10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,501 miles

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2018 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 4 of 7)

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problem #70

May 122022

1500

  • miles

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

The 8.4 inch navigation screen in the center cluster. This issue is available for inspection. The touchscreen is delaminating. As this thin film independently pulls itself away from the surface behind it, the screen behaves as though a person is pressing the buttons. This issue has rendered the navigation screen unusable because as soon as one makes a selection on the screen, another and many other selections are pressed immediately thereafter. Currently, the pressure seems to be focused on the Sirius XM selection and so it just continuously is pressed. However, yesterday while leaving work for the day, the screen selected a person from my contact list and placed a phone call, catching me off guard, as I did not initiate the phone call. There is a function to dial 911 on this Uconnect platform and so it is only a matter of time before my pickup decides to contact 911 without my knowledge or need/desire. An unexpected phone call to a contact or let alone 911 emergency dispatch would serve as a distraction to any driver and may lead to a serious accident. The navigation function of the screen is not usable because as soon as one tries to input an address or select a location, the screen makes its own selection. Attempts to correct this are fruitless. If one needs directions to a location, maybe hospital or emergency room (listed as options on the Uconnect platform), this screen is rendered completely unreliable. Also available on the screen is the ability to adjust the climate control. We did experience this on a road trip recently and the screen kept changing our climate selections. Changes made, quite rapidly, between the upper vents, the lower vents, and defrost all while changing the temperature and speed of the air delivered. Imagine driving in 100+ heat and you are unable to maintain a cool interior cab, especially if young children are on board. This Uconnect navigation screen was a selling point but is now a potential dangerous liability.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #69

May 222022

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
My touchscreen has been delaminating over the past year or so and has now begun making random selections when driving. This is extremely distracting as it will often make phone calls on its own. I have not been able to confirm if there is a recall on this particular issue but it appears to be a widespread issue. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #68

May 182022

1500

  • miles
Touch screen that displays the rearview reverse camera overheats and is separating the digitizer from the glass causing the display to go off. Went to the dealership in Columbia IL. And they confirmed the issue, but would not fix the problem under warranty and charged a diagnostic fee for doing nothing more than agreeing that the touchscreen is overheating and the display is separating.

- Roxana, IL, USA

problem #67

May 012021

1500

  • miles

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

The UCONNECT 8.4 screen has delaminated and phantom touches constantly. I the phantom touches have caused several distractions to include turning on the rear view camera, adjusting the climate control settings, and calling people if a phone is connected. I have had almost two accidents caused by the distractions that this issue has caused while driving and been pulled over for using a cell phone to stop a call that screen made. The dealership has seen the vehicle and told me it is a common occurrence for this model of UCONNECT. I have called UCONNECT and Ram to see if they would replace the screen and have refused to do so.

- Phenix City , AL, USA

problem #66

May 062022

1500

  • miles
The antilock brake system and the electronic brake system light came on when I started my truck. I-??m not the first to have issues like this ram needs to issue a recall to fix these safety related problems!!

- Orange Park , FL, USA

problem #65

Apr 262022

1500

  • miles
Please help this is an ongoing safety issue that causes my phantom touching on my stereo screen. The screen is not just radio but air, cameras and many other electrical settings. The heat will come on going down the highway when there is no air turned on. The backup camera will pop up on the screen causing a pretty uncomfortable feeling when going down the road at 70mph. Along with apps opening up, random phone calls through the Uconnect system causing me to try and switch the system off. This is a problem that is visible all across the internet while dealers and others are taking advantage charging money for the fix. Last June I started noticing a bubble in the left portion of my screen. I took the truck into the dealership I bought it from and my warranty had gone out so they would not help. Ive tried contact dodge and they keep running me around passing me to different departments. The issue is now to where I can-??t do anything with the radio and it constantly phantom pushing of buttons. I have researched the issue and this is common problem all across Chrysler and dodge vehicles around 2018.

- Ardmore, OK, USA

problem #64

Apr 262022

1500

  • miles

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

The radio which is a 8.4 uconnect screen had started to delaminate cause the screen to randomly select items and constantly switch back and forth from one screen media to hvac controls and apps, it automatically turn my heated and cooled seats on and off and again and had even turned my auto dimmer for my rear view mirror off, and when I tried to turn it back on it would select the auto dimmer like I was touching the screen when I was not. This mind you while I was trying to drive at night making a huge distraction. It constantly hits items on the screen which brings up dialog which requires me to look down away from the road.

- Corbin, KY, USA

problem #63

Feb 282022

1500

  • miles
The Touch Screen 8.4 Uconnect Screen is Delaminating and has Phantom Touches with Render the Screen useless and it takes away from the ability to use the screen and the SOS or Assist feature it has incase of any emergencies.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #62

Mar 052022

1500

  • miles
As I'm driving my truck there is a error message that keeps popping on on the vehicle information system. I can shut the information system off and I can't get rid of the error message. this is distracting me while I'm driving.

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA

problem #61

Feb 032022

1500

  • miles
Instrument panel controlling radio, HVAC, back up camera, hands free devices, etc is faulty. It turns on/off by itself, glitches to many operations several times a second. Can not be turned off. Extremely distracting. The panel also gets very hot - worried about fire hazard.

