2008 Ram 1500

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Recalls

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• Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

  May 2016 · #16V352000

  NHTSA warning: do not drive until this recall is fixed.

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.

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  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

  Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at [phone removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

• Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

  May 2015 · #15V313000

  NHTSA warning: do not drive until this recall is fixed.

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles.

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  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

  Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at [phone removed]. Mitsubishi owners may call [phone removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

• Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

  Nov 2013 · #13V528000

  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008.

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  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

  Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at [phone removed]. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

• Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

  Nov 2013 · #13V529000

  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4.

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  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

  Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at [phone removed]. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.

• Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

  Jul 2011 · #11V350000

  CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE.

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  CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.

  Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT [phone removed].

• Wheels:Hub

  Aug 2010 · #10E040000

  FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARQUEST, NATIONAL, AND PERCISION BRAND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS 515073 AND 515073, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS.

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  FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARQUEST, NATIONAL, AND PERCISION BRAND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS 515073 AND 515073, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS. THE INBOARD ROLL FORM USED TO MAINTAIN THE HUB ASSEMBLY CAN FATIGUE RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE TWO WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) APPLICATIONS. THE RISK OF THESE ISSUES DO NOT OCCUR ON THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) APPLICATIONS, AND INSTALLATION ON THE 4WD APPLICATIONS ARE NOT PART OF THIS RECALL.

  Risk: A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.

  Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND TECHNICIANS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HUB ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT [phone removed].

• Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman

  May 2010 · #10E013000

  FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS.

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  FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES. THE PITMAN ARM CAN FRACTURE AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE STEERING BOX CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

  Risk: STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

  Fix: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT [phone removed].

• Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

  Dec 2007 · #07E104000

  CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

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  Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

  Fix: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT [phone removed]. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT [phone removed]. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Owner complaints by area

Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.

• Air Bags166

  24 involved a crash

  • Filed Sep 2026

    The recall cannot be completed because the parts are unavailable. We have contacted the service department in the dealership a number of times. They told us the parts are not available and cannot give us a date to repair it. They referred us to Chrysler's main headquarters and no body there has an answer to when these parts will be available either. This mandate was never made public, the only way we found out was when we went to have the vehicle inspected. Meanwhile it cannot be driven or inspected.

  • Filed Feb 2026

    I have been trying for over two years to have my local dodge dealership process the recall for my takata airbags (sandy sansing dodge in milton fl). Every attempt is either met with being disconnected from the call or being told I will be called back, and it never happens. I havr also attempted to call fcas takata recall department with similar results

  • Filed Mar 2023 · Also filed under Steering, Seats

    We purchased this vehichle and the steering wheel has a slit through it like its been deployed i would like to make sure it is safe also the side passenger seat the front seems like something is pocking you through the seat like it is not supposed to be there also the whole steering system seems off and not safe . I would like it to be noted and a recall should be made before injury to anyone.

  • Filed Feb 2022

    On 22 Jan 2022, airbags failed to deploy during a head on collision. Collision occurred after losing control on black ice. While driving 55 mph along a straight and level section of a single lane highway, truck spun into on-coming traffic. The driver and passenger experienced whiplash, multiple bruises from the seat belt, and the driver broke both ankles and sternum, and needed stitches from a gash above the eye. Truck received airbag recall work at a local dealership in 2016. Insurance has declared the damages to the vehicle a total loss. Owner has signed a release of the vehicle to auto insurance. Not sure if claims adjuster or insurance company is investigating airbag failure. Looks like others have experienced this same problem.

  • Filed Sep 2020 · Also filed under Seat Belts, Service Brakes

    I WAS GETTING OFF WORK AND GOING ABOUT 25 MPH ON THE STREET WHEN I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, I HAD SEEN THE LIGHT CHANGE WHEN I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I HEARD A CRUNCHING NOISE AND NO BRAKES. ALL I COULD DO WAS HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WITH ME ENDING UP HITTING THE STEERING. WHEEL.

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• Steering109

  2 involved a crash

  • Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Suspension

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle was severely shaking and vibrating. The contact replaced the struts and tie rods; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel felt extremely loose, and the vehicle was pulling to one side. The contact also experienced the "Death Wobble" on several occasions while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 222,700.

  • Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Suspension

    Front end suspension and steering problems, very loud rubbing sound and unstable feels like it might brake apart.

  • Filed Mar 2023 · Also filed under Power Train

    The cv axle on the passenger side has gone out 3 times in the last 6 months. That's not just coincidence. And there is no extreme driving conditions or unnecessary turning going on.

  • Filed Mar 2023 · Also filed under Air Bags, Seats

    We purchased this vehichle and the steering wheel has a slit through it like its been deployed i would like to make sure it is safe also the side passenger seat the front seems like something is pocking you through the seat like it is not supposed to be there also the whole steering system seems off and not safe . I would like it to be noted and a recall should be made before injury to anyone.

  • Filed Feb 2023 · Also filed under Wheels, Service Brakes

    On interstate whole hub assembly with tier flew off and it’s been very hard I just payed for car I worked for and lost it please help

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• Power Train77

  3 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Mar 2026

    Vehicle diagnosed September 5, 2025 with failed front driver-side CV axle. Covered under factory lifetime powertrain warranty. Manufacturer (Stellantis) has been unable to supply replacement part for over seven months due to “tooling issue” and no ETA. Vehicle continues to operate with worsening vibration and noise from front axle. Concerned about potential driveline failure while driving. Warranty repair delay exceeds reasonable timeframe for safety-related component.

  • Filed Dec 2025

    Was driving home going 35 the rear end spider gears decided to lock up completely cause loss of control of my vehicle

  • Filed Nov 2025 · Also filed under Suspension, Unknown or Other

    My rear driveline separated from the rear differential causing the rear differential to seize up. It is available for inspection. This occurred while driving down a highway at 45 MPH, there was some humming noise then it shook for a second and then load pop sound and send me fish tailing down the highway and then sliding sideways being stuck blocking the lane of traffic. I just contacted the dealership, and they cannot look at it under a recall situation because my vin is not listed on the preexisting recall. I was told to contact the manufacturer directly. As of today 11/26/25, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages. Symptoms were only morning of the incident 11/24/25 after leaving my house halfway down the road approximately half a mile I started to hear a slight humming came to a stop sign didn't hear anything drove forward a block and a half to a stop light did not hear any humming in that time, as I took a right to head north on highway 9 I noticed the humming again and right as I was trying to pull off on the shoulder I hear a loud pop sound and temporarily lose control of the truck fish tailing I was able to get it back under control enough to steer a little and come sliding sideways to a stop stuck halfway on the shoulder and halfway into the oncoming traffic lane.

