting to pull out on a busy road. Specifically, when accelerating from a stop or while rolling when the engine is cold, the throttle must be pushed between 3/4 and full to get the vehicle to respond (i've read this is caused by the cold turbine).this occurs every day with the masters near accident occurring today while leaving the dealership. I have taken the vehicle to 3 different dealers and made complaints directly to fca with no satisfactory answers to address the problems.
It losses power the exhaust filter is full even when it was just changed it is a 2016 eco diesel dodge ram 1500
Exhaust components broken (bolts which holding exhaust manifold)
I was traveling at 70 mph and experienced a total shut down, attached is the invoice that i paid to arrigo ram while in west palm beach fla for the tone ring replacement on my 2016 ram eco diesel 3.0i have come to learn that there is a recall on this exact item called w68. For some reason my vin number doesn't come up on the recall list, although i have experienced the exact issue listed, and i own the exact vehicle named in the recall. I also paid for a rental through the dealership while it was being repaired. I have spoken with the arrigo service manager and he tells me his hands are tied with regard to reimbursement as my vin was somehow not listed in the recall. I believe this is merely and oversight as people make mistakes.
Exhaust leek from a broken manifold resulted from bad manifold bolts. I am the original owner
I had a sudden loss of power and an abrupt deceleration while driving out of my development. The service electronic throttle control and check engine lights appeared on the dash. This happened on may 17, 2017 and some of the vehicles ecodiesel fuel injectors were replaced. 2000 miles later almost the same exact thing happened on july 14, 2017. Currently additional injectors are being replaced. I am thankful neither time was while driving at highway speeds on a busy road.
Epa mandated aem was performed in may of 2019. Since that time my truck has had dangerously slow throttle response. You can count to 5 after pressing the accelerator before the truck starts moving at an acceptable speed for pulling out into traffic. When the truck finally responds it snaps my neck back.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was unable to be driven. Rockie williams premier dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 600 pleasant grove rd, mt. Juliet, tn 37122, (615) 288-8525) was contacted and the contact stated that they exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The part was not available for the repair. The failure mileage was 48,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler nhtsa recall 19v-757; i've been on a waiting list at my local dealer in idaho falls, id since june...the dealer is telling me fca is limiting the parts they ship, i called fca and filed a complaint, the operator confirmed they are limiting the parts they send to dealers to 2 a week...at this point my vehicle will not be be fixed until early september...
Took my truck in for engine light 12/18/19 particulate sensor problem. Sensor code cleared returned 12/19/19. 6/29/20 recall csn 1, egr cooler. With this work had to replace manifold and then damaged head engine cylinder due to damage by technician and had to replace, returned 7/24/20. 7/30/20 engine overheated, check engine light on. Fault of loose hose clamp and system not bled of air, returned7/31/20. 8/4/20 check engine light on.egr cooler by pass acutotur valve not working. Returned 8/6/20. 8/10.20 check engine light on. Egr bypass solonidehigh resistance and not actuating, replace actuator, returned 8/11/20. 8/17/20 check engine light on. Removed cam driven vacuum pump, returned 8/21/20. 8/28/20 engine light on and black smoke and oil spraying out the back. Truck towed back to dealer since it would not start. Main engine gasket blew and totalled engine. Dealer still has truck as of today 9/21/20 to replace engine. All issue happened when driving the truck.i have all work invoices if needed.i applied for buy back but was refused due to state guidelines for lemon law.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact coasted to the side of the road to a complete stop. After waiting approximately one minute, the contact restarted the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic. The computer code indicated a high speed communication bus failure. The electronic throttle control illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an update was performed. The vehicle displayed the same failure twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300.
I took my 2016 ram to the dealership with a ticking noise. They told me it was the manifold bolts and that ram were notorious for having this issue. I have 64,500 miles on the truck and they told me it was out of warranty. I then email dodge cares and was asked why we took it somewhere else other than an authorized location when it still had an active warranty? we explained that we were told it did not have an active warranty. They said they would look into it. I get an email today stating that it is not covered. I drive this 3 times a week to deliver meals on wheels. It was very dangerous from my understanding and this is a known problem on rams. They should investigate why this is happening with ram models 2009- current models.
After fca completed the emissions recall on my 2016 ram the truck now does not want to accelerate into traffic. This is caused several issues when trying to merge into traffic or onto the interstate. Also while pulling a trailer i was not able to accelerate properly into traffic or to the highway.due to this while pulling out in traffic i have barely avoided several wrecks.
All rams are having lefter problems. When you start the truck, it sounds like it's ticking until it finally stops. The sound is when the truck is stationary and moving.
Aem reflash as required by the fca emissions recall #v08 has caused the truck to accelerate very slowly, causing numerous near misses when crossing and turning past oncoming traffic. Dealership reports all recalled customers are reporting the same issues.
Vehicle was in a settlement regarding the ecodiesel engine.to get claim processed a software change was required.after getting the software change at the dealership, the truck now has an extreme acceleration delay especially right after starting.you can press on the gas pedal and nothing really happens, then you have to floor it to get it to move.it is very dangerous at the intersection coming out of my neighborhood.on this past wednesday morning i had to run off the road in order to avoid an accident as my truck rolled onto the highway and then would not get going.i tried to pull over and then it finally hit and put me in a ditch as i was getting out of the way of a car about to hit me.the people i've talked to at the settlement agency for fiat chrysler have acknowledged to me that many have complained.if it isn't fixed someone is going to be seriously injured (if they haven't already been)
When starting my vehicle i noticed a ticking sound. After idling a couple minutes the ticking would get quieter. Recently i can still hear the ticking while driving. I've heard it could be the manifold bolts getting sheered off or it can be the purge solenoid. To me it sounds like a lifter ticking.
The exhuast manifold bolts on the rh side of the engine broke causing an exhaust leak that can get into the cab while driving. When i took it to the dealer to get it fixed the service writer told me it is a very common problem on these trucks with the 5.7 hemi engine. He told me that chrysler fiat is aware of this problem due to faulty bolts. Now a year later my left hand exhaust manifold bolts have broken and i have another exhaust leak coming into my cab. This is very dangerous because of carbon monoxide poisining. This is on every ram forum as well as i have discovered. How can a manufacture get away with know they have a defctive product that can kill someone. I dont get it.
I purchased a new 2106 ram 1500 ecodiesel in 2016 from a dealer. There was an emissions recall for which i took to the dealer and had done according to the manufacturer. Since the recall was completed i have had a serious lag in acceleration. There is now a 3 to 4 second delay at 3/4 throttle before the truck takes off in a lurch. I asked the dealer how this can be fixed to accelerate as before the recall and they said there was nothing they could and that they would not undo the computer changes. I live off a busy street and trying to flow into trafficis a real challenge and a safety hazard. I'm afraid to lend my truck to family and friends because of the safety hazard and wanted to make sure a complaint has been filed.
Driving on a highway at 60 m/h engine start smoking and caught on fire without any previous alert or check engine light on after i pullover and lift the hood to inspect the smoke.
Check engine light popped on with 20,400 miles on 2016 vehicle while driving straight about 40 mph on a city road. Dealership read the code as 'coolant bypass valve stuck'.dirt and debris was found in the connector.was cleaned and lubricated.
Exhaust manifold leak. Caused by broken stud/bolts towards the rear of the engine. Four total, two on each side. Broke clean off against the head.
Received the v08 recall update. Was told this update would not affect the performance, drivability, efficiency nor safety of the vehicle. This is completely untrue!! the vehicle performance is plagued with dangerous delays in acceleration, poor shifting to the point of being a significant life-safety issue!!from a stopped position, stepping on the gas will produce a 2-3 second delay. This is especially dangerous when pulling out into traffic - severe risk of being broad-sided or rear-ended!gear shifts are out of sync and do not provide sufficient performance to avoid accidents from a stopped (i.e. Intersection) or moving (i.e. Passing at freeway speeds) motion.too many close-calls with potentially dangerous/fatal accidents due to significantly modified and hindered recall update!!these issues are well-documented online and consistent with other vehicle owners whom have had this recall update.it needs to be corrected immediately before before people start to get seriously hurt and/or die!!!
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was undergoing routine inspection, it was discovered that the coolant was very low. The vehicle was taken to tate dodge chrysler jeep ram (2903, 7429 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed more coolant. The vehicle was repaired; however, after 1,000 miles, the vehicle lost coolant. The vehicle was taken back to tate dodge chrysler jeep ram where the mechanic found a leak in the egr cooler and stated that the egr circuit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, after several thousand miles, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to fred frederick chrysler dodge jeep ram (39 washington blvd, laurel, md 20707) where they performed a pressure test and added coolant. The mechanic also mentioned a warranty on the diesel emission. After the repair, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
The epa required update to my 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel has caused two issues and the first is a big safety issue affecting thousands of eco diesel owners. After the update to the egr the truck has a cold lag in take off of up to 7 seconds which could result in an accident. The second issue is the loss of 4 mpg fuel economy. We the owners are requesting that chrysler return the vehicles back to the old programming until a fix can be developed. I am afraid someone is going to get killed before the issue is addresses. Can you help us in this matter?
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, his wife heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There was also and abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over and the oil pressure low, check oil warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and saw a large amount of oil on the roadway. The vehicle was towed to autoworld dodge chrysler jeep ram (1370 auto center dr, petaluma, ca 94952) and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was properly maintained, and was up-to-date on all maintenance repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact requested that a new engine be expedited to the dealer. The engine was expedited to the dealer and the engine was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
I bought the truck new and was very happy with it until the emission update. Once i had the update done to the truck its was a total different truck. It doesn't have as much power and it has major turbo lag when accelerating especially when cold. I am very disappointed with fca and probably will never buy another fca product unless they make it right with all of the owners of these vehicles. Looks like i will be looking atford in the near future.
The contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). While driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise detected from the engine and the low oil pressure and electrical warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled and was pulled over to the side of the road. In addition, flames were detected under the hood prior to smoke being detected. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot and then towed to lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of eureka (4320 broadway st, eureka, ca 95503, 707) 382-3208). The dealer refused to service the vehicle and had it towed back to the local tow lot. The vehicle was currently in the insurance company's possession where it was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously taken to lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of eureka (4320 broadway st, eureka, ca 95503, (707) 382-3208) due to the engine stalling. The dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not prove that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 70,600.
2016 ram ecodiesel 60,000 miles i recently accepted the offer from ram for emissions recall on my ecodiesel. I agreed to it thinking that with the extended warranty that they offered that my problems would be taken care of. Part of the recall was to have the aem update done to your truck. After the dealer installed this which i believe it was just an ecm reflash my truck gets worse fuel economy and sometimes will start and the rpms will slowly creep down until the truck dies. If i keep restarting the engine it will eventually stay running after 10 or 15 minutes idling. Normally does it when you are on a time crunch. My engine has always consumed a lot of engine coolant. Was on a trip with my family and the heat quit working. I stopped at a parts store and purchased a gallon of antifreeze and it took the whole gallon to fill it back up to the resovoir. I have had to add coolant at least once a month. Have probably added 4 gallons in the last year.acceleration is very sluggish at times. This is very dangerous because you never know when it's going to do it. I recently took my truck to the dealer for the starting problem and the coolant consumption problem. I was floored when the service writer called and said that ram is aware of these problems but there is currently no fix and gave me free antifreeze! i could understand this if the truck was brand new but it's 4 years old. There should be a fix by now! i am paying $500 a month for a vehicle that may or may not start. It may or may not move when i hit the accelerator pedal and it still uses antifreeze. I am very dissatisfied with this truck and ram not holding up to their end of the deal. If i knew what i know now i would've opted out of their offer. All of these vehicles have the same issues and ram needs to be held accountable for their neglect of these problems. My truck is a death trap!
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500.the contact became aware of fluid leaking under the hood while inspecting the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to m&l chrysler dodge jeep ram & collision center body shop located at (406 piedmont dr, lexington, nc 27295, (336) 295-1329) where the contact was informed that the fluid needed to be topped off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 15 mph down a hill, all the instrument panel indicators began to blink and the engine shut off. All power was lost and the contact had to stand on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the failure recurred twice while traveling down the hill. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle at the bottom of the hill. The contact parked the vehicle for a few minutes before driving home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 27,800.
On 5/27/21 while driving on a highway 295 in virginia, the truck engine shutoff while driving 70 mph in lane 3 of a four lane highway.engine would not restart and braking/steering was also affected.diagnostics and chrysler/ram dealer mechanic confirmed the magnetic material on the tone wheel failed and the engine was not able to determine the position of the crankshaft so the engine stalled.the dealer attempted to address this using the w58/nhtsa 20v-475 software remediation of the powertrain control module but this failed.the dealer confirmed the tone wheel needed to be replaced.i have the defective tone wheel.i called chrysler to report but they said this vin # was not covered by the recall w68/nhtsa 20v-475 despite the circumstances being identical.there were no other warning lights or symptoms before this incident.
Truck was running fine with no issues until the emissions v08 recall.truck now has a significant lag when accelerating from a stopped position.it typically happens when turning (pulling out from a stopped position).it has almost caused us to get in to two different accidents due to lack of acceleration.my whole family was in the car at the time.i refuse to let my children ride as passengers now because it is a huge safety risk.my truck was fine before the recall software update (v08) and now it's a huge safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of eureka (located at 4320 s broadway st, eureka, ca 95503, 707-382-3208) where it was diagnosed that the egr failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 71585937. The contact was informed that the remedy was not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
Personally, just 3 weeks ago. My 3rd engine failed. It looks like they're going to put a 4th.i own a 2016 ecodiesel 4x4 big horn. Always taken it to the dealer for maintenance and never drove it rough and rarely towed.1st engine went out at 55,747 miles.2nd engine went out at 112,482 miles.3rd engine went out at 144,806 milesever since the 1st engine failure. I've tried to have them buy it back with fca refusing everytime.after the 1st one. I knew the sound you described and knew the engine was about to fail so i started recording it in my phone. Now i have 2 video documentation on 2 separate failures. Let's see them try to explain this one. I've had a lawyer involved now because they don't listen to the little guy, so now i have to take them to court.2 out of the 3 times my engine went out, i was almost hit from behind and had to swerve off the road.
Recall on the egr. Cooler the part for this is not available. The vehicle is at a dealership in dundee mi.
After the recall, my ram ecodiesel has no power at all, it is dangerous to drive until it gets up to operating temperature.even then, it is very sluggish, sometimes dangerously slow like when turning left with on-coming traffic.this was not the case before the aem recall due to the emissions issue.while mine has not doe this, i am part of a group of additional owners, of which an alarming number have caught fire post aem recall.also a very high number of engine failures.i am concerned there are major design flaws, and now this latest update simply makes it dangerous to drive.
Within 1000 miles of recall where engine control computer was reprogrammed, i experienced a sudden loss of power at freeway speed,, cutting me back to maximum 40 mph.from posted 80 mph speed limitwhich caused several near rear-end collisions. Electronic throttle control error code displayed on dash info panel.diagnosed as egr valve failure.within 250 miles after repairs, the egr valve failed again,
Since getting the ram eco diesel mandatory recall / re flash.i have experienced a "dead pedal."it's not as bad in warmer weather but now we are starting to experience colder mornings and winter is right around the corner.the drive-ability of the vehicle is unsafe and unsettling.i am worried about my family now.
I own a ram 1500 ecodiesel 2016 laramie.i got the aem emission recall and the like other people i have an acceleration problem after the recall.i have been to dealership about it.i have put tickets into fca and they are telling me that there is nothing that can be done.here is a video of the issue. Https://youtu.be/qlt7xplka3athis is sever when the truck is cold.i am very concerned about the safety of this truck.i will not put my 5 year son in the truck if it is cold.any help you can provid e on this issue would be appreciated.
I own a 2016 dodge ram eco diesel that was forced to have the epa update completed as part of the class action settlement. Since the update was completed i have been having issues with inconsistent power and acceleration. The problem is intermittent and has almost resulted in collisions on several occasions. This issue is especially dangerous when making left hand turns across traffic and the truck decides to delay 2-3 seconds in the acceleration process. I have contacted the dealer as well as the manufacturer and have been met with stone walking bug both of them. I have complained several times but they refuse to even take the truck in for diagnostics sitting the lack of engine trouble codes. The manufacturer angrily refers me to the department that is handling the settlement and states that the epa is making them do this and there is nothing they can do. When i try reaching out to the department handling the recall/settlement it is met with unreachable agents and an endless loop on a phone system. At this point i fearful to drive the truck and especially transport my childin it. I am at a wits end and am asking for involvement from your organization. My name is [xxx] and can be reached at [xxx] for any additional information. Thank youinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Truck stuck at high speed, unable to de-accelarate, turned truck to neutral and applied hand brake to gradually stop. Message received on truck;" service throtle body" milage on truck 86463. I was driving about 60 mhp and attempted to pass a slow car when this happen.
Extreme lag on acceleration from a dead stop. Extreme lag on freeway while trying to pass or merge. Post the aem emissions recall.
After having the vo8 aem done to my truck, the performance has dropped.the lack of acceleration when pulling out into traffic is scary at times.if you even so much as roll a stop the truck seems to be stuck in 3rd gear and very slow to accelerate.fuel consumption is greater causing a drop in mpg both with normal driving and gets worse than before the update while towing.
Own a 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel truck and participated in the v08 emissions recall,since the recall has been preformed the truck suffers from serious throttle lag which i feel is a major safety concern as the truck has unreliable response when trying to cross an intersection.
The contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. While driving on the highway, the contact smelled a burning plastic odor and turned off the heater. An unknown indicator illuminated and the contact was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was on fire. Flames came out of the heat vents and the side of the hood. The contact pulled over and the brakes failed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact and passenger jumped out of the vehicle. The vehicle burned to the ground. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The following day, the contact received a recall letter for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called the manufacturer and filed a claim, but the claim was denied because they could not determine what caused the fire. The insurance company totaled the vehicle. The contact was not compensated with assistance towards a new vehicle. The dealer stated that they were not aware of the fire or the recall. The failure mileage was 57,000. *ln*dt*dt
Vehicle caught on fire while driving on a highway dueto the egr diffuser the intake was affected. Dodge has currently had my vehicle for almost 3 months and recalled parts have not been replaced and cannot be ordered at the moment
I have been waiting since 12/19 to get my vehicle fixed in accordance to recall va7 and vb1/nhtsa 19v-757. I am currently on 3 waiting lists from 3 different dealerships to get this safety recall fixed. I've been told by these dealerships that the parts aren't available. However, i contacted fca recall assistance and was told the parts are available. When i recontacted the dealerships with this information, i was told again they don't have the parts. It's been a year waiting for this recall to be fixed.
After having the emissions recall applied to my truck, i have lost acceleration from a stopped position. The throttle lag is dangerous and unpredictable. This makes turning through traffic very unsafe.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.the contact called to tracy chrysler dodge jeep ram (3460 naglee rd, tracy, ca 95304; (209) 820-1800) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms remedy not available.
Clicking/tapping noise coming from engine at cold starts. Noise goes away when engine warms up. Took truck to dealer and problem was diagnosed as broken exhaust manifold bolts. Service manage said this was on going problem with 5.7 hemi engines since 2009. I had to pay for repair even though this was obviously a manufacturer error in design. Cost was $684 to replace bolts.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated he was driving 55 mph, when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to lakeland chrysler dodge jeep ram (2875 mall hill dr, lakeland, fl 33810) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crank position sensor tone wheel was delaminated. The dealer was provided the recall information but disputed the remedy with the contact. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were two levels for the recall repair however, the manufacturer had not contacted the dealer about the recall repair process. The failure mileage was 99,000.
The contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving about 50 mph the vehicle stalled, flames were seen coming from under the hood as the check engine warning light illuminating. The contact stated she was able to exit the vehicle with no injuries. The fire department was contact and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot and deemed a total loss. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several months ago, due to a stalling failure.the vehicle was repaired under several recalls however, one recall was no completed due to parts were not available. The contact stated that the dealer stated that the parts would be available in april. The contact stated that the dealer informed her to add coolant to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a field inspector would inspect the vehicle. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 140,000.
After the aem recall on my ecodiesel the acceleration is very sluggish especially when cold.it is enough of a problem/ change from the original performance that pulling out in traffic has become dangerous.the truck has a 3-5 second delay before adequate power is available regardless of accelerator position.
Coolant bipass valve stuck in one position and costs 8$800 to fix. This was a recall on previous years and clearly hadn't been fixed. Should be under recall
"eco dieselemissions update,"upon having my truck ecm flashed with the court settlement emissionupdate, i have observed severe power loss. To the point of4-5 seconds of delay when initiallypulling out in to traffic on any road or highway.very sluggish and has almostcaused me to have an accident . This started immediately after the update . My truck drove fine beforethe update.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while he was automatic starting the ignition, when he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer marty cancila dodge chrysler jeep ram (2175 n hwy 67, florissant, mo 63033, (314) 831-3300) where it was diagnosed with needing the exhaust manifold to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
After having the required aem recall flashed to my ecodiesel ecu the truck has serious performance issues that did not exist before. I have almost been hit a couple of times because of horrible lag. I have had 2 ecodiesel trucks, a 2014 and this 2016 and this kind of scary lack of power was never an issue before the epa settlement update. The driveability and safety have been dramatically reduced.
I was driving on the highway, lost power, throttle control error comes on, truck went into limp mode, there are smokes out the back of the truck.i took the next exit to get off the highway. Turn into gas station and engine got cut off. When i pop the hood, saw fire from the top of the engine.i pour my drinks with ice, few water bottles, and my friends drink. *dt *dt
Cel light came on indicating the egr cooler has basically failed, sending hot coolant in to the engine. Egr cooler and intake are to be replaced un recall vb1. Two dealerships and fca are slow walking getting parts to consumers for vehicles that pose a sever fire hazard with restricting the main part to only one per week per dealership. At that rate it will take fca 107,979 weeks to repair all trucks, or 173 years, all the while consumers are left having to drive vehicles posing a severe fire hazard.
Recall vb1 is now over year old and no dealer has been able to get parts and complete required safety service.
While driving my truck a tic came on as i accelerate louder and louder over time. Mind you my ram had 40k miles at the time. Not anywhere i go as i accelerate the tic continues, faster as the rpms raise. I believe it to be known as a hemi tic. Failing and siezing lifters.
Since the fca ecm re-flash, my truck turbo lag is now deadly, when the engine gets past the turbo lag it will smoke the tires, but don't back off or you start all over again with turbo lag. Ive pulled out into traffic and waited for the lag to catch up, nearly being hit almost every time i drive it. Forget driving up hills. Someone is going to get killed. If it had driven like this when i test drove it, i never would have bought it! my family has literally yelled watch out dad! when i try to pull into even mild traffic from a stop.
Vehicle taken in on 8-12-19 to dealership to check out driveability concerns after "approved emisson modification" they had it to apply update from 5-17-19 to 6-12-19, concerns on 8-12-19 were acceleration, also to check egr system as i was losing coolant they had my vehicle from 8-12-19/9-13-19 when they called me telling me i needed to return the rental car and pick my vehicle as they couldn't do anything for the acceleration i would have to wait for an update to be released.they didn't check the egr system only topped it off with coolant and told me to watch it. All was fine until 9-16-19 when i was on my way to work, about 7 miles from work the check engine light came on i continued on about a mile from my work location the service throttle control light illuminated i lost the ability to accelerate and about 1/4-1/2 mile away from the work location the low oil pressure lightilluminated and vehicle died. I finished coasting into the driveway and parked went inside to get work related paperwork i needed and came back outside and see smoke coming from under the hood. I open the hood to see what was going on and there was smoke/fire on the left side of engine bay when staring in (intake, egr area) at that point i got in to the vehicle to put it in neutral via disengagement lever to roll vehicle away from the house i got it away from the house and got out and away and called fire department to come extinguish the fire as it was engulfed in flames at that point. Resulting in a total loss of the vehicle. Now afterwards there is now a recall for the egr cooler that "may fatigue and cause vehicle fire" chrysler has been contacted and aren't willing to do anything they sent out bosch automotive engineering people to inspect the vehicle it was stated there was no vehicle manufacturing defect. A buyback claim has been started but i have not heard anything to this point.
Ram with ecodiesel engine after approved emissions modification due to epa settlement.when engine is not fully warmed up there is excessive (3-5 seconds) delay in throttle response.this is an extremely dangerous condittion at any intersection.when applying throttle to enter an intersection after stopping, the vehicle slowly moves forward into the intersection with no throttle response for 3-5 seconds creating a collision hazard to occupants as well as other vehicles
After getting the ecodiesel emission recall my truck does not accelerate when cold.have several near collisions after pulling out into traffic and nothing happens, it does not respond to pedal for 3 seconds. Contacted fca and they refer me to dealer, dealer says it is fca software issue.
While driving the truck back fire pouring smoke pulled over open hood saw flames move to safetyfiled complaint with fca they sentan arm chair investigatorwho said investigating he found nothing that shows no responsibilityfor fcatheystated even though there is recall that warns of fire hazard does not mean it is there fault.so far they do not have repair parts to fixand for meit is to late truck was destroyed by the fire fire fca needs to be held accountable.
Bought my truck 7-22-2019 with 61.885 miles on it three days later the egr blew a gasket, stayed in the shop three days. Weak later the dodge dealer changed out my coolent and the truck was wrecked at the dearlership stayed in the shop for eight days, two weaks later the oil cooler is leaking and i can not drive it and the dealerahip has it already for three weaks and was told not to look for parts until january or later,have only put around 2000 miles on it. Case no.-68164081bv-
Diesal egr cooler recall vb1/nhtsa 19v/757 no parts available at my dealer.i have been on a waiting list for over 4 months...i have contacted fca and they state parts are being limited, meanwhile affected are driving a vehicle that could catch fire at any time.
Exhaust manifold leak
I was driving at highway speed and lost all power, noticed some steam/smoke coming from under the hood, opened the hood and saw flames. I did not have an extinguisher so i called 911. Vehicle is a total loss. It was part of the egr cooler recall for the ram ecodiesel, part was on order but had not been replaced yet. I had been adding coolant to the truck every few weeks , told the dealership this but their response was to not let the coolant level get too low.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the service electronic control indicator illuminated and the vehicle would inadvertently decelerate. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the engine; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (tate dodge chrysler jeep, 7429 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 690- 3901) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and ecu/computer needed to be flushed and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
First time parked with vehicle turned off and went in post officegot back in truck. Ignition would not turn on made a funny sound and low oil pressure came up then light came on, waited 10 minutes and started up fine. Around 2 weeks later did it while driving, had cruise set at 75, in the left lane passing 2 vehicles and engine shut off it flashed low oil pressure, i coasted to right hand side of the highway made calls and waited 15 minutes and it restarted. Scheduled and made appointment with ram dealership, after checking computer and changing oil and filter found nothing. Dealership said should have left error on computer. Picture was taken of proof of oil light after being shut down on the highway.took to dealership on 9/3/2019 with 40,727 miles on ram 1500 eco-diesel truckdates are 8/20 and 8/25/2019 when this occurred.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to wolfechase chrysler dodge jeep ram (8170 us-64, bartlett, tn 38133, (901)-373-3030) to be repaired per an unknown recall regarding the eco diesel engine emission. The repair did not correct the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle lost acceleration while driving at any speed and the fuel mileage was reduced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 44,153.
Since i've had the aem updated as part of the epa settlement i have delay when pressing the gas and acceleration, particularly when it is cold. There has also been a significant mpg drop although that isn't an immediate safety concern. This can be a particular issue when pulling into interchanges or on to the highway as acceleration is unpredictable.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving under 35 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode intermittently. The failures occurred between 500 to 1,000 miles apart without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times, but no failures were found. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
After the mandatory aem update the truck lost acceleration power and mpg went way down. I was told the trucks performance would stay exactly the same. In reality the truck turned into a slug. Also received a recall about possible fires due to egr cooler leaking coolant. Fca told me until a there's a fix to carry a jug of coolant and continue to refill as needed. I think that's ridiculous, the truck is 4 years old.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While pulling out of the driveway at 2 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the message center displayed "service throttle body". The vehicle lost acceleration and power. The vehicle was taken to tacoma dodge chrysler jeep ram (4101 s tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409), but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that once the failure code was erased, the failure went away. The contact also stated that this was the sixth time the vehicle was brought to the dealer for the same failure since april of 2018. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: s171800032. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. *dtupdated 12/20/18
When the vehicle is warm, after about 1/2 hour of driving, the transmission starts to drive rough. When i come to a stop it feels like someone hits me from the rear. When i'm driving around 35 mph and slow down it down shifts hard (clunk). When i'm driving at speed on the highway and i go to pass,when it press on the gas pedal there is a long hesitation and then it bogs down then accelerates. It's scary my wife gets nervous when she's driving. The longer you drive it the worse it gets. I have 9,500 miles on it. After driving it on the highway and you exit to the streets the gas pedal has a lot of play in it-about 1.5 inches from when you press on the pedal to when it kicks in and then the response is a bit jerky. I brought to the dealership on 9/26/2016 and they said they couldn't replicate the issue. I explained that they needed to drive the truck for a while. When the truck is cold it's ok, no issues. Iv'e talked to my local mechanic who has 40 plus years working on cars and he told me that he's heard the same complaint from other ram truck owners. He told me to register the complaint...thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This 2016 3.0l eco diesel is a death trap after fca reprogramed the software 2 months ago. 2-4 second hesitation when you press on the gas. The truck just sits there and does not move. In two months i have had 3 close calls pulling into traffic. Extremely scary when you hit the gas and nothing happens and a car is coming down the highway at you at 55 mph and you're seconds from getting t-boned. It's just a matter of time before people start dying in this death trap. The diesel had many problems before they reprogramed it. Since new the truck has gone into limp mode 4 times where the engine lights come on and the motor shuts down to about 10 mpg. Last time i almost got killed on the freeway when this happened. You're stuck on the highway going 5-10 mph trying to get off the highway when cars are flying past you at 70 mph. These 3.0l dodge eco diesels are very, very, very dangerous to drive. After the reprograming from fca they have a very dangerous turbo lag time. Fca has done nothing to address the problem. The reprograming of the software made them worse and more dangerous. Because of the way they designed this eco diesel, it is prone to catch fire. On my truck i had a fire under the hood and a hole melted through the intake manifold. Luckily, the truck did not burst into flamesbut it was in the dealership for almost 3 weeks being repaired. This truck is very dangerous and the truck needs to be recalled and if fca can't fix them, they need to buy them back and get these death traps off the road. Sorry, i can't describe just a single specific instance, it's dangerous every time you get behind the wheel. I would like to meet with the president of fca and have him take my truck for a drive with his family in it and then give his opinion as to the quality of this engine. I do not allow my wife to drive this truck as it's a death trap.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) and nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle loss power. The check enginewarning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a parking lot where the engine reeved up and stalled.the contact opened the hood and detected a fire and within five minutes the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact called thefire department who extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries or police report filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic.the contact called mcconnell chrysler dodge jeep ram 1405 healdsburg ave, healdsburg, ca 95448 (888) 392-4082 who referred contact to manufacturer the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The insurance company took possession of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Truck performance following fca v08 emissions recall dramatically affected. Truck poses extreme risk to operators and surrounding motorists during cold & warmup cycles. Substantial power loss during this time making merging into traffic/accelerating at a normal pace dangerous until truck reaches full operating temperature. Lead time required to merge is is extreme when engine temperature cold. Exponentially affected when trailering during this period as well. Truck feels like taking off from a stop in 5th gear.
While driving truck the engine light came on and there was a loud noise.brought it to shop and they said the lifter slipped out of plastic tray it was in and messed of the camshaft. Who uses plastic in a hemi engine that gets so hot. It was scary cuz the truck was missing and i was afraid it would stop while i was on freeway in houston texas.this is a common problem with this engine.the 2013-2015 were recalled for this and apparently it isn't any better with the 2016. Please check into it.
Fca ecodiesel emissions recall - aem software update was performed on my 2016 ram ecodiesel (june 3, 2019) by servicing dealer.software update was not supposed to impact vehicle performance, drivability, fuel economy, etc.this is not the case as all indicated characteristics have been negatively affected by this update.most concerning is the aem recall software update has induced a significant throttle response delay when trying to accelerate from a stop or at low speeds until the engine reaches full operating temperature.in some instances throttle response delay is as long as 3 or 4 seconds before the engine will respond and accelerate.this creates an extremely dangerous condition when trying to turn onto a busy road or accelerate in normal or heavy traffic conditions.i do not feel comfortable turning onto a busy road until the engine is at full temperature for fear of causing an accident.once the engine drops below a certain temperature the acceleration delay comes back.this issue needs to be addressed with fca chrysler asap before people get hurt or killed.
Total engine failure. Chrysler in process of replacing engine that was repaired at 1oi miles for the same problem. Transmission has stuck in either 3rd or 5th gear and would not downshift or upshift - second time the transmission has done this. Have a video proving shifting faults. In both instances, the vehicle was either idling or in motion for the engine failures and was in motion in both instances when with the transmission failure. Several dealer recalls have been made on the vehicle that did not involve either of the above. Window clips have been replaced for driver side front window several times because they either break or come off and have to be repaired with new clips each time.if they are not replaced, there is a risk that the window will crash inside the door if attempt is made to roll down or roll up the power window. Vehicle is currently in the dealership shop for engine replacement; documentation is not yet available for this instance but can be provided when it becomes available.
In order to register my vehicle in california i was forced to accept the v08 emissions recall.after this recall, i have noticed substantial lag between depressing the accelerator and between when the vehicle accelerates.i was told there would be no change in performance by both the dealer and fca.i have almost been in two accidents now because i attempted to execute a left turn and even though i was depressing the accelerator, the vehicle sluggishly rolled through the intersection and then 2-3 seconds later, accelerated rapidly making it difficult to maintain lane integrity while navigating the turn.i generally drive fairly modestly which is why there have been only two life-threatening incidents in the past 3 or so months that i have had the "update".realistically though, this forced update has changed the nature of the truck and made it ultimately more dangerous to drive.all of this behavior began after the noted recall.i spoke with the dealership where the recall was performed, and was told that they have received this complaint from other drivers as well, and that while ram was aware of the problem, they had no remedy at this time.the date mentioned in the report is simply of the most recent of incidents that i mentioned.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to arrigo chrysler dodge jeep ram west palm beach (6500 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33411, (561) 421-5387) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tone wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
My vehicle was part of a recent ecodiesel settlement that required a recall and re-flash of the vehicles ecm. Fca stated that the recall re-flash would not affect the vehicles performance. That is not the cash. My vehicle now has a severe throttle hesitation when starting from a stop. Pulling into or merging into existing traffic has become extremely dangerous. I have been experiencing this condition since the recall was completed.
