2013 RAM 1500

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    steering electric assist

    323 unsafe, 1 broken

    324
    incidents
    Typical range: 53,500132,000 mi

    Median 91,000 mi, based on 94 reports (77% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (ARRIGO DODGE, [REDACTED ADDRESS]…"~4,800 mi, complaint #1526518
    • "STEERING STICKS WHEN MAKING SLIGHT RIGHT TURN AT SPEEDS BELOW 45 MPH. *TR"~39,000 mi, complaint #1162360
    • "MY 2013 DODGE RAM 1500 SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING WHILE IN MOTION CAUSING ME TO ENTER A DITCH AND MY VEHICLE SUFFERED MINOR DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE STILL RUNS FINE BUT THE EMERGENCY LIGHT IS STILL ON AND THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWED MOPAR…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1691790
    • "POWER STEERING WENT OUT INSTANTLY WHILE STOPPED PREPARING TO ENTER A CAR WASH. MADE IT THROUGH THE CAR WASH, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, THEN BACK ON, WOW! POWER STEERING STARTED WORKING PERFECTLY AGAIN. AFTER A MILE OR SO POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. IT APPEARS…"~103,000 mi, complaint #1746251
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to safely drive to work. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove to an independent mechanic and the…"~255,000 mi, complaint #1814862
  2. #2

    power steering hydraulic

    1 stranded, 100 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    102
    incidents
    Typical range: 65,000150,000 mi

    Median 95,000 mi, based on 39 reports (72% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING FLUID LOW" AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. ROB LAMBDIN'S UNIVERSITY DODGE ([REDACTED ADDRESS], DAVIE, FL 33328) WAS…"~4,824 mi, complaint #1625820
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O…"~59,000 mi, complaint #1280915
    • "POWER STEERING MODULAR WENT BAD THAY HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING RACK WENT OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE COULD NOT TURN THE WHEELS AT ALL"~75,000 mi, complaint #1452130
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME FIRM AND HARD TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ALAN JAY CHRYSLER DODGE RAM JEEP LOCATED AT (1401 US-17, WAUCHULA…"~126,200 mi, complaint #1654833
    • "COMPLAINT INVOLVING POWER STEERING: ON JUNE 16TH WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO HEAD HOME FROM A RESTAURANT THE CAR GAVE ME A POWER STEERING ERROR AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T MOVE. I HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT BACK UP FOR IT TO GO AWAY. I MADE IT HOME THAT…"~162,000 mi, complaint #1580052
  3. #3

    steering rack mechanical

    81 unsafe

    81
    incidents
    Typical range: 46,000109,000 mi

    Median 73,000 mi, based on 28 reports (73% had no usable mileage)

    • "THIS VEHICLE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE TO THE STEERING RACK IN MAY OF 2019. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 8400 MILES AND HAD BEEN IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH LOCKED UP MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO HANDLE. IF EXITING A HIGHWAY…"~8,400 mi, complaint #1577453
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MARK DODGE ([REDACTED ADDRESS], LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT END NEEDED TO BE REP…"~45,955 mi, complaint #1567992
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INTERMITTENTLY BECAME INOPERABLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF OF THE ROADWAY. THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICL…"~78,500 mi, complaint #1684510
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ALSO, THE "SERVICE POWER STEERING" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TA…"~107,000 mi, complaint #1535048
    • "WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. MY WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS NOT LONGER STRAIGHT. I WENT TO A ALIGNMENT SHOP AND THE TECH SAID THE RACK AND PINION IS NO GOOD, THE BUSHINGS ARE WORN AND THEY CAN NOT ALIGN THE VEHICLE. RACK AND P…"~160,000 mi, complaint #1611884
  4. #4

    airbag system

    67 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    68
    incidents
    Typical range: 32,50070,500 mi

    Median 53,000 mi, based on 69 reports (34% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED OVER A DITCH AND CRASHED INTO A HILL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE AND THE AMBULANCE WERE AT THE SCENE AND RESCUED THE CONTACT AND THE P…"~2,000 mi, complaint #1267144
    • "THE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHICH DISABLES THE AIRBAG EVEN IF SOMEBODY IS RIDING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE THINKS NOBODY IS THERE THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE FATAL FOR THE PASSENGER DURING A CRASH I FOUND THIS OUT WHEN…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1657923
    • "ALL STEERING WHEEL ELECTRICAL FUNCTION NOT WORKING,INCLUDING HORN,AIR CAN NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE HAD THIS ISSUE WHEN NEW AND CLOCK SPRING AND WIRING WAS REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO, THEN RECALL WAS DONE FOR AIR BAG AND NOW THE SAME PROBLEM. LAST WEEK ALMOST INVOLVED IN…"~59,000 mi, complaint #1410683
    • "BEEN EXPERIENCING A 'SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM' ACROSS MY INFO SCREEN ALONG WITH AN ANNOYING TONE. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, PARKED, AS WELL AS ALL FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS. TODAY WAS THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY I HAD TO GET THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1743139
    • "The contact owned a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that he was hit head-on by another vehicle. The contact stated that although the airbag warning lights illuminated the instrument panel; however, the airbags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to the h…"~242,000 mi, complaint #1763822
  5. #5

    engine internal

    3 stranded, 40 unsafe, 3 annoyance

    46
    incidents
    Typical range: 79,000130,000 mi

    Median 118,500 mi, based on 35 reports (35% had no usable mileage)

    • "I HAVE HAD THE RAM TRUCK IN 3 TIMES WITHIN 30 DAYS AND THE DEALER CANT REPAIR THE TROUBLE AND HAVE ASKED ME TO CALL CHRYSLER AND TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALER. I HAVE DONE SO BUT IM TRYING TO FIND OUT ANY ISSUES WITH THE ECODISEL MOTOR. MY RESALE VALUE HSA BEEN CU…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1394211
    • "PURCHASE MY RAM 1500 WITH THE 5.7 IN LATE 2014. I HAVE PUT APPROX 78K MILES ON MY TRUCK AND NOTICES A CLICKING /KNOCKING NOISE AND LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER HAVE MY MECHANIC LOOK IT OVER, THE MOTOR IS HAVING CAM AND LIFTER PROBLEMS. THIS SEEMS…"~79,000 mi, complaint #1578483
    • "LOSS OF POWER AND HESITATION ACCOMPANIED BY THE ENGINE LIGHT LED ME TO BRINGING MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALER. AT FIRST I ASSUMED IT WAS ANOTHER SENSOR BUT AFTER 3 DAYS OF INVESTIGATING THE REAL PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE THE LIFTERS AND CAM SHAFT. MUCH LIKE MANY MANY…"~120,000 mi, complaint #1557704
    • "TRUCK STARTING TO SHAKE AND NOT BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE, TOOK IT TO GET CHECK OUT , REPLACE LIFTERS, CAM SHAFT, GETTING CODES OF MIS FIRE IN CYLINDER SIX, THEN CYLINDER FOUR. THEN CYLINDER 6 REACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE, THEN CYLINDER DEACTIVATION SYSTEM BAN…"~130,000 mi, complaint #1460709
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, and at other speeds, the vehicle started making an abnormal ticking sound and decelerated independently. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the…"~200,000 mi, complaint #1934870
  6. #6

    abs module

    39 unsafe

    39
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 75,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light was illuminated, and the cruise control feature disengaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and ne…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1950559
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND CRUISE CONTROL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ABS MODU…"~64,000 mi, complaint #1289603
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a faulty ABS module with code C2200-49…"~75,280 mi, complaint #2031601
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated they received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V347000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 17V821000 (Power Train); also the contact stated that the ABS warning light was blinking, and the engine light was…"~88,000 mi, complaint #2115810
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake, ABS, and traction control warning lights illuminated and the message to "Service ABS" was displayed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed…"~128,000 mi, complaint #2158713
  7. #7

    fuel tank and lines

    30 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    31
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "I WAS DRIVING ON A ROAD NEAR MY HOME AND NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE. I IMMEDIATELY DRIVE BACK TO MY HOUSE. WHEN I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE SMELL GOT EVEN STRONGER AND WHITE VAPOR COULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA. WHEN I EXITED…"~29,897 mi, complaint #990076
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the gas tank strap was hanging down. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was opened. The manufacturer's customer service representative advised the con…"~55,623 mi, complaint #1810793
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection, the contact observe…"~107,000 mi, complaint #1972833
    • "THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTED OUT AND DISENGAGED FROM THE TANK . FRONT PART OF THE TANK HANGING DOWN . VERY DANGEROUS . DODGE DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR 2013 RAM 1500. THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THIS ASAP LIKE THEY DID FOR PREVIOUS YEAR VEHICLES."~126,000 mi, complaint #1693830
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was being inspected, the contact was informed that the front fuel tank strap was fractured, and the fuel tank had started to detach. The brackets were rusted and dislocated. The local dealer was contacted, an…"~144,000 mi, complaint #2198376
  8. #8

    wiring harness

    1 stranded, 28 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    31
    incidents
    Typical range: 17,50070,000 mi

