2012 RAM 1500 Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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ENGINE
92 complaints
The vehicle finally became inoperable at 119,000 miles due to lifter failure. Lifter issues started when the vehicle had about 106,000 miles on it. There were multiple misfire and gas mileage became worse. There was a loud ticking noise coming from the engine as well. Vehicle has been well maintained and only 1 owner, purchased new. With the lifter failure, this caused damage to the camshaft and which led to an excess amount of metal shavings to be spread throughout the engine. The vehicle ultimately had to get a engine replacement because of the excess metal shavings in the engine.
Aug 01, 2025
The engine has lifters ticking when cold and a loss of power during operation. The engine hesitates during driving at different times and runs rough. There is no warning before this happens and no warning lights/sensors activated. The truck only has 76k miles on it.
May 15, 2025
The engine has this ticking sound that has progressively gotten louder and now the engine shakes. My truck has turned off multiple times in traffic at a random and I would presume it’s from a failing engine.
Apr 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a red light, upon starting to drive and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Apr 08, 2025
The exhaust manifold bolts Broken causing it to leak ,tick.
Jun 03, 2024
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
69 complaints
The truck was sitting at home in the driveway (untouched) for 3 days. Suddenly smoke began to appear from under the hood and within minutes, the engine compartment burst into flames. Because of the fire, smoke and water damage, the vehicle was considered a total loss by the insurance company. The fire marshal advised that the fire started in the vicinity of the passenger side starter battery. It is thought the fire originated from the battery or the grid heater relay that is very near the passenger side battery. The fire also damaged a nearby RV that experienced smoke and heat damage. It was a very intense fire. There were no open recalls on this vehicle and no recent maintenance work performed.
Dec 08, 2024
Vehicle has presented multiple electrical problems which I understand is caused by the TIPM module which controls all electrical components in the vehicle. I have replaced the vehicle battery on 5 occasions over the past 5 or 6 years. One reason is the fuel pump fails to shut-off after the vehicle is turned off and continously cycles fuel until the battery is drained. Secondly, the ignition module is faulty and presents a safety risk to the vehicle occupants and the public's safety as the power to the vehicle cuts off while in operation at various level of speed to include highway speeds.The vehicle becomes disabled when it hits a road bump or while making a turn, making it hard to maneuver and may cause operator to lose control of the vehicle and crash with other vehicles, objects or people.
Jun 04, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off while driving over a bump in the road. The vehicle taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 204,000.
Mar 29, 2024
Fuse box caught on fire while driving
Feb 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the electronics in the vehicle behaved erratically and the vehicle lost all motive power. After restarting the vehicle, it seemed to return to normal functionality but has since become a regular occurrence. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the TIPM. The contact stated that the TIPM had been replaced three weeks prior. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 14V530000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Aug 11, 2023
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AIR BAGS
52 complaints
Warning light on air bags stays lit will not go out according the other trucks of the same year and make where I worked this light does this on most of them it has been on for over a year
Jul 16, 2023
I had a recall, R36 - NHTSA Recall #15V-459, completed in 2015 for my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. However, currently, the same issues associated with that recall is causing my Air Bag warning light to turn on. This is surely a safety issue. By the recommendation of Mopar/Stellantis Customer Care, I had it diagnosed by the dealer and was told I have to pay for the cost to repair. I believe this same issue, Clock Spring malfunction, is the same as the recall and should be fixed and the cost to repair not be incurred by the owner. Expired warranty, completed recall, etc. shouldn't be a factor if the same problem is happening, hence the recall.
Jan 09, 2023
Air BAG LIGHT IS ON
Dec 06, 2021
MY AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT HAS BEEN CUT DUE TO THE SEAT BEING MOVED BACK AND FORTH. THE HARNESS WAS ROUTED ABOVE THE TRACK ON THE SEAT AND OVER TIME IT GOT CUT AND OR UNPLUGGED AS THE WIRE WAS TOO SHORT. I HAVE TO HAVE THE WHOLE SYSTEM REPLACED IN ORDER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THERE HAS BEEN 7 DIFFERENT EMAILS SENT TO CHRYSLER DODGE IN MICHIGAN WITH A COUPLE OF RETURN RESPONSES. I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET AND TIME TO HAVE THIS ISSUE TRY TO BE RESOLVED ON LOCAL LEVEL AND NOW IT HAS GONE FAR BEYOND WHAT I CAN DO AND NEEDS TO BE ESCALATED AS THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM. THE AIR BAG HARNESS NOT BEING CONNECTED WILL CAUSE IT NOT TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT OR MAYBE MALFUNCTION AND DEPLOY DURING DRIVING. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND NEEDS TO BE HANDLED. *LN *JS
Aug 28, 2020
IT WAS BELOW 25 DEGREES WHEN I GOT UP THIS MORNING SO THE WINDOW HAD ICE ON IT. I STARTED MY TRUCK TO DEFROST THE WINDOW. I OPENED THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT MY BAG IN AND WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR THE AIRBAG WENT OFF. I SEE OTHER TRUCKS SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR HAVE HAD ISSUES BUT MY VIN SAYS THAT THERE IS NOT AN AIRBAG ISSUE WITH MY TRUCK. I BEG TO DIFFER; SO NOW IT WILL COST $1100 TO FIX IT AND I AM WORRIED THAT THE OTHER AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY WITH ME DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE.
Feb 27, 2020
+ 47 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
49 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormally loud howling and winding sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The sound had progressed over time. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the rear axle pin was faulty and might have caused the wheels to lock up. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Nov 17, 2025
Differential making scraping sound, points to the pinion gear having a problem.
Oct 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off with unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted immediately after the failure; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle would no longer immediately restart after the failure. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times before the vehicle eventually restarted. The contact used a code reader to determine the cause of the failure but was unable to diagnose the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the failure was likely related to a defective fuel pump relay. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 310,000.
Sep 06, 2024
Truck switched off, immediately switched back on, all dash lights flashed, transmission was in manual mode and showed in 6 gear. This happened four times within a 2 week period while turning slightly to the right and under light acceleration. My truck has been in a reputable repair shop for over a week and the technicians can't find out what's wrong. No computer codes were recorded.
Jun 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated he depressed the brake pedal desperately and shifted the vehicle into park and then restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuse box was replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the ignition module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Mar 08, 2023
+ 44 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
34 complaints
While driving my Ram truck at approximately 55 MPH, the front gas tank strap failed, causing the front portion of the fuel tank to drop below the vehicle’s body. Upon inspection, I found that the strap securing the tank had detached from its connection point on the frame. The failed part is available for inspection upon request. This incident presented a serious safety hazard to myself and others on the road, as the entire fuel tank could have separated from the vehicle, creating a significant risk of fire or collision. The issue was reported to a local dealership, which advised me to contact Dodge. Dodge acknowledged the issue but stated there is no warranty coverage or recall, and that any repair would be at my expense. No formal inspection has been performed other than my own, and I have implemented a temporary repair to secure the tank. There were no warning lights or prior symptoms before the failure. The only indication was a loud clunking noise followed by the sound of the strap repeatedly striking the drivetrain.
Oct 22, 2025
I noticed while looking underneath my vehicle the front fuel tank strap was no longer attached. Further inspection show the frame had rusted enough that the fuel tank strap is no longer attachable. I noticed a recall (U04 / NHTSA 18V-160) was available however my VIN shows no record of this recall being available. So no dealer will assist me with it although my vehicle meets all of the prerequisites the recall states. Currently undriveable due to safety concerns.
Oct 15, 2025
Front gas tank strap pulled out from (rusted)-frame. Dropping front of (full) gas tank inches from road. I’m told there was an extended warranty for the issue. That I never received notice of. It has since expired. I found recall - U04/NHTSA 18V-160 That I’m also told doesn’t apply to my vehicle. Odd that the extended warranty would have. But the recall doesn’t?
Sep 05, 2025
While driving down the highway I hit a bump then got a severe grinding noise in my 2012 Ram 1500. I pulled over and found the front gas tank strap had pulled out of the welded frame bracket for the fuel tank strap. The strap was not broken, the front fuel tank frame bracket had rusted out. The front fuel tank bracket which is welded to the frame needs to be repaired so the fuel tank strap will be held securely. The grinding I heard was the front fuel tank strap that had become detached was rubbing on the driveshaft.
Jun 10, 2025
Fuel tank strap came loose from frame
Mar 24, 2025
+ 29 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
34 complaints
My headlights (specifically on the driver side) keeps going out randomly. I have replaced the high and low beam bults 3 times and the wiring harness twice. I can be driving down the road and they it will go out and 10 minutes later it will just come back on all on it's on. I looked on all of the Dodge discussion forums and this seems to be a very common issue with this make/model of the Dodge Ram 1500 I recieve no error messages on my dash console telling me that this has occurred. However, every other bulb that has ever went out gave an error on the dash.
Sep 29, 2023
I went out to start my truck and there was only one headlight working. After replacing the left driver's side bulb multiple times and it still didn't work I had a mechanic look at it and he figured out it was a wiring connector problem.
Dec 11, 2021
THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON PERIODICALLY SOMETIMES WHEN YOUR DRIVING DONE THE ROAD IT FLICKERS AND GOES OFF WE HAVE TRIED REPLACEMENTS PARTS AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES
Sep 30, 2020
FOR YEARS NOW, WHILE DRIVING, SOME OF MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS WOULD BE OFF, BUT NOT ALL OF THE TIME. NOW ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE OFF EXCEPT FOR THE SPEEDOMETER. I CAN'T SEE THE GAS GAGE OR TACHOMETER OR TEMPERATURE READINGS. THIS DOESN'T MATTER IF I AM STOPPED OR MOVING.
Sep 08, 2018
PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR, COVER AROUND SEAM DRY ROTTED, PLASTIC COVER THEN CHROME COVER BLEW OFF.
Apr 15, 2018
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SERVICE BRAKES
29 complaints
The brake line broke on my Dodge truck and all the brake fluid leaked out. Fortunately this didn't happen while driving on the highway. I discovered no brakes when I got in the vehicle to leave. I have a long driveway. As I was driving the slight grade down to the main road, I hit the brakes and they went to the floor. I was able to turn around in my yard before all the brake fluid was gone and get the truck back to my barn. I got under the truck and took a picture. I discovered that the brakes had rusted and leaked out the fluid. No one has inspected it or confirmed it. The truck is not safe to drive and sitting in my barn
Jul 17, 2025
I have had to have the ABS and HCU modules replaced twice. This is a known issue and Fiat Chrysler is only repairing and reimbursing 2017 to 2018 trucks. Both of my repairs were at Dodge dealerships and are documented.
Feb 26, 2025
In approximately 2019 I received multiple warning lights including "Serv 4WD", TCS disabled, and ABS warning lights. Had it looked at by the dealer who replaced wheel sensors and performed diagnostics. All lights cleared exept TCS disabled warning which is indicationg that the TCS system is not functioning and has a collateral effect of the cruise control not being able to turn on. I have paid to have this remaining indication diagnosed on two different occasions, each leading to a dealership recommendation to replace the Hydraulic Control Unit / ABS Module at a cost of approximately $1500 and a wait for backordered parts exceeding one year - all with no guarantee of this fixing the problem. My truck has been in this condition for about 5 years now. A quick Google search will show that there have been multiple instances of faults of this type affecting the HCU/ABS modules with the problem becoming particularly prevalent in the 2017-2018 model years. Thousands of complaints have been submitted and Class Action Lawsuits started, but it appears FCA has yet to adequately address this potential safety issue caused by a defective part that is known to them.
Jun 25, 2024
As I was driving and started to come to a stop, my brakes lost all pressure. I was able to safely stop on the side of the road. When I checked the vehicle, I found that the rear driver side brake line had been severed due to it rubbing against the wheel. I checked the passenger side and saw the same mark, but the line has not been severed yet.
Apr 13, 2024
When driving at parking lot speeds on extremely hot days and/or a lot of in town driving, brakes not responding and brake pedal will go to the floor. Have ran a stop sign and came close to rear ending other vehicles at red lights. Dealer replaced rear brakes (Calipers, Rogers & Pads) Problem still exist and is currently back at Dealership. They can't find anything wrong.
Aug 16, 2021
+ 24 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
29 complaints
As a number of customers have complained about i have a 2012 RAM and I have the tick on the right side.why is there no recall on this problem , it's in the dealership know going to cost over 1,000 to fix something should be done about this thay won't have to worry about selling me another one
Aug 14, 2023
When using iPhone through Bluetooth connect it stops working and then freezes. You have to shut the vehicle off wait for a few minutes and then turn vehicle back on. When I say it freezes it makes the whole radio unusable.
May 22, 2023
Shifter slips out of gear unexpectedly at times (eg. drive to neutral) while driving and without cause. Unable to place it in park at times as well. We attempted to fix the problem, but a necessary part (gearshift cable) is discontinued and cannot be located anywhere. The truck is not safe and cannot pass a safety inspection and cannot be repaired.
Aug 24, 2021
RAM 1500 EXPRESS 2012, LACK OF CABIN AIR FILTER CAUSES DIRT TO ACCUMULATE IN THE A/C EVAPORATOR CORE, WICH COMBINED WITH THE MOISTURE CAUSED BY THE NORMAL USE OF THE A/C CAUSED ACCELERATED CORROSION IN THE EVAPORATOR CORE CAUSING A/C GASES LEAK INSIDE THE CABIN WICH WENT TO THE ATMOSPHERE. ITS A DESIGN FLAW FOR WICH I CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE IF THERES A RECALL FOR AND RECIVED A NEGATIVE ANSWER, I HAD TO PAY 402 DOLLARS TO BUY A REPLACEMENT AND 33 DOLLAR MODIFICATION KIT TO ADD A CABIN FILTER. THE GAS LEAK OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO A TOOL STORE TO GET TOOLS FOR MY JOB AND HEARD SOME NOISE LIKE A LEAK AND FELT DIZZY SO I WENT AHEAD AND OPENED THE WINDOWS TO BREATH FRESH AIR BECAUSE THE GAS LEAK MADE ME FEEL SICK SO I DAD TO STOP, ALL FREON LEAKED WITHIN MINUTES. I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIX THIS KNOWN ISSUE BECAUSE AFTER LOOKING ONLINE FOR AIR FILTERS FOR THAT YEAR WICH BY DESIGN DON'T HAVE IT I WAS SHOWN MODIFICATION KITS FROM A LOT OF DIFERENT SITES SO ITS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE WICH I FEEL THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. LEAK ON OLD EVAPORATOR CAN BE SEEN ON THE PICTURE AS A STAIN, CLEARLY ON THE MORE DIRTY SIDE OF THE EVAPORATOR. THANK YOU .
Jan 20, 2020
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOSES TOTAL POWER CAUSING LOSS OF TOTAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS I WAS ROUDING A CURVE VEHICLE LOSS TOTAL POWER CAUSING ME TO LOSE TOTAL CONTROL OF VEHICLE IN RETURN CAUSIN ME TO HIT A BANK AND FLIP UPSIDE DOWN ON STREET. VEHICLE WOULD LOSE TOTAL POWER AT ANY GIVEN TIME WITH NO EXPLANATION. VEHICLE LOSS TOTAL POWER NUMEROUS TIMES ALMOST CAUSING NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS.*DT *TR
Jul 15, 2019
+ 24 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
25 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle, followed by the sound of metal striking the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the fuel tank strap had detached from the vehicle due to extensive corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000
Sep 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 50 MPH, there was an abnormal thud coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that his son was unaware of a warning light being illuminated and continued driving to his destination. The contact was informed that the vehicle muffler might have fallen off the vehicle. The contact drove to his son's workplace and inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware that the right front strap of the fuel tank had detached from the body of the vehicle and was touching the ground. The fuel tank was no longer properly secured to the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence. The contact called a dealer and was informed that there had been a manufacturer program to cover the repair of the fuel tank straps due to rust however, the vehicle was not covered under the program. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Jul 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an extremely loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a front detached fuel tank strap and a rear fractured fuel tank strap. The contact was advised that the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a front detached fuel tank strap and a rear fractured fuel tank strap. The contact was advised that the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Jun 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that while driving over a speed bump, the gas gasket detached. The vehicle was temporarily repaired using a rope and then taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics for repair however, the repairs were unavailable. The local dealer advised the contact the vehicle could not be diagnosed or repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) because the recall was no longer active and had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
May 05, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the fuel tank strap had detached. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that two of the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Apr 24, 2025
+ 20 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
16 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while starting the vehicle, after releasing the key fob, the vehicle stalled. The contact taped the key to the side of the vehicle to start. The contact stated that once the key fob was taped, the windows failed to roll up, the indicators failed to function as intended, the heater and A/C failed to operate as needed, and the hazard lights were inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Oct 31, 2025
-Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) malfunctioned while driving and randomly shut the engine off. The component is available for inspection. -The vehicle immediately loses power and power steering. At high speeds or an intersection could cause a crash. -Research online has indicated that these are known to cause issues after a period of time where the contacts wear out. -The vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. -There were no warning lamps or messages. The only other symptoms of the problem prior was an immediate shutdown of the engine after starting at random instances.
