Takata recall, I have received a letter in the mail stating I needed my airbag replaced but after notifying the service department I was told that I do not have any active recalls at the present time. The rear of my vehicle has been making noise for some time despite also being told there is no recall on the specific year that I have purchased. Last but not least there is a constant battle with the rear suspension of the vehicle. This particular vehicle have upper and lower mount bars but the rubber gives away in the part which causes a sway that makes you loose control traveling over 50mph without towing a load. I have been reduced to not using this vehicle on the expressway. Also to date the transmission has been given a full overhall as of last year. At the time there were 120,000 miles on the power train
2011 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission complaints
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Engine lost compression valves caused a lot of damage to eng. Have to replace eng
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lunged forward and struggled to accelerate smoothly when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Firkins chrysler jeep dodge ram in bradenton, florida was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 57,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the park position. The contact had to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle from rolling backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to schedule an appointment with his local dealer. The contact was also advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
The manifold stud bolts are breaking off in the head most commonly with 7 and 8 cylinder...cause a horruble exhaust leak and causing the manifold to worp and crack
"takata recall " first bought the truck in 2015. 2nd day I had it almost cought on fire 78000 miles something to do with the battery. 2017 99000 miles lifters are ticking and it doesn't want to start it freaks out every once in a while if you try and start it all the lights flash then it's good for a month
I have a loud whining an now is a loud growling in differential or rear wheel bearings at all speeds. I saw on the internet where this is a common problem with 2009 thru 2012 dodge ram trucks 1500 series. Supposedly chrysler has recalled these trucks but two calls to chrysler today april 13, 2017 they advised me there are no recalls on rear wheel bearings or differentials. This problem can cause a lock up of the rear gears and loss of control of the truck at any speed. Please check and advise me at email [xxx] or phone [xxx] I have parked the truck until I hear from your department as I do not want to hurt anyone. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle seized. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driveshaft separated from the rear differential. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The part was unavailable for the repair. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,968.
The truck burns through oil at a high rate and after it does their is no low oil light being turned on by the truck. The truck ran hot and made the cam position sensor fail. I am afraid it will burn even more and cause premature engine failure and sensor failure which is not cover by warranties. The last time in a month it burned through 4 quarts, the dealer said if they do not find anything wrong they would charge me a diagnostic fee. I have had many old dodge trucks and even a 2007 ram which always had oil between oil changes and that never burned through so much oil. This happens as I drive and never once does it say low oil, the only reason I figured it out is I am mechanically incline and observed the oil pressure drop down to 14ps on the trucks information consol. Also the truck had gone into a mode where the throttle did not respond and the truck would not down shift. All this happens at the same time and if it happens on a highway may cause a crash because the truck does not shift properly along with no oil the engine will fail.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. When the vehicle was placed into park, it rolled backwards and then forward. The contact was unable to determine when the failure would occur. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. .....updated 03/08/17 *bf
Motor needed replaced then cam sensor then crank sensor now engine wiring & sensor fluid temperature & module powertrain co dealer has had vehicle since 10/10/16 motor over heated had to pull off road got vehicle back after paying for new engine got back then one thing after another stalled each time while driving.
While vehicle is in motion at low speed, engine will shut off. During up hill city driving, engine will not maintain constant RPM or smooth acceleration. It take approximately 20 minutes to start the vehicle.
Feels like something is loose in the steering wheel area. Lots of play in the steering and a clunk when wheel is turned. I took it to the dealer to see what the issue was and if it was part of the recall. They said the stering gear and inner tie rods are bad and the front hubs are making noise and need to be replaced. This truck only has a little over 70,000 miles on it and I have never taken it off road or drove it hard. It is used for driving to and from work. Just for the cost of those items they quoted me $2312.99. I have owned three different trucks and have never had a problem like this and with such a new vehicle. Dealer stated it was not part of the recall. This truck feels unsafe to drive with the steering being so loose.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
At 53,283 miles a noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. At first I thought it was tire noise, but determined it had to be something related to the rear end drive power train. At 53,383 miles I took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. This is the dealer's comments: "customer states:c/s: c/s there is a noise coming from the rear end, might be the barings. Went on road test with sean f. He confirmed there is a noise, possible rear wheel bearing and its speed related. Check and advise observations: verified noise from rear end tear down rear differential to determine failed component. Observations: pinion bearings failed causing abnormal wear of gears rebuild rear differential -$2,591.00." if the rear end gear box had failed at highway speeds (60 to 75 MPH) it would have resulted in an accident that could have LED to injuries or death. This component failed at 53% of its design life - 100,000 miles. The vehicle was five months beyond its 5 year calendar warranty period, but well within its design reliability for safety of 100,000 miles. I have requested all parts be properly marked and tag along with any maintenance checklists, procedure documents or manufacturer guidance documents used in conducting the dis-assembly, inspection, repair and re-assembly be provided as part of the record.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted independently into neutral. After the failure occurred, the vehicle would not shift into park until after the vehicle was restarted. The failure occurred everyday. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,074.
