2009 Ram 1500
Recalls and owner complaints reported to NHTSA
Compared with the typical (middle) count of 302 complaints across the 6 model-year 2009 half-ton trucks we cover. Best-selling trucks naturally collect more complaints because more of them are on the road.
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Recalls
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Mar 2018 · #18V160000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
Read more: details, risk and fix
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
Risk: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at [phone removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
Dec 2017 · #17V821000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at [phone removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Feb 2013 · #13V038000Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008.
Read more: details, risk and fix
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Fix: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. 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 N08.
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Oct 2012 · #12V474000Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.
Read more: details, risk and fix
Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at [phone removed].
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.
- Power Train2427 involved a crash
- Filed Feb 2026
The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there were two open recalls on the VIN, NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V038000 (Power Train) and 17V821000 (Power Train). The contact scheduled an appointment with a dealer, and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. Upon picking the vehicle and exiting the parking lot, the contact heard an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
- Filed Feb 2026
- Week of October 6th 2025 I experienced 4-wheel drive issues and lights. - October 13th 2025 dropped off to dealer for review - October 14th 2025 dealer deemed not safe to drive and ordered parts under warranty repair. - following weeks went on with parts being backordered. - after having to push the dealer for updates for weeks on December 22nd 2025 I informed Stellantis Customer Service US. - Customer service looked into and gave me the same delayed responses for weeks now "I hope you're doing well. I'm following up regarding your case. There is no definite ETA for the part. Our parts team is working to get it expedited. I will receive another update in 5-6 business days and will follow up with you then. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me." - Still today Stellantis cannot give me a date when my truck will be repaired. Near 4months later...
- Filed Apr 2025
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN); and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be inspected, and it was confirmed that the vehicle qualified for the buyback option under the recall. After contacting the dealer and manufacturer to initiate the buyback process, the recall process was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall resolution and buyback. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Filed Sep 2024 · Also filed under Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
My trucks ignition switch just stops turing my truck on I've seen multiple complaints about the same issue leaves you stranded
- Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Steering, Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased this vehicle from a private party and insured it and my insurance offers free carfax after checking through its history i see that it has 2 pending recalls and one of them has a buyback program, i called dealerships and the Chrysler warranty phone number but they do not want to buy it back even though that is one of the remedy's , the main problem is with the driveshaft which can separate due to a axle pinion bolt and cause an accident i really do not want to deal with these recalls and would rather go with the available option of having it repurchased from chrysler
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- Electrical System103
- Filed Jun 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 131,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered on the title that the mileage was 211,492.
- Filed Jan 2025 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System
Heating & ventilation, I have lost heat in my truck, issues with fuel pump/filte where truck won’t start, and had the water pump had to be replace. I believe the majority of the things listed had recalls. What is included in the recalls and can a recall be replaced more than 1x?
- Filed Sep 2024 · Also filed under Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System
My trucks ignition switch just stops turing my truck on I've seen multiple complaints about the same issue leaves you stranded
- Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Engine
When driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for about 1 to 2 seconds then back to normal as long as I remain in that speed range. It happens each time within that range of speed.
- Filed Feb 2023
Tipm causing horn to work not work goes off by itself. Locks don’t work windshield wipers stop working or don’t work at all. Airbags not working. Caused battery to overcharge and begin to smoke. Replaced battery
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- Unknown or Other592 involved a crash
- Filed May 2025
CARFAX GOT THE WRONG MILEAGE 1 HAVE 185292 AND I CAN SEND PICTURES
- Filed Aug 2022
The hvac System behind dashboard stopped working and there is no air or heat it keeps making a loud clicking noise for about 1 minute and goes away and then 5 minutes later it does it again for another 5 minutes I took to a shop the said the hvac system behind the dash went out and you have to remove the whole dashboard and replace the whole hvac system to fix it I have no heat or a/c and I seen there are recalls concerning this matter
- Filed Apr 2022
The rear axle pinion nut came off and the rear axle locked up. Driveshaft dropped to the street, breaking the transfer case. Incident resulted in an immediate loss of control. Driver behind me saw the driveshaft fall and braked to avoid contact with my vehicle. Luckily, I was driving about 25 miles per hour and was able to come to a stop on the roadside without wrecking. I later learned that in late 2015, Chrysler was supposed to notify owners of the defect concerning the rear axle pinion nut. I never received that notification or any other recall notice regarding my vehicle. The local Dodge dealer has told me to have my vehicle towed to them. They said the damage will be evaluated and Chrysler will determine if they should pay for the necessary repairs. I believe they should, since I was never notified of the problem with the rear axle pinion nut. The consumer stated the District Manager at the dealership refused to repair the vehicle. The reasons for not repairing the vehicle were the necessary parts couldn't be found, the recall was too long ago, and you should have brought it in for repairs earlier when the recall notice went out.
- Filed Aug 2021 · Also filed under Service Brakes
I Just bought this car, i get a notice from DMV 2-recalls have not been fixed on this truck I am not driving it until it is repaired, i need to drive it soon for I have a son on a ventilator i need to drive to the Dr only. I am getting the run around with dodge called 5-dealers to hear all different stories why this cannot be taken care of. if i bring it to the local repair shop dodge should pay i need my vehicle
- Filed Jul 2021
The odometer on 4th generation dodge will not go over 621,369 miles. This is a none problem which they refuse to fix. This vehicle has a unlimited power train warranty. Dodge refuses to fix the problem.
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- Engine56
- Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System
When driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for about 1 to 2 seconds then back to normal as long as I remain in that speed range. It happens each time within that range of speed.
- Filed Dec 2021 · Also filed under Power Train
The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that an abnormal, ticking noise would emit from the vehicle upon startup without warning. He also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal as the engine would rev without warning. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact believed that the failure was related to a defective exhaust manifold. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- Filed Sep 2021
The exhaust manifold cracked. This allows toxic pre-catalitic converter fumes to be released under the vehicle and potentially enter the vehicle. I have been informed that this is a common issue on This generation truck. It has not been inspected by manufturer, police, or insurance. And this has caused no warning lamps or signals before or after issue arose.
- Filed Feb 2021 · Also filed under Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK IT JUST SHUT OFF, DIED AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS! GOING 65 MILES AN HOUR, IN THE CENTER LANE TRYING TO GET OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...SAFELY! I TRIED TO START THE TRUCK...EVERYTHING CAME ON AS NORMAL, BUT WOULD NOT CRANK. I HAD TO HAVE THE TRUCK TOWED $$. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED $$. TRUCK STILL WOULD NOT START. IT WOULD NOT CRANK, YOU COULD HEAR CLICKING UNDER THE HOOD AND YOU COULD HEAR THE FUEL PUMP COME ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE WIN MODULE WHICH COST ME $870.00!! (WIN MODULE AND PROGRAMMING) EVIDENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE TRUCKS. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PART?!! DOES IT TAKE A CERTAIN NUMBER OF CRASHES OR DEATHS? ALL IN ALL IT COST ME ABOUT $1500, BUT IT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE, MY GIRLFRIENDS LIFE, AND POSSIBLY PEOPLE IN OTHER VEHICLES THAT WERE DRIVING AROUND ME. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT OTHER DODGE VEHICLES WERE AFFECTED WITH THIS FAULTY PART AND THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT. THERE AGAIN, I ASK DODGE....WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PART FOR RAM 1500 TRUCKS?? I HOPE THAT ALL OWNERS THAT HAD OR IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM TO FILE A REPORT! PLEASE! READ ALL THE DISCUSSIONS SIMILAR TO MINE ON DODGE FORUM. AGAIN, PLEASE REPORT THESE TYPES OF PROBLEMS, THEY WILL NOT KNOW HOW MAY VEHICLES ARE AFFECTED IF IT'S NOT REPORTED. YOU MAY SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE.
- Filed Nov 2020
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN. CAUSES TICKING ON START UP. ITS BAD ON YOUR ENGINE AND IT WON'T PASS EMISSIONS. HOW HAS AN INVESTIGATION NOT BEEN DONE ON THIS?! SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS, FACEBOOK, EVEN ON HERE. WITH LESS THEN 80K MILES THIS IS RIDICULOUS
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- Wheels521 involved a crash
- Filed May 2021
I have had three separate mechanics diagnose my 2009 Dodge Pickup truck after reporting hearing a loud hum. All three mechanics diagnosed rear-wheel bearings failure. Also, the wheel bearing failure may have caused the rear differential to fail as well. To repair my vehicle will cost between $1500 and $4000. I have seen several reports online that this is a common problem and I would like to file a complaint the Dodge did not properly design the vehicle.