Aug 04, 2023
Wireless ignition module fails to maintain connection with key fob inserted. Looses power on highway if I hit a bump. Dealer will not address the issue. Door locks are also now not functioning. Am assuming it is the trash TIPM in this 2012 ram 1500 chrysler installed. This whole 2012 ram should be recalled totally unsafe vehicle to have my 5 year old and 5 month old in.
Jan 12, 2022
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY, INTERSTATE, OR STREET OCCASIONALLY THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING NO LIGHTS IF OPERATING AT NIGHT TIME AND NO POWER STEERING AND GAUGE CLUSTER IS ALSO OFF. AFTER PULLING OVER AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE AND JIGGLING THE IGNITION KEY AND TURNING IGNITION KEY TO START THE VEHICLE THEN IT WILL START AND RUN NORMALLY UNTIL THE NEXT INCIDENT ACCRUES. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE IGNITION ON THESE PARTICULAR VEHICLES GO BAD FOR WHATEVER REASON AND LOSE CONTACT WHICH TURNS THE VEHICLE OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANYTIME. ON MY VEHICLE IT DOESN'T ACCRUE ALL THE TIME BUT ENOUGH TO MAKE IT VERY UNSAFE. MY VEHICLE JUST TURNED 59,000 MILES AND HAVEN'T HAD ANY ISSUES UNTIL NOW.
Feb 23, 2021
MY 2012 RAM 1500 IS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE WIN MODULE AND WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY GIVEN TIME. IT WILL SOMETIMES NOT START AND IT HAS DIED ON ME ON THE INTERSTATE RUNNING 55MPH+. THE WIN MODULE HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER MODELS OF CHRYSLER DODGE MODELS BUT NOT THE RAM. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE OFTEN TIMES I HAVE MY CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE AND I LOOSE STEERING WHEN IT SHUTS OFF. I'VE READ IN NUMEROUS FORUMS AND TALKED WITH OTHER WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE GOTTEN NO WHERE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. I WOULD LIKE THIS SAFETY ISSUE TO BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE ME AND MY CHILDREN OR SOMEONE ELSE IS SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS SIMPLE YET VERY EXPENSIVE FIX AT OWNERS COST.
Dec 28, 2020
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
16 complaints
Fuel pump won’t shut off when car is turned off, I had to pull out fuel pump fuse because my battery kept getting drain, I’ve had difficulty starting and it’s only been a month since I bought this car,I’ve had to buy a bypass cable to temporarily fix the issue, this has happen to so many people, there should be a recall on the timp failing
Mar 23, 2025
TIPM failure. Vehicle fails to start ("crank, no start" or it acts likes it's out of gas) and/or fuel pump continues pumping after turning the vehicle off (draining battery).The vehicle stalls while driving which has created very unsafe conditions. There has been recalls on other dodge vehicles with same problem. This needs to be a uniform recall on all affected vehicles.
Oct 16, 2024
Shut off vehicle and fuel pump kept running. Tapped on Totally Integrated Power Managment module and stuck relay corrected, so the fuel pump shut off. Found a safety recall (Safety Recall R09/NHTSA 15v-115) for stuck relay in TIPM on same year Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee. A quick search of many automotive enthusiast forums indicates this issue is common in my particular year, make, and model vehicle as well. I believe this recall should be expanded to include all Dodge products using similar TIMP/Fuel Relay configurations. It is very likely this relay could have been stuck off, while driving causing an unexpected engine shutdown. In my case I was lucky it was stuck on.
Jul 23, 2024
The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) system installed in 2009-2012 Ram vehicles is prone to premature failure, resulting in the sudden cessation of the fuel pump while the vehicle is in operation. This critical malfunction poses significant safety hazards, including the potential for collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, or stationary objects. Despite the persistence of this issue over several years, no official recall has been initiated to address it. Furthermore, in an attempt to mitigate the TIPM's failure and maintain continuous fuel pump operation, some individuals have resorted to unauthorized modifications, commonly referred to as "Jerry rigging," by bypassing the system with improvised wiring to maintain a constant "hot status." However, this makeshift solution introduces additional risks, including the heightened potential for serious fires due to the bypassed safety mechanisms. Given the severity of these safety concerns and the absence of a comprehensive recall, there is a pressing need for the manufacturer to take decisive action to rectify the TIPM system's deficiencies and ensure the safety of affected vehicles and their occupants.
Feb 18, 2024
The TIPM is failing in several areas... Starter, fuel pump and passenger compartment heater. This seems to be a common problem and Ram has never been held accountable... This plastic box and wires that should cost under a hundred dollars to replace is being sold on line between $500 and $1500 The manufacturer also has a built in design flaw where the electrical auto start function is disabled if the consumer has to replace the battery. They must pay a dealer to reprogram the truck to auto start... Seems like Dodge new they would be robbing the public on both of these items...
Dec 14, 2023
+ 11 more complaints for this component
STEERING
14 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel made a low winding sound. The vehicle lost power steering functionality without warning. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle to regain power steering functionality. The failure occurred 3 times. The contact stated that her spouse replaced the power steering pump. The contact learned that the power steering pump was already replaced once before purchasing the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
Aug 23, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER STATED WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, HE SAW THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MEND THE TIE ROD AND DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER MOREHART MURPHY REGIONAL AUTO CENTER (31 PARKER AVE, DURANGO, CO 81303, (970) 247-2121) AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED HER SON REPAIRED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD AND STEERING LINKAGE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V350000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,00.
Jan 06, 2021
2012 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. *LD *TR
Apr 02, 2019
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HIT A BUMP WHILE IN A CURVE, THE FRONT END SUDDENLY JUMPS OVER/WOBBLES. NEARLY CROSSED INTO THE NEXT LANE SEVERAL TIMES. THIS WAS ON I-20 EAST BOUND BETWEEN 285 AND 75/85. SEVERAL CURVES WITH RUTS/BUMPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THEM.
Mar 25, 2017
THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME OF A RECALL THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN TO REPLACE THE PARTS DEFECTIVE. SHE MADE ME AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN AND HAVE IT DONE IN ABOUT A WEEK. THE FOLLOWING WEEK I RECEIVED A CALL FROM HER STATING THAT THE PARTS HAD NOT CAME IN. SHE HAD LAUGHED ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET PARTS SHE HAD BEEN ORDERING. TOLD ME SHE WOULD CALL ME WHEN SHE GOT THEM IN. NEVER TELLING ME THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE RECALL. THAT IT WAS FATALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I RECEIVED DOCUMENTATION FOR THE RECALL AND CALLED TO SEE WHAT WOULD BE DONE TO REMEDY IT. WAS GUARANTEED TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT SINCE THEY COULD ONLY PUT ME IN ANOTHER VEHICLE IF THEY WERE GOING TO BE REQUIRED TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT. I HAD A WRECK THE FOLLOWING WEEK. LOST CONTROL COMING HOME EASTER. I AM 100% DISABLED AND HANDICAPPED FROM A DEBILITATING SPINAL DISEASE. I THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING WAS GOING OUT FROM A WRECK I HAD THE END OF DECEMBER. I HAD MY REPAIR WORK DONE AT THE SAME BODY SHOP. THEY ASSURED ME THE HOSES AND PUMP WERE REPLACED BUT IT DRIVES LIKE IT HAS NO POWER STEERING. KEEP IN MIND I'M A WIDOW TO AN ACTIVE DUTY HUSBAND I LOST. MOTHER OF 2. THE DEALERSHIP ASSURED ME SO I PUT MY TRUST INTO THEM. I NOW HAVE A VEHICLE THAT'S HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IT WILL NEVER BE RIGHT. I'M COMPLETELY DEVASTATED.
Apr 23, 2016
+ 9 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
12 complaints
Weak metal that the running boards are secured to. Reinforcement plates need installed on both driver and passer sides.
Sep 03, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The side step detached from the vehicle's driver side of the vehicle while the contact was attempting to enter the vehicle. The bolts that were attaching the component had completely rusted through causing the failure. As a result, the contact sustained a injured knee during their fall. Medical attention was not sought. The dealer was contacted but had not inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that there was no recall. There was a warranty related repair however the vehicle was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
Mar 21, 2022
WHEN DRIVING TODAY MY FUEL TANK FELL DOWN BECAUSE THE STRAP PULLED OUT OF THE FRAME. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ON2012 RAM PICKUPS BUT NOT MY VIN NUMBER. WAS WONDERING IF MY TRUCK COULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL
Apr 10, 2021
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. UPON WASHING THE CAB WITH A LOWER PRESSURE GARDEN HOSE A LARGE HOLE FORMED IN THE BACK CORNER OF THE CAB. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION IT APPEARS TO BE RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. I CHECK THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAB AND SEE THAT THE PAINT IS BADLY BUBBLED UP INDICATING RUST UNDER THE PAINT ON THAT SIDE AS WELL. THE CLEAR COAT WAS STILL INTACT IN BOTH PLACES. I WOULD'VE EXPECTED TO CAB TO OUTLAST THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THAT'S NOT THE CASE. THIS TRUCK LOOKS SHOW ROOM FLOOR NEW AND HAS NEVER EVEN BEEN TO THE SALT BELT.
May 20, 2019
THE OIL PAN ON MY VEHICLE IS RUSTING OUT. I THINK THIS IS DUE TO FAULTY MATERIALS. THIS VEHICLE IS 6 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS 75,702 MILES AS OF THIS WRITING. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY AND THEIR POSITION WAS THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES LEFT ON THE VEHICLE.
Dec 19, 2018
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. IT WILL HESITATE TO ACCELERATE WHEN NORMALLY PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE. I HAVE TO FLOOR IT HEADING INTO FREEWAY ENTRANCES, UP HILLS OR PICKING UP SPEED OVER 40MPH. ONCE IT RESPONDS AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS IT OVER ACCELERATES JERKS AND BUCKLES THEN STRUGGLES TO KEEPS A STEADY SPEED. IT'S A DAILY SAFETY HAZARD MERGING INTO FREEWAYS COUSING OTHER DRIVERS TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN OR HAVE TO CHANGE LANES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.
Jul 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE COMPLAINANT BELIEVES THE PCM SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED/FLASHED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: V08 HOWEVER, SINCE THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED THE CONTACT HAS NOTICED A HESITATION IN VEHICLE RESPONSE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ARRIGO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM WEST PALM BEACH LOCATED AT 6500 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411, (561) 282-1545, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THERE WAS CURRENTLY NO UPDATED SOFTWARE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. PIIR=Y. AH
Jul 10, 2019
MY TRUCK WILL STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN BE PUSHED AND IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE TRUCK LOSES POWER. A RED ELECTRIC BOLT APPEARS. THE TRUCK BECOMES INOPERABLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT WILL SUDDENLY REGAIN POWER. I HAVE SEARCHED FOR ANSWERS AND MANY PEOPLE ARE CLAIMING TO HAVE THE SAME PROBELEM.
Dec 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND BECAME STUCK. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER AND HEADLIGHTS WERE DAMAGED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
Jul 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE SAME SPEED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON MAY 7, 2018. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
May 10, 2018
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8 complaints
Failure of fuel pump relay on above listed 2012 Ram 1500 at 69,999 miles. Current repair requires replacement of entire TIPM module (at a cost of $1,000 to 2,000) as this relay is soldered to the circuit board deep inside the module, making it nearly impossible to cost effectively replace this critical $10.00 part. Of note, the TIPM installed in this vehicle has 10 slots (9 relays installed and 1 open slots) for "replaceable" relays under the cover. Of these replaceable relays at least 2 (blower motor and park lamp) are less critical with one empty slot available. Further a safety recall was issued in December of 2014 (Safety Recall P54/14V530 Fuel Pump Relay) for 2011 models of the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee, but no other models despite that the same or very similar designed TIPM's are used in virtually all Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles along with many VW models. If this was a SAFETY ISSUE for select 2011 models, why not the other vehicles using the same or similar TIPM's. Further experience has shown that the Chrysler fix tends to have a high failure rate also. Suggestion: Recall all vehicles with TIPM's which have soldered in Relays, for replacement with a re-designed part which allows for all the relays that can be readily replaced. Further consideration in the design of a new part should include the minimization or elimination of multiple points of failure (is a relay really necessary on a circuit?).
Aug 11, 2022
TIPM is sending intermittent signal to fuel pump relay cause truck to stall at highway speeds.
Nov 28, 2021
POWER WINDOWS WORKED WEN THEY WANTED TO . WHILE DRIVING ALL WARNING LIGHTS WOULD FLASH ON IN THE CLUSTER LIKE I TURNED THE KEY OFF THEN ON . TRUCK KEPT RUNNING . STARTED GETTING HARD TO START . ONCE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS . NOW IT DOESN'T START AT ALL . HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE TIPM . I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE RAM TRUCKS .
Feb 14, 2021
WITH THE COLD WEATHER, IT'S NOT CRANKING. I HAD A NEW BATTERY AND STARTER INSTALLED AND IT STILL DOESN'T CRANK UNLESS IT'S IN NEUTRAL AND I PRESS THE FUEL PEDDLE. IF IT SETS FOR TOO LONG IN COLD, I HAVE TO REPEAT THE PROCESS AND NO LONGER AM ABLE TO USE REMOTE START AND SOMETIMES HAVE TO BE JUMPED OFF.
Feb 01, 2021
I STARTED TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE TRUCK AS IT WOULD NOT START IN THE MORNINGS WHEN I WAS TRYING TO GO TO WORK. I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. SHORTLY AFTER THAT, MY BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD MOST MORNINGS. I REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT STILL THE PROBLEMS CONTINUED. THE TRUCK STARTED TO LOSE POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC. HE TOLD ME THAT THE TIPM WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM TO HAVE IT FIXED. I HAVE DRIVEN THE TRUCK LESS THAT 7000 MILES SINCE I PURCHASED IT. AFTER SPEAKING WITH FCA, THEY SAY THAT THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING TO HELP OUT BECAUSE THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I WANT TO KNOW WHY A RECALL WAS NEVER PUT IN PLACE AND ENACTED BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY I'M HAVING TO PAY $1794.03 OUT OF POCKET FOR THE FAULTS OF THE MANUFACTURER PF THE VEHICLE.
May 30, 2019
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaints
THE TRUCK SHUTS DOWN WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING, NO CODES COME UP,YOU STILL HAVE RADIO PLAYING AND AIR, ITS LIKE YOU TURNED IT OFF ,IT DOES START BACK, THIS HAPPENS RANDOM, I WAS LUCKY AN ACCIDENT HASN'T OCCURRED YET, I BELIEVE IT'S THE IGNITION SWITCH,I ALSO NOTICED THAT IF YOU TOUCH THE KEY IT WILL SHUT OFF BUT STILL BE IN THE OPERATION MODE
Apr 28, 2021
GEAR SHIFT INDICATORS GO OUT FROM TIME TO TIME RADIO VOLUME COMES ON AND GOES OFF CONSISTENTLY ENGINE VALVE NOISE ARE TICKING SOUND VIBRATION AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS EVEN AFTER 3 DIFFERENT TIRE BALENCES
Apr 06, 2020
I HAVE A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 THAT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREETS OR TURNING AND SOMETIMES WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. IT STARTED A COUPLE YEARS AGO BUT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I PUT MY VIN # IN AND THERE IS NO RECALL WHICH THERE SHOULD BE AFTER READING THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CUSTOMERS THAT'S HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I WOULD LIKE THIS PROBLEM TO BE FIXED WITHOUT MYSELF HAVING TO PAY FOR THIS. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS TRUCK.
Dec 01, 2019
I GOT INTO THE CAB OF MY TRUCK AND IT SMELLED WET. I LOOKED UP AT HEAD LINER AND SAW THAT IT WAS WATER STAINED. I LOOKED ON DODGERAMFORUM AND SAW THAT OTHERS HAD EXPERIENCED THIS. MOST SUSPECTED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ABOVE THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO BE LEAKY. I REMOVED THE THIRD LIGHT FROM MY VEHICLE. IT WAS WET AND THE BULB BLOWN OUT. I STUCK MY HAND INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER SHELLS OF THE CAB AND IT WAS WET. I TOOK THE ASSEMBLY TO LODI CDJR, WHO TOLD ME THE GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. THEY WERE SELLING THE REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY AT $22.70 SO THAT PEOPLE COULD QUICKLY MAKE THE REPAIR. RECALL? NO. SOMEWHERE I LEARNED THAT SEVERAL YEAR MODELS WERE AFFECTED, INCLUDING MY OTHER VEHICLE, A 2014 DODGE RAM EXPRESS. SO I BOUGHT ANOTHER REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL ON IT. I ASKED IF THEY WOULD COVER THE COST. HE SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME, BUT NEVER DID. A FEW WEEKS LATER, I OPENED THE GLOVE BOX OF THE 2012 TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON SOME OF MY PAPERS. I LOOKED UP INTO THE GLOVE BOX AND SAW RUSTED WIRES. I THINK THE WATER DRAINED FROM THE TOP OF THE CAB INTO THE FRONT OF THE FIREWALL AND SOAKED THE CIRCUITRY. CRUISE CONTROL, MY PASSENGER WINDOW, OTHER THINGS DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT IN TO BE EVALUATED AS I FEAR THEY MIGHT JUST MAKE IT WORSE. THE NEW LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS STOPPED ANY FURTHER LEAKAGE. IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT MY 2014 SUSTAINED WATER DAMAGE DUE TO THE FAULTY LIGHT GASKET. 2014 DODGE RAM EXPRESS VIN: (XXXXX). I WILL FILE A SEPARATE COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE IF YOU DIRECT ME TO. BUT AT THIS TIME I THINK I CAUGHT IT BEFORE DAMAGE OCCURRED. I REPORTED THIS TO DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, WHO ASSIGNED THIS REFERENCE NUMBER TO IT: 57938794. IT IS THE SAME REFERENCE NUMBER ON ANOTHER COMPLAINT I HAVE SUBMITTED TO YOU: 11173399 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).
