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Engine light came on along with the service electronic throttle control indicator. Truck would not shift out of 1st gear; 3000 rpms, will not go over 25/30 mph. This was on vehicle start; can't drive it. It is in my garage. May need to be towed to service
Catastrophic exhaust gas record valve (egr) and egr cooler failures which resulted in plastic intake manifold failure. Egr cooler severely plugged with soot/carbon well below mileage period of federal emissions warranty. No specified service requirements for this egr system. Damage resulted in substantial loss of power, unable to maintain minimum speed on interstate 85 when intake manifold failure occurred. Visible black smoke/soot was being emitted from exhaust under acceleration during this failure, clearly not in compliance with emissions standards.
At a red light engine ideal went from 800 RPM to 1500 RPM then back to 800 RPM.after green light started to drive then the electronic throttle light came on. Uncontrolled acceleration of the truck happen could not shut the engine off or get the transmission out of drive had to brake very hard and apply parking brake to stop the truck. Had the warning light for electric throttle on the panel finally the light went out and the throttle respond normally. Headed home when the same happen again with same results nearly had a accident from this. Then the light went out with temporary lost of brakes and control of the truck.then the throttle responded normally until I got home and but the truck into park the warning light came on engine RPM accelerated to 2500 RPM until I could turn the engine off.
2014 Ram eco diesel, fails to properly accelerate, sometime acting as if it is stuck in high gear. Total lack of throttle response. Problem is random and began after P0401, P1296 & 1297 cel codes were set. Creates substantial risk when crossing intersections.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact lifted the hood and noticed that the fuel line leaked fuel onto the engine profusely. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 21,165.
- Bismark, ND, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. While parked at night, the contact stated that the vehicle was unoccupied and a loud unusual noise emitted from underneath the hood. The failure recurred sporadically at any given time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer eight times for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to locate the failure. On the third visit, the dealer was able to duplicate the failure however, there was no solution and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.
Oil filler housing.. my oil filler housing cracked and caused a major oil leak and caused oil to cover everything on my engine took it to the dealer to be servifed and was told it's a common problem but isn't covered under warranty. The amount of oil that leaked everywhere could have cause a major fire.
Received notice on 9/3/2015 about exhaust high frequency decoupler and notice on 10/9/2015 for battery wire harness. The dealer says they don't have parts. I received another notice on 1/20/2016 for same two problems. Dealer says they have no parts. Its been seven months and no word on parts.
On February 23 my Ram 1500 eco diesel had a catastrophic bottom end engine failure while driving on the parkway at highway speed, breaking the crankshaft and sending a connecting rod through the engine block spilling engine oil onto the road and onto the tires. When I checked the ram1500.com diesel forum there are many more people that had a similar failure on trucks with less mileage than mine. I'm hoping to find out how many 1500 eco diesels were sold and how many have had a engine failure. Thank you for your time.
The engine, a 5.7-liter V8, shuts down intermittently, usually when coming to a stop on city streets. This has happened approximately 25 to 30 times since the vehicle had just a few hundred miles, to today at approximately 35,000 miles. The dealer has not been able to diagnose or correct the problem. Often I am not aware the engine has shut down, as powered items such as the radio continue to operate normally. I become aware of the issue only when I try to accelerate and there is no response and I then notice a flashing light next to the "D" on the gear selector knob. Although this issue has largely been just an annoyance, since it usually occurs at stop signs and traffic lights, there was one instance when it occurred at high speed on a freeway as I was preparing to exit. The engine shut down as I was driving in the far-right lane, causing a sudden loss of speed in front of a big rig, which had no warning because it was not a deliberate action and my brake lights hadn't been activated. I was close enough to the off-ramp to coast off the freeway, but the big rig came dangerously close to rear-ending my vehicle. It is this incident, more than anything else, that prompted me to file this complaint, since it was not only extremely dangerous, but the problem that led to it will likely persist because there does not appear to be any identified repair or corrective action I can take.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the service engine warning light and various other warning lights randomly flashed several times. The contact also experienced a drastic reduction in speed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times for various repairs and they were not able to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 4,000.
I found out about a recall by fca that my 2014 Dodge Ram ecodiesel has a problem with the exhaust dampener. This is after I started researching the smell of exhaust fumes in the can when using the vehicles heat. I took my vehicle into the Dodge dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership stated that fca is only sending the repair parts in batches and cannot be ordered directly from fca. This means I must wait until they are in-stock at the dealership to have the problem repaired. I contacted Ram customer service. Ram customer service stated that the part shipping issue is known but the 'smell' is not considered a safety issue. I told them that the smell of exhaust is distinct and obvious. They still argued this is not a safety issue as their own tests demonstrate that the levels of exhaust do not pose a safety threat--they would not respond when I stated it is a health threat. At this time I still cannot get this exhaust fume problem fixed under fca's own recall since fca has made the repair parts availability limited since fca only ships the parts in batches not based on the need of the customers. The exhaust fumes have caused me two migraines and several normal headaches when using the heat on long drives (distances over 30 miles or driving times over one hour). The fca recall is 'R04'.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 80 mph, there was an abnormal odor of rubber and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. While attempting to park the vehicle, the engine seized and the electronic throttle control illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V459000 (air bags) and 15V517000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were not available. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
We purchased a brand new Ram 1500 February 27, 2015. We've been having the same on going problem with the vehicle since we purchased this vehicle. We brought it to the dealerships attention on several occasions and have been told the same thing every time which is "yes we acknowledge the problem is their however there is still no fix ".this has been going on for over 6 months. When you bring the vehicle. To a complete stop, it jumps or shifts as if it's trying to jump into another gear. When you try to drive off in the vehicle the vehicle gives a hesitation like it's trying to go into a higher gear before you even pull off. On top of this the vehicle currently have 3 recalls on it. We should not be experiencing this with a brand new truck. We've contacted the dealership several times regarding this issue but we're not getting any results. They just keep saying we're aware of the problem but there is stilll not a fix. We do not feel safe driving this vehicle and would like to see some results! we've been getting the same results for the past 6 or 7 months and have decided to contact NHTSA, hoping to get some results.
Catastrophic engine failure @ 39,000 km. Engine replaced by fcc. Catastrophic engine failure again @ 58,000 km less than 20,000 km since original engine replaced. Both times while driving on highway and had to take evasive measures to get off highway safely.
The computer malfunctioned I.e. satelleite radio malfunctioned folowed by an electric smell. The transmission jumps from R to P and D to P at slow speeds.
You will be driving up an incline, not a steep on. The engine starts missing like it needs a tune up. It'a noticeable miss. We have another problem with the dash screen. The screen in the middle that tells you your mileage. It will start going in and out. Mostly, it blacks out. We have mentioned this to Dodge garage and they tweeked the screen but, it still does it, they also, tweeked the engine. Theyn still do the same thing. I, M worried that we'll be going down the road and the truck will suddenly stop in the middle of the road.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was coasting downhill, the vehicle lunged forward and decreased in speed. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and decreased in speed independently. The rpms increased to 2,500-3,000 before the vehicle decreased in speed independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
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- Combined Locks, WI, USA