2017 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

    113 unsafe

    113
    incidents
    Typical range: 31,000–140,000 mi

    Median 81,500 mi, based on 38 reports (76% had no usable mileage)

    • "POWER STEERING EPS HAS FAILED. THE CAR LOST THE POWER STEERING."~7,985 mi, complaint #1515971
    • "INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TWO OCURRANCES 3 MONTHS APART. LOW SPEED RIGHT TURN AT 20MPH, DASH ERROR LIGHT (LOSS OF COMM WITH POWER STEERRING) AND NO POWER STEERING. STOP, SHUT ENGINE DOWN AND RESTART RESTORES POWER STEERING. SECOND OCCURANCE (14 AUG…"~14,100 mi, complaint #1685950
    • "The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system threw a code for a short circuit and the EPS system failed. I lost my power steering while on the road and was unable to safely operate my RAM. The power steering light indicator was on. This problem was serviced at A…"~31,298 mi, complaint #1765169
    • "The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering assist and excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact's husband had taken the vehicle to the dealer however,…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1760316
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact used a portable diagnostic tester to diagnose the vehicle…"~140,100 mi, complaint #2186987
  2. #2

    abs module

    63 unsafe

    63
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 80,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "The contact owns a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine, ABS, and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module h…"~30,000 mi, complaint #2094186
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the module was not available. The…"~49,000 mi, complaint #2024313
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service Trailer System Brakes" and "4WD Disabled" messages were displayed. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an indepe…"~180,000 mi, complaint #2054230
  3. #3

    fuel tank and lines

    39 unsafe, 10 annoyance

    49
    incidents
    Typical range: 32,000–80,500 mi

    Median 42,500 mi, based on 30 reports (52% had no usable mileage)

    • "I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL GUAGE AND THE FUEL SYSTEM LIGHTS ON THE TRUCK. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY ARE SAYING THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER. THE FUEL GUAGE IS SHOWING NO FUEL IN THE CAR AND I AM CONCERNED THE CAR COULD CUT OFF AND I COULD LOSE CO…"~4,400 mi, complaint #1370262
    • "GAS STATION FUEL FILLER NOZZLE GETS STUCK IN VEHICLE FUEL FILLER NECK. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND AT DIFFERENT STATIONS. NO VISIBLE VEHICLE FAULTS. ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE FILLER NOZZLE HAS CAUSED CUTS TO HANDS AND SPILLED FUEL.IT SOMETIMES TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES T…"~33,000 mi, complaint #1525791
    • "I FILLED UP MY VEHICLE WITH FUEL ON TUESDAY. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THURSDAY WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH A MESSAGE. THEN I NOTICED MY FUEL GAUGE READ EMPTY. I KNOW IT WASN'T EMPTY BECAUSE I FILLED UP 2 DAYS EARLIER. I WENT THR…"~40,350 mi, complaint #1615278
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle began to make an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank was detaching. Th…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1980711
    • "WITH A FULL FUEL TANK EVERYTHING IS GOOD. BETWEEN 3/4 AND 1/2 TANK THE FUEL GAUGE GOES TO EMPTY, OUT OF GAS LIGHT BLINKS AND FUEL SENSOR FAIL LIGHT COMES ON. 5 MINUTES LATER GAUGE IS BACK TO 3/4 TANK AND FUEL SENSOR FAIL ENGINE WARNING STILL ON. MADE A FEW STO…"~429,201 mi, complaint #1644494
  4. #4

    airbag system

    44 unsafe

    44
    incidents
    Typical range: 19,000–55,000 mi

    Median 34,000 mi, based on 43 reports (31% had no usable mileage)

    • "HEAD ON COLLISION WITH BOTH CARS IN MOTION. OTHER VEHICLE (LEXUS SEDAN) RAN RED LIGHT AT [REDACTED ADDRESS] AND TURNED INTO INTERSECTION, CAUSING HEAD ON COLLISION WITH DODGE RAM TRUCK TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN DODGE RAM AND DRIVER AND…"~1,050 mi, complaint #1436755
    • "ON MARCH 2, 2018, AS I WAS STOPPED ON A HIGHWAY FOR A CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED, WITH HIS BLINKER ON AND WAITING TO TURN IN A DRIVEWAY, I WAS REAR-ENDED BY SOMEONE DOING APPROX. 50 TO 55 MPH. ON IMPACT, MY DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE CAUSING ME TO LAY FLAT, RIPPING M…"~19,000 mi, complaint #1459530
    • "ON 1/29/18 AT 6:30 AM I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH AN 18 WHEEL SEMI TRUCK AND MY AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS OCCURRED ON INTERSTATE I75 NORTHBOUND NEAR EXIT 98. IN MOTION . MSP REPORT NUMBER 21-1259-18. THE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK WAS HIT VERY HARD.…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1443783
    • "MY SECOND FRONT IMPACT WITH MY TRUCK. FIRST ONE WAS 10K DAMAGE IMPACT WAS 50 MPH, THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. RAM SAYS CLOCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACED, I PAY THEM TO REPLACE IT. 2 WEEKS LATER ANOTHER FRONTAL IMPACT AT 45MPH, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEP…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1616975
    • "The contact owned a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly fishtailed, causing the contact to briefly lose control. As a result, the vehicle collided head-on with a concrete barrier. No other vehicles were involved…"~102,192 mi, complaint #1916884
  5. #5

    engine internal

    4 stranded, 33 unsafe, 4 annoyance

    41
    incidents
    Typical range: 24,500–80,000 mi

    Median 39,500 mi, based on 31 reports (40% had no usable mileage)

