2011 Dodge RAM 1500: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Jan 26, 2024 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle with the key fob, the doors would unlock independently, and the windows would roll down independently. The contact also stated that the front driver's side window had failed to roll down while using the power window switch. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that he had noticed moisture in the storage compartments underneath the rear passenger's side and rear driver's side seats. The contact stated that he also noticed that the rear driver's side floorboard was wet. The contact stated that upon retrieving items from the storage compartment underneath the rear passenger's side seat, he noticed that there was approximately 1-inch of water in the storage compartment and there was mold behind the rear passenger's side seat. The contact stated that he vacuumed out the water out with a hose, and then used a towel. Additionally, the contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle after it had rained the following day, he noticed that there was water in the storage compartments underneath the rear driver's side and passenger's side seats. The contact also noticed that the floorboard on the rear driver's side and passenger's side was significantly wet, and there was a water mark on the ceiling. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · WV

WIN IGNITION UNIT CAN Turn off BY KEY FOB MOVEMENT WHEN DRIVING CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF WITH LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING Control *** Fuel pump remains on when vehicle is off and key fob is removed. Risk of fuel pump fire and electrial FIRE. **TIPM SHORTS AT FUEL PUMP RELAY CAUSING FUEL pump to continually operate and drain battery and risk of fire FUEL pUMP TO CONTINUALLY RUN AND operate RISK OF FIRE DAMAGE TO Surroundings. fuel pump runs WITH VEHICLE IGNITION OFF AND KEY REMOVeD CAUSING A DRAIN ON THE VEHICLE battery until battery is fully discharged.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. The contact stated that while stationary or while driving, several electrical failures occurred without warning. The contact stated that the horn, the power windows, and the fuel pump operated independently without driver input. The contact also stated that various features on the keyfob failed to operate as needed. The contact took the vehicle to tim short chrysler dodge jeep ram (99 tim short dr, morehead, ky 40351) where he was informed that his vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2019 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · MI

The ignition switch doesnt work for the key fob and the truck wont start unless the alarm goes off then a bunch of sensors go off and beeps and when plugged in says a sensor issue but then there is no way to fix it according to dodge. This has been going on for the last few months.

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · 112,000 miles · AL

Key fob ejects from wireless ignition node causing lose of power steering and brakes on the interstate and in the city while in motion.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 69,000 miles · CA

My truck started out with a dead battery which I replaced and it started in 9/16. Around 12/17/16 I was parked in my truck talking to my neighbor when I decided to turnoff truck and get out of truck. I turned the keyfob to off position only to have it stay running, I than turned keyfob back to on position than back off where it shut off. I pulled into driveway same day and than the keyfob stuck in off position with truck still running. My husband go in it and started to fool around with it putting it into neutral than park than reverse and it finally came out. 1/11/ 17 I started truck noticed tipm light on and traction control light on. I pulled out of driveway the tipm light went out but the traction control light stayed on the whole entire time I was driving it. Then I got home and the key literal fell out while driving it and I lost all power. When my husband came to my rescue the truck started just fine and he drove it home only to have turned the keyfob to off position and pull out the keyfob and have the truck still running. He had to pull the 5amp #27 fuse and disconnect the battery in order to turn it off. Brought to dealer only to be told no recall issues, that they think it has something to due with my after market stereo that was put in over 5 years ago. The advisor called me after having to truck for 3 day to tell me tech needs another 4 hours with it and it was going to be 600.00 ontop of the 150.00 I already owed . I asked to speak to manager who could not tell me that they ruled anything else out would not even give me a printout of what was done. I asked about the tipm and he looked at me like I was crazy. I will be taking vehicle out with no repairs and told them if I crash and kill someone or myself their heads are going to roll, this is definitely a dangerous situation.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Engine · 28,000 miles · MN

While driving in 30 below 0 fahrenheit weather the engine shut off while the truck was in motion at 55 MPH. There was no power and once I stopped the vehicle I was able to restart it. This has happened several times and now the truck is refusing to start or even power on. The key fob will not start (manually or by the button), unlock, lock or activate the panic system.

Filed Jul 12, 2014 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · VA

Inserting the key fob turns on all electrical without turning the key. After the engin is running, you cannot turn it off with the key. It continues to run with the key removed.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · AL

The wireless ignition module has become defective. It will no longer hold the key fob in place once the vehicle is started. The key simply falls out but the vehicle continues running. The vehicle will also turn off while still in gear now. Additionally, sometimes the module will not turn, or will not turn completely, when the key is inserted and you attempt to start the vehicle. Sometimes it won't turn completely to the off position once the vehicle is started. Chrysler safety recall k08 issued in august 2010 addresses these issues in the 2010 ram trucks but for some reason it does not cover the 2011 models. Dodge has told me it is my problem to fix and not their defect.