- Filed Nov 2018
TPMS WHEEL VALVE BONNET CRACKING. NOTICED ONE BONNET CRACKED, TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD REPLACED COMPLETE TPMS WHEEL VALVE ASSEMBLY, NOTED A FEW MONTHS LATER THAT TWO OTHER WHEEL VALVE ASSEMBLY BONNETS WERE SEVERELY CRACKED, ORDERED TPMS VALVE KITS WHICH CONTAINED NEW VALVE STEM BONNETS AND REPLACED CRACKED BONNET UNITS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALMOST 100K MILES.
- Filed Apr 2018
I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON A 70 MPH HIGHWAY AND MY DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT I WAS TOWING A FULL TRAILER AND HAD A HARD TIME KEEPING THE TRUCK UNDER CONTROL. I GOT THE TRUCK PULLED OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE AND UPON INSPECTION THE VALVE STEM HAD CORRODED AND CAME APART, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE REAR PASSENGER STEM IS ALSO CORRODED AND ONLY HALF IS REMAINING! I HATE THINKING WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED IF BOTH BLEW OUT OR I WAS DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT WITH THE KIDS IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!! MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 17,800 MILES ON IT. I AM LEARY TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER! I FEEL THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. IT IS QUITE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE ALL 4 VALVE STEMS AND I THINK ALL OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED!
- Filed Sep 2017
TPMS VALVE STEM FAILURE. HAD TWO HIGH SPEED BLOWOUTS WITHIN ONE MONTH. HIGHWAY SPEED, 65 MPH.SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND ON VALVE STEM. TOTAL COST TO REPAIR TIRES AND SENSORS,$1000.00.
- Filed Jun 2017 · Also filed under Power Train
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. I WENT TO AN AUTO SHOP AND AFTER ASSESSING THE ISSUE, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PINION WAS BAD AND THERE WAS A CHUNK OF METAL BROKE OFF IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. REPAIRS COST OVER 1600$.
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- Structure451 involved a crash
- Filed Jun 2023
Frame rail has rusted out causing this vehicle unsafe to drive. A quick google search showed this a common problem. I know Mercedes Benz have recalled rusting brake boosters and provided extended warranty on rear subframe rust. Toyota has recalled truck frames. Dodge is ignoring this issue.
- Filed May 2023 · Also filed under Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the fuel tank was not completely secured to the vehicle and was hanging down from the subframe. The failure was caused by a corroded subframe attaching the fuel tank straps to the vehicle. Both fuel tank straps had failed due to the subframe corrosion. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN and vehicles from the state of Kansas were not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 149,000.
- Filed Aug 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and to Hudson Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM (address removed) on two separate occasions and the dealers declined to perform the recall repair because the sub frame was rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that he was responsible for the sub frame replacement. The failure mileage was 165,851. Case number [XXX] . INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
- Filed Feb 2021 · Also filed under Seat Belts, Seats
SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY LATCHED
- Filed Sep 2020 · Also filed under Suspension, Seats
FRAME APPEARS BAD IN SEVERAL SPOTS, SO MUCH RUST. RUST ON VIRTUALLY EVERY PANEL ON THE BODY. ABOVE WINDSHIELD MIDDLE OF OF DOOR. IT LITERALLY EVERYWHERE. THE LEATHER SEATS ARE JUNKED. I UNDERSTAND IT'S A 11 YEAR OLD VEHICLE BUT TRUCK IS FALLING APART EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK. YOU CAN LOOK INSIDE THE TRUCK HAS BEEN VERY WELL CARED FOR DRIVES HORRIBLY MAKES SO MANY SOUNDS FROM RATTLES TO CLUNKS.MOSTLY ON 2 LANE ROADS AFRAID TO DRIVE MUCH INTERSTATE AFTER HAVING TIRE BLOWING OUT SIDEWALK GOING DOWN INTERSTATE EATS TIRES ON THE INSIDE ON BOTH SIDES BEEN LINED UP STILL SAME RESULT. EXHAUST MANIFOLDS LEAKING BAD.
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- Suspension392 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed Feb 2024
I bought this 2009 Dodge ram Laramie about a year ago been riding like new but 4 days ago starting to hear a bad whining noise from the rear end and I see this truck had a recall on the pinion nut I think it's coming lose from the pinion
- Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Power Train
Took the truck in for tire rotation and was told they couldn't do it due to the rear frame being severely rusted out I have noticed this is a very common problem with this year truck in the same area mine is rusted out
- Filed Apr 2021
HAD TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE AT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT GARAGE KEPT. THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING ON A 12 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. CONTACTED DODGE AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER 79046014. HOWEVER I WAS TOLD BY THEM SORRY FOR YOUR BAD LUCK. NOTHING TO BE DONE HERE. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE. THANKS FOR ANY HELP
- Filed Sep 2020 · Also filed under Structure, Seats
FRAME APPEARS BAD IN SEVERAL SPOTS, SO MUCH RUST. RUST ON VIRTUALLY EVERY PANEL ON THE BODY. ABOVE WINDSHIELD MIDDLE OF OF DOOR. IT LITERALLY EVERYWHERE. THE LEATHER SEATS ARE JUNKED. I UNDERSTAND IT'S A 11 YEAR OLD VEHICLE BUT TRUCK IS FALLING APART EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK. YOU CAN LOOK INSIDE THE TRUCK HAS BEEN VERY WELL CARED FOR DRIVES HORRIBLY MAKES SO MANY SOUNDS FROM RATTLES TO CLUNKS.MOSTLY ON 2 LANE ROADS AFRAID TO DRIVE MUCH INTERSTATE AFTER HAVING TIRE BLOWING OUT SIDEWALK GOING DOWN INTERSTATE EATS TIRES ON THE INSIDE ON BOTH SIDES BEEN LINED UP STILL SAME RESULT. EXHAUST MANIFOLDS LEAKING BAD.
- Filed Aug 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HUB DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. GERRY WOOD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (address removed) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V038000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 106,000.
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- Tires37
- Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Wheels
I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK TO WORK ONE MORNING. I WAS TRAVELING AT A STEADY SPEED OF 70MPH IN A STRAIGHT STRETCH. ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO WOBBLE AND I HAD THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH. AFTER NO MORE THAN 2 SECONDS THE TRUCK PULLED EXTREMELY HARD TO THE RIGHT. I KNEW THAT I HAD A FLAT TIRE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO SAFELY PULL OFF AND AVOID THE TRACTOR TRAILER FROM SLAMMING INTO ME I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRE, I NOTICED THAT I DIDN'T HAVE A VALVE STEM IN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE TIRE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN THE RAIN BUT BROKE THE CHEAP LUG WRENCH THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE. APPARENTLY THE DEALERSHIP OVER TORQUED THE LUG NUTS. I HAD TO GET A RIDE TO WORK, BEING 1.5 HOURS LATE AND LEAVE MY TRUCK ON THE INTERSTATE ALL DAY. MY FATHER IN LAW WORKS FOR A TIRE AND LUBE CENTER. HE PROFESSIONALLY INSPECTED IT. THE THREADS COMPLETELY STRIPPED OUT OF THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR AND VALVE STEM. THIS IS WHAT CAUSED IT TO VIOLENTLY EJECT FROM THE WHEEL ITSELF. BY GODS' GOOD GRACES I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER THAT DAY AND NOT CRASH OR DIE DUE TO THE HIGH SPEEDS. I HAVE HAD MANY OTHER ISSUES WITH THE TRUCK AS WELL THAT I WILL FILE SEPARATE COMPLAINTS ON EACH ISSUE. (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOID, STAYING IN 4TH GEAR, TIPM ELECTRICAL ISSUES/NO POWER TO ANYTHING ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK, REAR POWER DOOR LOCKS NOT UNLOCKING/LOCKING WITH KEY FOB OR FRONT DOOR LOCK CONTROLS) THIS TRUCK IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO MY FAMILIES LIFE AS WELL AS MY OWN. *TR
- Filed Oct 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS DEFLATED, AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM SENSOR WAS INSIDE THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. BOTH FRONT TIRES AND THE SENSOR WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SENSOR WAS MISPLACED. THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR AND TIRE WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
- Filed Jun 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRE VALVE STEM WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. MA 08/13/15 UPDATED 10/19/2017*CN
- Filed Apr 2015 · Also filed under Wheels
SYSTEM WARNING WENT OFF THAT WE WERE LOOSING AIR IN THE TIRE. WITHIN SECONDS, WE PULLED OVER AND THE TIRE WAS FLAT. RECEIVED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SO WE COULD DRIVE THE TRUCK HOME. STOPPED AT A GAS STATION TO CHECK THE AIR IN ALL THE TIRES. COULDN'T PUT AIR IN ONE OF THE TIRES BECAUSE THE NUT HOLDING THE TIRE SENSOR ROTTED OFF. WHILE TRYING TO PUT THE AIR IN, THE STEM WAS GETTING PUSHED INTO THE TIRE. THE MECHANIC TOLD US THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED TO THE FIRST TIRE (THE NUT ROTTED OFF). HAD WE BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER SPEED, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. WE FEEL THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE LOOKED IN TO. *TR
- Filed Mar 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE VALVES FRACTURED ON TWO OCCASIONS. AS A RESULT, BOTH TIRES BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TWICE WHO REPAIRED THE VALVES AND REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE VALVE FRACTURED AND THE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO AGAIN REPLACED THE TIRE AND THE VALVES. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
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- Service Brakes365 involved a crash
- Filed Oct 2022
The brakes locked up twice since purchased the vehicle. The left side locking up would have caused me to veer into oncoming traffic. Years late when the right side locked up would've have veered right causing an accident. This last time the brakes aren't releasing. This happening 3 times has reproduced itself. The 1st time I took it to a dealership. No warning lamps were showing or any symptoms for this happening. I've purchased the lifetime warranty on this vehicle.