    Median 40,000 mi, based on 36 reports (28% had no usable mileage)

    • "ON ABOUT 3JUL13, MY WIFE AND I FOUND OUT THAT THE RUNNING LIGHTS FOR OUR TRAVEL TRAILER WEREN'T WORKING. ALL OTHER LIGHTS WERE WORKING, SO WE CONTINUED DRIVING DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. ON RETURNING HOME, I FOUND OUT THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS WORKED WHEN HOOKED…"~4,500 mi, complaint #998120
    • "WHILE DRIVING THE RADIO AND ALL DASH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SHUT OFF FOR APPROX 10-20 SECONDS AND THEN APPARENTLY REBOOT. THE TRUCK DOES NOT LOSE POWER. THIS HAPPENED SINCE PURCHASE AND HAS BEEN FLASH DRIVE UPDATED APPROX 4 TIMES AND 2 NEW RADIO/COMPUTERS REPL…"~17,000 mi, complaint #1210704
    • "THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING WHICH CAUSED THE CRUSE CONTROL, HORN, INFORMATION CENTER CONTROLS, VOICE RECOGNITION CONTROLS, TO STOP WORKING DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER ANY RECALL AND THAT ACCIDENTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT…"~39,000 mi, complaint #1271748
    • "DASH PANEL FLICKERS ON AND OFF WHEN RUNNING AND DRIVING. CONTACTED RAM DIRECTLY AND SAID NO RECALLS FOR MY TRUCK. THERE IS RECALLS FOR 2013 RAMS WITH THE SAME ISSUE BUT FOR TRUCKS BUILT 2 MONTHS LATER. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM THAT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH."~64,000 mi, complaint #1303710
    • "NONE OF CONTROLS ON STEERING COLUMN ARE WORKING. FIRST THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED.. REPLACED THE FUSE IT LOOKED BURNT OUT. DID NOT SOLVE. THEN RADIO CONTROLS QUIT ALONG WITH LEFT SIDE DASH CONTROLS. WHILE DRIVING THE CRUISE WAS NOT WORKING. THE RADIO WHI…"~150,000 mi, complaint #1633484
  9. #9

    exhaust system

    25 unsafe, 1 broken, 4 annoyance

    30
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=22, median 71,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "STARTED HAVING ODOR IN CAB MAKING ME DIZZY AND SICK. GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE FOR NEXT 900 MILE. I BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER AND FACTORY TOLD HIM TO RUN IT FOR 2 DAYS. TWO DAYS LATER I GOT IT BACK LESS A HALF A TANK OF GAS. PROBLEM SEEM TO BE SOLVED. TWO DAY LATER…"~1,700 mi, complaint #988104
    • "EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK AND A TICKING NOISE. THE TICKING NOISE WAS HEARD AT START UP. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THE HEMI ENGINES."~53,000 mi, complaint #1524869
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED YARK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT ([REDACTED ADDRESS], TOLEDO, OH 43615, [REDACTED…"~71,666 mi, complaint #1591256
    • "SOME OF THE BOLTS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAVE BROKEN."~86,000 mi, complaint #1525582
    • "REAR-MOST PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT BROKE; IT SHEARED OFF AT THE HEAT SHIELD, CAUSING A LOUD TICK-LIKE NOISE EMITTING FROM AREA. ADDITIONALLY, EXHAUST FUMES ENTER INTO THE CABIN AS A RESULT OF THIS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT H…"~158,500 mi, complaint #1606439
  10. #10

    instrument cluster

    23 unsafe, 7 annoyance

    30
    incidents
    Typical range: 22,00099,500 mi

    Median 73,500 mi, based on 34 reports (21% had no usable mileage)

    • "CENTER DASH CLUSTER REBOOTS WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING WHILE CLUSTER RECYCLES. IT HAS OCCURRED DOZENS OF TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT OCCURS AT MULTIPLE SPEEDS AND SOMETIMES WHEN I AM SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. I HAVE BEEN REPORTING THIS…"~3,200 mi, complaint #1173810
    • "PURCHASED TRUCK CERTIFIED USED IN OCT 2015. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD APPROXIMATELY 9 INSTANCES OF MY INSTRUMENT PANEL (OR CLUSTER) COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. WHEN IT SHUTS OFF, THE SCREEN IN THE MIDDLE COMPLETELY GOES BLACK, THE RPMS AND SPEED…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1324075
    • "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLICKERS AND CAUSES DRIVER TO BE DISTRACTED POSING A RISK FOR ACCIDENT AND/OR INJURY. THIS STARTED OUT AS A SPORADIC ISSUE, BUT NOW SEEMS TO BE A CONSTANT SITUATION. WHEN I GET INTO MY VEHICLE, EVEN BEFORE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUME…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1598124
    • "DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERING . MAKING DIFFICULT TO DRIVE . IT IS HAPPENING WHEN TRUCK IS IN MOTION AND WHEN IT IS STOP EVEN HAPPENING WHEN ENGINE IS SHUT OFF INSTEREMENTS LIGHT FLICKERING"~99,125 mi, complaint #1442552
    • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to check the Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 136,000…"~220,000 mi, complaint #2096736
  11. #11

    other

    1 stranded, 15 unsafe, 1 broken, 13 annoyance

    30
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 25,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I ACCIDENTALLY ROLLED INTO A CYCLONE FENCE. I KNEW I COULDN'T HAVE DONE DAMAGE AT SUCH A LOW SPEED. BUT I DID CHECK THE FENCE AND NO DAMAGE. WHEN I CHECKED MY VEHICLE THERE WAS A DENT IN THE FASCIA FROM THE FENCE WIRE. THIS IS WHEN I NOTICED THE BUMPER WAS FLU…"~6,230 mi, complaint #1071438
    • "15SEP15, I DROPPED OFF MY TRUCK AT FREMONT MOTORS OF CASPER WY THIS MORNING JUST AFTER 0730 TO GET THREE RECALLS FIXED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AT 1224 TO GET A STATUS UPDATE AND TALKED TO KAYLE WHO TOLD ME THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF MY WORK ORDER WAS ON A…"~17,322 mi, complaint #1219307
    • "I REAR ENDED A SEMI THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 51 MILES PER HOUR. NO AIRBAG'S DEPLOYED, BUT THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED."~30,200 mi, complaint #1208594
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS N…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1564593
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the HVAC system failed to defrost the windows. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure…"~133,000 mi, complaint #1793301
  12. #12

    suspension struts shocks

    25 unsafe, 1 broken

    26
    incidents
    Typical range: 56,00080,000 mi

    Median 73,500 mi, based on 26 reports (19% had no usable mileage)