The egr cooler has a stress crack allowing coolant to go into cylinders, per the dealership where i left it. In dundee, michigan.
Hemi tick, google it. Seems to be a real thing. I first noticed about a year and a half ago a light tapping sound that was not intrusive and didn't think much of it. It's gotten notably louder now and i've noticed that the idle seems to be a bit on the rougher side the last couple months with the rpm starting to fluctuate however no engine codes yet. Im going to try to get to the dealer floor a warranty inspection when i can however my work schedule is not the best. My travel has been primarily highway for about 85% of my 42k miles. I have routine oil changes using products meeting chrysler specifications and don't typically haul anything and never tow. The sound so far is notable only when idling. Still runs fine otherwise but the growing symptoms match what i've been reading about.
Dangerous lag in throttle response in emergency situations.. Delay in throttle response is greater than 4 seconds in all attemps at acceleration.
The contact owned 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, abnormal sounds were coming from the engine which caused the vehicle to stall, the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and the engine compartment was on fire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the fire was extinguished by the fire department and a fire department report was filed. The contact stated the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The contact stated a local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number :19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. Lake elsinore chrysler dodge jeep ram 31400 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530 was contacted and confirmed that the part were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Ecodiesel emission fix . Well i loved my truck till they fixed it .now at low speeds it doesn'taccelerate making it very dangerous. I took it back to ram and they said that's the fix and it was the governments fault.well i know it's fca fault and i don't think they can fix it properly or they would of done so at the factory.. Someone will be killed or kill someone . When you hit the pedal and nothing happens for 2 to 3 seconds than takes off someone will get hurt . To think our government and the state of california agreed to this is a disgrace.i'll never buy a fca product and tell everyone the same
I have replaced the 3 way control valve 4 times and each time after about a week the bottom of the control valve blows out and radiator fluid all over. It happens when driving down the road/highway.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the engine completely shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to greenway chrysler dodge jeep ram of florence (2354 florence blvd, florence, al 35630, (256) 766-7324) where it was diagnosed that a new throttle position sensor was needed. The contact was informed that the part was not available for the repair to be completed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The vin was unknown.
I was driving on the highway when my vehicle stalled. Towed it to shop and they diagnosed it with internal engine failure.a valve dropped into the motor resulting in the entire thing needing to be replaced. Vehicle has only 38000 on it.
Very poor acceleration when cold or warm. Significant drop in power and fuel mileage. All of these things happened after the v08 update
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the throttle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. After the contact applied full pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowly accelerated and the turbo engine responded, which then caused the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. The vehicle was taken to lithia dodge (4025 10th ave great falls, mt 59405, 406-205-3430) where it was diagnosed that the turbo engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Parked truck. Turned keyfob to off. Removed and locked vehicle. Noticed vehicle engine was still running. Got back in and tried turning off again. Didn't work. Had to drive for short distance. Tried again. Worked.
It was just recently brought to my attention that there was a technical service bulletins sent out for the 3.0 ecodiesel to change the type/specification of oil and to go against what the owners manual states because the manual is wrong. It calls for an oil that is to light breaks down molecular weight too quickly and trucks and jeeps alike equiped with the ecodiesel have been having catastrophic engine failure due to premature engine wear on internal components. It is recommended to put 5w40 in instead. This is first and foremost true i did research and confirmed that the change was made but never made public to the owners like the current class action lawsuits was. Many owners don't know this change exsisted and many owners don't know that the dealerships are still making this error and continuing to fill the trucks with 5w30 for owners that come in for service. If it's to save money by not throwing away already purchased merchandise or ignorance i don't know. But this is huge because now even if owners change now they still have potential and highly probable permanent internal damage done to their engine taking a drastic amount out of the possible longevity of the engine away, and the new oil required reduces fuel economy furthering the financial burden of the owner that bought the vehicle with a different fuel economy advertised and with the knowledge that their vehicle may never last as long as they're hope because of the failure of the fca to identify this and make it public. Not to mention the dealerships are aware of this problem because articles claim mechanics have been coming forward saying dealerships are draining all 5w30 on unsold vehicles and replacing it with 5w40. Yet they refuse to make this a class action lawsuits to the public so we can know. We deserve the compensation for the costs that may come about because of this!!!
20v-475 or w58 recall to replace reluctor wheel has been public since august.to date, fca has provided no info about timing of a possible solution.a failure of the crankshaft reluctor wheel due to delamination results in instant engine failure.i have had to park this truck for fear of engine failure.now my 5 year powertrain warranty has expired as the truck sits for month after month.if a replacement is eventually installed, i should get a warranty extension to make up for my loss of 4 months of warranty and 4 months of use.
Eco diesel recall on emissions, and now have safety acceleration or "lack of" from a stop, fuel economy went way down and use of alot def,ram is aware of it and have not fixcheck engine light has been on for past 4 months dealers reset and still comes back on, dealers can't fix and don't know how they stated wait for dodge fcai was dealing with felicia us customer care case number [xxx]fca she had to cancel case instructed by her bosses because their is no fix.*dtconsumer stated failed software was installed which made it unsafe to drive.('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 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that after coming to a stop at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to gulf chrysler dodge jeep (3781 s mckenzie st, foley, al 36535, (251)943-5075) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the reluctor wheel and crank position sensor needed to be replaced. The contact learned of nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.
I own a 2016 ecodiesel ram 1500, and ever since i completed the required software update on my vehicle due to the class action lawsuit i have noticed a drastic decrease in the amount of acceleration my vehicle has under conditions where the vehicle is not fully warmed up and occasionally under normal driving conditions as well. There are times the vehicle will take 3 to 5 entire seconds to finally start accelerating and when trying to merge into heavy traffic or at intersections this is extremely dangerous! i need to be able to trust the my vehicle will respond in the manner i need it to while traveling highway and local. I become a hazard to other drives as well as to myself and my occupants. The ecodiesel owners community was promised that this software update would not impede fuel economy, engine performance, engine noise, and many other things, yet myself and what appears to be many others are suffering from what can only be classified as a ticking time bomb. When one or multiple lives are lost, will it then be a large enough issue to correct? i cant fear every single intersection and curved road i come across because i am afraid that my engine will respond sluggish and delayed. This is an issue that fca needs to address and quickly!
This issue is apperently so well know, it has its own name. Hemi tick. The bolts on the exhaust manifold break, causing an exhaust leak. The sound of the leak is where the term "hemi tick" gets its name.
Oil cooler developed a massive leak dumping at least half the oil on the ground and on the undercarriage of the truck.oil is on the exhaust which cause a smell of burning oil which cannot be safe.multiple people have the same issues with this engine and parts are nowhere to be found.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Three unknown dealer were contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bert ogden chrysler dodge jeep ram (8421 w. Expy 83, harlingen, tx 78552, (956) 335-3018) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted auto nation chrysler dodge jeep ram dealer bellevue service center (120 116th avenue ne, suite a, bellevue, wa 98004, (425) 312-1092) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.*dt
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact had received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was contacted and informed the him that the parts were unavailable, and that the dealer was only receiving one part per week. The contact was also informed that he had been placed on a waiting list and that there were several customers ahead of him on the list. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at low speeds and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact was provided a loaner vehicle for the two months. The vehicle was then taken to mac haik chrysler dodge jeep ram (12111 katy fwy, houston, tx 77079, (713) 538-2700) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated the failure was due to throttle delay failed to respond.the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) at nyle maxwell chrysler dodge jeep ram of austin (13401 highway, ranch rd 620 n, austin, tx 78717 (512) 518-1097). The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided.the failure mileage was 38,000.*dtconsumer stated v08 was done in january and could not qualify to install va7 update that restored the engine performance.*dtthe consumer stated his truck was part of a settlement ram ecodiesel class-action and was awarded $3000 under the v08 recall whereas he chose not to have it done until parts are available under nthsa vb1. The consumer wanted va7 update restoring the engine but fca is stating the consumer doesn't qualify because of the fact v08 done after january.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Chuck patterson toyota (200 east ave, chico, ca 95926) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to resume normal operation and was towed to chuck patterson toyota (200 east ave, chico, ca 95926) where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to do the repairs due to parts not being available. The failure recurred intermittently. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
2016 dodge ram 1500.attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire after service center worked on the engine noises.dealership refuses to cover additional repairs. Consumer seeks reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.also, the tire pressure light was on.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to repair the defect was unavailable. The manufacturer and local dealer larry h miller dodge located at 755 n 500 w, west bountiful, ut 84010, were made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v818000 (equipment, engine and engine cooling) and 20v036000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. Nemer chrysler jeep dodge ram (728 quaker rd, queensbury, ny 12804) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repairs.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that only one part at a time was sent to the dealers. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.the contact called to mcsweeney chrysler dodge jeep ram (2605 dr john haynes dr, pell city, al 35125; (205) 813-7020) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle loss motive power with the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Fields chrysler jeep dodge ram asheville (255 smokey park hwy, asheville, nc 28806, (828) 667-5213) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was unsure of the cause of the failure however, stated that some unknown magnetic material needed to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v818000 (equipment, engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. After the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling), it was discovered that the coolant was low inside the vehicle, as listed in the recall. Autonation chrysler dodge ram valencia (23820 creekside rd, valencia, ca) stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Consumer also stated acceleration is lagging.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. After the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling), it was discovered that the coolant was low inside the vehicle, as listed in the recall. Autonation chrysler dodge ram valencia (23820 creekside rd, valencia, ca) stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Consumer also stated acceleration is lagging.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall regarding the emissions. After the emissions repair, the vehicle failed to accelerate occasionally. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and become sluggish and sputter after the accelerator pedal was depressed. Mojave auto group (631 main st, barstow, ca 92311, (760) 256-3502) tested the vehicle, but could not replicate the failure. The service manager participated in a ride along and the failure was finally replicated; however, the diagnostic machine showed no codes. The contact stated that the vehicle had a lifetime power train warranty, but the emission repair had to be performed in order to honor the warranty. The contact stated that he could have opted out of the emission repair, which he felt caused the failure. The manufacturer stated that they could not remedy the failure because nhtsa issued a nationwide recall. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the engine was started, the vehicle failed to accelerate in a timely manner when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the vehicle did not accelerate immediately in traffic. The vehicle was taken to mclarty daniel chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3709 south thompson street, springdale, arkansas 72764, (479)-751-4563) for a manufacturer's emission recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 22,500.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram houston (1515 s loop w, houston, tx 77054), and was diagnosed that the exhaust temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The contact was informed that the vehicle was subjected to nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the egr cooler was replaced and the software was updated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,700.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to patterson chrysler dodge jeep ram- tyler (3120 s sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701, (903) 561-2404) to be inspected. The contact was informed that the bolts holding the exhaust manifold in place were beginning to fracture. The contact was informed that the bolts were not covered under warranty. The contact was informed that the bolts needed to be replaced. The repair was still pending. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 60,075.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v818000 (equipment, engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v818000 (equipment, engine and engine cooling) and 20v036000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. Nemer chrysler jeep dodge ram (728 quaker rd, queensbury, ny 12804) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repairs.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt
2016 ram rebel has extremely dim headlights on low beam. Dangerous to drive on back roads.. Headlights are projection type and i believe they areofpoor design.. Contacted ram customer service with no results, of course!
After i bought my 2016 ram 1500 in february 2019 i noticed my horn and the evic on the instrument cluster stopped working causing me not to be able to read my tpms or oil life or any other evic functions. Also with the horn not working i feel it's a huge safety issue there is a recall for this same issue on previous year models. I have noticed that the lights on the evic and cruise control switches don't illuminate either. By googling the issue it seems there are numerous other ram 1500 owners with the same issue. I feel these are all major safety issues and should be investigated.
Our company leased this vehicle from bayside chrysler jeep dodge on 4/21/2016 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 6/30/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to the bayside dealership. The mechanics determined that the battery failed and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 7/1/2016. On 8/2/2016, the vehicle once again failed to start and warning lights were engaged on the indicator panel. The vehicle was again towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery had failed and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/5/2016. On 10/1/2016, the vehicle failed to start for a third time. The vehicle was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery failed to hold a charge. The battery was once again replaced. The vehicle was released to us on 10/3/2016.
Our company leased this vehicle from bayside chrysler jeep dodge on 4/22/2016 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 6/24/2016, the vehicle operator was not able to start the vehicle and it was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics noted that they were able to jump start the vehicle with jumper cables, but malfunction lights came on and the instrument panel started dimming. The mechanics replaced the battery and released the vehicle to us the same day. On 8/4/2016, the engine once again failed to start. The vehicle was again towed to the bayside dealership, where mechanics again found internal failure and once again replaced the battery. The vehicle was released to us on 8/5/2016. On 9/13/2016, the vehicle once again failed to start and was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery was dead and the instrument panel was malfunctioning. The battery was again replaced and a road test was performed. The vehicle was released to us on 9/20/2016.
While driving the truck at night the lights flicker almost like as if you were flashing your lights at someone in front of you, this truck has been to dealership a total of 16 times for this reason.first they told me it was the way dodge built my truck and that it was normal, then next time we took it in they told me that it was my toll tag, i questioned okwhich is it dodge made my truck this way or my toll tag, we got no response.now they just put my shop in the bay and leave it and do nothing to it for a couple of days then call me and tell me it's ready, yea been caught on camera buddies, see how warranty likes those videos ,y'all charging warranty for the work but your caught on camera doing absolutely nothing to my truck . Good luck
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's headlights would burn out and needed to be replaced often. The contact stated that the headlights had to be replaced approximately once every 2-3 months. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop to have the headlights replaced each time. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,697.
When is raining park or driving passenger brake tail light indicate out, mirror won't close, driver side window won't work, dash board lights will be flashing on/off and buck up camera has a black/ color line screen, front differential has a crack on it.
Radio shuts off without warning, locks up and will only turn back on when shutting off vehicle and restarting it. Headlight flicker on and off while driving. Headlight flicker has done this for 3 months now
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that condensation appeared on the headlights and impaired vision, while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the head lights were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to start the vehicle after multiple attempts. On another occasion, while driving 30 mph, the headlights ceased without warning. The contact had to use the high beam headlights when operating the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to fremont motor casper (6101 e 2nd st, casper, wy 82609, (307) 462-5508) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle control module was defective. The dealer referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint and have an investigation started. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,500.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's headlights would burn out and needed to be replaced often. The contact stated that the headlights needed to be replaced approximately once every 2-3 months. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop where the headlights were replaced each time. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,948.
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/15 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/22/2016, the vehicle operator found that the battery was malfunctioning. Additionally, the transmission was slipping from 1st to 2nd. The vehicle was towed to the mid county dealership for repairs. Mechanics found that the battery had failed and replaced it. The mechanics also found defects in the transmission system, but were unable to repair it. The mechanics then proceeded to replace the entire transmission system. The vehicle was released to us on 9/7/2016. While this is a single incident for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists entirely of ram 1500, with seven being 2016 models and one 2015 model. Battery failure and transmission failure has been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.
When driving in any condition, street or freeway lights flicker or remain off for 30-60 second intervals. This happens at night and we have had mutiple close calls and once hit a guard rail. We have contacted our dealership 2-3 times in paso robles ca and we also notified morgan hill ram when they had the vehicle for an extended time period due to the engine blowing up under warranty. My husband commutes 150 miles one way and this is completely unsafe. No one seems to care. I have videos available via email.
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/2015 as a part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/18/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not crank and needed jumper cables to start. The vehicle was brought to mid county chrysler for repairs. The mechanics diagnosed a failed battery and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/26/2016. While this is the only incident on record for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists solely of ram 1500s, with seven of them being 2016 models and one 2015 model. Battery and electrical system failures have been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/2015 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/18/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not start and the vehicle was brought to the mid county dealership for repairs. Mechanics tested the vehicle and found that the battery was dead and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/26/2016. While this is the only incident on record for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists entirely of ram 1500, with seven being the 2016 model and one 2015 model. Battery and electric failure has been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.
My vehicle has no daytime running lights for visual safety. The sales code has been eliminated by the fca. I want my vehicle to have the light safety like all the other dodge, chrysler, jeep vehicles.why are the ram 1500's left out of this safety feature?
When i was driving on a 400 mile trip my head lights were surging or fickering.dosen't do it when sitting in park.started doing this at 200 miles on 2016 ram 1500.took it to dealer they had it happen to them a few times.they have no idea whats causing it.they contacted chrysler,they told dealer to tell me to drive it wont hurt anything.i'm affraid that one of these times my lights are going to go out when i dont want them to.i think its a bunch of crap.so i pay 40g's for new truck with a problem that im told cant be fixed.this problem is ongoing and i have 10000 miles now.what do i do?
The contact owns a 2016 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the headlights inadvertently turned off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200. Updated 02/07/2017*ctconsumer stated had flickering light issues. Updated 7/11/18
I own a 2016 dodge ram eco diesel that was forced to have the epa update completed as part of the class action settlement. Since the update was completed i have been having issues with inconsistent power and acceleration. The problem is intermittent and has almost resulted in collisions on several occasions. This issue is especially dangerous when making left hand turns across traffic and the truck decides to delay 2-3 seconds in the acceleration process. I have contacted the dealer as well as the manufacturer and have been met with stone walking bug both of them. I have complained several times but they refuse to even take the truck in for diagnostics sitting the lack of engine trouble codes. The manufacturer angrily refers me to the department that is handling the settlement and states that the epa is making them do this and there is nothing they can do. When i try reaching out to the department handling the recall/settlement it is met with unreachable agents and an endless loop on a phone system. At this point i fearful to drive the truck and especially transport my childin it. I am at a wits end and am asking for involvement from your organization. My name is [xxx] and can be reached at [xxx] for any additional information. Thank youinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel gauge erroneously read that the fuel tank was empty although there was fuel in the fuel tank. The contact indicated that after filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would read empty after using approximately a quarter of the fuel in the fuel tank. During the failure, the check engine warning light and low fuel warning light were illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (dch chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of temecula, 26845 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591) where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter clamp failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 18,495.
Filled up my fuel tank and as you drive down the road your fuel gage continues to go up and down. Then your low fuel light goes off. Then you get a fuel level sensor code that comes up on the dash. These warnings buzzers continue to go off regardless if the tank is full.
"eco dieselemissions update,"upon having my truck ecm flashed with the court settlement emissionupdate, i have observed severe power loss. To the point of4-5 seconds of delay when initiallypulling out in to traffic on any road or highway.very sluggish and has almostcaused me to have an accident . This started immediately after the update . My truck drove fine beforethe update.
Vehiclestalled out while driving at low speed in the city.tried to restart then began sputtering and ultimately died . Vehicle was towed to a repairshop and was told it was a bad fuel relay found in thetipm system.
Faulty fuel sensor and there's only 54700 miles on it.happens on and off,i fill the tank and i get a msg saying low fuel,gauge is on empty and the engine light pops on.looked into it and it seems this is happening everywhere with the dodge rams.
Fuel level sensor inoperable. Can not gauge proper levels of fuel in the vehicle.
The epa required update to my 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel has caused two issues and the first is a big safety issue affecting thousands of eco diesel owners. After the update to the egr the truck has a cold lag in take off of up to 7 seconds which could result in an accident. The second issue is the loss of 4 mpg fuel economy. We the owners are requesting that chrysler return the vehicles back to the old programming until a fix can be developed. I am afraid someone is going to get killed before the issue is addresses. Can you help us in this matter?
I have owned this vehicle for over two years and have asked several time to have recall 19v-757 fixed. I get the same answer that chrysler will only alow them to get a certian number of parts to do these repairs. They can put me on a list to get them repaired. This is unacceptable. There is a recall it should be fixed immediately not when they get around to it. Two years is not getting it repaired in a timely manner!
Fuel sensor fail this happen when i have to brake hard
Ram 2016 ecodiesel is the subject of recall vb1 regarding threat of fire from faulty egr valve.the nhtsa recall was announced in october and now the best estimate of a fix has been delayed from december 13 to april.that's too long to park this vehicle.fca should offer the buyback that appears in the aem settlement to any truck that is a threat to burst into flames if driven.others appear willing to drive their vehicles.i am not, nor would any well informed owner.
Another ram ecodiesel post-aem safety concern. Did the aem recall and instantly became a safety hazard in traffic. Extreme throttle lag of 4+ seconds, even if flooring it. Too many close calls to list myself and i don't let me wife drive unless absolutely necessary (it was supposed to be her truck!!). Recall may be monetary and such but the issue is a safety problem and will result in much larger issues. I've worked as a risk management safety officer; this will lead to a bigger problem. Epa or not, this "aem fix" is wrong! please please please get involved and force a recall to fix the lack of throttle response on these vehicles.for what its worth, i found out that i am not eligible for any of the claim $$because my truck was built in canada. God bless the american ram badge, huh!
After diesel emission modification transmission shifts very rough and jumps vehicle when cold. It sends wheels into spinout when entering roads which can be dangerous. Fuel economy also fell from average of 23-24mpg to below 21mpg. I have taken it to the shop 3 times already. The shop will "reset" the computer, but the issue comes back within a few days. Need a permanent fix.
Fuel level sensor failure, causes fuel gauge to read zero and check engine light to come on. First gauge will read incorrectly then fall to just reading zero,happens in all conditions of driving and vehicle running. Its a known issue for the ram 1500. Requires fuel pump assembly to be replaced as the sensor is built into the fuel pump assembly.
Our truck is two years old. We have 77,000 miles on it and the fuel sensor/pump went bad. It's no longer under warranty; however, a fuel pump should last more than 2 years and 77,000 miles. We fill up with fuel. Everything is fine until the needles hits the first line. We get a fuel sensor warning and the guage drops to empty. The truck runs fine. No hesitation of stalling. Wouldn't know anything was wrong except for the warning lights. Check engine light is on, too. According to dodge, the two are related.
I have a excelleration issue when truck is cold . This may cause a accident.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While adding fuel to the vehicle, the fuel pump nozzle became stuck in the fuel tank filler tube. The contact had to remove the nozzle from the fuel tank by twisting and pulling with force each time the fuel tank was filled in order to release the fuel pump nozzle. The contact spoke with victorville motors (14617 civic drive, victorville, ca 92394, (760) 733-8484), but the dealer stated that there was nothing for them to diagnose. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the fuel tank inspected. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100.
Since the fca ecm re-flash, my truck turbo lag is now deadly, when the engine gets past the turbo lag it will smoke the tires, but don't back off or you start all over again with turbo lag. Ive pulled out into traffic and waited for the lag to catch up, nearly being hit almost every time i drive it. Forget driving up hills. Someone is going to get killed. If it had driven like this when i test drove it, i never would have bought it! my family has literally yelled watch out dad! when i try to pull into even mild traffic from a stop.
We have been trying to get 2 recalls repaired to our vehicle for over a year now.i called this week and the dealership informed me they were a year out for scheduling and were only doing 1 recall repair per week.my truck is running poorly (no acceleration, engine is struggling.runs ok while stationary but struggles to operate when moving be it city or highway.) and with only one dealership available i am at a loss.what are we supposed to do?
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that when the fuel tank would reach half a tank, the check engine light would illuminate which then would turn into a low fuel light illuminating. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would then immediately read as empty. The contact took the vehicle to douglas jeep chrysler dodge ram (2382 s tamiami trail, venice, fl 34293) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel sensor and gave the contact an estimate of $800.00. The manufacturer was notified and offer him no assistance; they referred him to nhtsa. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Fuel gauge drops to empty when gas tank is full. Then reads fuel and then will drop back to empty. Never had a vehicle do this before.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated the fuel sensor was reading incorrectly giving false reading at half of tank and when the gauge reached zero the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnosis or a mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Did the new ecodiesel update and now truck lags during acceleration. Takes a second or 2 to take off. Also with the egr cooler recall i'm losing coolant can possibly cause a fire. Fca told me when i called to carry a jug of coolant with me to refill as needed. I would think i would have to do this on a 3 year old truck.
Truck has 25,200 miles on it and has fuel sensor failure alarm. After reading some information with other owners, they all have the same problem with their ram pickup. Evidently this happens anywhere from 5,000 miles and up. It is a $1000 repair when not under warranty. I believe this should be a recall item covered after the warranty expires. Some people had the repair 2 or more times. I was driving up the road when the fuel gauge said empty and it's full
I was backing a pontoon boat while in 4wd low in soft mulch, i then stopped and switched back to 2wd. Once the electronic shifting was complete, the fuel sensor fail message appeared in the instrument cluster, the low fuel warning and the check engine light both illuminated. The fuel (gas) tank was about 3/4 full when this occurred. The vehicle had 60,054 miles on it. So far the vehicle continues to run as normal but the illuminated warnings are quite a distraction while driving.
Fuel sensor fails after filling up vehicle.after filling up tank the vehicle will register full for 30 to 40 miles.then sensor will fail and read empty which brings in check engine light.
Engine speed surged while pulling into parking space. Bringing to dealer to have checked. No warning, or codes given. $1500 in damages to my vehicle and probably the same to the parked car in front of me. Worried about my safety now with this sudden acceleration.
Vehicle is three years old with roughly 41k miles.engine light comes on,code reads fuel pump.light goes out.week or two later truck info menu says fuel sensor error and gauge reads empty.researched and seen this is a common problem with similar year models.even dealership confirms this.this will cost 1k to fix as well as a whole day at the shop.why isn't this a recall?i've never heard of fuel sensors or pumps going bad this early. This issue isn't cover under powertrain warranty.it is under bumper to bumper but i'm out of luck as it's three year/36k miles. Engine light/sensor/gauge issue occured when cranking it up.i turned it off and back on and the gauge went to the appropriate level although engine light is still on. I use 87 fuel.
I took my truck into a dealer because the exhaust system wouldn't clean itself.i found out there were recalls pertaining to this and they were handled as far as i knew. However, just a few weeks later as i was pulling into my driveway at home i noticed smoke barreling out from under the hood.i imediately tried to shut it off and when i did it would rev up higher instead of shutting off.i got it to shut off finally and left it sitting there overnight until i could get a tow truck to take it back to the dealership, where i was informed that this problem is now so common that the part is on back order and no idea of when they will be able to get it.now its 3 weeks later and i still haven't gotten my truck back.
Dodge ram 1500 2016 with 45,000 miles. I was driving with 3/4 tank of gas but fuel gauge suddenly read empty, fuel sensor failure warning, check engine light on,low fuel light on. I had to brake immediately thinking gasoline was leaking. It was a dangerous stop and i almost got hit by other cars. Luckily i only got minor scratch when trying to get out of the car as soon as possible. I searched through internet and surprisingly this issue has been so common so many years even with new truck models. Please make it a recall and don't let it roll into the new models.
V08 aem recall performed on 6/4/19. Post recall, loss in fuel economy, reduced power especially when towing, and severe turbo lag lasting four to seven seconds. The severe turbo lag is causing unsafe conditions while driving vehicle. The lack of acceleration when the accelerator pedal is pressed is present when starting from a complete stop, as well as at varying travel speeds. It is especially dangerous when making left and right turns on city streets or when merging into highway traffic, because there is little to no acceleration of the vehicle, even under full throttle for between four and seven seconds. The lag is severe even at full operating temperatures above 200 degrees. These issues were not present in the vehicle prior to the v08/aem recall. The manufacturer has insisted that this is normal operation of the vehicle after the v08 aem recall, but the vehicle operated without these issues before the work was completed.
The fuel level sensor circuit has high output. It can't pass emissions. The vehicle was stationary.
Full tank of gas. 38,000 miles. Fuel sensor failure warning.check engine light on.low fuel light on.fuel gauge reads empty.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the fuel gauge went from full to empty. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and all the electrical features shut down. The vehicle was taken to brown motors of greenfield (399 federal st, greenfield, ma 01301) where it was diagnosed that either the fuel sensor or the sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,897.
I was accelerating to enter highway i35 in san antonio when my dashboard lit up with multiple flashing lights. Check engine, low fuel indicator, fuel sensor failure error code, along with the ringing alarm that there was no fuel.i am now in the middle lane of i35 traveling 65 mph and trying to figure out should i risk cutting back across the traffic i just merged with to exit before i get stranded in the middle lane, or risk running out of fuel and exit the next exit more safely.i chose to cut off the traffic so that i didn't risk getting stranded in the middle of the highway.this was dangerous, and i am glad i didn't have my kids in the truck with me.these faulty fuel sensors that are on the fuel pumps need redesigned.mopar should be held responsible before real tragedy happens.
I have a 2016 ram ecodiesel that had no performance issues prior to the recall. It is now very sluggish, lacks power and is slow getting to speed, also hunts/searches for gears.it has become a safety hazard when accelerating to merge into traffic. I have logged a complaint with fca and my case number is #59458742.
After the recall, my ram ecodiesel has no power at all, it is dangerous to drive until it gets up to operating temperature.even then, it is very sluggish, sometimes dangerously slow like when turning left with on-coming traffic.this was not the case before the aem recall due to the emissions issue.while mine has not doe this, i am part of a group of additional owners, of which an alarming number have caught fire post aem recall.also a very high number of engine failures.i am concerned there are major design flaws, and now this latest update simply makes it dangerous to drive.
The fuel gage intermittently drops to zero fuel whe the tank is approximately half full or less. Based on numerous searches this is a common problem. This should be a safety recall item.
Ram 1500 fuel sensor malfunctions over time providing an empty reading when fuel level is well above zero. Part is poorly designed and can lead to confusion as to the actual fuel reading. In researching this issue, it appears that many other ram 1500 owners are experiencing thesame issue -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jljjr2cdck.
My vehicle was part of a recent ecodiesel settlement that required a recall and re-flash of the vehicles ecm. Fca stated that the recall re-flash would not affect the vehicles performance. That is not the cash. My vehicle now has a severe throttle hesitation when starting from a stop. Pulling into or merging into existing traffic has become extremely dangerous. I have been experiencing this condition since the recall was completed.
Takata recall i have a 2016 dodge ram 1500 with 33000 miles on it.the other day my gas light came so i pulled off to the side of the road thinking i had a leak because i just filled up the day before then i got a message on the dash that said fuel sensor fail so i went on the internet and found out it is a very common known problem that dodge hasn't done anything to fix after reading up on it i fully believe that this problem should be recalled and resolved
The fuel gauge goes to empty when it is full. Bad fuel sensor. It basically bounces around when i fill it up and then returns to empty. The dealershipacknowledges this is a very common problem. I can't allow my wife and four children to drive long distances if they don't know how much fuel is in the tank. Extreme safety concern in desert area. This needs to be addressed at a large scale.
I am a 2016 ram 1500 crew cab. If i use the vst gas nozzles they get stuckin the filler neck. It takes about 10-15 mins to get it unstuck. I have taken it to antioch dodge and they say there is no issue. I also had a video and they refuse to look at it. I am very disappointed that nobody will look into this.
2016 ram ecodiesel 60,000 miles i recently accepted the offer from ram for emissions recall on my ecodiesel. I agreed to it thinking that with the extended warranty that they offered that my problems would be taken care of. Part of the recall was to have the aem update done to your truck. After the dealer installed this which i believe it was just an ecm reflash my truck gets worse fuel economy and sometimes will start and the rpms will slowly creep down until the truck dies. If i keep restarting the engine it will eventually stay running after 10 or 15 minutes idling. Normally does it when you are on a time crunch. My engine has always consumed a lot of engine coolant. Was on a trip with my family and the heat quit working. I stopped at a parts store and purchased a gallon of antifreeze and it took the whole gallon to fill it back up to the resovoir. I have had to add coolant at least once a month. Have probably added 4 gallons in the last year.acceleration is very sluggish at times. This is very dangerous because you never know when it's going to do it. I recently took my truck to the dealer for the starting problem and the coolant consumption problem. I was floored when the service writer called and said that ram is aware of these problems but there is currently no fix and gave me free antifreeze! i could understand this if the truck was brand new but it's 4 years old. There should be a fix by now! i am paying $500 a month for a vehicle that may or may not start. It may or may not move when i hit the accelerator pedal and it still uses antifreeze. I am very dissatisfied with this truck and ram not holding up to their end of the deal. If i knew what i know now i would've opted out of their offer. All of these vehicles have the same issues and ram needs to be held accountable for their neglect of these problems. My truck is a death trap!
The truck down speeds to 40 mph without notice or warning. The fuel filter appears to be clogging and the fuel injectors and lines are also clogged. Dodge refuses to fix the issue opting to replace parts and informing me that i must monitor the truck bring it in every 12,000 miles for repair.
I own a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. I recently got a recall (v08 i believe) that greatly effected the throttle response and fuel mileage on my truck. I love on a bend on a state highway and it has become very dangerous for me to pull out of my driveway. When i press the throttle there is a good 5 second delay before the truck accelerates. This is a known problem as fca has notified dealers that they are aware of the issue. I know this because i took my truck back to the dealer to address these issues and that is the response they gave me. When i purchased this truck there were no acceleration issues and the fuel mileage was 4-5mpg greater before this computer update. Please facilitate a fix for this before i get hit leaving my house or turning onto any street.
With only 45,000 miles i have had two different issues with the fuel system.the latest issue is showing a fuel level sensor fail.the tank shows full after filling, but after 50 miles it does not register any fuel.from online research, it appears to be the fuel sending unit.
I bought my truck on the 25th at 6pm. And at 7p on the 26th it had caught fire on the highway and burnt ro the ground with me and my pregnant wife in the truck. I heard ticking coming from the motor followed by a loud pop and then lost all power no gas response and coasted to breakdown lane just barley got mi wife out of the truck and the truck was fully elguffed.