- Filed Aug 2021 · Also filed under Unknown or Other
I Just bought this car, i get a notice from DMV 2-recalls have not been fixed on this truck I am not driving it until it is repaired, i need to drive it soon for I have a son on a ventilator i need to drive to the Dr only. I am getting the run around with dodge called 5-dealers to hear all different stories why this cannot be taken care of. if i bring it to the local repair shop dodge should pay i need my vehicle
- Filed Jun 2021 · Also filed under Steering, Power Train
I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 26mph and I checked for warning lights and system info that shows Temps, but everything was showing normal. The noise got louder ,so I took foot off gas pedal, which then started getting a loud rubbing noise coming from wheels. Truck slowed down quickly. When I pressed gas pedal the clanking/grinding noise got louder. I was close to a 7-Eleven entry way,so I took foot off gas. I then heard a loud clanking (like metal dropped on pavement), so I turned to enter 7-Eleven area to get truck out of road . Truck turned into entrance and came to a dead stop. No of pedals were pushed, engine was in drive, and noise got louder. I turned off truck, cause of noise and dashboard had most lights on adif you were going to start engine. There were no red warnings or messages showing on dashboard. With engine off, I got out of truck and looked under my truck and the rear driveshaft was completely off sitting on road, and the rear transmission joint it connects to was dumping transmission fluid onto pavement. Fluid was bright green with nothing in it. The truck would not move, all 4 wheels were locked up. Me and several people tried pushing truck so the rear end was in roadway. Put truck would not move at all. If you turned key to put into neutral the clanking/grind noise would start again so shutdown engine. I called roadside assistance to come tow truck to dealership a few miles from where I was. Talking with others they said never seen something like this happen. Especially with the truck being '09, with only 58,505 miles. The dealership has a technician looking at it to see what parts it needs and to see what parts are discontinued. I told service rep. it was strange it came without a warning, she said it's a common problem, happens all the time. That's shocking, I had no control when driveshaft came off. I was turning, it jerked to a stop, messed up 3 ribs and hip.
- Filed Apr 2019
ABS CONTROLLER STOPPED WORKING. THIS RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF YOUR ANTI LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE FIXED DUE TO A NATION WIDE BACK ORDER OF THE COMPONENTS NEEDED DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF FAILURES THAT HAS OCCURRED.
- Filed Mar 2019 · Also filed under Hydraulic, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATE AND WOULD NOT EXCEED 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE MOTOR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
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- Fuel/Propulsion System35
- Filed Jan 2025 · Also filed under Electrical System
Heating & ventilation, I have lost heat in my truck, issues with fuel pump/filte where truck won’t start, and had the water pump had to be replace. I believe the majority of the things listed had recalls. What is included in the recalls and can a recall be replaced more than 1x?
- Filed Sep 2024 · Also filed under Power Train, Electrical System
My trucks ignition switch just stops turing my truck on I've seen multiple complaints about the same issue leaves you stranded
- Filed Jun 2023
In researching the vin for my vehicle, a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, it shows there are no recalls on it but I've recently found that the front fuel tank bracket has rusted out of the frame of the vehicle I believe this VIN should fall under Safety Recall U04 / NHTSA 18V-160 Frame Bracket. This is the subject of that Safety recall which has impacted my vehicle: The front fuel tank strap on about 287,000 of the above vehicles may detach due to the frame bracket corroding. Detachment of the front fuel tank strap could potentially allow the front of the fuel tank to make contact with the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Steering, Power Train
I purchased this vehicle from a private party and insured it and my insurance offers free carfax after checking through its history i see that it has 2 pending recalls and one of them has a buyback program, i called dealerships and the Chrysler warranty phone number but they do not want to buy it back even though that is one of the remedy's , the main problem is with the driveshaft which can separate due to a axle pinion bolt and cause an accident i really do not want to deal with these recalls and would rather go with the available option of having it repurchased from chrysler
- Filed Feb 2023 · Also filed under Power Train, Air Bags
the shifter began changing gears on its own. Before the recall came out my mechanic checked and there was no recall for this until 2018. I was never notified of the recall. Then on rear axle pinion nut. The nuts were installed without the proper amount of adhesive. Consequently, the nuts can loosen, and cause the rear axle to lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control. I was never notified of and the rear end came down while on the freeway. The fuel tank began leaking I repaired this before the recall came out. I submitted a reimbursement request they denied me stating my car was over 7 years old.
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- Air Bags3413 involved a crash
- Filed Feb 2026
Involved in an accident 2/09/26. Air bag did not deploy. Fractured sternum as a result.
- Filed Feb 2023 · Also filed under Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System
the shifter began changing gears on its own. Before the recall came out my mechanic checked and there was no recall for this until 2018. I was never notified of the recall. Then on rear axle pinion nut. The nuts were installed without the proper amount of adhesive. Consequently, the nuts can loosen, and cause the rear axle to lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control. I was never notified of and the rear end came down while on the freeway. The fuel tank began leaking I repaired this before the recall came out. I submitted a reimbursement request they denied me stating my car was over 7 years old.
- Filed May 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT CREW CAB 4X2 (140 IN WB 5 FT 7 IN BOX). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. MIDWAY MOTORS MCPHERSON CHEVROLET (address removed) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
- Filed Apr 2019
BIGGEST THINGS IS THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON, JUST WORRIES ME WITH IT JUST EXPLODING AND COMING OUT, I JUST THINK IT'S A PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY JUST COMING ON FOR NO REASON
- Filed Nov 2018 · Also filed under Steering, Engine
IN 2018,YR 2012 DODGE RAM TRUCK, WAS RECALLED FOR THE T79 RECALL. AFTER RECALL WAS INSTALLED, NOW TRUCK STALLS-GOES DEAD WHEN BRAKE PUSHED & DIES IN REVERSE. AFTER RESEARCH, IT'S A MAJOR ISSUE W/THE 1500'S YET THERE HASNT BEEN A RECALL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT DODGE HAS PUT THE OWNERS IN. SO WHEN I BRAKE FOR ANYTHING ON A HWY, IT GOES DEAD! THE DEALER CHECKS FOR AN ERROR CODE & YET THERE IS NO ERROR CODE SO THEY CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT-DEPENDENT ON COMPUTERS VERSUS HANDS ON MECHANICS. DEALER SUGGESTED TO LEAVE MY TRUCK & THEY'LL DRIVE IT UNTIL IT HAPPENS WHICH IS RANDOM. IT'S RIDICULOUS THAT MECHANICS HAVE NO REAL HANDS-ON MECHANICAL ABILITY & DEPEND ON COMPUTERS TO PROVIDE ERROR CODES. AFTER THE T79 RECALL WAS DONE, WAS IT REQUIRED TO UPGRADE/UPDATE OR REFRESH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AFTERWARDS? DEALER SAID THE RECALL DID NOT CALL FOR AN COMPUTER UPDATE AS DODGE DID NOT REQUIRE IT. PER INTERNET FORUMS, YOUTUBE, & INTERNET, THE STALLING IS A MAJOR ISSUE! GUESS I HAVE TO TAKE CHANCES W/THIS ISSUE OF STALLS/DYING ON HWY TRAVEL-DANGEROUS! ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS SOMETHING LOOSE INSIDE OF IT. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE AIRBAG HAS COME LOOSE & IS MOVING WHEN WHEEL TURNED. ANY RECALLS OR WORD ON THIS? AGAIN THE DEALER PLUGS IN HIS COMPUTER & DOESN'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG EVEN THOUGH YOU CAN HEAR IT. DODGE NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE & RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THESE MISTAKES-ESP SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! ALSO, ON THE 1ST DAY OF PURCHASING MY TRUCK, THE PASS AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINED ON. DEALER KEPT NEW TRUCK FOR 6 WKS TO ATTEMPT RESOLUTION & ENDED UP CONTACTING DODGE ENGINEERING & FOUND OUT THE COLORED WIRES WERE CROSSED - THE COLORS WERE INTERCHANGED AT THE FACTORY! AMAZING & NO RECALL WAS DONE. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO SPEAK W/CUST SERV AT DODGE RAM- SOMEONE THAT IS KNOWLEDGEABLE.