  • Filed Oct 2024

    missing 2 bolts on drive shaft almost had a accident

  • Filed Mar 2023 · Also filed under Steering

    The cv axle on the passenger side has gone out 3 times in the last 6 months. That's not just coincidence. And there is no extreme driving conditions or unnecessary turning going on.

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• Electrical System55

  2 involved a crash · 6 involved a fire

  • Filed Oct 2023 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

    2008 RAM 1500 4 door p/up truck. Factory radio/ . Noise coming from CD player when radio was playing . Saturday morning , radio off . Radio screen lights up like the inside of a bread toaster . Orange Lines appear on the screen. and get hot to the touch . looks like melting wires . I Pulled over and disconnected the battery negative . looked for a Radio fuse in the fuse panel . but was unsuccessful . There was a Burning smell coming from the radio or dashboard still hot to the touch after unsuccessfully locating a Radio Fuse Anywhere . I reconnect the battery negative and noticed the same problem is occurring and then disconnected the negative and Call for assistance . Please help.

  • Filed Jun 2022

    Vehicle caught fire in drive way while raining seems as though the ac blower resistor caught fire

  • Filed Oct 2021

    COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED. APPARENTLY AN ELECTRICAL SPIKE OCCURRED AND FRIED THE MOTHERBOARD. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE BECAME TOTALY INOPERABLE

  • Filed Apr 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR WINDOWS AND REAR DOORS CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. RON TONKIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (address removed) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

  • Filed Feb 2019

    MY TRUCK HAS RANDOMLY BEEN MALFUCTIONING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS, WHILE DRIVING THE POSTED SPEEDS 45-75MPH THE TUCK HAS STALLED OUT CAUSING ME TO LOSE ALL POWER WITH MY INFANT DAUGHTER I HAVE RUN INTO A DITCHED, NEARLY ESCAPED OTHER PASSENGER COLLISONS I HAVE HAD THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME ON NON-LIT ROADS FORCING ME OFF THE ROAD THANKFULLY NO IMJURIES HAVE OCCURIED, IT IS ALL DUE TO A FAULTY TIPM THAT DODGE REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND WONT FILE A RECALL YOUR COMPANY CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NO SAFETY DEFECT TO WARRANT A RECALL FROM THE TIPM, BUT HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO DIE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FOR DODGE TO FIX THE ISSUE, IT IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE I WONT PUT MY CHILD BACK IN THE TRUCK AND I WONT DRIVE IT BY MYSELF, ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TO STEER MY VEHICLE WHEN I LOSE ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING DOING 65MPH HOURS ON A FREEWAY, IT IS BY THE GRACE OF GOD I AM STILL ALIVE AND HAVENT BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AND IM NOT WILLING TO KEEP TAKING THE RISKS

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• Suspension50

  3 involved a crash

  • Filed Nov 2025 · Also filed under Power Train, Unknown or Other

    My rear driveline separated from the rear differential causing the rear differential to seize up. It is available for inspection. This occurred while driving down a highway at 45 MPH, there was some humming noise then it shook for a second and then load pop sound and send me fish tailing down the highway and then sliding sideways being stuck blocking the lane of traffic. I just contacted the dealership, and they cannot look at it under a recall situation because my vin is not listed on the preexisting recall. I was told to contact the manufacturer directly. As of today 11/26/25, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages. Symptoms were only morning of the incident 11/24/25 after leaving my house halfway down the road approximately half a mile I started to hear a slight humming came to a stop sign didn't hear anything drove forward a block and a half to a stop light did not hear any humming in that time, as I took a right to head north on highway 9 I noticed the humming again and right as I was trying to pull off on the shoulder I hear a loud pop sound and temporarily lose control of the truck fish tailing I was able to get it back under control enough to steer a little and come sliding sideways to a stop stuck halfway on the shoulder and halfway into the oncoming traffic lane.

  • Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Steering

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle was severely shaking and vibrating. The contact replaced the struts and tie rods; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel felt extremely loose, and the vehicle was pulling to one side. The contact also experienced the "Death Wobble" on several occasions while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 222,700.

  • Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Steering

    Front end suspension and steering problems, very loud rubbing sound and unstable feels like it might brake apart.

  • Filed Feb 2023

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise in the front driver’s side wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30-35 MPH making a left turn, the front driver’s side wheel detached from the wheel bearing. As a result, the vehicle started to spark and dragged into the concrete of the street. No injuries were sustained. No medical assistance was required. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver’s side brake line and wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.

  • Filed Oct 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35-45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL WINDING NOISE DETECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE FOR PLAY IN THE DRIVE TRAIN. ADDITIONALLY WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE WINDING NOISE INCREASED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BANGING NOISE AND THE DRIVE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE REAR END AND WAS ON THE GROUND. THERE WAS OIL LEAKING AND THE PINION WAS JAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KEY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM - TOBEY AUTO GROUP [address removed] [phone removed] WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR END AND DRIVE SHAFT NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,010.

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• Fuel/Propulsion System50

  • Filed Apr 2024

    When filling gas at the pump, it shuts off constently. During this process, I am spilling gas on the ground while trying to deal with getting my tank filled. I had the gas fill line replacement done a few years ago and solved this very same problem, but the problem has returned. I have read in dodge forums of this happening to other owners and sounds like there may be an OEM solution to replace the gas fill line vent tube. I have checked with my dealer and OEM website, but there has not been anything done about this from the OEM.