Jan 31, 2019
TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, LOSING ALL POWER. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IN PARK. WHEN IT HAPPENS DURING DRIVING IT HAS HAPPENED AT ALL SPEEDS. ALL POWER INCLUDING LIGHTS AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. MUST TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART ENGINE. HAS BECAME A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHILE ON THE ROAD. HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS BOUGHT FROM BUT THEY COULD NOT PIN POINT PROBLEM SINCE IT RANDOMLY HAPPENS
Jan 17, 2019
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
8 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE DETECTED AND NOTICED THE SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED ON THE REAR AXLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
Apr 06, 2020
LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF DRIVING STRAIGHT THROUGH A PARKING LOT, CAUSING PARTIAL SEPARATION OF FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY FROM VEHICLE AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AS WELL AS SUDDEN DECELERATION. RESULTING IN COMPLETE DAMAGE TO BRAKE LINE, UPPER CONTROL ARM, DRIVE SHAFT, STEERING RACK, STEERING COLUMN(BROKEN INTERNAL STEERING SHAFT), AIRBAG AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS CLOCKSPRING, PASSENGER FENDER, BUMPER ASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO FOREARMS FROM THE RESULTING STEERING WHEEL BACKLASH. THIS OCCURRED AT APPX 10MPH. AN ACQUAINTANCE QUALIFIED TO HAVE AN OPINION ON THE CAUSE LOOKED AT PHOTOS OF THE PARTS GRAIN STRUCTURE AT BREAK, CONCLUDED CASTING ERROR OF CAST ALUMINUM CONTROL ARM.*DT *JS*DT IN NOV 21, 2019 CONSUMER STATED HE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING HIMSELF UPPER CONTROL ARM, LOWER CONTROL ARM, BRAKE LINE, FRONT R DRIVE SHAFT, STEERING RACK, FENDER, IMPACT ABSORBER/BUMPER SUPPORT, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING, FENDER LINER AND AIRBOX/FILTER SUPPORT. CONSUMER ALSO STATED, IT APPEARS TONE RING IN THE BEARING HUB FOR ABS SPEED SENSOR WAS DAMAGED BY THIS OCCURRENCE, THIS HAS YET TO BE REPLACED.*JB*DT*JB
Nov 18, 2019
BAD WOBBLE WHEN TRUCK GET TO 70.MPH
Sep 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE PINON NUT WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO BYERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (465 S HAMILTON RD, COLUMBUS, OH) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (SUSPENSION) BECAUSE THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,126.
Jul 27, 2018
VEHICLE STARTING SHAKING A LOT AND OVER A MONTH PERIOD IT WORE OUT MY FRONT TWO TIRES, I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TIRES (ALIGNMENT / BALANCE WAS CONDUCTED). THE 2 NEW TIRES WERE PLACED ON THE BACK AND NOW THE OLD BACK TIRES ARE IN FRONT AND THEY'RE STARTING TO WEAR OUT AS WELL AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE STARTING TO SHAKE. NOT SURE IF THE SUSPENSION IS BAD, THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT OR ANYTHING HAS BEEN HIT. THE TRUCK IS IMMACULATE CONDITION OTHER THAN THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS SHAKING.
Aug 11, 2015
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
7 complaints
The dash warning light appeared referring to a possible problem with the airbags. I took vehicle to the local dealer and I was informed after their inspection that I did have a problem the passenger airbag. They said they would need to replace passenger seat airbag and wiring harness associated with that device.
Apr 22, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOWARD CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (13250 BROADWAY EXT, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73114) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE AIR BAG INDICATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TWICE BEFORE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. *TT *JB
Oct 05, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR CAMERA APPEARED ON WHILE DRIVING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE GEAR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED GREEN, BUT THE REVERSE GEAR ILLUMINATED RED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000.
Apr 24, 2017
TAKATA INFLATORS, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AFTER ENGINE IS CRANKED. LIGHT STAYS ON AS LONG AS ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Oct 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,500.
Jan 27, 2016
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7 complaints
SEEMS LIKE THIS IS NOT NEW, OTHERS THAT OWN THE SAME 1500 MODEL HAVE ISSUES WITH LIFTS AND CAMSHAFT CAUSING A MISS FIRE, P030SOMETHING (MINES IS P0303). THE SPARK PLUS/ FUEL INJECTORS/ AND COIL PACKS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. OUT OF NOWHERE I GET A CODE WHILE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN. THE TRUCK HAS ALWAYS HAD A RUNNING TICK TO IT. I HAVE MY VECHILE SERVICED BY DODGE THEMSELVES. THEY NEVER STATED IT WAS AN ISSUE. THIS IS A BIG ISSUE IN HEMI 5.7 ENGINES MANUFACTURED AFTER THE REDESIGNED FROM THE MAGNUM PLATFORM.
Aug 18, 2021
Y'ALL MANIFOLDS ARE FAULTY. I JUST REPLACED MY MANIFOLD AND SCREW TWO YEARS AGO AND AGIN THE SAME ISSUE THIS COST 800-900 DOLLARS. THIS IS FAULTY ON MANUFACTURER PART.
Apr 24, 2020
TIPM FAILED TO WORK CORRECTLY RESULTING IN NO FUEL PRESSURE PERIODICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE WOULD FAIL TO RUN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE OK AND THEN SOMETIMES THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN. RAM SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO LOCATE A NEW TIPM. THEY DIDNT HAVE ONE BECAUSE OF ALOT OF THESE HAD FAILED, SO THEYRE IN HIGH DEMAND. WHY ARENT THESE BEING RECALLED THEN??
Nov 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V635000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
May 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V635000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
May 01, 2015
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Dec 18, 2018
PASSENGER SIDE HIGH AND LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AT ANY TIME. WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE TCIM. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IF THEY GO OUT WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN THE DARK. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE TCIM IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND MAY ONLY SOLVE THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY.
Mar 04, 2018
WHEN I TURNED ON THE HI BEAMS (VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY), THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED, ALL THE DASH LIGHT CUT IN AND OUT, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP, AND THE DOOR AJAR/LIGHTS ON WARNING BELLS WENT OFF. I DIMMED THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT STOPPED. THE DEALER FIRST SAID THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD, AND IT WAS ONLY CHARGING AT 12 VOLTS, SO THEY REPLACED IT, BUT THAT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEN THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIPM. 17 DAYS AND $1351 LATER, I HAVE MY TRUCK BACK.
Nov 03, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE REPEATEDLY EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING. WHEN THE LOW BEAMS CUT OFF, IT DISABLED THE HIGH BEAM LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT BULBS A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HUMES CHRYSLER IN WATERFORD, PA, 814-796-2666) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. UPDATED 11/01/17*LJ UPDATED 7/19/18*JB
Sep 21, 2017
HEADLIGHT FLICKERING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON WAY HOME FROM WORK DEALER SAID WAS FAULTY TIPM MODULE
Mar 24, 2017
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
5 complaints
THE ENGINE COOLING HAS A BAD DESIGN FOR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS SO 2 BOLTS ON EACH SIDE BROKE OFF IN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND NOW THERE IS LARGE EXHAUST LEAKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE. THIS IS THE MOST COMMON DEFECT I HAVE SEEN BY TALKING TO PEOPLE AND ON ANY FORUM AND AM VERY SURPRISED THIS ISN'T A RECALL ALREADY
Jan 11, 2021
I BOUGHT 2012 RAM 1500 IN AUGUST 2018, I MAKE PAYMENT. THIS PAST APRIL VIBRATION AND HESITATION GOT WORSE, I HAD PLUGS REPLACED , DIDN'T HELP. FOUND OUT THAT LIFTERS NEEDED REPLACED AND CAMSHAFT. I SPENT $217 ON PLUG REPLACEMENT AND ADDITIONAL $4500 TO REPLACE LIFTERS CAMSHAFT. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON NOW IT'S SAYING VAPORATION LEAK. I HAVE READ THAT THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND NO RECALL FROM CHRYSLER. THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE, THIS WILL BE MY LAST DODGE UNLESS I GET COMPENSATION FROM CHRYSLER. I KNOW THIS TRUCK IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT CHRYSLER HAS TO KNOW THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEMI , I WAS TOLD AT A DEALER THIS WAS COMMON IN HEMI , NO ONE TOLD ME THAT WHEN I BROUGHT I STILL OWE ON THIS TRUCK , PLUS I'M OUT $4667 THAT I CAN'T GET BACK IF I TRADED, ONLY HAD 8 MONTHS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS DOESN'T INCLUDE THE THE VAP PROBLEM ON THE COST.
May 31, 2019
"TAKATA RECALL" PROBLEM TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID CIRCUITS
Jul 25, 2018
INFAMOUS HEMI TICKING; ON COLD START THERE'S A PRONOUNCED TICKING THAT GOES AWAY AFTER ABOUT 15 MIN OF RUNNING. FOUND EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HAD SHEERED; HAD IT REPLACED WITH NEW BOLTS AND GASKET BUT THE TICKING IS STILL THERE. MECHANICS SAY THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE HOWEVER THE TICKING IS RIDICULOUSLY ANNOYING. READ THAT IT MAY BE EXHAUST LEAK HOWEVER, NOTHING CAN BE FOUND THAT NEEDS REPAIR. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR NOW.
Apr 21, 2018
2012 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB 4X4, WOULD STALL WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS AROUND 10-20 MPH LIKE WHEN IN A TRAFFIC JAM,,(HAPPENED TO ME AND INTERSTATE 75) HAPPENED TO ME ON INTERSTATE 75) IT WILL EVEN STALL WHEN IDLING JUST PARKED OR SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, NOT ALL THE TIME JUST OUT OF THE BLUE, YOU WAIT 5/10 MINUTES STARTS BACK UP LIKE NOTHING EVER WAS WRONG ,,,TOOK IT IN TO THE LOCAL DEALER 3 TIMES ABOUT TO BE THE 4TH ,,, THE 1ST TIME THEY (DEALER) COULDNT FIND ANYTHING WRONG??? 2ND TIME THEY (DEALER) SAID IT WAS THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE AND HAD TO RESET THE KEYS,, A WEEK LATER SAME THING CALLED THE DEALER AND INFORMED THEM THEY TOLD ME TO TRY THE OTHER KEY IT SEEMS TO WORK FINE FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW BUT RIGHT BACK TO THE SAME THING STALLING AT LOWER SPEEDS OR JUST IDLING WHEN YOU TRY TO START IT ,IT'S ALMOST LIKE THE IGNITION IS STUCK?? YOU WAIT 5/10 MINUTES STARTS UP LIKE NOTHING EVER WAS WRONG ???? IT COULD BE DANGEROUS IF IT STALLS OUT ON THE HIGHWAY
Aug 03, 2015
TIRES
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH MASTERCRAFT COURSER MT TIRES, SIZE: 35/12.50R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL TIRE FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE DOT NUMBER AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Oct 03, 2018
2012 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH HIS FRONT LEFT TIRES EXPLODED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES BEING USED WERE GOODYEAR WRANGLER HP P275/60 R20. *LD *JS
May 14, 2018
CUSTOMER IS FRIGHTENED THAT HE WILL LOOSE HIS LIFE DRIVING HIS TRUCK DUE TO ADMINISTRATOR ROSEKIND'S TESTIMONY REGARDING TIRE SAFETY. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT ADMINISTRATOR ROSEKIND INDICATED IN HIS TESTIMONY THAT THE RECALL SYSTEM IS BROKEN. CONSUMER WANTS THE SYSTEM FIXED FOR ALL AMERICANS. NHTSA HAS A DUTY AND OBLIGATION TO INVESTIGATE THE DEATHS DUE TO TIRE MALFUNCTIONS. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE NEED TO BE REASSURED THAT THE RECALL SYSTEM IS CORRECTED AND AT THIS TIME IT IS NOT.
Oct 28, 2015
FAILURE OF TIRES ON 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 TO STOP VEHICLE IN STATED DISTANCE WHEN ROADWAY IS WET. NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP TWICE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THESE ARE GOODYEAR TIRES.
Jul 28, 2015
DRIVING MY 4 MONTH OLD NEW 2012 RAM 1500 4X4 IN MID MICHIGAN AFTER OUR FIRST MEASURABLE SNOW FALL. ON THE WAY TO MY RAM DEALER FOR A SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE IN (FOUR WHEEL DRIVE) AT 35 MPH. SLID RIGHT BY THE DEALER ON THE SNOW, TIRES LOST ANY AND ALL ABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. SPOKE TO SERVICE WRITE UP GIRL ABOUT IT, AND TALKED TO MY SALESMAN ALSO VOICING MY CONCERNS. TOLD THEM THESE ARE ABSOLUTELY THE WORST TIRES I HAVE EVER DRIVIN ON THE SNOW WITH BAR NONE. SLID INTO MY SONS CAR WHEN I RETURNED HOME.....NOT HAPPY WITH THESE TIRES AT ALL. WHY WOULD THEY MARKET THESE FOR A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE? *TR
Dec 29, 2012
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
The brakes don’t work well. The steering sucks And had death wobble.
Sep 14, 2023
AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, AND APPROACHING THE CURVES ON THE ROAD AHEAD OF ME, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I HAD NO POWER STEERING, GAS, OR BRAKES. ALL GAUGES DROPPED TO 0 AND I HAD TO COAST TO BE ABLE TO STOP. HAD I MADE IT TO THE CURVES, BY VEHICLE WOULD OF CRASHED OFF THE SIDE OF ROAD. APPARENTLY THE PCM WENT BAD. THIS IS NOT A PART THAT SHOULD EVER GO BAD. THIS PART MALFUNCTION COULD OF KILLED ME OR SOMEONE ELSE. NONETHELESS IT WAS ALSO $1303, TOWING FEES, AND 5 DAYS OF CAR RENTAL. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE AND I DON'T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANOTHER DRIVER. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL OF THIS PART. I NOW HAVE A FEAR WHEN I DRIVE THE TRUCK I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED.
May 16, 2019
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER (POWER STEERING, ANTI LOCK BRAKES, AND SEATBELT FUNCTION) DUE TO A BAG IGNITION SWITCH. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I NOTICED ALL MY DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE HAD COMPLETELY POWERED OFF LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING AND NO ANTI LOCK BRAKES. LUCKILY I WAS ON STRAIGHT ENOUGH ROAD TO ONLY RUN OFF THE ROAD ONCE I SLOWED DOWN. IAFTER HITTING A DITCH I NOTICED MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK CAUSING ME TO SLIGHTLY BUMP MY HEAD. I WASN'T HURT BUT THIS HAS TO BE A ISSUE. IT HAS WORKED PROPERLY SINCE THEN BUT DID THE SAME THING ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN.
Jul 13, 2017
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN ROAD THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF LOSING STEERING AND BRAKING WAS ABLE TO PUT IN NEUTRAL AND GET STARTED AFTER SEVERAL TRIES OF STARTING AND IT WOULD SHUT RIGHT BACK OFF BEFORE IT WOULD START AND STAY RUNNING, IT HAS DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES SOMETIMES WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE SOMETIMES RIGHT AFTER STARTING AND DRIVING OFF, IT HAS DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ONTO BUSY HIGHWAY ALMOST RESULTING IS AN ACCIDENT. IT HAPPENED TO MY WIFE A COUPLE OF TIMES THE FIRST TIME SHE COULD NOT GET IT TO START AND STAY RUNNING TO GET IT OUT OF THE ROADWAY AND HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON AND LEAVE IT SETTING ACROSS THE SOUTH BOUND LANE OF THE HIGHWAY TO COME BACK INSIDE TO GET ME TO TRY TO GET IT OUT OF THE ROAD. AFTER THAT INCIDENT SHE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT,TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 02/09/15 GOT BACK TODAY 02/10/15 THEY HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE AT A COST OF $286.75 THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THERE IS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR A FATALITY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE DODGE CARAVAN'S AND DODGE JOURNEY'S WITH THE SAME TYPE WIN (WIRELESS IGNITION NODE) IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
Feb 10, 2015
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
THE SERVICE 4WD LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK MAKES A WEIRD NOISE AND IT HAS THE RIGHT FLUID IN THE TRANSFER CASE AND THE DIFFERENTIALS ARE ALL GOOD BUT WHENEVER THE FULL SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON THE TRUCK MAKES UP FUNNY GRINDING IN A RED UP ON THE INTERNET AND NOBODY KNOWS WHY AND THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM I AM.