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- Steering342 involved a crash
- Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased this vehicle from a private party and insured it and my insurance offers free carfax after checking through its history i see that it has 2 pending recalls and one of them has a buyback program, i called dealerships and the Chrysler warranty phone number but they do not want to buy it back even though that is one of the remedy's , the main problem is with the driveshaft which can separate due to a axle pinion bolt and cause an accident i really do not want to deal with these recalls and would rather go with the available option of having it repurchased from chrysler
- Filed Jun 2021 · Also filed under Power Train, Service Brakes
I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 26mph and I checked for warning lights and system info that shows Temps, but everything was showing normal. The noise got louder ,so I took foot off gas pedal, which then started getting a loud rubbing noise coming from wheels. Truck slowed down quickly. When I pressed gas pedal the clanking/grinding noise got louder. I was close to a 7-Eleven entry way,so I took foot off gas. I then heard a loud clanking (like metal dropped on pavement), so I turned to enter 7-Eleven area to get truck out of road . Truck turned into entrance and came to a dead stop. No of pedals were pushed, engine was in drive, and noise got louder. I turned off truck, cause of noise and dashboard had most lights on adif you were going to start engine. There were no red warnings or messages showing on dashboard. With engine off, I got out of truck and looked under my truck and the rear driveshaft was completely off sitting on road, and the rear transmission joint it connects to was dumping transmission fluid onto pavement. Fluid was bright green with nothing in it. The truck would not move, all 4 wheels were locked up. Me and several people tried pushing truck so the rear end was in roadway. Put truck would not move at all. If you turned key to put into neutral the clanking/grind noise would start again so shutdown engine. I called roadside assistance to come tow truck to dealership a few miles from where I was. Talking with others they said never seen something like this happen. Especially with the truck being '09, with only 58,505 miles. The dealership has a technician looking at it to see what parts it needs and to see what parts are discontinued. I told service rep. it was strange it came without a warning, she said it's a common problem, happens all the time. That's shocking, I had no control when driveshaft came off. I was turning, it jerked to a stop, messed up 3 ribs and hip.
- Filed Jun 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SENSORS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO N.E. AUTO SALES (address removed) TO HAVE THE EPS SENSORS INSTALLED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE SENSORS WHEN THEY REMOVED THE REAR TIRES; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO SENSORS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN AND THERE WERE NONE INSTALLED AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,011.
- Filed Jun 2019 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine
THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP.IT WAS IN MOTION GOING AROUND A TURN AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE LOST POWER THE FIRST WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES.
- Filed Nov 2018 · Also filed under Air Bags, Engine
IN 2018,YR 2012 DODGE RAM TRUCK, WAS RECALLED FOR THE T79 RECALL. AFTER RECALL WAS INSTALLED, NOW TRUCK STALLS-GOES DEAD WHEN BRAKE PUSHED & DIES IN REVERSE. AFTER RESEARCH, IT'S A MAJOR ISSUE W/THE 1500'S YET THERE HASNT BEEN A RECALL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT DODGE HAS PUT THE OWNERS IN. SO WHEN I BRAKE FOR ANYTHING ON A HWY, IT GOES DEAD! THE DEALER CHECKS FOR AN ERROR CODE & YET THERE IS NO ERROR CODE SO THEY CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT-DEPENDENT ON COMPUTERS VERSUS HANDS ON MECHANICS. DEALER SUGGESTED TO LEAVE MY TRUCK & THEY'LL DRIVE IT UNTIL IT HAPPENS WHICH IS RANDOM. IT'S RIDICULOUS THAT MECHANICS HAVE NO REAL HANDS-ON MECHANICAL ABILITY & DEPEND ON COMPUTERS TO PROVIDE ERROR CODES. AFTER THE T79 RECALL WAS DONE, WAS IT REQUIRED TO UPGRADE/UPDATE OR REFRESH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AFTERWARDS? DEALER SAID THE RECALL DID NOT CALL FOR AN COMPUTER UPDATE AS DODGE DID NOT REQUIRE IT. PER INTERNET FORUMS, YOUTUBE, & INTERNET, THE STALLING IS A MAJOR ISSUE! GUESS I HAVE TO TAKE CHANCES W/THIS ISSUE OF STALLS/DYING ON HWY TRAVEL-DANGEROUS! ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS SOMETHING LOOSE INSIDE OF IT. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE AIRBAG HAS COME LOOSE & IS MOVING WHEN WHEEL TURNED. ANY RECALLS OR WORD ON THIS? AGAIN THE DEALER PLUGS IN HIS COMPUTER & DOESN'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG EVEN THOUGH YOU CAN HEAR IT. DODGE NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE & RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THESE MISTAKES-ESP SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! ALSO, ON THE 1ST DAY OF PURCHASING MY TRUCK, THE PASS AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINED ON. DEALER KEPT NEW TRUCK FOR 6 WKS TO ATTEMPT RESOLUTION & ENDED UP CONTACTING DODGE ENGINEERING & FOUND OUT THE COLORED WIRES WERE CROSSED - THE COLORS WERE INTERCHANGED AT THE FACTORY! AMAZING & NO RECALL WAS DONE. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO SPEAK W/CUST SERV AT DODGE RAM- SOMEONE THAT IS KNOWLEDGEABLE.
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- Visibility/Wiper31
- Filed Oct 2021
K-17 recall. Chris Nikel CDJRF at [address removed], [phone removed], diagnosed that an actuator door is not functioning properly within the HVAC system on 10-5-21. Service Advisor 856 Dwayne Appeldorn told me that he can not obtain recall approval for Chrysler to cover the repair expense. On 10-6-21, I called the Chrysler Customer Service Center at [phone removed] and a Mercedes told me that Chrysler will not cover the expense of the repair. NHTSA has helped me with this same exact problem in the past by telling me that recalls are good for the life of the vehicle and original owner.
- Filed Sep 2020
HEATER MOTOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT NOT WORKING BY CONTROLS
- Filed Jul 2019 · Also filed under Electrical System, Electronic Stability Control (esc)
STARTED VEHICLE AND THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS ON THE DASH WERE LIT AIRBAG, TRACTION CONTROL, ESP BAD, ANTILOCK BRAKE, AND THE WIPERS WOULDN'T WORK, ALSO THE POWER OUTLET THAT ONLY RUN WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED, I DROVE THE VEHICLE AND ALL FORE MENTIONED ITEMS WENT BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE LENGTH OF TIME THEY ARE LIT/ NOT FUNCTIONING VARIES FROM A COUPLE OF.MINUTE TO A COUPLE OF WEEKS.
