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2014 Ram 1500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2014 record →

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 6, 2021TX

The dealership says it is a clock spring in the steering wheel that causes my left blinker to stay on. And also shows a warning light to stay on. I am also wondering if a dealership can show all recalls are up to date without the repairs being done. Thanks in advance.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Jun 30, 2021132,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2014 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 vehicle was taken to the dealer 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 and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact had experienced a failure and the vehicle would go into limp mode while driving. The failure mileage was 132,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Steering
Filed Jun 30, 2021200,000 milesNY

The contact owns a 2014 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. Additionally, the vehicle would jerk forward while driving to its destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not available.

Steering
Filed Jun 29, 2021MO

THE TRUCK HAS LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCASIONALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WAS SAFETY RECALL FOR THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL BECAUSE THIS VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE NHTSA SAFETY RECALL LIST. I NEED THIS FIXED. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART INSTALLED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY KNOW THAT THE EPS IS FAULTY. REFERENCE NUMBER RC-VB9-19. SAFETY RECALL NUMBER VB9/NHTSA 19E-077 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING, CHRYSLER : ALL MODLES

Electrical System
Filed Jun 28, 2021FL

I was driving at high speed on the expressway and my electrical power steering quit working. I ran off the road and into the ditch because the truck was too hard to control without the power steering. I could have crashed into someone or injured myself. This is a very dangerous situation to be in if you are driving at any speed. If my wife had been driving it could have been fatal. Additionally, the repairs were over $3500. I will be selling this truck as it is too dangerous for anyone to drive. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Engine
Filed Jun 26, 2021MI

Engine manifold bolt sheared off, started "ticking" noise when starts.....my research has shown many complaints about the defective bolts and h\where replaced with improved bolts on other models,,..I called my dealership and they stated that the item is not covered because warranty expired (5 years) even though I have less then 80K miles...

Electrical System
Filed Jun 23, 2021FL

I was driving down the road, fortunately in my neighborhood when I saw a brief alert regarding my trailer towing system before the truck completely shut down in the middle of the road. I was unable to restart and had to call a tow service. My mechanic stated it was a crank position sensor failure according to his diagnostic computer

Engine and Engine CoolingFire
Filed Jun 22, 2021111,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) and 20v475000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The contact was able to pull off the road and extinguish the fire with sand. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified but declined the repairs. The failure mileage was 111,000. Parts distribution disconnect. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

Steering
Filed Jun 16, 2021164,918 milesTX

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to his residence at low speeds. The contact stated that the following day the failure recurred with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact drove to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,918.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 15, 2021NY

My dash lights have been flickering on and off during the day and night and I cannot tell how fast I am going at night sometimes. Also my backup camera does not work, sometimes.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 13, 2021MN

The front fuel strap broke free from it's connection point to the frame, letting the front of the fuel tank sag towards the ground. It appears the connection slot on the frame has corroded and the strap pulled free from the connection slot on the frame. The issue could have been a lot worse if I had been traveling on the freeway buy luckily it broke on a residential street. The problem has been known to be found in 09-12 ram pickups. No current recalls for a 2014. A local dealership will be looking at it on Friday June 18th. The truck can be available to inspect but I currently have no other means of transportstion, so I plan on getting the strap fixed asap. There were no warning lights or any other indication of the strap failing prior to it coming free. I heard an odd humming/vibrating noise, initially thought it was an issue with the tires, but when I pulled over on the side of the road to inspect what was making the noise, I found the tank sagging and the front strap was no longer supporting it. I was able to get underneath the truck and verify that the strap was no longer attached to the frame, the fuel tank is temporarily being supported by a ratchet strap that I installed myself.

Engine
Filed Jun 11, 2021VA

Heard engine ticking sound when vehicle had 65k around. It became more and more serious as the vehicle kept aging. On a day in May 2021, I finally figured the cause of ticking sound was the exhaust manifold leak. I brought the vehicle to dealership two days ago and they told me two exhaust manifold bolts on driver side were broken, and one exhaust manifold stud on passenger side was broken. Got bolts and studs replaced with providing MOPAR parts myself. Labor cost itself is $1,190.00 before tax and misc. charges.