Jul 09, 2020
TAKATA RECALL ON MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOID I WAS DRIVING IT ON JANUARY,25,2019 AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK IT WENT IN MANUAL AND IT WAS STUCK IN 4TH GEAR AND I WAS GOING SEVENTY AND THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD
Feb 04, 2019
MY 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 IS AFFECTED BY THE NHTSA RECALL 17V-821 (T79 MANUFACTURER RECALL) I HAVE HAD 2 INSTANCES OF MY TRUCK COMING OUT OF PARK IN THE LAST MONTH, I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS RECALL ONLINE, CHRYSLER/DODGE/RAM HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF THE RECALL AT ALL. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THE MAN I SPOKE TO SAID THERE IS NO FIX CURRENTLY AND IT COULD BE SEPTEMBER OR LATER BEFORE THERE IS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO GIVE THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER OR HAVE THE DEALER BUY IT BACK AS I DONT FIND IT SAFE TO PARK THE VEHICLE ANYWHERE AS IT COULD ROLL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Jan 28, 2018
THE RAM1500 WAS BEING STARTED AND PUT IN REVERSE THEN DRIVE AND IT MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. STARTED GETTING WORSE AND FAMILY MEMBERS WOULD NOTICE THE NOISE WHEN LEAVING THEIR HOMES. THEN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO (JUNE 2015) WE TOOK IT IN TO DODGE AND THEY HEARD THE PROBLEM AND SAID THEY HAD CONTACTED THE ENGINEERS AND JUST KEEP AN EYE ON IT. NO FIXING OF ANY KIND. NOW EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, AS IT SHIFTS GEARS IT CLONKS INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ALWAYS SHIFT PROPERLY. IT STAYS IN A GEAR LONGER THAN IT SHOULD. YOU CAN HEAR THE GEARS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING. THE BRAKES ON THE TRUCK DONT SEEM TO STOP FAST ENOUGH. TAKING TRUCK IN FOR THAT NEXT WEEK.
Sep 11, 2015
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STAY IN THE PARK POSITION. ALSO, IT TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN WAITING FOR RECALL PARTS FOR THREE YEARS. HADDAD DODGE RAM (3000 HARRIS RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313, (661) 398-0264) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
May 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK, THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO STEP OUT, HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED AND CAUSED HIM TO ACCIDENTALLY SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE WHILE THE RIGHT FOOT WAS OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE MOVED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, BUT STILL DRIVEABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SNELL MOTORS (1900 MADISON AVE, MANKATO, MN 56001, 507-345-4626) AND THE HOOD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE ONLY WHEN THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN, HE WAS INFORMED TO SEND THE RECEIPTS FOR AN EVALUATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE).
Apr 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE NOTICED INDICATED THAT THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). *TT
Apr 24, 2018
THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING ON THE 5.7 ENGINES. I'VE HAD TO HAVE BOTH MANIFOLDS REPAIRED IN UNDER A YEAR. THIS PROBLEM ALLOWS EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN EXPOSING THE OCCUPANTS TO CARBON MONOXIDE.
Sep 02, 2017
WHEELS
4 complaints
WHEEL STUD FAILURE - REAR WHEELS. WHEEL STUDS SHOW EXCESSIVE WEAR, STRETCHING AND COMPRESSION.
May 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL VIOLENTLY SPUN. ALL THE OTHER WHEELS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE ROAD SURFACE WAS WET. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED OTHERWISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Oct 28, 2016
WE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OF OUR GOODYEAR P275/60R20 LEFT FRONT TIRE WHILE DRIVING OUR 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP. WE WERE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON DIVIDED HIGHWAY AND WERE WATCHING ROAD WHEN BLOW UP HAPPENED WITH NO DEBRIS PRESENT. AIR PRESSURE WAS NORMAL (39PSI) JUST BEFORE ACCIDENT. THE BLOW OUT WAS FROM RIM TO RIM.
Nov 12, 2015
I HAVE TRIED CONTACTING DODGE. I HAVE NOT RECIEVED ANY LETTERS OR A WRITTEN NOTICE ON MY RAM 1500 PICKUP. I AM STATIONED IN KOREA AND PURCHASED MY VEHICLE FROM A DEALER IN HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA. I HAVE THE TRUCK WITH ME. WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I GET NO ANSWERS FROM THE MAKER. I DO NOT WANT TO BE DRIVING A VEHICLE HERE THAT HAS A PROBLEM FOR WHICH I CANNOT GET IT FIXED AND MAY KILL ME OR SOMEONE ELSE IN KOREA. THE NEW CAR SALES PEOPLE HERE IN THE PX ARE NO HELP AND ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS SELL YOU A NEW CAR.
Jul 27, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE DETACHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE PINION NUT DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT GO BY CARFAX INFORMATION, AND THE VEHICLE WAS FROM CANADA AND COULD NOT SERVICED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. *TT *TR
Feb 09, 2018
MY RAM 1500 WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, 60 MPH AND ABOVE, HANDLES FINE UNTIL I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD WHICH CAUSES THE TRUCK TO VIBRATE TERRIBLY AND IT LOOSES CONTROL AND REQUIRES TO TAKE THE FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO GET THE TRUCK UNDER CONTROL. IT VIBRATES OUT OF IT'S LANE AND IF EXTREMLY DANGEROUS. I THOUGHT IT WAS TIRES SO I NEVER COMPLAINED BUT AFTER PUTTING NEW TIRES ON MY TRUCK AND THE DANGEROUS VIBRATION WOULD STILL OCCUR AFTER HITTLING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, I SEARCHED ON LINE AND FOUND THAT OTHER PEOPLE WITH RAM TRUCKS HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS. IS DODGE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE PROBLEM?
Aug 26, 2015
TOOK TRUCK TO COPPUS MOTORS TIFFIN,OHIO ON 4/21/2015 DUE TO FRONT LEFT OF VEHICLE MAKING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE AND WANTED TO KNOW IF IT WAS FROM THE TIRE, OR SOMETHING WRONG WITH FRONT END. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY CHECKED BEARINGS AND SUSPENSION AND ALL CHECKED OK. WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP FOR GOODYEAR CHECK TIRES, AT THAT TIME THEY ADVISED ME, THE FRONT END MUST BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.TOOK TRUCK TO INDEPENDANT FRONT END ALIGNMENT BUSINESS, TO HAVE ALIGNMENT CHECKED AFTER PURCHASING NEW TIRES. TOE AND CAMBER WERE BOTH OUT AND WERE ADJUSTED. AFTER 3 WKS. TIME, FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS OUT AGAIN. SAME BUSINESS, REALIGNED AGAIN. 2WKS LATER TOOK TO COPPUS MOTORS AND IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AGAIN, DEALERSHIP ALIGNED IT. 3WKS LATER TOOK BACK TO COPPUS MOTORS AS REQUESTED BY DEALERSHIP TO CHECK ALIGNMENT AND IT WAS OUT AGAIN. MY NEW TRUCK TIRES ARE NOW SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND ARE GOING TO SOON NEED REPLACED, AND TRUCK IS STILL NOT FIXED YET. AT THIS TIME, COPPUS MOTORS IS UNSURE HOW TO REPAIR ALIGNMENT SO IT WILL HOLD. SINCE THIS ALL STARTED I HAVE ONLY ACCUMULATED 4,000 MI. TO HAVE ANOTHER SET OF TIRES ALREADY SHOWING WEAR AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT SOON.
Jul 29, 2015
I PURCHASE A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING A PROBLEM WITH A VIBRATION AND A RUBBING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS UNDER 40 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER 2 OR 3 TIMES AND THEY FIRST SAID THE TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS CUPPING AND SEPARATING AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GOODYEAR DEALER (THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR). THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES AND ROTATE THE TIRES. ALL FOUR TIRES ARE WORN IN MIDDLE TREAD. SO, I KNOW SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE TRUCK. HE DID SAY THAT BECAUSE IT HAD A HEMI THAT'S WHAT SOME OF THE TRUCKS DID AND THAT THERE WAS ONE COMPLAIN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT PERSON TRADED THE TRUCK IN. NOW I KNOW THAT IS NOT TRUE ABOUT THE HEMI'S...I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THESE VEHICLE AND THE STORE MANAGER WILL NOT RETURN MY CALLS. I HAVE PAID A LOT FOR THIS TRUCK AND DON'T FEEL LIKE IM RECEIVING THE PROPER CUSTOMER CARE. I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE BUT IT'S MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK. I HAD TO CALL THE DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT TO HAVE THEM CALL AND TALK TO THEM FOR THEM TO MAKE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO CHECK THE TRUCK AGAIN BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT RETURN MY CALLS. *TR
Feb 12, 2014
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
Bracket for fuel tank straps broke, causing gas tank to fall during operation without any warning,it could of caused a fire or explosion causing harm to driver and others or death.My local service center confirmed the problem and repaired the bracket and secured the gas tank back into place with new straps.This happened on our about [XXX] about [XXX].Friday (Rush Hour)!! I was at Walmart when I saw the problem returning to my truck.I went to the auto service center to buy some cargo straps to secure the gas tank back into place so it was safe to drive,the service manager was shocked! Thank God that I saw the problem and secured the gas tank!!! I was a mechanic and service manager earlier in life.I called a local Ram Dealer Ganley in Bedford Ohio and found out that this problem had a extended warranty on it that expired 4 or 5 days ago.[XXX].I never received any information of this from the Dealer I bought it from or the manufacturer, I could of been Killed and others due to the neglect of the Dealer and Manufacturer,Buyers of Columbus,Ohio and Fiat, Chrysler ! Why didn't NHTSA Make sure I was warned of this? It was a Life Threatening Problem! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 18, 2025
Gas tank sagging loosely, strap is not supporting tank.
Feb 03, 2023
MY COLUMM SHIFT NOT GOING ALL WAY UP IN BARKING TO LET GO OF THE KEY. IM DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND IT GET WORST HAVE NO OTHER VECHILE TO GET AROYND IN IF THIS VECHILE END UP KILL ME AND MY GRAND CHILD THAT LAW SUITE ON YOU. NOW GOT TOLD GAS STRAP IS RECALL 2 IF THAT DROPS AND CATCH SOME FIRE ANOTHER LAWSUIT
May 15, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
3 complaints
My 2012 Dodge Ram shuts off or stalls for no apparent reason. Sometimes upon starting, while going down the freeway (at freeway speeds), as well as speeds in between, This has happened with my family in the vehicle and even when we are towing our stock trailer with animals inside. This is very scary for all of us and dangerous for all those on the round around us. While we have not been involved in any accidents, its just a matter of time. There is never any warning when this happens and it not only shuts off it looses power to everything. So times it catches its self and restarts, other times we have to manually restart the engine.
Jan 15, 2023
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STARTED TO MALFUNCTION OR NOT WORK. DRIVER SIDE LOCK, RADIO, POWER TO ENGINE STALLING. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS THE RELAY FUSE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE HOOD.
Dec 21, 2020
MY 2012 RAM 1500 HAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IT USUALLY FADES OUT AFTER RUNNING THE ENGINE A LITTLE WHILE. ALSO THE THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE SWITCH AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. THE AIR CONDITIONER SEEMS TO RUN WARM FROM TIME TO TIME AND HAS BEEN FILLED A FEW TIMES BUT NO LEAKS WERE DETECTED. THESE ISSUES HAPPENED OVER A COUPLE OF YEARS OWNING THIS TRUCK. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK WITH AROUND 30,000 MILES IN 2013/2014 IT NOW HAS 50,000 MILES.
Nov 03, 2018
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE BEFORE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Feb 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR RANDOMLY FLASHED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. ONE DEALER HAD BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. A SECOND DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF A DEALER MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Feb 16, 2017
VEHICLE WARRANTY FROM DODGE NOT HONORED DUE TO COMING FROM CANADA . YET AS I HAVE JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A RAM TRUCK FROM ROY ROBINSON CHEVROLET IN MARYSVILLE WA TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASED VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKE WAS PRESSED UNLESS PUMPED DODGE WOULD NOT COVER WARRENTY ON VEHICLE AND ROY ROBINSON PAID TO REPAIR MASTER CYLINDER. ITS BEEN 1 MOTH AND HALF AND FROM TIME TO TIME I STILL GET THE SENSATION OF NOT STOPPING UNLESS I PUMP BRAKE . NOW MASTER TRANSMISSION HAS ISSUES WONT GET OUT OF 5 THE GEAR . SO FOR A UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT NOW HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF BRAKES AND BEING 37500 MILES A NEWER VEHICLE WAS ALLOWED TO BE SOLD AT NEW VEHICLE PRICE. AND STILL DODGE CANNOT TELL ME WHY AFTER GOING THRU CUSTOMS AND DOT AND EPA . WHY THE WARRANTY CANT BE CONTINUED. IM SCARRED TO DRIVE MY TRUCK THAT IM PAYING FOR WHEN IT IS UNSAFE WHAT ELSE WILL GO WRONG AND WHY ARE THESE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES ALLOWED IN USA.
Nov 20, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
Unknown this truck was not involved in an accident however it came close with steering /brakes the Engine Faulty Wiring Harness caused major issues it wasn’t until recently I saw a video of how to fix the problem you can view these videos online I will say Dodge is Responsible they did have buybacks this too I had No Knowledge of no recalls either however I recently address it to the dealership who sold me this truck the Service Manager told me it’s my issue not theirs they took care of it years ago this is the reason I am sending my complaint I was informed your department will look into this matter to get a resolution on this serious matter thank you. I have some photos the video would not download you can see it if you put 2012 Dodge Ram Engine Faulty Wire issues . Yes I spent $3000 for a mechanic to wire it this should had been fix by Dodge Chrysler not me and it still needs to be fix.
May 28, 2025
DRIVING ALONG AND TRUCK TURNS OFF BY ITSELF 3-5 SECONDS THEN ENGINE RESTARTS BY ITSELF. I'M WORRIED IT'S GONNA CAUSE ME TO GET INTO AND ACCIDENT. DODGE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM ACROSS A LOT OF YEARS WITH NO RECALL FOR MY TRUCK.
Aug 10, 2020
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
Warning light came on suddenly. Vehicle lost power. Smoking out of the tail pipe. Very dangerous for other drivers. Took the vehicle to a mechanic, said I have problems with the lifters, and need to replace the engine. I don’t know why Chrysler doesn’t issue a recall for this issue, it seems to happen often. Thank you very much.
Sep 05, 2024
IN THE MORNING WHILE STARTING TRUCK NO PROBLEM, ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING ON STREET THE TRUCK JUST TURNED OFF. IT HAD HAPPENED BEFORE ON 3 OTHER OCCASIONS BUT THE FIRST ONE WAS FAR APART THEN THE OTHER 2 IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. WHEN I GOT ON THE FREEWAY I NOTICED A HAD TO PUSH HARDER ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HARD TO PRESS ON AND I WASN'T GETTING TO THE SPEED (60MPH) SO I JUST TOOK IT SLOWLY TO GAIN SPEED. THAT LASTED ABOUT A WEEK. THE FOLLOWING WEEK AFTER TRYING TO GAIN SPEED AT ABOUT 45-50 MPH THE TRUCK STARTED SHAKING REALLY BAD SO I LET GO OF THE GAS PEDAL AND TOOK IT SLOW AGAIN. SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC TO GET A BASIC TUNE UP SINCE I HAD JUST GOTTEN AN OIL CHANGE HE WOULD JUST DO SPARK PLUGS ON3/5/20 TO SEE IF IT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. AFTER EXPLAINING TO HIM WHAT IT WAS DOING HE TOLD ME RIGHT AWAY THAT IT'S PROBABLY THE CAMSHAFT AND HYDRAULIC LIFTERS WORN OUT WITH MY TRUCK MILEAGE OF 108,000 IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE BECAUSE I ALWAYS MAKE SURE MY TRUCK IS UP TO DATE WITH EVERYTHING. BY THIS TIME NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD TURNED ON. SO I DROVE IT ANOTHER WEEK AND HALF WITH THE SAME ISSUES; FINALLY ON 3/16/20 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND I TOOK IT TO GET IT CHECKED AT AUTOZONE AND OREILYS AND BOTH COMPUTER FINDING WERE CODE P0385 WHICH IS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 5 WHICH IS HYDRAULIC LIFTER, CAMSHAFT, AND POSSIBLE IGNITION COIL GONE BAD. I DECIDED TO NOT USE MY TRUCK UNTIL I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC WHICH I DID ON 03/24/20. HIS FINDING WERE THE WORN OUT CAMSHAFT AND HYDRAULIC LIFTER ON CYLINDER 5. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND OF COURSE THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT STARTS WITH TRUCKS FROM 2011 AND SOME WITH ONLY OF 58,000 MILES. THIS IS VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR WHEN YOU EXPECT A TRUCK TO LAST A LONG TIME ESPECIALLY IF YOU TAKE CARE OF IT.
