Front gas tank frame bracket rusted away and gas tank tilted down on front of tank. 2009 through 2012 models recalled for this identical problem. Dealer tells me my 2014 not covered under recall. I have same problem that was recalled two years before.
2014 Ram 1500 body complaints
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While I was driving my wife and I heard a sound that was similar to a ratchet strap being run over while attached to a vehicle. Once in my drive way I began to inspect what the noise could have been. After looking underneath my truck I could see my GAS TANK hanging at almost a 45 degree angle. I crawled underneath to see what had happened and found that 1 of 2 fuel tank straps had been ripped out of the frame of the truck. It wasn’t until later that I found a 12 year unlimited mile warranty was available. After speaking to a Ram dealer they informed me that ONLY the fuel straps were covered under the warranty and NONE of the damages that occur from their flawed and failed design are covered under that and if I want it covered then I would have to file a claim with my insurance. Keep in mind the fuel strap itself is only 50$ and that is all that will be covered, not the tank itself, fuel neck, gas lines, or any component of the evap system. So because Ram does not want to pay now I have to and I almost paid in full with my life and my wife’s. I encourage others to keep an eye on this so you don’t fall victim to this scam. It’s nice to know that for almost loosing my life and that of my wife Ram will only cover 50$. How much is your life worth?
The T shaped frame mount where the fuel tank strap hooks to rusted out and the strap pulled through the frame letting the fuel tank drop.
Suspension is air ride and is defected. It stops working and makes the truck bounce with any disturbance/bump on the road. Truck sways from side to side. Have had to replace the front axles/joints and the front end alignment. The mechanic stated that something was welded (that shouldn't have been) probably was caused because of the suspension. Every now and again the warning message "service suspension" comes on but not every time it happens. I haven't had the money to have it inspected because I put a lot down on the vehicle and to have the front end repaired. Our insurance wouldn't cover the claim.
Fuel Tank Hanger Broke. The fuel tank was hanging. Repair person confirmed the frame had rotted, and the mounting bracket was not good. Fuel tank needed to be removed and the new bracket was installed and the fuel tank reinstalled. Safety was at risk - fire/explosion hazard. Contacted the Dodge dealer and was unable to secure an appointment for two weeks . This was unacceptable. First noticed problem on 03/03/22. Repair taken place on 03/07/22. Located a recall for this exact problem on 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks - my exact model. My truck is a 2014 with only 103360 miles. This issue on new models of the Dodge Ram 1500 after 2012 should be investigated and repairs should be reimbursed to truck owners who have been forced to make repairs - especially when the dealer could not accommodate with an appointment.
February of 2019 I was driving my 2014 ram 1500 3.6liter 4x4 to work. When coming down an on ramp my vehicle would not turn back to the right. I had to muscle the steering to try and turn right before causing an accident. The steering suddenly turned right sharply sending my vehicle hard right into the ditch. There was no warning lights or maintance warning lights on the dash. I was accelerating when all of this happened and let off once the truck refused to respond. The fact that later models are being addressed and yet 2014 owners are reporting the issue as well is pure neglect.
I have had a lot of rust coming from the inside out I had 3 sets of running boards my right fender my hood and now my left fender is rust from inside out it seams to much rust and I would like it repaired at no charge [xxx] my VIN information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was registered in park when exiting. Small child got into vehicle, started it, and pulled the shift lever all the way down into drive without needing to press the brake. Vehicle went forward 8 feet into exterior garage corner causing extensive damage to the structure it collided into. Homeowners insurance claim was filed adjustments to come with claim at a later date, no injuries, related to recall number 17v‑821.
The sheet metal brackets that step bars attach to have ripped out. The metal is weak and ram will not cover it under their warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open properly. When the door was opened an inch and a half or more, it made contact with the fender. The vehicle was taken to browning dodge (located at 1983 hamner ave, norco, ca 92860, (951) 272-3110) where it was diagnosed that the door gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 58241629 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
At all four roof corners there is a leak that occurs during a rain storm. The issue with this is windows get a moisture issue and impairs vission while driving also creates a mildew issue . This condition happens when it rains , while driving or sitting motionless. Road surface doesn't matter.