    • "DISSAPOINTED WITH THE PURCHASE OF 17 RAM 1500, TRUCK LOOKS GOOD AND HAS GREAT LOOKS . IT HAS A TAPPING/TICKING NOISE WHEN ITS AT IDLE AT A STANDSTILL, ITS CALLED THE DREADED HEMI TICK, I HAVE A 5.7 MOTOR WITH MDS, THERE IS MANY THREADS AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT THI…"~500 mi, complaint #1373811
    • "WE HAVE A RECALL FROM LAST YEAR THAT THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN OR IF IT WILL OR CAN BE FIXED ON OUR 2017 RAM 1500 ECO DIESEL DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARD (FIRE/EXPLOSION) OF THIS RECALL AND THAT THEY HAVE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO FIX IT, WE ASKED FOR A LOANER…"~24,500 mi, complaint #1660050
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND FAILURE CODES: P0402 AND P20EE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CAL…"~39,500 mi, complaint #1625080
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO…"~58,000 mi, complaint #1675531
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power but was able to continue to operate at slower speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed and found failures with the…"~160,000 mi, complaint #1900869
  6. #6

    exhaust system

    32 unsafe, 2 broken, 3 annoyance

    37
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 67,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "EXHAUST ODOR LEAKING INTO THE CAB WHEN IDLING AT A STATIONARY POSITION. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND RUNNING."~2,800 mi, complaint #1418473
    • "NOTICED AT 40K MILES THERE IS ISSUE WITH TIE ROD ENDS JOINTS BECOME LOOSE MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT REPORTED THIS TO A DEALERSHIP THEY TRYING TO BRUSH ME OFF BS THAT THERE IS ISSUE WITH ROCKERS AND LIFTERS IN THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS ARE SNAPPING CAUSING…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1607743
    • "AT APPROXIMATELY 6100 MILES NOTED ENGINE TICKING NOISE ONLY ON COLD START UP. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR AND THEY FOUND A NUMBER OF BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS (THEY REPLACED 9 OF THEM). ACCORDING TO DODGE FORUMS AND THE DODGE DEALERSHIP THIS APPARENTLY IS…"~61,000 mi, complaint #1568045
    • "THE PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING. IT IS HAPPENING TO MANY RAM TRUCK OWNERS AND TO SOME PEOPLE IT IS HAPPENING MORE THAN 3 TIMES. SO WHEN YOU START YOUR VERY EXPENSIVE TRUCK IT MAKES AN AWFUL LOUD TICKING NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ENG…"~84,000 mi, complaint #1739246
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, the contact became aware of an abnormal ticking sound. No warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of several fractured bolts on the ex…"~164,000 mi, complaint #2080020
  7. #7

    steering rack mechanical

    36 unsafe

    36
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 97,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE. OVER A PERIOD OF 2-3 WEEKS POWER STEERING HAS BECOME MORE AND MORE INOPERABLE AND REQUIRES VERY MUCH EFFORT TO STEER. DEALER SUGGESTION IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE RACK & PINION MODULE AT HIGH COST - EST $2200. REPAIR MUST BE D…"~59,500 mi, complaint #1678059
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at slower speeds, the steering wheel seized with the wheels turned to the left. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pin…"~63,000 mi, complaint #1827508
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the steering wheel became stiff. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failur…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1874945
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 15–35 MPH and going around a corner, the steering wheel became inoperable intermittently, then resumed normal functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was…"~88,700 mi, complaint #1963109
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the c…"~179,955 mi, complaint #2006495
  8. #8

    suspension struts shocks

    33 unsafe

    33
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 32,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CROWN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], VENTURA, CA 93003) TO BE REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE TAILGATE, INFO TIMING SYSTEM, GPS, FUEL TANK, AND THE SEND…"~500 mi, complaint #1573594
    • "WELL DOCUMENTED, KNOWN SERVICING ISSUES WITH 'AIR RIDE SUSPENSION' SYSTEM INSTALLED IN 2017 RAM 1500 TRUCK. A SIMPLE ONLINE INVESTIGATIVE SEARCH REVEALS COUNTLESS SCORES OF SERVICE CASES AND HIGHLY CATASTROPHIC FAILURES OF MANY ASPECTS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SYSTEM…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1614050
    • "SUDDEN LOSE OF FRONT AIR SUSPENSION WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING, NEGATIVELY EFFECTED THE VEHICLES STABILITY, STEERING, AND ABILITY TO STOP. TRUCK IS CURRENTLY AT DEALER. ONLY EXPLANATION GIVEN IS IT MIGHT BE BECAUSE ITS COLD OUTSIDE (WHICH HAS BEEN KNOWN TO HAPP…"~37,600 mi, complaint #1630816
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while making a right turn, the contact felt as if the vehicle was going to flip over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. On another occasion, while driving 20 MPH and going over a…"~72,000 mi, complaint #1856193
    • "The contact owns a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the "Immediate Air Suspension Service Repair Required" warning message Illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle and the warning message fun…"~120,000 mi, complaint #2050404
  9. #9

    engine stall or no start

    11 stranded, 18 unsafe

    29
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=23, median 44,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, ACCELERATION FROM A STOP IS ALMOST NON EXISTENT FOR ROUGHLY 3-4 SECONDS. PULLING OUT IN TO NORMAL TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS AS THE VEHICLE DOES NOT PERFORM ANYWHERE NEAR THE WAY IT DOES ONCE WARMED UP. MY SERVICING DEALER AND CHRYSLER COR…"~12,500 mi, complaint #1622812
    • "ON NOVEMBER 9, 2019, AT APPROXIMATELY 12:PM, I WAS AT MY AREA'S ATM, SITTING STILL, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK JUST TURNED OFF, WITHOUT WARNING AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME BY MY AAA SERVICE"~35,000 mi, complaint #1622401
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at various spee…"~44,000 mi, complaint #1884456
    • "The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated he attempted to restart the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. After multiple attempts, the v…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1760914
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon shifting to p…"~160,000 mi, complaint #2049218
  10. #10

    other

    15 unsafe, 13 annoyance

    28
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=15, median 45,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I DO NOT FEEL AS THOUGH THE GEAR KNOB IS SAFE. I THOUGHT I HAD TURNED THE KNOB TO PARK & OPENED MY DOOR TO GET OUT & THE TRUCK WAS IN REVERSE. GEAR SHIFT STICKS ARE MUCH MORE ACCURATE. I WOULD SUGGEST GETTING RID OF THE KNOB, OR, HAVING SOME SORT OF SAFETY MEC…"~1,500 mi, complaint #1380114
    • "I WAS REAR ENDED ON NOV 3RD 2018. THE COLLISION CENTER WHERE MY XAR IS BEING FIXED HAS PUT THE ORDER IN FOR A BRAND NEW BOX ASSEMBLY DIRECTLY FROM DODGE AMD ITS BEEN ALMOST TWO MONTHS AND THERE IS NO PART AVAILABLE. I HAVE BEEN INCURRING COST FOR RENTALS AS MY…"~17,000 mi, complaint #1534049
    • "DURING HEAVY RAIN THE BACK DRIVER SIDE WELL (UNDERNEATH REAR SEAT-STORAGE AREA) FILLS WITH WATER. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW TO DIAGNOSIS THE ISSUE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR WINDOW DRAIN HOLES BEING PLUGGED BUT NOT CERTAIN. ONLY A YEAR…"~17,000 mi, complaint #1536338
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT REAR SEATS WERE DRENCHED WITH WATER, WHICH CAUSED A FOUL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE UNKNOWN INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAL ON THE…"~26,320 mi, complaint #1544010
    • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 RAM 1500 from a private seller. The contact stated that the sales advertisement and the odometer indicated that the mileage was 89,400. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle had been in one previous…"~181,000 mi, complaint #2114824
  11. #11