Apr 01, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
The seat belt and air bag warning light has stayed on. I have had multiple Mechanics, look at it and even try to inspect it. So the lights will go off and they cannot find a problem. I am just worried that if I getting an accident my seatbelt wont-work correctly and the airbags wont-work correctly. I have tried to do a hard reset and so has the mechanics but the lights stay on.
May 25, 2024
NOVEMBER 2018, ON A HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND THE SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON, THERE WAS A MESSAGE THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WAS UNFASTENED, EVEN THOUGH THE SEAT BELT WAS SECURELY FASTENED, AND THE SEAT BELT CHIME RANG CONTINUOUSLY. ABOUT 100 MILES LATER, I HIT ANOTHER BUMP AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE TRUCK STAYED FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. IN JANUARY 2019, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND FASTENING THE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME BACK ON, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE SEAT BELT MESSAGE SAYS THAT IT IS NOT FASTENED AND IT CHIMES CONTINUOUSLY FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019. THEY FOUND A CODE "U0151 OCR MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION" AND TOLD ME THE OCR MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BUT IT IS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT EVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS THAT WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 73,000 MILES ON IT. I AM UPLOADING SEVERAL PICTURES. THE FIRST IS THE DASHBOARD SHOWING THE LIGHTS ON AND SEATBELT UNFASTENED MESSAGE EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE SEATBELT FASTENED. THE SECOND IS A PICTURE OF THE OCR MODULE WHICH I LOOKED AT TO MAKE SURE IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY LOOSE WIRES. AND THE THIRD IS THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT FROM THE DEALERSHIP.
Feb 22, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated when the vehicle was turned off and in park, he accidentally bumped the gear shit lever and the vehicle slipped out of park (P) without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V821000 (Power Train). The contact stated that he had attempted to set numerous appointments with a local dealer but was unable to set an appointment for the vehicle. Additionally, while driving approximately 55 MPH the contact stated that he began to smell a burning plastic odor. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact observed that smoke was being emitted from the defroster vents on the top of the dash board. The contact stated that he pulled off of the roadway and shut the vehicle off. The contact stated as he exited the vehicle he observed pieces of burning melted plastic were dripping from under the dash and onto the vehicle floor carpets. The contact stated he called the fire department. The fire department arrived and extinguished the flames with a chemical fire extinguisher. The contact stated that the dash board and the right front passenger side were burned by the flames. There was extensive damage to the dashboard. The contact stated that the police also arrived but was not sure if a report had been written. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact stated that prior to the fire the contact had been smelling a burnt plastic smell when using the heater/defroster. The failure mileage was approximately 95,700. The VIN was not available.
Jan 23, 2024
2012 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB LONE STAR 5.7 HEMI W/MDS AUTO TRANS. TRANSMISSION HAS A VERY MODERATE "BUMP" OR JARRING THUD INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE TRUCK COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM NORMAL DRIVING SPEEDS IN CITY/HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT REPEAT CONCERN AS I DESCRIBED. THIS BUMP IS NOT NORMAL AND IS NOT CONSTANT OR CONSISTENT WITH ALL STOPS. ALSO, TRUCK WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR WARRANTY WORK AFTER 1200 MILES. TRUCKS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT. BATTERY WAS DEAD AND WOULD NOT START. UNKNOWN PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *TR
Dec 22, 2011
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
2012 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 liter HEMI Completely shut down turned off losing ALL power I was 9n the freeway with my kids that was the first time my power steering doesn't work at all when this happens happens about 8 to 12 times a week and to make things better if I hit a bump truck shuts down also I t'' can be driving along and all my indicator light come on everything starts beeping and my wipers go crazy it's like my truck is possessed it's unbelievably dangerous and a major inconvenience I'm late for work kids late for school
Jan 13, 2024
Intermittent fault from the TIPM module. When slowing to a stop, or slowing to make a turn, the engine dies without warning resulting in loss of power steering and operability while in traffic. The only indication that the engine has died is the tachometer reads 0 RPM, loss of power steering, and the excelerator becomes inoperable. The radio, headlights, and A/C stay on during this. Coming to a complete stop and putting the truck into park (P) and turning the ignition to OFF and then restarting the truck resolves the problem, but on the highway this is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. This has been diagnosed as an intermittent fault derived from a faulty TIPM module and involves multiple RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 owners. Various issues of similar nature reported to dealerships and on forums.
Sep 25, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft and lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Sep 26, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LBJ OF LOUISBURG (1188 US HIGHWAY 401 SOUTH, LOUISBURG, NC 27549, 919-752-3921) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BOLTS ON THE MANIFOLD WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,017. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 18, 2018
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
The fuel strap frame bracket failure has occured on my vehicle and i'm wondering why it was not covered under the recall? ref: Safety Recall U04 / NHTSA 18V-160 Frame Bracket
May 24, 2023
The frame rusted at the attachment point for one of the fuel tank support straps. The fuel tank sagged as it was being supported by only one strap.
Aug 04, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
The vehicle is making a loud clicking noise coming from the engine area. . it gets louder when accelerating. It is unknown to me if it could be manifold issues or camshaft issues. It feels unsafe to drive.
Feb 04, 2023
2012 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE LOST ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. IT WAS DETERMINED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WAS BAD. UPDATED 10/22/15.*JB
Oct 22, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
Engine ticking heavily and diminishes some when engine warms up. Vehicle dies randomly while driving and loss of power steering and assisted breaking. Almost had an accident while turning a corner and vehicle died.
Apr 20, 2022
EXHAUSTED MANIFOLD ON DRIVER SIDE MAKING LOUD NOISE, TOTALLY DEFECTIVE COMPONENT
Dec 21, 2020
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon opening the rear driver's side sliding door, the rear driver's side window shattered. The vehicle was taken to a glass repair facility where the 3-piece rear driver's side window glass was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while his wife was opening rear the driver's side door. The contact stated that some of the broken pieces was on her face. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Apr 12, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ADHESIVE FROM BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS WERE DEGRADING, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS BEING DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. UPDATED 03/07/17*LJ
Jan 26, 2017
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the radio was hacked. The safety features became inoperable and the vehicle attempted to crash. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V461000 (Equipment). The manufacturer was notified, but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Feb 24, 2022
WHEN YOU COPY MP3'S TO THE HARD DRIVE AND THEN PLAY THEM THE RADIO WILL LOCK UP AND NOT FUNCTION TILL YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF FOR 90SECONDS I HAVE HAD THE RADIO REPLACED AND IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING I HAVE A 2013 DURANGO THAT DOES THE EXACT SAME THING. THIS IS A SOFTWARE BUG IN THE RADIO. *TR
May 16, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
THE TRUCK STALLED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 60 MILES PER HOUR ALMOST GOT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT. NO STEERING OR BRAKES. (COULD BE DEADLY). THIS ALSO HAPPENED AGAIN MAKING A RIGHT TURN THRU AN INTERSECTION. WAS TOLD IT IS SOMETHING TO DO WITH FUSE BOX TIPM TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
Aug 25, 2021
VEHICLE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS DOWN / POWERS OFF WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE EVEN AFTER REPAIRS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. 4/16/18 ENGINE DIED 3 TIMES ON THE WAY HOME FROM PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL, 5/1/18 DRIVING ON FM 2100 GOING APPROX 45 MPH VIHLE COMPTELY SHUT OFF AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 2100 & FOLEY RD, WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. 5/23/18 SLOWING DOWN TO TURN ON A 2 WAY STREET TAKING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL MY ENGINE SHUT OFF AND I ALMOST HIT A VEHICLE HEAD ON WITH MY KIDS IN MY TRUCK. THIS TIPM HAS BEEN REPLACED, FLOOR BOARD GETS EXTREMELY HOT AT TIMES, FUEL PUMP & EXTERNAL RELAY, ISSUES WITH STARTING AND DIEING SINCE APPROX. NOV 2017.
May 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE FUEL PUMP RUNS CONTINUOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. THIS CAUSES THE BATTERY TO DIE AND USUALLY LEAVES ME STRANDED. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO NOT LET THE VEHICLES REAR WHEELS SPIN OUT OF RATIO, WHICH BASICALLY STOPS THE REAR TIRES FROM SPINNING OUT. HOWEVER, IT SENDS FALSE SIGNALS THAT THEY ARE IT STALLS THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN TBONED SEVERAL TIMES TO DUE THE TRUCK STALLING AND LEAVING ME A SITTING DUCK TO INCOMING TRAFFIC. LASTLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON, LEAVING ME TO BELIEVE IT'S ALSO RECEIVING FALSE SIGNALS. HOPEFULLY THEY DO NOT DEPLOY WHILE I'M DRIVING. IF THEY DO AND I LIVE, I'LL BE BACK TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT. AFTER DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH, ALL OF THESE ISSUES SEEM TO BE RELATED TO A BAD TIPM. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MAJOR ISSUE ON THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES PRODUCED BY CHRYSLER AND SOME MODELS HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED AFTER A LAWSUIT. IN MY OPINION THESE ISSUES COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, AND A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD NOT BE DENIED.
Jul 30, 2020
TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. RELAY PROBLEM. HAD TOLD GET TOWED TWICE $165 EACH TIME. WAS GOING 50MPH WHEN TRUCK LOST ALL POWER IN METAIRIE LOUISIANA ON THE CAUSEWAY BRIDGE 1ST TIME. THIS CAN KILL SOMEONE! THIS COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER DODGE TRUCK! CHEVY I WILL STICK TOO! I KNOW ANYTHING YOU BUY CAN HAVE A PROBLEM BUT WHEN PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS AND NOTHING IS DONE IT'S BAD BUSINESS! THIS IS NOT SOME PEOPLE ARE DOING TO DODGE TRUCKS THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS GOING ON WITH THE MAKER OF THIS TRUCKS! SO IS ANYBODY GONNA DO SOMETHING? WILL OUR TRUCKS GET FIXED? I PAID MONEY TO BUY A TRUCK THAT I KEEP UP AND DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS BUT THE RELAY LOSE OF ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING, NOW WHY AND HOW IS THAT? IS A DODGE TRUCK SUPPOSE TO DO THAT? WHEN BUYING MY TRUCK DID ANYBODY TELL ME THIS WOULD HAPPEN? NO! SHOULD I BE RESPONSIBLE, NO! THIS TRUCK COULD KILL PEOPLE! I WASTED MY MONEY ON BUYING THIS TRUCK. ALL THESE COMPLAINTS AND NOBODY CARES. SOMEBODY NEEDS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OF POWER. 2ND TIME LOST POWER NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA ON A CITY STREET. TRUCK SOMETIMES JUST WON'T START AFTER PARKING. THIS HAPPENED 6 TIMES. I WILL NOT FIX THIS TRUCK! SOMETIMES FUEL PUMP WON'T EVEN SHUT OFF IT KEEPS RUNNING. LOST POWER 11/04/19 FIRST TIME GETTING IT TOWED. LOST POWER AGAIN 12/18/19
Dec 19, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
I AM GETTING A LOUD HUMMING VIBRATION NOISE, SOUNDS LIKE A TURBO ISSUE WITH THE HEMI COMING EITHER FROM MY TRANSMISSION OR REAR AXEL AT HIGH AND LOW SPEED. IT'S MORE NOTICEABLE AT 65 TO 75 MPH HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO BILL BRYAN IN FLORIDA AND THEY WHERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY ISSUES EXPERIENCING LOST OF POWER. ONGOING ISSUE WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN .
Jul 01, 2020
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING AND THEN THE TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. BEFORE I COULD PULL INTO A GAS STATION THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON ME. I TURNED THE KEY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT TURNOVER. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HOUSE FOR THE NIGHT AND THEN TO MY MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING. HE COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THAT'S WHEN I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. IT TOOK THEM 2-3 DAYS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WHAT THEY FOUND WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS HOW THEY STATED IT ON THE INVOICE: 29303 NO START P0688 ASD CIRCUIT FAULT, FOUND FUSE M19 BLOWN- REPLACED AND ATTEMPTED TO START- FUSE BLEW AGAIN. TRACED ASD CIRCUIT. FOUND IGNITION COIL #5 MELTED. TESTED FURTHER, FOUND #5 SPARK PLUGS FOULED AND CIRCUIT K16 SHORTED TO GROUND. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION FAULT SET DIA AS A PCM WITH INTERNAL DRIVER FAULT CAUSED BY SHORT, REPLACED AND PROGRAMMED PCM. THIS OF COURSE HAPPENED 5 DAYS AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED, GRANTED I DID NOT EVEN HAVE 30,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME.
Sep 06, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE TAILGATE OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AND CAUSED OBJECTS TO FALL OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE TAILGATE WAS ABLE TO LATCH SECURELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND INCIDENT OF THE TAILGATE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 06, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE HOOD OPENED AUTOMATICALLY AND FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A DEALER. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V459000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Oct 16, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FILLBACK CHRYSLER JEEP (1702 ELM ST, BOSCOBEL, WI) WHERE THE WHEELS WERE ROTATED AND BALANCED AND THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. *LN*JB
Oct 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BUCKLED AND FOLDED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AXLE, COIL SPRINGS, BRAKE CALIPER, RIM, BRAKE LINE, SPLASH SHIELD, AND THE HUB WOULD ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT LOWER TO THE GROUND ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND APPEARED TO DRIVE AT AN ANGLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Jun 25, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION MODULE ON MY RAM 1500 2012 WILL START SOMETIMES WHEN IT WANTS TO AND GOING DOWN THE ROAD I HIT A BUMP TRUCK LOOSES COMPLETE POWER. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS GOING 60 MILES A HOUR DOWN THE ROAD AND LOSE OF ALL POWER NO CONTROL OF THE TRUCK WHATSOEVER, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT COMING AROUND A CURVE AND HIT A BUMP LIGHTS TURN OFF NO POWER STEERING TO THE TRUCK COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION I THINK NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE I DO END UP DIEING FOR A SIMPLE RECALL ON ALL THE TRUCK AND CARS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENES THANK YOU
Jan 16, 2019
I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I LOSE POWER AND THE TRUCK DIES. WHEN THAT HAPPENS I LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL OVER TO SAFETY.THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AND AT ANYTIME NO MATTER IF I'M ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY. IT SEEMS TO HAVE AN EFFECT ON MY IGNITION AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE
Feb 12, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD, 40 MPH, CLEAR CONDITIONS, ALL THE DASHBOARD ICONS WENT DARK. DIFFICULT TO PULL OVER, STEERING WHEEL SLUGGISH RESPONSE. ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK, TURNED KEY TO OFF AND THEN BACK ON. TRUCK STARTED BACK UP. ON 10/13, COUNTRY DIRT ROAD, SLOWING DOWN TO 10 MPH, GOING INTO A TURN, NONE OF THE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FLASHED, THEY WERE SIMPLY GONE. TRIED BRAKES AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL, DIFFICULT TO TURN. PUT INTO NEUTRAL, AND TURNED THE TRUCK BACK ON, ALL THE DASHBOARD ICONS AND ITEMS CAME BACK ON. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND DRY. NEXT EVENT WAS TURNING THE TRUCK ON IN THE DRIVEWAY, MORNING OF 10/15. WAS TURNING THE TRUCK ON, AND IT LOST POWER AGAIN. REMOVED KEY, THEN PUT IT BACK IN THE IGNITION, THEN STARTED UP, NO ISSUES. MADE IT TO WORK WITHOUT ISSUE. **** UNSURE IF THIS IS PART OF THE ISSUE OR A SEPARATE ISSUE, BUT BOTH KEY FOBS HAVE STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. UNABLE TO OPEN/CLOSE DOORS ON THE TRUCK. REPLACED THE BATTERIES WITH EXACT MATCHES OF THE EXISTING BATTERIES, TRIED TO OPEN DOORS WITH BOTH FOBS, NO CHANGE.
Oct 17, 2018
MY 2012 DODGE RAM HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS THAT MERITED ATTENTION AND RESOLUTION WITH CHRYSLER COMPANY'S TIPM'S RECALL. MY LIGHTS SOMETIMES COME OWN, IT WOULD NOT START AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE PROBLEM 12/18-23/2017. ONCE I PICKED UP THE TRUCK, IT SOME TIME WOULD START BUT AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS. THIS TIME THE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED THE TIPM MODULE WAS THE PROBLEM, AND EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERSHIP KNOWS THAT THIS WELL KNOWN DEFECT EXIST, NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND REPLACE THE PART AGAIN OUT OF MY TRUCK FROM 12/27/2017 TILL 01/06/2018!. WHAT CRITERIA WAS USED TO DETERMINE WHOSE VEHICLE WITH THE KNOWN DEFECT IS CORRECTED OR NOT, IS NOT CLEAR. I CONTACTED FCA AND WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE LIST ALTHOUGH THE YEAR, MAKR AND MODEL HAD THOSE ISSUES. I THINK THIS IS SHAMEFUL. I TRUSTED THEIR NAME AND REPUTATION, BUT THEY SHOW NO INTEGRITY.
