10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,731 miles

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2017 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #6

Jun 012018

1500

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) was received in June of 2018. The local dealer (larry H. miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram boise, 222 auto dr., boise, id) informed the contact that the parts needed to repair the recall were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Eagle, ID, USA

problem #5

Jul 282018

1500 8-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
The cruise control turned itself on, while trying to turn it off the gas accelerated and I was unable to disengage the cruise control. I was unable to control the speed as it kept rising, causing me to go into the ditch striking a 6 ft culvert tile and flipping my vehicle.

- Crandall, GA, USA

problem #4

Jun 232018

1500

  • 11,400 miles
Sometimes the truck won't recognize the key fobs. Truck instrument panel will continue to display key fob has left the vechile and the chime continue to sound even tho I have the key fob in my possession. I can put the vechile in gear and drive but instrument panel will continue to display key fob has left the vechile and the chime won't stop sounding. (I have videos and pictures of this issue). Also when I used the speed control at a steady speed and than use the cruise control to reduce the speed when I come to a complete stop and press the gas pedal again the transmission shift differently. The transmission delay shifting engagement. (there was a recall on my vechile for the cruise control and at the moment my truck is in the dealer getting the recall done, transmission shifting problem looked at and getting the key fob electrical problem fix. Dealer tech is trying to fix the problem. A request was made to corporate engineers for assistants fixing the problem. Dealer and engineers are working together trying to figured the key fob problem.vechicle mileage approximately 11400.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #3

Mar 012017

1500

  • 300 miles

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

When using the cruise control between 30 and 45 mph, when resuming the vehicle will gain up to 10mph over the set speed and the rpms will sit at 4K until cruise control is disengaged. This occurs on inclines, declines and flat surfaces. This has been confirmed by two dealerships on this vehicle. One dealership confirmed it on other 2017 Ram 1500S with 3.6L engine. Fca us llc states that this is "as designed".

- Bloomington, MN, USA

problem #2

Jan 052018

1500 6-cyl

  • 92,003 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. When the temperature was below 30 degrees, the rpms increased to approximately 1,100 without warning. The vehicle was taken to russell barnett Ford (4055 tullahoma hwy, winchester, tn 37398) where it was diagnosed that the flash system needed to be reset and the throttle body needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer installed an ambient temperature sensor. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: [xxx]. the contact was referred to a resolution team. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 92,003. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #1

Oct 312017

1500

  • 978 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. While traveling approximately 35 mph, the electric throttle control sensor indicator suddenly illuminated and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 55 mph. During the incident, the RPM's continued to rev extremely high and the driver was unable to stop the vehicle when depressing the brake pedal. The driver shifted to neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (baumann automotive in norwalk, oh), but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact indicated that the tow truck driver experienced the same failure when attempting to drive the vehicle onto the flatbed truck. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 978.

- Milan, OH, USA

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