- Filed Jun 2019 · Also filed under Power Train, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER, DEFROSTER, AND AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BUTTE'S MILE HIGH CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (address removed) AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR A LOANER VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE LIMITATION DUE TO THE DISTANCE FROM THEIR HOME TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH DID NOT ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHTS; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE HEADLIGHTS THEMSELVES. THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WERE REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
- Filed Apr 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System, Service Brakes
I HAVE HAD THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE REPLACED TWICE NOW DUE TO FAILURE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE IN DODGES. IT HAS CAUSED MY WINDOW DEFROSTER, WIPERS, DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS RANDOMLY NOT TO WORK. PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING ELECTRICAL. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG GOES ON AND OFF, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT SOMEONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING AND LOCKING UP ON ME. THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THERE'S COLD WEATHER OR RAIN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DEFROSTER OR WIPERS ARENT WORKING OR MY TURN SIGNAL IS CUTTING OUT. THE TIPM ON OTHER JEEP AND CHRYSLER PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY DODGE HASNT ISSUED A RECALL. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED FARTHER.
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- Visibility29
- Filed Sep 2025
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the MTC unit failed to function as intended. The contact stated that while the system was enabled, the system independently switched between the heating and cooling systems. In addition, the defrost system was deactivated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
- Filed Jan 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air conditioner, heater, and defogger were inoperable. The climate control warning light was not illuminated. The contact replaced the climate control module; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
- Filed Aug 2017 · Also filed under Steering, Equipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HEATING SYSTEM AND THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT DEFROST AND THE HEATING SYSTEM BLEW COLD AIR IN THE WINTER OF 2015. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURES. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OUTER TIE RODS TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V158000 (EQUIPMENT) PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN REGARDS TO THE HVAC SYSTEM FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
- Filed May 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CONTROL HEAD AND ACTUATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
- Filed Feb 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WINDSHIELD STARTED TO FOG. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT HVAC BLOWER DOOR AND MOTOR HVAC HEAD UNIT NEED TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,750.
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- Exterior Lighting20
- Filed Jul 2025
The left turn signal not working properly. When I put my left turn signal the amber light front of the truck not working instead the high bean works as turn signal also amber running light not working. Is so frustrating getting pulled over by a cop for that reason!!!
- Filed Jun 2022
The third brake light stays lit even when key is off and gets extremely hot. rear brake lights come on when key is turned on making them indistinguishable from running lights. This happens even if brake pedal switch is removed!
- Filed Feb 2021 · Also filed under Power Train, Electrical System
THE VEHICLE DIES AND EVERYTHING BECOMES DISABLED INCLUDING ALL OUTSIDE LIGHTS INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS. ENGINE TURNS OFF AND THEN WILL NO RESTART. SOMETIMES THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT LATER COMPLETELY FAILS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS THAT THIS TRUCK HAS DIED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON A FOGGY NIGHT. TH ENGINE AND ALL LIGHTS TURNED OFF AT CRUISING SPEED LEAVING ONLY SOME INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS ON WHICH ENDS UP BEIN EVEN MORE OF A DISTRACTION FROM THE SUDDEN OUTSIDE DARKNESS. AFTER TRYING TO FIND THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN THE DARKNESS, THEN YOUR EMERGENCY FLASHERS DO NOT WORK LEAVING THE TRUCK JUST A DARK TARGET IN THE ROAD. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. RECENTLY THIS SAME TRUCK DIED A SECOND TIME BUT THANKFULLY AFTER FILLING UP A A GAS STATION. AFTER A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY MANY DODGE RAM OWNERS FROM 2009 TO 2016 MAYBE NEWER VEHICLES AND ALSO OTHER MODELS. THE DEALER REFERS TO THE PROBLEM BEING WITH A TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM). I JUST READ THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS FILED ALREADY EVEN WITH THE NHTSA. PLEASE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE, THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.
- Filed Aug 2020 · Also filed under Electrical System, Unknown or Other
TRUCK SOMETIMES SHOWS LIFE WHEN IN ACCESSORY BUT WHEN PUT TO ON TRUCK DIES COMPLETELY, OBVIOUSLY NOT GOING TO TURN OVER WITH NO SIGN OF LIFE. MINUTES LATER I CAN COME BACK AND START IT NO PROBLEM. HEADLIGHTS WILL CONSISTENTLY STUTTER OR EVEN TURN ON OR OFF WHILE PARKED OR MOVING. LASTLY WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES ALL POWER AND ELECTRICAL SHUTS OFF AND TRUCK IS COMPLETELY DEAD WHILE GOING ANY SPEED. I HAVE NOT FOUND A CERTAIN SPEED IT DIES BECAUSE IT HAS SHUT OFF IN PARKING LOTS AND GOING DOWN HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING IS GONE AND ITS SCARY TO PULL OF SIDE OF ROAD WHEN SOME ROADS DON'T HAVE MUCH TO WORK WITH OR GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND LOSING ALL POWER.
- Filed Jun 2019 · Also filed under Power Train, Visibility/Wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER, DEFROSTER, AND AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BUTTE'S MILE HIGH CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (address removed) AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR A LOANER VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE LIMITATION DUE TO THE DISTANCE FROM THEIR HOME TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH DID NOT ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHTS; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE HEADLIGHTS THEMSELVES. THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WERE REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
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- Electronic Stability Control (esc)162 involved a crash
- Filed Jul 2019 · Also filed under Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper
STARTED VEHICLE AND THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS ON THE DASH WERE LIT AIRBAG, TRACTION CONTROL, ESP BAD, ANTILOCK BRAKE, AND THE WIPERS WOULDN'T WORK, ALSO THE POWER OUTLET THAT ONLY RUN WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED, I DROVE THE VEHICLE AND ALL FORE MENTIONED ITEMS WENT BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE LENGTH OF TIME THEY ARE LIT/ NOT FUNCTIONING VARIES FROM A COUPLE OF.MINUTE TO A COUPLE OF WEEKS.
- Filed Feb 2019 · Also filed under Service Brakes
ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON THE DASH ARE ON AND THE VECHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM IS CAUSING A SITUATION WHERE THE BRAKES ARE TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY INPUT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN DRIVING, THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AT A RAPID PACE, AND EACH TIME THE VEHICLES REAR BRAKES ARE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE SYSTEM CHECKED BY 2 DIFFERENT AUTO REPAIR COMPANIES AND EACH SAID THE COMPUTER CODES INDICATED AN ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE AND NEEDS REPLACED. IN THE NORTHERN WINTER CLIMATE WHERE I LIVE, I'M CONCERNED ABOUT LOSS OF CONTROL ON ICY ROADS. I AM VERY CAREFUL TO HAVE BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL BUT IT STILL CAUSES A 'JERKY ' FEEL WHEN DRIVING.
- Filed Dec 2018 · Also filed under Power Train
DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB, V6 ENGINE. DIAL GEAR SHIFTER GOES OUT OF PARK WHILE STOPPED AND PLACED IN PARK. WILL MOVE FORWARD. I WAS STOPPED(STATIONARY), VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. ON A HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD, THE STRIKING VEHICLE IN FRONT. POLICE REPORT COMPLETED, CASE #18-101657
- Filed Jun 2018
MY ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS A SHORT IN IT, THIS SET UP MY ABS, ESP AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS TO COME ON IN THE CLUSTER. THERE WAS A TSB-09-041 ISSUED ON JULY 9, 2009 WARNING THE DEALERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. NHTSA NUMBER TSB IS 10030926. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET, MANY CONSUMERS WHO BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE GOT BURNED, I KNOW MY TRUCK IS NOW 9 YEARS OLD, BUT THIS PART SHOULD HAVE NEVER SHORTED OUT. CHRYSLER KNEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE, NO ONE NOTIFIED ME, AND NOW I GET STUCK WITH A BIG BILL THAT MAYBE CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE FIXED YEARS AGO. YES, I'M PRETTY PISSED. I KNOW YOU PEOPLE AT NHSTA DO THE BEST YOU CAN, BUT CHRYSLER KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR YEAR VEHICLE, AND ISSUED THE BULLETIN TO THEIR DEALERS. MAYBE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ISSUED AT THE TIME OF THE BULLETIN TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROL MODULES THAT WERE BAD FROM THE GET GO, NOW YEARS LATER THE DEFECTIVE PART THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BACK IN 2009, HAS TO BE REPLACED NOW, AND IT'S EXPENSIVE. SOMEHOW CHRYSLER GOT IT RIGHT AFTER THE 2009 MODEL YEAR, NO OTHER MODELS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE LIKE THE 2009 MODEL. DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROL MODULE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY CHRYSLER WHEN THEY KNEW THEY WERE NO GOOD.
- Filed Feb 2017 · Also filed under Power Train, Service Brakes
I'M TRYING TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUY BACK PROGRAM.
