2009 Ram 3500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
49,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2017: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11024039 · 2017-09-18 (September 18, 2017)
IT HAS A DEATH WOBBLE SO BAD MY WIFE JUST ABOUT LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AS WE WHERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES A HOUR.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11024039 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11043241 · 2017-11-04 (November 4, 2017)
BREAKS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. EMERGENCY STOP LUCKY NOT MANY CARS ON THE FREEWAY AT THE TIME. THE HYDRO BREAK BOOSTER WENT OUT. THIS WAS RECALLED ON TRUCKS MANUFACTURED EARLIER IN THE YEAR AND WAS NOT RECALLED FOR THE PRODUCTION DATE OF MY TRUCK. NEARLY CRASHED AT HIGHWAY SPENDS.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11043241 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11219681 · 2019-06-13 (June 13, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DOWN A HILL, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM SIXTH TO FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR AS THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AGAIN FOR IT TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTO FARM PRICE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (354 UT-55, PRICE, UT 84501, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219681 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V739000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 2016-10-13 (October 13, 2016)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V021000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2018-01-09 (January 9, 2018)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 32.6%ODI 10779149 · 37,000 miSERPENTINE BELT BROKE FROM SUPPOSED "WEAR" AT 37K MILES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT BROKE THE FAN AND RADIATOR ON A 2013 3500 RAM HD TRUCK, RENDERING THE TRUCK'S STEERING, BRAKES, ETC., USELESS, IF ON MOUNTAIN/CURVY ROAD EXTREMELY DANGEROUS; THIS VEHICLE WAS ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND DIFFICULT TO GET FROM LEFT LANE TO RIGHT MEDIAN. WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO CORRECT IF IN CURVE. TRUCK IS STILL IN FOR REPAIRS AT DEALERSHIP 12 DAYS LATER. NO INVOICE RECEIVED; AMOUNT DUE $1500+ | 146.9%ODI 10749931 · 13,000 miTHE OEM TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER DOES NOT WORK AS DESIGNED. THERE HAS BEEN NUMBER OR TIMES THAT I CAME CLOSE HITTING A CARS. THE BRAKE CONTROLLER IS NOT SUPPLYING ENOUGH VOLTS TO STOP MY 17K TRAILER. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID OEM BRAKE CONTROLLER IS WORKING FINE. WHEN I CHECK CONTROLLER IT'S ONLY SUPPLYING 6.5 VOLTS WHEN THE MANUAL SLIDE IS FULLY ENGAGED. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. BY THE WAY MY TRAILER IS BRAND NEW AND WORKS FINE WITH FORD AND CHEVY OEM BRAKE CONTROLLER. | 2417.6%ODI 10746286 · 2,234 miTHIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THERE IS NO METHOD TO KNOW, IN ADVANCE, THE FACTORY INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE MODULE (ITBM) WILL FAIL TO PROVIDE FULL VOLTAGE TO THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES I ATTACHED MY 13,000 POUND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER TO MY TRUCK AND FOLLOWING THE ITBM SETUP STEPS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL, THE RESULTS WERE AS EXPECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS OR INDICATORS SIGNALING AN ISSUE WITH THE ITBM'S ABILITY TO APPLY THE TRAILER'S ELECTRIC BRAKES. ON TYPICAL CITY/URBAN DRIVING THE BRAKING EFFORT FROM THE TRAILER WAS AS… | 118.2%ODI 10824706 · 2,300 miOEM TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER BARELY WORKS. TRIED WITH ALL 4 SETTINGS (TRAILER TOWING SHOULD HAVE NEEDED "ELECTRIC HEAVY" SETTING) HAD TO TURN THE GAIN ALL THE WAY UP TO GET THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE, PULLING AN EMPTY TRAILER. SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY LOCK THE TRAILER BRAKES ON SETTING 10 FOR GAIN. TRAILER BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AND AFTERMARKET BRAKE CONTROLLER WORKS FINE WITH THAT TRAILER. | 14346.0%ODI 10992696 · 2,050 miI HAVE A RAM 3500 SINGLE REAR WHEEL TRUCK WITH INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLLER. IT WAS HOOKED UP TO MY 10,000# GVW 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THIS PAST WEEKEND AND NO MATTER HOW I SET THE CONTROLLER, FOR EITHER BRAKING STRENGTH OR TRAILER SELECTION TYPE, IT PROVIDES IMPERCEPTIBLE BRAKING TO THE TRAILER. IT NEARLY PUSHED ME RIGHT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT 25 MPH BECAUSE THERE WAS NO BRAKING. THIS OCCURRED ON A 35 MPH LEVEL GRADE AND I WAS SLOWED AT THE TIME FOR AN APPROACHING RED LIGHT. TRUCK IS RATED TO TOW MUCH MORE. I DISCONNECTED FACTORY UNIT AND P… | 50062.3%ODI 11121896 · 5,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE HILL ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDER MCLARTY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6533 UNIVERSITY DR NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THERE … | 85.9%ODI 11307354 · 23,000 miRED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE, WHICH CAUSE ME TO CAUSE MINOR DAMAGE TO A BRAKE LINE. DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 MONTHS, CLAIM VEHICLE DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR RECALL THAT STATES SIMILAR ISSUES AS V98 WHICH IS FOR 2019 DODGE RAM 3500S , ALSO SAYS PARTS ARE ON RESTRICTIONS DO TO RECALL AND CAN NOT REPAIR MY VEHICLE DO TO THIS. | 76.0%ODI 11473036Last week this took place: 2020 Ram 3500 Dual rear wheels AISON transmission is outfitted with factory trailer brake module. Was hauling a horse trailer near 30,000 lbs to a horse show, caravaning with crew pulling another horse trailer about the same weight with a 2020 Ram 3500 (Vin #[VIN removed] (see separate complaint)). All connections checked before departure. Unlike the other Ram in the caravan, No ABS warning light activated prior to the