Truck stuck at high speed, unable to de-accelarate, turned truck to neutral and applied hand brake to gradually stop. Message received on truck;" service throtle body" milage on truck 86463. I was driving about 60 mhp and attempted to pass a slow car when this happen.
I had a sudden loss of power and an abrupt deceleration while driving out of my development. The service electronic throttle control and check engine lights appeared on the dash. This happened on may 17, 2017 and some of the vehicles ecodiesel fuel injectors were replaced. 2000 miles later almost the same exact thing happened on july 14, 2017. Currently additional injectors are being replaced. I am thankful neither time was while driving at highway speeds on a busy road.
With gas in tank the fuel gauge goes right to empty and the gas light comes on in the instrument panel and works only once in a while.while driving with a full tank of gas needle goes straight to empty and gas light comes on.has happened 4 times in last week.truck has 46000 miles on it.
There was a nationwide recall on the ecodiesel engine due to a class-action lawsuit.the repair was made and now the truck does not accelerate until the engine warms up.this is very dangerous as you pull out into traffic and the truck does not go.i have almost been hit as truck stalls and then accelerates a full 4-5 seconds later.i will not let anyone else drive my truck now due to this danger.in checking with other owners everyone who has the "update" done per the lawsuit is having the same dangerous problem.to be specific, when the engine is cold, you hit the accelerator, the truck does not accelerate for 4-5 seconds.this causes you to roll slowly into oncoming traffic.
Error code p0463 - fuel level sending unit failure. Seems to happen to everyone right out of warranty... 40k miles, under 3 years old. Was driving on the highway when warning lights and the audible notification started going off. Low fuel warnings lit up too. Fuel level sending unit high voltage failure is the eventual message on the dashboard. It throws one off when that happens, took me a minute to realize that i didn't in fact have a fuel leak and did in fact have plenty of gas.
After filling gas tank, gas gauge sporadically goes to empty and low gas light comes on. Happens pretty much every time i fill the tank. Happens out of nowhere while driving and during startup. Also shuts down remote start due to low fuel warning. 45000 miles
Top of the fuel sending unit cracked, causing the diesel fuel to continually stream out under the truck as long as it was running. Causing a fire hazard and loss of power.
I have a 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel. The computer was reprogrammed to comply with the emissions lawsuit brought against fca. After this update, the vehicle fuel mileage dropped about 18% which is less than the advertised mileage. The vehicle also lost power (i have no way of measuring) but a noticeable difference when towing. Last but most importantly, there is a terrible throttle response lag when the engine is cold. This issue has caused some near crash scenarios for me when attempting to pull out on a busy road. Specifically, when accelerating from a stop or while rolling when the engine is cold, the throttle must be pushed between 3/4 and full to get the vehicle to respond (i've read this is caused by the cold turbine).this occurs every day with the masters near accident occurring today while leaving the dealership. I have taken the vehicle to 3 different dealers and made complaints directly to fca with no satisfactory answers to address the problems.
Engine check light , no gas gauge reading , low fuel light sign while driving vehicle that has a full tankof gas . Fuel pump sensor came on at 35,000 miles 2016 dodge ram 1500. 5.7 motor. Went on line and people our showing that dodge between 2014--2018. Are having this problem and warranty won't cover it, and they know it is a problem. But refuse to do anything about it.there should be a recall on this. Lucky for me i had a extended warrantyso i only paid a 100.00 deductible on a 700.00 dollar service bill. This is not right and needs to be recalled.
P0463 stating that the fuel level circuit was failing giving off false fuel tank level readings and check engine light turning on while driving. Truck has slightly over 60k miles fuel needle fluctuates from empty to quarter of a tank at times while driving
Fuel sensor failure. The sending unit which measures fuel level failed while in motion. Check engine light came on. The fuel tank had to be dropped to replace the sensor. A quick search of online forums revealed many have this issue. Without knowing how much fuel is in the tank, one could be left stranded.
2nd time this has happened, checked eng light came on, low fuel sensor failed, fuel gauge goes to empty, truck runsfine, does not matter if driving on streets or highway, very concerned i dont run out of gas, i have to fill up every week, praying for a recall to have this mechanical failure fix quickly
As i was driving, after turning a corner, accelerating about 40 mph the engine violently shook, truck lost engine power. Dead.after towing back to dealer, the fault code indicated the sensor ring failed (recall w58). That was mid-september 2020.the truck was in same dealership for most time since last week of august 2020 with emissions problems.so far, all have been covered by warranty.dealer has provided me with transportation, but i have not had my vehicle to drive, with no end in sight.lockwood motors marshall mn has all repair invoices, since they have been warranty covered.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the contact started the vehicle, the fuel gauge went to empty and the fuel sensor and engine warning indicators flashed. The dealer (don jackson chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3950 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (770) 969-7229) was notified. The contact made several calls, but was unable to schedule a diagnostic appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,550.
Vehicle completely died in the intersection right after taking off from the stoplight. Could not remove key and it will not shift into park. *dt *dtthe consumer stated vehicle was repaired, a loose battery terminal was the problem.
I purchased a new 2106 ram 1500 ecodiesel in 2016 from a dealer. There was an emissions recall for which i took to the dealer and had done according to the manufacturer. Since the recall was completed i have had a serious lag in acceleration. There is now a 3 to 4 second delay at 3/4 throttle before the truck takes off in a lurch. I asked the dealer how this can be fixed to accelerate as before the recall and they said there was nothing they could and that they would not undo the computer changes. I live off a busy street and trying to flow into trafficis a real challenge and a safety hazard. I'm afraid to lend my truck to family and friends because of the safety hazard and wanted to make sure a complaint has been filed.
This vehicle is a death trap, i purchased it certified used from a ram dealer with 30k on it.it runs and drives fine but when it is cold and out of the blue it has complete dead pedal. The truck will not accelerate, it has almost no throttle response and it not safe to drive until its warmi have almost been hit several times, even a slow under powered moped would scoot faster than this truck when its not up to operating temp.this has all taken place after the emissions update done to the truck before predelivery.i had no idea it was going to drive like thisi have banned family and friends from driving it.the dealership says it drives as it should "post update"the lack of pedal response is going to get someone killed.there are no engine codes, dealer says its fine and has an perfect maintenance history.today it was a bit cooler outside than it has been in recent months, knowing the trucks characteristics i used remote start to warm it up. It ran for about 5 minutes before i left, i drove down about a 1000ft private road to a 4 lane divided highway that i pull out onto several times a day and have been for two decades.no cars were coming except a white mazda about two firelanes away from me so more than enough room, i could have walked across the road. I pressed the pedal and thh truck fell on its face and topped out at 10 mph until i made it to the center median to complete my left turn.the vehicle has to move into the right lane to avoid hitting me, they were being abundantly cautious but this is not how a vehicle should respond to throttle input during warm up or not.it is a diesel and i have been driving them my whole life, i know their cold behavior and this vehicle is broken.fca says its normal.
When drivingthe vehicle and the gas gauge gets below a half tank then the check engine light turns on, then the gas gauge goes to empty, and then the low fuel light comes on. Ten fuel sensor fail.
V08 recall flash has made my truck more dangerous to drive. There is an extreme amount of lag from the engine and turbo while trying to accelerate. I am the second owner, bought on 7/24/19 and the truck has been in the shop twice already!
After having the emission recall competed on my 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel i am experiencing major power loss in certain operating conditions. This condition includes reduced throttle response when accelerating from a stop after cold starting. Since this recall there is significant lag in the throttle leading to traffic having to slow down because i'm not accelerating. I can push the throttle to the floor and there is very little rpm increase. This issue happens after every cold start and there is a larger lag if the air conditioner is on. This throttle lag only started occurring after the recall was performed and has occurred regularly since.
This began intermittently, but is now constant while driving and while stationary. After fully filling the gas tank a warning light flashes and has a picture of the fuel tank, and the fuel level indicates that the fuel level is empty; a false fuel tank reading.
Driving on a highway at 60 m/h engine start smoking and caught on fire without any previous alert or check engine light on after i pullover and lift the hood to inspect the smoke.
After the mandatory aem update the truck lost acceleration power and mpg went way down. I was told the trucks performance would stay exactly the same. In reality the truck turned into a slug. Also received a recall about possible fires due to egr cooler leaking coolant. Fca told me until a there's a fix to carry a jug of coolant and continue to refill as needed. I think that's ridiculous, the truck is 4 years old.
This vehicle has a 3.0 eco diesel engine.chrysler had a recall to update this engine which i had them do.ever since the update there has been a long pauseafterpushing on the accelerator till the engine speeds up.this often times results in a dangerous situation when pulling out to merge into traffic.we live near a busy round about and whenpushing on the gas to enter, nothing happens so you push down more,then all at once it takes off like a bullet and you hope you don't hit somebody.i have taken it back to the dealer more than once and they say they can't do anything to correct it.i have called the recall number at ram and didn't get anywhere there either.the dealer said they get a lot of complaints about this but there is no fix.this is a dangerous situation.
My trucks gas pump icon started flashing after the warning dinger went off on my 2016 ram 1500 crew cab sport. I then noticed my gas gauge showed empty. I checked my trip meter and saw that only 86 miles had been driven since i last filled up. I was driving home from anchorage and in the middle of the pass . It was late, dark and snowing with no cell service and no gas stations for miles, needless to say i was stressed out untill i had my truck scanned the next day, and the active code is p0463, fuel level sensor. I've done some research and it seems to be an inherent problem with many dodge vehicles, not just trucks. I feel the company should recall their inferior parts and address this problem. My local dodge dealer has one in stock for $197.90 before taxes and installation. Probably at least 3 hours labor. Thanks in advance for investigating my complaint.
The truck is stationary and is turned off and when i push the push to start button the truck begins to turn on and cuts off before it fully begins to run. Turns off mid ignition and dies. Have to push to start more than once.
Was driving my truck on the highway when i noticed message on instrument panel stating fuel sensor failed, check engine light came on, and fuel needle went from 3/ 4 full to empty, and back to 3/ 4 full to back to empty, with another message stating low fuel
Fuel pump sensor failure on truck, very dangerous, i do not know how much fuel is in my tank, the fuel gage drops to empty.i am afraid i will get stuck in a snow storm and run out of gas.ram is well aware of the issue as it is very common and they will not repair for free.
1. On 9/20 i received from fca dealer the recall update agreed to upon settlement with the epa.2. While driving on 9/21 i was at a stop and needed to changed lanes.3. When i depressed the accelerator the engine stalled and barely moved the vehicle for a couple of seconds before picking up and moving normally.4. Had another vehicle been on coming it could have created a potentially serious accident on a major road at a major intersection.5. I hereby exert that the "fix" for the emissions by fca is now creating dangerous driving conditions for "owners" who have received this this recall "fix"6. Additionally it appears fuel mileage is also dropping about 5%-10%7. Researching on the internet i am finding that this is a common problem.8. Sometimes the cruise control functions sometimes it does not, i have repeatedly taken the vehicle in for this complaint but they say they cannot find any issue.9. I would suggest that nhsta get vehicles before and after the "fix" and do substantial testing, as it is not 100% of the time and issue and may be hard to replicate.10. Overall performance of the vehicle seems to be affected - lower performance and less torque11.if fuel mileage is down and performance is down i would suspect that emissions may actually be worse than prior to the "fix" being implemented.
I need help with a safety issue after recall v08 epa & carb emissions modification. Since the program was updated, i have experienced severe hesitation upon acceleration. This hesitation is so severe that i cannot safely pull into traffic without risking an accident. I have taken my truck to the dealer twice since september 2019 and have made numerous phone calls to the dealer and fca. I was told from the dealer that the hesitation is very apparent, that fca is aware of the problem as it is wide spread, and fca is working on an update to the program.however, there is not a time frame for when there will be a fix.after numerous phone calls to the dealer and fca with no resolution, i sent an email to reid bigland, head of ram brand, but have heard nothing in response.considering the significance of the hesitation, and the potential safety risks, i find the lack of urgency to correct this safety issue and nonchalant responses to my concerns completely unacceptable. Will you please help me in obtaining a resolution to this safety concern?if needed, i can provide my service records and the detailed letter that i sent mr. Bigland
I purchased my diesel 2016 dodge laramie from dealership 6 months ago. On the sticker is stated i would get around 26 highway mileage and around 19 in city. I was actually getting this fuel mileage until i received a emission recall letter and took my vehile in to have a recall part replaced. Now i am only getting around 18 highway and 14 city since part was replaced. I have since taken it to 3 dealerships to have them find the problem and all they can say is that it must be the recalled part causing the lower fuel mileage. I feel like this is an injustice as i am not getting the sticker guaranteed mileage since recall was fixed. I would like this corrected
Hello,i called my dealership and asked them about my fuel sensor, check engine light has been on. Sometimes when i fill up my tank it goes away. That being said. I have searched the i gerber to find out it is a common problem with our ram trucks. Deslership will not cover now the power train warranty. This should be a recall. It is going to charge us nearly 1000 dollars to fix it. Simple fix. My truck has only 60,0000 miles brand new. Sometimes it goes away when i am driving and than it reappears. Please make this a recall that way we can get it fix. If not i am going to have to fix it myself. Thank you.
Fuel sensor failure appears on the dash, along with the fuel gauge moving all the way to empty. Brings up check engine light. This happened during travel and can come and go until the sensor completely fails.
Why is there recall on the dodge ram 1500 fuel sensor?driving down the interstate and all of a sudden my gas gage drops with alarms and check engine light comes on.i could have had an accident in traffic and having to look down at the dashboard in such in haste.too many issues from others with the same issue noted on forum.either take care of the faulty problems or lose customers because word will get around.happened in.nov 2019 and june 2020.
Air suspension has never worked properly during winter months. Had compressor replaced in 2-2018. In the last year i have experienced a minimum of 12 instances where the vehicle will not adjust ride height which i have photos of. When i purchased my vehicle no one told me it would not function properly during the cold months.most recently i was in to have the auto park recall taken care of. Since this update my truck is total crap. I have lost 3mpg in fuel mileage, the truckss shift pattern and running rpm's have changed and it drives like i'm towing something. When i returned to the dealer i was told to get and after market programmer to solve the issue. Really! so when i go in the next time they can void my warranty.my truck ran like a beast before the update and averaged 18.5 mpg, today i am averaging 14.7 on the same exact trip. Something is definitely wrong with this program.
Eco diesel recall on emissions, and now have safety acceleration or "lack of" from a stop, fuel economy went way down and use of alot def,ram is aware of it and have not fixcheck engine light has been on for past 4 months dealers reset and still comes back on, dealers can't fix and don't know how they stated wait for dodge fcai was dealing with felicia us customer care case number [xxx]fca she had to cancel case instructed by her bosses because their is no fix.*dtconsumer stated failed software was installed which made it unsafe to drive.('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).')
Received a recall to install aem computer update. Since the update i have been experiencing acceleration delays from a stop there is a 3-5 sec delay in acceleration. This is a safety hazard trying to merge i had to pull to the side of the road a # of times to avoid a rear end accident. In addition my gas mileage has also been decreased from an average of 18-20 mpg down to 14-16 mpg. This problem after the aem update must be correct quickly as driving the vehicle has become dangerous.
Fuel sensor is causing the vehicle to read empty on fuel and the check engine light comes on. While driving the warnings makes noise so you take you eyes off the road to see what's going on with your vehicle.
Since i've had the aem updated as part of the epa settlement i have delay when pressing the gas and acceleration, particularly when it is cold. There has also been a significant mpg drop although that isn't an immediate safety concern. This can be a particular issue when pulling into interchanges or on to the highway as acceleration is unpredictable.
My cruise control was engaged as i was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when i hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where i hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this
Fuel guage reads empty even with a full tank.. Check engine light won't go off due to it and there is a hesitation in exceleration due to fuel inconsistancy
After an emissions update was made to my vehicle without my permission on june 4, 2019, the throttle is unresponsive, the diesel exhaust regenertion system no longer functions and my fue economy has dropped over 10 mpg. It is out-of-service and undriveable. It has been at the dealership 4 times over the last 4 months, and has been there since august 1, 2019. I am being told there is no fix.
Fuel sensor failure warning followed by not showing fuel level and activating the check engine light.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate information. The driver was unaware of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. While operating the vehicle, the fuel light illuminated with more than ten gallons of fuel in the tank. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500. Updated 06/23/2017
19v 757 (safety recall number)safety recall was issued on 10.28.2019 to a possible fire hazard in the engine compartment due to possible cracks in the egr cooler.the date listed for notification / fix (december 13, 2019) has come and gone with no updates or info from fiat / chrysler.due to the potential hazard of a fire, fca should have this issue resolved by now.....still waiting.....
Truck shutdown while driving down highway @ 65 mph without any other symptoms.had to coast to side of busy road.service electronic throttle control flashed as well as the check engine light.the truck never stuttered or lost any power prior to this.dealership states that it is bad diesel fuel.replaced hpfp but truck will still not start.chrysler has instructed dealer to replace entire fuel system.this has not been done yet because chrysler will not warranty even though the truck is still under warranty.
Very poor acceleration when cold or warm. Significant drop in power and fuel mileage. All of these things happened after the v08 update
After an emissions recall was performed on eco diesel engine (ecmupdate) the engine has become terribly sluggish on initial takeoff. I can push the gas petal to the floor and nothing happens for several seconds. I feel that this is a safety concern because there is inconsistent engine performance that could cause an accident.
The day i purchased this vehicle, literally on the drive home on the highway after signing the paperwork, the fuel gauge suddenly dropped to empty and the check engine light came on and the message center indicated a "fuel sensor fail"..i pulled over to the side of the road and as soon as i stopped, the gauge rose back to 3/4 tank and the issue didn't present itself again for a couple months.now, every time i fill the tank, the fuel gauge drops to empty right about the time it should read 3/4 tank and starts working again at about 1/4 tank.there are so many other complaints spread out over so many model years, i can't understand how this hasn't generated a recall.i purchased this vehicle used with just over 36,000 miles on it.i now have just under 41,000 miles on the odometer and have no idea just how much fuel is in the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was idling and the gear shifter was placed in park, the contact walked away from the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle inadvertently rolled back in reverse. The contact proceeded to the driver's side to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle crashed into another parked vehicle. The contact was smashed in between the lamp post and another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the legs that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that previously, the vehicle experienced abnormal dysfunction. While the gear shifter was placed in reverse, the back up camera would remain on the drive screen. The contact then stated that all four door locks would lock then unlock without warning. On several occasions, the vehicle made a beeping noise. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact leases a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on september 27, 2017. The contact spoke with dodge, chrysler, jeep city (4395 us-130 burlington, new jersey 08016, (609-871-2800) numerous times about part availability. The dealer scheduled a repair appointment; however, when the contact arrived, the dealer stated that the manufacturer did not send the part. The dealer stated that the part would be available in october of 2017. In addition, the contact was unable to program the cruise control. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) on august 18, 2018, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 16,513. Parts distribution disconnect for nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages) the dealer (carbone dodge chrysler jeep ram, 5017 commercial dr, yorkville, ny 13495, 1-315-736-3371) scheduled the repair two weeks ago. When the contact arrived for the appointment, the dealer stated that the part was not available. The dealer stated that they would follow-up when the part was available. The contact had not received a response. The contact sent an online inquiry to the manufacturer through their website, but had not received a response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the tailgate dropped without warning. The vehicle was taken to hayes chrysler dodge jeep ram of lawrenceville 719 duluth highway 120, lawrenceville, ga 30046, but the dealer could not provide a definitive diagnosis. The dealer stated that they would replace the latches and continue to replace parts until the failure was resolved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case for the contact. The approximate failure mileage was 54,096.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the tailgate would independently open. Don davis dodge chrysler jeep (1901 n collins st, arlington, tx) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed because the contact refused to pay the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
The contact leased a 2016 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked on an incline in 4 wheel drive and with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer (meadowland of carmel, 1952 us-6, carmel, ny 10512, 833-225-9640, 845-842-1066) was notified and indicated that this was a known failure by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The manufacturer issued nine tsbs for the power train. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
The contact leased a 2016 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked on an incline in 4 wheel drive and with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer (meadowland of carmel, 1952 us-6, carmel, ny 10512, 833-225-9640, 845-842-1066) was notified and indicated that this was a known failure by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The manufacturer issued nine tsbs for the power train. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
I was driving on i 90 in indiana. It was raining and the road was straight. The service abs light came on. A short time later,i heard a noise and slowed down to 50. Then the front right tire exploded. The tire was relatively new (past july]) with lots of tread.i pulled on to the shoulder and got out to see the brake glowing red hot and smoking. I believe the noise i heard before the explosion was the cv joint disintegrating. Traffic was flying past at 70 to 80 mph. I was in 2 wheel drive. The truck is a 4x4.
Received a recall to install aem computer update. Since the update i have been experiencing acceleration delays from a stop there is a 3-5 sec delay in acceleration. This is a safety hazard trying to merge i had to pull to the side of the road a # of times to avoid a rear end accident. In addition my gas mileage has also been decreased from an average of 18-20 mpg down to 14-16 mpg. This problem after the aem update must be correct quickly as driving the vehicle has become dangerous.
At approximately 4700 miles the vehicle began to harshly shift from 2nd gear to 1st gear when slowing to a stop, in slow moving traffic or pulling in to a parking space. The vehicle will lunge forward when this occurs feeling as the vehicle was tapped from behind. The vehicle was returned for service at the original selling dealer who acknowledged the problem and proceeded to perform a "quick learn" procedure which re-calibrates the transmission shift patterns. Upon driving the vehicle after this service noticed it did not resolve the issue. Scheduled another appointment where the dealer replaced the transmission valve body and controller. After driving the vehicle for 3 weeks the issue returned. Theram factory representative coordinated for the truck to be dropped off at the dealership so he could see the problem. I provided detailed information of exactly when the problem occurred and specifically that the transmission needed to be above 170 degrees. This information was ignored and the rep didn't see the problem.after 6 months of dealing with the issue contacted ram corporate and was informed that the dealer never followed up with request from the engineers if their service repaired the problem. Was instructed to take the vehicle to another dealer under an escalated case. To summarize the rest the vehicle has been to the dealer several more times, had firmware flashes and said they have no other repair options, the latest is ram had another representative drive the vehicle once again ignoring the circumstances of when the issues occurs and says that harsh shifting is inerrant once the vehicle breaks in at 5 - 6 thousand miles even though they couldn't give me an explanation of how they were describing "harsh shifting". Ram closed the case saying they had no further repairs for the vehicle because the factory representative says it is acceptable.
The contact rented a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the gear shifted out of park and into drive inadvertently. As a result, the contact jumped in the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was unavailable.
I had received this dodge ram as a rental while my truck was getting body work done. Before i picked up my son at school i stopped at my house to empty out some work tools to make room for him. I put the truck in park with the rotary dial on a slight incline on my laneway i shut the truck off and walked towards my front door. As i walked away from the truck i heard the snow compressing behind me. I turned around andseen the truck rolling backwards down my laneway. My reaction was to chase the truck thinking i must have forgot to put it in park. I caught up with the truck threw the door open and jumped in. I put the brake on and noticed it was in park. I turned the truck on and drove it back up the laneway. I then tried to put it in park again and let my foot off the brake. It rolled back again so i drove it forward again and tried park again with no response from the transmission and it rolled back again. I then turned the truck around and backed up the laneway and put it in park and let off the brake. The truck then engaged in park but would then chug its way down the laneway but in a slower manner. After picking up my boy at school i parked my truck in my shop and went in the house. After half an hour my adrenaline wore off and my hand, wrist and arm started to hurt. I went to the hospital and received x-rays, i ended up tearing my limb muscles from opening the door handle and jumping into the truck. I called the rental company to let them know and demanded a different vehicle. I do have pictures of the registration from the rental company and my doctors notes on my phone but i am having difficulties uploading them to my computer right now.
Ram ecodiesel recall.my post aem emissions flash has created a significantly impaired vehicle with unpredicatable acccelleration and engine response.i am the original owner and the vehicle became imparied after the epa/doj forced recall for emmissions control tampering.this update has put my family is several seriously dangerous situations.merging onto highway traffic the truck has no power or responsiveness.pulling out of side streets across traffic the truck has no power or responsiveness.the trucks mpg has gone down nearly 15% and def consuption has increased significantly. Please do something as fca is claiming there is no issue.this has nearly caused accidents on several occasions.
I was driving at highway speed and lost all power, noticed some steam/smoke coming from under the hood, opened the hood and saw flames. I did not have an extinguisher so i called 911. Vehicle is a total loss. It was part of the egr cooler recall for the ram ecodiesel, part was on order but had not been replaced yet. I had been adding coolant to the truck every few weeks , told the dealership this but their response was to not let the coolant level get too low.
When removing foot from accelerator, vehicle stays at 1450 rpms, causing the vehicle to go 10-15 miles per hour. It is unsafe for my wife or daughter to drive. After two service visits, i am told that it is normal. It did not do this problem during first 1500 miles.
On dec 5th 2016 i was backing out of my driveway and forgot the trash can was behind the truck got out my 2016 dodge ram that has 4700 miles to move the trash can from behind my truck. Thought i had it in park and it rolled forward into the garage door. Before it pushed completely in to touch the other car i got the truck stopped. I seen this investigation on the news so wanted to make a complaintknown. It had me thinking did i not put it in park or did i turn down the radio because they are so close the dial shifter and volume control. I have never done anything like that in all my years of driving but started doubting myself before i heard this report. It was so early in the morning around 6:30 am.this happened in my driveway. Because of all this i still have doubts in my mind what happened. Just real coincidental it would happen about the same time this came out on the news in our area.thanks for your time.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift and engage into the reverse position without jolting and shaking. When the vehicle was shifted into third gear, it failed to immediately engage. When the vehicle was started, the contact had to shift into drive immediately or the vehicle would hesitate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Furthermore, while a boat was hitched to the vehicle, the contact started the vehicle and it inadvertently rolled away. The brake pedal was forcefully depressed, but the vehicle continued to roll until it reached the bottom of the hill. An unknown warning indicator would illuminate only when the vehicle was shifting from third gear. The vehicle was taken to napleton's northlake chrysler dodge jeep ram (3701 northlake blvd, lake park, fl 33403, (888) 682-8985) for diagnostic testing, but a failure could not be found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Vehicle was backed into a residential garage.started vehicle and pulled forward out of garage. Placed vehicle in park and exited the vehicle with the engine running. Upon exiting, vehicle began traveling in reverse and traveled backwards into the garage hitting another vehicle and the garage wall. Have owned the vehicle for 8.5 months and approx. 21,000 miles and is very familiar with the "rotary shifter".have noticed a few other occasions that the transmission was placed in park and an onscreen warning came up "vehicle not in park".17 days prior to this accident the vehicle was placed in park and when the owner exited the vehicle and came to the rear, he noticed the reverse lights were on however the vehicle did not move due the incline it was parked on. I believe the rotary shifter for the transmission is faulty.
This vehicle is a death trap, i purchased it certified used from a ram dealer with 30k on it.it runs and drives fine but when it is cold and out of the blue it has complete dead pedal. The truck will not accelerate, it has almost no throttle response and it not safe to drive until its warmi have almost been hit several times, even a slow under powered moped would scoot faster than this truck when its not up to operating temp.this has all taken place after the emissions update done to the truck before predelivery.i had no idea it was going to drive like thisi have banned family and friends from driving it.the dealership says it drives as it should "post update"the lack of pedal response is going to get someone killed.there are no engine codes, dealer says its fine and has an perfect maintenance history.today it was a bit cooler outside than it has been in recent months, knowing the trucks characteristics i used remote start to warm it up. It ran for about 5 minutes before i left, i drove down about a 1000ft private road to a 4 lane divided highway that i pull out onto several times a day and have been for two decades.no cars were coming except a white mazda about two firelanes away from me so more than enough room, i could have walked across the road. I pressed the pedal and thh truck fell on its face and topped out at 10 mph until i made it to the center median to complete my left turn.the vehicle has to move into the right lane to avoid hitting me, they were being abundantly cautious but this is not how a vehicle should respond to throttle input during warm up or not.it is a diesel and i have been driving them my whole life, i know their cold behavior and this vehicle is broken.fca says its normal.
Unpredictable and sometime violent downshifting causing momentary loss of control of the vehicle when driving in wet, slippery conditions. This has occurred on several occasions while driving through rain storms. The vehicle started to exhibit erratic shifting behavior at ~5,000 miles and has gotten progressively worse to a point that the transmission unpredictable shifting occurs in all conditions. The impact of the shifts is severe enough that it is being transmitted through the driver's seat creating extreme discomfort and pain to the lower back. A 'service shifter' message is also being displayed. The vehicle was taken in to the dealership. The dealership stated that they don't know why the 'service shifter' message is coming on because no trouble codes are showing; they re-flashed the cpu to see if would correct the erratic and unpredictable shifting, it is not working, in fact it has gotten worse. The dealership also stated that the vehicle may have a defective driveshaft which may be contributing to the harsh shifting, they have one order.
Aem reflash as required by the fca emissions recall #v08 has caused the truck to accelerate very slowly, causing numerous near misses when crossing and turning past oncoming traffic. Dealership reports all recalled customers are reporting the same issues.
The contact called on behalf of quest builder's group who owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted the vehicle. After experiencing another similar failure, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 20v036000 (power train). The contact took the vehicle to pamby motors chrysler jeep dodge ram (665 danbury rd, ridgefield, ct 06877) to have the vehicle serviced. The contact stated that upon his co-worker picking up the vehicle from the dealer, his co-worker experienced the same transmission shift failure while traveling on the highway at an unknown speed without warning. His co-worker was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact called the dealer back and he was informed that he would have to bring the vehicle back to have a diagnostic test performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shook violently without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that four bolts that secured the driveshaft to the differential were loose. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67.
Placed vehicle in park as it sat in parking space beside the garage, with drivers side door close to exterior wall. Vehicle was running at the time. I was exiting vehical when it began to move forward. Resulting in my right leg being trapped within the door as the truck door hit the wall of the garage. I was then dragged and crushed between the vehicle and exterior wall of garage, until my body cleared the end of the garage and i was released. Upon inspecting the vehicle i found the transmission was in drive instead of park where i had left it.
Parked vehicle on the side of the road. It was a flat surface. I was standing in front of the vehicle when it started moving forward on its own. I had to get out of the way and chase down my truck to stop it. I alerted the dealership, and they said they found nothing wrong with it.
While driving home, i noticed some noise that ounde like a turbo noise and loos of power. I pulled over immediately shut off engine and poped hood. Looke up and smoke from engine. Opened hood and saw small fire on rear passenger side of engine by turbo housing. Soon the truck was totally engulfed by flames.
Vehicle was pointed downhill on a concrete driveway with a trailer attached which weighed approximately 1200 pounds.the vehicle's transmission was in park, the parking brake applied and the engine off.a wheel chock was placed in front (downhill side) of the drivers rear wheel.the vehicle was left undistributed for approximately 20 to 30 minutes when it began to roll downhill on its own.it came to rest in a ditch.
I own a 2016 ecodiesel ram 1500, and ever since i completed the required software update on my vehicle due to the class action lawsuit i have noticed a drastic decrease in the amount of acceleration my vehicle has under conditions where the vehicle is not fully warmed up and occasionally under normal driving conditions as well. There are times the vehicle will take 3 to 5 entire seconds to finally start accelerating and when trying to merge into heavy traffic or at intersections this is extremely dangerous! i need to be able to trust the my vehicle will respond in the manner i need it to while traveling highway and local. I become a hazard to other drives as well as to myself and my occupants. The ecodiesel owners community was promised that this software update would not impede fuel economy, engine performance, engine noise, and many other things, yet myself and what appears to be many others are suffering from what can only be classified as a ticking time bomb. When one or multiple lives are lost, will it then be a large enough issue to correct? i cant fear every single intersection and curved road i come across because i am afraid that my engine will respond sluggish and delayed. This is an issue that fca needs to address and quickly!
After a recall to update emissions software, the truck experiences unpredictable and inconsistent throttle response. This happens about once per week, when the engine is at full operating temp. The accelerator pedal is pressed, but the engine does not accelerate for 4 seconds. This results in the truck creeping out into traffic but not accelerating as desired. I am not comfortable with my wife and kids in this truck because of this issue. I contacted my local fca dealership. They scanned for trouble codes, but found nothing. They said they would look into the issue, but i have not heard back about this.
I experienced a 'roll away' event after putting the vehicle in park via the gear knob selector while the engine was running.after engaging the vehicle in park, opening the driver's door and stepping outside the vehicle, it rolled forward crashing into another vehicle some 30 feet ahead.the initial position of the vehicle was outside a large commercial garage.when the vehicle became disengaged from park, it rolled forward through the garage doors and into the garage space until crashing into another vehicle (parked).after realizing the vehicle had dropped out of park and was moving forward, i tried to jump back into the cab to apply the brakes.i was unable to fully catch up to the truck, slipped on the running board/rail and slid underneath the moving vehicle -- injuring my ankle and shin.fortunately, the ram was stopped just before running over my legs by the parked vehicle ahead. I have security surveillance video of the incident.i have substantial damage to the vehicle's front chrome bumper from the crash and now have little confidence that the truck is safe to operate.it sits virtually unused since the incident.i was hoping to get clarity, assurance, along with a safety fix and body repair from the manufacturer so that i could feel confident in driving it again.i have contacted fca and opening a formal case on this incident.their written response was to quote the owner's manual and indicate the park is only a supplement to the parking break. This response is unsafe, impractical and unacceptable.
Since an emissions recall my truck has had a dangerous amount of dead pedal lag when. First starting to drive. The first 5-10 minutes of every drive create a dangerous situation where i am consistently worried about causing an accident because my truck does not operate like a normal vehicle, or as it did before the recall happened.