    • "DODGE RAM 1500 STRUT - FRONT ARE LEAKING AFTER JUST 3 YEARS-THIS WAS FOUND DURING MY PENNA STATE INSPECTION."~27,825 mi, complaint #1390657
    • "MY TRUCK HAS AN AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE ISSUE BEGAN WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BEGAN TO LOWER THREE INCHES OVERNIGHT. THEN ON THE HIGHWAY I RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM THE TRUCK SAYING THE SUSPENSION NEEDED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. WHEN I GOT TO THE D…"~68,500 mi, complaint #1678128
    • "AIR SUSPENSION GO OFF NO WAY TO CONTROL THAT CAR I CAN HAVE BIG ACCIDENT I HAVE 2 BABY IN THAT CAR WITH ME ALL THAT TIME"~74,000 mi, complaint #1605253
    • "MY VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION, WHERE THE FRONT END HAS LOWERED AND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WILL NOT RESPOND. I HAVE LOOKED ON SOME WEBSITES AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND FOR SOME, A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE NOT FOUND…"~82,000 mi, complaint #1713570
    • "WHILE DRIVING ON MY HE HIGHWAY MY TRUCK LOWERS TO THE BUMPER STOPS AND HAS NO SUSPENSION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. THEY'RE SAYING IT IS THE WHOLE AIR SUSPENSION WHICH THEY JUST THROW A NEW PART AT AND RELEASE IT TO ME TO DRIVE WITHOUT REALLY FIXING IT.. MY…"~122,191 mi, complaint #1646540
  13. #13

    engine stall or no start

    5 stranded, 18 unsafe

    23
    incidents
    Typical range: 8,00054,000 mi

    Median 26,000 mi, based on 41 reports (16% had no usable mileage)

    • "THE VEHICLE WILL SHUTDOWN WITHOUT NOTICE, THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF AND WILL NOT RESTART. THE ELECTRONIC DASH WILL GO BLACK WHICH SHOWS WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN. SO SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL TO RESTART THE VEHICLE CAN BE DIFFICULT SINCE NO INDICATION IS GIVEN OF W…"~5,200 mi, complaint #1057622
    • "STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP TO TURN, WITHIN ROUNDABOUTS, AT STOP LIGHTS. GIVES NO WARNING THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF. RADIO STILL PLAYS, LIGHTS ARE STILL ON, ENGINE IS NOT. SCREEN SAYS TO PUT IN PARK, AND RESTART. THE TRUCK HAS DIED WHEN GETTING INTO TURN LANE…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1396721
    • "WHILE DRIVING IN A 2013 RAM 1500 PENTASTAR V6 THE ENGINE HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. AT LEAST ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS."~28,000 mi, complaint #1205037
    • "TRUCK DIED IN TRAFFIC SHORTLY AFTER LIGHT TURNED GREEN ACCELERATING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION."~53,000 mi, complaint #1480422
    • "MY ENGINE IS VIBRATING BADLY. IT TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY."~139,240 mi, complaint #1698492
  14. #14

    transmission automatic

    22 unsafe

    22
    incidents
    Typical range: 3,50059,500 mi

    Median 12,500 mi, based on 26 reports (16% had no usable mileage)

    • "ON A STEEP GRADE (BOAT RAMP WITH AN EMPTY 700 LB TRAILER IN TOW) WHILE BACKING IN [REDACTED ADDRESS] WITH THE VEHICLE FRONT FACING UP HILL I PLACED THE TORQUEFLITE 8 SPEED ELECTRONIC DIAL TRANSMISSION ON MY 4X4 TRUCK INTO PARK, SET THE PARKING BRAKE, TURNED OF…"~500 mi, complaint #1003018
    • "EVER SINCE I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK IT HAS JERKED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. SOMETIMES ONE TO THREE JERKS, IF I WAS NOT BRAKING IT WOULD STILL BE ENGAGED AND MOVE FOREWORD. NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE RECALL ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER THREE TIMES.…"~4,500 mi, complaint #1155380
    • "I WAS A PASSANGER IN THE TRUCK DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WE TURNED RIGHT .. THE TRUCK SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR .. I HEARD THE TRUCK REV UP CAUSE THE DRIVER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE GAS AS NOTHING HAD HAPPENED .. BOTH HIS HANDS WERE ON THE STEERING WHEEL SO AT NO…"~16,989 mi, complaint #1405597
    • "VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WHILE TRAILER WAS ATTACHED ON A HILL."~64,867 mi, complaint #1486255
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V821000 (Power Train) was performed on the vehicle, the vehicle started experiencing transmission failure. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, th…"~252,486 mi, complaint #1976133
  15. #15

    control module

    1 stranded, 18 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    20
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=22, median 20,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "OUTSIDE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INACCURATELY READS TEMPERATURE (USUAL 8-12 DEGREES LESS THAN ACTUAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE) THIS AFFECTS SEVERAL FUNCTIONS OF THE VEHICLES FEATURES (AUTO HEATED SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL ALSO VENTED SEATS). *TR"~1,200 mi, complaint #968824
    • "DASH LIGHT AND RADIO WENT BLANK. WHEN THEY CAME BACK ON THE DASH DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY AND THE RADIO RESET. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED A NEW CONTROL MODULE AND THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. WHEN THE NEW ONE CAME IN I WENT TO START THE TRUCK AND NOTHI…"~15,600 mi, complaint #1126657
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE IN PARK, THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. MOMENTS LATER, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY DROVE FORWARD. THE FRONT PASSENGER HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1205678
    • "WHEN PARKING I GET ERROR 'VEHICLE NOT IN PARK' AND ENGINE WILL NOT SHUT OFF. SEEMS STUCK AND UNTIL YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE, THEN DRIVE, THEN PARK MULTIPLE TIMES IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. EVERYTIME I TRY AND PARK AND I AM STATIONARY FOR THE PAST M…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1516106
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO CHAMPION OF DECATUR, INC. (3831 US-31, DECATUR, AL 35603, [REDACTED PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER CONTRO…"~82,000 mi, complaint #1548408
  16. #16

    power windows and locks

    14 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    16
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=15, median 53,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHILE DRIVING MY DOG STEPPED ON THE WINDOW BUTTON WHICH I THOUGHT WAS IN THE LOCK POSITION AND THE WINDOW OPENED. I NOW KNOW THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT DOES NOT LOCK, BUT THIS CERTAINLY DISTRACTED ME THE ROAD PUTTING ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I NOW KEEP HIM IN…"~14,500 mi, complaint #1058124
    • "ALL 4 DOOR LOCKS ON MY TRUCK DO NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN USING THE KEY FOB AS WELL THE POWER LOCKS INSIDE THE VEHICLE . THEY EITHER DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. IT ROTATES LOCKING ONE DOOR AND OTHER IS OPEN, SOMETIMES 3 DOORS LOCK AND 1 OPEN, AND IT CHANGES EVERY TIME…"~24,000 mi, complaint #1529749
    • "AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WILL ALL UNLOCK, BUT ONLY THE DRIVER DOOR AND THE TAILGATE WILL LOCK. I PRESS UNLOCK ON EITHER THE KEY FOB, THE EXTERIOR KEY FOB, OR ON THE INTERIOR SWITCHES (DRIVER & PASSENGER) AND ALL DOORS (DRIVER, PASSENGER, TWO REAR, AND TAILGATE) W…"~52,840 mi, complaint #1547675
    • "CHILD DOOR LOOKS AND AUTO DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. EITHER BY IN INTERIOR SWITCHES OR KEY FOB. SOME OR ALL DOOR WILL NOT LOCK WITHOUT MANUALLY PRESSING DOWN THE MANUAL DOOR LOCKS. COMMON PROBLEM FOUND WHEN SEARCHED ON RAM FORUMS DEALER REPLACED BODY CONTRO…"~77,350 mi, complaint #1586534
    • "MY 2013 RAM WILL LOCK THE DOORS RANDOMLY, WITH NO ONE IN IT OR NEAR IT. ITS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, NOW I HAVE TO LEAVE A WINDOW DOWN IF IM JUST UNLOADING THE BACK, OR CARRY A SPARE KEY. I'VE BEEN WORKING IN THE YARD, KEYS NOT EVEN ON ME, AND I HEAR "CLICK" AND A…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1639146
  17. #17