failure. When braking, no trailer brakes engaged. Then checked hand paddles on the factory trail… | 58.1%ODI 11527968Brakes started grinding at 13,000 miles. Determined they were metal to metal, caliper, overheated, excessively, and rotor needed replaced. Problem happened again now, at 22,000 miles. | 105.3%ODI 11499688This vehicle went back to the dealer numerous times and ultimately was surrendered to Chrysler under lemon law. It had ABS braking issues along with trailer brake problems. At about 8000 miles it started having ABS alarms which cause a bunch of other issues that I feel is a serious safety problem. When the ABS system malfunctions it causes the traction control,4 wheel drive, and trailer brake systems to fail as well. I never brought the vehicle home after the last incident in September 2022 as I felt it was totally unsafe to drive especially wi… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1125.0%ODI 11607643Truck was parked on 5% slope, and transmission shifted into park, and parking brake set. Transmission then made a popping noise, and shifted into reverse, and vehicle started moving backwards. Parking brake failed to hold vehicle. Applied brakes, and shifted into park again, and set parking brake, and it didn't reoccur. | 1945.2%ODI 11689316Brand new truck (497 miles) while driving on freeway at 70 mph, truck kicked out of cruise control and threw traction control, adaptive cruise control, 4wd, check engine, and anti lock brakes disabled fault lights and codes. The vehicle will disable all these safety features for 30-50 miles, and then the faults will randomly disappear except for the check engine light. This has happened 10-12 times. This truck has had 4-5 “ram cares” case numbers, has been at the dealership for over a month combined. The faulty part supposedly is a right rear … | 933.3%ODI 11717235I made appointment online at Hadadd Dodge to repair this. They said they could only order 1 set if parts per week and they have to repair the trucks on the lot first then will get to us. They canceled the appointment and put us on a waiting list. I made them aware we tow a 5th wheel trailer frequently with this truck. |
| Electrical System | 1513.2%ODI 10588141 · 1,200 miOUR NEW 2013 RAM TRUCK (SIX WEEKS) HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND IN THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCK SWITCH AND MODULE (PART # 68110866AA & 68155771AF) THAT ARE LOCKING THE DOORS BY THEMSELVES. DEALER ASSURES ME THAT THERE IS "ZERO" CHANCE OF A FIRE OCCURRING EVEN THOUGH THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THIS MUST BE A COMMON PROBLEM, AS THE PARTS TO FIX THE ISSUE ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND NO ESTIMATE OF A FIX IS AVAILABLE. I DO NOT BELIEVE THERE IS A ZERO CHANCE OF A FIRE WITH AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND HAVE NOT BEEN PARKING THE VEHICLE IN OUR GARAGE U… | 2512.4%ODI 10637163 · 19,800 miWHEN ATTEMPTING TO CROSS MULTIPLE LANE DIVIDE HIGHWAY WHILE SYNCHRONIZING THE TIMING OF THE CROSSING I HAD TO LET UP AND THEN DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND GOT NO RESPONSE FROM THROTTLE... THE CLASSIC DEAD PEDAL RESPONSE. IT CAN BE AVOIDED BUT SOMEONE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE VEHICLE CAN GET SERIOUSLY HURT/KILLED BY NOT UNDERSTANDING THE DEAD PEDAL LAG AND THOSE SITUATIONS WHERE IT OCCURS... THIS MUST BE FIXED. *TR | 1914.0%ODI 10746286 · 2,234 miTHIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THERE IS NO METHOD TO KNOW, IN ADVANCE, THE FACTORY INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE MODULE (ITBM) WILL FAIL TO PROVIDE FULL VOLTAGE TO THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES I ATTACHED MY 13,000 POUND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER TO MY TRUCK AND FOLLOWING THE ITBM SETUP STEPS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL, THE RESULTS WERE AS EXPECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS OR INDICATORS SIGNALING AN ISSUE WITH THE ITBM'S ABILITY TO APPLY THE TRAILER'S ELECTRIC BRAKES. ON TYPICAL CITY/URBAN DRIVING THE BRAKING EFFORT FROM THE TRAILER WAS AS… | 96.7%ODI 10840189 · 1,060 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER MILEAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,060. | 309.6%ODI 11072049 · 500 miFROM A DEAD STOP OR TRYING TO MERGE IN TRAFFIC WHEN HITTING THE ACCELERATOR THERE IS A 2 TO 3 SECOND HESITATION NO POWER AT ALL, THEN TAKES OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AFRAID THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOTICED A LOT OF PEOPLE ON THE WEB TALKING ABOUT IT, THEY ARE CALLING IT A DEAD PEDAL. HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE THIS A RECALL. | 13216.4%ODI 11151363 · 1,800 miTRUCK SHUDDERS WHILE SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AND AGAIN FROM 2ND TO THIRD . SHUDDER HARD ENOUGH TO SEE TO DASH SHACK. SHIFTING SHUDDER HARD WHILE TOWING. BLUE TOOTH CUTS OUT WHILE STREAMING MUSIC | 1813.3%ODI 11288060 · 55,000 miAFTER REPLACING THE EGR VALVE AT 55,000 MILES DEALER WENT TO RESET SERVICE CODES. PCM WAS FOUND TO BE AT FAULT AND UNABLE TO CLEAR CODES. DEALER CLAIMED PCM WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. RAM CUSTOMER CARE MADE NO EFFORTS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR PCM. HAVE HAD 9+ ISSUES WITH THE TRUCK. ALL ISSUES HAVE FALLEN OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY BY 3 TO 4 THOUSAND MILES. | 76.0%ODI 11445680This Laramie trim level truck has an electronic drop tailgate with a button to drop the tailgate on the overhead console and one on the key fob. The tailgate on my truck was closed during my pre-trip and entering the vehicle. I had a trailer hooked to the receiver hitch and drove ten miles before realizing the tailgate was now in the down position and caused significant damage to the tailgate because the tailgate made contact with the trailer. With the electronic release tailgate on this particular year truck there is not a warning message aler… | 1727.4%ODI 11462482Our vehicle was involved in a total loss fire from the engine compartment