10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 1
Average Mileage:
19,212 miles

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2016 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 6 of 6)

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problem #11

Apr 132017

1500 8-cyl

  • 2,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

MY TRUCK STOPPED RUNNING AND DRIFTED TO A STOP AS I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY. NO WARNING ALERTS WERE POSTED ON THE DASHBOARD NOR ANY AUDIBLE WARNING SOUNDED.THE TRUCK WAS IN DRIVE AT THE TIME AND I WAS STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE TURN AT 5-10 MPH; IT SIMPLY STOPPED RUNNING. I PLACED THE TRUCK IN PARK AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART DESPITE MULTIPLE ROTATIONS OF THE KEYFOB IN THE IGNITION. ULTIMATELY, I REMOVED THE ELECTRONIC KEYFOB FROM THE IGNITION, REINSERTED THE KEYFOB AND THE TRUCK STARTED. A SERVICE AGENT AT RAM DEALER IN BEND, OR SAYS THEY SAW A SIMILAR PROBLEM LAST WEEK. HE INDICATES THE IGNITION MODULE ON THAT TRUCK WAS REPLACED AND KEYFOBS REPROGRAMMED. I HOPE THE PROBLEM WITH THAT TRUCK WAS CORRECTED. MY WIFE AND I WERE FORTUNATE THAT WE WERE NOT STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES AS IT TOOK PERHAPS 30 SECONDS OR MORE TO RESTART. THE TRUCK IS NOW RUNNING WITHOUT A REPETITION OF THIS ISSUE. I AM DRIVING IT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. I HAVE FIRST AVAILABLE SERVICE APPOINTMENT NEXT MONDAY APRIL 25. THE SERVICEMAN READ THE OBDII CODE WHEN I MADE THE APPOINTMENT AND INDICATED A CODE HAD BEEN SET TO THE EFFECT THAT COMMUNICATION WITH THE IGNITION MODULE HAD BEEN LOST. THE SERVICEMAN INDICATED THIS WOULD EXPLAIN THE ENGINE TURNING OFF SPONTANEOUSLY. THIS IS REMINISCENT OF THE GM VEHICLES THAT HAD IGNITION PROBLEMS WITH ASSOCIATED DEATHS. I AM REQUESTING A FORMAL REVIEW OF THIS ISSUE ASAP AS IT CLEARLY MAY CAUSE DEATHS ON THE HIGHWAY. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX]. MY WIFE [XXX] CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX]. THE DEALERSHIP IS SMOLICH MOTORS IN BEND, OREGON 541-389-1177. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Bend, OR, USA

problem #10

Apr 032017

1500

  • miles
Truck proceeding at about 30-35 miles per hr. On a main city street when a car traveled directly in front of it due to its failure to stop at a stop sign on a side street. Front of truck crashed into car. Extensive damage to front of truck resulted. Questioning why no deployment of air bag in this head- on crash. Truck's driver hit steering wheel with forehead and was knocked unconscious for a brief period of time. Neck and hip injuries were likewise sustained. Driver of truck was ambulanced to nearby hospital for tests and observation. Driver of truck was wearing seatbelt at time of collision. Police report not yet available. Accident occurred 4/3/17 in the evening.

- Swanton, MD, USA

problem #9

Dec 162016

1500

  • 9,000 miles
Rotary knob does not indicate that vehicle is not in park. Caused extensive damage to vehicle and garage as it took off after exiting truck. Cannot confirm if the knob was actually turned to park. Main concern is what could have happened if family members, kids, were in the garage. I myself narrowly escaped being pinned against second car in garage that also got hit.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #8

Dec 262016

1500

  • 1,150 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Holly, MI, USA

problem #7

Dec 272016

1500

  • 7,000 miles
The truck was in park and turned on and not moving on a flat surface in a parking garage without the emergency brake engaged. As I attempted to get into the vehicle it started to roll. I am 4'11 and the truck did not have a step. I attempted to climb into the vehicle twice and on the second time I fell to the ground and injured my left knee as I could not get proper footing to get into the truck. My husband was able to stop the truck from the passenger side by getting his foot to the break as the shift knob would not work. *****this is a truck that was rented from budget rental car******

- Conyers, GA, USA

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problem #6

Dec 042016

1500

  • 9,700 miles
I put my truck in park. It was dark out. I stepped out of my vehicle onto the highway to take a picture of the moon. As my feet hit the pavement the truck begin to roll in reverse. I was hit by the driver side door and thrown to the ground. I rolled away from the vehicle before being run over by the tire. The truck continued to go in reverse and I chased after the vehicle pure adrenaline was all that kept me going. I then attempted to jump into the moving vehicle. I was dragged a short distance before pulling myself into the truck cab. I applied the brake bringing the truck to a stop. I looked at the dial shifter and it still said it was in park. I suffered bruising and a decent sized contusion to my right leg and some bruised ribs. I am very fortunate to be agile enough to have escaped worse injuries.

- Old Forge, NY, USA

problem #5

Nov 252016

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. While parked outside the house, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. A report was not filed. The vehicle had not yet been towed to the junk yard. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/26/2017 consumer stated fire started in the engine compartment because that's the only place the fire was when we first noticed it. Updated 7/10/18

- Honeoye Falls, NY, USA

problem #4

Nov 072016

1500

  • 7,000 miles
Had just backed vehicle out from underneath carport at my home, left in driveway, turned off ignition (it was stationary), and went inside my home. A few minutes later, the vehicle started exploding and caught fire. The vehicle burnt up completely, it is a total loss!!!

- Wise, VA, USA

problem #3

May 022016

1500

  • 2,800 miles
Purchased vehicle April 15, 2016. Since this time when shifting from reverse to drive or park to drive transmissions shudders or slips before moving forward. This now also occurs in when shifting to reverse.on several occasions have shifted from park to drive. Transmission will not engage and indicator light on gear selector switch flashes. Have video. Have to replace to park and turn off vehicle and restart to engage transmission. I have had the climate control switch settings on its own. From air conditioning to heat. I have had the speedometer screen start flashing at me while operating on the highway speed that forward or rear park assist is not available. Electric side view mirrors have folded in on their own while operating at highway speeds. On two occasions while in park and running the vehicle has shifted into reverse. All incidents have been witnessed by independent witnesses. The service manager at the dealership has witnessed some of these incidents. Fca is aware of the problem and can't seem to fix. These are all ongoing issues.

- Clyde, OH, USA

problem #2

Apr 142016

1500

  • 6,800 miles
Thursday morning April 14 I got into my truck to go to work. Put my foot on the brake and start the engine. Turned the transmission rotary knob on the dash to R and back out of the garage. The engine was still running and put my foot on the brake to go to P for park. As I was getting out of the truck and taking my foot of the brake pedal. The truck starting moving forward going back into the garage. It pinned me between the inside of the front and the garage door opening. I was able to reach for the knob again to put it back into reverse. It smashed the left front door in and tore the side of garage door opening. I had major bruising on my body. I am very concerned about driving this vehicle due to this issue. I want to be reassured that the vehicle is safe before I drive it again. I have big concerns regarding the rotary design for the transmission knob.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #1

Feb 052016

1500

  • 17 miles
Purchased vehicle following day I look under truck and notice lots of corrosion throughout drive train. I took vehicle back to service department Monday 3 days after we bought truck and district service manager will not fix and items. My concern is corrosion will lead to component failure over time.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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