    key fob and immobilizer

    3 stranded, 11 unsafe

    14
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 16,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "PLASTIC KEY ---CAN NOT REMOVE FROM SWITCH----WILL TURN OF ENGINE---BUT WILL NOT COME OUT OF KEY HOLE----HAVE TO LEAVE IN TRUCK---DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME----NEXT TIME DRIVEN MAY COME OUT AND THEN MAY NOT-----THIS SEEM LIKE NOT READING TRUCK SHIFT HANDLE I…"~500 mi, complaint #961078
    • "I WAS PARKED AND THE TRUCK DIDN'T START BACK UP. TRUCK WAS LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. TURNED OUT NOT TO BE THE BATTERY WHICH WAS THE FIRST GUESS. THE DEALER SAID IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM TH…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1082050
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES WHICH WERE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE KEYFOB. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF DUE TO THE FAILURE. ADDITIONA…"~16,000 mi, complaint #1673641
    • "TRUCK SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON THE DASH STATING "WRONG KEY FOB". I HAD AN OCCASION WHEN I FIRST GOT THE TRUCK WHERE THE IGNITION KEY WAS NO LONGER RECONIZED AND WOULD NOT START THE TRUCK. AT THIS TIME, THE TRUCK WAS STIL…"~40,125 mi, complaint #1251406
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DOORS BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ELDER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1798 TX-31 BUS, ATHENS, TX 75751, [RED…"~120,000 mi, complaint #1618699
  18. #18

    lighting exterior

    11 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    13
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=18, median 58,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "MY HEADLIGHTS ON 2013 DODGE RAM 1500 LARAMIE ARE GETTING A LOT OF MOISTURE/CONDENSATION IN BOTH OF THEM. I HAD THEM REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP BUT MY NEW PAIR ARE DOING THE SAME. I HAVE SEEN ON OTHER SIMILAR TRUCKS LIKE MINE WITH SAME ISSUE. THIS IS CAUSING MY LIG…"~500 mi, complaint #984980
    • "I FEEL THAT THE HEADLIGHTS (HALOGEN) ON MY 2013 RAM [REDACTED ADDRESS] THE TRUCK SAFELY. THE LOW BEAMS ARE TOO DIM AND YELLOWISH TO SEE DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD MANY VEHICLES IN MY 35+ YEARS OF DRIVING AND THESE ARE THE WORST HEADLIGHTS OF ANY CAR OR TRUCK I…"~14,110 mi, complaint #1044878
    • "I HAVE A DODGE RAM 15000 CREW CAB LARAMIE. BOTH TAIL LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING IN THE BLINKERS. WHEN I TURN THE BLINKER ON IT BLINKS REALLY FAST AND SAYS THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE BAD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE LIGHTS IN THE BACK ARE HALF OUT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1463733
    • "THE PASSENGER FRONT HEADLIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT ITS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE DASH SCREEN KEEPS SAYING SERVICES TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM THESE THINGS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS . THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AT NIGHT."~89,741 mi, complaint #1583881
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLAMPS AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHAPMAN LAS VEGAS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM…"~155,000 mi, complaint #1706804
  19. #19

    trunk or liftgate

    12 unsafe

    12
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 50,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THE TAIL GATE FALLS OPEN WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN IT IS NOT LOCKED. THE TAIL GATE WAS REPLACED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND IT HAS NOT LATCHED CLOSED PROPERLY."~12,000 mi, complaint #1541518
    • "TAILGATE FALLS FOR NO REASON AND WHEN I TRY TO PUT IT BACK UP IT WON'T LATCH. IT TAKES MULTIPLE TRIES TO GET IT TO DO SO. I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK IT ONCE I DO GET IT LATCHED. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY. IT'S RATHER DANGEROUS NOT ONLY FOR THE RISK OF CARGO FALLING…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1525204
    • "WHILE DRIVING THE TAILGATE WILL OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS DONE THIS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS.. I HAVE HAD ITEMS FALL OUT ONE TIME ONTO THE ROADWAY LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENTS ONLY SOME ITEM DAMAGE.I CONTACTED THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DODGE R…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1516145
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TAILGATE INADVERTENTLY OPENED. THE FAILURE RECURRED A SECOND TIME WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE ITEMS IN THE TRUCK BED FELL ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1458818
    • "THE TAILGATE UNLOCKS AND DROPS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING. HAS DONE THIS 5 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS."~80,000 mi, complaint #1567267
  20. #20

    brake hydraulics

    11 unsafe

    11
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=18, median 31,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "FRONT CALIPERS RANDOMLY STARTED LEAKING FLUID. *TR"~20,751 mi, complaint #1045619
    • "I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY BEHIND 2 PARKED CARS. I STOPPED AND PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE TRUCK REVVED UP AND WENT FORWARD, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE TRUCK, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE TRUCK FROM RUNNING INTO…"~30,631 mi, complaint #1541009
    • "FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS I'VE NOTICED EITHER DRIVE TRAIN SURGING OR BRAKE FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE PARKING - THE TRUCK SEEMS TO LURCH FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL OVER A FEW SECONDS OR POSSIBLE SH…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1378757
    • "SERVICE ELECTRIC BRAKE COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY A COUPLE OF TIME A DAY AND SOMETIMES SCREEN GOES BLACK WHILE DRIVING"~110,000 mi, complaint #1647333
    • "Component or system that failed / malfunctioned The brake system (pads, calipers, hydraulic fluid) failed three times in less than 90 days. The right-side tie rod end also separated from the steering assembly. Both components are available for inspection upon…"~132,000 mi, complaint #2135514
  21. #21

    engine cooling

    9 unsafe

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "I PURCHASED A NEW 2013 RAM 1500 IN NOVEMBER OF 2013. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2,500 MILES I STARTED EXPERIENCING A STRONG (PROPANE / PETROLEUM TYPE OF SMELL) ODOR COMING THROUGH THE VENTS AND OUTSIDE THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. THIS HAS CAUSED ME (AND MY FAMILY) TO E…"~2,500 mi, complaint #1041915
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT WATER AND COOLANT WERE LEAKING FRO…"~47,000 mi, complaint #1204079
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LEAKAGE IN THE RADIATOR COOLING SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, ABOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CONTACT STATED WATER LEAKED ONTO HER FOOT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT…"~47,000 mi, complaint #1205508
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LITHIA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF ANCHORAGE, [REDACTED ADDRESS], ANCHORAGE, AK 99515), BU…"~63,000 mi, complaint #1468284
  22. #22

    throttle and pedal

    8 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=17, median 11,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LIGHTNING BOLT LIGHT AND SERVICE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ERROR MESSAGE COMES ON APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MILES AFTER REFUELING. TRUCK GOES INTO LIMP MODE THEN CLEARS ITSELF AFTER STARTING 4 OR 5 TIMES OVER THE PERIOD OF A DAY OR TWO. DEALER…"~7,000 mi, complaint #1000211
    • "WHILE ACCELERATING THE THROTTLE GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. IT STICKS, AND WILL NOT SLOW DOWN THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE IS TO TURN IT OFF OR TAKE OUT OF GEAR WHICH REVS THE MOTOR. *TR"~10,000 mi, complaint #1063318
    • "ON AUGUST 26TH I WAS TRAVELING IN MY TRUCK AT ABOUT 58MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS I ENTERED A 45MPH SPEED ZONE I TAPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE. THE TRUCK MAINTAINED SPEED SO I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL MANY TIMES WITH THE TRUCK NOT SLOWI…"~11,000 mi, complaint #1017008
    • "ENGINE CHECK, TRACTION CONTROL, ANTI-SKID LIGHTS COMES ON WITH A MESSAGE THROTTLE CONTROL REQUIRES SERVICE. THE ENGINE LOSSES ALL POWER OR STALLS MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, STOP AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE CONTROL WHILE THE C…"~72,000 mi, complaint #1560281
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT APPLIED BOTH FEET IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STO…"~137,000 mi, complaint #1494510
  23. #23

