Tipm module not working. 2012 Dodge Ram with only 34000 miles.

- Reno, NV, USA

During 2014/2015 the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 would fail to start intermittently especially on colder days. During January of 2015 the problem became more common on a daily basis and would take 10-15 times to start the vehicle. The vehicle was take to Dodge under warranty for repair multiple times and according to Dodge the starter was replaced and the vehicle would start. After obtaining the vehicle from the Dodge repair shop the left head light began to go on and off intermittently. The vehicle was again taking to the Dodge service shop for repair under warranty. Dodge indicated that it was a faulty tipm and that it was replaced and that the left headlight should work appropriately. After obtaining the truck once again the check engine light came on and returned to the Dodge shop where they indicated that it was the transmission sensor which was replaced. Several months later the driver's headlight began to go on and off intermittently while driving and sitting still. The Dodge was returned to the Dodge repair shop who stated that the previous repair was done under warranty and since the vehicle is no longer under warranty they would not cover any repairs even thought they have a 24 month part policy for repairs paid for by the customer. Suspected to be a tipm issue.

- Eagle, ID, USA

Exhaust leak right passenger side of engine allowing exhaust fumes to enter passenger cabin.

- Edwardsville, KS, USA

2012 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electronic throttle control issues. The consumer stated he lost all power to the vehicle and went off the road. It was determined the electronic throttle control was bad. Updated 10/22/15.

- Waquoit, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle lost all power and the vehicle began coasting. The contact stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop the vehicle was able to restart after about thirty minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

- Keller, TX, USA

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab 4X4, would stall when driving at slower speeds around 10-20 mph like when in a traffic jam, ,(happened to me and interstate 75) happened to me on interstate 75) it will even stall when idling just parked or sitting at a red light, not all the time just out of the blue, you wait 5/10 minutes starts back up like nothing ever was wrong, ,,took it in to the local dealer 3 times about to be the 4th, ,, the 1st time they (dealer) couldnt find anything wrong"?" 2nd time they (dealer) said it was the ignition control module and had to reset the keys, , a week later same thing called the dealer and informed them they told me to try the other key it seems to work fine for almost a year now but right back to the same thing stalling at lower speeds or just idling when you try to start it, it's almost like the ignition is stuck"? you wait 5/10 minutes starts up like nothing ever was wrong ???" it could be dangerous if it stalls out on the highway

- Erie, MI, USA

Getting off the freeway I let go of the gas pedal to coast to a complete stop. Without warning the truck shut off in the middle of the off ramp. Starts right up but makes a noise as if you were starting a cold diesel engine. It's happened 5 times in the last 2 months and the dealer could find or fix the issue.

- Ventura, CA, USA

At about 18000 miles on vehicle it suddenly stalled. Throttle body control light came on, RPM dropped to almost zero. Pumping gas pedal had no effect. Condition lasted about 15 to 25 seconds. Took truck to dealer and was informed it needed a throttle body software update. This was done. Also was performed again later. The stalling is intermittent some times not happening for weeks then again it will happen up to 3 times in a week.bit once stalled on my lady as she was crossing an intersection. Vehicle now has 77000 miles on odometer. I thought this just a hassle until about three weeks ago. As I was merging on to the interstate at about 65 mph in front of a big truck the vehicle stalled for a long period. The big rig was within a very few feet of my vehicle before engine started running again. Needless to say this scared me big time. This was when I started to look for someone to be in my corner on this vehicle has been serviced by Dodge dealership regularly since new. Each time I have reported stalls and at one time had a case opened with Chrysler. I am told they find nothing and they only have my word this is happening. This from dealer and Chrysler

- El Cajon, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 8/27/15

- Vista , CA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Sparks , NV, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Yakima, WA, USA

Upon selecting transmission "D" option instrument panel indicated "6", drove to barn for horse feed. Needing to back up to fence, to disperse feed, transmisson selection of "R" was necessary. Using the brake pedal to regulate speed and no usage of accelerator pedal (as automatic transmisson vehicles will generally motivate when gear selection is initiated) "sudden acceleration" occurred causing damage to tailgate which was down. Brake pedal was pressed and vehicle was stopped. With brake pedal depressed transmisson selection "D" was initiated, in order to investigate damage, and once again with brake pedal used to regulate speed and no usage of accelerator pedal "sudden acceleration" was again encountered. Brake pedal was again depressed which stopped vehicle. No further occurrances were encountered that day. Weather was sunny and cool, high 40's, with dry conditions.