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- Fuel System121 involved a fire
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Gasoline
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket. The contact was informed that the rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that about five years prior, the front fuel tank metal strap mounting bracket was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
- Filed May 2023 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the fuel tank was not completely secured to the vehicle and was hanging down from the subframe. The failure was caused by a corroded subframe attaching the fuel tank straps to the vehicle. Both fuel tank straps had failed due to the subframe corrosion. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN and vehicles from the state of Kansas were not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 149,000.
- Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO HAVE A LOOK AND NOTICED THE STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK DETACHED ON ONE SIDE AND THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK WAS HANGING DOWN. APPARENTLY THE STRAP SUPPORT IN THE FRAME ROTTED OUT. THE REAR STRAP ATTACHMENT ALSO SEEMS TO BE CORRODING. I HATE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF BOTH STRAPS DETACHED AT THE SAME TIME WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL. I TEMPORARILY STRAPPED THE TANK TO THE FRAME, USING A RATCHET STRAP, AND BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER. THEY CONFIRMED WHAT HAD HAPPENED, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND SAID I HAD TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO A BODY SHOP TO BE REPAIRED. *TR
- Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure
YESTERDAY I NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING DOWN UNDER MY DODGE RAM. AFTER A CLOSER LOOK I SAW IT WAS MY GAS TANK AND THE FORWARD STRAP HAD CAME OUT OF ITS ANCHOR POINT. I THOUGHT ALL I WOULD HAVE TO DO IS PUT IT BACK IN TO THE FRAME BUT THEN I DISCOVERED THAT THE STRAP HAD ACTUALLY PULLED THROUGH ITS ANCHOR SPOT ON THE FRAME AND DISFIGURED THE ANCHOR POINT THAT I CAN NO LONGER PUT THE STRAP BACK ON. I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF MY GAS TANK HAD DISLODGED FROM MY TRUCK WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR ...UPDATED 08/08/17 *BF *CN
- Filed Jul 2016 · Also filed under Gasoline
THE STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS FUEL TANK RUSTED OFF AND AS A RESULT THE WHOLE FUEL TANK FELL FORWARD TO THE GROUND. UPDATED 08/11/17 *BF ... UPDATED 09/20/17 *BF *CN *TR
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- Gasoline121 involved a fire
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Fuel System
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket. The contact was informed that the rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that about five years prior, the front fuel tank metal strap mounting bracket was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
- Filed May 2023 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the fuel tank was not completely secured to the vehicle and was hanging down from the subframe. The failure was caused by a corroded subframe attaching the fuel tank straps to the vehicle. Both fuel tank straps had failed due to the subframe corrosion. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN and vehicles from the state of Kansas were not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 149,000.
- Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO HAVE A LOOK AND NOTICED THE STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK DETACHED ON ONE SIDE AND THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK WAS HANGING DOWN. APPARENTLY THE STRAP SUPPORT IN THE FRAME ROTTED OUT. THE REAR STRAP ATTACHMENT ALSO SEEMS TO BE CORRODING. I HATE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF BOTH STRAPS DETACHED AT THE SAME TIME WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL. I TEMPORARILY STRAPPED THE TANK TO THE FRAME, USING A RATCHET STRAP, AND BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER. THEY CONFIRMED WHAT HAD HAPPENED, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND SAID I HAD TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO A BODY SHOP TO BE REPAIRED. *TR
- Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure
YESTERDAY I NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING DOWN UNDER MY DODGE RAM. AFTER A CLOSER LOOK I SAW IT WAS MY GAS TANK AND THE FORWARD STRAP HAD CAME OUT OF ITS ANCHOR POINT. I THOUGHT ALL I WOULD HAVE TO DO IS PUT IT BACK IN TO THE FRAME BUT THEN I DISCOVERED THAT THE STRAP HAD ACTUALLY PULLED THROUGH ITS ANCHOR SPOT ON THE FRAME AND DISFIGURED THE ANCHOR POINT THAT I CAN NO LONGER PUT THE STRAP BACK ON. I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF MY GAS TANK HAD DISLODGED FROM MY TRUCK WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR ...UPDATED 08/08/17 *BF *CN
- Filed Jul 2016 · Also filed under Fuel System
THE STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS FUEL TANK RUSTED OFF AND AS A RESULT THE WHOLE FUEL TANK FELL FORWARD TO THE GROUND. UPDATED 08/11/17 *BF ... UPDATED 09/20/17 *BF *CN *TR
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- Vehicle Speed Control122 involved a crash
- Filed Jan 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine
I HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM. I HAD TO MARK 2009 BECAUSE MY YEAR WANT IN THE OPTIONS. I HAVE REPLACED MY FUEL PUMP TWICE TO FIND OUT I HAVE A BAD TIPM. MY FUEL PUMP WON'T SHUT OFF EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS OFF CAUSING A DEAD BATTERY. WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN, TRUCK LOSSES POWER OUT OF NO WHERE, AND DOOR LOCKS WON'T WORK SOMETIMES. I'VE SPENT A FEW THOUSAND TO TRY TO GET THIS FIXED JUST TO LEARN IT'S THE TIPM.YOUR OPTIONS WON'T ALLOW ME TO CHECK THE PROPER BOXES
- Filed May 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE IN REVERSE AND IN DRIVE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
- Filed Jul 2015 · Also filed under Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) DODGE RAM 1500. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY AT APPROXIMATELY 9 MPH. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,300.
- Filed Jul 2015 · Also filed under Steering, Electronic Stability Control (esc)
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF. I HAD TO PULL OVER WITH OUT ANY POWER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART VEHICLE . THIS NOT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE BUT 2 TIME WITH IN SAME MONTH BUT DIFFERENT DAYS. I CALLED MANUFACTURE AND WAS TOLD TO JUST MAKE SURE I KEEP UP WITH OIL CHANGES . NOW THERE IS A MAJOR RECALL ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUT MAIN IS NOT INCLUDED BUT IT SHOULD BE AND I WANT THE MATTER LOOKED AFTER PLEASE
- Filed Jul 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 (NA) DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING PLAZA, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE CONTACT'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE LAST DIAGNOSIS WAS LOW VOLTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
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- Engine And Engine Cooling9
- Filed Mar 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
- Filed May 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLTS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
- Filed Nov 2013 · Also filed under Visibility
I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MY TRUCK THAT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING. WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO HAVE THE RECALL FIXED, IT WAS ALREADY NOT WORKING. THERE IS A KNOCKING UP UNDER THE DASHBOARD, AIR/HEAT ONLY COMES OUT VENTS IN DASH AND DEFROST, IT WILL NOT BLOW OUT OF OTHER VENTS SUCH AS FLOOR, ETC.. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO GET THE RECALL AND PROBLEM FIXED. OBVIOUSLY MY TRUCK WAS ALREADY FAULTY DUE TO THE RECALL ISSUE. WHEN I PICKED UP MY TRUCK, IT WAS STILL "KNOCKING" AND THE AIR/HEAT WAS NOT BLOWING OUT OF ALL VENTS. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS NOT FIXED AND HE TOLD ME THAT THEY FIXED ONLY WHAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO AND I WOULD HAVE TO "PAY" TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED! THE PROBLEM OCCURRED "AS A RESULT" OF THE RECALL, AND I FEEL IT IS THERE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX IT. THEN IN JULY 2013, I CALLED THE SAME DEALER TO HAVE A NEW RECALL FIXED (REAR AXLE PINION NUT-NHTSA 13V-038). THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AND NEEDED TO ORDER IT AND TOLD ME THEY WILL CALL ME WHEN IT ARRIVED. TODAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013, I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM THIS DEALERSHIP TO FIX MY REAR AXLE PINION NUT. I HAVE BEEN TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY THIS PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP OVER AND OVER AGAIN. THE ONLY TIME I TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THIS DEALERSHIP IS TO FIX RECALLS AND THEY STILL FIND WAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ME. FOR ALL OTHER NEEDS OF MY TRUCK I GO ELSEWHERE! JUST NEED SOME DIRECTION ON THE PINION NUT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT FIXED BEFORE IT STOPS WORKING AND RESULTS IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, I STILL FEEL THAT THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD FIX THE AIR/HEAT ISSUE, DUE TO THAT FACT THAT IT STOPPED WORKING AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT WILL CAUSE A CRASH UNLESS IT CHANGES AND QUITS BLOWING OUT OF THE DEFROST VENTS. *TR
- Filed Jun 2013
2009 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE TIC/ MANIFOLD EXHAUST LEAK RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED BY CHRYSLER FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE HE EXPERIENCED WITH HIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, WHEN HE CALLED HIS LOCAL DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, EVEN THOUGH HIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME ENGINE AND FELL UNDER THE SAME YEAR, IN WHICH THE PROBLEM EXISTED.