    heater core and blower

    7 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    8
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 130,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHEN USING THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER A TOXIC SMELL FILLS THE CAB CAUSING METALLIC TASTE AND OCCUPANTS TO HAVE A HEADACHE. THE FACTORY SAYS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAVE EVEN APPLIED A STAR CASE NUMBER [XXX] WITH A RELEASE DATE OF 10/24/2013.…"~1,500 mi, complaint #1031203
    • "DEFROST DOES NOT WORK, IT IS CURRENTLY BLOWING COLD AIR. THIS MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE ON COLD MORNINGS. I'VE ALMOST BEEN HIT TWICE PULLING OUT OF MY ROAD. I'VE TAKEN IT TO 2 SHOPS BOTH GAVE ME 2 DIFFERENT EXPENSIVE ANSWERS BUT BOTH SAY IT'S A COMMO…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1608071
    • "NO HEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE COMING FROM ANY VENTS. VISIBILITY AFFECTED IN COLD WEATHER. FIRST NOTICED AROUND OCTOBER 22, 2018 WHEN HEATER WAS TURNED ON WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. CONTINUED WHEN IN TOWN AND STATIONARY."~130,000 mi, complaint #1527176
    • "THE HEATER CORE WAS LEAKING. DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER THE HEATER CORE STARTED LEAKING AND MY WINDOWS INSTANTLY FOGGED OVER NOT ALLOWING ME TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD OR SIDE WINDOWS. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER TO CLEAR MY WIN…"~130,000 mi, complaint #1646042
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the defroster was engaged but failed to respond or perform as designed. The contact rolled down the windows due to the loss of visibility of the roadway. Additionally, the vehicle lo…"~206,500 mi, complaint #1862064
  24. #24

    cruise control conventional

    6 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "WHEN TRAVELING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, SET OR NOT, SOME TIMES WHEN PRESSING THE RESUME BUTTON, THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY. REQUIRING YOU TO GET YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS FAST. THIS CAN BE A PROBLEM WHEN NAVIGATING TRAFFIC, AND USING THE CRUISE TO…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1082502
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1272021
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A SUPERVISOR TO CALL HIM BACK. T…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1533180
    • "I TOOK MY TRUCK IN 3-4 WEEKS AGO BECAUSE OF AN ALARMING ISSUE OF THE TRUCK SURGING FORWARD AT HIGHER AND HIGHER SPEEDS AFTER ACCELERATION. IT WOULD NOT STOP EVEN AFTER BRAKING. I HAD TO SHUT OFF THE TRUCK. THEY SAID THERE WAS A SPEED CONTROL RELATED RECALL AN…"~52,000 mi, complaint #1505681
    • "AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING I HAD MY CRUSE CONTROL SET AT 65MPH. I REACHED THE NORMAL POINT IN WHICH I TURN THE CRUSE CONTROL OFF EVERY MORNING DUE TO AN APPROACHING INTERSECTION AND THE CRUSE CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT FUNCTION.…"~69,895 mi, complaint #1554986
  25. #25

    parking brake

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "MY TRUCK ROLLED DOWN A HILL WHILE IN PARK THROUGH MY GARAGE AND WAS STOPPED MY ROLLING INTO MY TRACTOR. MY TRUCK WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND ALMOST TOTALED. PLUS I WAS HURT TRYING TO JUMP INTO THE TRUCK TO GET TO THE BRAKES AS IT WAS ROLLING "~2,000 mi, complaint #1342710
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACK. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE ROTATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED. THE TECHN…"~38,500 mi, complaint #1255395
    • "VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND IN PARK. PARKING BRAKE NOT ENGAGED. UNLOADING GROCERIES WITH RT REAR DOOR OPEN. THE TRUCK ROLLED BACKWARDS ABOUT 1.5 FEET THEN STOPPED. THIS TRUCK HAS THE COLUMN SHIFTER. NOTICED COMPLAINTS CONCERNING ROTARY SHIFTER.…"~49,300 mi, complaint #1346967
    • "THE SAFETY BRAKE ISN'T ALWAYS HOLDING. ALSO THE LIGHT WHICH SAYS THE BRAKE IS ON WON'T GO OFF UNTIL YOU KEEP PLAYING WITH PARKING RELEASE OVER AND OVER. THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THEY SAID MY VIN IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME YEAR AND MOD…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1228174
    • "I EXITED MY TRUCK IN DRIVEWAY GOT OUT LOOKED IT AND IT ROLLED BACK AT LEAST TWO FEET ALMOST RAN OVER MY FOOT IT'S DONE IT MORE THAN ONCE NOW IT WAS IN PARK AND WAS OUT OF VEHICLE VERY UNSAFE"~70,000 mi, complaint #1726059
  26. #26

    stability and traction control

    6 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    7
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=20, median 118,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AT 7:30AM ON A SATURDAY ON A 4 LANE INTERSTATE. LIGHT RAIN, TRUCK STARTED HYDROPLANING SIDEWAYS, NO TRACTION AT ALL, THEN SUDDEN TRACTION THRUSTING TRUCK INTO GUARDRAIL HEAD ON, BOUNCED BACKWARDS INTO THE MIDDLE LANE, THEN TRACTIO…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1202922
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CAUTION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND, AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DALLAS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP DEALER (LOCATED AT 1…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1403440
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH, THE STEERING CEASED WITH SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO B…"~130,259 mi, complaint #1665671
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the traction control warning light and the brake warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that he continued driving until it was safe to pull over. The contact stated that…"~141,000 mi, complaint #1916777
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving 20 minutes later, and steering left, the brake and power steering warning lights illuminat…"~245,000 mi, complaint #1989287
  27. #27

    corrosion and rust

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "ALL 4 DOOR HINGES HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO CORRECT THE RUST ISSUE. RUST WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE COMPLETE DETERIORATION OF THE DOOR HINGES. NOTICED THIS PROBLEM 3 MOS AFTER PURCHASE OF NEW RAM, BUT DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COUL…"complaint #1279893
    • "Gas tank front strap came out causing the tank to almost touch the ground. After looking into this further I saw serious corrosion in the main frame of the truck that caused the strap to fall off and release the gas tank. It appears this was recalled on this m…"complaint #1852245
    • "Front welded frame mounting point for gas tank "Tee-Strap" rusted through causing front of gas tank to sag from frame and only be supported by remaining rear gas tank strap. The actual T-strap is structurally sound, it is the the frame mount that rusted throu…"complaint #2029296
    • "I took my truck in for inspection to sell it. My auto technician said that my frame by the passenger side, rear was completely rusted and cracked and unsafe to drive. I called Dodge on 11/14/24 and they opened a case # [XXX]. They told me to take it to the dea…"complaint #2047215
    • "I was alerted today November 2025 that the fuel tank bracket support strap was unable to be reattached to the frame due to a rusted frame body where it was supposed to attach to. Luckily, it didn't come completely off and allow the fuel tank to drop to the gr…"complaint #2149249
  28. #28

    door latch and hinge

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • " THIS IS AN ONGOING THING THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I GO SOMEWHERE EVERY TIME THE DOORS LOCKED MY ARM SKIN GETS CAUGHT IN THE LOCK WHEN IT GOES TO LOCK POSITION IT IS THE PART WHERE YOU SAY YOUR ARM ON TOP OF THE DOORWHILE YOUR ARM IS ON THE DOOR IT PINCHES Y…"~600 mi, complaint #1113754
    • "WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE REAR TAIL GATE OPENS ON ITS OWN, THIS HAPPENS EVEN AFTER LOCKING THE DOORS WITH MANUAL LOCK BUTTON IN VEHICLE, THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES , I HAD TO STOP AND RECOVER CARGO WHICH FELL FROM PICK UP BED, WHEN I REPORTED PROBLEM TO…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1542762
    • ",WHEN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS ENGAGE FOR THE DOORS AND TAILGATE AFTER REACHING A CERTAIN SPEED, T UNKNOWN TIMES AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TAILGATE WILL DISENGAGE AND OPEN. IT HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS, DEPENDING ON HOW OFTEN I USE THE TRUCK. LUCKILY NO ONE HAS B…"~122,000 mi, complaint #1488068
  29. #29

