10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,345 miles

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2017 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 6 of 7)

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problem #29

May 232019

1500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,539 miles

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

The contact owned a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle made an abnormal revving noise and began to slow down. The contact also stated that the throttle sensor warning indicator began to flash intermittently. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, checked under the hood, and noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. The contact called 911 and the police and fire departments arrived on the scene. The fire was extinguished. Police report number: AL0630200 and fire report number: 0001218 were filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. Carlock Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of tuscaloosa (550 skyland blvd E, tuscaloosa, al 35405, 205-759-4421) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact received an email for NHTSA campaign number: 19V757000 (engine and engine cooling), which was associated with his vehicle after the fire occurred. The failure mileage was 43,539.

- Carrolton, AL, USA

problem #28

Oct 112019

1500

  • 20,000 miles
I have a 2017 Ram 1500 ecodiesel. I was driving down the highway at 70mph when the vehicle suddenly starting making a crazy noise then begin to loose power, I steered the truck onto the shoulder where immediately white smoke starting bellowing from underneath the front and sides of the engine compartment I opened the hood but no flames were visible and it eventually went out. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer and three weeks later they now tell me that the problem is the egr cooler leaking which apparently is a known and dangerous problem.

- Olive Hill, KY, USA

problem #27

Mar 292018

1500

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate past 30 mph. Tri-lives motors (180 state hwy F, branson, mo 65616, (417) 334-7543) diagnosed the vehicle and found code numbers: P0299 (supercharger underboost) and P2459 (diesel particulate filter regeneration frequency). The codes were reset and the master air flow was replaced. The contact was informed to drive the vehicle. After driving 100 miles, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called the same dealer and was informed to drive the vehicle and take it to a nearby dealer if it lost power. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer for diagnostic testing and the same codes appeared. The technician reset the code and informed the contact that there was no remedy. The vehicle was taken to corwin Dodge of springfield (located at 1025 w sunshine St, springfield, mo 65807, (417) 862-9272) for a buyback. A master air sensor was replaced, but the vehicle was still not repaired and remained at the dealer. The contact stated that the failure recurred every month since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to several unknown dealers in different states where the codes were reset; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 58629945. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

- Ozark, MO, USA

problem #26

Sep 172019

1500

  • 37,000 miles

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

My truck has a manufacturing date of 11/17 and only has 37K miles on the truck. Randomly my truck went into a "limp mode" and a check engine light for electronic throttle control service light came on. I was driving down university drive in huntsville, al at roughly 45mph accelerating up a small incline. The 'limp mode' is extremely unsafe and restricts the ability to accelerate or drive at a normal pace. Had this happened on the highway or pulling out (what would normally be safe) into traffic and my ability to accelerate was effected it could have caused serious safety concerns. I take my 13-week old daughter to and from daycare in this truck and it has become unsafe. When taken to the dealer, they originally notated that it was just a software update. I late get a call that the egr cooler had gone out, but would not be covered under warranty. The service advisor told me they had 6 other ecodiesel vehicles in for the same issue in the last week. I called the dealer I bought it from and they had one in the shop in for the same exact problem. I then started doing research and found that the egr cooler is a huge issue for these trucks and fca refuses to address it. I called the fca and they eventually agreed to replace the truck on 'good will' after I paid a deductible. Fca needs to put a recall on these vehicles and fix the egr issues. Now there are reports that the valves are sticking and causing the egr to cause a fire. Purchasing dealer: University cdjr in rome, ga servicing dealer: Landers mclarty cdjr in huntsville,

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #25

Jul 012019

1500

  • 40,000 miles
Noticed at 40K miles there is issue with tie rod ends joints become loose may cause accident reported this to a dealership they trying to brush me off bs that there is issue with rockers and lifters in the engine and exhaust manifold studs are snapping causing exhaust to leak and become louder that's a emission issue also

- Elmont, NY, USA

problem #24

Sep 292017

1500

  • 500 miles
When the vehicle is cold the engine has a significant power lag and 'dead pedal' when you accelerate from a stop. It creates a significant risk as there is no power to accelerate and avoid oncoming cars or dangerous situations. Oven when pedal is all the way depressed the vehicle fails to accelerate.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #23

Jun 022019

1500

  • 50,000 miles

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

After ECM reflash, now the vehicle will not accelerate for 3 seconds with engine cold. No power until delay time has passed then itll accel. Once engine is at operating temp it drives normally. This only started since the latest ECM and tcm reflashes were performed.

- Whitesboro, TX, USA

problem #22

Aug 212019

1500

  • 300 miles
Truck still under warenty has less than 13,000 miles. 7 different times car won't start. Have had to get it towed to dealership 3-4 times. Each time it's repaired a different electrical computer code is stated as the problem. This has happened in parking lots, our driveway and at a light (car would not go)! very dangerous. Started to happen 3 months after we bought the truck. Happens every 30-60 days.