- Filed May 2013
2009 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS AND FLASHED THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE DEALER JUST RESET THE LIGHT.
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- Equipment91 involved a crash
- Filed Aug 2017 · Also filed under Steering, Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HEATING SYSTEM AND THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT DEFROST AND THE HEATING SYSTEM BLEW COLD AIR IN THE WINTER OF 2015. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURES. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OUTER TIE RODS TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V158000 (EQUIPMENT) PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN REGARDS TO THE HVAC SYSTEM FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
- Filed Aug 2015 · Also filed under Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 09V158000 (EQUIPMENT) AND 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 11/04/15*LJ
- Filed Jun 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
- Filed Jul 2014 · Also filed under Visibility/Wiper
AIR CONDITIONING AND OR HEATER BLOWS AIR INSIDE HEATING COOLING SYSTEM BUT DOORS TO DIRECT IT TO ITS DESTINATION DO NOT OPEN, DEFROSTER AND HEATING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK, ICE AND SNOW BLOCK WIDOW VISION. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. THIS SITUATION BEGAN AT THE SAME TIME AS THE RECALL ON IT AND HAS PERSISTED SINCE 2009. MY LATEST TRIP FOR REPAIRS HAVE ALSO PROVED FRUITLESS AND NOW HAVE TO PAY A FEE FOR REPAIRS THAT DO NOT WORK. *JS
- Filed Apr 2014 · Also filed under Visibility
HEATING AND AIR WILL NOT BLOW AIR ON WINDSHIELD OR PASSENGER WHICH IN A HIGH HUMIDITY SITUATION(RAIN) WOULD CAUSE THE WINDOWS TO FOG OVER AND NOT CLEAR UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. *JS
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- Seats8
- Filed Feb 2021 · Also filed under Seat Belts, Structure
SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY LATCHED
- Filed Sep 2020 · Also filed under Suspension, Structure
FRAME APPEARS BAD IN SEVERAL SPOTS, SO MUCH RUST. RUST ON VIRTUALLY EVERY PANEL ON THE BODY. ABOVE WINDSHIELD MIDDLE OF OF DOOR. IT LITERALLY EVERYWHERE. THE LEATHER SEATS ARE JUNKED. I UNDERSTAND IT'S A 11 YEAR OLD VEHICLE BUT TRUCK IS FALLING APART EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK. YOU CAN LOOK INSIDE THE TRUCK HAS BEEN VERY WELL CARED FOR DRIVES HORRIBLY MAKES SO MANY SOUNDS FROM RATTLES TO CLUNKS.MOSTLY ON 2 LANE ROADS AFRAID TO DRIVE MUCH INTERSTATE AFTER HAVING TIRE BLOWING OUT SIDEWALK GOING DOWN INTERSTATE EATS TIRES ON THE INSIDE ON BOTH SIDES BEEN LINED UP STILL SAME RESULT. EXHAUST MANIFOLDS LEAKING BAD.
- Filed Nov 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (ANCIRA CHRYSLER, JEEP IN SAN ANTONIO, TX, [phone removed]) PER AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL TO REPLACE THE SEAT COVERS ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATED SEATS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER COULD NOT BE RETRIEVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER USED AN INCOMPATIBLE MATERIAL TO REPLACE THE SEAT COVERS , WHICH CAUSED THEM TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE HEATED SEATS COULD BURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE NEW SEAT COVERS DID NOT FIT PROPERLY AND WERE REPLACED SEVEN TIMES TO GET THE RIGHT SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
- Filed Nov 2015
DRIVER SIDE SEAT TORE AND HAS A BIG HOLE. THE TRUCK IS A 2009 LARAMIE WITH 69,000 MILES CURRENTLY. THE SEAT TORE AROUND 37,000. TRUCK WAS SOLD WITH "LEATHER PACKAGE" BUT THE SEAT IS VINYL. I AM A WOMAN, WEIGHING 130 LBS. AND FEEL THIS PRODUCT SHOULD HAVE HELD UP MUCH BETTER, ESPECIALLY SINCE I PAID EXTRA FOR TOP OF THE LINE. CHRYSLER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
- Filed Aug 2014
THE DRIVERS POWERSEAT LAYS ALL THE WAY BACK BY ITSELF & THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES & IT DOES IT OVERNIGHT. WHEN I GET IN MY TRUCK THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT IS ALL THE WAY LAYED BACK. SO FAR IT HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING BUT AFTER THIS LAST TIME IT WAS LAYED BACK I AM TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALER BEFORE IT DOES LAY ALL THE WAY BACK WHILE DRIVING. *TR
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- Seat Belts73 involved a crash
- Filed Feb 2021 · Also filed under Structure, Seats
SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY LATCHED
- Filed Dec 2017 · Also filed under Air Bags, Unknown or Other
I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE MY RECALL REPAIR. THEY TOLD ME I DID NOT HAVE ANY ACTIVE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER AN UNPLEASANT BACK AND FORTH I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET A MANAGER OR "ADVISOR" ON THE PHONE. THE ADVISOR DETERMINED THAT I DID IN FACT HAVE AN ACTIVE RECALL. THIS ERROR WAS EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL, UNACCEPTABLE AND COULD HAVE ENDANGERED MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF ANYONE IN MY VEHICLE AS THE SAFETY RISK OF THE RECALL IS "THE LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITY DURING A CRASH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH." (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17V-302). WHILE THIS INSTANCE IS THE MOST EGREGIOUS FROM A SAFETY PERSPECTIVE, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME OURISMAN JCD OF ALEXANDRA, VA HAS BEEN RECKLESS OR NEGLIGENT WITH MY VEHICLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT. ERRORS LIKE THIS COULD LEAD TO MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE GETTING SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE.