I called in since my vehicle fell into the stated range for the dodge ram recall. Since my vehicle was manufactured within the dates mentioned I thought I would be entitled to remediation. However I was told that mine was not. I would like to see absolute proof that my vehicle is not effected by this recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving 45 MPH on an uneven road surface, there was a loss of power steering and the water pump and serpentine belt detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the power steering pump, water pump, and radiator were replaced. In addition, the serpentine belt and other attaching components were replaced. On a separate occasion, one of the rear passenger tires completely detached from the vehicle while driving. The contact mentioned that the failure was related to the rear differential. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
In a nutshell,, my truck had about,,,14k mikes on it. Purchased new. It took off in exess of 100mph. Couldn't stop it!!!!!!! Almost killed my son and I!! Have been fighting, ever since to get chrysler to replace the motor,, as it sounds every bearing in the motor,, when I finally put transmission in neautral to stop the truck. To date, the truck has a rearmain leak, because of instead of replacing the motor. Chrysler, tried to take the cheaper way out and only replace a part at a time. In doing so this,cost them way more $. Motor no longer has a bearing noise. But it does have a rearmain leak. That they have tried to repair 3xs so far!! Now,,,,, I'm still waiting to see if they will replace the motor, or try again??? Last I knew the goslden rule was 3 xs and ure out!!!! My patience, is gone. The truck, has spent most of its life in a dealers garage. And most of its 40k miles are from the dealers tech. I have all documentation to prove everything I say. All from the day it took off on me. The real problem is..... Why did it take off? And the answer to that. I figured out. Who wants that info? Cause I have figured that out. It took 3 yrs. To figure out. Is all I want is a new vehicle, as I never got to enjoy that. Just cost me alot of time, and $.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 1500. The contact's VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into the park position. As a result, the vehicle continued to move forward. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the vehicle was out of fuel. The fuel tank was replenished and the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the tipm module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated without warning. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
I had the pinion nut recall done in 2014 and on 8/5/2015 the nut come loose again called ram about the buy back and they told me that my truck was not a buy back truck because it was fix and I ask why it can loose again and the drive shaft just about fail off and john at ram said not it is not a buy back truck so what am I going to do with this truck I dont think it is a safe vehicle for the road to get somebody killed
The truck needed a total transmission replacement while it was fairly new. The vehicle stopped with no ability to reverse or drive. I have read on forums how others had similar problems. While so many other defects have been uncovered would you please investigate the trans problems on this model.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the air conditioner stopped working and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 32,000.
The ram 1500 I purchased new was sold to me with an active rear axle recall in effect. I was told that a recall order was in place after I purchased the truck and that the parts for this recall were not available and I would receive notification to bring my truck in for the recall repair on the rear axle. I noticed a growling type noise coming from the rear end reported this to the dealership. They informed this would be repaired when the rear axle parts are installed. I brought the truck back for the repair and then returned at a later date due to a recurring growling noise in which they added more fluid.I now understand another recall is forthcoming to repair the seal on the rear axle bolt. This truck should not of been sold due to the unsafe condition to me. Family and others. This has been a persistent problem and should not be considered as a remedied vehicle especially with the upcoming related recall.I believe this should be included in the buy back due to the ongoing problems or return for a new vehicle purchase.
We were traveling home july 18th on the interstate when the truck started shaking and he tried to get off the interstate on an exit. The stearing messed up and he like to have not got it stopped before we were running out of ramp. It' was light not having control of the wheel or brakes. When we got stopped he opened the hood to see if he could see a problem there. He also walked aroung the entire truck checking tires. We finally decided to try it again. We were then only about 60 miles from home. We drove slower the rest of the way because that was a very scary thing to have happen. Our granddaughter had softball practice wed. Night in knoxville tenn. It wasn't as bad as as the 18th but it done it a few times on us again. We haul presious cargo , our granddaughters, it scares us to death driving with them in tha truck. I taled to chrysler 3 days ago and she told me I would get an email in a day or 2. She also has us an appointment to get the bolt put on on august 17th. But our concerns are it may have more damage because of the brakes and steering doing this. We only bought this truck on april 19th 2015. The recalls are from 2013. Why weren't they fixed then? The truck had not even turned over 50,00 miles when we bought it. We bought it because it had low miles and we want a safe vehicle to travel to her games and practices. Now we are afraid that something will happen and they might get hurt. I tried to call them again today, july 31st I was on hold for over 4 hrs.never did get a real person to answer.
My 2011 ram 1500 summary report shows: "no recall information available". The dealer explains my truck is not eligible for the buyback offer. Is the dealer correct that the vehicle is not part of the fca buyback offer? I talked to a chrysler rep on 7/28/15 who researched this and the recall affects the 2011 ram 1500 with a 9:25 rear axle and that my truck has a different(?) rear axle. I'm not sure what he is talking about. Is a recall letter required? Recall subject : rear axle pinion nut may loosen at differential , 1 investigation(s) report receipt date: feb 06, 2013 the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 component(s): power train potential number of units affected: 278,229 all products associated with this recall expand details close 13 associated documents expand manufacturer: chrysler group llc summary: chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from december 1, 2009, through october 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 consequence: if the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning. Remedy: chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on november 7, 2013. Recallsinvestigations complaintsservice bulletinsreference's
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