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.
A driver was driving their vehicle on surface streets in Hollywood, CA. When they went to make a 3-point turn to park, they heard a loud noise and felt the vehicle drop. The driver got out to look and saw that the left front wheel was loose and bound up into the vehicles fender. The unit was towed back to the yard and inspected by our internal Fleet Department. It was found that the left front knuckle assembly had cracked, broken and failed between the lower ball joint and the rest of the knuckle assembly. The vehicle was towed to a Ram dealer where it was repaired under warranty and the failed parts were retained by the dealership.
25k miles. Rear end began to shake Balances tires 4 different shops. Doesn't follow tires. Come to find out I have 3 ujoints leaked out all grease and both rear shocks are soaked in their own oil
the vehicle has been inspected by an independent engineer from Bosch, supplied by FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), it indicates that an expert assessment has been conducted. In this case, the following answers can be provided based on that information: 1. Components or systems that failed or malfunctioned: - Half shaft axle front left - Wheel assembly - Brake rotor disc - Suspension - Drive shaft - Transfer case - Right front axle shaft - Right front caliper - Right front caliper bolts 2. Availability for inspection upon request: The availability of the failed components for inspection may depend on the specific arrangements made between the vehicle owner and the independent engineer from Bosch. It is recommended to contact the engineer or FCA for further information regarding inspection availability. 3. Safety risks: Considering the multiple component failures mentioned, there is a significant safety risk not only to yourself but also to others. These failures can lead to loss of vehicle control, compromised braking, and potential accidents or collisions. 4. Confirmation by the independent engineer: Since the vehicle has been inspected by an independent engineer from Bosch, it suggests that the problems have been reproduced and confirmed. The engineer's evaluation should provide valuable insights into the nature and causes of the failures. 5. Inspection by manufacturer, police, insurance representative, or others: The information provided indicates that an independent engineer from Bosch, supplied by FCA, has inspected the vehicle. However, it is not specified whether the vehicle or its components have been inspected by other parties such as the manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. 6. Warning lamps, messages, or symptoms: Over the past months and throughout the last year, you have experienced multiple issues with the four-wheel drive system and e
Went in on July 2022 to trade in my 2017 dodge was looking at the 2500 2022 was told 2 times it was a big horn. Wasn't was a tradesman. After so many times in shop I went over to sales in December to find out what to do so many safety issues. They called it a lemon and trade for exact same one make model year. Had 6 people helping us and they did it as a trade in. Lost my 30,000 trade in and made to pay off lemon. They sold it when no it is legally ours since we had to pay it off. New one is in shop with so many problems and lied
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the warning message "Service Sway Bar" was displayed along with an audible alarm. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the sway bar was faulty and needed to be replaced. The sway bar was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,500.
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- Pico Rivera, CA, USA