- Filed Sep 2015 · Also filed under Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
- Filed Jun 2011 · Also filed under Air Bags
1 PERSON INJURED(DRIVER) IN DODGE RAM. HOWEVER 2 OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED AND NOT SURE ABOUT THEIR INJURIES. I ACCIDENTLY REAR ENDED VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME WHICH CAUSED THAT VEHICLE TO REAR-END VEHICLE AHEAD OF IT. MY VEHICLE(DODGE RAM) WAS TOTALED. FRONTAL IMPACT OF DODGE WAS VERY SEVERE AND CAUSED ME(DRIVER) HEAD AND CERVICAL TRAUMA, RESULTING IN EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT AND REHAB THERAPIES. ALL AIRBAGS IN DODGE RAM FAILED TO DEPLOY AND DRIVER SEATBELT FAILED TO RETRACT/RESPOND RESULTING IN MY HEAD/NECK/SPINAL INJURY. I HAVE WRITTEN DODGE-CHRYSLER, THEY SAY THEY SENT SOMEONE TO INSPECT TRUCK AND SAY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AIRBAG AND SEATBELT NOT WORKING. DODGE/CHRYSLER ALSO WRITE THE AIRBAG/SEATBELT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO WORK DUE TO THE SPEED LIMIT (40MPH) DRIVEN AND DUE TO MORE OF A SIDE IMPACT THAN FRONTAL. HOWEVER, THE IMPACT WAS BOTH FRONTAL AND FRONT SIDE. (I HAVE PICTURES)
- Filed Jun 2011 · Also filed under Air Bags, Equipment
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEATBELTS DID NOT RETRACT/WORK. WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL DRIVER SIDE COLLISION IN WHICH MY 2009 DODGE RAM 1500 WAS TOTALED. I RECEIVED HEAD TRAUMA INJURY PER AIRBAG AND SEATBELT NOT WORKING. CHRYSLER/DODGE DENYING ANY RESPONSIBILITY W/ THEIR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. *TR
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- Hydraulic62 involved a crash
- Filed Mar 2019 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATE AND WOULD NOT EXCEED 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE MOTOR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
- Filed Apr 2012 · Also filed under Service Brakes
I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK AND THE ABS LIGHT, LIMITED SLIP LIGHT, ESP LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL CAME ON. I WENT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND HAD THE COMPUTER SCANNED FOR THE CODE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID TO BRING IT IN, BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTICS FEE. I LOOKED UP AND THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM DUE TO BAD SOFTWARE LOADED INTO 125,000+ VEHICLES. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR. IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, I HAVE SPOKEN TO 4 OTHER 2009 RAM 1500 OWNERS WHO HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE IS KNOWN BY DODGE TO HAVE AN ABS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THEY ADMIT THEY NEED TO FIX IT!!! *TR
- Filed May 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes
MY SONS FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY NEW DODGE TRUCK, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM (10 CAR LENGTHS) STOPPED - HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR ( NO PRESSURE). THEY REAR ENDED THE TRUCK WHICH WAS IN FRONT OF THEM (NO DAMAGE TO THAT VEHICLE) THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK IS CRUNCHED (LUCKILY THAT'S ALL THIS TIME) SOME ONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. AFTER THE INCIDENT MY SON CHECKED THE PEDDLE HIMSELF, NO PRESSURE WAS FELT UNTIL THE PEDDLE WAS PUMPED MULTIPLE TIMES. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLES BRAKES DATING TO JANUARY ALTHOUGH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. I PLAN ON CONTACTING CHRYSLER ABOUT THE DAMAGE AND LACK OF NOTIFICATION. *TR
- Filed Feb 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Wheels
I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED AT 7000 + MILES, WHEN I GOT THE TRUCK BACK, I NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION. AS TIME WENT BY THE VIBRATION GOT WORSE. I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER, IN FT. PIERCE SIX WEEKS LATER BUT BECAUSE I DRIVE A 1,000 MILES PER WEEK, IT HAT 13,000 + MILES AND THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A PRIVATE SHOP AND THEY FOUND THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WARPED SO THEY TURNED THE ROTORS AND BALANCE THE TIRES. IT WAS BETTER BUT STILL HAD A VIBRATION AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DODGE DEALER IN VERO BEACH AND THEY SPUN THE TIRES ON THE RIMS AND REBALANCED THE TIRES. IT GOT A LITTLE BETTER BUT IT STILL HAS A VIBRATION THAT IS HARD TO LIVE WITH. *TR
- Filed Jan 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS THE ROAD SURFACE WAS BUMPY AND MUDDY. THERE WAS ALSO A LOUD POPPING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL AND SUDDENLY, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED. THE DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A LOCAL COLLISION CENTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,800. UPDATED 03/01/10. *LJ UPDATED 0513/10.8JB
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- Latches/Locks/Linkages6
- Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Electrical System
THE REAR POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK WHATSOEVER IN MY TRUCK. TRYING TO UNLOCK/LOCK THE DOORS IN MY TRUCK WITH THE KEY FOB ONLY OPERATE THE FRONT DOORS. TRYING TO UNLOCK/LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROLS ONLY OPERATE THE FRONT DOORS AS WELL. THE ONLY WAY THE BACK DOORS WILL LOCK/UNLOCK IS IF IT IS DONE MANUALLY. WHEN THE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED, THE BACK DOORS DO NOT LOCK WHEN THE TRUCK REACHES THE SPEED THAT ENGAGES ALL DOOR LOCKS WHEN IN DRIVE. THE DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK WHEN PUTTING THE TRUCK INTO PARK. I COULD UNDERSTAND IF ONE OR THE OTHER IS MALFUNCTIONING, BUT NOT BOTH. THIS DEFINITELY INDICATES AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MY CHILDREN CAN GET TRAPPED IN IF THEY TRY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN AN ACCIDENT, THEY COULD GET KIDNAPPED/ASSAULTED IF THE BACK DOOR LOCKS WERE PULLED UP BY THEM WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE, MY ITEMS COULD GET STOLEN IN MY TRUCK IF ITS LEFT PARKED AND UNATTENDED, ETC. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN WITH A HUGE NUMBER OF SCENARIOS. I HAVE HAD MANY OTHER ISSUES WITH THE TRUCK AS WELL THAT I WILL FILE SEPARATE COMPLAINTS ON EACH ISSUE. (TIPM ELECTRICAL ISSUES/NO POWER TO ANYTHING WHATSOEVER WITH THE TRUCK, TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOID, STAYING IN 4TH GEAR, TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FLYING OUT OF THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH) THIS TRUCK IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO MY FAMILIES LIFE AS WELL AS MY OWN. *TR
- Filed Sep 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ALSO EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER HAD TO USE THE KEY FOB WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
- Filed Nov 2013 · Also filed under Electrical System
THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK ON DRIVER SIDE FAILED TO ENGAGE AT 15 MPH. THE PASSENGER SIDE DID ENGAGE. MANUALLY LOCKING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR RESULTED IN FAILURE TO UNLOCK WHEN VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN ALTHOUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE LOCK DID SUCCESSFULLY UNLOCK. THE DOOR MOUNTED LOCKING BUTTON FAILED TO LOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BUT DID LOCK THE PASSENGER DOOR. WHEN MANUALLY LOCKED, THE DOOR MOUNTED LOCKING BUTTON FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPERATE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK. DEALER SERVICE DEPT. SAYS THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND I MUST PAY TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR
- Filed Jan 2011 · Also filed under Seat Belts
SEATBELT IN TRUCK CAUGHT THE DOOR HANDLE AND LOCKED SO YOU CANNOT PULL OUT MORE BELT TO GET IT OFF THE HANDLE. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE DOOR HANDLE TO BE PARTIALLY LIFTED WHICH AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCKS AND OPENS THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IN MOTION. EVEN WITH THE DOOR CRACKED OPENAS FAR AS THE BELT WILL ALLOW THE BELT WILL NOT RELEASE THE HANDLE AND ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN MORE THEN A FEW INCHES. IF THIS WAS AN ACCIDENT A PERSON COULD BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE AND NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT WITHOUT REQUIRING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO CUT THE SEATBELT OR BREAK A WINDOW. SO FAR THIS HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED ON MY VEHICLE WE WILL TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE DODGE DEALER TOMORROW FOR NOW NO ONE RIDES IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I SUSPECT THE SEATBELT WILL NEED TO BE UNBOLTED FROM THE FLOOR TO UNHOOK THE BELT OFF THE DOOR HANDLE. I DO HAVE PHOTOS AVAILABLE AND THE ISSUE CAN BE REPLICATED ON THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS DOORS. *TR
- Filed Aug 2009
PASSENGERS SKIN ON RIGHT ARM SEVERELY PINCHED JUST ABOVE THE ELBOW WHEN DOOR LOCK POST PULLED THE SKIN INTO THE DOOR PANEL AS THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ACTUATED. *TR
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- Filed May 2015 · Also filed under Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THE KNOCKING SOUND STOPPED, THE VENTILATION SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE DEFROST TO FAIL. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE AIR BLEND DOOR AND THE ACTUATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
- Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Steering, Power Train
I HAVE BEEN INFORMING GULFGATE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP INC 7550 GULF FREEWAY HOUSTON, TX 77017 [phone removed]. OF THE RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE PINION SINCE 2013 AND WE AS OF TODAY HAVEN GOTTEN IT TAKEN CARE UP. NO ONE HAS CALL TO FOLLOW UP. WE HAVE BEEN CALLING THEM ALL WE RECEIVE IS WE WILL CALL WHEN WE GET SOME IN. I WILL BE KEEPING THIS AS A RECORD OF COMPLAINT IN MY FILES. IF THE VEHICLE GETS DAMAGE AND THE CAUSE IS OF THE PART NOT BEING REPLACE WITH BE A HUGE ISSUE WITH US. I WILL NOT IN THE FUTURE BUY ANY OTHER VEHICLE FROM GULFGATE DODGE NOR WILL I REFER THEM TO ANYONE. *TR
- Traction Control System11 involved a crash
- Filed Feb 2010 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WINTER CONDITIONS IT APPEARS THAT SNOW AND ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS. ONCE THAT ICE BEGAN TO MELT A LARGE SECTION OF ICE FELL OFF. THE ICE HAD ENCAPSULATED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRE AND THE FALLING OF THE ICE RIPPED THE SENSOR WIRES FROM THE CONNECTOR. THE RESULT WAS INSTANT LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, AND CRUISE CONTROL. THIS ALLOWED A CONDITION THAT CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL ON ICE. *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.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-DR. Crew Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 stars |
| 4-DR. Quad Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 stars |
| Regular Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 stars |