On sunday, august 20, 2017, my 2016 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck was parked with the engine running in a boat ramp with my boat trailer attached and backed into the water next to the dock.the emergency brake was not on.i exited the vehicle, walked down the boat dock, stepped to the back of my boat, walked to the front of the boat, climbed down to the tongue of the trailer, pulled out the strap and attached it to my boat, began to crank the boat to the front of the trailer, when suddenly the truck started rolling backward into the water.by the time i could jump from the tongue of the trailer, climb on the dock, dive into the front passenger window, crawl across to the drivers seat and try to stop and start the truck, it was too late.the truck would not start and i could not stop it because it was beginning to float.the vehicle rolled backwards into the lake, despite being in park.the electronic transmission must have moved from park toneutral or reverse to allow the vehicle to roll backwards.the entire vehicle nearly submerged.all of the windows were opened and the vehicle filled with water to within approximately one foot from the ceiling of the cab.when the vehicle and trailer were towed out of the water, the vehicle was stuck in park and could not be put into neutral.it was dragged in park for about 50 yards to clear it from the busy boat ramp.the manistee county sheriff complaint # for this accident is: 151-1628-17. Pictures are attached.aaa insurance has declared the truck a total loss.
The truck was put into park with the key in the ignition and the engine running.it was parked in a restaurant parking lot.then around five minutes later, it went into reverse and began rolling backwards.it seemed to accelerate.i had to jump in and slam on the brake to stop it. I do not know how this could occur, but have recently learned of recalls for similar situation with the truck in the parked position, but going into gear.our vin was not recalled.there were witnesses to this event.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, a vibration emerged under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the driveshaft was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer two other times for the same failure. The first time, the dealer balanced the wheels. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,100.
Did the new ecodiesel update and now truck lags during acceleration. Takes a second or 2 to take off. Also with the egr cooler recall i'm losing coolant can possibly cause a fire. Fca told me when i called to carry a jug of coolant with me to refill as needed. I would think i would have to do this on a 3 year old truck.
Location - fairbanks, alaska. Time - 5pm on 11/25/2016 the vehicle was driven 50 ft around the corner of the building into a parking lot on flat ground, brought to a complete stop pointed in the direction of a slight incline, the dial shifter was then turned to the left to select park at which time the driver exited the vehicle. Immediately after stepping out of the vehicle and before the driver could even close the door the vehicle started to creep forward. Due to the slick conditions in the parking lot the driver was unable to catch up with the vehicle right away. As a result the vehicle traveled approximately 10 ft before making contact with another vehicle in the parking lot as the driver reentered the vehicle and brought it to a stop again. No one was hurt and only minor cosmetic damage was caused to the two vehicles. Further inspection of the ram 1500 by the dealer showed ice buildup around the park release preventing it from working properly.
Twice i had thetruck roll backwards when in park and parked on a steep driveway. Both times the truck was turned off. Both times the truck rolled backwards about ten feet until i applied the brakes. After i stopped the truck, i restarted the engine and confirmed it was it park. Both times i was on the same driveway, so i was expecting it the second time. The second time the truck rolled back a couple of inches (as expected in a slopped driveway), it seemed to catch, but then started moving again. It seemed to have some resistance, but still rolled about ten feet at which time i applied the brakes. There was a light coating of snow on the driveway and i could easily make out the tire print., so the tire was not sliding. Plus other trucks and cars where able to park on the driveway and we where able to walk up the driveway without slipping, so i do not believe the truck was sliding on the snow.
Our truck was in park with the brake on on our driveway which is a hill and it rolled backwards t2 different times without anybody in it.
The contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it began to roll away and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the knob shifter was in the park position. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The failure was not determined. Turnersville jeep chrysler dodge ram (3100 nj-42, sicklerville, nj 08081) stated that an investigator would be assigned to the case. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Hard shifts from gear 1 to gear 2 and delayed shifting from from 3 to 2 and 2 to 1. When coming to a complete stop the car will jolt forward and at times you feel as though you were hit from behind or that you are going to hit the car in front of you due to the aggressive jolt of the transmission down shift.
My vehicle was part of a recent ecodiesel settlement that required a recall and re-flash of the vehicles ecm. Fca stated that the recall re-flash would not affect the vehicles performance. That is not the cash. My vehicle now has a severe throttle hesitation when starting from a stop. Pulling into or merging into existing traffic has become extremely dangerous. I have been experiencing this condition since the recall was completed.
I own a 2016 dodge ram eco diesel that was forced to have the epa update completed as part of the class action settlement. Since the update was completed i have been having issues with inconsistent power and acceleration. The problem is intermittent and has almost resulted in collisions on several occasions. This issue is especially dangerous when making left hand turns across traffic and the truck decides to delay 2-3 seconds in the acceleration process. I have contacted the dealer as well as the manufacturer and have been met with stone walking bug both of them. I have complained several times but they refuse to even take the truck in for diagnostics sitting the lack of engine trouble codes. The manufacturer angrily refers me to the department that is handling the settlement and states that the epa is making them do this and there is nothing they can do. When i try reaching out to the department handling the recall/settlement it is met with unreachable agents and an endless loop on a phone system. At this point i fearful to drive the truck and especially transport my childin it. I am at a wits end and am asking for involvement from your organization. My name is [xxx] and can be reached at [xxx] for any additional information. Thank youinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My truck jumps from park to reverse without touching the shift knobon 06/08/2016 the truck shifted to reverse and ran across the road backwards doing approx. 6000.00 in damagei thought i left it in reverse i have since witinessed it doing it on its own and my wife saw it on two ocasions. The accident happened when i stopped in front of a gate at my business and while unlocking and opening the gate the truck ran backwards across the road to the parking lot of another business striking a tree and the bank causing considerable damage.i exited the truck left the door open and the engine running but it had to set there for several seconds before it took off.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact turned their vehicle on and attempted to reverse from their parking space, however the vehicle hesitated to reverse. The contact mentioned that there was a trailer attached to the rear of the vehicle which made it difficult to reverse. The "r' for reverse illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact called atlantic dodge (555 sunrise hwy, west islip, ny 11795(631) 422-01230) where the mechanics stated that they where unfamiliar with the failure expereinced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,031.
On dec 22 i pulled up to my fianc's school put the 2016 ram 1500 in park my foot was still on the break. I took my seatbelt off and so did my fianc. Took my foot of the break and the truck went forward. Looked down verified the shifter was in park fiance verified also and the d light was blinking on my dial shifter but was turned to park. Put the emergency break on turned the key of turned the key back on and low and behold it was in park and p was lit up. This is the 2nd time this has rolled forward while in park. Last time it took my garage door out. I filed a previous complaint 10936408 about that incident but wanted to put in a complaint for this incident also. This is getting to be quite dangerous. I do use the emergency brake when i park now. Hard habit to get into when your vehicle is an automatic but i am getting in the habit. I am just happy that it was after school hours and no little kids walked in front of the vehicle when this happened that could have been bad real bad.. This happened in a public school parking lot truck was at a full stop and shifter was turned all the way to park but d light started blinking once the truck drove forward on its own until key was shut off and what appears to me it reset the computer so it went to park when key was turned on again.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v461000 (power train); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was in the park position, without the parking brake engaged, the contact exited the vehicle with the engine running. The contact inspected the vehicle while towing a boat out of the water and noticed that the vehicle was rolling down the boat ramp into the water. The contact re-entered the vehicle and shifted the vehicle out of park into drive, but the vehicle continued to roll backwards. The contact mentioned that his children were in the cab of the vehicle, but they were able to exit the vehicle without injuries. The vehicle was towed out of the water and then towed to a lot where it was awaiting inspection by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact inquired about the status of nhtsa investigation: pe-16-014 and was informed that it was still an open investigation. The failure mileage was 17,800.
While truck is placed in park it began to roll back while on hill. This has occurred multiple times. Parking break is not always strong enough to hold wight of truck on incline.
The transmission shift knob has failed to keep vehicle in park on at least two occasions. In addition, it is placed too close to the a/c fan control knob. On the first occasion, i placed the vehicle in park from drive, and as i removed my foot from the brake after it was in park, the transmission moved back to drive. Luckily, my foot was still hovering over the brake and i was able to stop the truck. On the second occasion, as i was placing the transmission into park from drive, i placed it into park, heard the transmission disengage, and simultaneously removed my foot from the brake. Again, it jumped back into drive, but my foot was still on the brake and i was able to stop the vehicle. One thing to add concerning the placement as too close to the a/c fan control, i actually reached over as turning to open my door and turned the a/c fan to the left (off) which is the same direction as placing the transmission into park from drive. It didn't feel right and i looked and realized i was controlling the a/c.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the accelerator pedal was applied; however, the vehicle failed to move. Afterwards, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to carson dodge chrysler jeep ram (3059 s carson st, carson city, nv 89701, (775) 883-2020) where it was determined that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 32,235.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but it failed to engage without warning. The vehicle was taken to chuck patterson dodge (257 east ave, chico, ca 95926, (530) 895-1771) for a routine inspection and an emission modification for the ecm. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle independently shifted from the drive position to the park position. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to shift into high gear. The vehicle would only shift into first and second gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,629.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was applied and the vehicle hesitated to move and then spontaneously accelerated. Additionally, the vehicle shifted roughly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to south county of sealy chrysler dodge jeep ram (3704 ne i-10 frontage rd, sealy, tx 77474, (979) 885-3400), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 49,600.
2016 ram 1500 4wd shakes at highway speeds of 60+ mph. Started happening after about 30,000 miles and the truck now has 75000. There have been many posts/blogs online about this issue. The shaking comes and goes about every 1/2 mile. Will ride fairly smooth then it really starts shaking and feels like it is under the center of the truck. It does not affect the steering wheel. Then after about a 1/2 mile it mostly goes away, in another 1/2 mile it comes back and the pattern constantly repeats. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times for the same problem. They have replaced both rear upper and lower trailing arms, 2 sets of all new tires, one set normally balanced and one set was road force balanced, have changed out wheels, replaced shocks, and still have the problem. The dealership replaced the trailing arms under warranty the rest has been paid for by me out of pocket. It is a drive train issue however the dealership has stopped looking into the problem. I am beyond frustrated as i have no recourse to fix the problem and can't keep paying for all these parts out of pocket. It is not safe going down the interstate in the rain taking corners when it starts shaking. I have receipts for everything and can get dealer documentation if needed.
My wife, dog and i pulled into a parking lot of a countertop supply store. It was approximately 80 degrease outside so i rolled down the windows to half and left the truck running in park to keep the a/c on for the dog. In this parking lot we were the only vehicle parked near by and there was no parking block in front of the truck. We were in the store approximately 20 min looking for a countertop then went to sit down with the sales specialist. About 5 min into that conversation the secretary in the front yelled "your truck is driving off". I immediately ran out the door to find my truck about 25 yards away and across the main road. The road did not have curbs but did have steep culverts on both sides (note: i would not think a truck at idle would make it up to the road) the truck "took off" per 3 workers that were near by in the lot moving a large slab of granite, and a simi driver was driving on the road stating that both my ram and his tractor hit tires and that's what got my truck to stop. Everyone that witnessed this stated the dog was in the back seat and no one got out of the vehicle. As i approached the truck it sounded to be running at idle and when i grabbed the door handle the locks unlocked as normal. I found the truck in drive and rpm at normal idle range. The truck allowed me to put it back in park. I then restarted the truck, moved it back to the parking lot. The business has security camera footage of this showing how my truck un tampered with went from idle and park for 25ish min to driving across the road and i am currently perusing a copy of the tape. Dealer was contacted and i was told to make an appointment late next week (earliest available) for an inspection, and until then to set the parking brake every time. Truck appears to be driving as normal. The store was around 15 miles away, truck was parked all night leading up to event.
After putting truck into reverse then putting in back into forward gear the truck will not recognize the fact it is suppose to go forward. Not in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. This has happened to us twice. I have found out you have to actually turn the truck off and then restart. First time i had to do this a couple of times this last time it then went into forward drive with the 4 wheel drive setting. The first time was in a parking lot. The second time i was on a road in front of our home. I had stopped to check the mail and had to back up in order to go into our driveway. After backing up it would not go forward.
Received the v08 recall update. Was told this update would not affect the performance, drivability, efficiency nor safety of the vehicle. This is completely untrue!! the vehicle performance is plagued with dangerous delays in acceleration, poor shifting to the point of being a significant life-safety issue!!from a stopped position, stepping on the gas will produce a 2-3 second delay. This is especially dangerous when pulling out into traffic - severe risk of being broad-sided or rear-ended!gear shifts are out of sync and do not provide sufficient performance to avoid accidents from a stopped (i.e. Intersection) or moving (i.e. Passing at freeway speeds) motion.too many close-calls with potentially dangerous/fatal accidents due to significantly modified and hindered recall update!!these issues are well-documented online and consistent with other vehicle owners whom have had this recall update.it needs to be corrected immediately before before people start to get seriously hurt and/or die!!!
My wife and i were shopping at our local target .when i got back into my truck i was backing up and thought i had hit a shopping cart. I pulled truck back half way into the parking spot to see what happened .i put truck in park. Got half way out of the truck before realizing it popped out of park. Was able to hop back in but by that time my truck hit a vehicle that was in front of me causing damage to the other party's vehicle as well as my truck .their vehicle was parked and owners were not in vehicle at that time.
When you stop and put it in park and you put it in drive(like in a restaurant driveway) a message comes on the dash saying the vehicle is not in park and will not move. I have to turn it off and wait for about a minute to try again.
After an emissions update was made to my vehicle without my permission on june 4, 2019, the throttle is unresponsive, the diesel exhaust regenertion system no longer functions and my fue economy has dropped over 10 mpg. It is out-of-service and undriveable. It has been at the dealership 4 times over the last 4 months, and has been there since august 1, 2019. I am being told there is no fix.
My truck rolled back about 6 ft in my drive way while it was parked about 20 minutes after getting out the truck. I moved the truck back and about 20 minutes later it rolled back 4 ft. I then moved it again and put the parking break on with no movement my driveway has a small incline around 3-4%.
Bojangles parking lot, put truck in park. Got out, looked to make sure i was not blocking anybody behind me and walked into the store because my order was wrong. Stood in line for roughly a minute or 2 and heard a crash, turned around and my truck had hit a ford explorer on the driver rear side of the bumper. No injuries, everyone was okay. Bumper scratched up, gave them my information. I'm curious to how my truck jumped out of park into n or d. If it was in n, my truck would have moved when i was getting out of the truck, and would have taken a much shorter amount of time to hit the other vehicle. The other people said they saw me walk into the restaurant and my truck wasn't moving.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While pressing the brake pedal the vehicle would lurch forward before stopping. The braking distance was extended. The vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the braking failure. The contact stated that while pressing the brake pedal to to stop the vehicle would lurch forward before coming to a complete stop. During the failure the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer jack phelan chrysler/jeep(5859 s. Lagrange rd., countryside, il) who diagnosed that then transmission valve body was faulty. The transmission valve body was replaced but the failure continued to occur. The dealer later replaced the entire transmission and the failure was remedied but the failure later reoccurred approximately 4,000 miles later. The valve body was replaced for the 2nd time and the transmission was reprogrammed but the failures continued occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
It seems that my truck rolled down the drive way when it was parked and the rotary shifter was in "p" position. I parked it saturday night (12/17/2016) and found it sunday morning against the garage. The truck rolled against the garage door post. The rear bumper and the tailgate of the truck are damaged as well as the siding of the garage.
After complying with the v08 (aem) software update due to the ram ecodiesel emissions update my driving experience/performance has changed dramatically. During acceleration their has been anywhere from 3-6 delay seconds before adequate power and speed can be felt. This is at a full stop such as a stop sin or red traffic light. During highway traffic (passing) or merging into a lane is were is most noticeable. This failure occurs even when engine is properly at operating temperature and is worse right after start up. Since multiple people use their trucks for towing purposes, this greatly increases the effect and even further decreases the performance that is relied upon. The aem software update specifically states "the aem is not expected to change any of your key vehicle attributes, such as average fuel economy, reliability, durability, vehicle performance, drivability, engine noise or vibration, or other driving characteristics." this directly contradicts the class action lawsuit remedy requirements. Due to the failed instant acceleration as well as taking up to 3500 rpm before forward movement can be established in some instances has led me to formally create and record a safety concern that requires immediate attention. Failure to do so puts owners of 2014-2016 ram 1500's that are affected by the aem update at risk, not only to ourselves but to the other drivers around us. Before this update was conducted there were no engine/transmission/propulsion related issues whatsoever. Lastly as another effect but less important is the obvious decrease in and loss in mpg. Please hold fca accountable and have them address this issue before lives are fatally affected.
Ram with ecodiesel engine after approved emissions modification due to epa settlement.when engine is not fully warmed up there is excessive (3-5 seconds) delay in throttle response.this is an extremely dangerous condittion at any intersection.when applying throttle to enter an intersection after stopping, the vehicle slowly moves forward into the intersection with no throttle response for 3-5 seconds creating a collision hazard to occupants as well as other vehicles
Extreme lag on acceleration from a dead stop. Extreme lag on freeway while trying to pass or merge. Post the aem emissions recall.
I own a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. I recently got a recall (v08 i believe) that greatly effected the throttle response and fuel mileage on my truck. I love on a bend on a state highway and it has become very dangerous for me to pull out of my driveway. When i press the throttle there is a good 5 second delay before the truck accelerates. This is a known problem as fca has notified dealers that they are aware of the issue. I know this because i took my truck back to the dealer to address these issues and that is the response they gave me. When i purchased this truck there were no acceleration issues and the fuel mileage was 4-5mpg greater before this computer update. Please facilitate a fix for this before i get hit leaving my house or turning onto any street.
This 2016 3.0l eco diesel is a death trap after fca reprogramed the software 2 months ago. 2-4 second hesitation when you press on the gas. The truck just sits there and does not move. In two months i have had 3 close calls pulling into traffic. Extremely scary when you hit the gas and nothing happens and a car is coming down the highway at you at 55 mph and you're seconds from getting t-boned. It's just a matter of time before people start dying in this death trap. The diesel had many problems before they reprogramed it. Since new the truck has gone into limp mode 4 times where the engine lights come on and the motor shuts down to about 10 mpg. Last time i almost got killed on the freeway when this happened. You're stuck on the highway going 5-10 mph trying to get off the highway when cars are flying past you at 70 mph. These 3.0l dodge eco diesels are very, very, very dangerous to drive. After the reprograming from fca they have a very dangerous turbo lag time. Fca has done nothing to address the problem. The reprograming of the software made them worse and more dangerous. Because of the way they designed this eco diesel, it is prone to catch fire. On my truck i had a fire under the hood and a hole melted through the intake manifold. Luckily, the truck did not burst into flamesbut it was in the dealership for almost 3 weeks being repaired. This truck is very dangerous and the truck needs to be recalled and if fca can't fix them, they need to buy them back and get these death traps off the road. Sorry, i can't describe just a single specific instance, it's dangerous every time you get behind the wheel. I would like to meet with the president of fca and have him take my truck for a drive with his family in it and then give his opinion as to the quality of this engine. I do not allow my wife to drive this truck as it's a death trap.
Transmission shifts very abruptly, sometimes violently, while driving. There is also a jolt when coming to a complete stop, during the transmission shift from 2nd to 1st gear.
Sometime when switch transmission control to reverse and drive and park it seems to go into neutral and will roll back or forward i have to turn the knob back and forth a few time then seems to go into place not sure if that has anything to do with that recall for rollaway or not nhtsa17v821000. I've been setting my enrage ever time i park due to worry about that. And i am stationary when this happens.usually parking or when i try to leave from being parked or also when trying to to from drive to reverse. Other than that truck seems to run and drive properly.
I purchased my used 2016 ram 1500 big horn a of month ago in the end of january 2021. It had just over 70,000 miles. When i test-drove the vehicle, it ran smoothly. At least i didn't notice anything odd about the way it drove. The carfax report said it had four recalls, one of which was a flash/reprogram of the computer module.it wasn't long before i noticed, like other ram 1500 owners, that it seemed to lurch forward when coming to a stop. I also noticed that sometimes when i let off the brake, it will immediately lurch forward before my foot even gets to the accelerator. At one intersection where i was stopped at a red light, i believed that the car behind me had rear-ended me. When i stopped to look at the damage, there was none. I had not even been rear-ended.another problem i have, is that the engine sounds and feels like it is struggling when i am cruising at about 1,200-1,500 rpm's, as if it is in too high a gear. When i hit the accelerator to pass or speed up, it hesitates, downshifts and eventually roars to life.they kept the vehicle overnight. They drove it around. They told me to come and pick it up on the following day. When i got there, the service associate told me that they had "reset the adaptations and updated the transmission software." the 'adaptations' is apparently something that the computer does to adapt to the driver's driving habits. They said that the vehicle was 'used' to the driving habits of the previous owner, which is ridiculous. I spoke with the transmission technician, who also owns a ram with the 5.7l hemi. He told me that his does the same thing, and that "they all do it." he said to check back in a few months to see if dodge has discovered a fix for it.now i am stuck with a $25,000, that has a problem that is putting all kinds of stress on critical parts and i have no recourse.
The contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. In may of 2019, the vehicle was repaired per technical service bulletin number: 10121879 (power train) by crown chrysler jeep ram (6350 perimeter loop rd, dublin, oh 43017). After the repair, the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed and then lunged forward. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated at least twelve times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and repaired approximately six times, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,484. The consumer stated the recall was completed on the vehicle but there was still a long lag in acceleration.
I have a 2016 ram 1500, crew cab, 4x4 with 20k miles. I bought it brand new and have it serviced at the dealership i bought it from. For about the past 4 weeks, i have noticed a hard downshift when approaching a stop light or stop sign in my 2016 ram 1500. I have brought it in to my purchasing chrysler dealership and this is what they have been told. 'fca engineering is aware of a 2nd-1st downshift bump concern and is gathering information on the shifting concern. For now, they have deemed this shift as an operating characteristic.'to have a vehicle 3 years old and 20k miles, and saying i have to accept this transmission issue is unacceptable. If this is how it is going to be, fca will not be getting any more of my business.
Around 2-3 thousand rpm my 2016 dodge ram 1500 tradesman with 23,000 miles get this horrible vibration that seems to originate from the transmission areaof the vehicle. This vibration feels like it could be the driveshaft or transmission. Doesn't matter how fast i'm going, as soon as i let off the gas and the truck begins to downshift i start feeling the vibration once i press the gas to accelerate again it's feels like the whole bottom of the truck is vibrating brought the gas pedal as if i'm riding on a rumble strip. I literally have to almost floor it for the vibration to go away.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to greenway dodge chrysler jeep ram orlando (located at 9051 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32817, (407) 347-4929) to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
When depressing the accelerator pedal from a dead stop the vehicle has an extremely slow response time.after a few seconds the vehicle lurches forward and accelerates.this was not an issue until after the emissions recall was conducted on the vehicle.this is a clear safety issue as the vehicle will not accelerate properly with the engine coolant under 150 degrees f.after the temp reaches 150 degrees f the issue seems to subside and go away.
Total engine failure. Chrysler in process of replacing engine that was repaired at 1oi miles for the same problem. Transmission has stuck in either 3rd or 5th gear and would not downshift or upshift - second time the transmission has done this. Have a video proving shifting faults. In both instances, the vehicle was either idling or in motion for the engine failures and was in motion in both instances when with the transmission failure. Several dealer recalls have been made on the vehicle that did not involve either of the above. Window clips have been replaced for driver side front window several times because they either break or come off and have to be repaired with new clips each time.if they are not replaced, there is a risk that the window will crash inside the door if attempt is made to roll down or roll up the power window. Vehicle is currently in the dealership shop for engine replacement; documentation is not yet available for this instance but can be provided when it becomes available.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a rollback while in park and with the engine running. In addition, the gear shifter did not register the vehicle in the correct gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
After recall for the diesel engine emissions class action lawsuit, the truck is very sluggish when cold, sometimes takings 3-5 seconds to respond to throttle input. Fuel economy reduced. Truck feels lazy until it warms up completely. Even then, it isn't as responsive as it was before the software flash.
While vehicle was idling in park it began to roll backwards down my driveway with my wife in passenger seat. I had to run after it and as soon as i opened driver door it came to a full stop. Vehicle was in 4 wheel drive mode at the time. Again vehicle was in park!
There has been an open recall on this vehicle since november 2019.the mopar site says the parts are available but i have contacted 3 dealers who all say the parts are not available.this is a safety recall so this is unacceptable.how can i proceed with getting this fixed.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it rolled out of park with the gear in the park position. The contact tested the vehicle several times to see if the gear was in park and the vehicle rolled with the gear in the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was idling and the gear shifter was placed in park, the contact walked away from the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle inadvertently rolled back in reverse. The contact proceeded to the driver's side to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle crashed into another parked vehicle. The contact was smashed in between the lamp post and another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the legs that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that previously, the vehicle experienced abnormal dysfunction. While the gear shifter was placed in reverse, the back up camera would remain on the drive screen. The contact then stated that all four door locks would lock then unlock without warning. On several occasions, the vehicle made a beeping noise. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. The vin was unavailable.
Driving home from work 22 august 2019, an 8 mile drive. I went to accelerate to reach posted speed limit after turning off of a side street onto main road. I had no forward momentum when i depressed the accelerator pedal. I attempted several times to manually shift gears thinking it was a transmission issue. The engine would rev up to rpm but still barely any forward momentum. I was losing speed quickly. Something grabbed my attention, not sure if i heard something out of the ordinary but i happened to look out my review and side mirrors and notice a huge plume of smoke exiting my vehicle. At about that same moment, i noticed a low oil pressure light from the instrument cluster. I immediately pulled into a driveway and shut the vehicle off. Once the vehicle was off, i still noticed a large amount of white smoke billowing from under the hood and front wheel wells. At first i thought it to be a coolant hose rupture due to the color of the smoke/steam. I immediately jumped out and opened the hood thinking it was a coolant issue. Right away i noticed a flame at the rear of the engine. I had no access to water where i was located and my only option was to blow it out. It worked for me but probably only because i had got to the fire before it was able to spread too quick. Fire/rescue was dispatched, removed engine cover and noticed smoldering plastic/wire harness and doused with 4-5 cups of water until all traces of fire were gone. Tow truck delivered vehicle to dealership approx 10 miles from where vehicle was disabled. *dt
After aem emission control systems update the truck at 57,920 has poor acceleration from a start. It doesn't get out of its on way. Mileage dropped 4 mpg. Has poor acceleration up hills. This update claimed to not alter the way the vehicle drives and that is not the case. This is not the truck that i originally bought. I have been almost hit several times pulling out into traffic because of the poor acceleration from a stop "turbo lag" this is a safety hazard.
In slowing down to approximately 2-3mph the transmission "jumps" before coming to a stop. It matters not if the engine is cold or warm. Feels like the whole transmission is going to fall out of the truck. Also, mimics the rear end of the truck coming forward to the front of the truck.also, when changing gears from a higher speed to low or low to high, the transmission seems to get "dumb" and not know which gear it needs to be in.after the few seconds of "confusion" it seems to correct itself and go to the gear it needs to be in. This has been going on since i bought the truck in may of 2016.i have taken it to the dealership and of course they couldn't find anything.it happens every time i drive it.
My vehicle rolled away while in park with the engine running.the temperature was 35 degrees and it was just started and moved in the driveway.the vehicle would not go back into drive or park.it had to be shut off and then re-started to reset the shifter activity. This is a rotary shifter nob vehicle.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while in traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to branhaven jeep chrysler dodge ram (348 west main street, bradford, ct 06405, (203) 488-6351) and an unknown software update was performed. The contact stated that after the software update was performed, the failure recurred with a decreased fuel economy. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving uphill, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the fuel filter however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the engine was started, the vehicle failed to accelerate in a timely manner when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the vehicle did not accelerate immediately in traffic. The vehicle was taken to mclarty daniel chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3709 south thompson street, springdale, arkansas 72764, (479)-751-4563) for a manufacturer's emission recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 22,500.
I parked truck on an inclined area; rear approximately 10" higher than front; i exited vehicle & began to unload cargo from rear of vehicle; the truck suddenly rolled forward about 10-12". I opened drivers door and verified that transmission control was indeed in "park"; it was. I also noted that as it rolled forward it did so in rythmic manner; two beats; as though the engine had turned over/ rolled over. It has not repeated this malfunction but then again, i haven't parked on an incline like that since the occurance (march 2017; 10,500 miles on odometer; 5.7 v8)
July 2nd i pulled into my driveway, opened my garage door,placed vehicle in park and exited vehicle to go in the house. My fiance stayed in vehicle, i turned and yelled to her to come in house as i was going to let dogs out before we left again.i proceeded in house and she exited vehicle to come in.she walked through the garage and i heardher screaming frantically, i ran out to the garage and the truck followed her into the garage and she was between my workbench and the truck.i pulled her out of the way and the truck continued pushing my basement wall in about 7 inches. I ran around the truck and applied the brakes,it was in park.we contacted fiat chrysler, they sent me a paper to sign allowing them to get information from the orc in the vehicle, which i allowed.on friday july 20th we met with an inspector and he hooked up computers to the truck to get the information stating he sends report to fca and they would notify us.we got a letter yesterday july 27th basically stating per our owners manual we should always use emergency brake and declined any responsibility. Never stated or shared what the ocr results showed.this could have killed someone and the rotary shifter is a problem.a few days after the incident while driving on a beautiful sunny day the wipers start up full boar like it was pouring out.they were in the off position. Something is wrong and they are taking no responsibility. We have been to the dealer and there is probably $3500 to 5000damage just to vehicle. Grill is broke, headlight housing fender and bumper damage. Repairs to basement wall and my fiance was black and blue and sore ,hip area and ankle.*dsy
On july 29, 2016, i backed the truck out of the garage and placed the rotary shift knob in park. I stepped out of the vehicle with the engine running to grab something out of the garage. As i stepped pout the vehicle start moving forward at idle speed. I tried to step in ( the door was still open) to step on the brake, but as it entered the garage, the door was being pushed shut. I backed out just prior to being crushed by the driver's door. The trucked continued forward, smashing thru the back of the garage wall and came to a stop with the bumper about a foot through the wall.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook and stopped without warning.the manufacturer called and stated that there was an unknown recall that needed to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to northwest chrysler dodge jeep ram (832-912-2500, located at 19616 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77065) to be repaired, but the contact did not know the specifics. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Dangerous lag in throttle response in emergency situations.. Delay in throttle response is greater than 4 seconds in all attemps at acceleration.
Purchased vehicle april 15, 2016. Since this time when shifting from reverse to drive or park to drive transmissions shudders or slips before moving forward. This now also occurs in when shifting to reverse.on several occasions have shifted from park to drive. Transmission will not engage and indicator light on gear selector switch flashes. Have video.have to replace to park and turn off vehicle and restart to engage transmission. I have had the climate control switch settings on its own. From air conditioning to heat. I have had the speedometer screen start flashing at me while operating on the highway speed that forward or rear park assist is not available. Electric side view mirrors have folded in on their own while operating at highway speeds. On two occasions while in park and runningthe vehicle has shifted into reverse. All incidents have been witnessed by independent witnesses. The service manager at the dealership has witnessed some of these incidents. Fca is aware of the problem and can't seem to fix. These are all ongoing issues.
After having the emission recall competed on my 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel i am experiencing major power loss in certain operating conditions. This condition includes reduced throttle response when accelerating from a stop after cold starting. I will start my truck and drive 2 block to a 50 mph highway. After stopping at the stop sign i will accelerate across the lanes of the highway. Since this recall there is significant lag in the throttle leading to traffic having to slow down because i'm not accelerating. I can push the throttle to the floor and there is very little rpm increase. I'm basically idling forward into 50 mph traffic without being able to accelerate. I have taken my truck to two different dealers and after consulting with fca they have come back and told me this is the new normal for my truck. The second dealer has even stated they are able to recreate the issue and after submitting their findings to fca they were told to inform me that this is normal. This limited throttle response is especially concerning given the speed of the road i live off of and the fact thatfca considers this normal. This issue happens after every cold start and there is a larger lag if the air conditioner is on. This throttle lag only started occurring after the recall was performed on 5/30/2019 and had occurred regularly since.
The transmission knob shifted from park (p) to drive (d) while the engine was running and nobody was in the truck. The truck moved forward including towing a rv trailer and drove across the road smashing into a tent trailer. The truck had driven 500 miles non stop that day.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while the transmission was in the drive and reverse positions, the vehicle would erroneously drive while the doors were open. The vehicle was serviced in 2018 under an unknown nhtsa campaign number to prevent the failure from occurring. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer mountain view dodge (7154 nashville st. Ringo ga) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 41,000.
Purchase new at dealer, problem with forward movements after full stop. Take to dealer and was told to wait, transmission would learn. No improvements, take to dealer again ,they redo software and advice to drive minimum 700 miles. No improvements after 3000 miles. Went back to dealer, drove with transmission mechanic and was told that some ram's have a problem and they are working on new software.decide to wait for fix. With almost 31,000 miles take to dealer again. Transmission was checked ( 9 days at dealer shop ). Final result, transmission down shifting between 2-1 there is jerk feeling ( normal ). I demanded that dealer put on worksheet invoice that transmission is pushing truck forward after full stop ! dealer do not put this on invoice. I have a forward movement after stop ( like somebody rear ended me , get bumped to ) and not complaining about hard downshifting. Time to time, this forward movement is very "strong" and in rush hours driving close to other cars i can really hit car front of me. At each stopping, is very unpleasant filling. Must applied more pressure at brakes at each time making stop. Owned lots of cars in my life and never have one which did similar problems even after hundreds thousands miles.
Towing small utility trailer with 1,150 lbs load at interstate speeds. Without warning left (driver) rear axle seal failed. Gear oil coated brakes and began smoking. Upon diagnostic, determined left rear axle bearing catastrophic failure. Required left axle shaft replacement, left rear axle seal, left rear axle bearing.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. After the contact's wife parked the vehicle, it rolled out of the driveway and crashed into another vehicle parked inside the neighbor's garage. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was in park and the key was in the ignition while the engine was running. The contact's spouse injured her right wrist and left knee while attempting to stop the vehicle. Medical attention was received. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to demontrond chrysler dodge jeep ram (888 interstate 45 s, conroe, tx 77304 (281) 528-1700) and was awaiting a diagnosis. The manufacturer stated that they would send investigators to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,837.
