Dodge RAM 1500 shudder problems

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Engine · 129,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate forward driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to misfire and shudder. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Engine · 53,866 miles · FL

The engine was losing power on driving and upon acceleration the rpms increased but the speed did not increase - slight shuddering. Engine light came on. P0305 code. Upon removal of the left cylinder head it was noted that the lifters and cam shaft was damaged. All lifters and cam shaft was replaced with mopar parts. P0305 code re-occured within 4 weeks of repair.

Filed Sep 30, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NH

My truck is in excellent condition and has been faithfully serviced at the dealership where purchased. It has 130k highway miles. Driving away from dealership after routine oil & lube, I noticed the engine was idling roughly at a nearby stop light. A few days later the cel illuminated. On 19 jul 2018 I returned to the dealership to have it checked. The invoice/ service summary states:"check engine light is on. Test and found cylinder #3 misfire. Swap spark plug, and coil. Still has #3 misfire. Can hear possable lifter noise. Will need to take apart engine to test." the service adviser told me cam shaft lifter wear is a known problem with the 5.7 liter hemis. He said they've had several cases at that dealership, and there were 70,000 parts on back order nation wide related to the problem. He also told me the estimated cost to repair would be $3,500 - $4,000. The invoice to check the cel was $122.91. I was told it should be safe to drive. Internet search of this problem confirms it is widespread. My engine now sputters and shudders when under pressure/ acceleration. Cel has remained illuminated. I'm stuck: can't get parts to repair, can't sell/ trade it with this issue, growing more concerned about driving it. Help please.

Filed May 19, 2016 · Engine · 74,000 miles · MO

2009 dodge ram 1500, 5.7 hemi, 74000 miles. Developed ticking in the engine at idle and acceleration. Within a couple days engine light came on with shuddering under small load (up hill highway). Took to the local dealership that day. They discovered that the roller lifter failed (seized) and ground the cam lobe flat causing the misfire in one of the cylinders. $4300 repair bill! This is very common in the 5.7 hemi and not just the ram, so common in fact that the dealership called and said the repair is on hold because the lifters are on backorder! Google "failed 5.7 hemi lifters"... Some vehicles don't make it 25000 miles before this happens. Chrysler has since changed the part number of the lifter because they know there was a defect or design flaw. But when you ask for assistance with the repairs they don't acknowledge there is a problem. This issue needs to be investigated, there are too many of them out there.

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

While applying urgent braking at full pedal force due to another vehicle changing lanes in front of the vehicle at a much lower speed, the ABS system failed to function, causing the vehicle to skid for two to three seconds over an unknown distance. After approximately two to three seconds applying full force to the brake pedal and skidding, the pedal suddenly released all resistance against the driver's foot and was able to become fully-depressed against the floorboard/firewall of the vehicle. At the moment of the event, the vehicle gave a violent shudder and all braking power was lost. The vehicle continued forward without brakes until striking another vehicle and coming to a full stop, resulting in multiple injuries and a total loss of the vehicle. Post-collision, the vehicle's brake pedal was able to be pressed completely to the floorboard/firewall of the vehicle with very little resistance. The approximate speed when braking was initiated was between 45 and 50 miles per hour. Police responding to the collision estimated that the vehicle was traveling at approximately 15 miles per hour at the final point of collision with the second vehicle involved according to the police report.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Transmission · 16,353 miles · WA

Sept 2013 while driving home in my 2010 dodge ram 1500 truck from glacier national park my transmission kicked out of tow mode and locked into 4th gear. My engine warning light came on. I was towing an ultralite trailer (5k lb) at the time. This incident occurred at an approx. 16000 odometer reading. The owner?s manual said it was ok to drive the truck in this condition and the 4th gear allows you to limp home. The dealer said a solenoid malfunctioned and they replaced it. Feb 20, 2015 at approx. 22,800 odometer reading this incident happened again. This repair lasted only 6800 miles after the repair was first made. I was driving under normal conditions the transmission kicked out and locked into 4th gear and again I limped the truck back to the dealer for a repair on the same solenoid problem. Sept 20th, 2015, while driving to lassan nat park, the transmission again kicked out of tow mode and locked into 4th gear. This occurred at 28k miles or 6k miles after the second repair. I have an appointment tomorrow to see what the fix will be. However, the symptoms were the same: truck shuddered, engine warning light came on, and truck got locked into 4th gear. I see many complaints on the internet pertaining to this transmission issue but has a serious report been received by your office? There is definitely something wrong with the truck?s transmission and it doesn?t appear to be just my truck. To recap, my 2010 dodge ram transmission solenoid failed on 3 occasions locking the transmission into 4th gear. My truck though a 2010 model year, has only 28000 miles of use. Solinoid failed at 16000, 22800, and 28000 miles. This could cause a serious problem especially if you are headed up a mountain pulling a trailer.

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Suspension, Transmission · 126,000 miles · MI

While driving down the road I felt my entire truck shudder. Pulled over as soon as possible and saw driveshaft laying on the ground. Had truck towed back to my residence, where I inspected threat end and saw that the pinion but had backed off and cause driveshaft to come undone from rear differential my entire rear end is locked up and needs to be rebuilt. There is currently a recall for 2004 and 2005 for this same issue. However the recall states this could happen. Unfortunately it did happen to me and currently my vehicle is not on the list. 2003 ram 1500 has 9.25 rear end, same as the recalled vehicles. I've been told by chrysler that I should get vehicle repaired and hold onto receipt in case a recall arises with my vehicle. However this doesn't seem right since it's almost exactly the same truck with same equipment and this equipment failure isn't a potential issue, it's already ruined my rear end that I now have to pay myself due to faulty equipment, recall that should cover my vehicle.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Steering · 67,000 miles · AZ

Steering vibrations or shudders when maneuvering at low speeds, making turns etc. Not consistently but intermittently seems to get worse with time. Seems to only do it when in motion and not when at a stand still and turning wheels.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · LA

This is an ongoing and old problem with this vehicle. When attaining minimum speeds of 40 or 45mph, applying the brakes causes a vehicle shudder. Its almost like the vehicle is hopping. It causes operator to bounce in seat and is a safety issue as to control. Researching problem online I have discovered other complaints. Replacing brake pads and rotors solves the problem only temporarily. Having brakes checked at mechanic during this issue failed to find fault, and indicated ample thickness on brake shoes. Issue has caused a great vehicle maintenance expense due to frequent brake replacements.

Filed Jul 26, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 283,502 miles · TN

We ( my family and I) were driving east on i40 getting on the interstate at papermill road. There was as shimmy, then a pop, bang clank and shudder and then we lost steering. It almost caused a wreck. I had to slam on the brakes,and had to trouble steering it to the to the emergency lane crossing over infront of other cars. I lost steering ability in the truck we had to drive it home at 25 miles per hour. When we would hit a small bump in the road it would shimmy and shake. It takes three rotations of the steering wheel to make even a gentle curve.