I have notifications of these various recalls and have tried to get these corrected or at least checked out at the dealership where I purchased my truck. First I was told that appointments were now required. Then I was advised that 1st come/1st served was now required and full schedules are usual. Now I received another notification. I care for my ram, but my time is also important.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle, the tailgate door would erroneously open. The failure would occur after the doors had been unlocked using the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (beaver county dodge, 2761 constitution blvd, beaver falls, pa) who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
The assist handle has a leak when rains hard. Removed to see where it is leaking and there is an airbag there. It also leaks all over the floor that can eventually lead to structural issues
As previous recall on same model of trucks, the leak issue on the rear window or third brake is still present due to the sealant wearing off and not stopping rain from entering the cab and ruining upholstery , and eventually promoting rust from inside the cab. The vehicle can be stationary or in motion
After car wash or rain area under rear seat has water in it I have removed rear seat and rear cab liner and found that the exhauster-bodyside aperture - mopar (68157351ad) I have called fci more then 1 time and nothing . This has been reported from 6 months of me owning the truck
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. Upon inspecting the bed floor of the tailgate area, there were several separated seams in the bed panels. The cause of the separations was not diagnosed. The local dealer (c.h. Goss of south burlington, vermont) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Friday 6/2/17 night we received a lot of rain here in princeton,tx. The next morning I got in my pickup and noticed that the headliner was completely soaked. I checked under the back seat of my pickup and noticed that water had pooled underneath in the storage compartments as well. All of my windows were up and doors completely shut, so I knew it was nothing I did. I checked online and found a ton of threads in forums that pinpointed the culprit as being my third brake light on my cab. Apparently the seal on this fixture is sub-par and will warp and cause a gap in between the cab and the fixture itself. This is a very well documented issue affecting thousands of ram owners.
2012 to present ram 1500 and other model ram pickups have a defect in the roof seam sealing system allowing water to intrude through the roof at the rear of the headliner. Water enters the roof at one or both corners and soaks the side curtain airbags and airbag wiring harness. Today I checked and my side curtain airbags and wiring were soaked due to this leaking issue. I am fixing mine immediately on my to prevent serious injury or death due to corrosion or shorting of the wiring and water soaked airbags causing them to either deploy unexpectedly or not deploy during a crash. Dealers are declining to make the repair indicating it is a cosmetic issue and vehicle owners must pay to have it fixed. This should be an immediate recall due to the high risks of serious injury and death if the airbags deploy unexpectedly on a rear passenger or worse a child and in the event of a crash, not deploy at all or deploy improperly due to being wet and/or electrical short issues. The water comes in at the roof where the rubber strips are meant to seal the roof front to back but there is still small holes that aren't sealed causing the water to get in.
I had a air bad recall regarding the side airbags that I had fixed at adams automotive of annapolis and then on 5/07/14 I was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident due to the side curtain airbags deploying while I was driving. After the collision involving 6 cars when my side airbags deployed, none of the other front airbags deployed when they should have because of how bad the front impact was. I was injured very badly due to this and am possibly being held responsible for the accident until chrysler can confirm this is a big issue regarding the ram pickups! Luckily there was no severe injuries but I now have lumbar back injuries and left shoulder injuries, not including what happened to others involved. Do I need to hire an attorney?..updated 09/14/17 *bf
Several months ago I noticed that under the rear passenger side seat was wet. Initially I believed that something had spilled. Approximately one year after I purchased my new ram 1500 I noticed that it began to smell like mildew after it rained. Yesterday I noticed that several documents on rear passenger side seat were soaked after it had rained. I then noticed several liquid droplets on my seat and the the corner of the roof above the seat was wet. I researched this issue and noticed that several people have had this issue. Some that have resolved the issue have advised that the leak is reportedly coming from the rear brake light on the cab above the rear window. After reading this my wife and I checked that brake light and discovered that it was not functioning. It is reasonable to believe that this is where the water is entering into the cab. I have only noticed the leak after the vehicle has been stationary after it has rained. With the rain rending the rear brake light non-funtional I believe that the water has damaged the wires making this fire hazard and most certainly a safety issue.