Jan 13, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO HALL CHRYSLER/JEEP(15123 NORTH RD, FENTON, MI 48430) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER SEIZED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT, APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. RECENTLY, THE SAME BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Aug 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 04/20/16*LJ
Mar 04, 2016
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
VEHICLE WILL NOT COME OUT OF CRUISE BY SWITCH OR SOMETIMES NOT BY BRAKE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S BEEN RAINING. NO ACTION. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN HIGHWAY ABOVE 60 MILES /HR.
Aug 07, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, IT ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Oct 06, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
MFG RECALL # T79 AND NHTSA # 17V-821 ALSO THIRD REAR CAB BRAKE LIGHT IS LEAKING INTO THE CAB WHICH CAN LEAK INTO AIRBAGS, MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION DUE TO CORROSION.
Jan 06, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY DURING THE FAILURE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH UNTIL AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER MOVED OUT OF GEAR WHEN SLIGHTLY TOUCHED WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Feb 18, 2015
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEELS VIBRATED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE USUALLY OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE SYMPTOMS WERE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Sep 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD WAS WORN PREMATURELY, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE WORN. IN ADDITION, THREE SECURITY LOCKS AND THE STUDS AND BOLTS FRACTURED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE SUSPENSION ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WAS UNSTABLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE WHEELS WERE LOCKING IN THE REAR, WHICH INDICATED A DRIVE TRAIN FAILURE BECAUSE THE BOLTS ALSO FRACTURED IN THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED WITH CONFLICTING INFORMATION FROM THE DEALERS AND WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE HOW THE MANUFACTURER WAS GOING TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN), 12V474000 (POWER TRAIN), 13V528000 (STEERING), 11V350000 (STE/ERING) AND 10E040000 (WHEELS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 11/12/15*LJ UPDATED 10/19/2017*CN
Jun 08, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
CERTAIN ANGLES OF THE SUN IN MORNING OR AFTERNOON CAUSE A REFLECTION ON THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE DASHBOARD WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE ROAD. PRIMARILY WITH A DARK BACKGROUND WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH A NEIGHBORHOOD WITH TREES OR BUILDINGS. THE GLARE OFF THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD TO THE WINDSHIELD JUST MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE ROAD.
Aug 21, 2015
THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONS SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE. WINDOWS FOGGED UP AND DEFROSTER WOULD NOT OPERATE AT ALL. LOST COMPLETE VISIBILITY ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. HAD TO PULL OVER AND MANUALLY REMOVE FOG FROM INSIDE WINDOWS. HAD TO DO THIS NUMEROUS TIMES UNTIL ARRIVED AT HOME. IN SHOP NOW FOR REPAIRS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME WHAT CAUSED FAILURE. SUSPECT CONTROL HEAD FAILURE. *TR
Mar 05, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine, air bag, and the fuel pump relay failure warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the exterior lights failed to operate as needed, and the vehicle occasionally failed to start. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the TIPM was faulty and needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 160,000.
May 13, 2025
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
On my way home. Going through in town (slow)traffic all of sudden I notice I had no power steering & no brakes, no please pull out , I noticed if I keep my rpm about 1500, I would get a little power steering & brakes back!, 4 miles to get home , I drove home slowly What happened was I lost my serpentine belt tensioner!!! .MY MAIN Purpose, for my truck is to toe my fifth wheel RV!!, I live in the north west of US, LIKE! in the mountains!! Terrified that it won’t happen again!️
Mar 13, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
Fuel pump randomly shuts down while driving. Or no start condition. Loss of cruise control hitting bumps in the road. Service 4x4, no tc, no cc, trailer lights disconnect. Dealer has recalls on other same year vehicles w same motor w same TIPM defective part. Not on truck. Warranty will not cover due to common problem. Since fuel relay is part of fuse box, will not cover part. Part alone is $2200. Dealer only. Can't get remanfactured, rebuilt, or part store item. Stuck with a truck that barely runs and almost $3000 to fix a non warranty issue. And very common.
Jan 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
Front frame bracket on gas tank has rotted out. There is a recall on this already for other 2012 ram 1500 vehicles. Nhtsa 18v-160 frame bracket
Nov 08, 2024
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
Driver warning light came for airbag, yes it could be if deployed, no dealer has confirmed (but looked up recall # 15V459000), called molar said no recall on my vehicle…., no one else looked at vehicles book says to immediately take to dealer, yes warning light on follow book info and it appeared 9/8/24
Sep 09, 2024
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Catalytic converter, sensors, knocking loss of power, bogging , hot and cold engine , was on a road trip back home passing a 18 wheeler and it starts to lose power Boggs down and then takes off , steering wheel was iffy, fumes are stong in and out of truck. Threw my suitcase and dog in floor . I have replaced sensors , knock sensor , coils, sparks plugs - no fix muffler shop said catalytic is not plugged up . Sent me to mechanic said ram / dodge designed these years messed up common problem ,one mechanic telling me new engine parts might fix won’t pass inspection so now it just sits and drys up that’s not right for what it has cost my insurance said there nothing they can help with it only has 84k miles please emission and knock common problem that is mana factory defect surely loss of power in traffic scary please help with insurance and parts , gas I have no money for deep engine problems 84 k should still run like new truck the trip there drove great then I went to start to go back home 2 days later and knocking and wouldn’t drive putting scanner said sensor . This truck was running awesome I like driving . But to malfunction no reason. The codes are not right . need my truck back on the road I live in Texas has to pass emission to get inspection sticker
Aug 28, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the engine was previously replaced due to camshaft failure. Additionally, the contact stated while checking the tire with the vehicle parked and turned off, the contact became aware that the fuel pump was still running. The contact stated that the car key was in the basement during the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
Apr 05, 2024
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I'm currently having the Recall no.18V160000 problem on my 2012 ram 1500 slt 4.7 but since the vin number on my truck doesn't show this recall, the dealer doesn't want to fix it. My truck currently has the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket broken.
Jan 10, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Malfunction of electronic stability control while in 4x4 driving in heavy snow. Almost hit a light pole, could have caused significant harm. Unknown. No. No precursors. Hit a pot hole while on the on ramp unloading the suspension and the truck started to yaw clockwise. Applied throttle to have front end pull truck straight. ESC applied brakes and chopped power inducing a significant yaw rate counterclockwise driving the rear of the truck into the hard snow bank perpendicular to vehicle travel. Another excessive clockwise yaw occurred at this time. NO throttle control and brakes unresponsive. 1. Had the driver been allowed to retain throttle control upon initial yaw this was easily recoverable. 2. Anti-lock brakes, needed to be disabled so the truck could slide across the snow and not into the ditch when the second clockwise yaw started. 3. This caused minor body damage to the vehicle.
Jan 10, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
While operating the vehicle at highway speed the vehicle shut off causing total loss of power. This happened on a road with speeds at 55 mph. It also occured while pulling into my driveway at a low speed, and i have had 3 occurences of the vehicle power "surging" at varied speeds. I had the fuel pump replaced, which did not remedy the problem. After hearing my fuel pump running with the vehicle shut off, i did some further research and found that the TIPM (toatally integrated power module) is the culprit and has been found to cause several other electrical system issues. Loss of power in a low speed scenario, such as turning left from one roadway to an intersecting road can cause the vehicle to be stranded in the middle of the road and place the stranded vehicle in the line of incoming traffic posing a serious risk for injury or death from a "T-Bone" motor vehicle crash.
Aug 29, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
While driving the Vehicle at 9:30pm on 7/22/22 the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own at a very fast rate after I sped up to yield over into another lane coming off the highway. There was luckily no vehicles ahead of me and I was on a straight away or else I would’ve hit someone. I pressed the brakes down but they wouldn’t bring the vehicle to a stop. I placed the transmission in neutral and it slowed down but soon as I put it back in drive it accelerated again. I went through this cycle 4 times then finally I gained control of the vehicle again. I have read online the dealer says it’s user error or floor mats. That was not the case at all. My floor mats are stock and have taps keeping them secure. This situation was very dangerous and if it happens again it could cause serious injury to me or someone else.
Jul 23, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
Both airbag harnesses under the driver and passenger seat had to be replaced because of faulty connections that kept throwing air bag codes on dash display
Dec 11, 2021
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
Exiting the freeway the truck vibrated and shut off going 55 mph, no brakes, no power steering going into a curve. I managed to keep it on the road and had it Towed to nearest dealership where they were able to diagnose the problem immediately and I was told that this is a know problem with this truck. $6000 to fix, contacted Ram customer service and a very rude woman put the dealership on the line and berated them for claiming there was an issue while explaining that it is completely normal for an engine to blow at 130k miles regardless of maintenance and as it’s out of warranty they were not responsible. “Normal” for an engine to blow, absolutely ridiculous and someone could have died. There are now 533 cases of this happening and Ram refuses to address it.
Dec 10, 2021
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN MOVING VEHICLE AFTER FUELING, TRUCK WAS STOPPED, PUT IN PARK AND DRIVER OPENED THE DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY BEGAN MOVING BACKWARD AND THE DRIVER WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND BY THE DOOR. THE DOOR CAUGHT THE DOOR ON THE FUEL PUMP GUARD POST, BENDING THE DOOR BACK BEYOND 90 DEGREES AND BENDING THE HINGE, AND CAUSING IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE DOOR AND FENDER, AND ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO A CAR FUELING AT THE PUMP WHEN IT STRUCK IT. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY.
Mar 28, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON AND MY HORN OR CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. NOT SURE IF I GOT IN AN ACCIDENT THAT MY AIR BAG WOULD ACTUALLY DEPLOY.. THINKING IT IS A CLOCK SPRING ISSUE.. HAD A RECALL ON MY 2011 WRANGLER AND SAME THING WAS HAPPENING TO THAT VEHICLE ALSO..THIS HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER I STARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER WORK TODAY.
Jan 21, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
EXISTING CASE #11308350 HISSING SOUND IN GAS TANK WHILE ON ROAD IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET, AND A HIGHWAY AND TURNING AND STATIONARY, EVEN NOTICED IT WHEN TRUCK IS TURNED OFF AND SOUND WILL NOT TURN OFF, KILLED ONE BATTERY ALREADY, TRUCK DOES NOT SMELL LIKE GAS. MAYBE ELECTRICAL DEFINITELY SHOULD BE RECALLED SEEMS DANGEROUS. MAY ALSO ADD THAT DRIVER SEAT IS FLAT AND RIPPED DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT LIKE MOST CARS AND TRUCKS, COMMON ISSUE SHOULD BE RECALLED THANK YOU
Feb 15, 2020
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE NOTICED MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH IT. PLEASE HELP ME TO HAVE CHRYSLER - FIAT HONOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND BUY BACK THIS VEHICLE. IT IS A DEATH TRAP AND A LEMON. *DT TO START, THERE'S A CYLINDER MISFIRE CODE THAT IS A PROBLEM ACROSS THE RAM HEMI LINE UP. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS GOOGLE SEARCH AND IT AND YOU COME ACROSS A PLETHORA OF LINKS ADDRESSING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ONE VEHICLE TO HAVE A PROBLEM BUT WHEN THERE ARE COUNTLESS FORUMS ONLINE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OVER AND OVER THE PROBLEM IS THE MANUFACTURER. CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE NIGHTMARE HTTPS://WWW.RAMFORUMZ.COM/THREADS/CYLINDER-3-MISFIRE-NIGHTMARE.241581/ THE TRUCK CAN START WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE TRUCK TAKES MULTIPLES CRANK ATTEMPTS IN ORDER TO START HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/RAM/1500/2012/ENGINE/ENGINE_STALLS_SHUTS_DOWN_WHILE_DRIVING.SHTML ENGINE STALLS/SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING 2012 RAM 1500 HTTPS://WWW.CARANDDRIVER.COM/NEWS/A15353911/MORE-THAN-1-MILLION-RAM-PICKUPS-RECALLED-FOR-ACCIDENTAL-AIRBAG-DEPLOYMENT/ ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYED (MY VEHICLE HAS A DEPLOYED AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT) THE TRUCK LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/RAM/1500/2012/ELECTRICAL/LOSS_OF_POWER_WHILE_DRIVING.SHTML PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND SAFETY LAWS. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT EVEN HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE FOR ME TO PURCHASE IT IN THE FIRST PLACE. UNFORTUNATELY NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AND BUY IT IN GOOD FAITH. I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP AND GUIDANCE REGARDING THIS MATTER. SHOULD YOU NEED TO CALL ME, MY NUMBER IS [XXX] SINCERELY, [XXX] REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 11, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
IN MY 2012 DODGE RAM1500.WHEN I TURN OFF MY IGNITION KEY EVERYTHING IS OFF ALREADY I HEARD SOMETHING STILL RUNNING UNDER MY REAR CHASSIS WHEN I CHECK THE FUEL PUMP STILL RUNNING I'M VERY SCARED IT MIGHT CAUSE OF FIRE BECAUSE FUEL PUMP DOES'T STOP EVEN KEY IS OFF.I LEAVE MY TRUCK FOR HOW MANY HOURS THE PUMP STOP BUT WHEN I CHECK THE TRUCK MY BATTERY ARE DRAIN.AND MY VSC KEEP TURNING ON IN OFF I CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE MY TRUCK LOOK LIKE LOOSING POWER AND VSC KEEP BLINKING EVEN SUNNY DAY. THANK YOU I HOPE WE RESOVE THIS PROBLEM.
Nov 22, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BRACKET WAS RUSTED AROUND THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS BASICALLY AN INCH OFF THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING HOME ON A 500 MILE ROAD TRIP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THIS BECAUSE THE BRACKET DRAGGED ON THE GROUND AND CAUSED SPARKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ON A FLATBED TO LESTER GLENN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (1199 NJ-37 W, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755, (732) 481-2586) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR STRAPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,600. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MADE OVERSEAS AND SHIPPED TO CANADA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.*DT *TR *DT*JB *TR*JB
Aug 28, 2019
SEATS,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY RAM 1500 HAD VALVE SPRINGS BREAK. IT HAS A TICK IN THE ENGINE AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A LIFTER. HE SAID 2012 RAMS ALWAYS GET BAD LIFTERS, ALSO THE FRONT SEATS THE WAY THEY ARE SHAPED, WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT THE EDGES ARE RUBBED AND MY LEATHER IS TORN. THE LIFTER IS A MAJOR ISSUE. I'LL NEVER BY ANOTHER RAM AGAIN BECAUSE OF IT. MY TRUCK SOUNDS AWFUL. I HAVE 97000 MILE IT'S 2012, LOOKS BEAUTIFUL, AND SOUNDS LIKE A BEATER. IT TICKS WHEN I START IT AND SOUNDS WORSE WHEN I DRIVE. WHEN MY SPRINGS BROKE I WAS DRIVING 70 ON THE INTETSTATE.. THE LIFTER ISSUE CAME FIRST, NOT SURE IF IT CAUSED THE SPRINGS TO BREAK.
Mar 14, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE OPERATING MY TRUCK IN NORMAL USAGE, THE TRUCK BEGAN TO LOSS POWER, SHAKE VIOLENTLY, AND EMIT A KNOCKING/CLACKING SOUND. THE TRUCK DISPLAYED A MIL CODE P0304 FOR A MISFIRE, ONE THAT WAS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE, NEGLIGENTLY ENGINEERED POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS. CAMSHAFT AND VALVE LIFTER FAILURES ARE KNOWN ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE ACROSS MULTIPLE MODEL YEARS. THE MOMENT WHEN THEY MANIFEST CAN CAUSE DRIVER DISTRACTION AT THE LEAST, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AT WORST. FCA SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO ISSUE A RECALL TO COVER REPAIRS/REIMBURSE THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED VEHICLE FAILURE. THE PARTS ALONE WILL COST NEARLY $1800, WITH LABOR COSTS EXPECTED TO AT LEAST DOUBLE THAT.
Mar 05, 2019
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V459000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF MEDFORD (4540 GRUMMAN DR, MEDFORD, OR 97504, (541) 930-3023) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Dec 20, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (LIGHTNING BOLT WARNING SYMBOL) INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. STERLING HEIGHTS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (40111 VAN DYKE AVENUE, STERLING HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN 48310, (586) 939-3900) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE OCCURRED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 06, 2018
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVESHAFT DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE REAR WHEELS TO SEIZE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SLID DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND OFF TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PATRIOT DODGE (2499 MARYLAND HWY, OAKLAND, MD 21550), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK TO SEE IF THEY COULD ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR FEES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Jun 13, 2018
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
GOING SLOW AROUND MTN CURVE AND LOST BRAKES AND STEERING.