While truck is sitting in park and unattended, the truck will roll backwards sometime a couple inches sometimes a few yards
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) performed however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Thought it was in park, rolled away.
I had the aem (approved emissions modification) done on my 2016 ram 1500 3.0 ecodiesel on 07/02/2019.when i picked up the truck i asked if there were any issues with anyone that has had this performed.i was told by the tech he has not aware of any issues with this being done and the only thing he has heard is an improvement of mpg. Well i have had the truck for 2 days now and i've noticed a decrease of almost 2 mpg which i kind of expected unlike his claim of improved mpg. My complaint is that now when taking off from a stop it takes almost 7 seconds for throttle response. This is a major safety issue in my opinion! i have been driving this truck for almost 3 years now and have never had single problem. I understand the whole turbo diesel has a little bit of lag time for the turbo to spool up but now it takes almost 7 seconds to get response of throttle!! i have almost been hit 3 times now when taking off from a stop. This in my opinion is unacceptable!!! like i said before i understand there is lag in a turbo diesel but 7 seconds! when you push the accelerator and the vehicle doesnt respond that is a huge safety concern to me. I wish i had never had this performed now because i have been thoroughly impressed with this vehicle in every aspect until now. I feel that owners should be at least given some type of heads up to this situation because before long this is going to start causing people to wreck. When you drive a vehicle you get used to the way it drives. This has completely changed how this truck responds and not in a good way. Its like a whole different vehicle now. I am very concerned about this!
Had my transmission replaced at 16000 miles because every time you stopped or took off from a red light it felt like you were getting rear ended, and here we are 5000 miles later and it's doing it again and now we have to battle ram again to get this one replaced . I hate this truck and this company what's sad is dodge and ram is all we have ever owned and never had this problem at all .
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while slowing down to stop and pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly surged forward. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
I own a 2016 ecodiesel ram 1500, and ever since i completed the required engine software update mandated by fca due to the class action lawsuit, i have noticed a significant delay in acceleration during conditions where the engine is not fully warmed up and sometime at normal conditions when the vehicle is pulling from a stop through an intersection. These delays can be as long as 3 to 5 seconds!! this posses a huge risk to the drive, his occupants, and other drivers as well. The eco diesel community was promised that this software update would not impede fuel economy, engine performance, engine noise, and many other things as well. Yet here we are my self and many others having to think twice every time we pull through an intersection, or a drive way, or turn on a curved road where the oncoming traffic is impossible to see, hoping that this is not the time we are impaled by on coming traffic due to the lack of engine performance of our own vehicle. This is an issue fca needs to get out in front of before human life is lost. Its not a matter of if but a matter of when, this issue needs to be addressed and its needs to be done quickly!!
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v818000 (equipment, engine and engine cooling) and 20v036000 (power train) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. Nemer chrysler jeep dodge ram (728 quaker rd, queensbury, ny 12804) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repairs.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle changed gear independently and started reversing towards the road. The contact stated he jumped into the vehicle and shifted the gear to drive and then turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the drive indicator warning light blinked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer informed the contact that the obd reader did not retrieve a fault code. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 16,400.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. While the vehicle was stationary with the engine running, the contact exited while in park and the vehicle began to roll away. The vehicle didn't go into reverse until the contact was 20 feet from the vehicle. The contact's vehicle struck another parked vehicle which caused damage to the driver's side front fender and the driver's door. The vehicle was taken to spitzer chrysler dodge jeep ram of homestead (30101 s dixie hwy, homestead, fl 33032, (305) 363-1645) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that the failure would have to be replicated in order to know what caused the failure. Additionally, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition after stopping the vehicle and placing the shifter in the park position. After three attempts, the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, it independently rolled back in reverse. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the contact and then a wall. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained cuts and bruises on the knees, feet, and hips. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.
V08 recall flash has made my truck more dangerous to drive. There is an extreme amount of lag from the engine and turbo while trying to accelerate. I am the second owner, bought on 7/24/19 and the truck has been in the shop twice already!
After having the vo8 aem done to my truck, the performance has dropped.the lack of acceleration when pulling out into traffic is scary at times.if you even so much as roll a stop the truck seems to be stuck in 3rd gear and very slow to accelerate.fuel consumption is greater causing a drop in mpg both with normal driving and gets worse than before the update while towing.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifted to reverse independently causing the vehicle to crash into the wall. The contact stated that there was no occupant in the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
I have a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel. Truck now has 16k on it and have had it since new 08/05/16. Truck went to the dealer at its first service 7,138 and fluid leak. Transmission was repaired for a leak at the transfer tubes between heat exchanger and transmission case 09/25/2016. Truck went in for service 14,381 and again transmission leak needed to be fixed. Transmission pan gasket drain plug and fluid replaced 02/01/17. Truck in now at 16,235 05/31/2017 and is going in again for a transmission leak.
In order to register my vehicle in california i was forced to accept the v08 emissions recall.after this recall, i have noticed substantial lag between depressing the accelerator and between when the vehicle accelerates.i was told there would be no change in performance by both the dealer and fca.i have almost been in two accidents now because i attempted to execute a left turn and even though i was depressing the accelerator, the vehicle sluggishly rolled through the intersection and then 2-3 seconds later, accelerated rapidly making it difficult to maintain lane integrity while navigating the turn.i generally drive fairly modestly which is why there have been only two life-threatening incidents in the past 3 or so months that i have had the "update".realistically though, this forced update has changed the nature of the truck and made it ultimately more dangerous to drive.all of this behavior began after the noted recall.i spoke with the dealership where the recall was performed, and was told that they have received this complaint from other drivers as well, and that while ram was aware of the problem, they had no remedy at this time.the date mentioned in the report is simply of the most recent of incidents that i mentioned.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the shift selector in the park position, the contact exited the vehicle. The contact then noticed that the vehicle was rolling backwards independently. The contact stated that while attempting to re-enter the vehicle, the contact was dragged down a hill. The vehicle crashed through two trees, a swing set, and also a propane tank. The contact sustained several fractured ribs, fractured sternum, bruised lungs, fractured right shoulder, torn muscles, elbow contusion, and multiple lacerations which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,621. Updated 03/01/17
We have been trying to get 2 recalls repaired to our vehicle for over a year now.i called this week and the dealership informed me they were a year out for scheduling and were only doing 1 recall repair per week.my truck is running poorly (no acceleration, engine is struggling.runs ok while stationary but struggles to operate when moving be it city or highway.) and with only one dealership available i am at a loss.what are we supposed to do?
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, it independently rolled forward without warning. The contact jumped into the vehicle, applied the brakes, and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
After receiving the emissions recall update v08 on my ram ecodiesel it now has a lag when pressing the gas pedal that has nearly resulted in me being hit by other drivers because the truck will not accelerate properly.this is most noticeable when at a stop and making a left hand turn.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall regarding the emissions. After the emissions repair, the vehicle failed to accelerate occasionally. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and become sluggish and sputter after the accelerator pedal was depressed. Mojave auto group (631 main st, barstow, ca 92311, (760) 256-3502) tested the vehicle, but could not replicate the failure. The service manager participated in a ride along and the failure was finally replicated; however, the diagnostic machine showed no codes. The contact stated that the vehicle had a lifetime power train warranty, but the emission repair had to be performed in order to honor the warranty. The contact stated that he could have opted out of the emission repair, which he felt caused the failure. The manufacturer stated that they could not remedy the failure because nhtsa issued a nationwide recall. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle lost a few miles per gallon and hesitated before accelerating. There were no leaks present or warnings. The contact stated that the failures recurred as the contact attempted to enter the highway. The vehicle was taken to elk grove dodge chrysler jeep ram (916-513-4234, located at 8575 laguna grove dr, elk grove, ca 95757) where the technicians test drove the vehicle, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer. The dealer recommended an installation of a data collection software. The contact stated that he was not instructed on how the data collector worked and declined the installation. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph and all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to jim hayes inc (2130 us-45 harrisburg, il 62946, (618) 252-8611) where it was determined that the failure was due to driver error. The dealer advised that the brake pedal switch be replaced. The contact also stated that the gear knob failed to switch into reverse and drive. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer for the knob shifting failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer's engineer inspected the vehicle and stated that the deceleration failure was due to driver error. The approximate failure mileage was 700.
V08 aem recall performed on 6/4/19. Post recall, loss in fuel economy, reduced power especially when towing, and severe turbo lag lasting four to seven seconds. The severe turbo lag is causing unsafe conditions while driving vehicle. The lack of acceleration when the accelerator pedal is pressed is present when starting from a complete stop, as well as at varying travel speeds. It is especially dangerous when making left and right turns on city streets or when merging into highway traffic, because there is little to no acceleration of the vehicle, even under full throttle for between four and seven seconds. The lag is severe even at full operating temperatures above 200 degrees. These issues were not present in the vehicle prior to the v08/aem recall. The manufacturer has insisted that this is normal operation of the vehicle after the v08 aem recall, but the vehicle operated without these issues before the work was completed.
Shifter comin out of park causing extensive damage to vehicle and my garage plus bodily injury
After an emissions recall was performed on eco diesel engine (ecmupdate) the engine has become terribly sluggish on initial takeoff. I can push the gas petal to the floor and nothing happens for several seconds. I feel that this is a safety concern because there is inconsistent engine performance that could cause an accident.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's turbo engine lagged and caused the vehicle to stall without warning. Afterwards, the vehicle abruptly jerked forward. The contact drove to waxahachie chrysler dodge jeep ram (2405 n, i-35e, waxahachie, tx 75167, 972-694-6216), but no failure was found. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.
With engine running in my driveway. I put it he truck in park got out of the vehicle and the vehicle started moving forward, running into mygarage doori took it to the dealer. The dealer said they saw a problem and would not release the truck untilchryslerinvestigate it.they had the truck for a monthwhile they investigate it.i was told by chrysler they could not find anything wrong. However they did do a software update for the transmission. This was all within the first month that i had the vehicle (brand-new ).
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/15 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/22/2016, the vehicle operator found that the battery was malfunctioning. Additionally, the transmission was slipping from 1st to 2nd. The vehicle was towed to the mid county dealership for repairs. Mechanics found that the battery had failed and replaced it. The mechanics also found defects in the transmission system, but were unable to repair it. The mechanics then proceeded to replace the entire transmission system. The vehicle was released to us on 9/7/2016. While this is a single incident for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists entirely of ram 1500, with seven being 2016 models and one 2015 model. Battery failure and transmission failure has been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.
Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/2015 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 10/5/2016, the vehicle operator placed the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to roll forwards without a driver in the vehicle. Two of our client's employees noticed the vehicle moving and were able to jump in to the vehicle to stop it. When one of our client's employees attempted to place the vehicle in park, he noticed that the transmission indicator was already in a parked position. He then applied the emergency break. Without the intervention of our client's employees, the vehicle would have crashed in to a high-traffic exterior stairwell on our client's property.a comprehensive incident report is attached to this complaint. For privacy purposes, we have redacted information directly pertaining to our client. Our client' s employees are referred to by their last names only. The vehicle has been taken out of service and towed to mid county chrysler for repairs. While this is the only time this vehicle has had a transmission issue, another 2016 ram 1500 had a similar transmission malfunction on 8/22/2016. This seems to be a consistent malfunction in this model.
Put truck in park. Left the motor running. Got out went into shop came back out a couple of minutes later and truck had rolled backwards and struck a telephone pole. When i opened the drivers door the gear selector said it was in reverse.
After diesel emission modification transmission shifts very rough and jumps vehicle when cold. It sends wheels into spinout when entering roads which can be dangerous. Fuel economy also fell from average of 23-24mpg to below 21mpg. I have taken it to the shop 3 times already. The shop will "reset" the computer, but the issue comes back within a few days. Need a permanent fix.
We have the knob shifter and when he stopped he put it in park (left engine running) he walked behind truck and into store and picked out what he needed and then while he was paying the teller noticed his trucked started moving in reverse so my son ran out to get in truck to stop it but was to late it his a pole which and shattered the window of gas station,i reported it to fca and they inspected it and said no problem but i have video and witness that states it was a couple minutes before it started moving.i have called mr. Kon (fca) 586-274-8162 but he has not returned any of my call which leads me to believe they are hiding something.i did do some research and noticed this is a problem
When is raining park or driving passenger brake tail light indicate out, mirror won't close, driver side window won't work, dash board lights will be flashing on/off and buck up camera has a black/ color line screen, front differential has a crack on it.
Vehicle has rolled out of my driveway about 8 feet from its original location when parked. Vehicle was placed into park. Vehicle was not running, emergency brake was not set. Engine was off in all cases
Vehicle jumps when coming to a stop.almost pushes the car before it is stopped.no towing, or high speed.just normal driving when it comes to slowing down almost to a stop and it jumps, bucks, or pushes the car before really firmly pushing the brakes, and hoping that it stops.
Has shifted to soon since i bought it new with 7 miles on it . I have to shift it to 8 th gear unless i'm on the high way.
2016 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to issues with rotary shifter. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle inadvertently shifted into reverse while the consume was exiting the vehicle. The consumer was knocked upon hitting his head on the road. The consumer required surgery on his legs from being ran over.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied with the engine running, the contact heard a noise and noticed that the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a telephone pole. No injuries were sustained. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was drivable. The contact called mike smith chrysler jeep dodge at (409) 840-3560 (located at 1945 i-10 south, beaumont, tx 77701) where an appointment was scheduled to diagnose the vehicle the following week. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. After the contact parked and exited the vehicle, it started to roll forward. The vehicle struck the contact and crashed into the side of a building. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. Carolina chrysler dodge jeep ram (891 us-1, lugoff, sc 29078, (803) 438-9160) was called and stated that there were no recalls. The contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment for next week. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.
Epa mandated aem was performed in may of 2019. Since that time my truck has had dangerously slow throttle response. You can count to 5 after pressing the accelerator before the truck starts moving at an acceptable speed for pulling out into traffic. When the truck finally responds it snaps my neck back.
Transmission shifting knob periodically will not allow vehicle to obtain a gear and moving the vehicle is impossible until multiple attempts to engage a forward or reverse gear is successful.this has occurred a number of time and the last time i was making a u turn on a narrow dirt road when in the middle of the road i could not obtain any gear.another vehicle approached at a high rate of speed and fortunately was able to stop before a collision occurred. Note. This problem did not occur until a recall'auto park functionality'was completed on 11/29/18
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v818000 (equipment, engine and engine cooling) and 20v036000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2 major issues:a- since vehicle got computer system updated for the emissions lawsuit - vehicle has lost 70% power at take off. Meaning, i currently have a very high risk of getting t-boned at intersections because the vehicle doesn't take off.i currently have a claim open with chrysler but their case manager claims that parts to fix the issue is currently not available.this emission update was done back in june 2019. B- vehicle started to overheat and create very high coolant smell inside the cabin. This happened when the vehicle was in motion driven at approximately 45mph, if the vehicle sits idling you can't tell the problem, only when driven. I had vehicle towed to dealership and admitted on 10/31/2019.after 63 days at the dealer and so much back and forth with chrysler case managers and supervisors "this people is extremely useless and should not be assigned to handle cases sensitive like this one!"on 01/03/2020 "63 days after check in date" the truck was release from the dealer with absolutely no repairs made.the vehicle that is currently overheating with very high risk of getting caught on fire has been released to me so i can take my kids to schools and and my life and other at danger.this is terrifying!makes me think that chrysler wants to deal with much more costly issues when the worst happens!
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the contact placed the vehicle in park, it reversed independently and struck a pole without warning. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven home. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Thefailure mileage was 32,000.
8 speed transmission knob stuck in park when shifted in drive with the d blinking. The vehicle was stopped at gas station. With engine off. When started, i attempted to drive off, moved a couple of feet and went into park, then it wouldn't move while in drive, the d was blinking.this anomaly has occurred 3 differnet times
1. On 9/20 i received from fca dealer the recall update agreed to upon settlement with the epa.2. While driving on 9/21 i was at a stop and needed to changed lanes.3. When i depressed the accelerator the engine stalled and barely moved the vehicle for a couple of seconds before picking up and moving normally.4. Had another vehicle been on coming it could have created a potentially serious accident on a major road at a major intersection.5. I hereby exert that the "fix" for the emissions by fca is now creating dangerous driving conditions for "owners" who have received this this recall "fix"6. Additionally it appears fuel mileage is also dropping about 5%-10%7. Researching on the internet i am finding that this is a common problem.8. Sometimes the cruise control functions sometimes it does not, i have repeatedly taken the vehicle in for this complaint but they say they cannot find any issue.9. I would suggest that nhsta get vehicles before and after the "fix" and do substantial testing, as it is not 100% of the time and issue and may be hard to replicate.10. Overall performance of the vehicle seems to be affected - lower performance and less torque11.if fuel mileage is down and performance is down i would suspect that emissions may actually be worse than prior to the "fix" being implemented.
While servicing a customers 2016 ram 1500 pick up pulled truck up to door,placedknob shifter in to park, got out and walked up beside truck as i got to l/f wheel truck started to move forward turned around to get back in truck showed to be in drive. Truck proceded to roll through door and came to a stop. No wan was injured damage was limated to truck and door.
P026ab error code for 3 way coolant bypass valve causing check engine light to be on all the time.mechanic says won't cause harm to vehicle, but might effect ability to defrost properly.research suggests this is a common problem in this year range and has been a safety recall in previous years for models older than this.
When the vehicle is warm, after about 1/2 hour of driving, the transmission starts to drive rough. When i come to a stop it feels like someone hits me from the rear. When i'm driving around 35 mph and slow down it down shifts hard (clunk). When i'm driving at speed on the highway and i go to pass,when it press on the gas pedal there is a long hesitation and then it bogs down then accelerates. It's scary my wife gets nervous when she's driving. The longer you drive it the worse it gets. I have 9,500 miles on it. After driving it on the highway and you exit to the streets the gas pedal has a lot of play in it-about 1.5 inches from when you press on the pedal to when it kicks in and then the response is a bit jerky. I brought to the dealership on 9/26/2016 and they said they couldn't replicate the issue. I explained that they needed to drive the truck for a while. When the truck is cold it's ok, no issues. Iv'e talked to my local mechanic who has 40 plus years working on cars and he told me that he's heard the same complaint from other ram truck owners. He told me to register the complaint...thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I took my truck into a dealer because the exhaust system wouldn't clean itself.i found out there were recalls pertaining to this and they were handled as far as i knew. However, just a few weeks later as i was pulling into my driveway at home i noticed smoke barreling out from under the hood.i imediately tried to shut it off and when i did it would rev up higher instead of shutting off.i got it to shut off finally and left it sitting there overnight until i could get a tow truck to take it back to the dealership, where i was informed that this problem is now so common that the part is on back order and no idea of when they will be able to get it.now its 3 weeks later and i still haven't gotten my truck back.
As i was parked in a parking lot, the vehicle switched from park to drive without my input, causing a collision.additionally, i have noticed, after i place the car in park, it will jump to drive on its own.
Back in the end of august/beginning of september 2016 i took my 2016 ram 1500 in for shifting problems with the transmission.after 2 weeks of waiting they replaced the valve assembly part on the transmission.after 3 days i noticed i could not get out of 1st gear.i called the dealership in easley sc and was told to bring it so they can troubleshoot the problem again.on 9/17/2016 it was determined to have a bad transmission and i was told that ram was replacing with a brand new transmission, however there was not an eta for delivery.i was told that the local rep would follow up on the status and no one has ever heard back from him either.i have been in touch with the corporate customer service case managers and they can not even get an eta for the part.the truck also needs (2) recalls corrected as well.ii asked about a loaner and was told until they have an eta on the part they could not provide a loaner.so i am not forced to drive a truck with a bad transmission.also i want to mention that the truck is being repaired under the original manufacture's warranty.my extended mopar warranty has not even kicked in yet.so basically i have a truck that the company can not get a major part under the warranty.i can barely get out of 1st gear and when it does i suffer a very hard jolt which is very dangerous.i can only hope that ram is held accountable forthis.
After having the aem recall done truck has lack of power. When accelerating from stop truck does not take off right away. Gets a little better when warmed up but still very sluggish.
On october 24, 2019 nhtsa issued campaign no.19v757000, to address the ram 1500 ecodiesel egr cooler may crack and cause fire.i own one of the recalled vehicles and thought prompt action would be taken by the manufacturer. I was initially told there was a delay manufacturing and shipping the parts. I had my name added to a list at my local dealership last year. Upon receiving an "urgent safety recall" notice from fca this week,i called the local dealership and was told it could be up to a year(oct - nov 2021 timeframe) before parts would be available to fix my vehicle. Based on online reports, some owners are having their vehicles fixed quickly, while other owners, like myself, are being forced to wait a up to two years to have this serious safety issue addressed.allowing a potential fire hazard to be driven on public roads is not something i would expect the nhtsa to condone. This recall, and other safety related issues (i.e., crank position sensor failure) would suggest that the nhtsa mustconsider taking more immediate and stronger actions against fca to either correct, in a more timely manner, or buy back these vehicles and remove them from our public roads.
Emission recall(ecm reprogram) vehicle now has a severe unpredictable lack of throttle response since recall was performed, fca nor dealer has any idea when this will be fixed. When pulling out into traffic at higher ambient temps, the vehicle often fails to respond to the throttle until about 3/4 throttle. Then it suddenly responds as if it is at full throttle. This will cause some serious accidents
I have a 2016 ram 1500 slt quad cab. 5.7 liter hemi automatic transmission rotors dial shifter. On several occasions when put in park vehicle was still in reverse. Have mentioned it to the dealership the last 2 oil changes. They just ignored it. Yesterday 9/3/2018 went out to move the truck. Put it in drive, selector showed drive and truck went in reverse when i gave it gas. This caused me to hit my sprinter van doing damage to both vehicles.now i'm leery of driving it. It took several tries to get it to go into drive. Please help. After googling this i saw that there is a recall. Called chrysler and was told my truck is not in the recall.
Very poor acceleration when cold or warm. Significant drop in power and fuel mileage. All of these things happened after the v08 update
Coming home from work on january 5, 2017, i pulled my 2016 ram 1500 pickup part way into my garage, turned the rotary shifter to park and exited the vehicle to make sure that i had a clear path of travel to fully pull the vehicle in the garage. My driveway is an upslope and a portion of the truck was still in the driveway. After i exited the vehicle it began to move backward. The vehicle's door threw me to the ground and swept my legs under the truck.the front left tire ran over both of my legs. The truck continued down our driveway, across the street, through our neighbor's fence and only stopped when it hit a tree in their front yard. My family rushed me to our local hospital emergency room and was i was admitted into that hospital the following morning.
Truck rolled away while in driveway while in park with e-brake on.
Drove for approximately 5 minutes at 70-75 mph on i-91 in ct. Transmission dropped into a lower gear and speed was dropped to about 40 mph before transmission screaming could be stopped. Got off the highway and had the truck towed from ct to ma. Problem could not be duplicated at local repair station and no problem code was found. It appears that fca # t15 describes the problem but this vin does not show a recall.
Trouble getting seat belts latched and keeping them latched
I was in the accident january 17, 2018 in my airbags did not go off and it in my seatbelt did not work did not engage so when i hit a truck a leg slipped underneath the brake pedal and got bruised really bad none of the airbags went off in my seatbelt would not hold me in the seat i slid down the seat seat .on february 9 i had to go to the doctor the hospital to emergency i had an embolism through my loan and they think it came from my left leg there's a big clot in my left leg now and in my lov on february 9 i had to go to the doctor the hospital through emergency i had an embolism through my loan and they think it came from my left leg there's a big clot in my left leg now and in my lung,i could not breathe at all because i had no oxygen in my blood because the blood clot but i had over $10,000 of damage on my truck and in the airbag did not go off at all nor did the side airbags go off on january 17, 2018 in north carolina they had a giant snowstorm i came on the road up to the highway in marksville n.c.in the car slid into another truck flipped around three times and landed in the ditchwith the wheels off the groundi didn't realize till after that the bruise on my leg hadcaused the clot.*dsy*
The original problem happened earlier in january of 2019. I opened my vehicle and upon starting it, i began to put my seat belt on i noticed the tension on the belt was non existent. In fact i had to "help" the belt back down into the pulley. It has not worked since. Shortly afterwards my air bag light came on on my dash. I have received multiple factory recall postcards in the mail at my new house listing my vin/vehicle as well as issues with the seat belt and air bag system. Upon receiving these postcards, i followed the instructions as it stated on the card and called two local ram service centers: brunswick auto mart 3031 center rd, brunswick, oh 44212 (330) 460-0721(authorized ram service center) and spitzer chrysler dodge jeep ram cleveland 13001 brookpark rd, brook park, oh 44142 (216) 267-2100. The brunswick service center refused to acknowledge the recalls as they pertain to my vehicle and told me that i would be charged. The brook park service center told me that my vin was not coming up in their system. I still receive the vehicle recall postcards from fiat-chrysler-dodge-ram however my local service centers refuse to fix the issues because i didnt purchase from them. I originally purchased this vehicle out of state. I have also has problems with my turn signal lamp consistently going out. I purchased the vehicle with less than 15,000 miles on it. It now has a little over 30,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended in a crash. Upon impact, the seat belt failed to retract and none of the air bags deployed. The contact's body struck the steering wheel. The driver sustained injuries to the hands and head. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and parked after the crash. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
A car crossed a double yellow line on a 2 lane road and hit my truck head on. The car was travelling about 40 mph and i was going about 32 mph. All air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to lock allowing me to hit the steering wheel with my chest and right arm. I sustained severs bruising and whiplash. I am still being treated for my injuries. ..updated 07/13/17 ...updated 08/02/17
My truck has under 20,000 miles, and i have had an electrical fire underneath my drivers seat, that caused the whole truck to fill with smoke.less than 2 weeks later, my passenger side front window fell off the track and into the door, during a heavy snowstorm, throwing slush, and snow into my passenger's face. *
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While accelerating, the driver seat rocked and moved backwards without warning. When the contact decelerated, the driver seat slid forward. The dealer diagnosed that the issue was due to a manufacturer design. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.
My cruise control was engaged as i was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when i hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where i hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this
The contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. While driving on the highway, the contact smelled a burning plastic odor and turned off the heater. An unknown indicator illuminated and the contact was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was on fire. Flames came out of the heat vents and the side of the hood. The contact pulled over and the brakes failed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact and passenger jumped out of the vehicle. The vehicle burned to the ground. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The following day, the contact received a recall letter for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called the manufacturer and filed a claim, but the claim was denied because they could not determine what caused the fire. The insurance company totaled the vehicle. The contact was not compensated with assistance towards a new vehicle. The dealer stated that they were not aware of the fire or the recall. The failure mileage was 57,000. *ln*dt*dt
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact noticed an abnormal odor due to the braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tires needed to be balanced and the brake rotors showed excessive wear. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 250.
On 01/06/2020 i was coming toa stop at an intersection in my 2016 ram 1500 express ( 38,000 miles )andas i applied the brake , the peddle went straight to the floor . As i was nearly about to collide with the vehicles at the traffic light/intersection and frantically pumping the brake peddle , i finally got the brakes to engage.when i finallycame to a stop, i was happy to not have been in an accident and kept driving thinking whatever happened had fixed it's self ( sunny day , and dry pavement ) . The next day on my way home for work i heard a grinding noisefrom the passenger rear wheel , and pulled over to check it out . I noticed the rotor scored badly,and the outer pad missing the friction material , so ipicked up a set of pads and went home to pull the wheel off and inspect . Now , i have beena mechanic over 20 years and done well over a thousand brake jobs/services on hundreds of makes/models of vehicles , and have never seen the outer brake pads ware out first. The truck has only 38,000 miles on it and the front brakes have over 1/4" of pad left, and the rears have aboutthe same , and a brake change is a long ways away, so i was curious what i'd find . I found the caliper to be in great condition , guide pins / races to all be in greatsmooth working order , and when i pressed the piston back in noticed good smooth operation, all dust boots in good condition , and no leaking brake fluid anywhere . I did however find the inner pad about 1/2 delaminated ( friction material-to-metal back plate ) and an outer pad with the friction material completely missing . I cleaned up all surfaces , applied proper grease , and installed new pads because rotor was in useable condition because i caught the problem quickly . I am concerned the other pads on the truck might fail as well causing an accident , injury , or fatality , and wanted to report
I was backing out of garage and went to apply the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor without slowing the vehicle.pumped the brakes a second time and the pedal again went to the floor without slowing the vehicle.pumped the brake pedal a third time and the pedal did not go to the floor and the brakes slowed the vehicle enough so that it could be put in park.upon brake inspection, the friction material separated from the backing plate on the drivers side rear inner brake pad and fell off the vehicle.this caused the brakes to be inoperable for the first two applications of the brake pedal as the brake system fluid and calipers had to make up the missing space of the missing friction material.my brake pads had over 60% of their material remaining so it is not a maintenance issue.this is a manufacturing defect that caused premature failure.if i were traveling at highway speed and this failure occurred, i would not have had adequate brakes and would have gotten into a serious accident or could have been killed.others could have been injured or killed as well.
The brake booster is bleeding down; when you part the vehicle for 24 hours, the first time you step on the brake pedal there is no power assist.once the engine starts, the boost will return.the dealer states that they have 4 other vehicles on their lot that have this same condition, so they state that it is "normal operation".this isn't consistent behavior withother vehicles as the booster shouldn't bleed down.i'm concerned of a loss of power assisted braking.
Dodge ram 1500 was designed with the rear brake line which is positioned such that the rear brake line will be cut if chains or snow cables are installed on the vehicle. The dealer stated this is a known issue; however, there is no fix. The are refusing to repair the vehicle making it unsafe to use in areas where it could snow.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake line needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 450.
Dropping boat in water on slight grade ramp. Put car in park and shut down. As i dropped boat from the trailer the truck rolled down the ramp immersing 3/4 of the body in the salt water. No one was behind the wheel. This product has had issues with rollaways
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the driver was making a left turn into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the driver had to remove the key from the ignition switch in order for the vehicle to stop. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to parkway chrysler (located at 21560 hall rd, clinton township, mi 48038). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000....updated 11/15/17 updated 11/28/2017
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal became difficult to depress when attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The electronic stability control warning indicator and the brake light remained illuminated. When the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, powered off the engine, and restarted the vehicle, he was able to drive; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to mcpeek's chrysler dodge jeep ram of anaheim (1221 s auto center dr., anaheim, ca 92806, (714) 635-2340), but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph and towing a camper, the brake controller computer failed and the brakes detached warning indicator illuminated. The headlights were turned on and the automatic braking system engaged without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake controller computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. When the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard as the vehicle rolled away. The vehicle struck a curb and came to a stop. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to foss motors (133 portsmouth ave, exeter, nh 03833, (603) 772-7777) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that they would notify the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,300.
My truck rolled back about 6 ft in my drive way while it was parked about 20 minutes after getting out the truck. I moved the truck back and about 20 minutes later it rolled back 4 ft. I then moved it again and put the parking break on with no movement my driveway has a small incline around 3-4%.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 15 mph down a hill, all the instrument panel indicators began to blink and the engine shut off. All power was lost and the contact had to stand on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the failure recurred twice while traveling down the hill. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle at the bottom of the hill. The contact parked the vehicle for a few minutes before driving home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 27,800.
Intermitment "service electronic braking system" message displays on the dash, unresolved by dealer service department after multiple visits. Occurs randomly while vehicle is driving or parked. Started happening randomly prior to 05/08/2018random "service electronic throttle control" message has displayed on dash putting truck into reduced power/speed while driving. Took truck into dealership for reset, no explaination why issue happened. Happened the first time on 05/08/2018 while driving, again on 7/3/2018, and again on 8/17/2018."service def system see dealer" message displayed on dash informing me to see the dealer. Service advisor reset issue with no explaination of why proplem occured. Happened on 9/30/2018 while driving.
My vehicle rolled away while in park with the engine running.the temperature was 35 degrees and it was just started and moved in the driveway.the vehicle would not go back into drive or park.it had to be shut off and then re-started to reset the shifter activity. This is a rotary shifter nob vehicle.
The oem trailer brake controller does not provide enough braking power to a towed trailer. The towed single axle travel trailer weighs just under 4,000lbs fully loaded. All gain and trailer type settings on the controller produce the same level of braking to the trailer at any speed from idle to 25-30mph or faster when using the manual brake lever on the controller. Factory owner's manual describes the process for setting the gain is to move the manual brake lever to full braking so the wheels on the towed trailer lock up at 25mph and then reduce the gain until just before trailer wheels lock up. Ram dealership says that the controller will not lock up the trailer wheels with the manual brake lever because the computer reads the speed of the truck, and if full braking isn't needed, it won't apply it. This is in direct contradiction with the information in the owner's manual. The oem brake controller is not working properly, and this is a huge safety issue because the trailer brakes are not getting the proper amount of power to safely stop the vehicle while towing. The controller will barely send enough braking power to slow and stop the vehicle at idle rolling speeds of 5-10mph. After searching online forums, numerous people are having the same issues with their rams manufactured in model year ranges from 2010 to 2016.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the brake system failed. While parking the vehicle, the brake pedal stuck to the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and found brake fluid on the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 900. Updated 11/08/16*ljthe consumer stated vehicle was towed to dealer, who stated the brake line was improperly installed too close to the rotor.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. Every time the vehicle came to a complete stop, the contact would depress the brake pedal and the check electric control warning indicator illuminated. The failure caused the vehicle to lose power. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on in order for the vehicle to resume normal operation. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to tom dinsdale automotive chrysler dodge jeep ram (2800 osborne dr e, hastings, ne 68901, (402) 463-3104) and a diagnostic test was performed, but a failure code could not be located. The vehicle was also test driven, but the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,545.
My 2016 ram 1500 big horn crew cab 4x4 rolled away after being parked. It had been parked for about 3 minutes then i heard a loud screeching noise, turned around as my truck started to roll and jerk down the driveway which has a slight incline.i was able to get to my truck and stop it before it hit the parked car on the other side of the road. I took my truck to the dealership, they kept it for 2 days and i was told that there were no codes recorded on the truck and that they couldn't duplicate the roll away. I have only had my truck for 6 weeks and it has less than 1200 miles on it.