    driveshaft axle cv

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "VEHICLE HAS SEVERE VIBRATION THAT STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 22,000 MILES. VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SO BAD THAT AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 65 MPH IF YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE WILL SWITCH LANES ON IT'S ON AND YOU MUST SLAM ON THE BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL.…"~25,600 mi, complaint #1280765
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE PINON NUT LOOSENED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVESHAFT LOCKED UP AND THEN FRACTURED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TO…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1441959
    • "DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON HIGHWAY AT 11PM. TRAVELING 80MPH ON A 75MPH FREEWAY. TRUCK IN [REDACTED ADDRESS] SINCE 8 DEGREES OUT AND LIGHT SNOW. REAR AXLE SEIZED AND LOCKED UP. LOST CONTROL OF REAR WHEELS. ABLE TO STEER IT TO MEDIAN SINCE FRONT AXLE WAS WOR…"~135,962 mi, complaint #1149577
  30. #30

    horn

    3 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "MY 2013 DODGE RAM 1500 ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS HAS NEARLY ALLOWED ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE HORN BEING DELAYED. I COMPLAINED AND TOOK IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED BUT THE DODGE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WORKS AS DESIGNED…"~850 mi, complaint #999013
    • "WHEN USING THE HORN DRIVING OR STATIONARY, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY FROM DEPRESSING THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER AND THE HORN SOUNDING. THE DELAY RENDERS THE HORN RELATIVELY USELESS FOR TIMELY WARNING TO OTHER VEHICLES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN MULTIPLE CLOSE C…"~1,200 mi, complaint #1236987
    • "THE RAM TRUCKS USE A LOGIC CIRCUIT TO CONTROL ALL ELECTRONICS. THE HORN IN THESE VEHICLES ALSO USES THIS LOGIC CIRCUIT, INSTEAD OF USING THE TRADITIONAL DIRECT CONNECT OR RELAY CONFIGURATION THAT MOST CARS/TRUCKS USE. BECAUSE OF THIS LOGIC CIRCUIT, THERE IS…"~3,000 mi, complaint #976803
  31. #31

    infotainment head unit

    1 unsafe, 1 broken, 3 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "THE 8.4" MULTI-DISPLAY TERMINAL (MDT) BECAME INOPERABLE AND I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL HEAT/AC/DEFROSTER OR VIEW THE BACK UP CAMERA WHICH CREATED AN UNSAFE CONDITION WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE THE CO…"~1,100 mi, complaint #1052848
  32. #32

    steering column

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "MY VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF AFTER I SHIFTED IT TO PARK. ALSO, IT MAKES A STRANGE NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN I TRY TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO GEAR. SOMETIMES IT CLUNKS VERY HARD INTO REVERSE. LUCKILY I WAS AT A STOP WITH THE BREAKS ON."~85,000 mi, complaint #1460742
    • "CONTROLS (CRUISE, GEAR UP/DOWN) ON STEERING WHEEL NON-OPERABLE. DEALER DIAGNOSTICS SAY CLOCKSPRING (PN 68110740AE) IS BAD. "~120,400 mi, complaint #1486945
  33. #33

    tire failure

    1 stranded, 4 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "I WAS DRIVING 35 MPH ON AN ASPHALT PAVED ROAD IN MY 2013 RAM 1500 CREW CAB, WITH 3,842 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, ON 11/JULY/2014. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, GOODYEAR WRANGLER SR-A 275/60R20, EXPLODED VIOLENTLY CAUSES INSTANT DEFLATION. THE TIRE TREAD SPLIT COMPLETELY I…"~3,842 mi, complaint #1099306
    • "WE HAD A TOTAL TIRE FAILURE ON OUR 2013 DODGE RAM TIRE. THEY ARE GOODYEAR P27560R20 SR-A THIS TIRE BLEW OUT AT 60 MPH ON A STATE HIWAY IN NEAR BURNS OR. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR OF ANY OBJECTS. THIS TIRE SPLIT FROM BEAD COIL TO BEAD COIL, IN A PERFECTLY STRAIGHT L…"~5,400 mi, complaint #1003073
    • "WHILE TRAVELING ON A PAVED ROAD AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS SEPARATED FROM INSIDE BEAD ALL ACROSS TOP OF TREAD TO OUTSIDE BEAD. TIRE BLOWING OUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO FENDER. NO EVIDENCE THAT THE TIRE STRUCK ANYTHING IN THE ROAD, I…"~18,300 mi, complaint #1328163
    • "GOOD YEAR WRANGLER SR-A TIRES ON MY RAM 1500. I HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CALLED GOODYEAR AND THEY WANT ME TO HAVE THE TIRE INSPECTED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE THAT BLEW OUT IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS. THE LATEST TIME IT…"~23,285 mi, complaint #1210194
  34. #34

    unintended acceleration

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1244634
    • "DRIVING TRUCK IN TOWN APPROX 35 - 40 MPH. CAN GIVE EXACT DETAIL / LOCATION. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IN "DRIVE". VEHICLE HAS CENTER CONSUL. AS VEHICLE WAS CLIMBING GRADUAL HILL, TRANSMISSION AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFTED. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO FULL THROTTLE UNCO…"~5,442 mi, complaint #1033267
    • "I WAS SITTING IN MY TRUCK IN FRONT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE FOR 20-30 MINUTES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE I CAUGHT UP MY TEXTS AND CALLS. WHEN I GOT READY TO LEAVE I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE. I GLANCED MY MIRRORS AND LOOKED OVER…"~14,000 mi, complaint #1068894
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED WALLACE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS] S…"~60,484 mi, complaint #1401425
  35. #35

    engine oil consumption

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "LOW ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT, OIL FILTER LEAKING OIL, LEAKED AT 2500 MILES, 6,000 MILES, 8,000 MILES, 11,000 MILES. *JS"~3,000 mi, complaint #1091476
    • "THIS VEHICLE HAS LEAKED OIL AROUND THE OIL FILTER SINCE THE 1ST OIL CHANGE. THE COMPANY HAS NEVER OWNED UP TO BEING A PROBLEM HOWEVER I'VE HAD A OILED FILLED DRIVEWAY EVER SINCE THEN. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE FROM PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. H…"~9,000 mi, complaint #1098160
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED ENOUGH OIL ON THE GROUND TO START A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…"~120,000 mi, complaint #1597097
  36. #36

    alignment and pull

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "RIGHT SIDE TIRE (PASSENGER SIDE) SHOWING FEATHERING ON OUTSIDE OF TIRE . IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FRONT END WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT FROM PURCHASE DATE AND WAS ALIGNED BY DODGE DEALERSHIP TO DODGE SPECIFICATIONS. TIRE STILL SHOWED EXCESSIVE OUTSIDE WEAR SAME SIDE O…"~5,932 mi, complaint #1182330
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWERVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. T…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1213474
    • "ON THE INCIDENT DATE I EXPERIENCED MY VEHICLE DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT IN STEERING. I CHECKED MY TIRE PRESSURE WHICH CHECKED OUT. I THEN HAD MY ALIGNMENT CHECK WHICH WAS FINE. I WILL SOON ROTATE TIRE ALONG WITH AN OIL CHANGED. BUT I JUST SEEN THIS RECALL ABOUT TH…"~31,200 mi, complaint #1203525
  37. #37

    brake booster

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • ""BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK" I RECENTLY RECEIVED MY LATEST RECALL (THIS RECALL MAKES 4 IN TOTAL SINCE INITIAL PURCHASE OF MY 2013 RAM 1500). THIS LATEST RECALL IS T79, AND THE PREVIOUS 3 WERE: T25; R36; R23 ALL RECALLS ARE DUE TO SAFETY RELATED IS…"~14,800 mi, complaint #1456172
  38. #38