May 05, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
2012 DODGE RAM 1500 EXPRESS 2WD / 2 DOOR TRUCK. ON MARCH 21, 2018 AT 9:00 AM, I HAD A FIRE IN THE CENTER OF MY STEERING WHEEL BY MY AIRBAG. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL ONLY COVER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES NOW MADE IN MEXICO BY INEXPERIENCE AND INCOMPETENT PEOPLE WORKING AT CHRYSLERS NEW MANUFACTURING PLANT FOR CHEAP FOREIGN SLAVE LABOR IN MEXICO. THE ENTIRE WIRE HARNESS FROM MY STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO MY ENGINE THROUGH THE FIRE WALL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED NOW COSTING ME WELL OVER $2200.00. THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS IS NOW A LOT THINNER WIRES AND NOT PROTECTED FROM COMING INTO HEAT OR CONTACT AND WEATHER CONDITIONS IN THE ENGINE AREA. MY MAIN ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS IN MY TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE ON ME ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 21, 2018 AT 9:00 AM. I JUST WANTED TO REPORT THIS ISSUE TO YOU.
Mar 26, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
NIT A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCES MORE THAN SEVERAL TIMES.WHILE DRIVING ON FRWY SOMETIMES THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDENS MAKING IT IMPOSIBLE TO BRAKE, GOTTA PUM A LIL ON GAS FOR THE PEDAL TO LOOSEN.ONCE IN GEAR DRIVING AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 40MILES SOMETIMES YOU CAN HEAR AS IF YOUVE CHANGED THE GEAR AND VEHICLE DE ACCELERATES OR AS IF YOU WEBT ON NEUTRAL WGILE DRIVING. WHEN SHIFTING EITHER ON REVERSE OR FWD BRAKE HARDENS AND WHILE PRESING GAS PEDAL BEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE NOWHERE, WERE FIGURED OUT MAYBE TURNING THE ENGINE ON AND OFF AFTER A COUPLE OF TIMES IT KINDA RESETS AND THEN IT SWITCHES ON GEAR TRANSMISION ALWAYS NAJES A LOUD NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEAR SUCH AS IF WAS STUCK.. WHILE DRIVING BEHICLE ALWAYS SMELLS LIKE HOT ENGINE OR PLASTIC.THE PROBLEM IS BITHE STATIONARY AND WHIKE DRIVING.
Feb 21, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
TAMARA RECALL- SO ON JUNE OF 2017 I WAS DRIVING FROM TEXAS TO COLORADO. I WAS AT THE PASSING BY TRINIDAD, CO WHEN THE TRUCK JUST GAVE OUT GOING UP THE HILL. IT LITERALLY LEFT ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HILL WHILE CARS WER DRIVING BY 70 MILES AN HOUR. M AND M TOWING TOWED IT TO TRINIDAD AND THEY INFORMED ME THE TRANSFER CASE WAS BAD AND SO WAS THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT. I PAID 2500 DOLLARS TO HAVE THAT REPAIRED. WELL NOW SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2012 THE TRUCK KEEPS GIVING ME PROBLEMS. IT TURNS OFF LITERALLY WHILE I'M DRIVING MAKING ME LOOSE ANY STEERING OR BREAK POWER. THE HEATING SEATS HAVE STOPPED WORKING, THE TRACTION LIGHT KEEPS TURNING OFF AND ON. THE LIGHT TRAILER DISCONNECTED MESSAGE IS PERMANENTLY ON. THE SHIFTER WON'T MOVE OUTTA PARK ALMOST EVERYDAY WHEN I FIRST START THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK TURNS ON AND IMMEDIATELY SHUTTS OFF. THE REMOTE START ONLY WORKS HALF OF THE TIME. I WAS JUST INFORMED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED AND THAT THE RFRONT DIFFERENTIAL IS BAD TOO. AT THIS POINT THE TRUCK ISN'T EVEN DRIBBLE UNLESS I SPEND LIKE 5000 IN FIXING IT. BIT HOW IF I'M MAKING 700 PAYMENT MONTHLY. THE TRUCK IS PLAIN AND SIMPLE FALLING APART AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. WHAT WORRIES ME THE MOST THAT IT TURNS COMPLETELY OFF WITHOUT NOTICE OR WARNING WHILE I'M DRIVING WITH MY KIDS IN THE TRUCK
Jan 24, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL, AIRBAG SENSOR TO LEFT SIDE, ABG, ANTISKID SENSORS, FOLLOWING CODES BOO2013, BOO2813, B105892, C1020, C2100, U1417, PO441.
Oct 31, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING MAKE A TURN AND IT JUST TURNS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS ! TURN BACK ON WHEN IN NEUTRAL ARE PARK. AND START UP AND MAY NOT DO IT FOR A WEEK AND DO IT AGAIN.
Sep 25, 2017
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FRONT, RIGHT SIDE BRAKES I.E. ROTOR AND CALIPERS FAULTY AFTER ONLY 35,000 MILES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND BRAKE COMPONENTS BEGAN TO SMOKE ON JUNE 20, 2017 WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE IS USED FOR GENERAL DRIVING AND NEVER USED FOR PAYLOADS HEAVIER THAN 500 POUNDS NOR USED TO PULL A TRAILER.#
Jun 22, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER THE SETTLEMENT IMPOSED AGAINST FIAT CHRYSLER TO OFFER BUYBACK OPTION TO OWNER BASED ON PURCHASE PRICE MINUS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION. HOWEVER, MY DEALER, FIAT CHRYSLER, BUYBACK HOTLINES, AND EVERYONE I HAVE CONTACTED ARE PASSING THE BUCK AND NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BUYBACK PROGRAM. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS FOR 18 MONTHS. I AM ABOUT TO GO MEET WITH A SERVICE DEPT. MANAGER THIS MORNING, AFTER RECEIVING MORE IGNORANCE AND "I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT'S" YESTERDAY. FRUSTRATING. THERE ARE STEERING ISSUES, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, AND POWER TRAIN CONCERNS., AND IF SOMEONE GETS HURT IN THE MEANTIME WHILE I AM HAVING TO NAVIGATE THIS MESS, I WILL OWN FIAT CHRYSLER, NHTSA, AND WILL TAKE OVER THE BUYBACK NUMBER AND TURN IT INTO A PIZZA DELIVERY CALL CENTER. THANK YOU
May 16, 2017
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
FRONT LEFT AXLE IS SEIZED UP ON MY TRUCK. A TIRE COMPANY WAS GOING TO PUT A NEW HUB ON FOR ME AND THEY COULDN'T GET THE AXLE TO RELEASE THE HUB. ON ENGINE MY TRUCK IS TICKING FROM MANIFOLD.
Mar 23, 2017
SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
SEAT BELT LOCATION. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. TO GET THEM IN THE REG CAB YOU NEED TO REACH WAY BACK AND AS YOU GET OLDER IT GETS HARDER. THIS STATIONARY BUT IS UNABLE TO DO IF MOBILE. THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES ACCELERATE A LOT EVEN JUST TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR AT TIMES YOU HAVE TO THIS CAN BE WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT.
Mar 16, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
RECALL TIPM ? FUEL PUMP AND TIPM WITH A COST OF $1,700 TO REPAIR AT DODGE DEALERSHIP. MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL?
Mar 14, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TRUCK SHUTTING OFF AT RANDOM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD NEEDING TO RESTART ENGINE. YOU HIT A BUMP AND TRUCK SHUTS OFF VERY DANGEROUS LIFE TREATING. MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE SNAPPED OFF INTO ENGINE. TRUCK SHIFTS TO 4TH GEAR AT RANDOM CAUSING A JERR AND SKID OF BACK TIRES COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR INJURY
Mar 01, 2017
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2012 DODGE RAM 1500 WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SUSTAINING MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. SPEED LIMIT AT THE TIME OF IMPACT IS ESTIMATED TO BE OVER 10 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY NOR ARE THERE ANY WARNINGS LIGHTS. BASED ON THE LOCATION OF THE DAMAGES AND THE FRAME SHIFTED, SHOULDNT THE AIRBAGS HAVE DEPLOYED?
Nov 14, 2016
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTY ROAD, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF ME I SWERVED AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE OFF THE ROAD AND IMPACTED HEAD ON TO OTHER SIDE OF THE DRAINAGE DITCH OFF THE ROAD. MY AIRBAG WAS NOT DEPLOYED AND MY HEAD IMPACTED THE STEERING WHEEL.
Oct 13, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE ABS &TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON. WHEN LIGHTS APPEAR TRUCK ACTS LIKE THE ENGINE HAS A MISS.
Sep 23, 2016
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V529000 (STEERING), 14V635000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL), AND 15V459000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
May 12, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
DURING 2014/2015 THE 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 WOULD FAIL TO START INTERMITTENTLY ESPECIALLY ON COLDER DAYS. DURING JANUARY OF 2015 THE PROBLEM BECAME MORE COMMON ON A DAILY BASIS AND WOULD TAKE 10-15 TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE TO DODGE UNDER WARRANTY FOR REPAIR MULTIPLE TIMES AND ACCORDING TO DODGE THE STARTER WAS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD START. AFTER OBTAINING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DODGE REPAIR SHOP THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT BEGAN TO GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN TAKING TO THE DODGE SERVICE SHOP FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. DODGE INDICATED THAT IT WAS A FAULTY TIPM AND THAT IT WAS REPLACED AND THAT THE LEFT HEADLIGHT SHOULD WORK APPROPRIATELY. AFTER OBTAINING THE TRUCK ONCE AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND RETURNED TO THE DODGE SHOP WHERE THEY INDICATED THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR WHICH WAS REPLACED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT BEGAN TO GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND SITTING STILL. THE DODGE WAS RETURNED TO THE DODGE REPAIR SHOP WHO STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS REPAIR WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY AND SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY REPAIRS EVEN THOUGHT THEY HAVE A 24 MONTH PART POLICY FOR REPAIRS PAID FOR BY THE CUSTOMER. SUSPECTED TO BE A TIPM ISSUE.
Jan 07, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LIGHT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. ...UPDATED 02/08/16 *BF *TR
Nov 09, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE THAT A STEERING WHEEL HARNESS COULD RUB AND DEPLOY THE AIRBAG AT ANY TIME. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO HOLLYWOOD CHRYSLER HOLLYWOOD FL AND THEY REPAIRED AND RETURNED. WHEN I ARRIVED AND FOR THE PRECEDING MONTHS PRIOR MY "FUEL ECONOMY DISPLAY" INDICATED MY AVERAGE MILEAGE WAS 15.8 GALLONS PER MILE REASONABLY WITHIN THE SPECS FOR THIS VEHICLE. FOLLOWING THE WIRING HARNESS REPAIR THE DISPLAY NOW (AND FOR MORE THAN 2 WEEKS ) REPORTS 11.8 MPG. SOMEHOW THE REPAIR ALTERED THE FUEL USAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CHECKED AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. BUT MY MILEAGE HAS GONE FROM 15.8 TO 11.8. I'M NOT DRIVING DIFFERENTLY. I'M LOSING 30% OF MY GAS AND THE VEHICLE IS NOW UNDER ADVERTISED SPECS OF 14/20 MPG THERE IS AN ISSUE THEY DON'T WANT TO DISCUSS. CAN THE NHTSA CONTACT OTHER OWNERS WITH THIS REPAIR AND VERIFY? CAN YOU HELP? THANKS
Oct 27, 2015
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
REAR SEAT SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE. POOR/FAULTY DESIGN. LOWER HALF OF REAR SEAT RAISES/LOWERS FOR STORAGE. THE BUCKLE END OF THE BELT IS NOT ACCESSABLE DUE TO POOR DESIGN. THIS MAKE THE BACK SEAT NOT HAVE FUNCTIONING SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER. WITH GREAT EFFORT THEY CAN FISH OUR THE BUCKLES, BUT AS SOON AS THE SEAT IS MOVED THEY ARE NO LONGER ACCESSABLE.
Oct 10, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 2012 RAM 1500 HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVEN TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE ORIGINAL PROBLEMS WERE RELATED TO THE PCM WHICH WOULD SHORT OUT AND CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO OPERATE IN ONLY ONE GEAR. THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED FINALLY BY REPLACING THE PCM AND VARIOUS OTHER PARTS. MY TRUCK RECENTLY HAD THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR, RIGHT HEADLIGHT, AND FUEL PUMP CONTROL GO OUT ALL AROUND THE SAME TIME WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR MY TRUCK TO START AND WHEN IT DID START IT SOUNDED ANEMIC AND WOULD OFTEN HAVE ALERTS GOING OFF. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THAT THE TIPM WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS AND NOW I AM WONDERING IF IT IS THE ROUTE OF ALL THE OTHER PROBLEMS. THIS MOST RECENT REPAIR COST ME $1000 DOLLARS AND WELL OVER $100 IN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS. MY TRUCK IS ONLY TWO AND A HALF YEARS OLD WITH 50K MILES ON IT. I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS NEW OF A VEHICLE. CHRYSLER AND RAM HAVE A WELL DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF RECENT PROBLEMS WITH THE TIPM ACROSS VARIOUS VEHICLES AND AN INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO BE CONDUCTED AND CUSTOMERS NEED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE PROBLEMS THIS PART HAS CAUSED.
Oct 06, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, NO VISIBLY AT ALL!!!! TURNS OUT ITS THE POWER CONTROL MODULE, AKA THE FUSE BOX. NOT THE WIPER MOTOR, SWITCH ETC... NO WAY TO PREDICT WHEN IT WILL GO. SUPER DANGEROUS!!!
Aug 10, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE WITH A 36 GALLON GAS TANK MAKES A THUMP NOISE A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPS WHEN THE TANK IS BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 AND 3/4 FULL. WHEN FILLED THE NOISE STOPS OR WHEN GAS IS BELOW 1/4. THE DEALER CHANGED A PART IN THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN AS THAT WAS THEIR DIAGNOSIS AND SAID A PART WAS FOUND WORN BUT THE NOISE STILL EXISTS AND IS COMMONLY FOUND ON THE INTERNET RAM FORUMS FOR THESE VEHICLES WITH THIS SIZE GAS TANK.
Aug 08, 2015
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN TRUCK STARTS TO FISHTAIL OUT OF CONTROL FROM THE REAR, CAUSING ME TO GO INTO THE DITCH IN ONE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY THEN COMING OUT TO GO ACROSS THE INTERSTATE THEN LAND IN THE MEDIAN DITCH. FORTUNATELY I HIT NO ONE AND NO ONE WAS INJURED EXCEPT SCARING ME TILL I DON'T LIKE DRIVING MUCH ANYMORE. THE DAMAGES WERE MINOR LOSS OF THE INSERTS TO THE LOCKED RIMS WHICH WERE BROCKEN OFF.
Aug 03, 2015
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHEN STEERING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO STUD-ER OR GET STICKY AT TIMES AS YOU TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE STEERING BUT THEY GREASED THE FRONT END, SEEMS TO BE BETTER. WHEN AT LOW OR HIGH HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES NORMALLY NOT IN A EMERGENCY STOPPING SITUATION, THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. STATED AROUND 30,000 MILES THE DRIVER SIDE PARKING LIGHTS OR RUNNING LIGHTS FRONT AND REAR ARE OFF AND NOT WORKING, DIRECTIONAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS SEEM FINE.
Aug 03, 2015
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WELL FOR STARTERS THE AIR BAG LIGHT COME. TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG HAD A BOTTLE UNDER SEAT.OK WHATEVER THAN TIME GOES ON AIR BAG LIGHT STILL ON.TAKE IT BACK.THEY REPLACE THE AIR BAG BRAIN SO IM TOLD. LIGHTS OFF FOR ABOUT A COUPLE WEEKS.THEN COMES BACK ON. IM SO TRIED OF DEALING WITH THIS. AND THEN I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES WHICH GOT ROTATED LIKE THERE SUPPOSED TOO. THEY WORE OUT ON THE INSIDE. I WAS TOLD BY ONE PLACE IT NEED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. SO I PROCEED TO GET ONE AND THEY HAD TOLD ME MY CAMBER ALIGNMENT BOLT WAS BENT AND IT NEED TO BE DEALT WITH A THE DEALER, BECAUSE IT COULD BE A DEFECT. SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE SAID THEY DID THE ALIGNMENT AND IT WAS FIXED.I HOPE SO NEVER GOT IT CHECKED AGAIN. I DONT HOLD MY BREATHE FOR THAT. THEN MY SUSPENSION LEANS TO THE RIGHTSIDE JUST A LITTLE BUT NOTHINGS WRONGS SO IM TOLD BY THE DEALER. AND MY DASH LIGHTS USED TO COME ON AND FLASH AND THE RADIO WAS OVERHEATING HAD TO GET A NEW ON. KEEP IN MIND THE WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD WHEN THIS ALL STARTED AND I BROUGHT BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 5 MILES ON IT FROM MY TEST DRIVE. AND IM THE ONLY OWNER AND ITS THREE YRS OLD NOW, WITH THE SAME CONTINUING PROBLEMS. THEY DEALER SAYS THERES NOTHING WRONG BS.....