  • Filed Aug 2020

    ON MORE THAN 1 OCCASION, AFTER FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK, THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED SHORTLY AFTER BEING FILLED. YESTERDAY, I FILLED THE TANK. AWARE OF THIS ISSUE FROM PAST EXPERIENCE, I AVOIDED "OVERFILLING" IT. APPROXIMATELY 3 OR 4 MILES LATER, I MADE A RIGH TURN AT LOW SPEED TO ENTER A PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. I LOST POWER STEERING AND STRUGGLED TO GET IT TURNED SAFELY. AT FIRST IT WOULDN'T CRANK, BUT EVENTUALLY I DID GET THE TRUCK RESTARTED. I CONDUCTED SOME BUSINESS, THEN WENT BACK TO THE TRUCK AND STARTED IT TO HEAD HOME. AGAIN AS I WAS TURNING RIGHT TO EXIT THE PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND I HAD TO STRUGGLE TO GET IT TO RESTART. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND FROM INTERNET RESEARCH, I KNOW OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING.

  • Filed Feb 2020 · Also filed under Steering, Engine

    AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL ON SERVAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR SERVICE LIGHTS. THIS CAUSES THE POWER STEERING AND EVERYTHING TO STOP. WHEN AT A STOP SIGN IT CAN BE STARTED SAFELY FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL BUT WHEN MOVING IT HAS TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO RE START BECAUSE THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK GOOD EITHER. IT HAS HAPPENED AT STOP SIGN AND STOP LIGHT AS WELL AS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 MPH

  • Filed Aug 2019 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

    I HAVE 332,683 MILES ON MY DODGE RAM 1500 MY CATALISTIC CONVERTER WENT I CANNOT GET IT INSPECTED I THOUGHT THEY WERE TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE TRUCK? CAN YOU HELP I THINK THAT THIS IS A RECORD FOR A GASOLINE ENGINE STILL RUNS GREAT EXCEPT FOR THIS PROBLEM IF YOU CAN HELP I THANK YOU (XXXX) REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Jun 2019 · Also filed under Engine

    THE TRUCK STALLS AFTER FILLING WITH FUEL. IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME; STALLED IN A TURN CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING; STALLED AT STOPS; CAUSES BUCKING. AT NO OTHER TIME DOES THE TRUCK HAVE THESE ISSUES. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND OTHERS SUCH AS JEEP, ETC. REGARDING THE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?" QUESTION BELOW, IT HAPPENS AT 95+% OF FILL-UPS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS 6/1/19.

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• Engine38

  • Filed Feb 2023 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning left at a traffic signal, while straightening the steering wheel and lightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated abruptly. The contact stated that the rear tires made an abnormal squealing noise and he observed smoke in the rear-view mirror. The contact stated that the vehicle then spun 180 degrees to the right. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to compensate and the vehicle spun 180 degrees to the left. The contact used the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle and took his foot off the accelerator pedal and did not use the brake pedal to correct the vehicle. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights. The contact then drove to his residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,753.

  • Filed Aug 2022

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated the engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated the sensor needed to be replaced as well as the harness. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the parts being on back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000

  • Filed Jul 2021 · Also filed under Structure

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the rocker panels, subframe, truck bed, and oil pan were severely rusted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

  • Filed Sep 2020

    ROCKER ARM CAME OFF LIFTER, BROKEN LIFTER SPRING. TOLD IT WAS A COMMON VALVE SEAT FAILURE ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE. 147,000 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED. SHOP SAID THEY HAVE SEEN THIS MANY TIMES. POOR DESIGN/MATERIAL.

  • Filed Feb 2020 · Also filed under Steering, Fuel/Propulsion System

    AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL ON SERVAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR SERVICE LIGHTS. THIS CAUSES THE POWER STEERING AND EVERYTHING TO STOP. WHEN AT A STOP SIGN IT CAN BE STARTED SAFELY FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL BUT WHEN MOVING IT HAS TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO RE START BECAUSE THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK GOOD EITHER. IT HAS HAPPENED AT STOP SIGN AND STOP LIGHT AS WELL AS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 MPH

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• Service Brakes30

  7 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jan 2024

    The ESP/BAS warning lights came on. I had the truck diagnosed and the Automatic Braking System has failed. Chrysler/Fiat has discontinued the parts necessary to repair the vehicle and they don't appear to be available in the US anymore. If it cannot be repaired, this poses a dire crash/accident risk to me and my family. I can't imagine a manufacturer not providing parts for such a significant safety risk. Thanks for your time.

  • Filed Feb 2023 · Also filed under Steering, Wheels

    On interstate whole hub assembly with tier flew off and it’s been very hard I just payed for car I worked for and lost it please help

  • Filed Aug 2022

    The brake pedal goes to floor spongy break pedal

  • Filed Sep 2020 · Also filed under Air Bags, Seat Belts

    I WAS GETTING OFF WORK AND GOING ABOUT 25 MPH ON THE STREET WHEN I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, I HAD SEEN THE LIGHT CHANGE WHEN I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I HEARD A CRUNCHING NOISE AND NO BRAKES. ALL I COULD DO WAS HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WITH ME ENDING UP HITTING THE STEERING. WHEEL.

  • Filed Jun 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE IG BURTON DODGE DEALER LOCATED AT [address removed], WHERE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE ROTORS, BRAKE CALPERS AND HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 179,601.

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• Unknown or Other27

  2 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Nov 2025 · Also filed under Suspension, Power Train

    My rear driveline separated from the rear differential causing the rear differential to seize up. It is available for inspection. This occurred while driving down a highway at 45 MPH, there was some humming noise then it shook for a second and then load pop sound and send me fish tailing down the highway and then sliding sideways being stuck blocking the lane of traffic. I just contacted the dealership, and they cannot look at it under a recall situation because my vin is not listed on the preexisting recall. I was told to contact the manufacturer directly. As of today 11/26/25, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages. Symptoms were only morning of the incident 11/24/25 after leaving my house halfway down the road approximately half a mile I started to hear a slight humming came to a stop sign didn't hear anything drove forward a block and a half to a stop light did not hear any humming in that time, as I took a right to head north on highway 9 I noticed the humming again and right as I was trying to pull off on the shoulder I hear a loud pop sound and temporarily lose control of the truck fish tailing I was able to get it back under control enough to steer a little and come sliding sideways to a stop stuck halfway on the shoulder and halfway into the oncoming traffic lane.