- St Marks, FL, USA

problem #60

Oct 032021

1500

  • miles

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

While driving on at 75 mph with the cruise control on I went to reset the MPG and the screen was blank. Started pressing the left/right arrows and the entire cluster restarts (power cycles). I was able to repeat it several more times and capture it on film, link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saQ_5ezRV-0

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #59

Dec 172021

1500

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" BLUE SCREEN ON BACKUP CAMERA OR SEVERELY DISTORTED PICTURE How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? INCREASED BLIND SPOTS AND MORE DIFFICULT TO JUDGE DISTANCE. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? NO. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NO. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" NO. WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. MORE FREQUENT WHEN IT RAINS.

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #58

Jun 072021

1500

  • miles
- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The entire touch screen feature has failed in the vehicle. This has affected the navigation, radio, back-up camera, climate, etc. control in the vehicle. The system also unpredictably crashes completely, mid transit. It is available for inspection upon request. Also, the switches governing the operation of the front row windows has sporadically failed at times (unrelated to the center console, but a clear electrical issue). - How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk" The entire system affecting the items listed above crashes mid transit. If I were backing up, my visibility would be lost completely. If there was an emergency vehicle, I may not hear instructions from that vehicle as I would not be able to turn down the volume to my radio. If I were using the navigational features of the car, when it crashes, it may cause injury to myself, my passengers or others. When window functionality is lost, elements are able to enter the cab which may affect driver performance. - Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Service appointment to address these issues scheduled for Jan. 7, 2022. - Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Service appointment to address these issues scheduled for Jan. 7, 2022. - Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" No.

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #57

Dec 012021

1500

  • miles
My trucks display flickers in & out if I'm using GPS it changes flickers to other settings in display on it's own it makes phone call changes directions, changes control settings all by it self even if I turn off display settings it goes on by it self it is happening to many others who own the same year ram trucks this is a serious life threatening endangerment I almost have gotten into 4 accidents myself

- Mullica Hill , NJ, USA

problem #56

Nov 292021

1500

  • miles
The radio u- connect system is constantly malfunctioning, you cannot turn off screen, or sound. I glitches almost continually which has caused the screen to get super hot to the touch, which has caused screen separation because of the heat. The glitching is so distracting to the driver, that it is very dangerous to drive. I took to our local dealer who stated it was very common for this year. At the time of this visit my mileage had reached 36,700, which they state is 700 miles out of warranty. Also I had to disconnect my phone from the system because it would not let my call my family during an emergency. I literally had to turn off my truck and walk away from my vehicle to be able to call them. I travel alone often, and I-??m unable to use my phone while in the truck. It will put my family on hold, and will fight me to keep it off hold. It also randomly calls, anyone in my phone book, them switches. There have been multiple times then the screen doesn-??t allow me to change anything. I have went on the computer and there are plenty of similar experiences by others, shown in video. Their screen are also separated. I-??m afraid my car will catch on fire. This is a very serious situation and I-??m trying to find a resolution. My husband refuses to drive it long distances do to the distraction it presents. I do have videos documenting the distraction, and have included a picture that shows how the heat has causes the screen to separate, and the screen conflict. Ram is aware that this is an issue, and the danger that this presents. They need to address this immediately, this is very dangerous. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #55

Nov 122021

1500

  • miles
I have received 2 service messages on the vehicle. The first says, "Service Electronic Braking System" and the second says, "Service Trailer Brake". Apparently, this is an ongoing and known issue to FCA with 2014-2018 trucks and they have refused to issue a recall. This issue is occurring in many trucks with very low miles. My truck has 28,000 miles and is only 4 days out of warranty, yet now I as the consumer am expected to pay for replacement of ABS components that are breaking extremely prematurely. This should be a recall, due to the long term and widespread nature of the known issue.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #54

Nov 092021

1500

  • miles
The glue that holds the screen on the uconnect screen is melting causing unwanted buttons to be pushed. I will be driving and the radio will start changing channels causing a distraction. Also when driving in cold weather I can-??t use the heater or defroster because it automatically turns on the air conditioner.

- Monticello, AR, USA

problem #53

Oct 282021

1500

  • miles
My Uconnect 8.4 screen is becoming to delaminated on my 2018 ram 1500 limited, the system is beginning to fail i.e. random calling, GPS issues and possible other integrated safety features. Driving in the National Capital Region in Maryland is dangerous and relay heavy on the display display. The problem has been reported however it is not covered. there are numerous posts and complaints regarding similar occurrences and it has not been issued as a recall. this shouldn't happen on new vehicle and needs to be corrected before some is injured.

- Chesapeake Beach, MD, USA

problem #52

Oct 302021

1500

  • miles
Like many other complaints I have read on this site and across multiple Dodge / Ram forums, the center console information screen that controls most of the functions in the vehicle is malfunctioning. In my case, the screen randomly has a pop up that asks if you want to adjust clock settings and it continues to flicker and make beeping noises. From what I have read in other forums where others had a replacement under the manufacturer's warranty, the screen is delaminating and causing this problem. I purchased an extended bumper to bumper warranty and it is currently at the dealer where I purchased it from. They have not diagnosed or committed to fixing it yet but since this seems to be a wide spread issue, I wanted to file a complaint here so it is on

- Hudson, OH, USA

problem #51

Oct 192021

1500

  • miles
U Connect 8.4 screen is delaminating causing distracting information to appear on screen. Keeps asking if I want to adjust the clock. If you touch yes, no, or X it will reappear seconds later with an annoying beep and continue over and over. This is a known problem among many Dodge and Chrysler vehicles which they refuse to address if out of their basic warranty. My vehicle only has 21,289 mi. at this time.

- Leavenworth, IN, USA

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