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The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the check engine and the service shifter warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated she had experienced the failure twice. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the shifter to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
The recall W58. The tone ring failed and my truck shut off on highway. Dealer said I have to pay for the repair. They state that they only do the software upgrade and no mechanical repairs. How is it possible that they won-??t pay for a damage they know will happen" What is the purpose of a recall if it doesn-??t fix the problem"
Driving down the interstate at normal speed 60mph. There was a loud pop and white smoke, I pulled over and the drive shaft had broke loose, the u joint broke and cracked my transfer case. Dodge has a very bad problem in these year model with this same issue.
I backup a long side a dumpster and put in park, got out and all the sudden my truck started moving backwards and just about ran me over. If I would not have had my door open and got cought on the corner of the dumpster, it would have ran me over. So this event ended up ripping my door off, so I got it replaced out of pocket because I thought it way fault but it happened again after that. But this time I cought it in time. I just would like to see if the problem is being addressed or is it still being investigated.
Mins after buying the dodge ram 1500 truck with only 77,000 miles on truck.. The check engine light came on and was locking itself in 4th gear and when returned to dealership they found it was the transmission shifter solenoid which was around a $700 to fix. I told dealership I wanted to return the truck if it was already having major issues but they said It was under 30 day warranty and reassured me that it was a great truck and fixed under warranty. Then in Feb 2022 still under 100,000 miles it started driving rough and in same day I went to get oil change and asked if they could look at the truck. Immediately they said it was deadly to drive any further and said it must be a manufacture defect because not only was the axel broke at less than 100,000 miles but the piece being the intermediate axel shaft was broke as well and needed to be replaced immediately and that this was very rare to have happen on any vehicle this early in milage.This costing us around $1000 to fix in autoshop. Both incidents happened 1st time mins after buying truck in Aug 2021 then second time barely 6 months later and still under 100,000 miles
- Ennice, NC, USA
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Truck automatically goes in neutral while driving and displays message shift to p then desired gear. Other times it says shift to p to start. Happens while driving on highways and roads. No engine light to diagnose problem
The contact owns a 2015 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with her sitting in the passenger-??s side seat, the transmission inadvertently shifted into drive and the vehicle began to rollaway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Action Number: PE16014. The contact stated that while she was preparing to make a turn from a complete stop, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to accelerate to pass another vehicle, the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was shaking and shifting gears erratically. The driver was able to decelerate to avoid an accident. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Manifold bolts have sheared causing exhaust leak while occasionally enters cab area when not in motion. Issue was brought to the attention of dealer on 4 different occasions when under warranty and no repair was made. Ram customer care was contacted now that the power train warranty has expired and no solution was offered. This is a well documented issue and I am concerned about the safety risk.
W58 recall inspection completed. Chrysler states W68 recall does not apply to vehicle because the part affected was not made at or at the time of the part (tone ring on fly wheel) was not at the location or time as others which are eligible for the recall. Initially EGR recall completed with engine light - a few weeks later crank shaft position sensor error code engine light. Crank shaft position sensor was originally inspected - can cause engine to stop or go into limp mode while driving. Truck went into limp mode after pulling out of driveway onto busy street
My 2015 Ram 1500 abruptly downshifted into 4th gear while driving down the road at approximately 50 mph. I immediately pulled off the road and found that the truck was stuck in 4th gear. After some research I've found this is very common with the RAM's and that they had a recall on the newer models for the same issue. If I would have been going around a bend when this occurred, it would have caused an accident. I'm not going to have to spend around $1000 to repair something that is an obvious defect. It's going to cause an accident, or more accidents if nothing is done about it.
