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.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While the driver was making a left turn into a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the driver had to remove the key from the ignition switch in order for the vehicle to stop. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to parkway Chrysler (located at 21560 hall rd, clinton township, mi 48038). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000....updated 11/15/17 updated 11/28/2017
My truck rolled back about 6 ft in my drive way while it was parked about 20 minutes after getting out the truck. I moved the truck back and about 20 minutes later it rolled back 4 ft. I then moved it again and put the parking break on with no movement my driveway has a small incline around 3-4%.
My 2016 Ram 1500 big horn crew cab 4X4 rolled away after being parked. It had been parked for about 3 minutes then I heard a loud screeching noise, turned around as my truck started to roll and jerk down the driveway which has a slight incline. I was able to get to my truck and stop it before it hit the parked car on the other side of the road. I took my truck to the dealership, they kept it for 2 days and I was told that there were no codes recorded on the truck and that they couldn't duplicate the roll away. I have only had my truck for 6 weeks and it has less than 1200 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact noticed an abnormal odor due to the braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tires needed to be balanced and the brake rotors showed excessive wear. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 250.
Dodge Ram 1500 was designed with the rear brake line which is positioned such that the rear brake line will be cut if chains or snow cables are installed on the vehicle. The dealer stated this is a known issue; however, there is no fix. The are refusing to repair the vehicle making it unsafe to use in areas where it could snow.
- Irvine, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the brake system failed. While parking the vehicle, the brake pedal stuck to the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and found brake fluid on the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 900. Updated 11/08/16 the consumer stated vehicle was towed to dealer, who stated the brake line was improperly installed too close to the rotor.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph and towing a camper, the brake controller computer failed and the brakes detached warning indicator illuminated. The headlights were turned on and the automatic braking system engaged without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake controller computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The brake booster is bleeding down; when you part the vehicle for 24 hours, the first time you step on the brake pedal there is no power assist. Once the engine starts, the boost will return. The dealer states that they have 4 other vehicles on their lot that have this same condition, so they state that it is "normal operation". this isn't consistent behavior with other vehicles as the booster shouldn't bleed down. I'm concerned of a loss of power assisted braking.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake line needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 450.
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- Macomb, MI, USA