    transmission automatic

    26 unsafe

    26
    incidents
    Typical range: 5,000–25,000 mi

    Median 15,000 mi, based on 27 reports (36% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND STRUCK A TRAILER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANC…"~2,500 mi, complaint #1398546
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while reversing she felt the vehicle jerk with a loud sound coming from the vehicle causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was set to diagnose the vehicl…"~5,000 mi, complaint #1834252
    • "WHILE AT THE BOAT RAMP, PULLING A BOAT OUT OF THE WATER. THE TRUCK WAS ON AN INCLINE. THE BOAT WAS ABOUT 1200 - 1500 POUNDS TOTAL. THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK, PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. SITTING IN THE CAB WITH THE SEAT BELT ON AND THE DOOR AJAR, PLACING THE TRANSMISS…"~15,000 mi, complaint #1533053
    • "The contact owns a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while reversing and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle went into overdrive and crashed into a building. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The c…"~26,000 mi, complaint #1762391
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly failed to shift into gear properly, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped…"~214,000 mi, complaint #2187629
  12. #12

    power steering hydraulic

    21 unsafe

    21
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND REMAINED LIT. THE STEERING WHEEL RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER THE ENGINE WAS REST…"~7,071 mi, complaint #1407017
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER ABILITY AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE STRENGTH TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAPPER CHRYSLER D…"~15,000 mi, complaint #1505851
    • "I WAS TAKING A CORNER AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE POWER STEERING GAVE OUT CAUSING ME TO ALMOST CRASH THE VEHICLE, A COUPLE MUNUTES LATER IT CAME BACK ON FOR A LITTLE WHILE, AND THEN THE NEXT TIME I STARTED UP THE TRUCK IT HAD NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. NOW WAITING…"~24,000 mi, complaint #1605229
    • "POWER STEERING WORKS AND DON'T WORK DONT WORK WHEN TEMP IS 40;OR BELOW THEN DRIVE FOR 10_12 MILES SHUT ENGINE OFF RESTART AND POWER STEERING WORKING"~56,420 mi, complaint #1612711
    • "WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHICH CAUSED ME TO NEARLY RUN OFF THE ROAD DURING AN ATTEMPTED TURN. THE POWER STEERING HAS SINCE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY CUTTING IN AND OUT WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPEC…"~87,000 mi, complaint #1702613
  13. #13

    engine cooling

    2 stranded, 17 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    20
    incidents

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

    • "COLD START ENGINE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE TOO LOW"~10,000 mi, complaint #1460147
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS RISING AND WAS NOT AWARE IF ANY WARNING LIGHT WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARK…"~29,543 mi, complaint #1652409
    • "24 HOURS AFTER PURCHASE (200 MILES DRIVEN) A CHEMICAL ODOR AND IRRITANT FILLS THE CANE, MY 6 YEAR OLD STATED THE AIR HAS PEPPER IN IT. THE ISSUE WORSENED WHEN OPERATING THE HEAT/AC FUNCTION CAUSING EYES TO BURN, HEADACHE AND DISORIENTATION. MANY OWNERS ON PUBL…"~30,700 mi, complaint #1558916
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the coolant level was abnormally low. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the EGR cooler was replac…"~31,000 mi, complaint #1954548
    • "MY TRUCK, 2017 RAM 1500 ECODESIEL, HAS BEEN LOOSING COOLANT AND I LOCATED THE RECALL ON THE EGR COOLER, NHTSA RECALL 19V-757. ON 3/31/2020, I CONTACTED GLOCKNER DODGE DEALER IN ASHLAND KY. THEY TOLD ME THE RECALL WAS A COMPUTER FLASH UPDATE AND THEY WOULD NO…"~58,000 mi, complaint #1656954
  14. #14

    trunk or liftgate

    16 unsafe, 2 broken

    18
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 19,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHEN PARKING AT A HILL YOU DRIVE AWAY AND THE TAILGATE OPENS UP. THEN AS I'M GETTING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS NOT ON A HILL IT DID THE SAME THING. IT OPENS AND CAUSES IT TO SLAM DOWN."~11,000 mi, complaint #1471448
    • "2017 RAM 1500 TAILGATE RANDOMLY DROPS. APPARENTLY IT IS THE LOCKING MECHANISM THAT FAILS, WHEN YOU LOCK OR UNLOCK THE VEHICLE IT WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE MANUAL TAILGATE LATCH TO OPEN. THE TAIL GATE FALLS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR AFTER YOU HAVE PARKED, IT CAN F…"~15,000 mi, complaint #1407914
    • "TAILGATE CLOSED. PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND TAILGATE DROPPED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION CAUSING DAMAGE "~18,000 mi, complaint #1514448
    • ""TAKATA RECALL" ON MY TRUCK, THE TAILGATE WILL RANDOMLY OPEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD MY LAWN MOWER FLY OUT INTO THE ROAD ON THE INTERSTATE DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND I SEE THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1482569
    • "THE TAILGATE WILL OPEN AT RANDOM INTERVALS (4 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS) WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE SOURCE OF THE ISSUE IS THE LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE TAILGATE HANDLE."~44,000 mi, complaint #1467110
  15. #15