Service Brakes
Filed Jun 8, 2021CO

Upon starting the vehicle, there was a blinking light in the instrument cluster which appeared to be a steering wheel icon followed by an exclamation point. When I put the vehicle into "drive" and pulled forward, the steering wheel was locked and would not turn side to side. I put the vehicle into park, turned it off, and then turned it back on. The blinking light was no longer activated, and the vehicle turned normally. I drove approximately 1/4 of a mile and was in traffic traveling straight when the blinking light came back on (same icon) and the steering locked up. I was traveling at a low speed and was able to turn the vehicle onto a side street where I was able to park it and call a tow truck. Upon some research in Ram truck forums online, it appears possible this is related to the "EPS" (Electronic Power Steering) module on the truck. Other Ram owners have experienced this same malfunction while driving, sometimes resulting in accidents. My experience appears similar to that of others who have described the intermittency of this issue. That very intermittency is what makes this such a dangerous issue that the manufacturer should be addressing proactively. I will not put my family back into this vehicle until the issue is ID'd and repaired by the manufacturer.

Power Train
Filed Jun 4, 2021UT

Cam Shaft Position Sensor failed on 08-Dec-2018. I paid for the repairs myself. Issue is subject of current recall. Unable to obtain reimbursement from FCA after multiple times providing requested documentation and request for reimbursement.

Steering
Filed Jun 1, 2021WV

Parked the truck and went into the grocery store, came back out and started the truck. Then I noticed the steering wheel with an exclamation caution ⚠️ light was on and had no power steering. Drove 5 minutes to my house and parked it. This could have been fatal if I was driving and the power steering had went out then. It's time to get this item recalled before someone looses their life!

Unknown or Other
Filed May 31, 2021FL

I have gotten 5 phone calls of people calling me and telling me they saw on the news that they saw on TV(the news channel) that there is a recall on my truck for faulty rear axles and a faulty rear drive shaft that has to be replaced. I"ve put in my vin number 6 times and get no answer of these parts to be replaced. I just bought a 2014 Dodge Ram, 1500, 4x4 truck from a dealer who screwed over me once before, but decided to try them again. I also caught the tail end of the recall on the news which said the same thing the others saw about my truck..So what is up?

Electrical System
Filed May 31, 2021UT

The inline fuel system is incorrect and the electrical should not be in the tank! There should be filter at the neck then there should be a screen at the bottom of the tank where the outlet is then there should be a hose to the fuel filter and then from the fuel filter there should be an electrical pump the electrical pump should never be in the fuel tank and the electrical fuel pump is in the fuel tank which can cause I major fire! All vehicles have this problem and need to be fixed!

Electrical System
Filed May 31, 2021UT

The inline fuel pump system is incorrect it has electrical inside the fuel tank there should be a screen at the neck of the fuel tank then there should be a screen at the bottom of the fuel tank by the outlet at the bottom of fuel tank then a hose to the fuel filter then there should be a fuel pump then the lines fuel lines to engine! Because the electrical is in the tank it will cause a fire! To fix the problem with the float to keep the electrical out of the fuel tank on the fuel gauge you should put the electrical lines at the top of the tank with a rheostat then have the float turn as it increases or decreases which turns the rheostat and sends the signal 2 the Gauge so all of the electrical is out of the tank this is the safest!

Power Train
Filed May 30, 2021CA

My vehicle suddenly and dramatically accelerates when descending steep hills, without any depression of the accelerator pedal. When this happens, the engine RPM abruptly increases from around 1500 RPM to 3000 RPM or more, with a corresponding increase in vehicle speed. This typically happens in first and second gear. After I slam on the brake to reduce speed, the engine speed temporarily returns to normal (1000-1500 RPM) then the vehicle accelerates on its own again. This does not happen when descending gentle hills. This has been happening since the vehicle was brand new and is still occurring now, 6 years later. The dealer attempted to fix the problem when the car was new, but without success.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Power Steering Fluid
Filed May 27, 2021IL

2014 Dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to power steering failure. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FAILURE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL.