  • Filed Oct 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System

    2008 RAM 1500 4 door p/up truck. Factory radio/ . Noise coming from CD player when radio was playing . Saturday morning , radio off . Radio screen lights up like the inside of a bread toaster . Orange Lines appear on the screen. and get hot to the touch . looks like melting wires . I Pulled over and disconnected the battery negative . looked for a Radio fuse in the fuse panel . but was unsuccessful . There was a Burning smell coming from the radio or dashboard still hot to the touch after unsuccessfully locating a Radio Fuse Anywhere . I reconnect the battery negative and noticed the same problem is occurring and then disconnected the negative and Call for assistance . Please help.

  • Filed Jul 2020

    THE WARRANTY HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO SOME INSPECTIONS THAT WERE NOT PERFORMED MY THE DEALERSHIPS THIS WAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY AND THEY ARE NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR CONTRACT

  • Filed Feb 2020

    2008 DODGE RAM THAT SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT SHUTS OFF WHILE IN MOTION WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET INTO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS EXTREMELY SCARY AND INCONVENIENT ASIDE FROM BEING EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

  • Filed Aug 2019 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System

    I HAVE 332,683 MILES ON MY DODGE RAM 1500 MY CATALISTIC CONVERTER WENT I CANNOT GET IT INSPECTED I THOUGHT THEY WERE TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE TRUCK? CAN YOU HELP I THINK THAT THIS IS A RECORD FOR A GASOLINE ENGINE STILL RUNS GREAT EXCEPT FOR THIS PROBLEM IF YOU CAN HELP I THANK YOU (XXXX) REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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• Wheels19

  2 involved a crash

  • Filed Feb 2023 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes

    On interstate whole hub assembly with tier flew off and it’s been very hard I just payed for car I worked for and lost it please help

  • Filed Mar 2019 · Also filed under Suspension, Vehicle Speed Control

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT NO CRASH OCCURRED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A YARD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD PROVIDE A FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE WHEEL FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E040000 (WHEELS) AND WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: G02 (FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS). THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ..*BF..*JB *DT*BF*JB CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE CAME OFF THE TRUCK WITHOUT WARNING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. PHOTOS ATTACHED.*JB

  • Filed Mar 2018 · Also filed under Suspension

    WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY CAME APART WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING A CURVE, TIRE AND PART OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE OFF AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE.

  • Filed Mar 2017 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

    WAS DRIVING ON PAVED ROAD AT 15 MPH AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLOW FOR NO REASON NOTHING IN ROAD THIS IS THE THIRD GOOD YEAR WRANGLER SR-A THAT HAS BLOW ACROSS THE TIRE TREADS FOR NO REASON WHY ARE THEY STILL BEING SOLD WITH OUT A RECALL VERY DANGEROUS P275/60R20

  • Filed Jul 2016 · Also filed under Steering, Suspension

    IT FIRST STARTED AS SEVERE SHAKING WHENEVER I HIT A BUMP, ESPECIALLY ON AN CURVE. THE TRUCK WOULD HOP AND SHAKE AND BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE UNTIL I SLOWED. THIS STILL HAPPENS BUT NOW I ALSO GET AN UNCONTROLLABLE WOBBLE WHENEVER I DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THERE IS ANY KIND OF INCLINE OR BEND IN THE ROAD. ONLY FIX IS TO SLOW DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY.. IT'S DANGEROUS! I'VE BECOME TRAINED TO DEAL WITH IT BUT IT'S CERTAINLY UNSAFE AND I ALWAYS WORRY THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ON A SLICK ROAD AND I WON'T BE ABLE TO HOLD IT ON THE ROAD. I'VE REPLACED TIRES, ALIGNED, BALANCED, ROAD FORCE BALANCED AND NOTHING FIXES IT!

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• Exterior Lighting18

  • Filed Jan 2018

    WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER. THEY ALSO PERIODICALLY BLINK OFF FOR A SECOND THEN RETURN. THIS MAY HAPPEN ANY AMOUNT OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED OUT OF GEAR. I OFTEN TRAVEL S STATE HIGHWAY BUT DOESN'TATTER WHERE OR WHEN I CAN BET ON IT HAPPENING.

  • Filed May 2017 · Also filed under Electrical System

    WHEN PUTTING MY TURN SIGNAL LEVER TO THE LEFT MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL COMES ON. SOMETIMES THE LEFT WILL BE WORKING THEN IT WILL SWITCH OVER TO THE RIGHT. TURN MY RIGHT BLINKER ON AND IT STOS THEN COMES ON AGAIN STOPS ETC. JUST NEVER KNOW WHAT IS GOING O HAPPEN. VILLAGE MOTORS FROM MILLERSBURG OH SAID IT WAS THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH THEY REPLACED 2 YERS AGO WHEN I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

  • Filed Jul 2016 · Also filed under Steering, Structure

    TRUCKS ALL OVER ROAD WHEN HITTING ROUGH PATCH. THE BED IS RUSTING BAD NO EXCUSE

  • Filed Sep 2015 · Also filed under Electrical System, Wheels

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE TURN SIGNALS, BRAKES, AND TAILS LIGHTS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL HUBS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E040000 (WHEELS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

  • Filed Dec 2014

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO ACTIVATE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

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• Fuel System14

  • Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Gasoline

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while going to start the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an object hanging down by the driver's side rear wheel well. The contact observed that the metal strap had detached from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the metal strap was extremely corroded. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,999.