    brake pads and rotors

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "HAD TO START BRAKING QUICKLY AND THE SHAKING WHAT THE DEALER NOW TELLS ME IS FROM WARPED ROTORS CREATED A VERY UNSAFE FEELING AND HAS TO AFFECT THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE. I BELIEVE THAT NO VEHICLE WITH NOW 27000 MILES ON IT SHOULD HAVE WARPED ROTORS. SEEMS PRETT…"~26,000 mi, complaint #1204747
    • "PURCHASE TRUCK FROM A1 IMPORTS AND DEALER SAID THAT HE DONE SAFETY AND HE WILL PROVIDE NEW [REDACTED PLATE] SPARE WHEEL. WHEN I RECEIVED TRUCK AND NEXT DAY WHEN I CHECKED SPARE WHEEL, IT IS WAY BIGGER SPARE WHEEL THEN REGULAR 4 WHEEL. I DROVE 300 MILE AND BRAK…"~244,910 mi, complaint #1718091
  39. #39

    engine head gasket

    1 stranded, 2 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "MY TRUCK FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BROKEN OFF AND WERE INSIDE THE CYLINDER HEAD WITH NO WAY TO GET THEM OUT. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO A MECHANIC UPON DISCOVERING HOW DEEP THEY HAD BROKEN OFF WITH NO…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1619232
    • "I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK USED AND HAD TO REPLACE BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD-TO-CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS WHICH HAD SHEARED OFF. I HAD BOTH SIDES REPLACED (ALL BOLTS WITH NEW) AND NEW MANIFOLD GASKETS. WITHIN A YEAR THERE WAS THE EXHAUST LEAK UPON STARTUP. I HAVE HEARD FR…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1503258
  40. #40

    seat mechanism

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED YELLOW. IT REQUIRED MEDIUM BRAKING EFFORT. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT ACTIVATED ITSELF AND MOVER ~ 2 INCHES FORWARD WHICH IN TURN ENDED UP APPLYING FAR MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE…"~3,200 mi, complaint #978096
    • "I WAS REAR ENDED AT A DEAD STOP. UPON IMPACT MY SEAT(DRIVERS) SLID ALL THE WAY BACK CAUSING ME TO NOT KEEP MY FOOT ON OR REACH THE BREAK CAUSING ME TO ROLL FORWARD AND HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME."~34,000 mi, complaint #1290793
  41. #41

    software or update

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "WHEN WE PURCHASED THE RAM 1500/V6 ENGINE PICKUP TRUCK NEW IN APRIL 2013, JOHNSON DODGE, BUDD LAKE, NJ, IT DID NOT HESITATE AND RAN WELL. OVER THE NEXT THREE MONTHS IT SLOWLY DEVELOPED AN SIGNIFICANT, ONE SECOND PLUS, HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEA…"~4,200 mi, complaint #1027622
    • "DRIVING ASSISTANCE FEATURES WERE RENDERED UNAVAILABLE DURING A SOFTWARE UPDATE WHICH I BELIEVE CONTRIBUTED TO A COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN CONTROL WAS LOST RESULTING IN A CRASH."~75,000 mi, complaint #1471805
  42. #42

    starter

    3 stranded

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PUSH BUTTON START FUNCTION FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE CHECKED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN…"~87,000 mi, complaint #1569098
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU…"~98,000 mi, complaint #1292600
  43. #43

    suspension arms and bushings

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "THERE IS A LOUD "CLICK" NOISE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. IT OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS THE WHEEL COMPLETELY TURNED TO ONE DIRECTION WHICH MAKES ME BELIEVE IT'S STEERING OR SOMETHING INSIDE THE SUSPENSION. IT WAS TOLD TO ME AT THE DEALERSHIP THA…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1202331
    • "MY 2013 RAM HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION WHICH STARTS AT AROUND 40MPH AND CONTINUES ALL THE WAY UP TO 75+ MPH. I'VE REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES 3 TIMES. THE LAST SET ARE MICHELIN. ON ALL 3 SETS OF NEW TIRES I HAD THEM BALANCED A TOTAL OF OVER [REDACTED ADDRESS] FORCE TES…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1642610
    • "WHILE SLOWLY BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOME AND TURNING INTO THE STREET, I HEARD A LOUD BANG WHICH SEEMED TO COME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I PROCEEDED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND SLOWLY DROVE THE TRUCK BACK INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN AT THAT TIME THE…"~32,245 mi, complaint #1376157
  44. #44

    wheel bearing

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS INIQUITOUSLY GREASED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE, CAUSING FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING,AND THE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, DAMAGING THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS,BREAK CALIPER,ROTOR, HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GO…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1388503
    • "GRINDING FROM LEFT WHEEL. VIBRATION FROM LEFT WHEEL. FRONT LEFT BEARING HUB ASSY. BAD."~70,500 mi, complaint #1188052
    • "LOOKS LIKE MY 2013 RAM 1500 EXPRESS WITH 80,000 ON IT HAS BAD LEFT FRONT BEARINGS. IT HAS A LOT OF MOVEMENT WHEN MOVING THE TIRE TOP TO BOTTOM. AND MAKES A NOISE WHEN DRIVING LIKE SOMETHING'S RATTLING. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS SINCE IT'S TOO SOON FOR S…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1378568
  45. #45

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED A CERTAIN SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE RECUR…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1265562
    • "I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 DODGE RAM 1500 AND AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP. WHEN I BEGAN TO COST OUT ONTO THE ROAD I HIT THE ACCELERATOR THE WAS A HUGE ENGINE REV BUT NO POWER AS I LOOKED TO THE SHIFTER ON THE DASH THE D WAS FLASHING ORANGE HAD TO PUT MY FOOT ON BRAKE…"~24,791 mi, complaint #1171112
  46. #46

    backup camera

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "MY MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY ON MY 2013 RAM 1500 HAS GONE BLANK. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY DEVICE BECAUSE I HAVE LOST THE USE OF MY BACKUP CAMERA WHICH IS INVALUABLE ON THIS LARGE VEHICLE. I HAVE ALREADY BUMPED INTO SMALL OBJECTS WHILE IN REVERSE, WHICH I WOULD…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1367563
    • "TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING HOT WEATHER, THE FUSE BOX OVERHEATED WHICH CAUSED THE BACK UP CAMERA SCREEN TO BE INOPERABLE OR TO BECOME DISTORTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS ALSO INOP…"~88,000 mi, complaint #1679489
  47. #47

    battery and charging

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER. FIDDLED WITH BUTTONS FOR A FEW MINUTES THE ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WAS BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. DEALERS TOLD ME THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR"~3,000 mi, complaint #1103980
    • "MY TRUCK WAS BACKED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, PARKED OVERNIGHT, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB. I TRIED SECOND FOB, ALSO HAD NO RESPONSE. I MANUALLY OPENED DOOR AND TRUCK WOULD NOT RESPOND IN ANY WAY. I CALL ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. TOW TRUCK JUMPED BATTERY, WHICH ALLO…"~101,000 mi, complaint #1641592
  48. #48

    differential

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "2013 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE REAR AXLE SHEARED OFF, AND THE BRAKE CALIPER BROKE OFF, AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. THE…"complaint #1019865
    • "I was driving down the road on 222 near Lancaster pennsylvania when without any warning lights or noise or any form of warning my rear differential locked up while I was driving. It snapped my drivshaft off the flange that attaches it to the differential."complaint #1751078
  49. #49

    fuel pump

    1 stranded, 1 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I WAS WAITING AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. I GOT A GREEN ARROW TO TURN LEFT AND PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION. RIGHT AFTER I STARTED MOVING AT ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH MY TURN MY TRUCK'S ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED. I COASTED THE REST OF THE WAY THROU…"~10,050 mi, complaint #1101328
    • "WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS INTERMITTENT NON RESPONSE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED RESULTING IN THE OPPOSITE EFFECT ON A BUSY ROAD. ONCE WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY ON RAMP THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY, AFTER RESTARTING THERE WAS INTERMITTEN…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1551362
  50. #50