while driving. We were driving the unit and noticed smoke, when we were merging to pull of the road flames started coming up and we immediately exited the vehicle and had to run, because it started popping. We were lucky to escape unharmed physically, but the situation could have been much worse. There were no indications or lights warning of engine failure or fire. This occurred on September 2, 2021. At this point in time there were no recalls on the vehicle. When we co… | 2312.2%ODI 11456297My truck had around 230 miles on it and I experienced a thumping noise from the engine compartment. The thumping disappears once the truck reaches operating temperature and the EGR valve opens. Dodge claims they have no idea what the cause is. Additionally, there is an electrical draw. I have to jump start my truck every morning. The claim it is the amplifier. I pulled the fuse overnight and still had to jump start the following morning. I’m getting the run around. | 317.6%ODI 11621770Despite having taken my 2023 Ram 3500 HD truck to the Ram dealer 3 times for the same recall, the issue still persists. The recall in question is B2A/NHTSA 23V-799 related to a malfunctioning SCCM that results in high beams activating with left turn signal activation. Also, left turn signal activates with high beam pass activation. Per Ram's protocol, they performed a software reboot upon the first attempt. The problem quickly returned. I returned to the same service department who did not perform any service on the vehicle despite the ongoing … | 920.5%ODI 11587070Truck wiring harness is rubbing against the front driver's side body mount, this is a known issue on these trucks, and causes the wiring harness to start rubbing, causing electrical failures, and may cause accidents. Others have stated this occurred to their truck before it reached 50,000 miles. I just checked my 7,000 mile, and found the wiring harness was rubbing. | 2764.3%ODI 11683024Ton of warning lights can on like abs, traction control and some other sensors. When put in Drive the D flashed and try k would not move. Put back in park would not recognize it was in park and would not shut off. The only way to shut off the truck with disconnect both batteries and pull the fuse for the fuel pump. | 1659.3%ODI 11709587Trucks DEF Gauge malfunctioning goes from full, to half, to full, to empty, and then warns about going into limp mode. Filled with DEF and still doing it. Took in for repairs, company said they fixed it, but within 3 miles gauge was doing the same thing. This is a hazard as it will put the truck in limp mode. Known issue with many complaints, needs fixed |
| Power Train | 108.8%ODI 10585366 · 6,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR OF DIESEL FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ODOR WAS PRESENT WHEN THE WEATHER TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 50 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND RELEASING THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN 4TH GEAR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OV… | 3919.3%ODI 10606787 · 150 miWHILE LEAVING THE LOT I GO TO ACCELRATE AND THE TRUCK SLOWLY INCREASES SPEED AND THEN STARTS TO MOVE. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AND I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THIS IS CHRYSLERS TORQUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO A WRECK TWICE. I KNOW OF ONE FRIEND WHO HAS GOTTEN INTO A WRECK. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND SURE ENOUGH THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS ON DODGE AND CUMMINS FORUMS COMPLAINING OF THIS ISSUE AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HERE IS A LINK TO SOME THREADS. HTTP://W… | 3122.8%ODI 10781210 · 5,000 miEXCESSIVE DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS FROM 55MPH - 70MPH. | 1914.2%ODI 10852461 · 8,500 miTHE TRUCK WAS LOADED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,400 POUNDS OF HAY IN THE BED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE TOWARD THE REAR. IT WAS PLACED INTO PARK AS WITNESSED BY THE 2 PASSENGERS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AS THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. | 268.4%ODI 10959853 · 80 miVEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A G56 MERCEDES 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. WHEN IN 5TH GEAR THERE IS A CHATTER ORIGINATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AMPLIFIED BY THE SHIFT LEVER. NOISE AND VIBRATION OCCURS AT ANY SPEED AND ANY LOAD (UNDER THE FIFTH WHEEL OR NOT) WHILE IN 5TH GEAR. GEARS 1 THRU 4 AND 6 ARE QUIET AS EXPECTED. | 222.7%ODI 11090380 · 1,000 miMY VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND I SWITCHED TO 4X4 LOCK. AS I ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY AT 3 MILES AN HOUR IN REVERSE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING COLUMN CLOCKWISE THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE WHILE IN MOTION FOR ROUGHLY 7 FEET. IT ALSO SHOOK AS I ACCELERATED IN DRIVE SLIGHTLY AT 3 MILES AN HOUR WHILE TURNING THE STEERING COLUMN COUNTER CLOCKWISE. IT HAD THE SAME SHAKE IN 4X4 LOW. | 1813.3%ODI 11255167 · 500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT BECAME STUCK IN PARK SEVERAL TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK AND UNOCCUPIED, IT ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S TRAILER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT RODEO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (35747 N ELLSWORTH RD, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142, [phone removed]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A PART IN THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANU… | 119.5%ODI 11438155Truck was with high pressure pump issues, spent $2600 in rental truck, $400 i. Towing truck and about one month with no truck, Chrysler still doesn't want to pay me back, this is my second truck with same issue, previous truck was a 2019 3500 ram having the same problem when truck was with only 4,000 miles on it. Now they repaired my truck but now i feel like my truck