Aug 03, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON THE DASHBOARD AND STAYS ON FOR A WHILE SOMETIMES GOES OFF THEN COMES RIGHT BACK ON. MY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID MESSAGE COMES ON EVEN WHITH A FULL TANK OF FLUID. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW GOES UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN SOMETIMES. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE "DEATH WOBBLE" COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IF YOU GUYS COULD ENLIGHTEN ME ON ALL OF THIS THAT WOULD BE GREAT BECAUSE I SEARCHED MY VIN NUMBER AND NO RECALLS CAME UP. I DON'T WANT TO BE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND MY STEERING SUDDENLY GOES. ALSO GOD FOR BID I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT I WANT TO MAKE SURE MY AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY.
Jul 27, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V635000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 8/27/15*CN
May 18, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
UPON SELECTING TRANSMISSION "D" OPTION INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED "6", DROVE TO BARN FOR HORSE FEED. NEEDING TO BACK UP TO FENCE, TO DISPERSE FEED, TRANSMISSON SELECTION OF "R" WAS NECESSARY. USING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO REGULATE SPEED AND NO USAGE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL (AS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON VEHICLES WILL GENERALLY MOTIVATE WHEN GEAR SELECTION IS INITIATED) "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" OCCURRED CAUSING DAMAGE TO TAILGATE WHICH WAS DOWN. BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TRANSMISSON SELECTION "D" WAS INITIATED, IN ORDER TO INVESTIGATE DAMAGE, AND ONCE AGAIN WITH BRAKE PEDAL USED TO REGULATE SPEED AND NO USAGE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" WAS AGAIN ENCOUNTERED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS AGAIN DEPRESSED WHICH STOPPED VEHICLE. NO FURTHER OCCURRANCES WERE ENCOUNTERED THAT DAY. WEATHER WAS SUNNY AND COOL, HIGH 40'S, WITH DRY CONDITIONS. *TR
Mar 01, 2015
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V635000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) AND 13V527000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Feb 12, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V63500 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Feb 05, 2015
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE WEEK OF MARCH 9TH OF THIS YEAR, WE TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO THE LOCAL DEALER: FRONTIER DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP 5801 SPUR 327 LUBBOCK, TX 79424 THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED. THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD US THAT THEY WILL ONLY FIX THE ALIGNMENT AFTER THEY RECEIVE THE RECALL PART# N49. DUE TO THEM HAVING TO REALIGN IT AGAIN AFTER THEY REPAIR N49. THE STEERING WHEEL'S POSITION IS OFF. THE LOGO IS TILTED TO THE RIGHT. WITH THAT SAID, ITS NOW DECEMBER AND WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY CALLS FROM THE DEALER. THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED US WITH ANY UPDATES. WE CALLED IN JUNE AND THE SERVICE DESK AND WERE TOLD THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE OUR PART YET. THAT WAS SAID EVEN BEFORE WE GAVE THEM OUR NAME. HOW DID THEY KNOW WHO THEY WERE TALKING TO? AFTER WE IDENTIFIED THE TRUCK, THEY SAID THAT THE PART ISN'T IN YET. THE ONLY REASON THAT WE ARE CONTACTING YOU IS DUE TO THE POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT WE RECEIVED AT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER. AND WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE RECALLS NEED TO BE DONE. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT ITS NOT GETTING DON?T IN A TIMELY MATTER. THE 2ND RECALL, WITH COMPARTMENT FIRE, SOUNDS LIKE IT COULD BE A DISASTER. I DON'T EVEN FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE TRUCK ESPECIALLY HAVING MY FAMILY IN IT. I WOULD REALLY LIKE A CALL OR SOME SORT OF RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE SITUATION. *TR
Dec 10, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
BRAKES MUSHY, GO ALL WAY TO FLOOR, NEED TO BE PUMPED BEFORE EACH STOP. BAD COLD START ENGINE NOISE COULD MAKE ENGINE STOP WORKING ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER REPAIR BULLETIN. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REPAIR EITHER DEFECT - BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES AND STAYS ON MUCH LONGER DUE TO PUMPING AND NEED FOR CONSTANT PEDAL ACTION. ACCORDING TO ON-LINE SEARCH THE ABOVE DEFECTS ARE COMMON IN DODGE RAMS - CHRYSLER REFUSING TO REPAIR - CLAIMS "BRAKES WORKING NORMALLY" - PLEASE ADVISE WHAT TO DO. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Nov 20, 2014
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE TRUCK FAILED TO DOWNSHIFT FOR AN INCLINE ON THE HIGHWAY LOOSING MOMENTUM. I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. AT THIS POINT I SIGNALED TO MOVE ONTO THE SHOULDER WHILE THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO LOSE MOMENTUM. WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE AS IF I HAD LOST MY POWER STEERING TOO. THE BRAKES WORKED AND I STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER. I PLACED THE TRUCK IN PARK AND BACK TO DRIVE: NOTHING HAPPENED. I PLACED THE TRUCK IN PARK, TURNED IT OFF, WAITED A COUPLE MINUTES AND RESTARTED. THE TRANSMISSION AND STEERING NOW WORKED. AT NO TIME DID ANY WARNING LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASH. I COULD HAVE CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT PILE UP ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. SINCE NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASH--HOW DO I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED--OR MORE LIKELY, HOW WILL THE DEALERSHIP FIND THE ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS FAILURE. THIS BEHAVIOR IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE FOR A 2 YEAR OLD TRUCK WITH LESS THAN 15K MILES. I USE MY TRUCK TO SOMETIMES PULL A HORSE TRAILER. IF THIS INCIDENT HAPPENS AGAIN WHILE I AM TOWING THE OUTCOME WILL BE DISASTROUS. I AM NOW SCARED TO DRIVE MY TRUCK. *TR
Aug 28, 2014
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
AFTER HAVING A BREAKDOWN, DUE TO ROAD DEBRIS DAMAGING A WHEEL / TIRE, I WAS LEFT STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AS I WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE MY SPARE TIRE AND CHANGE THE WHEEL AS MY EMERGENCY ROADSIDE JACK AND TOOLS TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE WERE MISSING. I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ADVISED THEM OF WHAT WAS GOING ON. THEY DECLINED TO HELP ME, AND FURTHER STATED THAT MOST VEHICLE DO NOT COME WITH SUCH ITEMS AS I HAVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I LET THE REPRESENTATIVE KNOW HE WAS INCORRECT IN MAKING SUCH A STATEMENT AS IT IS A REQUIREMENT AS FAR AS I WAS CONCERNED, MY MANUAL STATES I HAVE ONE, AS WELL AS THERE IS A PLACE FOR ONE TO GO, HOWEVER THE PACK IT'S SELF IS NOT THERE. HE THEN TOLD ME I SHOULD HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM SOONER. AFTER ASKING HIM HOW I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT UNTIL I HAD AN EMERGENCY, HE TOLD ME I SHOULD HAVE INSPECTED THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HE STATES SOMEONE MAY HAVE TAKEN IT, IF I LOANED OUT THE VEHICLE. AS THE CALL PROGRESSED AND HE WAS ABSOLUTELY SET ON NOT HELPING ME, I ASKED HIM WHEN HE LAST CHECKED ON HIS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, HE IN RETURN STATED WE WERE TALKING ABOUT MY VEHICLE AND WHAT I SHOULD HAVE DONE, NOT HIS OR WHAT OTHER PEOPLE DO. *TR
Aug 27, 2014
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIES. ALL POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC ARE GONE. I HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST OF 2012. ONE DAY IT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN SUCCESSION. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON JUNE 5, 2014. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING AS THEY CAN NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE WHILE IT IS IN THE SHOP. I AM VERY CONCERNED AS THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE THAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE CURRENT HUGE GM RECALL INVOLVING FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES . I PULL A TRAVEL TRAILER WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE TO HAVE HAPPENING. UP UNTIL NOW IT HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE TOWING THE TRAILER BUT I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY. *JS
Jul 08, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
EVERYTHING WAS ALRIGHT, WE PARKED THE TRUCK CAME OUT AND IT WOULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR, SO WE MANUALLY OPENED THE DOOR. IT WAS JUST DEAD. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A DODGE DEALER IN PRICE, UTAH. WE HAVE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. THE COMPUTER OFF THE KEY IGNITION WAS GONE. IT COSTS US $924.00. *TR
Jun 09, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS IN A WRECK YESTERDAY SHE HIT A TRUCK IN THE REAR END AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING HER FACIAL INJURIES ALSO A LATER SURGERY. *TR
Apr 09, 2014
WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DODGE RAM LARAMIE1500 4X4 CREW CAB BUILT IN JUNE 2012 HAS FACTORY 20X9 ALUMINUM CHROME CLAD WHEELS WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER HP P275/60R20 TIRES. PROBLEM WITH THIS IS THE SPARE TIRE & THE FACTORY JACK. HAD A REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLOW OUT AND HAD TO JACK THE TRUCK TO FIX THE FLAT. FIRST, THE SPARE TIRE SIZE IS P235/85R17, MY WHEELS ARE 20" RIMS AND 1-1/4 HIGHER OVER ALL. THIS TRUCK HAS THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) WHICH STATES TO HAVE THE PROPER SIZE RIMS & TIRES AS THIS SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IF THEY ARE DIFFERENT SIZES. SECONDLY, THE JACK DODGE PROVIDES CAN'T HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THESE TRUCKS. THIS JACK COLLAPSED SOON AFTER RAISING THE FLAT TRUCK TIRE 1-2" OFF THE GROUND, THE WORM GEAR LOOKS LIKE A U-BOLT. CALLED BOTH THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM IN DECEMBER 2012 AND DODGE. NEITHER IS WILLING TO HELP REMEDY THESE PROBLEMS. DODGE DID HAVE A RECALL 12V192000 JAN 5TH 6TH 2012 FOR THE SPARE TIRE NOT BEING SIZED CORRECTLY. IS THIS NOT THE SAME CASE? *TR
Jan 29, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN, THE THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE ACCELERATOR FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE T HE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,565 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,113. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR FAILURE OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE FAILURE WOULD LAST UP TO 15 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TWICE. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. UPDATED 03/11/14
Jan 17, 2014
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A LARGE BODY OF WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,500.
Sep 27, 2013
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
SOMETIMES WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP IT FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS BEING REAR ENDED EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS BEHIND IT.
Sep 23, 2013
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
I WAS ON VACATION IN SMOKES GOING UP A HILL. I WAS BEHIND A SLOW MOVING CAR ABOUT 25 TO 35 MPH. WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN MY TRUCK STARTS SLUGGING. IT WAS LIKE IT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR TO GET IN. IT WOULD GO HIGH AND START JERKING THEN LOW. THEIR WAS A CAR BEHIND ME SO FINALLY I JUST STOPPED IN THE ROAD TO LET THE ONE IN FRONT GO ON. IT FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING FALL OUT OF THE TRUCK. NOW IT DOES IT JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD . I CAN PUSH THE PEDDLE 1/4 WAY DOWN AND IT DOES NOT RESPOND . IT SHIFTS IN TO A HIGHER GEAR TO SOON THIS TRANSMISSION IN THESE TRUCK NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURT OR KILLED. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THEY GOING TO DO. GUESS ITS THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION AT 60 TO HIGHER ALSO. I TOOK IT TO DEALER TODAY AND THEY SAID ITS ALL NORMAL . HOW CAN IT BE NORMAL WHEN IT WAS NOT DOING IT WHEN I FIRST GOT IT. GUESS THAT IS THEIR ANSWER TO EVERY PROBLEM MAKES THEIR DAY EASER. WE THE PEOPLE OF RAM OWNERS NEED HELP .CAN ANYBODY HELP US WE PAY TO MUCH FOR THOSE TRUCKS FOR THEM TO RIDE LIKE THAT. AND FOR OUR PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THAT WE ARE CONTROLLING THE TRUCK NOT THE TRANSMISSION . DON'T WAIT TO HAVE IT RECALLED BECAUSE IT MIGHT BE YOU THAT GETS HIT BY A DEFAULTED TRUCK OR EVEN WORSE YOUR KID THAT IS WALKING INTO A STORE. ASKING FOR HELP BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS. THANK FOR YOUR HELP!! *TR
Jul 18, 2013
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY SONS 2012 RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB WITH LESS THAN 20K ON THE ODOMETER BACK FROM TEXAS TO NORTH CAROLINA. I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND WE RAN INTO A PORTABLE TOW BEHIND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION SIGN, BOUNCED OFF A GUARD RAIL AND THEN ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES DOWN THE FREEWAY EMBANKMENT ON I-20 IN TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA. NOT ONE OF THE 6 AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. LUCKILY MY SON AND HIS TWO DAUGHTERS ESCAPED PRACTICALLY INJURY FREE, WITH ONLY MINOR ABRASIONS, HOWEVER I TOOK A BEATING TO THE HEAD AND AM STILL OUT OF WORK 1 MONTH LATER DUE TO HEAD/CONCUSSION INJURY. NONE OF THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS, SIDE IMPACT OR FRONTAL IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I DO HAVE PICTURES OF THE TRUCK, WHICH WAS TOTALED, TO VALIDATE THIS. I ALSO HAVE A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT STATING NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WHAT SHOULD I DO? AND WHO ELSE SHOULD I CONTACT? *TR
Jul 10, 2013
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE TRUCK WAS PARKED THE NIGHT BEFORE AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15PM AND AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30AM MY WIFE WOKE TO SOMETHING POPPING OUTSIDE AND HER 2012 RAM WAS OUTSIDE ON FIRE. IT CAUGHT MY 2005 DODGE RAM 3500 ON FIRE ALSO, AND EVENTUALLY BURNT OUR HOME DOWN. *TR
Feb 15, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 BIG HORN WITH A 5.7L HEMI AND 6 SPEED TRANNY WITH IN 30MILES NOTICED VERY LARGE FLAWS IN THE PAINT ON THE HOOD UNDER THE CLEAR COAT THAT I DIDN'T SEE AT DEALER AT TIME OF PURCHASE DO TO RAIN TOOK BACK THE NEXT DAY AND TOOK THEM 3 DAYS TO REPAINT HOOD TO MATCH SOON AFTER GETTING TRUCK BACK STARTED PUTTING MILES ON IT AND NOTICED LARGE THUDS WHEN TRUCK IS SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP! ALSO NOW AT 2800 MILES I AM GETTING A FRONT END/WHOLE BODY SHAKE WHEN TAKING OFF TILL I GET UP TO 35-40 MPH FEELS DRIVE LINE RELATED. AT ABOUT 1600 MILES FOUND TIRES WHERE ALL SET TO 49-50 PSI !!! AND TIRES ARE ONLY RATED FOR 45 PSI SHOWING MORE SIGNS TRUCK DID NOT GET ITS PDI ! COULD HAVE ENDED BAD BEING MY 2 YEAR OLD IS IN MY TRUCK A LOT! ALSO AT SAME MILES FOUND ALL LUG NUTS LOOSE ! TAKING BACK TO THE DEALER SOON AS I CAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS CHECKED OUT! *TR
Jun 02, 2012
SEATS
1 complaint
THE DESIGN OF THE HEADREST IS BAD. IT FORCES YOU TO BEND YOUR NECK AS SUCH AN ANGLE THAT IT CAUSES EXTREME NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN. I REALIZE THAT BY REMOVING THE HEAD REST I WILL NOT HAVE ANY WHIPLASH PROTECTION BUT I AM WILLING TO TAKE THAT CHANCE BECAUSE I AM IN PAIN EACH TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHO EVER FORCED THE MANUFACTURES TO MAKE THE HEADREST THIS WAY HAS NEVER DRIVEN ONE. MORE RESEARCH NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE YOU FORCE THE MANUFACTURE TO USE SUCH A HEADREST. *TR
Jan 01, 2012
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
2012 DODGE RAM WITH 4.7 LITRE ENGINE. NOTICED A GROUND OUT VIBRATION TYPE NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS AND AT IDLE IN GEAR AT STOP LIGHT THERE WAS A REALLY NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. FOUND POWER STEERING PUMP TO BE LOOSE AND UNDER FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THERE WERE NO THREADS IN MOUNTING BOLT HOLE AT THE 9:00 POSITION AND THE LOWER BOLT AT THE 6:00 POSITION IN THE END OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THEREFORE THERE WAS ONLY ONE BOLT HOLDING ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND IT HAD LOOSENED UP AND NOW THE PUMP AND LINE WERE VIBRATING. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE NEVER LEFT THE PLANT IN THIS CONDITION AND DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT OF LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. THIS SHOWS VERY POOR QUALITY CONTROL AT BOTH THE PLANT AND DEALERSHIP NEW VEHICLE PREP DEPARTMENT. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS COULD BE AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF VEHICLES WITH THIS ENGINE BUILT AT THIS TIME SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THIS TRUCK WAS DELIVERED TO THE DEALERSHIP IN MID NOVEMBER NOT SURE OF EXACT BUILD DATE DUE TO TRUCK NOT BEING IN MY POSSESSION RIGHT NOW IT IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. *TR
Dec 09, 2011
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How many problems does the 2012 RAM 1500 have?
The 2012 RAM 1500 currently has 682 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2012 RAM 1500?
The most common problems reported for the 2012 RAM 1500 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2012 RAM 1500 problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2012 RAM 1500 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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