This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
At 104,000 miles, engine code for cylinder #3 misfire. 16 new plugs and #3 coil pack did not fix the issue. Further testing revealed revealed a bad lifter. Engine overhaul produced a seized roller on the lifter that eventually completely wore a lobe of the camshaft. With the replacement of lifters, camshaft, valve springs, the mechanic shop also replaced 5 broken exhaust manifold bolts (another known problem with 5.7L hemi engine). $4000 later I have a significant engine overhaul on an engine with just 104,000 miles that was just out of warranty. 5W20 mobile 1 synthetic oil used at all oil changes at factory recommended interval, since truck was new.
After towing a boat, the engine died & underwent major warranteed repair in 2016. Also in 2016 the following occured: The ac stopped working, battery was replaced but vehicle has died 3 times since repaired & new battery. My 2007 Ram 1500 quad also lost ac after 5 years. The last time battery died, so did the dealer installed alarm system. It's fine for 2-3 months then dies.
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the timing chain fractured without warning and the engine failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
The lifters on this engines is going bad, im thinking on buying a new Ram but with this bad engine I don't think I want one more. Ram really needs to fix this problem, is very bad you don't know if you engine needs oil when it does this clicking or if is your lifters.
On the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 bighorn, trucks the bolts that secure the manifold to the engine will fail, causing an exhaust leak.. know as the hemi trick. My truck seem to have this issue, and so I started a little research project to find a solution, and in a matter of minuets I found numerous truck owner reporting the same issue. When you try to contact the dealership for resolution, they just pretend that its the first time they ever hear of it. Then offer to fix it for thousands of dollars... when it a know defect in the engine.
Front left axle is seized up on my truck. A tire company was going to put a new hub on for me and they couldn't get the axle to release the hub. On engine my truck is ticking from manifold.
Truck shutting off at random driving down the road needing to restart engine. You hit a bump and truck shuts off very dangerous life treating. Manifold bolts have snapped off into engine. Truck shifts to 4th gear at random causing a jerr and skid of back tires could cause loss of control which could lead to death or injury
My vehicle started acting up a few times when I would go to start the vehicle, the engine would turn over and then stall out. I thought it was strange, but continued to drive it. While driving down an ice and snow packed road in the middle of traffic my vehicle stalled out; lost all power steering, brakes locked up, lights shut off, and I almost ended up rear-ending the car in front of me going 45 mph. I pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to get it started again. Since then I have taken it to the car dealership and they told me the win module needed replaced along with the key fob ($725) that was not covered under my warranty. Upon further investigation I see this is a common problem. I called Chrysler headquarters and they told me that there was nothing they could do about it. This is a serious issue and needs a recall! it has done it several more times while driving. I have no other choice but to drive the vehicle due to it being my only means of Transport. Something needs to be done about this. I've had the truck less than a year.
Truck has 84K miles and suddenly has P0303 code for misfire. Immediately took to mechanic. So far valve and lifter have been replaced, but problem still exhists. Most likely a worn down cam lobe from the bad lifter, so now im without a vehiclefor at least 3 weeks that I still owe 20K on. I cant believe the parts quality and engineering are so poor that this truck doesnt even have 90K on it. To top it off, the manufacturer has stated there are thousands on back order which tells me this is a very very common problem. I have come across many, many complaints stating they have the same exact problem with such low miles and ironically our truck is just out of warranty.
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolts, which secure the exhaust to the cylinder head, fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tipm failed to work correctly resulting in no fuel pressure periodically and without warning. Engine would fail to run. Sometimes it would be ok and then sometimes the engine would not run. Ram said they would have to locate a new tipm. They didnt have one because of alot of these had failed, so theyre in high demand. Why arent these being recalled then??
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact observed an abnormal noise from the vehicle known as the hemi tick. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air intake valve, exhaust manifold, and hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. Updated 01/17/2017
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. When starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal metal noise, following by a hissing sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolt detached and caused the manifold gasket to blow in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,400.
Exhaust manifold bolt broken causing exhaust leaks. Verified by dealer after doing a full inspection after another recall item was fixed. Dealer said that it is common for the 5.7 hemi. Possible exhaust fumes entering driver cab. This is also known as the hemi tick, have been hearing tick for about 1,000 miles, current miles is 32,004. Can hear exhaust leak consistently
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V529000 (steering), 14V635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel), and 15V459000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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