lose already torque, is using more diesel and more DEF. | 1117.7%ODI 11437405Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero i… | 11359.8%ODI 11443717My vehicle came with 4X4 gear box shift on the floor. I could not get it to move into neutral or 4 low gear. I hardly drove in so it was no big deal so one day I pulled up the boot around the shift and there was a screw blocking the forward movement. It was the same screw that mount the plastic around the shift, after removing it I was able to get all the gears. The danger in that screw could have put me at risk by locking me into a gear and only staying there. The only reason I discovered this was I changed out my vinyl for carpet. | 15.9%ODI 11592532Engine Lockup , towed 650 miles to dealer clsoer to my home and from same place where I bought the truck , said has Waranty, and stays there for almost 3 months , calling them every week and saying we are waiting for chrysler to send an engine and after receiving we will need a week to install | 613.6%ODI 11592695My new truck lost power on highway. Parking position didn't hold the car from movement. My car didn't drive forward and rear. Dealership said that its transfer case issue. | 716.7%ODI 11689316Brand new truck (497 miles) while driving on freeway at 70 mph, truck kicked out of cruise control and threw traction control, adaptive cruise control, 4wd, check engine, and anti lock brakes disabled fault lights and codes. The vehicle will disable all these safety features for 30-50 miles, and then the faults will randomly disappear except for the check engine light. This has happened 10-12 times. This truck has had 4-5 “ram cares” case numbers, has been at the dealership for over a month combined. The faulty part supposedly is a right rear … | 414.8%ODI 11709697 · 458 miThe contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, 4WD, ABS, park sensors, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the speed sensor for the rear wheels; however, the failure persisted, and the transmission failed to recognize that the gear selector was in park(P). Roadside Assistance arrived and unplugged the battery cables to turn off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was waiting for engineers to dia… |
| Engine | 2723.7%ODI 10576680 · 500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT A HOSE CLAMP BECAME LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. | 2914.4%ODI 10605683 · 342 miTRAVELING IN RIGHT LANE OF 4 LANE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH. ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT FROM THE RIGHT INTO MY LANE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I LET OFF THROTTLE AND APPLIED BRAKES. NOTICED AN OPENING IN TRAFFIC IN THE LEFT LANE. TURNED ON THE TURN SIGNAL, STARTED TO SHIFT LANES AND APPLIED THROTTLE. TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FOR WHAT FELT LIKE 2-3 SECONDS. BY THAT TIME THE CAR BEHIND ME IN THE LEFT LANE WAS RIGHT ON MY BUMPER. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT IT WAS A CLOSE CALL. I HAD NOTICED A 1-2 SECOND THROTTLE DELAY A COUPLE TIMES WHILE MANEUVERING … | 2719.9% | 2115.7%ODI 10917458DEAD PEDAL. FROM A DEAD STOP IF YOU STAB THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS IN A EMERGENCY SITUATION THERE IS A 2-3 SECOND DELAY BEFORE POWER IS APPLIED TO THE DRIVETRAIN. I FEEL THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND RAM SHOULD HAVE TO REPROGRAM THESE TRUCKS TO APPLY POWER WHEN CALLED FOR BY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS HAS OCCURED SINCE NEW | 289.0%ODI 11058193TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V562000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEE'S SUMMIT DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM DEALER LOCATED AT 1051 SE OLDHAM PKWY, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN TH… | 151.9%ODI 11217841 · 86,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF ROME (2500 NEW CALHOUN HWY NE, ROME, GA 30161, [phone removed]) AND JAMES O'NEAL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (634 HIGHWAY 27 NORTH, BREMEN, GA 30110, [phone removed]) THREE TIMES EACH, BUT NEITHER COULD DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE OWNER INQUIRED ABOUT A BUYBACK OPTION SINCE THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED AT THE JAM… | 2216.3%ODI 11288060 · 55,000 miAFTER REPLACING THE EGR VALVE AT 55,000 MILES DEALER WENT TO RESET SERVICE CODES. PCM WAS FOUND TO BE AT FAULT AND UNABLE TO CLEAR CODES. DEALER CLAIMED PCM WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. RAM CUSTOMER CARE MADE NO EFFORTS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR PCM. HAVE HAD 9+ ISSUES WITH THE TRUCK. ALL ISSUES HAVE FALLEN OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY BY 3 TO 4 THOUSAND MILES. | 2723.3%ODI 11366401 · 16,684 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND TOWING A GENERATOR UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE DIESEL EXHAUST AND ENGINE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE TOWED TO PLATINUM CHRYSLER DODGE RAM JEEP LOCATED AT 65 TX-557 SPUR, TERRELL, TX 75160, [phone removed], WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE FUEL PUMP TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,68… | 1016.1%ODI 11462482Our vehicle was involved in a total loss fire from the engine compartment while driving. We were driving the unit and noticed smoke, when we were merging to pull of the road flames started coming up and we immediately exited the vehicle and had to run, because it started popping. We were lucky to escape unharmed physically, but the situation could have been much worse. There were no indications or lights warning of engine failure or fire. This occurred on September 2, 2021. At this point in time there were no recalls on the vehicle. When we co… | 2312.2%ODI 11456297My truck had around 230 miles on it and I experienced a thumping noise from the engine compartment. The thumping disappears once the truck reaches operating temperature and the EGR valve opens. Dodge claims they have no idea what the cause is. Additionally, there