Exterior Lighting
Filed May 21, 2021VA

The CHMSL 3rd brake light has failed in my 2013 RAM 1500. A Virginia State Inspection shop (AAA) indicated no power to the bulb. A RAM dealership's technician indicated it was the TIPM. A second dealership technician stated it is the Body Control Module. The cargo lamp lights do work fine. This was replicated using 2 sets of CHMSL lighting packages (no brake light, working cargo lights). The tail light brake lights work fine. There are no warning lights on the dash to indicate a problem.

Steering
Filed May 20, 2021AR

The vehicle was being driven home from work, when the truck went into battery saver mode and the power steering stopped working. I was moving forward and the steering became almost impossible to control. I am 6'2 and in good shape, so I manhandled the steering to control the vehicle, and I got the vehicle to turn, barely missing 2 parked cars. If I wasnt strong enough to turn the wheels, there would have been damage to property and parked cars. The only light to come on was "battery saver mode" on the Driver info screen. Problem was a faulty battery, but in same hand, there should be a better system in the steering if the power fails in the vehicle. This problem happened in Canada, but there is much better response to dealing with issues from this organization in the USA.

Steering
Filed May 16, 2021OH

While operating my 2014 ram 1500 with approximately 76000 miles the power steering went out unexpectedly and without warning. There were no dash lights or indications of any problems with the steering system. Power steering was lost immediately Making it very difficult to steer and negotiate turns. I feel if this would have happened in the process of negotiating a turn it most likely would have resulted in a crash. I have not had the issue inspected or serviced at this time and no crash occurred.

Steering
Filed May 13, 202185,000 milesFL

STEERING WHEEL STICKS ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS . SPOKE TO MY MECHANIC HE ADVISED THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON RAM TRUCKS WITH THE ELECTRONICS ON THE POWER STEERING . HE TOLD US THERE ARE MULTIPLE RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE BETWEEN 2013 AND 2020. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND ALL THEY WOULD TELL ME IS MY VIN IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL . TOLD ME TO FIX MY TRUCK AND IF IT FALLS UNDER THE RECALL AT ANY TIME THEY WILL REIMBURSE ME . I DON'T 2800 DOLLARS TO PAY FOR IT ..

Steering
Filed May 12, 202141,000 milesAZ

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN THE POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT CAME UP AND THE STEERING WENT SO HARD I COULDN'T TURN IT, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR WHILE TURNING.

Power Train
Filed May 8, 202180,000 milesUT

I JUST LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW IT WASN'T THE CRANK CASE PCV IT WAS THE CAMSHAFT PCV THAT CONTROLS THE VACUUM SYSTEM!

Engine
Filed May 5, 202180,000 milesUT

THE IDLE DROPPED TO 550 RPM S (REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE) WHICH SHOULD BE 900 RPM AND THE ENGINE STALLED OUT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE CRANK CASE PCV (PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE). IT'S AN ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW IN THE PCV- IT'S WORKING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. THIS ALSO CAN CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS IN THE VACUM SYSTEM LIKE BRAKE FAILURE AND IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION, AND ENGINE OVER-HEATING.

Steering
Filed May 3, 202194,000 milesFL

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM GOES OUT WITH NO PRIOR WARNING WHILE DRIVING, LEADING TO LOCKING AND DIFFICULTY TO TURN WHEEL.

Steering
Filed Apr 29, 2021111,500 milesGA

WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK ON OLD GA2 A TWO LANE COUNTY MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING QUIT WITHOUT WARNING WHEN I WAS ENTERING A SWITCHBACK CURVE.THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ALMOST FORCED ME OFF THE THE ROAD. IT WAS PHYSICALLY ALL I COULD DO TO KEEP THE TRUCK ON THE ROAD. ANYONE WITH LESS UPPER BODY STRENGTH WOULD HAVE GONE OFF THE MOUNTAIN.

