In april , 2020, i contacted the ram dealership because the "service electronic braking system" warning light was coming on intermittently in my truck. It took two months to get an appointment scheduled at which time the truck was diagnosed with a faulty abs hydraulic module. Estimated delivery time for the replacement part was an additional two months which made the truck over the 36000 mile warranty period. An appointment was made to have the part replaced but when i took the vehicle in i was advised there was no mechanic available to do the work. I purchased the part and had it installed by another dealer at a total cost of $986. 86. The exact same problem reoccurred in may, 2022 and the part was replaced at a cost of $882. 01. The problem reoccurred again in april, 2023 and was misdiagnosed as a computer problem which was repaired at a cost of $722. 80. A new hydraulic module was then ordered to actually fix the problem and here it is a year later and there is still no firm delivery date available. The alarm and warning light flash almost constantly. We have had three close calls in the rain due to the failure of the abs system and at this point i feel the vehicle is unsafe to drive. In addition to the abs system malfunctioning, this problem also makes the cruise control inoperable. Recently the right front brake has begun to chatter making the vehicle pull to the right.
The contact owns a 2020 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40-45 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, jerked and stalled. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart, but sputtered. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and continued driving; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the turbocharger had failed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the turbocharger and the harness were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the occupant classification system (ocs) sensor and the electronic throttle body had failed. An unknown repair was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the ocs sensor and the electronic throttle body were replaced. Additionally, there was water leaking inside the vehicle through the third brake light, and the dealer repaired the third brake light. The contact stated that the check engine warning light later illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the ram air dam system had failed. The dealer cleared the codes; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened; however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 34,115.
Defective headlamps. Excessive moisture builds up in housing effecting performance of lights in evening. Was stopped by dps for having bad headlamps. Dealership says it normal, no its not. It's very unsafe to drive at night with moisture in lamps. Had it looked at or inspected by independent shop and dps. My safety is at risk for you can't see at night with all the moisture in lamps. This is a common problem with ram 1500 all over the internet.
Out driving and power steering stopped working making it very difficult to turn the steering wheel especially on slow turns. Having it in the repair shop tomorrow to see what issues and cost to fix.
The contact owns a 2011 ram1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17v821000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the dealer had confirmed that parts were ordered; however, when the vehicle was brought into the dealer for the recall repair, the contact was informed that parts had not been ordered. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Since i purchased the vehicle it's been in the dealership for repairs unacceptable
The contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, or while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact s also smelling exhaust odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and found many similar failures with exhaust fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 75,500.
While sitting at a stop right, the truck unexpectedly revved to full throttle. I stood on the brakes, shifted to neutral and turned it off.
The abs pump motor control circuit has an electrical failure. The truck's safety is at risk of incident without the help of the abs system. The problem is persistent as the abs warning lamp and service electronic brake system message pops up every time the brake is applied. The dealership recommends the part be replaced.
The contact owns a 2018 ram 2500. The contact stated that prior to owning the vehicle, the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 19v021000 (steering). The remedy for the recall called for the dealer to check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly, or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve. The contact recently took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a wheel alignment and was informed that the alignment could not be performed due to the welding of the drag link. The contact was informed that the drag link would have to be cut to perform the wheel alignment. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was recommended that the drag link be replaced; however, the manufacturer refused to cover the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.