    fuel pump

    4 stranded, 13 unsafe

    17
    incidents

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

    • "FUEL PUMP GETTING STUCK AT GAS STATIONS. YESTERDAY IT TOOK AN EMBARRASSING 20 MINUTES, BROKEN FUEL HOUSING AND SMASHED FINGER TO PULL THE PUMP OUT. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE 6 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK."~11,000 mi, complaint #1513740
    • "FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. HAS BEEN FAILING OVER PAST 3 MONTHS, NOW TOTALLY OFF. UNABLE TO KNOW AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK AND A SAFETY CONCERN. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 36,000 MILES ON…"~32,500 mi, complaint #1730445
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITH A FULL FUEL TANK, T…"~44,000 mi, complaint #1695334
    • "MY TRUCKS FUEL GAUGE SENSOR IS READING EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A FULL TANK. CODE P0463 . IT IS FROM A FAULTY PART/ FLOAT ON THE FUEL PUMP. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM IN MANY RAM 1500 MODELS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. TRUCK STALLED AND THANKFULLY RESTARTED. I WAS B…"~53,200 mi, complaint #1723543
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel, the fuel nozzle would continuously shut off prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump check valve had malfunctioned, and the fue…"~55,200 mi, complaint #1895728
  16. #16

    throttle and pedal

    13 unsafe

    13
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 23,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE RPM'S CONTINUED TO REV EXTREM…"~978 mi, complaint #1420373
    • "I WAS PULLING OUT INTO FAST ONCOMING HIGHWAY CROSS TRAFFIC WHEN I LOST ALL ACCELERATING POWER. TRAFFIC HAD TO SWERVE AROUND ME AND I NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING STRUCK MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I COULD GET OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE HAD BEEN NO PRIOR WARNINGS…"~19,500 mi, complaint #1661794
    • "WHEN BACKING INTO GARAGE ON 5/24/20 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB STEERING LOCKED IN ONE POSITION AND VEHICLE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE ACCELERATED QUICKLY BACKWARDS INTO MY GARAGE WALL AND DAMAGED THE GARAGE WALL, GARAGE DOOR, AND VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO STO…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1675294
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after her son reversed into the driveway and exited the vehicle, the vehicle started to roll away. Her son then jumped in the vehicle and accidentally depressed the accelerator pedal in his efforts to d…"~71,094 mi, complaint #1817702
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 30 DEGREES, THE RPMS INCREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 1,100 WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RUSSELL BARNETT FORD ([REDACTED ADDRESS], WINCHESTER, TN 37398) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE…"~92,003 mi, complaint #1446101
  17. #17

    cruise control conventional

    7 unsafe, 4 annoyance

    11
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PEACOCK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT ([REDACTED ADDRESS] A, HARDEEVILLE, SC 29927, [REDACTED PHONE]) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILU…"~7,843 mi, complaint #1500443
    • "CRUISE CONTROL WON'T TURN ON AND BUTTONS RELATED TO CRUISE CONTROL ARE UNRESPONSIVE. LAST TIME IT DID WORK ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULDN'T TURN OFF WITH THE STEERING WHEEL BUTTON, HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES. VEHICLE HAD ALL RECALLS DONE, THERE WAS ONE…"~17,000 mi, complaint #1680034
    • "CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DISENGAGING DURING FREEWAY OPERATION. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RE-ENABLE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SHOWS CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM STILL ACTIVE. CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM MUST BE DEACTIVATED TO RE-ENABLE CRUISE CONTROL. THE SLOWING FORCE WAS…"~18,500 mi, complaint #1679052
    • "THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED AT A HUGE RATE PAST THE DESIRED SPEED RESULTING IN A HYDRO PLANE WHICH CAUSED ALL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO IMPACT HOWEVER ONLY PASSENGER BAGS DEPLOYED NOT A SINGLE DRIVER BAG. *DT*JB"~22,000 mi, complaint #1497918
    • "RETURNING FROM A TRIP TO MI BACK TO MY RESIDENCE IN TN. AS I MADE A TURN INTO MY SUBDIVISION I STARTED TO ACCELERATE TO MY NEXT TURN WHEN I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF MY VEHICLE. I HAD BEEN USING THE VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE DURING…"~33,000 mi, complaint #1505011
  18. #18

    driveshaft axle cv

    2 stranded, 9 unsafe

    11
    incidents

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

    • "VEHICLE HAS HAD 4 COMPLETE SET OF TIRES, PLUS 2.... VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING AND WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING AT 68-72MPH. RAM REFUSES TO LOOK INTO THIS. SOMETHING I THINK IN DRIVE LINE OR REAR CAUSING ALL THESE PROBLEM. SOMETHING IS CAUSING TIRE DAMAGE..OUT OF ROUND…"~2,400 mi, complaint #1445014
    • "LAST WEEK ON MY WAY HOME FROM A LONG DAY OF WORK I WAS DRIVING ON I15 IN LAS VEGAS NV. AS I WAS DRIVING ROUGHLY AROUND 75MPH I STARTED TO HEAR A CLICKING NOISE THEN I HEARD A LOUDER BANG LIKE SOMETHING BROKE, THE GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT WORK SO I STARTED TO SLOW D…"~18,190 mi, complaint #1490231
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact became aware that the transmission was shuddering. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle to the shoulder…"~53,300 mi, complaint #2146369
    • "TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A SHIMMY IN THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVESHAFT AND POWER TRAIN WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COMMUNITY MOTORS CHRYSLE…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1738254
  19. #19

    control module

    7 unsafe, 3 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=15, median 21,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the residence, the vehicle locked and started independently. The contact stated that a dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or i…"~21,000 mi, complaint #2085678
    • "THE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR IS DEFECTIVE. ONE THE TANK IS HALF FULL THE GAGE GOES TO ZERO AND THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLIMINATES, ALSO THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON"~30,000 mi, complaint #1640411
    • "MY 2017 DODGE RAM IS HAVING STARTING PROBLEMS IN THE MORNING ONLY. IT TAKES ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES TO START. I DON'T HAVE REMOTE START, IT IS NOT THE FOB, I BELIEVE IT'S THE ( WIN MODULE ) HAS I HAVE LOOKED UP ON SOME RAM CHAT SITES. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 37K ON I…"~36,500 mi, complaint #1723254
    • "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY. LIGHT WILL GO OFF WHEN TANK IS FULL AND COMES ON AT 3/4. CODE READS FUEL SENSOR INPUT LEVEL HIGH VOLTAGE."~61,000 mi, complaint #1624030
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated the gear shift/rotary dial had seized in place. The vehicle failed to shift into park, and the key failed to release from the ignition switch. While driving, the vehicle jumped from park to reverse and then…"~140,829 mi, complaint #2037164
  20. #20