    lighting interior

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE TWO FRONT DOME LIGHTS FLICKER AND HAVE DIMMED FROM THE ORIGINAL BRIGHTNESS AT PURCHASE DATE. I HAVE HAD THE MASTER SWITCH REPLACED AND FINALLY THE OVERHEAD DOME CONSOLE REPLACED AS IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS FIXED THE PROBLEM BRIEFLY, NOW BOTH LIGHTS ARE…"~29,000 mi, complaint #1290112
    • "APPROXIMATELY 10:30 AM ON JUNE 29, 2017, A PLUNGER LIFT EMPLOYEE WAS ON A XTO LOCATION WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR MVA. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HAVING A CONVERSATION WITH A XTO FIELD FOREMAN WHEN THEY BOTH NOTICE HIS BACK UP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STARTED ROLLING ON…"~950,000 mi, complaint #1388887
  51. #51

    paint and clearcoat

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW IN 2013 AND THE PAINT IS BUBBLING ON HOOD ( RUSTING ) AND IT ALSO FAILED EMISSION TEST WHEN I WENT TO GET INSPECTION STICKER, I DON'T BELIEVE I'M ASKING TO MUCH THAT A VEHICLE 3 YEARS OLD NOT RUST AND PASS AN EMISSIONS TEST."~38,000 mi, complaint #1313223
    • "PAINT BUBBLING ON PASSENGER SIDE BELOW RADIO ANTENNA, NOTICED RIGHT AT THE END OF THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. HOWEVER, NO RUST AT THAT TIME, BUT NOW PAINT IS STARTING TO FRACTURE AND RUST WILL BE EVIDENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT DUE TO A COUPL…"~63,000 mi, complaint #1641266
  52. #52

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "MY SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT FASTEN. IT WON'T GO ALL THE WAY IN EVEN IF I PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON IT DOES NOT CLICK TO LOCKED IT JUST COMES RIGHT OUT."complaint #1196574
    • "I WAS STOPPED BY A TRAIN AND PEOPLE IN FRONT OF ME WERE TURNING AROUND. I WAS BACKED INTO HARD AND I HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND STEERING WHEEL. MY SEATBELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN ME AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM HURT FROM IT . CHRYSLER WANTED TO SEE IT BUT I WAS A…"complaint #1203300
  53. #53

    wheel or rim

    1 stranded, 1 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 8 MPH and making a right turn, the contact heard a loud snapping sound coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact steered the vehicle into a parking lot and became aware…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1936831
    • "THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT WORE OUT AT 91K MILES. MOPAR REFUSES TO REPAIR THE ITEM DESPITE THE FACT THAT THEY ACKNOWLEDGE IT IS BOTH A SAFETY HAZARD AND A NON-WEARABLE ITEM."~91,174 mi, complaint #1581948
  54. #54

    wiper and washer

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON A RAINY DAY WITH WIPERS ON, SUDDENLY THEY FREEZE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND DO NOT RESPOND TO ON/OFF OR THE DIFFERENT LEVELS, THEY SIT STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER ROUGHLY 10 MINUTES I TURN THEM ON TO FULL S…"~84,500 mi, complaint #1423545
    • "WIPERS ARE ON WITH TRUCK OFF HAD TO PULL FUSE."~97,000 mi, complaint #1319083
  55. #55

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "AC UNIT IS RANDOMLY NOT STARTING WHEN VEHICLE STARTS BUT WILL KICK IN ADTER DRIVING/RUNNING A LITTLE WHILE RANDOM TIMES AND DISTANCES. NO ENGINE CODE AND WHEN LOOKED AT CANT FIND A REASON"~60,000 mi, complaint #1320317
  56. #56

    adas autonomous driving system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "ON 12/7/16, A DESOLATE, STRAIGHT, COUNTRY ROAD, I STOPPED MY TRUCK TO INVESTIGATE DAMAGE FROM A DEER THAT HAD RUN INTO THE DRIVER'S FENDER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH. EVEN THOUGH I PLACED THE TRUCK IN PARK AFTER MY STOP (TO MAKE IT STATIONARY), THE RAM…"~17,300 mi, complaint #1343551
  57. #57

    engine mounts

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

  58. #58

    evap system

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Light on dash comes on randomly saying that my gas cap isnt on all of the way, and everytime i check it, it will definitely be on and tightened.. it comes and goes at random… Also, if i hit 11.0 mpg average, then my ECO mode will shut off and causes my check e…"complaint #1919678
  59. #59

    fuel injector

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I was driving down the interstate and started to see flames and smoke coming from my hood. I pulled over and was able to put out the fire. The fire department showed up and determined that the fire started from the fuel injector system. "complaint #1829004
  60. #60

    glass and windshield

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS CONDENSATION COVERING THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED AND FOUND INFORMATION STATING THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT.…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1242998
  61. #61

    hv system fault reduced power

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "MY 2013 DODGE RAM 1500 TRADESMAN HAS 47338 MILES ON IT AND IT WENT INTO WHAT THEY REFER TO AS LIMP MODE WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE SHOP SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS BUT THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT WHY. I AM NOW 7 MONTHS OUT OF…"~47,000 mi, complaint #1583280
  62. #62

    interior trim

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "VEHICLE DASHBOARD IS BEGINNING TO BREAK INTO PIECES. THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL HAS A HISTORY OF THE DASHBOARD BREAKING COMPLETELY APART, EXPOSING EVERY ELEMENT OF THE DASHBOARD THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE COVERED. INCLUDING SOME ELEMENTS OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM…"~98,850 mi, complaint #1026946
  63. #63

    mirror

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • " INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR NEEDS TO BE READJUSTED DAILY. -- FIRST COMPLAINING TO DEALER WAS 1-24-13, 2665 MILES. DEALER ORDERED MIRROR AND REPLACED ON 1-31-13. NEW MIRROR HAD SAME PROBLEM. SECOND COMPLAINING 2-26-13, 3799 MILES. CHRYSLER RESPONSE: KNOWN ISSUE…"~2,665 mi, complaint #997312
  64. #64

    noise or vibration unspecified

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

  65. #65

    torque converter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME IN THE TWO WEEKS I OWNED THIS RAM 1500 TRUCK AFTER PURCHASING IT NEW THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE TORQUEFLITE 8 SPD TRANSMISSION AND/OR ELECTRONIC ROTARY SHIFTER. A WEEK EARLIER I REPORTED TO RAM AND TO NHTSA A REPEATED FAIL…"~800 mi, complaint #1006468
  66. #66

    tpms

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "MY TPMS INDICATOR DASH LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE AND THEN TURN THEMSELVES OFF AT THEIR OWN CHOOSING. I CONFIRMED MY TIRE PRESSURE READINGS ARE ACCURATE WITH A PRESSURE GAUGE AND MY TIRE PRESSURE IS BELOW THE TIRE OR VEHICLE DOOR FRAME RECOMMENDED TIRE AIR…"~128,000 mi, complaint #1662779
  67. #67

    transfer case awd

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ON A STEEP HILL, THE CONTACT HEARD A POP NOISE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED, ROLLED BACKWARDS, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE BED OF…"~87,000 mi, complaint #1536564
  68. #68

    transmission manual clutch

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "BASED UPON THE RECALL DODGE HAS NOT HAD THE PART TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE CALLED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO GET THE PART ORDERED PRIOR TO MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY REFUSE TO DO SO.THEY HAVE STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART ON HAND. THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIF…"complaint #1501372
  69. #69

    unknown

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The vehicle rolls away while still in park and showing it’s in park. No one was in the vehicle. All passengers had exited and was in a building. "complaint #1920622

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