is an electrical draw. I have to jump start my truck every morning. The claim it is the amplifier. I pulled the fuse overnight and still had to jump start the following morning. I’m getting the run around. | 317.6%ODI 11592532Engine Lockup , towed 650 miles to dealer clsoer to my home and from same place where I bought the truck , said has Waranty, and stays there for almost 3 months , calling them every week and saying we are waiting for chrysler to send an engine and after receiving we will need a week to install | 613.6%ODI 11619967 · 2,600 miThe contact owned a 2024 RAM 3500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and idling on the driveway, it caught on fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The entire engine compartment was burnt and the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle remained at the scene where it caught on fire. No injuries were sustained. A fire department report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was … | 37.1%ODI 11724654 · 9,000 miThe contact owns a 2025 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that several repairs were needed, and there was an issue with the battery. The dealer replaced two batteries, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, but the cause of the failure was not duplicated. On another occasion, while driving approximately 50 MPH and hauling a trailer, th… | 311.1%ODI 11706824Purchased the truck new with 25 miles on it from the dealer. Within the first 2000 miles, I had a message pop up that said "Service Exhaust System See Dealer". I took it in to the dealer, they said it showed a random emission related code had popped up but was not currently active, so their recommendation was to clear it and see if it came back. Within a day, the message was back and tripped a check engine light. I also noticed after the first 1000 miles, my fuel mileage dropping off significantly around the time the "Service Exhaust System… |
| Steering | 3732.5%ODI 10611081 · 9,300 miDRIVING ON I890 NEAR CAMPBELL ROAD EXIT EAST BOUND AND I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK STEERING BEGAN VIOLENTLY VIBRATING AND TURNING LEFT TO RIGHT AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL. THE TRUCK STOPPED WOBBLING WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO 30 MPH. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS TRUCK HAS DONE THIS. THE LAST TIME WAS LAST WEEK AND I HAVE ONLY HAD THE TRUCK BACK FOR THREE DAYS AFTER IT WAS FIXED AND IT IS DOING IT AGAIN. *TR | 4120.3%ODI 10694325 · 35,000 miHIT A DIP IN THE ROAD AT THE END OF A BRIDGE AND VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING SEVERELY. I BELIEVE THIS WAS AN OCCURRENCE OF WHAT HAD BECOME KNOWN AS "DODGE RAM DEATH WOBBLE". THIS IS AN UNMODIFIED 2014 RAM 3500 APPROXIMATELY 35000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *TR | 2115.4%ODI 10762090 · 22,779 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND HAULING A TRAILER, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN INDEPENDENTLY COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND BLOCKED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, LOOKED UNDERNEATH, AND NOTICED SOME BOLTS WERE LOOSE FROM THE STEERING CABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,779....UPDATED 12/29/15 *BF THE CONS… | 2820.9%ODI 10992326 · 3,800 mi1ST ALIGNMENT AND TIRE ROTATION @1800MILES "TOE SET", ANOTHER ROTATE THEN OFF SET BALL JOINT BECAUSE IT DEVELOPED A "PULL" AND "CLIMBED CROWN", 3RD ROTATION, WAS TOLD NO MORE ALIGNMENT AVAILABLE WITHIN SPECS, 3,800 MILES NEEDS ROTATION DUE TO OUTER TIRE WEAR, SHIMMY ON MINOR ROAD IMPERFECTIONS HAS JUST BEGAN. FRONT TIRES GET HOT AND OVER INFLATE, TIRE MANUFACTURE CONCERNED, LOWERED PRESSURE #10 BELOW MANUFACTURE PRESS SPECS AND THEY INCREASE ABOVE #85 SPEC AND ARE HOT. NETWORKING WITH OTHER OWNERS AND AFTER MARKET FRONT END MECHANICS DISCOVERIN… | 185.8%ODI 11082526 · 2 miFRONT PASSANGER TIRE IS BEING ATE UP AT 16000 THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING ISSUE SINCE THE VEHICLE REACH 6000 MILES, AND BEEN NOR RAM REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE TRUCKS AND WILL CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. WITH 16000 THESE TIRES SHOULD NOT BE WEARING LIKE THIS | 334.1% | 53.7%ODI 11281037 · 40 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDMARK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6850 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN ALIGNMENT WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40. | 76.0%ODI 11375428 · 3,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH HAULING A HORSE TRAILER, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STEERED THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT FOR SIX MILES SINCE THERE WAS A TRUCK IN FRONT AND BEHIND HER. THE CONTACT WAS FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OFF A STRAIGHT AWAY EXIT RAMP AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER - LARRY GREEN AUTO GROUP (350 S. BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA 92225 [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS… | 11.6%ODI 11433376Power steering comes and goes. They can’t get a part for 45 days minimum. Pretty much give them 60,000 dollars and they could care less | 63.2%ODI 11550496The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic overlay was inoperable and disabled the steering. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle off to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed steering gear box. The contact was informed that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30… | 15.9%ODI 11551790Driving vehicle and made a left turn and the power steering stopped working and the brakes went spongy. Made the turn and the power steering started working again. It did it five other times on the same drive, over a fifteen minute period of time. The engine belt is in place and there are no signs of wear. Vehicle has 10,550 miles on it. Dealer states it’s missing some type of clip from the factory. | 24.5%ODI 11663759SCCM Internal failure that the dealer is calling an Air Bag Clock Spring failure. Safety Recall 33B and 14B already exist for my make and year of vehicle, but do not cover my VIN. The turn signal gets stuck leading to a hazard for the operator and those around. | 24.8%ODI 11727394Fue remolcado barrías veces , no arrancaba , se apagaba totalmente , multiples reparaciones , recall sin resolver , pérdida de uso y de confianza | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1513.2%ODI 10575229 · 9,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 34 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT THE THROTTLE MODULES WERE OUT OF SYNC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. | 146.9%ODI 10605683 · 342 miTRAVELING IN RIGHT LANE OF 4 LANE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH. ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT FROM THE RIGHT INTO MY LANE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I LET OFF THROTTLE AND APPLIED BRAKES. NOTICED AN OPENING IN TRAFFIC IN THE LEFT LANE. TURNED ON THE TURN SIGNAL, STARTED TO SHIFT LANES AND APPLIED THROTTLE. TRUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FOR WHAT FELT LIKE 2-3 SECONDS. BY THAT TIME THE CAR BEHIND ME IN THE LEFT LANE WAS RIGHT ON MY BUMPER. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT IT WAS A CLOSE CALL. I HAD NOTICED A 1-2 SECOND THROTTLE DELAY A COUPLE TIMES WHILE MANEUVERING … | 64.4%ODI 10861445 · 6,980 miWHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND WOULD NOT SPEED UP. A POP UP IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED SERVICE THROTTLE POSITION, TOOK IT TO DEALER SAID I WAS DRIVING 2 FOOT. THEY SAID THIS HAPPENS WHEN ONE FOOT IS ON BRAKE AND OTHER ON FUEL PEDAL. TO ME THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN. I WAS NEVER TOLD ABOUT THIS AND FROM READING OWNERS MANUAL THIS WAS NOT COVER IN IT. THIS SHOULD NOT OF HAPPEN FOR I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT BE IN THE SYSTEM. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN O… | 75.2%ODI 10840189 · 1,060 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER MILEAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,060. | 289.0%ODI 11075869 · 17,125 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (BLUE BONNET CHRYSLER DODGE, 547 S SEGUIN AVE, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,125. *TT *TR | 10012.5% | 43.0%ODI 11311898 · 500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE HANDLE FRACTURED AND TAILGATE WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOLAN DODGE RAM FIAT LOCATED AT (700 KIETZKE LN, RENO, NV 89502) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA… | 32.6%ODI 11437679At 28,000 miles my vehicle in the middle of the Highway going up a hill stall and suddenly lose boost or was inoperable to safety get out of the road. i was able to do a unsafe maneuvering to get out of the way with the momentum of speed that i have at the moment When this happened a message on my screen said power boost service require,contact your dealer. Later and after the poor customer service in moreno valley ca. And yuma az my local dealer provide., i found out that my fuel pump(cp4) went down,completely destroyed on the inside sending m… | 11.6%ODI 11437405Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero i… | 52.6%ODI 115121502022 RAM 3500 6.7L H/O AISIN transmission failed going down the road. Very bad | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 12.3%ODI 11651599Vehicle displayed warnings: Service Antilock Brakes Service Electronic Stability Control Service Trailer Brake System The truck has only 4,650 miles on it. When this happens, the above systems do not work along with the 4 wheel drive system. When towing a heavy trailer, the loss of trailer brakes can easily cause an accident due to jackknifing of the trailer and greatly increased stopping distance. Loosing 4 wheel drive in snow or mud can cause an accident or getting stuck. | 511.9%ODI 11684472I have experienced two major issues. The dash cluster went blank. Not able to see any of the gauges. Vehicle ran, drove. Turned the truck on and off. Opening & closing the door to power off the truck. 15+/- minutes for the dash to return to normal. Supposedly an update to the program is pending. Second and major issue; while backing up, the truck came to a stop by itself, blocking an intersection. I was not able to place the truck in any gear. Warning light notified me that the truck was not in park. We were unable to push the truck out of the… | 414.8%ODI 11732293This is related to the 2025/2026 Ram 3500 U1412 code relating to anti lock brake system. On this date I got an ABS warning light and check engine light. The vehicle would not turn off, was not sure if it was in gear or not, and multiple other lights came on the dash. Vehicle towed to dealership. They said they could not reproduce the error and that all the codes disappeared due to the batteries dying overnight. They replaced both batteries and returned vehicle. Have since had same problem twice more with one requiring towing again. If this prob… |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 10.5%ODI 11624079 · 63,000 miThe contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and brake assist warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The dealer informed the contact that the ABS module was under engineering review and there was no estimated availability date for availability. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Th… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 10.7%ODI 11561493 · 117,000 miThe contact owns a 2016 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that after the vehicle was involved in an accident, the contact stated he immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the vehicle continued moving forward. The contact stated that the ABS module activated, and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle had moved forward an additional 600 feet. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed brake master cyli… | 3912.5%ODI 11245736 · 2,500 miPARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP DUE THE FACT THAT PARKING BRAKE PADS HAD BEEN COMPLETELY WORN. DETAILS: BOUGHT VEHICLE AT 100 MILES AND HAD ALWAYS BEEN RELEASING THE PARKING LEVER PRIOR TO DRIVE AND AT LITTLE OVER 2,000 MILES, PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND LOCKED UP AT A PARKING LOT 150 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. I BELIEVED THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM MUST HAD BEEN ENGAGED WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE SINCE THERE HAD BEEN NO WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. THAT WAS WHY IT TOOK OVER 2000 MILES TO COMPLETELY WEAR DOWN PARKING BRAKES TO THE POINT AT THE FINAL PULL/ENGAGEMENT, IT L… | 13016.2%ODI 11492940 · 20,000 miThe contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS unit became inoperable without warning. The safety feature failed, and the vehicle lost traction control, hydraulic braking, and cruise control. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty hydraulic control unit (HCU). The contact was informed that the HCU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the old part number was 68143491aa and had been upgraded to part number 68143491ab. … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 10.9%ODI 11423266 · 7,000 miThe contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the trailer brakes failed intermittently while the brake pedal was depressed. The turn signals and brake lights also failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the rear bumper brake plugs were installed incorrectly causing water to fill the brake plugs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the brake plugs were installed and functioned as intended. The… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 21.1%ODI 11502468 · 37,000 miThe contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH the ABS (Anti Lock Brake System) warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that as he slowed to exit the highway he depressed the brake pedal which went to the floorboard. The contact stated that he had no brakes and was only able to stop the vehicle using the brakes on the trailer he was towing. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed and determined that the rear brake fluid line had become disconnected and that brake f… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 27.4%ODI 11709697 · 458 miThe contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, 4WD, ABS, park sensors, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the speed sensor for the rear wheels; however, the failure persisted, and the transmission failed to recognize that the gear selector was in park(P). Roadside Assistance arrived and unplugged the battery cables to turn off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was waiting for engineers to dia… |
| Unknown Or Other | 87.0%ODI 10787150 · 28,000 miWHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 75 MPH AND YOU START CLIMBING A HILL OR GOING DOWN A HILL THE VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE AS IF SOMETHING IS NOT ALIGNED, I HAVE HAVE MY TRUCKS TIRES BALANCED ROTATED AND ALL ALIGNED AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. I TOOK IT WHEN AND DESCRIBED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT MUST HAVE BEEN SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE SERVICE LIGHT ON. THEY FIXED THE SERVICE LIGHT BUT THE SHAKING WHEN CLIMBING UP A HILL OR GOING DOWN A HILL IS STILL THERE. | 188.9%ODI 10583205 · 600 miENTERED MY TRUCK, TO GO TO WORK. SHUT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR WINDOW BLEW OUT. THE TRUCK WAS NOT EVEN A MONTH OLD. I LIVE IN A RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREA, AND NOTHING HAD HIT IT, TOUCHED IT, ETC. TEMP IN THE 50'S WITH RAIN. COVERED UNDER MY INSURANCE WITH NO DEDUCTIBLE, BUT EVEN THE GLASS COMPANY HAS SAID THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. IMPERIAL DODGE IN MENDON, MA DUCKING MY PHONE CALLS. CHRYSLER., TO THERE CREDIT SAID THEY WOULD CHECK INTO IT, (EVEN THOUGH YOU KNOW THEY WON'T). POINT BEING, "WHAT IF T… | 1410.3%ODI 10749880 · 405 miTHE INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL IN THE 2015 RAM TRUCKS DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRAKE CONTROL TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. I TRADED IN A 2013 RAM 3500 AND THE INTEGRATED CONTROLLER ALLOWED ME TO SET UP THE BRAKES SO I COULD LOCK THE TIRES UP, THEN I WOULD BACK THE VOLTAGE DOWN SLIGHTLY FROM THERE TO GET MAXIMUM BRAKING PERFORMANCE FROM THE TRAILER. WITH THE NEW TRUCK, THERE WASN'T THE ABILITY TO GET MUCH BRAKING AT ALL. DEALERS ARE TELLING THOSE WITH THE SAME TRUCKS, THAT IT IS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND THERE ISN'T A PROBLEM. MONDAY, AUGUST 1… | 1611.9%ODI 10824933 · 1,000 miTHERE IS AN EXTREME DELAY WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND ACTUAL ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO CORRELATION BETWEEN HOW FAR THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AND VEHICLE ACCELERATION. WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THIS DELAY IS A SEVERE SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE ARE TIMES THAT A 2-3 SECOND DELAY IS EXPERIENCED BETWEEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MOVING. | 165.1%ODI 11190117 · 5,734 miWHILE DRIVING TRUCK ON CRUISE CONTROL ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE AT 68MPH, NO POTHOLES OR ABNORMALITIES IN ROADWAY. TRUCK BEGAN TO SHIMMY REAL BAD. NURSED THE TRUCK HOME AND INSPECTED ALL ASPECTS OF FRONT END AND TIRE PRESSURE. PRESSURE WAS SET AT 80PSI PER MANUFACTURE RECOMMENDATION FOR FRONT TIRES. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADVISED BOTH FRONT NEXEN 235/80R17 TIRES HAD INNER WALL SEPARATION. THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 5734 MILES ON IT AND IT IS NOT ABUSED. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED THAT THESE TIRES FAILED AND COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IF I WAS … | 364.5%ODI 11172858I HAVE A RECALL U40 NHTSA 18E-028 THAT I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. THIS IS FOR A FAULTY MOPAR GOOSENECK BALL. ACCORDING TO OUR DEALER, HE AND I CHECKED ON YOUR SITE AND OUR VEHICLE HAS NO RECALLS. YET I HAVE THE NOTICE FROM FCA. THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE THE BALL BUT AT OUR EXPENSE SINCE WE DO NOT HAVE THIS RECALL SHOW ON OUR VIN. WHAT DO I BELIEVE??? THE RECALL NOTICE OR THE FACT THAT RECALL IS NOT LISTED WITH OUR VIN SO PART IS OKAY? THIS COULD BE A LIFE THREATENING DEFECT IF WE LOSE A TRAILER OFF OF OUR PICKUP GOING DOWN THE ROAD. PLEASE ADVISE. … | 64.4%ODI 11426154Driver statement: “I was trying to make a turn from pine brook Rd into peace valley RD and the person coming from peace valley rd was invading my lane, so I tried to avoid him and hit a tree. I was unconscious for an unknown amount of time. When I woke up I saw smoke and I tried to remove my seat belt. It wasn’t coming off at first but then I figured out how to remove it. As I left the vehicle, I was feeling light headed and dizzy. And wanted to lay on the road. Someone came for my rescue and I saw fire underneath the van. So I told him that w… | 65.2%ODI 11436807With 20k miles the High-Pressure Fuel Pump blowup in middle of the freeway in NY. This part name is CP4. My truck subtlety stops in freeway in very dangerous situation. My luck is I had a State Patrol few cars back and he help me to safety the area and wait the tow. My truck stays 2 months parked on at Dealer to fix. The reason is they don’t have a new CP4 to replace is because all 2020 diesel Ram trucks had the same problem. 5 months later my CP4 blowup again with 49k miles now my CP4 and my Tank Fuel Pump breakdown in same time. More 2 months… | 914.5%ODI 11389489 · 70 miMY BRAND NEW 2021 RAM 3500 LIMITED LONGHORN, SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AT AROUND 70 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON I-84 BETWEEN CALDWELL, ID AND BAKER CITY, OR ON 19 JAN 2021 AROUND 9:00PM. ROADSIDE FAILED TWICE AT GETTING US TOWED TO SAFETY. THE 1ST TOWING COMPANY CALLED TO SAY HE DECLINED THE SERVICE AND WAS SURPRISED THAT THEY BOOKED HIM ANYWAY. THE 2ND ONE INFORMED US THEY HAD TO DECLINE THE SERVICE BECAUSE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WOULD NOT PAY A FAIR PRICE. BY THEN WE, THE TRUCK, AND OUR TRAILER WAITED ON THE INTERSTATE FOR 4 HOURS IN PITCH DARK AND V… | 168.5%ODI 11497149The vehicle had been parked in the street for several hours. I started the vehicle in order to back it into my driveway for the night and then turned it off (total run time for the operation was most likely under a minute from the time the engine was started until it was shut down). The temperature was relatively cool and I did have to wait for the grid heater to cycle before the engine started. I did not notice any signs, warnings, safety indicators, or dash lights to alert me to any possible problems. Upon exiting the truck I detected a ve… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 511.4%ODI 11607643Truck was parked on 5% slope, and transmission shifted into park, and parking brake set. Transmission then made a popping noise, and shifted into reverse, and vehicle started moving backwards. Parking brake failed to hold vehicle. Applied brakes, and shifted into park again, and set parking brake, and it didn't reoccur. | 614.3%ODI 11718760There is a recall for the trailer brake control and trailer wiring for light. I bought the truck to tow my 5th wheel trailer and have travel plans starting in march of this year.. ram has put a stop sale on 450k trucks because of this recall. The dealers are fixing the unsold trucks on the lot before they fix customer vehicles that have already been purchased. All the dealerships in Arizona are telling me it could be 3-6 months before my truck is fixed.. so I can’t safely tow a trailer or go on my trips. So basically I have a 1 ton truck that i… | 414.8%ODI 11709587Trucks DEF Gauge malfunctioning goes from full, to half, to full, to empty, and then warns about going into limp mode. Filled with DEF and still doing it. Took in for repairs, company said they fixed it, but within 3 miles gauge was doing the same thing. This is a hazard as it will put the truck in limp mode. Known issue with many complaints, needs fixed |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | Too few reports for a range | 8,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11219681 · 8,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DOWN A HILL, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM SIXTH TO FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR AS THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AGAIN FOR IT TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTO FARM PRICE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (354 UT-55, PRICE, UT 84501, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND… |
| Service Brakes | Too few reports for a range | 90,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11043241 · 90,000 miBREAKS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. EMERGENCY STOP LUCKY NOT MANY CARS ON THE FREEWAY AT THE TIME. THE HYDRO BREAK BOOSTER WENT OUT. THIS WAS RECALLED ON TRUCKS MANUFACTURED EARLIER IN THE YEAR AND WAS NOT RECALLED FOR THE PRODUCTION DATE OF MY TRUCK. NEARLY CRASHED AT HIGHWAY SPENDS. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 153 complaints · 2023: 14 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | 118 | 153 |
| 2023 | 7 | 12 | 14 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 188 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Power Train | Service Brakes | Steering | Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 11024039IT HAS A DEATH WOBBLE SO BAD MY WIFE JUST ABOUT LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AS WE WHERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES A HOUR. |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 11024039IT HAS A DEATH WOBBLE SO BAD MY WIFE JUST ABOUT LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AS WE WHERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES A HOUR. | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.