  • Filed Feb 2018 · Also filed under Gasoline

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPEWED FROM THE RECOVERY UNIT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BLISTERS TO THE HANDS AND LEGS, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (MCPEEK'S DODGE OF ANAHEIM, [address removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FILLER PIPE AND/OR TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. *TT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • Filed Mar 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline, Engine

    WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FILLED COMPLETELY WITH FUEL, THE ENGINE WILL DIE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED DOWN TO STOP OF TURN. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2013 · Also filed under Gasoline

    WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS GAS STARTS SHOOTING OUT OF THE GAS TANK, ALL OVER THE GROUND, ALL OVER MYSELF, AND ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD BE A VENT ISSUE IN THE NECK OF THE FUELING PATH. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME SITUATION HAPPENING IN OTHER DODGE VEHICLES. COULD YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS. IN MY OPINION, THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL DEFECT. *TR

  • Filed Nov 2013 · Also filed under Gasoline

    I OWN A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. FUEL SPILLED FROM THE FILLER NECK WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED TO CAPACITY. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR

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• Vehicle Speed Control14

  4 involved a crash

  • Filed Dec 2024

    On Saturday, [XXX] my husband was in his 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 slowly pulling into our gate to access our carport. I was holding the gate open for him. Suddenly, the truck took off like a rocket. It crashed through the back wall of the carport, across our backyard, into our large shed, through the shed, exited the shed and went over our chain link fence, the neighbor’s chain link fence and came to a stop in the corner of her front porch. The first neighbor that got to the truck after hearing the wreck said the engine was still revved up so he turned the key off. My husband was alert but in a state of shock. Neither he nor our dog, who was in the back seat, were hurt thank [XXX] . I called 911. We had Highway Patrol, Sheriff, Fire and EMTs all come to the scene. The EMTs and Highway Patrolman said he was alert and responding to them. He was not injured, so he did not go to the hospital to be checked out. He was not given a citation by the Highway Patrolman. Our insurance agent said, after looking at the photos I sent him, that the truck will probably be totaled, but as yet, we’ve not heard for sure. The only thing that makes sense to us is that the accelerator must have stuck wide open as he started pulling in to the carport. There’s no way he could have kept his foot on the accelerator in error throughout the multiple crashes he went through. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Feb 2023 · Also filed under Engine

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning left at a traffic signal, while straightening the steering wheel and lightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated abruptly. The contact stated that the rear tires made an abnormal squealing noise and he observed smoke in the rear-view mirror. The contact stated that the vehicle then spun 180 degrees to the right. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to compensate and the vehicle spun 180 degrees to the left. The contact used the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle and took his foot off the accelerator pedal and did not use the brake pedal to correct the vehicle. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights. The contact then drove to his residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,753.

  • Filed Oct 2020

    THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE WITHOUT PRESSING BUTTON CREATING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS ON HIGHWAYS.

  • Filed Mar 2019 · Also filed under Suspension, Wheels

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT NO CRASH OCCURRED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A YARD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD PROVIDE A FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE WHEEL FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E040000 (WHEELS) AND WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: G02 (FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS). THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ..*BF..*JB *DT*BF*JB CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE CAME OFF THE TRUCK WITHOUT WARNING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. PHOTOS ATTACHED.*JB

  • Filed Oct 2017

    THIS IS THE SECOND TIME REPORTING THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY ACCELERATION OR GAS PEDAL WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS SOMETIMES TO ACCELERATE. LIKE MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY OR INTERSTATE OR TRYING TO PASS A SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE MY GAS PEDAL OR ACCELERATION PEDAL HAS A TENDENCY TO STICK. I THEN HAVE TO STOMP ON IT OR TRY TO PULL UP ON IT WITH MY FOOT TO FREE IT UP. AS I HAVE STATED IN MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT I GUESS NOTHING IS GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT IT ON TILL SOMEONE IS HURT INJURED OR KILLED.

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• Visibility/Wiper14

  • Filed Dec 2021

    HVAC mode door inoperative causing defroster to not operate and only allowing air out of dash vents causing safety issue when windshield is fogged up due to dew or humidity from rain causing loss of visibility. Mode door broken which involves pulling dashboard and evacuating A/C system at a very significant cost. Have read and heard of many complaint due to broken doors in HVAC system on these vehicles. During early morning hours with dew and during operating vehicle in inclement weather this causes a very serious safety issue. FCA should cover this as it is an unsafe and poor design causing risk to operator and other drivers on the roadways.

  • Filed Feb 2020 · Also filed under Suspension

    THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK HAS BEEN GOING OUT. TIE RODS, SWAY BAR END LINKS, CV AXLES, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. MY BACK GLASS ISN'T SEALED PROPERLY AND POURS WATER IN THE CAB WHEN IT RAINS DRENCHING MY PASSENGERS OR WHATEVER I AM CARRYING IN THE BACKSEAT, THE WATER POOLS UP UNDER THE SEATS AND I ROUTINELY HAVE TO MASK THE SMELL FROM IT

  • Filed Oct 2019

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE AND STOPPED MIDWAY ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH SPEED SETTINGS WORKED PERFECTLY FINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ATHENS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (address removed) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V084000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,500.

  • Filed Jul 2019

    THE WIPERS MOTOR SPEED FLUCTUATES WHEN MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN. SOMETIMES THE WIPERS WON'T GO TO 'HIGH SPEED' UNTIL THE STEERING COLUMN IS MOVED AROUND. IT HAPPENS REGARDLESS IF IT IS MOVING DOWN THE ROAD OR NOT.

  • Filed Nov 2018

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK AT TIMES AND NOT AT OTHER TIMES. NOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. DODGE HAS ATTEMPTED REPAIR THAT COST ME 500.00 AND THE WIPERS STILL DON'T WORK.

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• Gasoline13

  • Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Fuel System

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while going to start the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an object hanging down by the driver's side rear wheel well. The contact observed that the metal strap had detached from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the metal strap was extremely corroded. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,999.

  • Filed Feb 2018 · Also filed under Fuel System

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPEWED FROM THE RECOVERY UNIT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BLISTERS TO THE HANDS AND LEGS, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (MCPEEK'S DODGE OF ANAHEIM, [address removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FILLER PIPE AND/OR TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. *TT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • Filed Mar 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System, Engine

    WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FILLED COMPLETELY WITH FUEL, THE ENGINE WILL DIE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED DOWN TO STOP OF TURN. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2013 · Also filed under Fuel System

    WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS GAS STARTS SHOOTING OUT OF THE GAS TANK, ALL OVER THE GROUND, ALL OVER MYSELF, AND ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD BE A VENT ISSUE IN THE NECK OF THE FUELING PATH. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME SITUATION HAPPENING IN OTHER DODGE VEHICLES. COULD YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS. IN MY OPINION, THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL DEFECT. *TR

  • Filed Nov 2013 · Also filed under Fuel System

    I OWN A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. FUEL SPILLED FROM THE FILLER NECK WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED TO CAPACITY. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR

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• Structure13

  1 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jul 2021 · Also filed under Engine

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the rocker panels, subframe, truck bed, and oil pan were severely rusted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

  • Filed Mar 2017 · Also filed under Seat Belts

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE SEATBELT RETRACTORS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. IN ADDITION, THE MIDDLE SEATBELT HAD MOLD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE OVERHEAD PASSENGER'S HANDLE ON THE VEHICLE THAT ASSISTED ENTERING IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE, FRACTURED AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S WIFE IN THE HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.