    parking brake

    9 unsafe

    9
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED ON A FLAT SURFACE WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION, IT ROLLED FORWARD SEVERAL TIMES. IN ADDITION, WHILE REVERSING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SPINNING CONDITION AND THE TIRES CAUGHT UP TO THE MOTION AS T…"~2,000 mi, complaint #1422504
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND STRUCK A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, SOUTHERN MA…"~4,000 mi, complaint #1449618
    • "I WAS LEAVING TO GO TO HARDWARE STORE..I WAS BACKING MY TRUCKS OUT AND NOTICED MY SHED WAS OPENED I STOPPED PUT IT IN PARK GOT OUT TO CLOSE IT AND WHEN I GOT OUT THE TRUCK ROLLED INTO MY HOUSE..I COULDNT GET IN IN TIME TO STOP IT....IT WAS ABOUT 10 FEET FROM…"~6,800 mi, complaint #1421928
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ANOTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAYETTEVILLE DODGE IN FAYETTEVILLE, NEW YORK 13066, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLI…"~14,000 mi, complaint #1460440
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF IT BEING IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS DISTRACTED TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS AT THE TIME WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND B…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1576895
  21. #21

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=17, median 54,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD THE ENGINE HAS A SIGNIFICANT POWER LAG AND 'DEAD PEDAL' WHEN YOU ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. IT CREATES A SIGNIFICANT RISK AS THERE IS NO POWER TO ACCELERATE AND AVOID ONCOMING CARS OR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. OVEN WHEN PEDAL IS ALL THE WAY…"~500 mi, complaint #1606651
    • "THE TRUCK HAS A LACK OF ACCELERATION. WHEN YOU PRESS DOWN THE THROTTLE IT TAKES 5 SECONDS OR MORE FOR IT TO RESPOND CAUSING A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. SO MUCH THAT YOU CANNOT CROSS TRAFFIC AND OR ACCELERATE UP THE HILL WHERE IT DECLINES IN SPEED. I LIVE IN THE NO…"~6,500 mi, complaint #1479509
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. TOWBIN DODGE ([REDACTED ADDRESS], HENDERSON, NV) WAS NOTIFIED OF…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1622445
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving approximately 45…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1840956
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND LOSE POWER. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE WITHOUT AN ISSUE…"~252,000 mi, complaint #1587750
  22. #22

    engine oil consumption

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

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

    • "TIMING COVER OIL LEAK. TIMING COVER LEAKED OIL EVEN AFTER MULTI ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. THEIR SOLUTION IS TO PUT MORE RTV ON THE TIMING COVER AND REASSEMBLE. DOES NOT FIX PROBLEM."~5,000 mi, complaint #1601850
    • "TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER…"~39,850 mi, complaint #1641078
    • "I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AND BROUGHT IT HOME AND WAS GOING THROUGH EVERYTHING AND FOUND OUT THAT THE OIL DIDNT EVEN REACH THE DIPSTICK AND IT TOOK 4 QUARTS TO FILL IT UP. I THEN CHECKED EVERYTHING ELSE AND MADE SURE IT WAS FINE. I DROVE THE TRUCK FOR THE NEXT 3 DAY…"~107,504 mi, complaint #1701090
  23. #23

    power windows and locks

    4 unsafe, 1 broken, 2 annoyance

    7
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, IT DERAILED AND CAME OFF TRACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED DURING ICY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVE DENNIS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE…"~12,000 mi, complaint #1540243
    • "DODGE RAM ELECTRONIC GEAR SHIFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS LEFT RUNNING ON A CITY STREET. OUR DRIVER GOT OFF THE VEHICLE TO CLOSE THE GARAGE DOOR. ON RETURN TO THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING BACK. THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN WHEN GETTING OFF…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1514670
    • "WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR SIGNS OF AN EXISTING PROBLEM. REACTING TO THIS CAUSED ME TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE,LUCKILY THERE WAS NO VEHICLE CLOSE ENOUGH TO ME THAT I COULDN'…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1722525
    • "AS SOON AS I HIT OVER 36,000 MILES, I BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH DOOR LOCKS. SOME DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK. SOMETIMES THEY ALL WORK FINE. IT IS VERY RANDOM. USING THE KEY FOB AND POWER LOCK BUTTON IN CAR IS WORKING RANDOMLY. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSU…"~36,200 mi, complaint #1573725
  24. #24

    stability and traction control

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

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

    • "MY DODGE TRUCK WAS IN PARK IN MY DRIVE WAY AND ROLLED BACKWARD INTO THE POND"~1,800 mi, complaint #1402607
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Service Electronic Stability Control" was displayed. While investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to an unknown recall; however, the VI…"~104,520 mi, complaint #2201817
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Traction Control, ABS, Electric Trailer Brake, and Brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was purchased, and it w…"~106,200 mi, complaint #2210276
  25. #25

    brake hydraulics

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

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

    • "SEVERE BRAKING ISSUE - WHEN IDLING DOWNHILL AND IN GEAR ("DRIVE") VEHICLE CANNOT BE STOPPED/BRAKES DO NOT HOLD. HIGHER SPEEDS (NOT ATTEMPTED) WOULD LIKELY BE A DISASTER. IN THE ATTACHED PHOTO I AM COMING DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY IDLING IN GEAR ("DRIVE") WITH BRAK…"~6,700 mi, complaint #1600668
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the ABS, ESC, and cruise control warning lights were illuminated and became inoperable. While depressing the brake pedal, the braking distance became extended. The failure made the vehicle difficult and…"~140,000 mi, complaint #2221907
  26. #26

    key fob and immobilizer

    2 stranded, 2 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    6
    incidents

