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Front gas tank frame bracket rusted away and gas tank tilted down on front of tank. 2009 through 2012 models recalled for this identical problem. Dealer tells me my 2014 not covered under recall. I have same problem that was recalled two years before.
While I was driving my wife and I heard a sound that was similar to a ratchet strap being run over while attached to a vehicle. Once in my drive way I began to inspect what the noise could have been. After looking underneath my truck I could see my GAS TANK hanging at almost a 45 degree angle. I crawled underneath to see what had happened and found that 1 of 2 fuel tank straps had been ripped out of the frame of the truck. It wasn-??t until later that I found a 12 year unlimited mile warranty was available. After speaking to a Ram dealer they informed me that ONLY the fuel straps were covered under the warranty and NONE of the damages that occur from their flawed and failed design are covered under that and if I want it covered then I would have to file a claim with my insurance. Keep in mind the fuel strap itself is only 50$ and that is all that will be covered, not the tank itself, fuel neck, gas lines, or any component of the evap system. So because Ram does not want to pay now I have to and I almost paid in full with my life and my wife-??s. I encourage others to keep an eye on this so you don-??t fall victim to this scam. It-??s nice to know that for almost loosing my life and that of my wife Ram will only cover 50$. How much is your life worth?
Suspension is air ride and is defected. It stops working and makes the truck bounce with any disturbance/bump on the road. Truck sways from side to side. Have had to replace the front axles/joints and the front end alignment. The mechanic stated that something was welded (that shouldn't have been) probably was caused because of the suspension. Every now and again the warning message "service suspension" comes on but not every time it happens. I haven't had the money to have it inspected because I put a lot down on the vehicle and to have the front end repaired. Our insurance wouldn't cover the claim.
Fuel Tank Hanger Broke. The fuel tank was hanging. Repair person confirmed the frame had rotted, and the mounting bracket was not good. Fuel tank needed to be removed and the new bracket was installed and the fuel tank reinstalled. Safety was at risk - fire/explosion hazard. Contacted the Dodge dealer and was unable to secure an appointment for two weeks. This was unacceptable. First noticed problem on 03/03/22. Repair taken place on 03/07/22. Located a recall for this exact problem on 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks - my exact model. My truck is a 2014 with only 103360 miles. This issue on new models of the Dodge Ram 1500 after 2012 should be investigated and repairs should be reimbursed to truck owners who have been forced to make repairs - especially when the dealer could not accommodate with an appointment.
- Freehold, NJ, USA
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February of 2019 I was driving my 2014 Ram 1500 3.6liter 4X4 to work. When coming down an on ramp my vehicle would not turn back to the right. I had to muscle the steering to try and turn right before causing an accident. The steering suddenly turned right sharply sending my vehicle hard right into the ditch. There was no warning lights or maintance warning lights on the dash. I was accelerating when all of this happened and let off once the truck refused to respond. The fact that later models are being addressed and yet 2014 owners are reporting the issue as well is pure neglect.
I have had a lot of rust coming from the inside out I had 3 sets of running boards my right fender my hood and now my left fender is rust from inside out it seams to much rust and I would like it repaired at no charge [xxx] my VIN information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Vehicle was registered in park when exiting. Small child got into vehicle, started it, and pulled the shift lever all the way down into drive without needing to press the brake. Vehicle went forward 8 feet into exterior garage corner causing extensive damage to the structure it collided into. Homeowners insurance claim was filed adjustments to come with claim at a later date, no injuries, related to recall number 17V-821.
At all four roof corners there is a leak that occurs during a rain storm. The issue with this is windows get a moisture issue and impairs vission while driving also creates a mildew issue. This condition happens when it rains, while driving or sitting motionless. Road surface doesn't matter.
I have notifications of these various recalls and have tried to get these corrected or at least checked out at the dealership where I purchased my truck. First I was told that appointments were now required. Then I was advised that 1st come/1st served was now required and full schedules are usual. Now I received another notification. I care for my Ram, but my time is also important.