Water leakin from outside to inside cab from cad vent located behind rear seat. Water pools under rear seat. Service air bag system shows on display ever sense dealer serviced vehicle for a recall on airbags ABS often on a place itself on the freeway at freeway speeds of anywhere from 60 to 70 miles an hour and drops my vehicle speed down to about 40 to 45.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH and approaching a red light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle twice. The frontal air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver. A police report was filed. The contact suffered whiplash, several bruises, and a head concussion, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a third party company to evaluate the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Our '14 ram 1500 was bought new on 6/22/15. On 8/9/15 our new 2014 dodge ram was parked on a incline in a friends driveway. My wife and son got in the truck, started it and put it into reverse to leave. After moving only a few feet my wife noticed the hostess coming down the drive to say goodbye. She placed the truck in park, got out of the vehicle leaving the door open and walked to the front of the truck. While giving the hostess a hug, hostess exclaimed your truck is rolling away. My wife tried to run back and around the door to get in the vehicle. Before she could, the open door took down two mailboxes and 4x4 timber posts they were mounted on and opened the door beyond the spring limit pushing into the front fender and popping out the front head light. The truck rolled across the street into the neighbors yard hitting a power poll where it came to stop. The impact to the poll was strong enough to pull down power lines. Upon reaching the vehicle a male guest noted the vehicle was still in park. My 9 year old was still strapped into his seat belt and significantly shaken up though not injured. The police and utility company arrived. The officer wrote his report up as vehicle malfunction. The tow truck operator said the vehicle could be driven in its condition. He pulled back the door to as close to closed as possible and tied closed. The rear bumper and tailgate are trashed. Insurance adjuster has given preliminary estimate of $8,900. The power company has not contacted us yet about their service call. I guess very fortunate that my wife did not make it around the door as she could have been crushed between the door and two mailboxes. Also thankful the the truck went straight across the street rather than turning and going down a long hill. Have contacted ram and was promised an investigator would be in touch within 3 days. 4th day and still no contact!
Traveling west on I-4, orlando, fl between sand lake road and exit to 528e at 1:25 pm in left hand lane. As I attempted to change lanes to the right I accelerated slightly and felt a "thump" (the only way I can describe it) through the steering wheel and the truck suddenly accelerated and fish tailed. I lost control for that instant and my truck struck the vehicle to my left in the rear by the tail lights on the passenger side. I was able to regain control of my truck and pull to the side of the road as did the other vehicle. My complaint centers on why the truck suddenly accelerated; what was the "thump" that I felt; is there a problem with the transmission (new design for 2014) and the rear differential; what would cause this sudden acceleration? Have there been other complaints of this nature on this or other chrysler models? Please respond asap.
Windshield glare reflection from dash compromises visibility when driving in sunlight. Sunlight reflects off dash causing glare in windshield. Many people have complained (forums online) this has been going on for years and occurs in many vehicles. Auto manufactures need to put extremely non-reflective material on dashes to counter this. A dull dash mat really helps, proving that it can be mitigated.
My 2014 dodge ram 1500 was idling in park in the driveway for approximately 5 minutes when with nobody in or near the vehicle it jumped into reverse and accelerated into a garage causing approximately $4,000 damage to the vehicle ( thank god nobody was injured or killed )
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when attempting to open the rear tailgate, it fractured and failed to open. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.
I purchased my ram on tuesday (01/20/15). The vehicle was a left over 2014 model that had been on the dealer's lot since approximately may 2014. On thursday evening (01/22/15), after a day's rain, I opened the right-rear door and noticed that a significant amount of water had leaked through the rear window. A folded up towel, that was underneath the rear seat, was completely soaked through. The seats were wet along with the surrounding carpeted area.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the exterior paint finish was bubbling up through the base of the vehicle through the paint finish. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the failure was a manufacturer defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
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