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

    • "SOMETIMES THE TRUCK WON'T RECOGNIZE THE KEY FOBS. TRUCK INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL CONTINUE TO DISPLAY KEY FOB HAS LEFT THE VECHILE AND THE CHIME CONTINUE TO SOUND EVEN THO I HAVE THE KEY FOB IN MY POSSESSION. I CAN PUT THE VECHILE IN GEAR AND DRIVE BUT INSTRUMENT…"~11,400 mi, complaint #1482421
    • "I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERIES IN BOTH KEY SETS. WHEN YOU HIT THE BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE DOORS ONLY THE DRIVER DOOR UNLOCKS. YOU NOW HAVE TO HAVE A KEY IN THE IGNITION BEFORE THE OTHER DOORS WILL UNLOCKED INCLUDING THE TAILGATE."~29,000 mi, complaint #1573618
  27. #27

    lighting exterior

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED VERY DIMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR RE…"~9,000 mi, complaint #1453348
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELMWOOD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], E…"~14,900 mi, complaint #1519590
    • "DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AT 55MPH AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AS IT WAS NIGHT TIME AND IT WAS PITCH BLACK. FRANTICALLY TRIED ALL THE LIGHT OPTIONS AND TURNED THE LIGHT KNOB ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT AND HAD SOME LIGHT JUST…"~217,000 mi, complaint #1696789
  28. #28

    tire failure

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER SR-A TIRES, SIZE: P275/60R20 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HEWLETT HOUSE OF TIRES IN HEWLETT, NY) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE W…"~1,800 mi, complaint #1389769
    • "TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 RAM [REDACTED ADDRESS](P) TIRES, SIZE P275/60/R20 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP…"~4,256 mi, complaint #1474920
    • "THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE GOODYEAR TIRES THAT CAME ON MY 2017 DODGE RAM 1500. TIRE IS GOODYEAR WRANGLER SA-R. TIRE SIZE IS 275/60R20. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH PA ON THE WAY TO NY DRIVING A LITTLE OVER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT (70MPH) WHEN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TI…"~5,700 mi, complaint #1465113
    • "I HAVE A DODGE 2017 1500 SERIES PICKUP. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER SR-A P275/60R20 TIRES. AFTER RETURNING FROM A TRIP I NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD AN AIR LEAK. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY REMOVED THE TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE. IT HA…"~12,350 mi, complaint #1496314
    • "LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED FENDER AND INNER LINER. I WAS TRAVELING ON HWY 57 IN SOUTH TEXAS AT ABOUT 75 MPH. TIRE GAVE NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. WAS LUCKY THERE WAS NO ONE BESIDE ME OR COMING IN MY DIRECTION WHEN IT HAPPENED."~22,000 mi, complaint #1648673
  29. #29

    wiring harness

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

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

    • "TAKATA RECALL. IN THE WINTER MONTHS THERE ARE A HOST OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AT TIMES, THE RADIO WILL NOT TUTN OFF AFTER I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY FIX WAS YO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE BACKUP CAMERA GOES COMPLETELY GREEN ALSO. THE AIR SUSPENSION FAIL…"~15,000 mi, complaint #1538103
    • "HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES REGARDING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS SINCE PURCHASING NEW. TAKEN TO DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE'S, HAD RECALL FIXED FOR SHIFTER KNOB. ADDITIONAL ISSUES WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING ALL THE DOOR…"~19,512 mi, complaint #1576950
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-75 MPH, "SERVICE SHIFTER" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE TRAILER HITCH AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LITHI…"~21,000 mi, complaint #1574863
  30. #30

    differential

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

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

    • "I HAD A AXEL FIXED UNFORTUNATELY THEY BLAME IT ON MY USED OF MY VEHICLE WHICH I TAKE IT TO THE RANCHO WHERE IS MUD AND RAIN COUPLE DAYS. THEY SAY THAT I WOULDNT BE WARRANTY BUT THAT THEY CAN FIX IT IF I PAY OFF POCKET. I ASKED THEM IF I DID I'LL BE UNDER WARRA…"~7,000 mi, complaint #1475078
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after making an abrupt stop, several abnormal popping sounds began to emit from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle then failed to accelerate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. Due to th…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1977475
  31. #31

    door latch and hinge

    2 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

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

    • "CARGO BOX LATCH AREA CRACKING ON LEFT SIDE LID..NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING NOT BEING USED. {RAM BOX}"~29,012 mi, complaint #1606070
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE UNLATCHED AND DROPPED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STATELINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], FORT MILL, SC) WHER…"~33,462 mi, complaint #1458842
  32. #32

    engine head gasket

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

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

    • "My Engine light turned on and vehicle kept overheating. Coolant levels we’re getting very high. Coolant was not cycling through the engine properly & needs new head gasket. The dealership I took it too said they have 5 other trucks with the same issue "complaint #1832208
    • "I was driving on interstate and my vehicle was running fine. Without any warning, my check engine light came on and "Service ETC" flashed. Vehicle went into limp mode and would not go over 10 miles an hour. Had it towed to dealer, a gasket on the EGR was ba…"complaint #1833215
    • "As many have mentioned already. I have had to have the passenger side exhaust manifold bolts replaced along with manifold due to heat warpage. Now at 88k the ticking from exhaust leak has returned. The same bolts have broken and dealer is now telling me that…"complaint #1931039
    • "Took to the shop explained that our EGR was replace at the fresno crystler dodge dealership with same OEM part not the new fix because it didn't exist they closed the account and now EGR went out again and they refuse to replace the original recalled part truc…"complaint #2013330
  33. #33

    fuel injector

    1 stranded, 3 unsafe

    4
    incidents

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

    • "FUEL SENSOR FAILURE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ONE WAS REPLACED (FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR) AND THE OTHER HAS NOT BEEN YET DUE TO THE VERY HIGH PRICE OF THE REPAIR ($800 - $1000). FUEL GAUGE READS FULL AND THEN SUDDENLY DROPS TO EMPTY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED…"~52,000 mi, complaint #1615498
    • "The contact owns a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate speed. The contact stated that the service electronic throttle control warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park at a nearby parking lo…"~102,000 mi, complaint #1830618
  34. #34

    glass and windshield

    2 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    4
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE STATED THAT THERE WAS A WHITE LINE RUNNING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO VIEW THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE LINE LOOKED LIKE A WATER STREAM RUNNING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD. THE SUN…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1669961
    • "NOTICED A SMELL FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW CONSISTENT WITH WET AND MOLDY CARPET AFTER IT RAINS. I NOTICED UNDER MY BACK SEATS IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT THAT THERE WAS STAGNANT WATER PUDDLING UP. BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC SHOP IN CORAL SPRINGS ( DR. BRAKES W/…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1596597
  35. #35