Engine
Filed Apr 29, 2021111,400 milesGA

WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON US411 WHICH IS A FAIRLY STRAIGHT TWO LANE PAVED ROAD IN GORDON COUNTY GA, I PULLED OUT TO PASS A SLOWER VEHICLE. WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS HIT 4500 THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE AND LOOSE POWER. NO CODES WERE THROWN AT THE TIME. I WAS FORCED TO SLOW TO BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT AND FOR SAFETY REASONS COULDN'T COMPLETE THE PASS. I PULLED OVER INTO THE SHOULDER AND THE TRUCK WAS EXPERIENCING A VERY ROUGH IDLE. I TURNED OF THE IGNITION AND ON RESTART THE ENGINE FELT AND SOUNDED NORMAL. I CONTINUED HOME. THE NEXT DAY I STARTED THE TRUCK AND IT THREW A CODE. I TOOK IT TO THE RAM DEALER, AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY SAID IT HAD A BAD CAM AND THE ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT.

Steering
Filed Apr 15, 202158,000 milesIL

POWER STEERING TENDS TO BE STIFF AT LOW SPEEDS AFTER VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP IT APPEARS TO SUBSIDE TIRES HAVE BEEN CHECKED SERPENTINE BELT HAS BEEN CHECKED FLUID HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED IN POWER STEERING PUMP WONDERING IF THERE IS ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS OF THIS I HAVE SEEN ONLINE THAT THERE HAS BEEN FOR THIS PARTICULAR YEAR

Steering
Filed Apr 14, 2021123,000 milesMI

POWER STEERING COMES IN AND OUT INTERMITTENTLY, STEERING WILL LOCK UP AND COME BACK ON INTERMITTENTLY. COULD BE A FATAL HAZARD WHEN COMIN OFF EXIT RAMPS AT HIGH SPEED AND OR TURNS OR SITUATIONS FOR STEERING TO BE CONSISTENT.

Steering
Filed Apr 13, 2021107,000 milesFL

OCCASIONALLY UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF, THEN TURNED BACK ON AGAIN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RECENTLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP AND VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE. RESTARTING THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMPROVE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT LOOKED UP THE VIN AND STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS COVERED UNDER 'EQUIPMENT SAFETY RECALL VB9/NHTSA 19E-077 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR.' THE DODGE/RAM DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CLAIMED THE PARTS USED IN THE VEHICLE WITH THIS VIN ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. VEHICLE MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 107,000 MILES. THE REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT THEY BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE 'EPS GEAR, RACK AND PINION.'

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 12, 202149,000 milesFL

I HEARD A NOTIFICATION TONE AND LOOKED SAW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO E AND THEN WARNING FLASHED "FUEL SENSOR FAIL". I CAN NOT BE THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS REPORTED THIS CAUSE IF YOU JUST GOOGLE "FUEL SENSOR FAIL" NO BRAND VEHICLE MENTIONED IN THE SEARCHED EVERYTHING AND COUNTLESS STORIES COME UP ABOUT PEOPLE WITH 4TH GEN RAM WITH THIS PROBLEM. RAM IS TOTALLY ANNOYING THIS PART THEY PUT ON THEIR TRUCKS THAT ARE DOOMED TO FAIL. IM HOPING MAYBE YOU CAN HELP MAKE THEM PUT A RECALL OUT ON THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

Steering
Filed Apr 12, 2021102,000 milesFL

FAILURE OF ELECTRIC STEERING RACK AND STEERING CONTROL MODULE WHILE UNDER WAY WITH NO WARNING. FAILURE IS NOW INTERMITTENT, CREATING A RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 8, 2021172,500 milesTN

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 50 MPH THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE WARNING LIGHT FLASHED SERVICE 4WD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND MANY OTHER WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND ELECTRONIC SELECTOR. AFTER STOPPING, WITHOUT POWER BRAKES WORKING, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. I ALLOWED TO TRUCK TO SIT, WITH FLASHERS ON, FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. AFTER THE 10 MINUTE WAIT, THE TRUCK STARTED AND SEEM TO DRIVE NORMALLY. I WENT DIRECTLY TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP (SHARP DODGE IN PULASKI, TN). THE TECHNICIAN WASN'T ABLE TO FIND A "CODE" RELATED TO THE SHUT DOWN. THEY ONLY FOUND INDICATIONS OF "VOLTAGE OVERLOAD" NOT FURTHER DEFINED. THIS OCCURRED ON APRIL 8, 2021 ON HWY 31A, APPROX 0600 HRS NEAR THE CITY OF PULASKI, TN 38478. NOTE:. THE ENGINE /LONG BLOCK WAS REPLACED BY THE SAME DEALER AT172000 AND UNDER MOPAR WARRANTY DUE TO INTERNAL ENGINE ISSUES INVOLVING #5 LIFTER AND DAMAGED CAM SHAFT.