- Crystal Bay, NV, USA

problem #21

May 022018

1500

  • 5,334 miles
Concern #1: intermittently, upon initial start up, the engine makes a loud clattering noise as if it has no oil in it. The dealership was able to duplicate the concern once but it is not bad enough to repair. Concern #2: while coming to a slow rolling stop (as if coming to a known stop sign) there is a hard bang/clunk just before getting to a complete stop, it feels like you are being hit in the rear by another car. As you slowly accelerate it bangs/clunks again hard. The bang can be felt and heard, and only happens on slow stops, not when you have to stop quickly. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for the third time regarding this same concern. The dealership reprogrammed the transmission and a transmission valve body was replaced but it has not fixed the concern. This bang is so bad that it is hard that I fear driving it in stop and go traffic.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #20

Feb 132019

1500

  • 5,000 miles
Timing cover oil leak. Timing cover leaked oil even after multi attempts to correct problem. Their solution is to put more rtv on the timing cover and reassemble. Does not fix problem.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #19

Aug 022019

1500

  • 39,700 miles

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

Fuel sensor has failed at 42000 miles while in motion. Lifters have made bad noise since new, dealership has replace lifters but noise is still there intermittently while sitting still on start

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #18

Nov 302017

1500

  • 252,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and restart the vehicle without an issue. The contact called multiple unknown local dealers regarding the failure and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 252,000.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #17

Jun 062019

1500

  • 22,000 miles
Multiple episodes of vehicle codes disabling truck, all related to 'service electronic throttle control' message. This has caused loss off power with vehicle stalling on mountain highway, major safety issue. Other times vehicle has scary delay in throttle response causing nerve wracking moments trying to merge or operate vehicle safely. Vehicle purchased new, problems began with only 1500 miles on vehicle. Four times to dealer for service hasn't resolved issue.

- Scotts Valley, CA, USA

problem #16

May 302019

1500 6-cyl

  • 22,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500 cargo van low. The contact stated that while parked at a parking lot with the vehicle turned off, without warning a couple of hours later the vehicle was up in flames. The contact at that time was inside the vehicle sleeping and was woken by the explosion of the windshield. Which made the contact jump out the vehicle causing the contact to injured his right knee. No police report was made. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. No medical attention was contacted. There was a fire report made. The vehicle was towed by a independent towing company to a lot. The contact stated that 5 days before he had a dealer change his oil. The dealer bruce Chevrolet collision center 1084 sw oak St, hillsboro, or 97123 (503)-619-8349 was made aware of the failure but no informed the contact to contact Dodge manufacturer for further assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000., oil change was only a week old. Ck. consumer stated the driver side headlight went out back in November, this is the only open hood picture I had. The flames I saw flickering just off center of the engine. Between the wipers coming through the same grill on the top. Just a few inches near the passenger side of the engine. Just before the windshield exploded and I jumped our of the inferno. Like that little white thing... on the engine. The fire destroyed everything. Consumer stated this was not a crash as my vehicle fought fire while sitting cold for 8 hours prior to the mysterious fire in the engine section. This was only a fire. No crash caused this. Dodge/parts caused this.

- Conelius, OR, USA

problem #15

May 212019

1500

  • 61,000 miles
At approximately 6100 miles noted engine ticking noise only on cold start up. Took to dealer for repair and they found a number of broken exhaust manifold bolts (they replaced 9 of them). According to Dodge forums and the Dodge dealership this apparently is a common problem with Ram semi engines.

- Boerne, TX, USA

problem #14

May 052019

1500

  • 41,000 miles
Sluggish turbo, then flashes throttle cable, engine light, lightning bolt light came on, them total loss of speed and power. The sluggish turbo has been an issue and this all happened while leaving out church parking lot heading home. It is at seth wadleys in pauls valley, ok as I type this awaiting if my extended warranty will pay for this! was told this was is a issue with the eco diesels and a recall was just sent out for models up to '16. Leaving my '17 with the same issue out!

- Foster, OK, USA

problem #13

Apr 032019

1500

  • 36,000 miles
Vehicle will start and rev up high and then immediately shutdown or will be driving and vehicle will shut down and lock everything up causing vehicle to slide. The vehicle was sent back to dealership to have the problem fixed but is still doing the same thing.

- Humphrey, AR, USA

problem #12

Mar 052019

1500

  • 29,650 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, there was a knocking noise coming from the front passenger side of the motor. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was later taken to susquehanna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (located at 950 hellam St, wrightsville, pa 17368, (717) 401-4005) where it was diagnosed that the lifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,650.

- Mt. Wolf, PA, USA

problem #11

Jan 152019

1500

  • 80,000 miles
The lifters in my 3.6 liter Ram 1500 are bad at 80000 miles. This is the same problem reported with this engine in 2011-2013 Dodge vehicles. Dodge knows this is still a problem because they lowered the powertrain warranty from 100000 miles to 60000 miles. They have not fixed the issues with the 3.6 liter engine. They need to be investigated and made to make appropriate repairs.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #10

Dec 072018

1500

  • 17,000 miles
Engine noise when starting after sitting overnight

- Roseville, MI, USA

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