I was driving on i 90 in indiana. It was raining and the road was straight. The service abs light came on. A short time later,i heard a noise and slowed down to 50. Then the front right tire exploded. The tire was relatively new (past july]) with lots of tread.i pulled on to the shoulder and got out to see the brake glowing red hot and smoking. I believe the noise i heard before the explosion was the cv joint disintegrating. Traffic was flying past at 70 to 80 mph. I was in 2 wheel drive. The truck is a 4x4.
Today i drive on the express way on heavy traffic my pedal brake go too the end notice something is wrong i get out on the first exit with cautionand parking on safe place i look under my truck was dripping some fluid i check the brake fluid container was on minimum so i drive carefully to the first auto parts and add more brake fluid and still dripping so i follow the the brake lines runs next to the headers was leaking there look like heat melt the brake lines or something.
The left rear parking brake sags i looked at dodge forums and it looks like there are numerous reports on this problem the cable hangs so low it could get hung up on downed tree branches ect. It seems there not releasing all the way or something
When the brakes are applied to a stop there is a surge that feels like you have been hit from the rear.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the service anti lock brake system indicator illuminated. The vehicle automatically slowed down, came to a complete stop, and shifted into park. The contact attempted to shift the gear back into drive, but was unable to do so. The vehicle was still running when it came to a complete stop. The contact had to have the vehicle towed. In order to place the vehicle on the tow truck, the vehicle had to have a switch underneath the bottom flipped for the vehicle to be attached to the tow truck. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer (telegraph chrysler dodge jeep, 12000 telegraph road, taylor, mi 48180) where the technician informed the contact that the vehicle had to be kept there in order to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was kept at the dealer for four days until the contact was able to regain access. The dealer stated that the failure codes confirmed the failure, but the cause could not be determined. In order to get the vehicle to switch gears, the technician disconnected and then reconnected the battery. Afterwards, the vehicle drove normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated the manufacturer stated that the repair could not be repeated a second time and could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the complaint would not be escalated and was offered a free tire rotation. The vin search revealed there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 26,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the service anti lock brake system indicator illuminated. The vehicle automatically slowed down, came to a complete stop, and shifted into park. The contact attempted to shift the gear back into drive, but was unable to do so. The vehicle was still running when it came to a complete stop. The contact had to have the vehicle towed. In order to place the vehicle on the tow truck, the vehicle had to have a switch underneath the bottom flipped for the vehicle to be attached to the tow truck. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer (telegraph chrysler dodge jeep, 12000 telegraph road, taylor, mi 48180) where the technician informed the contact that the vehicle had to be kept there in order to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was kept at the dealer for four days until the contact was able to regain access. The dealer stated that the failure codes confirmed the failure, but the cause could not be determined. In order to get the vehicle to switch gears, the technician disconnected and then reconnected the battery. Afterwards, the vehicle drove normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated the manufacturer stated that the repair could not be repeated a second time and could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the complaint would not be escalated and was offered a free tire rotation. The vin search revealed there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 26,000.
When driving this ram 1500 with electrically assisted steering it sometimes becomes almost impossible to steer when making a turn. Problem is intermittent. I feel this is a safety issue in that i could possibly turn into oncoming traffic which can cause a catastrophic accident putting myself and other occupants at risk.
Power steering goes in and out.
When turning truck at low speeds wheel becomes very hard to turn, if truck is parked a couple days when i try to drive steering is very very stiff.also when turning at low speeds steering wheel pulls in opposite direction alittle
While driving, electric power steering was lost and 'service power steering' warning showed on dash.steering immediately became difficult which made keeping the truck in the correct lane difficult.when i got home, i disconnected the two electrical connectors to the electric power steering control module, reconnected the two connectors and power steering was restored.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While making a left or right turn at various low speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The failure mileage was 2,362.
While driving the power steering stops working and it becomes difficult to steer. This only lasts for a few seconds then it begins to work again. I started noticing this a couple of weeks ago but it is getting worse the more i drive it. I am concerned that it is becoming a safety concern.
While driving my 2016 ram out of the clear blue i experienced power steering loss when rounding a curve at approximately 40 mph. I thought for sure i was going to collide with the vehicle in the opposite lane but with a hard tug to the right i managed to escape the unthinkable. Not really knowing what just happened and no warning lights illuminated i very cautiously continued my drive to work kinda moving the steering gently left to right to see if it would do it again. From time to time i could feel what seemed to be resistance against the direction i was turning the steering wheel. When i arrived to work i immediately opened the hood expecting to see a problem with the power steering pump but didnā€™t see one. I then took it to my mechanic and he informed me that it has electronic steering andsuggested i take it to the dealership. I then googled this issue and found itā€™s a much bigger problem in that chrysler had a recall for the same problem in 2015-2016...the same period in which my truck was built but not included. Chrysler needs to stand behind what they build and fix this problem before someone gets killed. Myself and anyone else who owns a 2015-2016 ram truck and has experienced this problem should have chrysler remedy this under recall 16v167000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while turning out of a driveway, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated several hours later that the steering wheel functionality returned to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to k and l auto sales inc. (11958 renovo rd, north bend, pa 17760 (570) 923-0722) where it was diagnosed as a loss of electronic power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 51,192.
The vehicle is loss of power steering assist at low speeds making it hard to steer the vehicle . Left or right making the driver have to put more effort into steering the vehicle around obsticalls
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel was overreacting from any bumps in the road, making driving difficult. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bettenhausen automotive chrysler dodge jeep ram, 8355 w 159th st, tinley park, il 60477, (708) 532-2665) where unknown repairs were made to the lower shaft of the steering column. The failure recurred after the vehicle was retrieved from the dealer, along with a clunking noise when the steering wheel was turned. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that they performed lock tightening on the steering system and that a new steering gear was needed. The manufacturer stated that the parts would not be available until january or february of 2019. The failure mileage was 22,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number 16v167000 (steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 28,000.
This truck is manufactured 9/15 and has an electronic power steering. There is a recall 16v167000. Power steering all of a sudden stopped working last week.why would my truck not fit the bill as everything matches the below?recall number16v167000recall date03/23/2016componentsteering:electric power assist systemsummarychrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 ram 1500 trucks manufactured january 22, 2015, to september 13, 2015. Contamination on the electric power steering (eps) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.consequenceif the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
I currently have my 2016 ram laramie in the shop in need of a repair to the power steering. When turning and accelerating the power steering locks up and the vehicle lurches. Thedealership initially diagnosed the problem as concurrent with recall 16v167000 (nhtsa recall 16v-167), but then later determined that the vin of my vehicle did not meet the specifications. This issue occurred out of the blue on my vehicle, and makes it undriveable. The repair quote is upwards of $2600.it stands to reason that the 16v-167 recall extends beyond the initial scope of what was originally documented, and the manufacturer and dealer are jumping on this loophole.i have no choice to repair the vehicle, but am in hopes that an adjustment to the 16v-167 recall will be made at a further date which may provide me reimbursement from the manufacturer. Willing to provide documentation upon request.
Electric power steering unit loss/failure while vehichle in motion. No warning prior to failure.
This 2016 3.0l eco diesel is a death trap after fca reprogramed the software 2 months ago. 2-4 second hesitation when you press on the gas. The truck just sits there and does not move. In two months i have had 3 close calls pulling into traffic. Extremely scary when you hit the gas and nothing happens and a car is coming down the highway at you at 55 mph and you're seconds from getting t-boned. It's just a matter of time before people start dying in this death trap. The diesel had many problems before they reprogramed it. Since new the truck has gone into limp mode 4 times where the engine lights come on and the motor shuts down to about 10 mpg. Last time i almost got killed on the freeway when this happened. You're stuck on the highway going 5-10 mph trying to get off the highway when cars are flying past you at 70 mph. These 3.0l dodge eco diesels are very, very, very dangerous to drive. After the reprograming from fca they have a very dangerous turbo lag time. Fca has done nothing to address the problem. The reprograming of the software made them worse and more dangerous. Because of the way they designed this eco diesel, it is prone to catch fire. On my truck i had a fire under the hood and a hole melted through the intake manifold. Luckily, the truck did not burst into flamesbut it was in the dealership for almost 3 weeks being repaired. This truck is very dangerous and the truck needs to be recalled and if fca can't fix them, they need to buy them back and get these death traps off the road. Sorry, i can't describe just a single specific instance, it's dangerous every time you get behind the wheel. I would like to meet with the president of fca and have him take my truck for a drive with his family in it and then give his opinion as to the quality of this engine. I do not allow my wife to drive this truck as it's a death trap.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the power steering failed and an unknown warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The contact drove the vehicle to salsbury's chrysler dodge jeep ram (13939 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70817, (225) 926-8800) where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Driving to my home turning right, the steering locked up? for about 2-3 seconds. Lost control of the truck. Also noticed a problem inoct camp trip. In green ridge forest.as idrove on bumpy roads, i noticed steering difficulties.dismissed as off road bumps. After returning home, went to dinner with friends.the steering locked up. Thornton dodge claims this is my responsibility to pay. Dodge recalled almost 900,000 trucks for steering. I should not have to pay.
Electric power steering is not functioning, difficult to steer vehicle nearly resulting in an accident while driving in town from air force base to hotel.
Power steering went out while driving on my street. Truck did not quit running . Almost lost control but was moving slow, thankfully. Could not turn steering wheel manually. Had truck towed to dealer, still under warranty with 6,800 miles. Power steering was working when arrived at dealership. They could not duplicate problem.
I lost power steering while driving. The dealership said i need a new steering rack. Previous recall for this problem , same year as my truck, is said not to fall under the recall.
I purchased a 2016 ram 1500 in may 2019 with approximately 25k miles on it. A few days after purchasing i noticed a vibration coming from the rear of the truck that's causes the whole bed to shake around 65+ mph. Took the truck to a local shop and the mechanic pointed out to me the driveshaft was wobbling a little when he had the truck on the lift. Took the truck to two different dodge dealers about the issue, the first dealer told me they couldn't replicate the problem. So i went on a test drive with them and all of a sudden the noticed the vibration i was complaining about. Long story short they told me my tires(only 25,000 miles) were bad and i should replace them,get an alignment and the problem would be solved. So i did just that and the vibration of the whole bed was still there, they rebalanced the tires and the vibration was still present. After going to this dealer for the third time they basically told me they don't know what to because they checked everything including the driveshaft and nothing was wrong at all. A couple weeks later i go to another dodge dealer about the same issue, and it's the same response "we can't replicate the problem". I test drive with the shop manager and all of a sudden he notices the vibration and tells me to leave the truck with him a couple days while he troubleshoots it. Two days later he calls and tells me that one of my back rims is bent and that's what's causing the vibration. I replace the rim, get all four tires balanced again for the third time and the vibration is still there.
Power steering failure, power steering fails while making a turn, this posses a major safety concern and could lead to an accident.*dt
Power steering went out on vehicle while driving with less than 2000 miles on odometer. Reported this to nhtsa at that time. Dealer could not get problem to repeat. Power steering went out this week at 53,000 miles and dealer having trouble diagnosing source of problem. Afraidto drive vehicle
The horn and the steering wheel controls do not work. The horn will work when locking my vehicle with the key fob but not by pressing the horn. The controls on the steering wheel do not work at all.
The truck has become very hard to turn the steering wheel.
While turning from a stop or slow rate of speed loss of power steering, power steering warning comes on instrument cluster while this problem is present, this cause a hard steering issue and at a very sudden rate when making a turn and could lead to a crash
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 1 mph, the steering wheel ceased. The contact stated that the power steering service warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to his residence. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to san antonio chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 11910 i-35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, (210) 239-1808, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering), however the vin was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,348.
My truck's electric power steering suddenly stopped working while i was driving at low speeds on snow/salt covered roads. This occurred a few days after going through a car wash. Vehicle only has 41,000 miles. After some research i found a chrysler recall s19 (nhtsa recall 16v-167) was issued for this problem. When i contacted chrysler they told me my vehicle fits the build dates for this recall but the recall was not listed under my vin and they did not know why. I cannot safely driver my vehicle and chrysler does not want to execute this recall. Please help me figure out why the scope of this recall does not include all effected vehicles. Thank you.
As i was turning onto the road to my house i heard screeching as my steering locked up and i couldn't turn my vehicle anymore. A light flashed indicating 'service power steering'. My vehicle has been brought to a local mechanic shop as well as the dealer and both informed me thesame thing. My eps (electronic power steering) needs to be replaced. Which is recall # 's19'. Vehicles of the same make and year are being recalled for the same issue.
My 2016 ram 1500 will randomly loose power steering.i'll be turning and it gets real hard to turn. I'm thinking it has something to do with the power steering. It doesn't matter if i'm going fast or slow. It does it quite often. Doesn't matter if i'm on the road or off the road.it doesn't while i'm in motion or at a stop
Truck has electric power steering.was in a parking lot and started the truck but the steering was locked.could not get it to unlock and had towed to nearest dodge dealer.they are saying it is the rack and pinion that is bad and needs replaced.truck only has 23000 miles on it and is currently owned by a single mom who only uses it to take her kids to school, go to work 3 days a week and errands around small town.usually drives maximum of 50-75 miles or less per week.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel ceased and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist failure warning light illuminated and the service power steering message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven in manual steering mode. The vehicle was taken to san antonio chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 11910 i-35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering, suspension gear and steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the electronic power steering assist system needed replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 105,501.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while reversing, the power steering seized and the vehicle failed to turn. The service power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the an unspecified circuit board was not responding. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed andrepaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was like the failure referenced in nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *dt*dtconsumer stated wire was chewed and problem resolved. He would like to remove/delete the complaint.*dt
Safety recall h46my 2003 dodge ram was identified by an independent mechanic that the steering linkage is close to failure and recommended i have the dealer do the recall. I called auto nation in denver area and was told there is a nationwide shortage of parts. They quoted november 2019 or december20 19 to get the parts? so i am supposed to drive a known defective truck for 2 months? in the day and age of overnighting parts i don't think this is an acceptable time frame?
Power steering quit working.i took it to the dealer and they said it would cost $2,260.72 to repair. There was 59,860 miles on the vehicle. Power train warranty expires at 60,000 miles they said it was not part of the power train. I checked online and there was a recall on the power steering assist for certain 2016 dodge rams manufactured between 1/22/2015 and 9/13/2015. I called chrysler and the said the recall was vin specific and mine was not included in the recall. Surely since i had the same problem it must be a defective part and should have been included.they said mine was assembled in july of july of 2016.i do not know when that part was built. The light first came on when i started the vehicle then the power steering did not work.
While making roughly 90 degree turns in either direction, the electronic power steering failed almost causing me to wreck with another vehicle that was stopped at a stop sign. The steering doesn't just quit working, it's as if the steering wheel won't move at all. The truck would briefly flash on the dash 'service power steering' and a chime could be heard but the code would disappear quickly. It did not leave the code in 'messages' on the display. This is a true safety hazard with some ram trucks already being identified as having this issue. The steering also does this while sitting still. A photo was taken while stationary.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned especially while making left turns. When the vehicle accelerated, the power steering indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was cold started, the power steering would not work at all. The contact took the vehicle to atlanta west chrysler dodge jeep ram (1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (770) 942-1102) for past unknownrecall repairs regarding the computer system reprogramming. The contact believed the power steering assist shorted out due to the previous recall repairs. The contact stated that the failures occurred after the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 97,500.
Steering wheel popping noise when turning the steering wheel left or right when turning the steering wheel to the left, there is a intermittent popping noise behind the dashboard around the steering column .at times i can feel vibration of the pop being transferred up the steering column to the steering wheel and into my hands. This popping noise started a month and a half ago and is progressively getting worse, more frequent, and has migrated when i turn the steering wheel to the right as well.this popping noise happens when the vehicle is in motion.on city streets. It has already been to the selling dealer three times and they won't look at it again until a chrysler tech rep is available.they don't know when that will be.i have also contacted chrysler and they also don't knowwhen a chrysler tech rep will be available.
Power steering, was driving down the road, when the steering wheel was jersey out of my hand. After pulling over, the power steeringindication on dash appeared. I turn of vehical and restarted, steering worked fine. Same incident happened multiple time a few days later as driving down the road. The steering would not be responsive and then work. Now the power steering is out and has not return functional. The vehical has not been inspected as i am afraid to drive to shop and it has almost caused multiple accidents.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The manufacturer was referred to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram north fort worth (11200 n fwy service rd e, fort worth, tx 76177, (817) 642-7894). An independent mechanic indicated that diagnostic testing was required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The power steering is working intermittently. Dangerous while traveling
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated upon making a turn, the power steering became difficult to operate without warning. The contact continued driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
According to diagnostics done on the truck, the control module for the power steering has shorted out. This is the same year make and model of trucks subjected to the recall associated with the same exact issue. Unfortunately when searching by my vin, my truck doesn't seem to be included in the recall even though this is the exact same problem.
I was driving to a local business and the power steering warning light came on and the power steering was suddenly gone while parking in the parking lot.it was in the city at slow speed.diagnosis by the local dealer says the electronic unit for the power steering failed. Appears it could have happened on the highway and been very dangerous. This appears to be the same failure as the nhtsa recall no 16v-167/ mfg recall no. S19.the following site has many complaints that are similar that were not part of the limited 440 vehicle recall.https://www.carcomplaints.com/ram/1500/2016/recalls/loss-of-power-steering-assist-16v167000.shtmlit appears to me the recall was not broad enough.my vehicle has just under 37,000 miles on it.right in the range of most of the complaints.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel ceased and the contact had to restart the vehicle for the steering wheel to operate correctly. The contact stated there was a nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall. The dealer was not informed of the failure since the vehicle was over the warranty coverage. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and the manufacturer informed the contact that recalls were vin specific and since the vin was not a part of the recall, no assistance would be provided. The manufacturer also informed the contact to call the canadian manufacturer since the vehicle was made in canada. The contact then contacted the canadian manufacturer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was not registered under his name and referred the contact back to the u.s. Manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Since date of purchase the steering wheel has seemed to be slightly off.
I have had my 2016 ram 1500 aligned 4 times in the last 2 months. Everytime i bring it in to the dealership they say it is way out of alignment and correct it. In a few days the truck will start pulling again. All highway driving.
The contact owns2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact was unable to move the steering wheel. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for the steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel assist warning indicator illuminated continuously. In addition, the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to reedman toll chrysler jeep dodge ram of langhorne (1700 lincoln hwy #103, langhorne, pa 19047, (215) 757-4961) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
I intermittently loose all power steering and struggle to turn the steering wheel. There is a recall on the electric power steering control circuit for my model and year truck but only for very specified manufactured dates, apparently my trucks was made either before or after these dates. Although from what i've read, my truck has same symptoms as trucks which were manufactured in those specific dates. The lose of power steering happens at low speeds, high way speeds, country roads and city roads. With the complete loss of power steering at random times, i have been in dangerous situations on the road while truck the truck.
Electronic power steering is failing. This has occurred while the vehicle was stationary as well as while it is in motion. Occurs after starting the vehicle, as soon as the steering wheel is moved an error is displays reading "service power steering".
I have been having issues with my power steering since february 2020. When i called the local dealer to report this i was told that my vehicle was not included in this recall. The recall states the vehicleselectric power steering control circuit board is causing a short which is resulting in a loss of the power steering assist due to the manufacturers defect. My vehicle falls under the same year of the vehicles being recalled. I took my vehicle to an automotive shop to get it diagnosed since my power steering light is on and the power steering continues to not work and they told me it is the powering steering rack that needs to be replaced plus the circuit board. They told me this is the exact recall that is out there now and my vehicle should be included in this recall. This is a major safety concern that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. I have already called dodge corporate and filed a complaint and have a case number assigned (#77899413). Now the dealers don't want to want to accept the vehicle to diagnose it because "this is going to be dumped in their laps" this was exactly what a service manager told me when i called the dealer today. This is a serious safety matter that needs to be take care of asap. I have 4 children i am driving around in this vehicle which clearly should be included in this recall. I am hoping to hear back from someone asap as i have already been dealing with this safety since february waiting for an official recall notice. If this is not taken care of in a timely manner i will be forced to include my attorney and make this a legal issue on top of a safety issue.
The electronic power steering rack went out without any warning
While executing a left hand turn power steering cut out completely. No power assist at all for about a sec or so. Half ways through the turn the power steering restored itself. It happened a second time within a few minutes of the first occurrence while executing a right hand turn. Same time period for cut out and restored itself half ways through the turn. The vehicle was in motion during both events in city traffic and resulted in momentary loss of control of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering failed and became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering module failed. The steering module was not replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently jerked to the left at a 90 degree angle. The vehicle drove off the road and onto a grassy median. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal after the vehicle stopped and turned off the ignition. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove approximately half a mile to his home. There were no warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed the next day to garber chevrolet buick gmc (3340 us-17 green cove springs, fl 32043, 904-264-2442). The vehicle was test driven, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed to replaceboth rear tires. The contact replied that replacing the tires was absurd because the vehicle was new. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,050.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning while trying to coast into a parking lot. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to crown chrysler dodge jeep ram greensboro (3710 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 29,739.*dtconsumer stated vehicle was repaired.*ln
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after completing the turn the steering wheel resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
I experienced intermittent steering effort turning a corner,almost ran into pole when i could not turn onto my street. Mechanic said my steering rack failed. Truck has 44,000 miles.
Tailgate randomly opens when the vehicle hits 15 mph and activates the door locks along with the tailgate lock.contents spill out of the bed and into traffic.i cant find a safety bulletin but this appears to be a common issue. This should be recalled immediately.this has happened 15 times on my vehicle in the last month. The vehicle is approx 18 months old and has less than 30k miles on it.example of the issue.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uha6wuvqthg
My 2016 dodge ram, rear window began leaking during a heavy rain. Water began running in from the top, passenger side of tear window while driving down the highway.my son in law has a 2015 ram. His rear window had the same prob. Warranty fixed it. Checked internet. Seems to be a very common problem.
Put truck in park. Left the motor running. Got out went into shop came back out a couple of minutes later and truck had rolled backwards and struck a telephone pole. When i opened the drivers door the gear selector said it was in reverse.
My tailgate is loose and the latch got replaced from a recall but it rattles going over rug areas!
I now have 4 inch crack in floor midway through van
While traveling on i-5 south at approx. 65 mph, using the cruise control, the vehicle suddenly sped up and the driver was unable to decrease the speed of the vehicle causing the driver to veer west off into the dirt shoulder striking the dirt embankment and wood fence. The driver sustained major injuries to his face, ankle and pain in chest.the consumer stated the vehicle was scraped before information from the computer was received. The driver became disabled and could no longer work.
My tailgate has opened by itself 4 times recently. I check every time i close it to ensure that it's closed and locked properly. Every time i have been driving and it's fallen open. This last time, i was hauling a trailer and it open by itself, going down the road and the tailgate landed on the trailer tongue jack and damaged my tailgate.
While driving the truck back fire pouring smoke pulled over open hood saw flames move to safetyfiled complaint with fca they sentan arm chair investigatorwho said investigating he found nothing that shows no responsibilityfor fcatheystated even though there is recall that warns of fire hazard does not mean it is there fault.so far they do not have repair parts to fixand for meit is to late truck was destroyed by the fire fire fca needs to be held accountable.
Truck proceeding at about 30-35 miles per hr. On a main city street when a car traveled directly in front of it due to its failure to stop at a stop sign on a side street. Front of truck crashed into car. Extensive damage to front of truck resulted. Questioning why no deployment of air bag in this head- on crash.truck's driver hit steering wheel with forehead and was knocked unconscious for a brief period of time. Neck and hip injuries were likewise sustained.driver of truck was ambulanced to nearby hospital for tests and observation. Driver of truck was wearing seatbelt at time of collision. Police report not yet available. Accident occurred 4/3/17 in the evening.
In cold weather the electric driver side window repeatedly disconnected from the track. This causes the window to free fall into the door while driving at highway speed. Fca claims this is a safety feature and will not cover repeated repair under warranty. Dealer suggestion to prevent problem is to not use window in weather below 32 degrees. Personally had my window come off track twice in 1 week, once without even trying to operate the window.
While having a routine oil change i discovered on the vehicle several small areas of chipped paint and rust immediately above the windshield.the windshield is the original and never changed so there is no reason for the paint defects along the windshield seam area so that when the rust goes through the windshield will become unstable and pose a potential hazard or could fail altogether.i spoke with a ram dealer who was uninterested in the problem. I have called ram cooperate headquarters and reported the issue.please see attached photos.
Last month (december 2019) on a cold day, i tried to put down the driver's window in 2016 ram 1500. However, the window was frozen in place due to an overnight snowstorm. The window didn't move and i released the button. Then, while parked in a public parking lot, the window went half way down on its own. I found it this way when i returned to the truck. It went up with the button and i began my trip home. During this trip home, while i was driving and i had not touched the button, the window fell completely into door. Apparentlythe window had come apart from the plastic clips holding it to the up/down mechanism.today, january 9, 2020, another cold day, my wife pressed the button to nudge the passenger window up (it was open just a tad) and instead of going up, the window dropped into the half way position. We got it up with the button and it's now taped in place until the garage can get to it. This window too appears to have come off the little plastic clips holding it place today, i also google'd this problem and have discovered it's a known problem on 2016 ram trucks with pages of posts in multiple forums beginning in 2017 of owners experiencing this problem when its cold. There have also been several web articles discussing the problem. Several of the posts indicate that fca has had multiple complaints about this issue.this seems to be a safety issue for several reasons. First, its not particularly safe for people to be driving around in storms and freezing weather with windows that just drop into the door and won't come back up. Second, its not particularly safe to have the window in your vehicle open on its own when the vehicle is parked. Third, taping the windows in place (even temporarily) could hurt egress from the vehicle in the event of an emergency.
Driver side window clips keep breaking whenever temperature goes belie freezing. 3 times to dealer to repair. Dealer states its a common design defect. It is a safety hazard as window falls into track and cant be operated or mine has lodged up then unexpectedly dropped. Ive been told not to open window in cold weather thats unsatisfactory. Dodge needs to recall and correct design issue and hazard.
Vehicle was pointed downhill on a concrete driveway with a trailer attached which weighed approximately 1200 pounds.the vehicle's transmission was in park, the parking brake applied and the engine off.a wheel chock was placed in front (downhill side) of the drivers rear wheel.the vehicle was left undistributed for approximately 20 to 30 minutes when it began to roll downhill on its own.it came to rest in a ditch.
The driver's side interior door latch has failed even though the vehicle has less than 50k miles. This occurred when the vehicle was stationary. I am a safety engineer. The interior latch function is a safety critical means of emergency egress akin to crash bars on buildings; no way should it fail in a vehicle this recently built and of such low mileage. Ram informed me it was a non-warranty item which in itself surprising. The repair bill is $521, which in some cases will be expensive enough that some will forgo getting it fixed, imperiling themselves should they need to quickly egress the vehicle in the even of a fire or submersion, for example. I asked them for information on how frequently this particular type of failure particular latch mechanism and they were most definitely not forthcoming. I asked them to elevate my case to someone more senior, given critical the nature of the failure from a safety standpoint. They refused. So, i guess the ball is in nhtsa's court. Someone should definitely reach out to fca and inquire about the failure rate of this particular mechanism.
Dropping boat in water on slight grade ramp. Put car in park and shut down. As i dropped boat from the trailer the truck rolled down the ramp immersing 3/4 of the body in the salt water. No one was behind the wheel. This product has had issues with rollaways
My truck has under 20,000 miles, and i have had an electrical fire underneath my drivers seat, that caused the whole truck to fill with smoke.less than 2 weeks later, my passenger side front window fell off the track and into the door, during a heavy snowstorm, throwing slush, and snow into my passenger's face. *
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages) the dealer (carbone dodge chrysler jeep ram, 5017 commercial dr, yorkville, ny 13495, 1-315-736-3371) scheduled the repair two weeks ago. When the contact arrived for the appointment, the dealer stated that the part was not available. The dealer stated that they would follow-up when the part was available. The contact had not received a response. The contact sent an online inquiry to the manufacturer through their website, but had not received a response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The trunk door lately, is opening constantly either when driving or in a stop
The tailgate comes open sometimes when driving. The tailgate did not have any cargo against it. The tailgate has came open several times over the last two months.last time it happened was on 5/18/2018.
Vehicle taken in on 8-12-19 to dealership to check out driveability concerns after "approved emisson modification" they had it to apply update from 5-17-19 to 6-12-19, concerns on 8-12-19 were acceleration, also to check egr system as i was losing coolant they had my vehicle from 8-12-19/9-13-19 when they called me telling me i needed to return the rental car and pick my vehicle as they couldn't do anything for the acceleration i would have to wait for an update to be released.they didn't check the egr system only topped it off with coolant and told me to watch it. All was fine until 9-16-19 when i was on my way to work, about 7 miles from work the check engine light came on i continued on about a mile from my work location the service throttle control light illuminated i lost the ability to accelerate and about 1/4-1/2 mile away from the work location the low oil pressure lightilluminated and vehicle died. I finished coasting into the driveway and parked went inside to get work related paperwork i needed and came back outside and see smoke coming from under the hood. I open the hood to see what was going on and there was smoke/fire on the left side of engine bay when staring in (intake, egr area) at that point i got in to the vehicle to put it in neutral via disengagement lever to roll vehicle away from the house i got it away from the house and got out and away and called fire department to come extinguish the fire as it was engulfed in flames at that point. Resulting in a total loss of the vehicle. Now afterwards there is now a recall for the egr cooler that "may fatigue and cause vehicle fire" chrysler has been contacted and aren't willing to do anything they sent out bosch automotive engineering people to inspect the vehicle it was stated there was no vehicle manufacturing defect. A buyback claim has been started but i have not heard anything to this point.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door was opened and a gust of wind caused the door to swing shut. The door swung back open and struck and injured the contact's hip, which required medical attention. The contact was concerned that the hinge on the vehicle was not sturdy enough to support the door remaining open while exiting the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 3,346.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was operated at various speeds, the tailgate failed and independently dropped. The failure occurred without warning on approximately six occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While making a left turn, the front air suspension failed and did not raise back up. The contact called a dealer (byers automotive located at 401 n hamilton, rd, columbus, oh 43213 phone number 1-888-468-1325)and was advised to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.consumer stated here are some attached photos for my complaint. In photo you can see the front is dropped toentry mode. While the rear is in off road setting. (the 4th level) entry mode means that means airbags completely deflated. If system is normal it will not allow you to drive in this mode. I will also attach screen shots of what other people have written in the forums i have been looking at.
The air bag suspension malfunctions and doesn't inflate when it's cold out or when we have weight in the bed. We have replaced it every winter since buying it in 2016.
Air ride suspension quit functioning all together dealers backed with same issue on large # of vehicles. Was informed parts to fix are backordered and can't be told if it's safe to drive in this condition or not. Was told we are very aware of problem. But not a reasonable time or fix that will prevent issue from reaccuring. Noticed problem when driving on a highways 70mph.
High speed vibration starting around 60 mph only get worst as you speed up.. One dealer said it was the eco. System kicking in , another said there wasn't no problem. But i now there's one. To many complaints online.
Suspension airbag system collapsed under -15 temps.the truck started and it eventually came back up to normal ride height. Vehicle was parked overnight outside
Air suspension has never worked properly during winter months. Had compressor replaced in 2-2018. In the last year i have experienced a minimum of 12 instances where the vehicle will not adjust ride height which i have photos of. When i purchased my vehicle no one told me it would not function properly during the cold months.most recently i was in to have the auto park recall taken care of. Since this update my truck is total crap. I have lost 3mpg in fuel mileage, the truckss shift pattern and running rpm's have changed and it drives like i'm towing something. When i returned to the dealer i was told to get and after market programmer to solve the issue. Really! so when i go in the next time they can void my warranty.my truck ran like a beast before the update and averaged 18.5 mpg, today i am averaging 14.7 on the same exact trip. Something is definitely wrong with this program.
My air ride system has failed three times making the truck unusable and as i looked into it it seem a lot of people are having the same issue.the truck is sitting on the frame and can not be driven even a few miles...
Knuckle broke at tie rod when entering a turn on the highway at approximately 55 mph causing spin out and accident between vehicle and semi.when entering turn hit some slush felt something funny then vehicle lost control.there is no damage on the wheel or tire all contact from crash at front of vehicle is at side view mirror to the top of the headlight. The roads are smooth with no pot holes, cracks or damage of any kind. The surface was wet. The vehicle did not leave the road surface.
My truck has a noticable vibration at highway speeds of 60 mph and above. After 3-4 trips to different dealerships, the problem still exists. After a quick search online, i realized that thousands of complaints have been posted on blogs related to this same problem with no solution from chrysler/ram. I have had the tires balanced/rotated/road forced balance, etc.front drive shafts replaced (it's a 4x4 model) and still the same result ... Vibration at highway speeds. I'm not sure how many complaints are being filed with the nhtsa, but after reading numerous blogs, i would expect that fca would address this issue with a recall.
I own a 2016 ram rebel 1500 with the air ride suspension. As you are probably aware, there are constant issues with this system. I start my vehicle this morning and upon entering vehicle, a message popped up stating,' immediate air suspension service/repair required.' the front end was in 'entry/exit' mode and the rear was in 'normal' mode. Upon further inspection, i found a blown 40 amp green fuse that is for the air suspension. I replaced the fuse myself due to convenience issues and noted in my car fax of repair. This and many other issues with this system have erupted and is not acceptable.
Unresolved issue by ram regarding their air ride suspension where the known issue has not yet been resolved, nor has the manufacturer made an attempt recall any parts related. My truck under warranty in january 2018 had a controller and air pump replaced due to air ride dropping to frame when temperatures dropped below 20 degrees. The system corrected itself after temps warmed but then again this january (not under warranty) the same issues. The dealership talked to ram and they refuse to look into issue. Thousands of ram owners with air suspension are having same issues. Some can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/groups/551357055052657/ i'm speaking here on behalf of all these owners as it should be ram's responsibility to cover any related costs to this defect in their system. The trucks become impossible to drive and one cannot know when it will just decide to default, thus making travel uncertain and unsafe. This should be a recall item. Most times the air ride system goes flat in sitting position in cold temps but it has been know to go flat while driving. At which, the truck maintains literally no control as it bounces all over and steering become sloppy. This is unsafe.