  • Filed Nov 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags

    TAKATA RECALL REPLACEMENT NOT AVAILABLE PER DEALER; I REQUESTED PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BE DISCONNECTED AND DEALER REFUSED; NHTSA SHOULD REQUIRE DEALERS TO DISCONNECT WHEN IT IS KNOWN THESE BAGS CAN KILL YOU UNTIL REPLACEMENTS ARE PROVIDED; ALSO I HAVE 3 SPOTS OF RUST ON MY HOOD AND ONE WHERE RUSTED ALL THE WAY THREW METAL

  • Filed Oct 2016

    THERE IS CORROSION ON THE LOWER DOORS AND OVER THE REAR WHEELS THE TRUCK IS ONLY EIGHT YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN WASHED REGULARLY BUT I HAVE NOTICED THIS PROBLEM WITH MORE THAN JUST MY TRUCK

  • Filed Jul 2016 · Also filed under Steering, Exterior Lighting

    TRUCKS ALL OVER ROAD WHEN HITTING ROUGH PATCH. THE BED IS RUSTING BAD NO EXCUSE

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• Visibility13

  • Filed Mar 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 09V084000 (VISIBILITY). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC TIME FRAME TO SUPPLY THE PARTS TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 04/22/2016*LJ

  • Filed Jan 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

  • Filed May 2012 · Also filed under Structure

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW WAS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS INFESTED WITH MOLD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SUFFERED SEVERAL HEALTH ISSUES AS A RESULT OF THE EXPOSURE TO THE MOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW AND THE INTERIOR MATERIAL NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 69,000. UPDATED 06/21/12*LJ THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 06/22/12

  • Filed Feb 2012 · Also filed under Electrical System

    WHEN THE WIPERS WERE TURNED ON THEN OFF THEY "PARK" STRAIGHT UP. WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION THEY SAID THE RECALL WAS ALREADY DONE IN 2009 AND THEY WOULD CHARGE TO FIX THE WIPER CONTROL MODULE. THEY ALSO CHARGED TO DIAGNOSE. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V084000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

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• Tires13

  2 involved a crash

  • Filed Jan 2014 · Also filed under Steering, Wheels, Electronic Stability Control (esc)

    WENT TO CHECK MY TIRE PRESSURES AND TOOK VALVE STEM COVER OFF AND IT SNAPPED THE TOP OF THE VALVE STEM OFF EVEN WITH THE TOP OF THE VALVE STEM....2 OTHER VALVE STEM COVERS ARE ALSO SEIZED ON THE VALVE STEMS ON THE TRUCK.. CALLED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT DODGE KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE REPLACED HUNDREDS OF THEM AND THE ONLY WAY TO REPLACE THEM IS TO PUT ANOTHER SENSOR IN FOR 75 BUCKS CAUSE THEY CAN NOT PUT REGULAR VALVE STEMS IN VEHICLES THAT HAVE TPMS SENSORS IN THEM...THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY RECALLS TO DATE NOR COULD I FIND ANY ONLINE...THIS IS A OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH MANY DODGE VEHICLES WITH THIS METAL VALVE STEM AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. *TR

  • Filed May 2013 · Also filed under Wheels

    THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING INDICATING AN PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM. AFTER CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE IN ALL FOUR TIRES AND FINDING THEM TO BE NORMAL I WENT ABOUT MY DRIVING ACTIVITIES. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE DIPPED DOWN AND I COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF A FLAT TIRING FLOPPING ABOUT. THE TIRE WENT FROM PERFECTLY FINE TO FLAT INSTANTLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED AND COULD STOP SAFELY. WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE I NOTICED THE VALVE WAS MISSING. TAKING THE TIRE INTO A LOCAL SHOP THE MECHANIC HANDED MY THE TPMS SENSOR AND TOLD ME IT HAD FALLEN IN, TAKING THE VALVE STEM WITH IT. THE SENSOR FELL IN BECAUSE THE RETAINING NUT HAD CORRODED AND BROKEN OFF. IN APRIL 2013 THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TPMS NUT CRACKED AND CAUSED THAT TIRE TO SLOWLY GO FLAT. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE SYSTEM INDICATED A TIRE PROBLEM. I PULLED OFF AND CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE, ALL NORMAL. I CONTINUED ON MY JOURNEY TO A STATE HIGHWAY. ONCE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I STARTED TO GET SOME WOBBLE AND FLAT TIRE SOUNDS. PULLED OVER AND THE TIRE WAS ALMOST FLAT. AS I WAS CHANGING THIS TIRE THE RETAINING NUT BROKE AND THE SENSOR FELL INTO THE TIRE. I EXPERIENCED TWO TIRE PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR NUTS WERE CORRODED. *TR

  • Filed Apr 2012

    2008 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TIRE ISSUES ON VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE CONTINUOUSLY HAD TO PUT AIR IN THE TIRES OVER THE LAST THREE MONTHS. A FEW DAYS AGO, HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND ONE OF THE TIRES WENT COMPLETELY FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS NOT TIRE, BUT WITH THE VALVE STEM. THE MECHANIC [name removed] THE CONSUMER TWO OTHER VALVE STEMS ON THE VEHICLE WERE BAD AS WELL AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

  • Filed Feb 2012 · Also filed under Wheels

    GOODYEAR WRANGLER HP ALL TIRES CUPPED BEFORE 34,000 MILES. *TR

  • Filed Oct 2011

    VALVE STEM DAMAGED WHILE CHECKING AND FILLING TIRES. *KB

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• Hydraulic12

  2 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jan 2017 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Engine And Engine Cooling