- Tonasket, WA, USA

Brakes mushy, go all way to floor, need to be pumped before each stop. Bad cold start engine noise could make engine stop working according to Chrysler repair bulletin. Chrysler refused to repair either defect - brake light flashes and stays on much longer due to pumping and need for constant pedal action. According to on-line search the above defects are common in Dodge Ram - Chrysler refusing to repair - claims "brakes working normally" - please advise what to do. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Ridgefield, WA, USA

Tried to start truck - dead jumped battery - went and bought a new battery truck ran fine during the day - went out next morning - truck would try to turn over but wouldn't start- took it to dealer- dealer said to diagnose would be $ 130 dollars paid for that- they said that the battery was not hooked up correctly they fixed it- took truck home- tried to start it the next morning.. same thing won't turn over- will crank but won't turn over- called dealer he said bring it in - now they say that the sending unit in the gas tank is bad - $ 750 to fix - installed new unit paid the bill brought truck home last night this morning truck won't start- tried calling dealer no answer-left message-no call back...

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Engine idle spiked and dropped in rush hour stop and go traffic until the truck eventually stalled. I placed the truck in park and tried restarting. The "electronic throttle control" light illuminated in the dash. I turned the truck off and tried restarting. The starter turned over but the truck acted as if an element needed for combustion was missing. I turned my hazards on--as traffic was clearing around me. I tried starting the truck a dozen times before calling 911 (since I was in the middle of an interstate hwy). I texted a friend who said try starting with the accelerator pedal fully depressed--the truck started, but then went right back to spiking idle and the engine died again. At this time traffic was speeding by so fast on both sides that I could not exit the vehicle. State patrol came to push me to the shoulder. Truck started again on the shoulder after several attempts and I managed to move it about 50 feet before it died again. Had truck towed to nearest dealership where they informed me it may take up to 2 weeks before they can diagnose my truck. Still under warranty. Second time this has happened with this vehicle in 6 weeks. First time dealership drove truck 84 miles and returned it with a note saying they could not replicate the problem.

- Duvall, WA, USA

The contact owns 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that driver's side engine exhaust manifold made a loud ticking noise while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was advised that the driver side manifold bolt was fractured. The driver's side manifold bolt was replaced however the passenger's side manifold bolt later exhibited the same failure. The passenger side manifold bolt was not replaced. The manufacturer advised the contact that the warranty was expired and denied assistance with the repair. The failure and current mileage was 57,890.

- Peoria , IL, USA

I was driving my sons 2012 Ram 1500 4X4 crew cab with less than 20K on the odometer back from Texas to North Carolina. I fell asleep at the wheel and we ran into a portable tow behind highway construction sign, bounced off a guard rail and then rolled several times down the freeway embankment on I-20 in tuscaloosa Alabama. Not one of the 6 airbags in the vehicle deployed. Luckily my son and his two daughters escaped practically injury free, with only minor abrasions, however I took a beating to the head and am still out of work 1 month later due to head/concussion injury. None of the side curtain airbags, side impact or frontal impact airbags deployed. I do have pictures of the truck, which was totaled, to validate this. I also have a copy of the police report stating none of the airbags deployed. What should I do" and who else should I contact"

- Butner, NC, USA

The truck was parked the night before at approximately 7:15pm and at approximately 2:30am my wife woke to something popping outside and her 2012 Ram was outside on fire. It caught my 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 on fire also, and eventually burnt our home down.

- Saint Robert, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle engaged in economy or multiple displacement mode, the vehicle would violently vibrate followed by a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the software needed to be updated however, an update was not available. The dealer later notified the contact that the vibration was a normal function of the vehicle's design. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 1 and the current mileage was 3,000.

- Lynnville, IA, USA