-suspension failure in february 2020. Replaced compressor -failed early january 2021. Replaced compressor. Failed in 1hour of leaving the dealer. -replaced air suspension control module. Failed within 1hour of leaving the dealer. -replaced faulty factory compressor. Failed within 1hour of leaving the dealer. Four air suspension failures in 3 weeks, and 5 total in one year. Vehicle drops down onto the bump stops upon failure creating an unsafe and unbelievably harsh driving experience. Renders the vehicle unable to drive at safe highway speeds. And unusable to tow my trailers.
Air suspension compressor failed with truck in motion and the vehicle swerved. Vehicle now sits and drives lopsided. Truck had 59,573 miles when this happened. The internet is full of ram trucks air suspension failing in cold weather regions over and over and over again. The air suspension is not covered under the power train warranty. It doesn't do any good to replace the failed oem components because they just fail in a year or two again. The safest fix is to remove the air suspension system and replace it with shocks and springs.
2016 ram 1500 with factory air suspension system fails when temperatures fall below freezing.it fail while in motion or while stationary.the suspension system drops to the bump stops and will not properly inflate to a safe ride height.once the ambient temperature warms to above freezing, the air suspension system returns to normal operation.
Vehicle shakes when at speeds over 50 but less than 70 mph on highway.
During cold weather (below 0) the air ride suspension does not work. It freezes up and creates a dangerous driving condition on rough or uneven roads.the vehicle bounces and looses traction to the road and could cause an accident to occur.
The air suspension is faulty in the rams. Due to faulty issues it causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle. It is especially faulty during cold weather. During cold weather the compressor fails to function properly resulting in inadequate suspension
Air suspension has four levels. It is stuck on the lowest level and rides very bouncy and jumps violently on all but the smoothest road surface. The dealership estimates the repair at $4000.youtube has many pages of people with same problem.
Pickup's air suspension fails to work in extreme cold.in january of 2018 it was brought in to dealer as compressor had gone out.it was replaced but was delayed due to back order of the part so didn't get pickup back until march.beginning in january of 2019 when temperatures were sub zero the pickup's air suspension would fail to inflate fully (or at all) resulting in having to drive with little to no suspension.once temperatures warmed up to or slightly above 0 degrees, the air suspension would work.on feb 8th, pickup was brought to get an oil change at dealership.after leaving dealership stopped at a store.when i got back in the air suspension appeared to be acting as it did when weather was extremely cold, to which i believed it would pump back up however, instead warning came on screen indicating "immediate air suspension service / repair needed".i drove it back to dealership and they indicated this was likely due to cold and was common with others of this model.scheduled an appointment and was told to drive carefully home.since then took to another repair shop and they found an air bag is torn.they can't determine without fixing it if that was the problem, or was caused by the problem (did the air bag tear because suspension went out or did the air bag go out causing the suspension to fail).cost was around $600 to replace the air bag.have done checking and appears this is a common problem with this model.the safety issue would be having people driving vehicles without suspension in cold weather.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle experienced a violent vibration without warning. The vehicle was taken to bonneville and son chrysler dodge jeep ram (625 hooksett rd, manchester, nh) where the technician recommended tire maintenance to repair the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to foss motors (133 portsmouth ave, exeter, nh), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 24,600.
These trucks have an air suspension system that has been an ongoing problem. There are multiple verified cases on both the ram and rebel forums. This air suspension fails and you have no suspension. The truck becomes a "handful" to drive. After the first message appeared on the dash screen we took it to the dealer. They reset the error code and sent us on our way. Just a couple of days later the message reappeared. This time i registered a complaint with fca and they assigned a case manager. The truck went back in today and the dealer tells me that they air compressor is defective. They don't have one as they are on "backorder" and don't know when they will have one, but that we could take the truck. I refuse to let my wife drive this truck for fear of what could happen when it fails. This truck has 16,568 miles on it and it will be three years old may 16, 2019. The case # from fca is 58422515. I really feel that this serious issue needs your full investigation.
I was driving down the highway when my 'air suspension needs service immediately'.the air suspension failed and dropped my 2016 ram 1500 rebel into entry/exit mode. Making it very difficult and rough to drive.
Today with the cold weather my air ride suspension froze up causing me to have to drive my truckto work with the suspension lowered completely. The ride was very rough and if i would have had to take any emergency measures i most certainly would have ended up in the ditch. Fca is refusing to help us with this known issue
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact noticed an abnormal odor due to the braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tires needed to be balanced and the brake rotors showed excessive wear. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 250.
Brand new 2016 ram 1500 express 4x4, regular cab, short bed.i did the 300 mile break as specified by ram. First time i get it to about 65+, particularly between 68 and 73 mph it shakes and shimmy's bad.vibration is in the seats, floor, and console but is not transmitted to the steering wheel. I brought to back to the dealer with 380 miles on it, they road forced balanced the wheels, said they were off. Also stated that, in writing that it still shimmies's slightly. That is an understatement. Bringing it back for second visit.
Takara recall my dodge ram has had many issues with the front end lowering its self it has happened 3 times now it's been back in the dealership twice so far for it everytime they say it's the air compressor system for it the last time it happened i ended up stranded on the side of the high way for 3 hours cuz ot caused a front tire to blow out so i was sitting on a flat and with the suspenstion system lowering it so far you cant wven attempt to try putting a spare on i eont even want this vehicle any more i dont feel safe driving it cuz the same problem constantly accurs and never gets resolved it might last a month if that after they "fix" it and it's back to doing the same thing it's a 53,000 thousand dollar truck with only 23 thousand miles on it i shouldn't be having this many problems and the date below is one of my records of when it was in the dealership to get fixed
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the front end of the vehicle dropped and the rear end raised 18 inches. As a result, the vehicle was at a 45 degree angle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road to check the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove home. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times within the past six months. The dealer (patriot chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram, 916 s george nigh expressway, mcalester, ok 74501) informed the contact that the air suspension pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact to call the number on the back of the owner's manual to speak with someone about the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Air ride suspension freezes in the winter, the system locks out and won't try and reinflate the airbags making the vehicle bounce as driving. When the vehicle bounces it becomes increasingly harder to drive on icy roads. Dealer installed a new breaker on the system, but system still locks out. Dealer identified verbally that the vehicle is not suitable for cold climates.
Air ride suspension quit functioning all together dealers backed with same issue on large # of vehicles. Was informed parts to fix are backordered and can't be told if it's safe to drive in this condition or not. Was told we are very aware of problem. But not a reasonable time or fix that will prevent issue from reaccuring. Noticed problem when driving on a highways 70mph.
2016 dodge ram 1500.attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire after service center worked on the engine noises.dealership refuses to cover additional repairs. Consumer seeks reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.also, the tire pressure light was on.
Truck proceeding at about 30-35 miles per hr. On a main city street when a car traveled directly in front of it due to its failure to stop at a stop sign on a side street. Front of truck crashed into car. Extensive damage to front of truck resulted. Questioning why no deployment of air bag in this head- on crash.truck's driver hit steering wheel with forehead and was knocked unconscious for a brief period of time. Neck and hip injuries were likewise sustained.driver of truck was ambulanced to nearby hospital for tests and observation. Driver of truck was wearing seatbelt at time of collision. Police report not yet available. Accident occurred 4/3/17 in the evening.
Backup camera does not always have a clear picture
2016 ram 1500 4wd shakes at highway speeds of 60+ mph. Started happening after about 30,000 miles and the truck now has 75000. There have been many posts/blogs online about this issue. The shaking comes and goes about every 1/2 mile. Will ride fairly smooth then it really starts shaking and feels like it is under the center of the truck. It does not affect the steering wheel. Then after about a 1/2 mile it mostly goes away, in another 1/2 mile it comes back and the pattern constantly repeats. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times for the same problem. They have replaced both rear upper and lower trailing arms, 2 sets of all new tires, one set normally balanced and one set was road force balanced, have changed out wheels, replaced shocks, and still have the problem. The dealership replaced the trailing arms under warranty the rest has been paid for by me out of pocket. It is a drive train issue however the dealership has stopped looking into the problem. I am beyond frustrated as i have no recourse to fix the problem and can't keep paying for all these parts out of pocket. It is not safe going down the interstate in the rain taking corners when it starts shaking. I have receipts for everything and can get dealer documentation if needed.
Nhtsa recall number 18v-486. The recall was announced july 26, 2018 but fca still has not issued the part for this recall and it has been a full month already. I use my bed to carry goods all the time and i am in fear of the tailgate opening. Please do something about this. Thank you
I bought my truck on the 25th at 6pm. And at 7p on the 26th it had caught fire on the highway and burnt ro the ground with me and my pregnant wife in the truck. I heard ticking coming from the motor followed by a loud pop and then lost all power no gas response and coasted to breakdown lane just barley got mi wife out of the truck and the truck was fully elguffed.
Since purchasing this vehicle i noticed the seals leak during precipitation. I replaced the seal around the upper cab rear brake light. This stopped the puddle from forming under the back seat but there is still water getting into the cab some way because i can smell the dampness in the cab after rainy weather.
My cruise control was engaged as i was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when i hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where i hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this
There has been a recall on the egr cooler (vb1/nhtsa 19v-757) for almost one year. Our dealer (larry h miller ram) in sandy ut keeps telling us that fca has not made the parts available to fix the defect.
I put my truck in park. It was dark out. I stepped out of my vehicle onto the highway to take a picture of the moon. As my feet hit the pavement the truck begin to roll in reverse.i was hit by the driver side door and thrown to the ground.i rolled away from the vehicle before being run over by the tire.the truck continued to go in reverse and i chased after the vehicle pure adrenaline was all that kept me going. I then attempted to jump into the moving vehicle. I was dragged a short distance before pulling myself into the truck cab. I applied the brake bringing the truck to a stop. I looked at the dial shifter and it still said it was in park. I suffered bruising and a decent sized contusion to my right leg and some bruised ribs. I am very fortunate to be agile enough to have escaped worse injuries.
I took my vehicle to a local repair shop(pep boys) for checking of a slight wobble in the drive line or drive shaft of my vehicle. My 2016 ram 1500 had just come out of the purchased extended warranty when the wobble started at 60mph. While searching several websites, forums, youtube and google, i came upon many other people that have the same issue that ram evidently knows about. Recently i had been to the ram dealership for another recall issue for the cruise control. I mentioned to the technician about this issue with the wobble, which became a conversation which quickly became avoided by two people that were technicians. The problem has become more troublesome now that the passenger seat and drinks in the drink are a constant shake!now that the whole vehicle shakes, i feel that this is a safety hazard and may effect the braking system with this vigorous shake. When i spoke to several people regarding my issues and many others, this issue was due to a two piece drive shaft with a rubber bushing of some sort and the universal joint that contacts the rear end.
While the truck was in motion traveling about 70mph down the interstate, my passenger window fell halfway into the door. This caused me to swerve and almost hit another vehicle. It was 20 degrees outside around 430 am and the truck and been warmed up sufficiently and the heater was on.however i was still told it happened because it was cold outside and the "clips" that hold the window had broken. I did not attempt to roll down the window. It constantly kept falling down by itself and i had to hold the power button up to keep it from doing so, while driving in the morning rush hour traffic. Once i got to work and parked my truck in a unsecured parking garage, the window was up this was at about 630 am cst. Upon returning to my parked/stationary truck at a break around 9 am cst, the window had dropped halfway down and the same throughout the day. I went to the dealer at once, and was told this is a very common problem, and its not covered because of my mileage. So i had to pay out of pocket for it, for a vehicle that is not even 2 years old, and almost caused me to hit another vehicle. Not to mention that it would not stay up and the truck was not attended to in a unsecure garage in the not so nice part of the city. Now the back driver's side window is doing the same thing, and its no where near cold (constantly above 60 degrees even at night). This is a huge problem for all vehicles that are made by dodge that have this worthless and cheaply made window mechanisms.
Aem emissions recall v08/ram dealer computer reprograming completed 20 june 2019. Pcm flashing from p/n: 68280881ah to target p/n: 68280881a0 and tcm flashing from p/n: 68282282ad to target p/n: 68282282ai.post 2016 ram ecodiesel recall. My post aem emissions recall/ram dealer computer reprograming has created a significantly impaired vehicle with unpredictable acceleration lag and impaired engine response. I am the original owner, the vehicle has just under 44k miles on it.the vehicle is still under the factory warranty and has not been modified in any way from manufacturer specs.the vehicle became impaired after the epa/doj forced recall for emissions control tampering. This update has put me and my family is several seriously dangerous situations. When merging onto highway traffic the truck has significant/sever power or responsiveness. Pulling out into/on cross street intersections or from businesses entry/driveways into traffic the truck has little to no power or gas pedal responsiveness for approximately 2-4 seconds upon pressing the gas pedal, then will suddenly accelerate unexpectedly and very rapidly, to the point of spinning the tires. This sudden loss of power or acceleration lag situation happens sporadically at indiscriminate times, with no predictable pattern to it.it seems to be more prevalent upon initial start up engine temperatures, but also continues at somewhat less frequent intervals after reaching normal operating temps.this is an extremely dangerous safety hazard when in a parking lot with pedestrians or trying to pull into traffic.please do something quickly about this issue, as fca is claiming this is normal vehicle operations and that there is no issue. This has nearly caused accidents on several occasions.
Truck is 5 yes old and the uconnect radio dose not work .tried everything to get it to work it just blinks on and off or gone to a blue screen and then back to the dodge emblem. Called uconnect they say no up dates on it ..
Thursday morning april 14i got into my truck to go to work. Put my foot on the brake and start the engine. Turned the transmission rotary knob on the dash to r and back out of the garage. The engine was still running and put my foot on the brake to go to p for park. As i was getting out of the truck and taking my foot of the brake pedal. The truck starting moving forward going back into the garage.it pinned me between the inside of the front and the garage door opening. I was able to reach for the knob again to put it back into reverse. It smashed the left front door in and tore the side of garage door opening. I had major bruising on my body. I am very concerned about driving this vehicle due to this issue.i want to be reassured that the vehicle is safe before i drive it again.i have big concerns regarding the rotary design for the transmission knob.
My truck has a noticable vibration at highway speeds of 60 mph and above. After 3-4 trips to different dealerships, the problem still exists. After a quick search online, i realized that thousands of complaints have been posted on blogs related to this same problem with no solution from chrysler/ram. I have had the tires balanced/rotated/road forced balance, etc.front drive shafts replaced (it's a 4x4 model) and still the same result ... Vibration at highway speeds. I'm not sure how many complaints are being filed with the nhtsa, but after reading numerous blogs, i would expect that fca would address this issue with a recall.
After fca completed the emissions recall on my 2016 ram the truck now does not want to accelerate into traffic. This is caused several issues when trying to merge into traffic or onto the interstate. Also while pulling a trailer i was not able to accelerate properly into traffic or to the highway.due to this while pulling out in traffic i have barely avoided several wrecks.
Coming home from work on january 5, 2017, i pulled my 2016 ram 1500 pickup part way into my garage, turned the rotary shifter to park and exited the vehicle to make sure that i had a clear path of travel to fully pull the vehicle in the garage. My driveway is an upslope and a portion of the truck was still in the driveway. After i exited the vehicle it began to move backward. The vehicle's door threw me to the ground and swept my legs under the truck.the front left tire ran over both of my legs. The truck continued down our driveway, across the street, through our neighbor's fence and only stopped when it hit a tree in their front yard. My family rushed me to our local hospital emergency room and was i was admitted into that hospital the following morning.
The contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph with the seat belt secured, the contact became distracted by his phone and crashed with another vehicle at a red light. The contact crashed into the front driver side of an unknown van as a result the van spun and crashed back into the rear driver side panel of the contacts vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries however medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed.there was no fire due to the crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss.the failure mileage was 51,000. *dt *dt
Exhaust rear passenger bolts broke last year when vehicle had 60k miles and now has 130k and drivers side rear bolt has broken. Last time the warranty covered it and now my truck is out of warranty to do the driver side. I googled it and it seems to be a problem with 2009 rams with hemi.exhaust leak is fairly loud and goes away as the engine warms up.. Just wanted to see if there is so many clams of this same part (bolt) is or will there be a recall.... Because of the bolt braking they will have to replace the head.. Its like a $3,000 plus job.
Truck was running fine with no issues until the emissions v08 recall.truck now has a significant lag when accelerating from a stopped position.it typically happens when turning (pulling out from a stopped position).it has almost caused us to get in to two different accidents due to lack of acceleration.my whole family was in the car at the time.i refuse to let my children ride as passengers now because it is a huge safety risk.my truck was fine before the recall software update (v08) and now it's a huge safety hazard.
After receiving the v08 ecodiesel emissions update, the vehicle performance has suffered significantly!the acceleration delay/lag is truly a life-safety issue and will cause a life-threatening accident. In addition to the significant delays in acceleration (especially when "cold" and when merging onto traffic), the transmission shifts have been altered to be unresponsive and significantly hinder performance. The vehicle is dangerously unsafe with the current recall update!!
See enclosed paperwork report for details of accident. *dtrecall was fixed at crown dodge.
The truck was put into park with the key in the ignition and the engine running.it was parked in a restaurant parking lot.then around five minutes later, it went into reverse and began rolling backwards.it seemed to accelerate.i had to jump in and slam on the brake to stop it. I do not know how this could occur, but have recently learned of recalls for similar situation with the truck in the parked position, but going into gear.our vin was not recalled.there were witnesses to this event.
My 2016 ram 1500 big horn crew cab 4x4 rolled away after being parked. It had been parked for about 3 minutes then i heard a loud screeching noise, turned around as my truck started to roll and jerk down the driveway which has a slight incline.i was able to get to my truck and stop it before it hit the parked car on the other side of the road. I took my truck to the dealership, they kept it for 2 days and i was told that there were no codes recorded on the truck and that they couldn't duplicate the roll away. I have only had my truck for 6 weeks and it has less than 1200 miles on it.
The three way coolant valve failed. Car has about 59000 miles. I note a review of the internet reveals that this problem is very common and certainly should not happen in such low miles. The valve problem appears ongoing. In 2013 there was a recall for ram trucks for a similar issue. Clearly it has not been corrected. Systems can fail and windshield defrosters will not work creating an extreme hazard during driving.
Truck was at the dealer for recalls repairs & maintenance. After weekend driving to work, engine fire occurred, truck totaled.per nationwide insurance letter received 7-7 under "next steps" it gave this website to report this to you. I would like to be notified of outcome
Blower moter stop working for the 2 time for the ac and heat
28 degrees f this morning.i started truck and let it warm up for 5 min.disengaged the parking brake, put it in drive.as i started to move (3) error messages came up on dash: service shifter, service transmission, service throttle control.i stopped truck, turned it off and then started it again.no error codes; engine warning light on.i droveto work 2.5 miles away.i had to stop at a traffic light and engine just turned off.dash board was flickering.i put truck in park, turned key off and then tried to restart truck.nothing, lights still flickering on dash.i tried to put on hazard lights but no power to them.i tried multiple times to restart truck but to no avail.at some point it wouldn't even let me turn the key to off.it was stuck in the "accessory" position.i did catch an error message on the dashboard that said "no bus".if i was moving when truck shut down i would have gotten into an accident; no power brakes or steering.after about 5 minutes sitting at traffic light, the dashboard lights stopped flickering and the truck appeared to reset itself.at this point i was able to start the truck and get to work.the truck has been in four times for "service shifter" error.on three of the visits the dealer loaded new software into the truck to address this and a few recalls.the last visit (3) weeks ago the software was changed so if the truck is not in park, the driver's door is open, truck is in gear, and the driver's foot is not pressing on the brake pedal the computer will put truck in parkthey also replaced the rotary shifter switch.since that time the service transmission, service shifter and service throttle control error started and has appeared three times.2016 ram express 1500 was bought new in july 2017 and has 15,400 miles on it.i have no confidence in this vehicle as it will leave me stranded at some point.
The vehicle has an upgraded 32 gallon fuel tank, however on e with the fuel light on the vehicle only takes 24 gallons maximum. The dealership claims this is a software issue which has no fix at the moment. The dealer claims the software still reads the 26 gallon standard fuel tank.
It was just recently brought to my attention that there was a technical service bulletins sent out for the 3.0 ecodiesel to change the type/specification of oil and to go against what the owners manual states because the manual is wrong. It calls for an oil that is to light breaks down molecular weight too quickly and trucks and jeeps alike equiped with the ecodiesel have been having catastrophic engine failure due to premature engine wear on internal components. It is recommended to put 5w40 in instead. This is first and foremost true i did research and confirmed that the change was made but never made public to the owners like the current class action lawsuits was. Many owners don't know this change exsisted and many owners don't know that the dealerships are still making this error and continuing to fill the trucks with 5w30 for owners that come in for service. If it's to save money by not throwing away already purchased merchandise or ignorance i don't know. But this is huge because now even if owners change now they still have potential and highly probable permanent internal damage done to their engine taking a drastic amount out of the possible longevity of the engine away, and the new oil required reduces fuel economy furthering the financial burden of the owner that bought the vehicle with a different fuel economy advertised and with the knowledge that their vehicle may never last as long as they're hope because of the failure of the fca to identify this and make it public. Not to mention the dealerships are aware of this problem because articles claim mechanics have been coming forward saying dealerships are draining all 5w30 on unsold vehicles and replacing it with 5w40. Yet they refuse to make this a class action lawsuits to the public so we can know. We deserve the compensation for the costs that may come about because of this!!!
I have a ram 2016 on more than one occasion my truck accelerated on it's own while i was driving. Once on the interstate going around 70 mph (had 3 passengers with me) and twice today 10/22/19 in morning traffic and almost caused me to have an accident. It took hitting the brakes several times to stop. I took it to the dealership
At extremely low speed the front collision warning sensor will occasionally falsely warn of an object present.numerous repairs have been attempted but the problem persists.dealer claims we are the only ones who have ever reported this problem.waiting for fca to decide what to do next.i have videos of the events but currently no still photos. This has happened several dozen times starting in dec 2016 and as recently as aug 6, 2018.
Purchased vehicle following day i look under truck and notice lots of corrosion throughout drive train. I took vehicle back to service department monday 3 days after we bought truck and district service manager will not fix and items. My concern is corrosion will lead to component failure over time.
Ram 1500 was parked stationary on the hill in front yard while unloading six bags of mulch. The truck was in park,keys in pocket, engaged in four wheel drive, and parking brake applied. After about 10 minutes of unloading, the truck skidded down the hill and ended up in a ditch. When trying to remove the truck from the the ditch, upon ignition the ram warned me to disengage the parking brake before moving the vehicle. Something let loose to cause this ram to "run away." i have contacted my local insurance agent and filed a claim with them and ram the claim number from ram's special investigation team is 31851709. My truck was damaged and currently residing at a collision center for repairs. I will not get back into this unsafe truck until an answer is found of why of it let loose on a grade. My nine year old son was with me in the front yard. This is causing me not to put my family back into this truck, until a fix is found.
I backed out of my garage and put truck into park, got out to grab something and the truck lurched forward with me holding on to the door, it hit my garage wall, then went in reverse, sped up, and dragged me approximately 50ft through a fence and then into my neighbors house, my 10 yr old was in the back seat screaming, it was horrible. My back was injured, my body was bruised and scraped and both houses had extensive damage.i believe this was due to a faulty rotary shifter, also it cannot be explained how the truck could of gone in reverse after it hit my house, you need to have your foot on the brake to shift gears and i was on the outside of the vehicle. My security camera captured this on video, i have this on a usb drive, i also have all of the claim forms from the insurance company, repair shop, hospital, rental company, there is too much information to scan into a 5mb file. Chrysler supposedly had the vehicle inspected while at the body shop, but claims there was no problem? also the police report was written before it was known the security camera had recorded the incident, therefore was slightly inaccurate as this was hard for them to believe it happen as i told them.
Purchased vehicle april 15, 2016. Since this time when shifting from reverse to drive or park to drive transmissions shudders or slips before moving forward. This now also occurs in when shifting to reverse.on several occasions have shifted from park to drive. Transmission will not engage and indicator light on gear selector switch flashes. Have video.have to replace to park and turn off vehicle and restart to engage transmission. I have had the climate control switch settings on its own. From air conditioning to heat. I have had the speedometer screen start flashing at me while operating on the highway speed that forward or rear park assist is not available. Electric side view mirrors have folded in on their own while operating at highway speeds. On two occasions while in park and runningthe vehicle has shifted into reverse. All incidents have been witnessed by independent witnesses. The service manager at the dealership has witnessed some of these incidents. Fca is aware of the problem and can't seem to fix. These are all ongoing issues.
Around 2-3 thousand rpm my 2016 dodge ram 1500 tradesman with 23,000 miles get this horrible vibration that seems to originate from the transmission areaof the vehicle. This vibration feels like it could be the driveshaft or transmission. Doesn't matter how fast i'm going, as soon as i let off the gas and the truck begins to downshift i start feeling the vibration once i press the gas to accelerate again it's feels like the whole bottom of the truck is vibrating brought the gas pedal as if i'm riding on a rumble strip. I literally have to almost floor it for the vibration to go away.
Rotary knob does not indicate that vehicle is not in park.caused extensive damage to vehicle and garage as it took off after exiting truck.cannot confirm if the knob was actually turned to park. Main concern is what could have happened if family members, kids, were in the garage.i myself narrowly escaped being pinned against second car in garage that also got hit.
Vehicle completely died in the intersection right after taking off from the stoplight. Could not remove key and it will not shift into park. *dt *dtthe consumer stated vehicle was repaired, a loose battery terminal was the problem.
My tailgate has opened by itself 4 times recently. I check every time i close it to ensure that it's closed and locked properly. Every time i have been driving and it's fallen open. This last time, i was hauling a trailer and it open by itself, going down the road and the tailgate landed on the trailer tongue jack and damaged my tailgate.
Had just backed vehicle out from underneath carport at my home, left in driveway, turned off ignition (it was stationary), and went inside my home.a few minutes later, the vehicle started exploding and caught fire.the vehicle burnt up completely, it is a total loss!!!
Display system, radio, nav, rear view camera, ect.rear view camera, sometimes goes on with a solid green screen.the radio sometimes looses it presets.the nav sometimes will not take an address. Chrysler states there is at least 1 downloadable repair but wants to charge for it, approx. $125 and if the download does not work work and it makes things worse, they still want their money for trying and will not make any repairs.
My truck stopped running and drifted to a stop as i was making a left turn onto a busy highway.no warning alerts were posted on the dashboard nor any audible warning sounded.the truck was in drive at the time and i was stepping on the accelerator to make the turn at 5-10 mph; it simply stopped running.i placed the truck in park and the engine would not restart despite multiple rotations of the keyfob in the ignition. Ultimately,i removed the electronic keyfob from the ignition, reinserted the keyfob and the truck started. A service agent at ram dealer in bend, or says they saw a similar problem last week.he indicates the ignition module on that truck was replaced and keyfobs reprogrammed.i hope the problem with that truck was corrected.my wife and i were fortunate that we were not struck by other vehicles as it took perhaps 30 seconds or more to restart.the truck is now running without a repetition of this issue. I am driving it as little as possible. I have first available service appointment next monday april 25.the serviceman read the obdii code when i made the appointment and indicated a code had been set to the effect that communication with the ignition module had been lost.the serviceman indicated this would explain the engine turning off spontaneously. This is reminiscent of the gm vehicles that had ignition problems with associated deaths.i am requesting a formal review of this issue asap as it clearly may cause deaths on the highway.i can be reached at [xxx]. My wife [xxx] can be reached at [xxx]. The dealership is smolich motors in bend, oregon 541-389-1177.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the front end of the vehicle dropped and the rear end raised 18 inches. As a result, the vehicle was at a 45 degree angle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road to check the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove home. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times within the past six months. The dealer (patriot chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram, 916 s george nigh expressway, mcalester, ok 74501) informed the contact that the air suspension pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact to call the number on the back of the owner's manual to speak with someone about the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
After having an approved emissions modification done, while under load the scr bolts and flange broke, and after reading the forums this has been happening to a lot of trucks, also can potentially cause great damage to dpf assembly, highway driving
After i bought my 2016 ram 1500 in february 2019 i noticed my horn and the evic on the instrument cluster stopped working causing me not to be able to read my tpms or oil life or any other evic functions. Also with the horn not working i feel it's a huge safety issue there is a recall for this same issue on previous year models. I have noticed that the lights on the evic and cruise control switches don't illuminate either. By googling the issue it seems there are numerous other ram 1500 owners with the same issue. I feel these are all major safety issues and should be investigated.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While parked outside the house, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. A report was not filed. The vehicle had not yet been towed to the junk yard. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/26/2017*ct consumer stated fire started in the engine compartment because that's the only place the fire was when we first noticed it.updated 7/10/18
Ecm wireing harness
The tailgate falls down while driving. This could possible days payload to spill onto the roadway causing an accident or even death.this has also happened while sitting and while parked.
I was backing down boat ramp and put truck in park i got out of the truck to secure boat to trailer and the truck rolled down boat ramp knocking me down and dragging me into the water and truck completely semeraged in bottom of lake.
Tailgate is unlatching and falling open. Tailgate when closed is securely closed does not move. While locking and unlocking the doors and tailgate several times, tailgate becomes loose. Tailgate now becomes movable with one hand. If going over an irregular surface, angle, while driving tailgate comes fully unlatched and will fall open. This has become a daily occurrence, and must continually check tailgate to ensure that tailgate is fully latched. This tailgate problem started at 20674 miles. Truck currently has 21887 miles. This has occurred backing down my driveway or up my driveway as the transition from level road surface turning into and up my driveway, or backing out of drive way transitioning from slight grade to zero grade of road surface. Same thing driving into or driving out of parking lots, also on highway from road surface to bridge surface to road surface. No warning. Only the tailgate cables are supporting tailgate. Seems to happen when any kind flexing of bed and frame. This is my sixth personal pick up truck, let alone the dozen or so i have used through my employment. I am very familiar with pickup trucks, and know when a tail gate is secured and completely and fully latched. * this started 06/22/2017 and has progressively continued to become a daily occurrence, sometimes several times, depending on surface truck is driving on. This truck is not off road at any time. Truck is only used on paved surfaces.
Coolant leaking.leak couldn't be detected by only eyes observation under the truck.it's unknown where the leak went.first, we refilled the coolant, and when it happened the 2nd times after a period of time of 1-2 months, we refilled it once again, once the coolant tank was empty, but only this time, it's a short period of 2 days.took the truck to the chrysler dealership, was told by the mechanic that it's a recall item, that it had been reported some of the ram 1500 had mysterious coolant leaked.they had no idea where the coolant go, they said it's not "safe" to drive the truck.now my truck had been in the shop for 1.5 months and was till being told that the part had not arrived.we never received any recall warning from chrysler.luckily the coolant warning sign is working.otherwise, we won't be able to know and we as well as other drivers on the street might be exposed to explosion.
Vehicle taken in on 8-12-19 to dealership to check out driveability concerns after "approved emisson modification" they had it to apply update from 5-17-19 to 6-12-19, concerns on 8-12-19 were acceleration, also to check egr system as i was losing coolant they had my vehicle from 8-12-19/9-13-19 when they called me telling me i needed to return the rental car and pick my vehicle as they couldn't do anything for the acceleration i would have to wait for an update to be released.they didn't check the egr system only topped it off with coolant and told me to watch it. All was fine until 9-16-19 when i was on my way to work, about 7 miles from work the check engine light came on i continued on about a mile from my work location the service throttle control light illuminated i lost the ability to accelerate and about 1/4-1/2 mile away from the work location the low oil pressure lightilluminated and vehicle died. I finished coasting into the driveway and parked went inside to get work related paperwork i needed and came back outside and see smoke coming from under the hood. I open the hood to see what was going on and there was smoke/fire on the left side of engine bay when staring in (intake, egr area) at that point i got in to the vehicle to put it in neutral via disengagement lever to roll vehicle away from the house i got it away from the house and got out and away and called fire department to come extinguish the fire as it was engulfed in flames at that point. Resulting in a total loss of the vehicle. Now afterwards there is now a recall for the egr cooler that "may fatigue and cause vehicle fire" chrysler has been contacted and aren't willing to do anything they sent out bosch automotive engineering people to inspect the vehicle it was stated there was no vehicle manufacturing defect. A buyback claim has been started but i have not heard anything to this point.
When i am approaching a red light or stop sign, i apply pressure to the brakes. As the vehicle is coming to a stop, it sometimes lunges forward unexpectedly as if i have been rear-ended by another vehicle. The vehicle is still under warranty. I have taken it to two separate dealerships for this hazardous condition. Both times they acknowledged the problem exists. Both times they updated the computer and claimed it was fixed. Both times they were wrong. The vehicle still lunges forward occasionally when coming to a stop.i spoke to the company's customer care representative. They told me to take it to the dealership and have them check it a third time. I have no faith in the dealership after twice taking it in with no resolution. It also costs me time and money to take it to the dealership just to have them tell me the problem is fixed when it is not. My warranty will expire soon, and i believe they are just trying to run out the clock.in addition to the danger that this places my family in, it will also cause expensive parts to need replacement prematurely. I just want a safe vehicle to drive that is made by a company that will honor its warranty.
The vehicle has had a vibration since i purchased it in 2018. The vibration comes at about 45 mph and continues as you go up in speed. Had the dealer look into it with no luck, except changing multiple parts for no benefit. I replaced the stock wheels for another set of new wheels hoping for the vibration to go away after several attempts to fix the vibration with multiple alignments and road force balancing. With all being unsuccessful, the new wheels did not help. So then i changed the tires. Still, no difference in the ride. I noticed they are thousands of complaints with no answers for this issue on the new gen ram 1500's. The thing that really irritates me, when a 2006 old 2500 work truck rides smoother than my 2016 ram 1500 laramie with more advanced suspension components... I love my truck, but when i ride in a chevy or ford i cringe knowing that my truck is not as smooth and i'm left feeling lost and secretly angry.