Suspension
Filed Apr 7, 202189,000 milesCO

THE AIR SUSPENSION RANDOMLY STOPS WORKING. I PURCHASED TRUCK LESS THEN A YEAR AGO. I FIGURED IT WAS DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER WE GET IN COLORADO. HOWEVER I DROVE THE TRUCK TO FLORIDA. HALFWAY THERE THE SUSPENSION STOPS WORKING. MAKES A VERY BUMPY RIDE, AND VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND PAINFUL. ALSO I MANAGED TO GET PULLED OVER IN DALLAS AND ACCUSED OF A DUI BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A LANE. DUE TO THE SUSPENSION BEING MESSED UP. IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS

Steering
Filed Apr 4, 202195,000 milesMA

AT FIRST INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING LOSS BUT NOW COMPLETE FAILURE

Engine
Filed Mar 25, 2021145,000 milesAR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BAYIRD DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM OF WEST MEMPHIS (1901 S. SERVICE RD, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE THE TONER WHEEL WHICH WAS LINKED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V475000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED OUT OF POCKET BY THE DEALER. UPON RETURN OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL HUMMING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUE. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO PETRUS AUTO SALES (2350 US HIGHWAY 63 NORTH, STUTTGART, AR 72160) WHERE THE VEHICLE REMAINED UNREPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

Engine
Filed Mar 17, 2021126,000 milesMO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V475000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BLACKWELL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1660 W BUSINESS US HIGHWAY 60, DEXTER, MO 63841, (573) 624-8300) WHERE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER FROM 12/17/2020 TO 3/16/2021. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.

Engine
Filed Mar 15, 202143,000 milesCO

I HAD TO HAVE MY EXHAUST FLEX PIPE REPLACED PIPE CONNECTS ENGINE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM ON VEHICLES USING 3.0LITER ECODIESEL. THE PIPE DEGRADES AND STARTS LEAKING EXHAUST INTO THE CAB. ON LINE FORUMS DISCUSS THIS PROBLEM WITH ALL THE VEHICLES THAT USE THIS MOTOR. 2014 ALL THE WAY UP TO 2020 VEHICLES. THE COST FOR ME WAS $7,000.00 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THE COST ITSELF IS DIFFICULT FOR ANYONE TO COME UP WITH AND I WOULD ASSUME YOU WILL LOOK INTO THIS FURTHER. THIS IS HAPPENING AT VERY LOW MILEAGE, MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 43,000 MILES. SOME WITH MUCH LESS MILEAGE. PLEASE LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM AS A SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUE. THE EFFECT OF CARBONMONOXIDE POISONING AND TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS ARE HIGH AND WHAT IT DOES TO THE BRAIN. THE SMELL OF EXHAUST GETS INTO THE VEHICLES WEATHER MOVING OR STATIONARY. THANK YOU!

Steering
Filed Mar 11, 2021ME

POWER STEERING HAS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS TAKING THE EXIT TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY

Electrical System
Filed Mar 11, 2021100,000 milesTX

THE FUEL SENSOR FAILS CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO WORK AND MY GAS GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY. THIS CAN HAPPEN UPON STARTING MY TRUCK OR DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 75 MPH.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 8, 2021132,335 milesCT

MY CHECK AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TURNS ON RANDOMLY. I HAD THIS ISSUE FIXED LAST SUMMER AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A WIRING ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THIS ISSUE HAS UNDERLYING PROBLEMS.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 7, 2021TX

HAD STEERING HARNESS RECALL DOWN. NOW CLOCKSPRING GONE OUT. HORN CRUISE CONTROL EVIC SCREEN FROZEN. DEALER DID RECALL REPORTS NOT COVERED.

