2009 Dodge RAM 1500: sudden loss of power

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · ME

Truck sometimes shows life when in accessory but when put to on truck dies completely, obviously not going to turn over with no sign of life. Minutes later I can come back and start it no problem. Headlights will consistently stutter or even turn on or off while parked or moving. Lastly while driving sometimes all power and electrical shuts off and truck is completely dead while going any speed. I have not found a certain speed it dies because it has shut off in parking lots and going down highway. Power steering is gone and its scary to pull of side of road when some roads don't have much to work with or going at highway speeds and losing all power.

Filed Mar 21, 2019 · Engine · 137,000 miles · NM

On march 5, while driving to work, I heard a knocking sound from the engine. Later in the day when driving, the truck would lose power when I accelerated. I called a doge dealership and made an appointment with the service department early the next morning. The next morning, the sound was louder and had less power through acceleration when driving to the dealership. I agreed to have a diagnostic and was later called and told my fuel pump needed to be replaced. I was charged $1,045. When I drove home, the truck stalled out once but I managed to make it home. I had several mechanics including one that worked at a different dodge dealership listen to the knocking and each mechanic immediately suspected a problem with the lifters. Also, according to each mechanic, this was a common problem with doge ram truck. I towed the truck to a mechanic and found that the 5th cylinder lifter had froze up and carved a groove into the cam. The mechanic has order the lifters and parts to repair the engine and found a backlog of orders for the same parts. I'm currently having to rent a car. My work requires me to sometimes drive on the highway 100 miles round trip. Fortunately I was not in that required situation at the time of the breakdown.

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MT

4th generation ram 1500 pickups with the 5.7l hemi are becoming notorious for premature lifter failure resulting in damage to the camshaft lobe. These repairs are often occuring just after expiry of cchrysler's powertrain warranty. There are hundreds of cases on online owner forums that present similarly. Chrysler has not sought to remedy the problem with owners. See the following link for dozens of examples from the last few years: https://www.ramforumz.com/showthread.php?t=188978 major power loss occured at highway speeds and put the vehicle in "limp" mode. The result was a near accident with a large truck as power loss occured while passing on the highway.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 99,900 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart while holding the key fob but, when released, the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wireless ignition switch needed repalcement. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact found the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v2400000 (electrical system) online for the 2010 ram quad cab regarding the same failure. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified, but offered no further assistance. The contact was referred to contact the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 99,900.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 1,500 miles · FL

Truck has left me stranded multiple times by completely losing power electrical and engine. Dealer claims to have "replaced" computer but chrysler corp confirms dealer just "reflashed" computer. Multiple recalls have occurred and truck was brought into dealer but I know the old parts remain in place! I cannot trust this dealer to do anything they claim to do, proven by comparing the written work order with the records at chysler corporate. We are afraid to drive this vehicle, my wife will not step foot on it and as I am an amputee every time I get stranded(3 times so far) I cannot walk to get help. So I am at the mercy of available cell phone signal or just pray. The dealer had continually stalled us on repairing these problems up until the warranty ran out and then all of a sudden they figured out the "actual" problem and could now fix it for a few thousand!! Dollars. Please help us- we have been fighting for some kind of justice for 6 years! Truck has only 24000 total,actual scary miles on it. Paid cash of approx $50,000 and are so hurt and disgusted with our purchase but most outraged by the treatment and lack of normal human concern for our safety or our lives for that matter. Last remark from dealer owner to us: "not my problem tough s..t" this vehicle should become chryslet corps problem and we want the timely return of our money asap please please please . This is a nightmare and has caused us both serious health issues

Filed Sep 26, 2015 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · PA

As I was leaving from a stop sign, I heard a loud noise then lost power and control of my truck. I was stranded in the middle of a busy intersection for 1 1/2 hours. The rear pinion broke and my rear drive shaft broke. A piece was sheared off and my rear end gears are shot. There was recall work done on the pinion seal but that apparently didn't fix the problem. The rear end was completely siezed up. I'm positive when I call the dealership they are gonna tell me this is not a result of the recall and I will have to pay for the repairs. I've had nothing but problems with this truck for the last 3 1/2 years I've had the thing. I will never again own a dodge product. My kids we're in the truck with me when this happened. I thank god I wasn't on a highway when this happened. It could've been a lot worse. I certainly hope dodge looks into this and fixes the problem before someone is killed.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Electrical · 100,400 miles · MI

When I was driving on the express way doing approximately 70 MPH, I went to put the cruise control back on and the vehicle lost power. It dropped approximately 20 MPH and then the vehicle allowed some power to return such as lights, dash board, and throttle. I was able to get the vehicle home (approximately 10 miles) losing power a few more times. Some of my warning lights started flashing like there was an electrical issue and most of them stayed on until I made it home and parked in my drive way. The electronic throttle control light was what I noticed first when the power returned each time. As I would lose the ability to keep a consistent speed on the roads the electronic throttle control light would continue to flash and I would have no power to increase speed and found myself coasting for short periods of time. After getting the ram 1500 home, I tried to start it and it would not start but the warning lights and dash board would light up, my key would not release, and then eventually it would not even turn on. I've had it towed to a dodge dealership and they said it was the tipm unit. I'm just glad I was driving it and not one of my children who are recent drivers and do not have my experience.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Electrical, Suspension · 61,000 miles · IL

Since I bought the truck there has been several electrical issues I.e. Bulbs keep blowing out, it will lose power when you start to go up a hill. The lighted mirrors only last about 45 days before going out at 500 ea. The truck seems to wonder and most of all the wheel bearings went out on both sides at the same time and the dealer charged me 1,800.00 saying that its not covered under the power train warranty.......... This truck is the definition of a lemon.......

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · IA

Drive-shaft dropped off rear diff. At highway speed. Diff. Fluid drained causing the rear wheels to seize. I heard drive shaft start to drag and had a loss of power so I was slowing down when at approx. 45 MPH rear wheels locked suddenly. I was able to stop safely but was blocking an off ramp for the 2 hours it took to get a flat bed to get the truck. Dealer said pinion nut came off.