Since getting the ram eco diesel mandatory recall / re flash.i have experienced a "dead pedal."it's not as bad in warmer weather but now we are starting to experience colder mornings and winter is right around the corner.the drive-ability of the vehicle is unsafe and unsettling.i am worried about my family now.
I was in park got out of truck while it was running, went into house for about 30 minutes and then came back out and was using a dump rental trailer with 3.8tons of rock. Went to lift with remote trailer control when the trailer was almost all the way up it pushed my truck into drive and took off and i had to run and stop it. And it showed it into drive. Thanks god door wasnt shut. So it would of locked me out.
Driving on a highway the car start smoking from the hood 2 min later thr truck's engine was on fire
While having a routine oil change i discovered on the vehicle several small areas of chipped paint and rust immediately above the windshield.the windshield is the original and never changed so there is no reason for the paint defects along the windshield seam area so that when the rust goes through the windshield will become unstable and pose a potential hazard or could fail altogether.i spoke with a ram dealer who was uninterested in the problem. I have called ram cooperate headquarters and reported the issue.please see attached photos.
High speed vibration starting around 60 mph only get worst as you speed up.. One dealer said it was the eco. System kicking in , another said there wasn't no problem. But i now there's one. To many complaints online.
Since an emissions recall my truck has had a dangerous amount of dead pedal lag when. First starting to drive. The first 5-10 minutes of every drive create a dangerous situation where i am consistently worried about causing an accident because my truck does not operate like a normal vehicle, or as it did before the recall happened.
Code p26ab. Coolant 3-way valve is malfunctioning. Currently have 50,000 miles on the vehicle. There is currently a recall for the 2013-2016 ram 1500 for the same issue but for some reason, the recall don't cover my car even though it's a 2016. Why don't the recall cover my car?
The sync 3/audio/nav system, once again quit functioning.i believe this is a safety issue.from my perspective if i or especially my wife is driving this vehicle in an area we are not familiar with, or late at night or come up on an accident or other unsafe situation and are unable to call 911 or for other assistance or unable to navigate through the area we are unfamiliar with, our lives as well as others would be at risk.this has occurred approximately ten times since purchasing this vehicle in november 2016.as of today 19 july 2017 this vehicle is at sallisaw ford, located in sallisaw, ok where it was purchased - for the third time, for this problem.the problem occurs sporadically, can occur while in use or after turning sync system on or off.
Drivers side widows clips break when window is cold in winter. Window does not go up or down. Dealer indicated they have seen this quite a bit on other 2016 ram 1500. I asked if they are going issue a recall to fix the problem. They said probably not since it's only in the winter and only impacts cold weather vehicles. When asked what to do to fix it they said don't use the window when it's cold. Poor design on 2016 window motor and won't issue a fix. Shotty engineering and product uplift.
Driving down the highway, check engine light came on, slowed vehicle to a stop, shut off engine, noticed smoke coming from engine compartment. Tried to open hood but it was too hot. Noticed flame under hood within a minute whole engine compartment was in flames.
When the vehicle is started and put in drive, the screen displays a note saying vehicle not in park! and will not do anything unless i put it back in park, turn off the vehicle , wait a couple of seconds and retry
Exhaust manifold sounds like its leaking at start up
The truck was in park and turned on and not moving on a flat surface in a parking garage without the emergency brake engaged. As i attempted to get into the vehicle it started to roll. I am 4'11 and the truck did not have a step. I attempted to climb into the vehicle twice and on the second time i fell to the ground and injured my left knee as i could not get proper footing to get into the truck. My husband was able to stop the truck from the passenger side by getting his foot to the break as the shift knob would not work. *****this is a truck that was rented from budget rental car******
I am having an issue with the electronic dial transmission. I have had it come out of park and try running me over, after the first time it happen i have gotten extra vigalant to make sure that it shows p. I have gotten out of truck with it in p and have had people come into store as i'm shopping and tell me your truck has just reversed into traffic. Luckilly i have not hit anyone or anything other then a hill. I have had it roll backwards four times on me as i am exiting the truck pinning me between the door and cab almost rolling me under the truck. I then started looking online and have noticed several articals that state that you are investigating this issue.
When i bought the vehicle last year it was brought to my attention that something was loose in my front end that shouldn't be by a mechanic and it had only 75000 miles on it then . He had said it could lock up and cause a accident. My truck had been to the dealer i bought it at twice forpart on the axel that was leaking some grease. I was told they are wear and tare parts, but they didn't say anything about it seeming loose . I went for inspection and i was told that i need a new front end axel assembly kit that is 3000$ and they took my inspection sticker for it saying it is unsafe to drive until fixed that it could lock up and cause a accident. This sounded just like what the guy told me at 75000 miles. I was told it was bad at the dealer i bought it from at the time of inspection and when i looked up online it said the milage it is good for 80000 to 100000 miles. There has been no warning and i did not notice a problem so i went to a mini mechanic he gave me a sticker but i am noticing the axel being bad now. I am scared to drive my vehicle and if this is the case that it goes bad every 80000 to 100000 miles shouldn't it be recalled? the mini mechanic told me dodge did not design the axel to be protected from dabre and to keep it in better condition to take it off and grease it every once in a while. Yes my truck is available for inspection upon request . Thank you would like a clear answer on this soon where i have a child that i don't want to have put in danger or those around me.
Unknown vibration at highway speeds, have taken to dealer and multiple shops. They all canā€™t find the problem. Balanced wheels multiple times, changed wheel bearings, tires to different brand, new wheel they suggested still same problem. This vibration shakes seats and steering wheels at speeds above 65mph. I see multiple people asking the same question with there rams.
Water condensation on inside of pass ger side windshield- sunroof seems to be letting water come in through the glass seal. Chrysler issued a service bulletin however my truck was not included?water will come in via the visor and during temps under 50- literally the entire passenger side to the mirror i has a large amount of water built up like condensation. When it rains hard water also comes in and will drop from the sun visor too!
Broken manifold studs. And when you call the dralsgiod they all say this is a common issue and that chrysler hasrengineered the studs so tat mean they know about but it's happened to many people and there no doubt anything with i.
Jul 26,2018manufacturer recall numberu74 nhtsa recall number18v-486 recall statusrecall incomplete summarythe tailgate actuator limiter tab within the power lock actuatory control assembly may fracture allowing the lock rod control bracket to over-travel which may pull the lock rods and release the latches, potentially resulting in the tailgate inadvertently falling open at any time safety riskan unintended opening of the tailgate while driving may result in a loss of unrestrained cargo from the truck bed while driving. Lost cargo may create a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles, and can cause such vehicles to crash remedythe remedy for this item will limit the locking actuator travel and not allow the pivot arm from overtraveling and pulling on the locking/unlocking rods manufacturer's notesfor more information, visit recalls.mopar.com or call 1-800-853-1403. Please have your vin ready when calling.
The remote start will start the truck when fob is in my pocket. Problem---the truck has been in my garage and started a few times.this could gas us in the house!i did an internet search and this has happened to others.it has also happened when parked in the parking lot. When in aclosed garage this could kill a person or family.
In jan. 2020 i was traveling from valdez, ak to wasilla, ak when a warning light came on for the def system. The def was frozen. I was fairly close to a friends house so i stopped there and we pulled the truck into the garage to thaw. Once it thawed the warning went away and the truck worked fine. But now i'm concerned about driving my truck any distance away from my home during the winter. I often travel during the winter when the temps can be -5 to -30. I believe this is a very serious issue that needs to be investigated, most especially for those people who own this truck and live in areas that do get cold.
I have a leak in front windshield seal, left upper corner, never had accident, the windshield was never touched previously. It only has around 14,000 miles, my car is barely used.
Sudden stop at 75 mph in freeway. Safety hazard!my 2016 dodge ram suddenly stops randomly when going at 75 mph. It has caused several people to almost slam into my truck.one man was so angry i pulled over and told him i was so sorry.the guy said there were no brake lights so it was dangerous!!!i have taken it to the dealer multiple times but they tell me since it doesn't give them a code, they cannot pinpoint the problem.the manager at the santa cruz, ca dealership took it for a test drive with a scanner attached; it happened to them but no code appears!after they changed a part, they gave it back but it is still doing it.they are reluctant to do anything else because ram doesn't want to cover the cost.this is my only transportation for our family's livelihood and ram doesn't seem to want to be bothered with it, but it's a safety matter.this is a dodge matter that must be resolved by them.i do not want to drive a faulty unsafe vehicle but i cannot afford another vehicle.i purchased that vehicle for safety and ecological reasons; i hope dodge can be held accountable for fixing this issue and providing me with a substitute for the safety of all.
Dangerous lag in throttle response in emergency situations.. Delay in throttle response is greater than 4 seconds in all attemps at acceleration.
After complying with the v08 (aem) software update due to the ram ecodiesel emissions update my driving experience/performance has changed dramatically. During acceleration their has been anywhere from 3-6 delay seconds before adequate power and speed can be felt. This is at a full stop such as a stop sin or red traffic light. During highway traffic (passing) or merging into a lane is were is most noticeable. This failure occurs even when engine is properly at operating temperature and is worse right after start up. Since multiple people use their trucks for towing purposes, this greatly increases the effect and even further decreases the performance that is relied upon. The aem software update specifically states "the aem is not expected to change any of your key vehicle attributes, such as average fuel economy, reliability, durability, vehicle performance, drivability, engine noise or vibration, or other driving characteristics." this directly contradicts the class action lawsuit remedy requirements. Due to the failed instant acceleration as well as taking up to 3500 rpm before forward movement can be established in some instances has led me to formally create and record a safety concern that requires immediate attention. Failure to do so puts owners of 2014-2016 ram 1500's that are affected by the aem update at risk, not only to ourselves but to the other drivers around us. Before this update was conducted there were no engine/transmission/propulsion related issues whatsoever. Lastly as another effect but less important is the obvious decrease in and loss in mpg. Please hold fca accountable and have them address this issue before lives are fatally affected.
"eco dieselemissions update,"upon having my truck ecm flashed with the court settlement emissionupdate, i have observed severe power loss. To the point of4-5 seconds of delay when initiallypulling out in to traffic on any road or highway.very sluggish and has almostcaused me to have an accident . This started immediately after the update . My truck drove fine beforethe update.
I had my vehicle in to the dealer for an oil change and was told there were some recalls. Long story short is the "recall" was a software update to fix emissions issues. After the recall work the engine performance in dangerously bad. There is a delay in acceleration that is going to get someone killed. I don't drive my truck very hard so i didn't notice it at first, but i went to make a left handed turn at a light and was almost hit because my truck didn't perfrom and it had in the past. The literature i was given after the "recall" work was done say "the aem is not expected to change any of your key vehicle attributes, such as reliability, drivability, vehichle performance etc." false. Again someone is going to get this done and be in an acident when their truck does perform as it did in the past. I now drive this like its a gutless wonder but somone else might not be as lucky. I reported this to chrystler and had it in the the dealer and was told it was "working as intended". Dangerous.
After having the approved emissions modification installed my truck became dangerously sluggish from a dead stop. After pressing accelerator pedal pulling into traffic truck is moving approx. 4 mph wherethere is a 3 to 4 second delay in acceleration leaving me vulnerable to oncoming traffic. Truck was fine before aem. Dealer now says they can not reverse aem. Truck is now a serious traffic hazard.
My cruise control was engaged as i was going down a mountain approaching a sharp turn when i hit the brakes the petal went to the floor and the truck accelerated. I went into the woods where i hit numerous trees and totaled the vehicle. What can be done about this
Had the recall v08 done and now my truck lags power and takes forever to accelerate when turning into traffic. It seems to be worse when it is colder. It also has lost power when i'm towing. I'm scared to drive it with my family in it.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to bob moore chrysler dodge jeep ram of tulsa (4627 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74145), but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.updated 12/13/2017 *ln consumer stated the dealer did not know to fix it. The problem is throttlecounter sensor.updated 7/20/18
After aem emission control systems update the truck at 57,920 has poor acceleration from a start. It doesn't get out of its on way. Mileage dropped 4 mpg. Has poor acceleration up hills. This update claimed to not alter the way the vehicle drives and that is not the case. This is not the truck that i originally bought. I have been almost hit several times pulling out into traffic because of the poor acceleration from a stop "turbo lag" this is a safety hazard.
After fca completed the emissions recall on my 2016 ram the truck now does not want to accelerate into traffic. This is caused several issues when trying to merge into traffic or onto the interstate. Also while pulling a trailer i was not able to accelerate properly into traffic or to the highway.due to this while pulling out in traffic i have barely avoided several wrecks.
While traveling on i-5 south at approx. 65 mph, using the cruise control, the vehicle suddenly sped up and the driver was unable to decrease the speed of the vehicle causing the driver to veer west off into the dirt shoulder striking the dirt embankment and wood fence. The driver sustained major injuries to his face, ankle and pain in chest.the consumer stated the vehicle was scraped before information from the computer was received. The driver became disabled and could no longer work.
My truck has just at 36,000 miles and is a 2016.at around 34,000 the cruise control has not been working properly. The on/off button doesn't always work.it doesn't seem to matter if the truck is moving or stationary.it decides when it wants to turn on or not.may go days without working, may work fine one day, and then not work again for days.it is going to the dealer today - it now has 35,966.i would hope it would be covered under the 36,000 mile warranty, but more to come.i first noticed this around april 23, 2018 when i started my new job and now drive 40 miles back and forth to work.
The contact leases a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on september 27, 2017. The contact spoke with dodge, chrysler, jeep city (4395 us-130 burlington, new jersey 08016, (609-871-2800) numerous times about part availability. The dealer scheduled a repair appointment; however, when the contact arrived, the dealer stated that the manufacturer did not send the part. The dealer stated that the part would be available in october of 2017. In addition, the contact was unable to program the cruise control. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) on august 18, 2018, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 16,513. Parts distribution disconnect for nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000.
It losses power the exhaust filter is full even when it was just changed it is a 2016 eco diesel dodge ram 1500
After having the emission recall competed on my 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel i am experiencing major power loss in certain operating conditions. This condition includes reduced throttle response when accelerating from a stop after cold starting. I will start my truck and drive 2 block to a 50 mph highway. After stopping at the stop sign i will accelerate across the lanes of the highway. Since this recall there is significant lag in the throttle leading to traffic having to slow down because i'm not accelerating. I can push the throttle to the floor and there is very little rpm increase. I'm basically idling forward into 50 mph traffic without being able to accelerate. I have taken my truck to two different dealers and after consulting with fca they have come back and told me this is the new normal for my truck. The second dealer has even stated they are able to recreate the issue and after submitting their findings to fca they were told to inform me that this is normal. This limited throttle response is especially concerning given the speed of the road i live off of and the fact thatfca considers this normal. This issue happens after every cold start and there is a larger lag if the air conditioner is on. This throttle lag only started occurring after the recall was performed on 5/30/2019 and had occurred regularly since.
Truck stuck at high speed, unable to de-accelarate, turned truck to neutral and applied hand brake to gradually stop. Message received on truck;" service throtle body" milage on truck 86463. I was driving about 60 mhp and attempted to pass a slow car when this happen.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal became difficult to depress when attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The electronic stability control warning indicator and the brake light remained illuminated. When the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, powered off the engine, and restarted the vehicle, he was able to drive; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to mcpeek's chrysler dodge jeep ram of anaheim (1221 s auto center dr., anaheim, ca 92806, (714) 635-2340), but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
When depressing the accelerator pedal from a dead stop the vehicle has an extremely slow response time.after a few seconds the vehicle lurches forward and accelerates.this was not an issue until after the emissions recall was conducted on the vehicle.this is a clear safety issue as the vehicle will not accelerate properly with the engine coolant under 150 degrees f.after the temp reaches 150 degrees f the issue seems to subside and go away.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the service electronic control indicator illuminated and the vehicle would inadvertently decelerate. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the engine; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (tate dodge chrysler jeep, 7429 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 690- 3901) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and ecu/computer needed to be flushed and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
This vehicle has a 3.0 eco diesel engine.chrysler had a recall to update this engine which i had them do.ever since the update there has been a long pauseafterpushing on the accelerator till the engine speeds up.this often times results in a dangerous situation when pulling out to merge into traffic.we live near a busy round about and whenpushing on the gas to enter, nothing happens so you push down more,then all at once it takes off like a bullet and you hope you don't hit somebody.i have taken it back to the dealer more than once and they say they can't do anything to correct it.i have called the recall number at ram and didn't get anywhere there either.the dealer said they get a lot of complaints about this but there is no fix.this is a dangerous situation.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact coasted to the side of the road to a complete stop. After waiting approximately one minute, the contact restarted the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic. The computer code indicated a high speed communication bus failure. The electronic throttle control illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an update was performed. The vehicle displayed the same failure twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300.
Cruise control intermittently works
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the engine completely shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to greenway chrysler dodge jeep ram of florence (2354 florence blvd, florence, al 35630, (256) 766-7324) where it was diagnosed that a new throttle position sensor was needed. The contact was informed that the part was not available for the repair to be completed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving about 25 mph the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The local dealer larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram boise 222 s auto dr, boise, id 83709 boise, id but was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to stevens creek dodge ram 4100 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95129, where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage 68,000.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While pulling out of the driveway at 2 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the message center displayed "service throttle body". The vehicle lost acceleration and power. The vehicle was taken to tacoma dodge chrysler jeep ram (4101 s tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409), but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that once the failure code was erased, the failure went away. The contact also stated that this was the sixth time the vehicle was brought to the dealer for the same failure since april of 2018. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: s171800032. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. *dtupdated 12/20/18
In order to register my vehicle in california i was forced to accept the v08 emissions recall.after this recall, i have noticed substantial lag between depressing the accelerator and between when the vehicle accelerates.i was told there would be no change in performance by both the dealer and fca.i have almost been in two accidents now because i attempted to execute a left turn and even though i was depressing the accelerator, the vehicle sluggishly rolled through the intersection and then 2-3 seconds later, accelerated rapidly making it difficult to maintain lane integrity while navigating the turn.i generally drive fairly modestly which is why there have been only two life-threatening incidents in the past 3 or so months that i have had the "update".realistically though, this forced update has changed the nature of the truck and made it ultimately more dangerous to drive.all of this behavior began after the noted recall.i spoke with the dealership where the recall was performed, and was told that they have received this complaint from other drivers as well, and that while ram was aware of the problem, they had no remedy at this time.the date mentioned in the report is simply of the most recent of incidents that i mentioned.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the vehicle was undergoing routine inspection, it was discovered that the coolant was very low. The vehicle was taken to tate dodge chrysler jeep ram (2903, 7429 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed more coolant. The vehicle was repaired; however, after 1,000 miles, the vehicle lost coolant. The vehicle was taken back to tate dodge chrysler jeep ram where the mechanic found a leak in the egr cooler and stated that the egr circuit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, after several thousand miles, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to fred frederick chrysler dodge jeep ram (39 washington blvd, laurel, md 20707) where they performed a pressure test and added coolant. The mechanic also mentioned a warranty on the diesel emission. After the repair, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
I keep having problems with the electrical system in the truck.the plugin areas for electronic devices in the rear passenger keeps burning out fuses.i am also having issues with my cruise control button on the steering wheel acting like it has a short turning itself on and off. This happens when i am driving the vehicle or in the drive way as well.
Since purchasing the truck in january of 2020 i've noticed a serious delay in time from when the accelerator is engaged to when the throttle responds. This is especially noticeable when the truck has not been running for more than 10 minutes. I assume since this is a common complaint it was occurring before i purchased the vehicle. One of my coworkers who drives the same year and model also has the same issue.
Since the approved firmware modification per mdl no. 2777 (n.d. Cal.) the vehicle has extreme delay in acceleration. Multiple times this lag has slowed me in the path of moving traffic and is a safety concern. I do not pull into traffic unsafely but the lack of throttle response has created an unsafe vehicle. It is not predictable and almost seems to cut throttle at random times.often once the vehicle does respond after the delay it causes wheel spin also creating a hazardous potential in adverse weather
I have been having electrical issues with this vehicle from the beginning.it has been back to the dealership 6 times for more then a day each time.they continue to tell me its fixed, change sensors, mirrors, seats etc. This last time was dangerous, the vehicle accelerated to 40mph with my foot off the gas and while in park it redlined, revving the engine until i shut it off.this is the 7th time now its at the dealership.it has been there for 3 days now and they can not tell me anything. I feel as though i am getting no help with this situation.
While driving with cruise control on and i have to hit the brake to kick the cruise control off .sometimes when i push the button to kick it back on it will not go back on, so i turn the cruise off and back on it will not work until i stop and turn the truck off and start it back up before the cruise control will reset
1. On 9/20 i received from fca dealer the recall update agreed to upon settlement with the epa.2. While driving on 9/21 i was at a stop and needed to changed lanes.3. When i depressed the accelerator the engine stalled and barely moved the vehicle for a couple of seconds before picking up and moving normally.4. Had another vehicle been on coming it could have created a potentially serious accident on a major road at a major intersection.5. I hereby exert that the "fix" for the emissions by fca is now creating dangerous driving conditions for "owners" who have received this this recall "fix"6. Additionally it appears fuel mileage is also dropping about 5%-10%7. Researching on the internet i am finding that this is a common problem.8. Sometimes the cruise control functions sometimes it does not, i have repeatedly taken the vehicle in for this complaint but they say they cannot find any issue.9. I would suggest that nhsta get vehicles before and after the "fix" and do substantial testing, as it is not 100% of the time and issue and may be hard to replicate.10. Overall performance of the vehicle seems to be affected - lower performance and less torque11.if fuel mileage is down and performance is down i would suspect that emissions may actually be worse than prior to the "fix" being implemented.
After an emissions update was made to my vehicle without my permission on june 4, 2019, the throttle is unresponsive, the diesel exhaust regenertion system no longer functions and my fue economy has dropped over 10 mpg. It is out-of-service and undriveable. It has been at the dealership 4 times over the last 4 months, and has been there since august 1, 2019. I am being told there is no fix.
Since i've had the aem updated as part of the epa settlement i have delay when pressing the gas and acceleration, particularly when it is cold. There has also been a significant mpg drop although that isn't an immediate safety concern. This can be a particular issue when pulling into interchanges or on to the highway as acceleration is unpredictable.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the driver was making a left turn into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the driver had to remove the key from the ignition switch in order for the vehicle to stop. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to parkway chrysler (located at 21560 hall rd, clinton township, mi 48038). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000....updated 11/15/17 updated 11/28/2017
On july 5th, 2019 i was driving down i-95 from beaufort sc to jacksonville, nc going 75mph. I had been using my cruise control for about an hour and traffic was pretty busy but i was still able to maintain a safe distance and continue using my cruise control. As it often does in the carolinas, it began to light rain so i attempted to slow down my speed. As i depressed the break, i lost control of my truck, possibly due to the beginning of water accumulation on the road, but my cruise control would not come off and i could not stop. I ended up running off the road, spinning 3 times and finally stopping backwards in the trees separating 95 north and south. Due to my vehicle being too far to tow, i had to drive it 200 miles back and when i took it to get fixed with my insurance adjuster, they pulled my black box which showed the codes c0051-28, c006a-62 and u0415-00. I was informed my vehicle had about 9 recalls such as 18v332000 so i had taken my truck to the dodge dealer in november of 2018 to have all of the recalls fixed. I was told by the mechanic who fixed my truck after my accident, that the codes were showing an issue with my cruise control which made sense, seeing how i could not take it off or use my breaks to slow down and ended up hitting the tree line still going 75mph and costing over $13,600. I just wanted to make sure the manufacturer knew that the issues are still occurring.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled and then violently accelerated. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the warning indicator only illuminated when the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram albuquerque (8528 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87110, (505) 404-0108) where the contact was informed that the cause of the failure might be because the brake and accelerator pedals were depressed at the same time; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined unless the warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,711.
Aem reflash as required by the fca emissions recall #v08 has caused the truck to accelerate very slowly, causing numerous near misses when crossing and turning past oncoming traffic. Dealership reports all recalled customers are reporting the same issues.
Since getting the ram eco diesel mandatory recall / re flash.i have experienced a "dead pedal."it's not as bad in warmer weather but now we are starting to experience colder mornings and winter is right around the corner.the drive-ability of the vehicle is unsafe and unsettling.i am worried about my family now.
Electronic throttle control light keeps coming and truck will go into limp mode.has happened while in motion on a highway and also in town.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the cruse control operated intermittently at first but became inoperable. The contact called the payne auto group dealer, located at 2401 e expressway 83, weslaco, tx 78596, where the technician stated that an unknown recall was repaired previously. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.
Received a recall to install aem computer update. Since the update i have been experiencing acceleration delays from a stop there is a 3-5 sec delay in acceleration. This is a safety hazard trying to merge i had to pull to the side of the road a # of times to avoid a rear end accident. In addition my gas mileage has also been decreased from an average of 18-20 mpg down to 14-16 mpg. This problem after the aem update must be correct quickly as driving the vehicle has become dangerous.
Ram ecodiesel recall.my post aem emissions flash has created a significantly impaired vehicle with unpredicatable acccelleration and engine response.i am the original owner and the vehicle became imparied after the epa/doj forced recall for emmissions control tampering.this update has put my family is several seriously dangerous situations.merging onto highway traffic the truck has no power or responsiveness.pulling out of side streets across traffic the truck has no power or responsiveness.the trucks mpg has gone down nearly 15% and def consuption has increased significantly. Please do something as fca is claiming there is no issue.this has nearly caused accidents on several occasions.
When accelerating rapidly (a heavy foot on the gas pedal) the vehicle often remains in acceleration mode once the pedal is released, and the vehicle continues to increase its velocity. Braking does not fix this issue. Twice now i've had to switch the truck to neutral, and let the computer figure out i didn't want the gas pedal anymore. This was a result of merging onto a freeway, and passing another vehicle.
Cruise control will not activate until the button is pressed 6 or 7 times, taking your attention from the road to the display to see if it turns on
I went to pass another car on the highway and the throttle(peddle) stuck for several seconds before it became unstock pumping brakes did not work
After receiving the emissions recall update v08 on my ram ecodiesel it now has a lag when pressing the gas pedal that has nearly resulted in me being hit by other drivers because the truck will not accelerate properly.this is most noticeable when at a stop and making a left hand turn.
After the new update that was forced on the eco diesels owners, i have had problems with accelerating after starting up and taking off. We have almost been in an accident due to this lag in acceleration. It gets a little better as it warms up but not much better. This is very dangerous when trying to get out in an intersection or get to the flow of traffic. One time i was pulling out into an intersection and i had the peddle to the floor and nothing, if i was further back on the hill i'd probably would have gone backwards. Still happens.
Around 2-3 thousand rpm my 2016 dodge ram 1500 tradesman with 23,000 miles get this horrible vibration that seems to originate from the transmission areaof the vehicle. This vibration feels like it could be the driveshaft or transmission. Doesn't matter how fast i'm going, as soon as i let off the gas and the truck begins to downshift i start feeling the vibration once i press the gas to accelerate again it's feels like the whole bottom of the truck is vibrating brought the gas pedal as if i'm riding on a rumble strip. I literally have to almost floor it for the vibration to go away.
When rolling down side windows during cold weather, window come off/out of track. The window may stay in place until hours later. At some point, it will fall down until it hits something or will fall into the bottom of the door. This can happen while driving, or parked. The first time, the window went off track while driving on the highway. The window stayed up for an additional 10 minutes then fell into the doorwhile the vehicle was in motion. The 2-3 occurances, the vehicle was in drive, but stopped when it came off track. The window stayed in place until hours later while parked in a public place. All contents of the vehicle were unsecured and in public due to the window defect. Occurance 4 happened while in drive but stopped. Window fell after exiting and closing the door.
On 12/23/2017 while traveling down a state route at 55 mph i tried to roll the drivers side window down, window detached from the clips and fell all the way down causing me to to take my focus, and eyes off the road and swerve towards the center line. Vehicle was taken to the local dodge dealer to have the window put back in the clips. On 12/30/2017 the vehicle did the same exact thing. Again took back to the dealer and had to have window put back in the clips.
Attempted to roll down driver's side window in my 2016 ram 1500 crew cab sport.the window didn't move but made a sound like it was frozen.i left the heat on high while driven in an attempt to defrost the window.% minutes later the window suddenly dropped half way down into the door and would not go completely back up.i almost wrecked the truck as it scared me and was very loud.i had to bring the truck back to the dealer to have reattach the window to the cheap plastic clips that it seperated from.upon further review on google, it's noticed that there are thousands of complaints about this issue.ram needs to do a recall on this and fix the cheap plastic clips before someone gets seriously injusred or causes a fatality through a bad wreck.
The windshield has a distinct indentation from the front upper panel of this vehicle on the left side which indicates that this may be a safety concern if the vehicle is involved in an accident or the windshield may be compromised on the highway while driving this vehicle.
While having a routine oil change i discovered on the vehicle several small areas of chipped paint and rust immediately above the windshield.the windshield is the original and never changed so there is no reason for the paint defects along the windshield seam area so that when the rust goes through the windshield will become unstable and pose a potential hazard or could fail altogether.i spoke with a ram dealer who was uninterested in the problem. I have called ram cooperate headquarters and reported the issue.please see attached photos.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle experienced a violent vibration without warning. The vehicle was taken to bonneville and son chrysler dodge jeep ram (625 hooksett rd, manchester, nh) where the technician recommended tire maintenance to repair the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to foss motors (133 portsmouth ave, exeter, nh), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 24,600.
Goodyear wrangler sr-a tires that came on the truck from new were not holding pressure. One in particular ad to be aired up every few days. Dealer could not find a problem, local tire shop also could not find a hole. The tire became a flat whilst we were in an area with no cell service (no way to contact roadside assistance) therefore the spare was put on. The entire spare (a different size from the rest of the tires/wheels) fell off the next day. A stud on the hub was completely sheared.i was driving less than 10 mph. Chrysler said that because we put the spare on, it was not covered under warranty.several issues here;-original tires should never have failed -spare wheel had a different rolling radius-why put a jack/spare in the truck if its not covered by warranty when you use it?
Driving on a flat asphalt road at 40 mph right rear tire blew. I was able to pull to shoulder and look at tire. The tire was opened up sidewall to sidewalk.tire has 25000 miles. I didn't run over anything and the roads were normal.tempeture was 40 androads were dry. Not good tires. Goodyear sra 275 r 6020
I was driving on i 90 in indiana. It was raining and the road was straight. The service abs light came on. A short time later,i heard a noise and slowed down to 50. Then the front right tire exploded. The tire was relatively new (past july]) with lots of tread.i pulled on to the shoulder and got out to see the brake glowing red hot and smoking. I believe the noise i heard before the explosion was the cv joint disintegrating. Traffic was flying past at 70 to 80 mph. I was in 2 wheel drive. The truck is a 4x4.
Traveling down highway, smooth surface vibration / tire wobbling at 55 mph. Vehicle brought to a stop, visual inspection performed without removal of tires, no significant defects observed. Low speed 20 mph present, removed tires once home observed a large area of tire separation on inner thread surface. Primewell valtera ht 265/70r17, with less than 20,000 miles on tires. Dot y9h9 letx 3145 (not stock tires that came with vehicle)
I have had 2 tires spontaneously fail in last two weeks. The first was on the highway and caused 2200 dollars in damage to the vehicle and almost causing a wreck. The second blew out while i was in my driveway traveling at less than 5mph. Both tires appeared to fail in the same way, perpendicular to the sidewalk across the tread.
I purchased a 2016 ram 1500 in may 2019 with approximately 25k miles on it. A few days after purchasing i noticed a vibration coming from the rear of the truck that's causes the whole bed to shake around 65+ mph. Took the truck to a local shop and the mechanic pointed out to me the driveshaft was wobbling a little when he had the truck on the lift. Took the truck to two different dodge dealers about the issue, the first dealer told me they couldn't replicate the problem. So i went on a test drive with them and all of a sudden the noticed the vibration i was complaining about. Long story short they told me my tires(only 25,000 miles) were bad and i should replace them,get an alignment and the problem would be solved. So i did just that and the vibration of the whole bed was still there, they rebalanced the tires and the vibration was still present. After going to this dealer for the third time they basically told me they don't know what to because they checked everything including the driveshaft and nothing was wrong at all. A couple weeks later i go to another dodge dealer about the same issue, and it's the same response "we can't replicate the problem". I test drive with the shop manager and all of a sudden he notices the vibration and tells me to leave the truck with him a couple days while he troubleshoots it. Two days later he calls and tells me that one of my back rims is bent and that's what's causing the vibration. I replace the rim, get all four tires balanced again for the third time and the vibration is still there.
The contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently jerked to the left at a 90 degree angle. The vehicle drove off the road and onto a grassy median. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal after the vehicle stopped and turned off the ignition. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove approximately half a mile to his home. There were no warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed the next day to garber chevrolet buick gmc (3340 us-17 green cove springs, fl 32043, 904-264-2442). The vehicle was test driven, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed to replaceboth rear tires. The contact replied that replacing the tires was absurd because the vehicle was new. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,050.
Front steer tire blowout.driving in the city.after the blowout, i had to put on the temp spare.i noticed soft spots all over the tire.where the blowout happened was also a soft spot.i would not be so concerned, but these tires had less than 26,000 miles on them and were what came from the factory when i purchased the truck brand new.they were made by goodyear.i went and had all 4 tires replaced due to the safety concerns for myself and my family.looking at the tires, they are severely underrated for the ram 1500 ecodiesel.
My truck has a noticable vibration at highway speeds of 60 mph and above. After 3-4 trips to different dealerships, the problem still exists. After a quick search online, i realized that thousands of complaints have been posted on blogs related to this same problem with no solution from chrysler/ram. I have had the tires balanced/rotated/road forced balance, etc.front drive shafts replaced (it's a 4x4 model) and still the same result ... Vibration at highway speeds. I'm not sure how many complaints are being filed with the nhtsa, but after reading numerous blogs, i would expect that fca would address this issue with a recall.



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