Steering
Filed Mar 4, 2021132,000 milesTX

POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT ON MY 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. IT LOCKED UP ON ME AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID THAT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY DODGE HAS NO RECALL ON THIS AS THE MORE I READ ABOUT IT, IT WAS COMMON ISSUE ON 2013,2014 AND 2015"S MODEL YEAR. TO ME THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN IT LOCKS UP YOU CANNOT STEER THE VEHICLE.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 1, 202141,000 milesIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BATTERY LIGHT SUDDENLY DISPLAYED BEFORE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE FAILED, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTATION, AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BOB POYNTER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF SEYMOUR LOCATED AT 1873 E TIPTON ST, SEYMOUR, IN 47274 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A FUSE IN THE ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED. THE FUSE WAS REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM WAS REPROGRAMMED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

EngineCrash
Filed Mar 1, 2021FL

ENGINE CYLINDER MISFIRES. ENGINE BLOCK 5,6,(7,8). MANY REPORTED 170 K MILEAGE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ALL REPLACED PARTS DID NOTHING SOLVE ISSUE. I STILL OWE $26,000 ON A 2014 - BEING TOLD TO PUT A NEW ENGINE NO REVERSAL OF SHOWN MILEAGE AFTER REPLACEMENT. NEW ENGINE $6 K USED ENGINE $5 K. I'M A SINGLE MOM STUCK TRYING TO KEEP MY CREDIT UP.

Engine
Filed Feb 26, 202166,400 milesMN

THE PLASTIC OIL COOLER/FILTER HOUSING CRACKED AND IS LEAKING OIL ON MY RAM TRUCK WITH V6 PENTASTAR ENGINE. THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS PART ASSEMBLY FOR SEVERAL+ YEARS ALREADY. IT CRACKED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO ALONG WITH SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATE DURING THE COLD WEATHER THAT A GOOD PORTION OF THE UNITED STATES WENT THROUGH. AS OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 THERE WAS AN ESTIMATED 37,700 BACK ORDERS AS PER A DEALERSHIP SERVICE TECH ON THIS PART AND AS FAR AS I KNOW THIS IS JUST THE FACTORY OEM PART FROM DEALERS, IT DOESN'T INCLUDE THE AFTER MARKET PART WHICH IS ALSO UNAVAILABLE AND ON BACK ORDER EVERYWHERE! NO ONE HAS THIS PART. IT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE BY THE MIDDLE OF MARCH, MAYBE, THE DEALERS ARE UNSURE. A LOT OF WEBSITES SAY THEY HAVE IT UNTIL YOU CALL THEM OR THEY SAY T WILL BE SHIPPED IN MARCH OR APRIL, BUT WHO REALLY KNOWS THAT FOR SURE. THERE IS A LONG HISTORY OF THIS PART HAVING PROBLEMS AND THE CONSUMER HAVING TO FIX AND PAY FOR THE AUTOMAKERS BAD PART AND THAT NEEDS TO STOP! AS OF RIGHT NOW THERE ARE SOME 37,700+ THAT HAVE AN OIL LEAK AND MORE THAN LIKELY CANNOT EVEN DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM AND POSSIBLY HAVING TO RENT OR BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE TO GET TO WORK AND WHATEVER ELSE THEY NEED TO USE IT FOR WHICH IS MORE MONEY OUT OF THE CONSUMERS POCKET. RIGHT NOW I CANNOT DRIVE MY TRUCK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN I WILL GET A PART FOR IT. GO ONLINE AND LOOK THIS PROBLEM UP AND YOU WILL FIND A LOT OF COMPLAINTS

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 25, 202154,000 milesIL

UPON FUELING VEHICLE TO THE FULL POSITION AFTER RUNNING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IT'S BELIEVED THAT THE FLOAT WITHIN THE GAS TANK HAS A WEAR SPOT ON THE SYSTEM. AFTER FUEL LEVEL GETS TO THE THREE-QUARTER FULL POSITION ENGINE LIGHT GOES OUT.

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