The assist handle has a leak when rains hard. Removed to see where it is leaking and there is an airbag there. It also leaks all over the floor that can eventually lead to structural issues
As previous recall on same model of trucks, the leak issue on the rear window or third brake is still present due to the sealant wearing off and not stopping rain from entering the cab and ruining upholstery, and eventually promoting rust from inside the cab. The vehicle can be stationary or in motion
After car wash or rain area under rear seat has water in it I have removed rear seat and rear cab liner and found that the exhauster-bodyside aperture - mopar (68157351ad) I have called fci more then 1 time and nothing. This has been reported from 6 months of me owning the truck
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. Upon inspecting the bed floor of the tailgate area, there were several separated seams in the bed panels. The cause of the separations was not diagnosed. The local dealer (C.H. goss of South burlington, Vermont) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Friday 6/2/17 night we received a lot of rain here in princeton, tx. The next morning I got in my pickup and noticed that the headliner was completely soaked. I checked under the back seat of my pickup and noticed that water had pooled underneath in the storage compartments as well. All of my windows were up and doors completely shut, so I knew it was nothing I did. I checked online and found a ton of threads in forums that pinpointed the culprit as being my third brake light on my cab. Apparently the seal on this fixture is sub-par and will warp and cause a gap in between the cab and the fixture itself. This is a very well documented issue affecting thousands of Ram owners.
2012 to present Ram 1500 and other model Ram pickups have a defect in the roof seam sealing system allowing water to intrude through the roof at the rear of the headliner. Water enters the roof at one or both corners and soaks the side curtain airbags and airbag wiring harness. Today I checked and my side curtain airbags and wiring were soaked due to this leaking issue. I am fixing mine immediately on my to prevent serious injury or death due to corrosion or shorting of the wiring and water soaked airbags causing them to either deploy unexpectedly or not deploy during a crash. Dealers are declining to make the repair indicating it is a cosmetic issue and vehicle owners must pay to have it fixed. This should be an immediate recall due to the high risks of serious injury and death if the airbags deploy unexpectedly on a rear passenger or worse a child and in the event of a crash, not deploy at all or deploy improperly due to being wet and/or electrical short issues. The water comes in at the roof where the rubber strips are meant to seal the roof front to back but there is still small holes that aren't sealed causing the water to get in.
I had a air bad recall regarding the side airbags that I had fixed at adams automotive of annapolis and then on 5/07/14 I was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident due to the side curtain airbags deploying while I was driving. After the collision involving 6 cars when my side airbags deployed, none of the other front airbags deployed when they should have because of how bad the front impact was. I was injured very badly due to this and am possibly being held responsible for the accident until Chrysler can confirm this is a big issue regarding the Ram pickups! luckily there was no severe injuries but I now have lumbar back injuries and left shoulder injuries, not including what happened to others involved. Do I need to hire an attorney?..updated 09/14/17
Several months ago I noticed that under the rear passenger side seat was wet. Initially I believed that something had spilled. Approximately one year after I purchased my new Ram 1500 I noticed that it began to smell like mildew after it rained. Yesterday I noticed that several documents on rear passenger side seat were soaked after it had rained. I then noticed several liquid droplets on my seat and the the corner of the roof above the seat was wet. I researched this issue and noticed that several people have had this issue. Some that have resolved the issue have advised that the leak is reportedly coming from the rear brake light on the cab above the rear window. After reading this my wife and I checked that brake light and discovered that it was not functioning. It is reasonable to believe that this is where the water is entering into the cab. I have only noticed the leak after the vehicle has been stationary after it has rained. With the rain rending the rear brake light non-funtional I believe that the water has damaged the wires making this fire hazard and most certainly a safety issue.
Water leakin from outside to inside cab from cad vent located behind rear seat. Water pools under rear seat. Service air bag system shows on display ever sense dealer serviced vehicle for a recall on airbags ABS often on a place itself on the freeway at freeway speeds of anywhere from 60 to 70 miles an hour and drops my vehicle speed down to about 40 to 45.
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- Wallins Creek, KY, USA