    ON 1/19/17 I MADE A 7 MILE ROUND TRIP DRIVE, RETURNED TO OUR HOUSE AND PARKED ON THE STREET. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER AFTER MAKING MY LUNCH I OPENED FACEBOOK TO SEE A NOTIFICATION THAT A TRUCK WAS ON FIRE ON MY STREET. I WALKED OUT MY FRONT DOOR TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON ONLY TO FIND THE LEANDER FIRE DEPARTMENT PUTTING OUT THE FIRE INVOLVING MY DODGE RAM. THE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF BELIEVES IT STARTED BY THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TR

  • Filed Mar 2013 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes, Power Train, Electrical System, Engine

    DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH THE TRUCK--2008 DODGE RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI-- DIED. I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND STOP. VERY THANKFUL I WAS ON A COUNTRY LANE AND NOT ON A FREEWAY BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WARNING AND I COULD HAVE BEEN IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. THE CHECK GAUGES LIGHT ICON WAS FLASHING AS I TRIED TO RE-START IT. IT WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. AFTER WAITING FOR 15 MINUTES IT DID START UP AGAIN. THE ENGINE ICON LIGHT WAS SHOWING AND IT SAID THAT AN OIL CHANGE WAS NEEDED. THE OIL CHANGE WASN'T DUE YET FOR ANOTHER 1000 MILES, OR, TWO WEEKS ON MY THREE MONTH SCHEDULE. I GET THE OIL CHANGED EVERY THREE MONTHS. IT TRIED TO STALL FROM THEN ON AS I ACCELERATED FROM A STOP, ON MY WAY TO TO THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED A CODE FOR THE EGR VALVE, WHICH WAS REPLACED. THIS WAS FIXED FOUR DAYS AGO AND SO FAR SO GOOD, BUT AM VERY ANXIOUS WHEN I DRIVE NOW, WORRYING THAT IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN, ESPECIALLY AFTER SEEING SO MANY POSTS ONLINE WITH OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR DODGE RAM TRUCKS.THIS TRUCK HAS 35,300 MILES ON IT. THIS TRUCK WAS SERVICED SIX WEEKS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT WITH: A 16 CYLINDER HEMI TUNE-UP; A THROTTLE BODY SERVICE, FUEL INDUCTION FLUSH AND FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENT; TRANSMISSION SERVICE WITH FILTER CHANGE; MACHINED FRONT AND REAR ROTORS; AND TIRE ROTATION. *TR

  • Filed Feb 2012 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    CALIPERS: 34000 MILES CALIPERS FAILED AND LOCKED UP. ROTORS: 34000 MILES ROTORS WARPED AND FAILED. *TR

  • Filed Sep 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    AT 39,000 MILES RIGHT ROTOR BECAME WARPED BEHIND TURNING HAD TO REPLACE. A FRIEND HAD SAME THEN HAPPEN ON SAME KIND OF VEHICLE. DEALER CLAIMS MAINTENANCE ITEM. NEVER HAD TO HAVE ROTOR REPLACED ON NEW VEHICLE BEFORE. BRAKE PADS WE FINE. VEHICLE ABOUT 4OMPH WOULD PULSATE WHILE BRAKING AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. *KB

  • Filed Jul 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    2008 DODGE RAM 1500 . CONSUMER STATES CONTAMINATED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE MASTER CYLINDER, FRONT CALIPERS, AND FRONT BRAKE PADS ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 09/06/11*JB

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• Engine And Engine Cooling10

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jan 2017 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    ON 1/19/17 I MADE A 7 MILE ROUND TRIP DRIVE, RETURNED TO OUR HOUSE AND PARKED ON THE STREET. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER AFTER MAKING MY LUNCH I OPENED FACEBOOK TO SEE A NOTIFICATION THAT A TRUCK WAS ON FIRE ON MY STREET. I WALKED OUT MY FRONT DOOR TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON ONLY TO FIND THE LEANDER FIRE DEPARTMENT PUTTING OUT THE FIRE INVOLVING MY DODGE RAM. THE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF BELIEVES IT STARTED BY THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TR

  • Filed Mar 2015

    THE TRUCK BEGAN STALLING WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. IT IS NOW HAPPENING WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK. THERE ARE NO CODES IN THE COMPUTER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I LOOSE POWER STEERING. THE TRUCK ALWAYS RE-STARTS RIGHT AWAY.

  • Filed Mar 2015 · Also filed under Electrical System

    TRUCK HAS HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING OR NOTICE. I COME TO A STOP OR TURN AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. POWER STEERING IS LOST AND EVEN THOUGH IT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP WHEN PUT ON NEUTRAL IT HAS STARTED TO WORRY ME TO THE POINT WHERE I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE FOR FEAR THIS MAY HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. I'VE HAD THROTTLE WORK DONE AND WIRES REPLACED BUT IT CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME THING AND NO CODES APPEAR AS TO WHAT MAY BE CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO CANNOT TELL ME THE REASON WHY THIS IS HAPPENING.

  • Filed Sep 2014 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System

    DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE ENGINE STOPPED. I COASTED TO THE ROADSIDE AND RESTARTED AFTER SITTING ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES SINCE THEN. I TOOK IT TO AN AUTO MECHANIC WHO COULD FIND NOTHING AFTER 1 HOUR OF ROAD TESTING AND TRUCK ENGINE COMPUTER READOUTS. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2010

    WATERPUMP IMPELLER SHATTERED. *TR

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• Seat Belts7

  3 involved a crash

  • Filed Sep 2020 · Also filed under Air Bags, Service Brakes

    I WAS GETTING OFF WORK AND GOING ABOUT 25 MPH ON THE STREET WHEN I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, I HAD SEEN THE LIGHT CHANGE WHEN I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I HEARD A CRUNCHING NOISE AND NO BRAKES. ALL I COULD DO WAS HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WITH ME ENDING UP HITTING THE STEERING. WHEEL.

  • Filed Dec 2017 · Also filed under Air Bags, Engine

    TAKATA RECALL CENTRAL VALLEY DODGE JEEO MODESTO,CA HAS FAILED TO HELP ME

  • Filed Mar 2017 · Also filed under Structure

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE SEATBELT RETRACTORS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. IN ADDITION, THE MIDDLE SEATBELT HAD MOLD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE OVERHEAD PASSENGER'S HANDLE ON THE VEHICLE THAT ASSISTED ENTERING IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE, FRACTURED AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S WIFE IN THE HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.