    infotainment head unit

    2 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    4
    incidents

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

    • "WHILE DRIVING THE RADIO (U CONNECT) KEEPS SHUTTING OFF AND LOSING SIGNAL"~16,000 mi, complaint #1468043
  36. #36

    transmission manual clutch

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

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

    • "ON 09/07/2017, I WAS BACKING UP MY VEHICLE IN A TIGHT SPOT AT MY CONDO PARKING GARAGE. I PULLED FORWARD AND SHIFTED THE ELECTRONIC GEAR SELECTOR TO "PARK" SO I COULD GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND CHECK THE CLEARANCE. WHEN I WAS HALF WAY OUT THE VEHICLE IT STARTED…"~1,750 mi, complaint #1412161
    • "WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 RAM 1500 LARAMIE CREW CAB DOWN A DIRT ROAD (APPROX. 25% GRADE) ON A DRY SUMMER DAY, THE TRUCK SEEMS TO ACCELERATE AND THEN ABRUPTLY DECELERATE. THE TRUCK WAS IN [REDACTED ADDRESS] LOW AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS MANUALLY PLACED IN 1ST GEAR.…"~1,800 mi, complaint #1399834
    • "ROTARY GEAR SHIFT KNOB ISSUE. PUT IN PARK, GOT OUT TO CLOSE MY GATE, TRUCK BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS WENT THROUGH MY YARD CRASHED INTO & OVER MY WATER WELL. NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HASN'T HELD."~3,700 mi, complaint #1390968
    • "I HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED A REPORT & PICTURE TO YOU ON 07/11/2017 REGARDING THE ROTARY SHIFTER KNOB NOT STAYING IN PARK & ROLLING AWAY IN REVERSE DEMOLISHING MY WATER WELL TO MY HOME. THIS EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN TWICE THIS MORNING 07/27/17 - I STOPPED THE VEH…"~4,046 mi, complaint #1395227
  37. #37

    brake pads and rotors

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

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

    • "WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT SPEEDS OF 15-65 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND IT SEEMS AS IF THE TRUCK DOESN'T WANT TO STOP. I WAS TOLD THIS IS DUE TO THE ROTORS WARPING. IF THIS HAPPENS TO A DODGE / RAM PICKUPS THEY SHOULD PROBABLY UPGRADE…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1689471
    • "THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW BY ME, AND ONLY USED FOR PERSONAL USE ON PUBLIC ROADS. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR WORK NOR USED IN DIRT ETC. THE BRAKES AND EVERYTHING ELSE ON THE VEHICLE ARE THE ORIGINAL COMPONENTS THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN NEW. THE B…"~29,189 mi, complaint #1705588
  38. #38

    fluid leak unspecified

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

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

    • "THERE IS A WATER LEAK THAT IS SEEN COMING IN AT THE DRIVER'S A-PILLAR AND AT THE CENTER OVERHEAD CONSOLE."~36,000 mi, complaint #1726310
  39. #39

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

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

    • "U53 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE & U74 2015 - 2017 TAILGATE LATCH. FOR THE U74, I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING FOR OVER A YEAR NOW TO GET FIXED, AND THE LOCAL DEALERS DO NOT ASSIST STATING PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE LARGER CONCERN IS THE NEW U53 SEAT BELT SAFET…"~10,200 mi, complaint #1592644
    • "WAS INVLOVED IN AN FRONT END ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY GOING 40+MPH AND THE SEATBELT FAILED WITH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I ENDED UP HITTING THE DASH AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE WINDSHIELD."~60,000 mi, complaint #1721513
  40. #40

    suspension arms and bushings

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

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

    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and hauling a trailer, the track bar fractured, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle, and the vehicle veered into the passing lane, causing the trailer to swerve from si…"~157,000 mi, complaint #2101773
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering violently and was pulling to the left and to the right. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent m…"~200,000 mi, complaint #1988526
  41. #41

    unintended acceleration

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A COLLISION BUT THE VEHICLE SPEED AND ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED FASTER CAUSING THE DRIV…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1584310
  42. #42

    wheel or rim

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

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

    • "DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK WHEEL JUST BROKE OFF, CAUSING ME TO WRECK MY TRUCK INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND TOTALED MY TRUCK.*DT*JB*DT VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ABBY'S TOWING.*JB*DT*JB"~46,000 mi, complaint #1656739
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED COMPLETELY…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1462921
  43. #43

    alignment and pull

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE MORE THAN 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO WAR…"~42,000 mi, complaint #1610371
    • "THE WOBBLE OF DEATH WHEN VEHICLE IN MOTION AFTER TURNING FROM SMOKE RD ONTO WIRE RD IN DORCHESTER ,SC 29437. *TR"~72,000 mi, complaint #1661919
  44. #44

    backup camera

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK UP CAMERA MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DISPLAY WAS BLURRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS, INCLUDING THURSTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM ([REDACTED PHONE], LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], UK…"~5,200 mi, complaint #1562793
  45. #45

    battery and charging

    1 stranded, 1 unsafe

    2
    incidents

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

    • "PICS SHOULD TELL. CAN'T SEND MANY. BATTERY FUMES, MOLD"~32,000 mi, complaint #1703341
    • "AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT, THE TRUCK WOULDN'T START. AFTER CHARGING 12 HOURS IT STARTS BUT WILL NOT RESTART AFTER SHUTTING DOWN. OBD P1DF3 CODE. RESEARCH SHOWS MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINT. JUST PURCHASED 6 MONTHS AGO."~38,000 mi, complaint #1723737
  46. #46

    brake booster

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A LAKE. AS A RESULT, ONE OF THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER'S INJURED HER BACK AND THE OTHER DAUGHTER SUSTAIN…"~11,000 mi, complaint #1392185
  47. #47

    corrosion and rust

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

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

    • "I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK BACK ON FEB 20TH OF 2019.THAT IMPACTED THE LOWER REAR C-POST OF MY TRUCK. JUST LAST WEEK AS THE BODY SHOP WAS BEGINNING PREPARATIONS TO REPLACE THE COMPLETE SIDE OF MY 2017 RAM 1500. WHEN THEY CUT OFF THE A/B-POSTS THEY NOTICED THE TR…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1558781
  48. #48