Traveled appr. 1/2 mile, 30 mph engine lost power, rattled and clanked like timing was off would hardly move- stalled me on busy 2 lane hwy. Transmission knob locked up, errors reading adjust trailer brake slider- no trailer connected to me. Tried adjusting, allowed me to put in park, could not get back out of park, would not let me shut of engine. It was totally stalled, but running like a clanky train- finally was able to get truck in reverse and back into drive 500 feet behind me. Had no power steering at all. Engine was loping so bad it felt like I had a flat tire. Got the truck in drive - still limited power, no power steering. Got truck up to house safely off road- yellow engine light was on. I was able to get truck in park on selector knob. Shut truck off. Called to make an appt. To get truck in. Tried to start truck and would turn over but will not start. I got notice several months ago of loss of crank position. I called larson Dodge to get it fixed and they said they did not have info on how to fix it yet, to call back after first of year. So here I am. It is very scary to pull onto main 2 lane hwy and totally lose power and control all at the same time. No shoulder on road, can not explain the feeling but it is an awful feeling to be in motion and lose all control of the vehicle. This definitely is dangerous and easily people could die from it if it happened on the freeway or any busy road. Please people be aware of this. This faulty situation could easily cost you and your loved ones and or complete strangers their lives. Not so much by the vehicle itself, but by losing power and control, you can easily get slammed into. I was just waiting to get hit, but a very aware semi truck driver saw I was in trouble and stopped before the opening of the drive to allow me to back up into it. I could not go forward. The control knob would not let me put it in drive.
After getting the fca emissions modification pushed out by Ram/Fiat, I have lost about 20-25% gas mileage and power in the truck. The modification has ruined a great truck. Truck is now dangerous because of a lag and lack of power. Mod was installed in summer of 2019 and truck is now ruined.
My 2015 Ram 1500 shift selenoid pack failed and it seems to be a very common problem or defect in the Ram 1500 of that year. There was a recall issued on newer Ram models for this part but not on this year model. The 2015 Ram have the same same problem with the shift selenoid pack but I don't know if anyone has done any investigation on this factory defect. It is very costly to repair and very common. My car was in motion at a low speed. When the problem occurred. When the selenoid pack failed.it got stuck on 4th gear and it would not go into drive.
2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel crew cab. While driving down the road the vehicle will automatically shift into park. The shift knob lights up all lights and then will shift the transmission into park. All doors are closed and vehicle is in motion. When this happens I have have to turn the shift knob into park sometimes the shift knob will not allow me to turn it to park. Only way to resolve this situation when it occurs is to turn the vehicle ignition off then restart. This happens on a regular basis. Almost caused me to get into an accident numerous times. Also when this occurs the the check engine light and traction control light will come on and stay on. This is very dangerous and could result in an accident.
2015 Ram ecodiesel 80K. While accelerating into a very busy intersection, the truck shut off and all the gauges went crazy. I was able to get out of the way and restart it, however it will not go above 30mph. I brought it home, scanned it, and found that the crank sensor is acting up - the reluctor wheel/sensor now need replaced at a cost of over $1250 ! because the transmission needs removed to replace it. I called the dealer and explained to them about the recall, and what happened. I was told "I'll talk to my manager and get back with you" that has not happened yet. Soooo Chrysler/doge/Ram/Fiat/etc/etc/etc what the heck"?" I had just gotten caught up on all the previous recalls, like when my erg valve split, not to mention your emissions scandal, had it back a month when this happens ! very leary of buying another Dodge/Ram/whatever they are called now...
While driving the shifting is hard and doesn't seem to know which gear it wants to be in at times, when put on obd scan gives P2704 code, have checked plugs, fluid levels, replaced speed sensors, and still giving same problem, also I have tried to have key fobic programed and all it will do is start, will not unlock or lock with correct fobic, gives code for radio frequency hub, I know the recalls have been checked but think they did not take.
Vibration at highway speed. Complained to two different dealerships and was ignored. I am a mechanic with 35+ years experience. I am absolutely certain that the problem is in the driveline and not in the wheels/tires. The vibration causes the truck to eat the tires. I am under 65,000 miles and on the fifth set of tires. Four different brands of tires. I've seen numerous complaints on this issue. I discussed a tsb with the dealership and was ignored again. After having my transmission repaired at the dealership under warranty, the vibration has gotten worse. I am reasonably certain the vibration causes the transmission problem that I recently had to have repaired under warranty.
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- Sicklerville, NJ, USA