  • Filed Sep 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR BUMPER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER ABRUPTLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE. WHILE BRAKING, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO SECURE THE OCCUPANTS IN THE SEATS. BOTH OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED HEAD, FACIAL, AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

  • Filed Mar 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE TREES. THE AIR BAGS HAD A DELAYED DEPLOYMENT AND EMITTED METAL FRAGMENTS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MULTIPLE ABRASIONS TO THE FACE AND A COLLAPSED LUNG, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 218,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. .....UPDATED 06/22/16 * BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELT DID RESTRAIN HIM PROPERLY . THE CONSUMER HAD A SECOND ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. UPDATED 06/29/16

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• Electronic Stability Control (esc)5

  • Filed Nov 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System

    TIMP FAILURE

  • Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control

    MY TRUCK HAS QUIT FUNCTIONING 3 DIFFERENT TIMES (DAYS). ALL DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ENGINE. MOST TIMES IT IS STILL RUNNING BUT I CANNOT MAKE THE VEHICLE MOVE. THE LAST TIME THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY AND I COULD NOT RESTART THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD IT TOWED 3 TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY HAVE MADE REPAIRS BASED ON WHAT THEY THOUGHT WAS WRONG, ONLY TO HAVE IT STOP EXACTLY THE SAME 4 OR 5 DAYS LATER. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS CONDENSER, OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND BATTERY CABLE, THE SECOND REPAIR WAS THE BRAIN. THIS THIRD TIME THEY HAVE HAD THE TRUCK FOR 3 DAYS AND YESTERDAY THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG, IT DOESN'T GIVE THEM CODES WHEN ON COMPUTER. I DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT NOR SAFE TO DRIVE A TRUCK THAT JUST STOPS WHEN I'M DRIVING. I HAVE FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS ON A WEBSITE CARCOMPLAINTS.COM AND HAVE FOUND 10 OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH VERY SIMILAR VEHICLE PROBLEM. I AM LEAVING WORK EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS AND AM THANKFUL I AM NOT TRAVELING HOME DURING RUSH HOUR; I'D LIKELY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT HAS BEEN VERY EXPENSIVE ALMOST $2000. AND STILL NO TRUCK. FIRST OCCURRENCE ABOUT 10NOV, 2ND OCCURRENCE ABOUT 16NOV, 3RD WAS 5DEC. *TR

  • Filed Apr 2016 · Also filed under Steering, Suspension

    VIBRATION AND BOUNCING- WOBBLE FEELING WITH LOOSE STEERING AT SPEEDS 55-70, FROM FRONT WHEELS THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. TIRES HAVE BEEN RE-BALANCED SEVERAL TIMES AS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE BUT TRUCK CONTINUES TO HAVE VIBRATIONS IN FRONT WHEELS AT SPEEDS 55 OR HIGHER. CONTINUAL BRAKE NOISE, RATTLING SOUNDS AT ALL SPEEDS AFTER BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED 2-3 TIMES UNDER NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS.

  • Filed Jan 2014 · Also filed under Steering, Tires, Wheels

    WENT TO CHECK MY TIRE PRESSURES AND TOOK VALVE STEM COVER OFF AND IT SNAPPED THE TOP OF THE VALVE STEM OFF EVEN WITH THE TOP OF THE VALVE STEM....2 OTHER VALVE STEM COVERS ARE ALSO SEIZED ON THE VALVE STEMS ON THE TRUCK.. CALLED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT DODGE KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE REPLACED HUNDREDS OF THEM AND THE ONLY WAY TO REPLACE THEM IS TO PUT ANOTHER SENSOR IN FOR 75 BUCKS CAUSE THEY CAN NOT PUT REGULAR VALVE STEMS IN VEHICLES THAT HAVE TPMS SENSORS IN THEM...THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY RECALLS TO DATE NOR COULD I FIND ANY ONLINE...THIS IS A OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH MANY DODGE VEHICLES WITH THIS METAL VALVE STEM AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. *TR

  • Filed May 2013 · Also filed under Steering

    STEERING ANGLE SENSOR--- WHEN VEHICLE IS STEERED LEFT THE ANT-SKID AND EBS LIGHTS ON DASH LIGHT UP FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE ONLY HAS JUST OVER 44,000 MILES, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. VEHICLE IS ONLY USED TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK AND TO DAUGHTER'S SOFTBALL GAMES. PLEASE HELP, THANK YOU *TR

• Equipment2

  • Filed Aug 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO THE AIR CONDITION BURST CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO MALFUNCTION AND FREON TO LEAK ON THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND ORDERED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED SINCE THE AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE DURING THE HOT WEATHER . THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

  • Filed Jul 2011 · Also filed under Visibility

    LOW WINDSHIELD WASHER SENSOR, THIS SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED OR CLEANED EVERY 4 - 6 MONTHS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK NEW. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER CORP. THE DEALERSHIP HAS SAID I NEED TO DILUTE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID OR THAT THIS IS NORMAL IN THE WINTER, WELL IT HAPPENS IN THE SUMMER TOO. I JUST WANT THEM TO TURN OFF THIS SENSOR OR ALARM. *TR

• Seats1

  • Filed Mar 2023 · Also filed under Steering, Air Bags

    We purchased this vehichle and the steering wheel has a slit through it like its been deployed i would like to make sure it is safe also the side passenger seat the front seems like something is pocking you through the seat like it is not supposed to be there also the whole steering system seems off and not safe . I would like it to be noted and a recall should be made before injury to anyone.

• Other1

  • Filed Jul 2009 · Also filed under Fuel System

    GAS SPILLS OUT OF FILLER TUBE WHEN FILLING UP,PUMPS KICKS OFF BUT GAS ALWAYS SPILLS OUT. *TR

• Latches/Locks/Linkages1

  • Filed Mar 2009 · Also filed under Electrical System

    DEC 15TH INTERNAL MODEM MALFUNCTIONED REPLACED PART DEC 18TH DEC 20TH LOCKING CLIP MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAVE PARK AND GO INTO REVERSE. *TR

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.