    engine turbo supercharger

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

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

    • "SLUGGISH TURBO, THEN FLASHES THROTTLE CABLE, ENGINE LIGHT, LIGHTNING BOLT LIGHT CAME ON, THEM TOTAL LOSS OF SPEED AND POWER. THE SLUGGISH TURBO HAS BEEN AN ISSUE AND THIS ALL HAPPENED WHILE LEAVING OUT CHURCH PARKING LOT HEADING HOME. IT IS AT SETH WADLEYS IN…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1564805
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PAST 30 MPH. TRI-LIVES MOTORS ([REDACTED ADDRESS] F, BRANSON, MO 65616, [REDACTED PHONE]) DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND…"~155,000 mi, complaint #1609805
  49. #49

    parking sensors

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

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

    • "BUMPER PARKING DISTANCE SENSORS READ FALSE DISTANCE ISSUES WHEN WET, SHUTTING SYSTEM OFF AUTOMATICALLY, GIVING DRIVER FALSE SENSE OF SAFE DISTANCE"~800 mi, complaint #1407887
    • "VEHICLES REVERSE PARKING ASSIST SENSOR FAILED CREATING A BACKING HAZARD. WHILE BACKING ALMOST HIT SOMEONE. DEALER STATED SENSORS NEEDED TO BE WIPED CLEAN. THE PARKING ASSIST FRONT AND BACK FAIL IN FREEZING WEATHER WHEN MOISTURE GETS IN THEM. THEY WERE TOTALLY…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1444614
  50. #50

    wheel bearing

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE REAR WINDOWS DOWN, THE TURBULENCE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND CAUSED EAR TRAUMA/POPPING AND THE…"~2,837 mi, complaint #1425944
  51. #51

    wiper and washer

    1 unsafe, 1 broken

    2
    incidents

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

    • "WE BOUGHT A 2017 RAM 1500 ON APRIL 29, 2017. ON DEC 20, 2017, WE TOOK OUR TRUCK TO CARMAN DODGE AND WAS TOLD THAT WE NEEDED A WHOLE NEW WIPER UNIT (WIPER ASSEMBLY UNIT). THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. WE HAD THE TRUCK FOR LESS THAN 8 MONTHS. PLEASE E…"~5,800 mi, complaint #1435329
  52. #52

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

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

    • "VEHICLE IS 18 MONTHS OLD AND THE A/C HAS GONE OUT. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH THE NEW FREON THAT IS VERRRRRRRY EXPENSIVE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TO HANDLE. HAD 2 ESTIMATES DONE FOR 3500.00 EACH."~55,000 mi, complaint #1689465
  53. #53

    catalytic converter

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

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

    • "Clogged particulate filter and catalytic converter No safety issue has been confirmed by a Ram dealer The vehicle has been inspected by the Ram dealer Engine light came on Dealer says the vehicle has to be driven a good distance to clean up the exhaust We only…"complaint #2006730
  54. #54

    evap system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

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

    • "Constant engine code for a very small evap leak. Vehicle was taken to C&C Automotive ([REDACTED ADDRESS], Augusta, Ga. 30907 || [REDACTED PHONE]) for a diagnostic. C&C Automotive advised that the leak was due to a faulty Fuel Control Valve, which appeared to…"complaint #1865074
  55. #55

    hv system fault reduced power

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

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

    • "I was driving on Interstate [REDACTED ADDRESS] from the right of four total lanes when my truck suddenly lost all propulsion while attempting to pass another vehicle. The engine did not shut off, but it immediately dropped to very low RPM and the accelerator p…"complaint #2183250
  56. #56

    interior trim

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

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

    • "The contact owns 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she flipped the seats and noticed gray powered mildew under both seats. The contact took the vehicle to local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed that the two air vents o…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1801352
  57. #57

    noise or vibration unspecified

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

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

    • "WHEN UNDER ACCELERATION IN ANY GEAR, FROM 2000 TO 2500 RPM THERE IS A BUZZY FEELING VIBRATION IN THE FLOOR, GAS PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL. TAKEN VEHICLE TO 2 SEPARATE DEALERS WHO CLAIM "NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC", HOWEVER THIS ISSUE DID NOT START OCCURING UNTIL TH…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1454421
  58. #58

    paint and clearcoat

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

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

    • "ON OCTOBER 17 2017 , I PURCHASED THE VECHILE ABOVE BRAND NEW . LATER ON THAT WEEK I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS VISIBLE RUST ON THE BODY OF THE TRUCK AND SEVERAL RUST BUBBLES POPPING OUT FROM THE PAINT . THIS IS THE SECOND BRAND NEW VECHILE RAM 1500 I HAD BUYED T…"complaint #1418809
  59. #59

    software or update

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

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

    • "VEHICLE LOW FUEL LIGHT COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. TANK IS 32 GALLONS AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ACTIVATES AS IF IT HAD A STANDARD 26 GALLON TANK. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN EARLY 2017 I H…"complaint #1478498
  60. #60

    starter

    1 stranded

    1
    incident

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

    • "The vehicle worked fine one day. When I went outside the next morning to go to work, all power came on but the vehicle would not start, will not turn over, will not click. Tried to jump start and the same thing happens. I am Active Duty Army and deploying soon…"complaint #1750197
  61. #61

    sunroof

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

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

    • "SUNROOF HAS EXCESSIVE LEAKING. IT SEEMS TO BE DRAINING HOWEVER UNDER PRESSURE OF CAR WASH DROPLETS MAKE IT INTO CABIN OF TRUCK. REAR PASSANGER AND DRIVER SIDE ARE WHERE WATER FLOW IS COMING FROM AND IT SEEMS LIKE SEAL ISN'T TIGHT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TESTED IN C…"~19,250 mi, complaint #1545196
  62. #62

    timing belt or chain

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

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

    • "IN MOTION, THE ENGINE SEAMS TO LOOSE POWER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION KICKS DOWN TO PASSING GEAR FOR A SHORT TIME THEN IT PICKS UP POWER. FEELS ALMOST LIKE IT TAKES TIME FOR THE TIMING TO CATCH UP...... CAN YOU HELP? IT ALSO DOES IT ON TAKE OFF AS WELL"~23,000 mi, complaint #1490999
  63. #63

    transfer case awd

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

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

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, THERE WAS NO DIPSTICK PRESENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED WHEN SWITCHING FROM TWO TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THE GEAR WOULD SHIFT ROUGHLY INTO A…"~4,200 mi, complaint #1527953
  64. #64

    unknown

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

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

    • "See first uploaded file. File #2 has additional information regarding problem that can become a safety issue."complaint #1828780

NHTSA investigations

Search NHTSA's own recall and complaint database for RAM 1500 directly.