2014 Ram 1500: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Sep 17, 2022 · Electrical · IL

^ months ago my truck would not start and the doors would not unlock using the keyfob. Had it towed to the dealer and they said it was the module for the key system not communicating. after 2 months they finally installed a new module. Took the truck home and it stalled on me 3 time at 70mph and the interstate. Took back to the dealer and they contacted Ram engineers and they told them it was a broken wire . Finally got the truck but would not start the next day. I have researched and found that the TIPMs were going to be recalled but it was denied. Yesterday 9/16/22 I was told the truck was ready and when I went to pick it up it wouldnt start. Is there going to be a recall on the TIPMs?

Filed Dec 19, 2021 · Electrical · TX

The Uconnect system!!! The Uconnect system crashed after Ram sent a over-the-air update which had a glitch in it. The whole stereo system which includes, Air Conditioning Heating, defrost ,vent direction and temperature adjustment . If you have the app it can control remote start locking and unlocking of your doors. I have taken vehicle down to the dealership they have confirmed that it was over the air update that has caused the system to crash. So driving down the road I cannot change to defrost once my window gets fogged up. Whatever position it would be stuck in when the system crashes is the position it will be in until new system is installed or fixed. My other concern is I went to sleep one night and I wake up the next day to have my truck randomly lock itself with my keys in it. It is a key fob system so my truck will not allow me to lock the keys in the vehicle. I am concerned since it just randomly did it for no reason what if there is an emergency and I have to exit the vehicle quickly or have a child or dog in the car will it just randomly lock itself again for no reason. There was no warnings,no lamps,no signs at all the u connect system just went out.The doors locking all by them selves no warning or signs as well. After speaking with Pop-A-Lock to get my keys out of the truck he says this make year and model is in the top 4 of vehicles that just randomly lock the keys in the vehicle for no reason very concerning as a safety issue.

Filed Nov 20, 2020 · Electrical · 87,700 miles · NY

Got out of work one morning 11-11-2020 truck would not start , stated wrong key fob not the problem. Took multiple times to turn the key to start the truck. I changed the key fob battery not the problem. Battery was replaced 1 year ago not the problem. The key fob ignition switch was the problem. Had a friend of mine tell me he had the same problem happen to him 4 months ago. Was afraid that if I turn my truck off it would not start back up.

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · MO

Horn no longer works, by pushing it or with key fob locking when locking my truck. I've read that this has happen on multiple ram 1500s. My just stop when exiting my truck and I notice I didnt get any beep when trying to secure my truck. Checked every fuse, relay, even took it to the dealership I purchased it from. Only had the truck for 4 weeks and they told me I would have to pay $600. This is a safety issue and I shouldn't be responsible for a horn not beeping..

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · KY

On the push button start whenever you close a door an alarm goes off stating can't find key fob. Just put a new battery in key fob and it still does it. When that happens will not start and when running the alarm still goes off if a door is closed, so you have to turn off engine and use manual over ride to start again

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Body, Locks · 5,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Suspension · 6,000 miles · CA

Vehicle air suspension engages to raise and/or lower vehicle at random intervals after the vehicle is stationary, in "park", and the engine is turned off. The vehicle key fob nor any other owner prompts are used to cause the issue. The interval period between when the vehicle is parked and turned off and the air suspension engagement to raise and/or lower the vehicle can range from several minutes to hours.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 23,000 miles · WI

While driving to work on a smooth straight road, the emergency information screen in my gauge cluster started flashing and stated "service power steering" "service electronic brake system" "service electronic brake controller" "service transmission" it also stated to not shift to park as shifting may become inoperable once stopped. My power steering was gone, my gas pedal was inoperable and braking was very weak. I had to muscle the truck to the side of the road and slowly come to a stop and shifted into park. I turned the key fob to off and let it sit for a few minutes. When I tried to restart the vehicle it would not even attempt to turn over. Now, my key fob was also stuck in the ignition and would not turn to the off position to remove the key. I called chrysler roadside assistance and sat on hold for 55 minutes before the first person answered the phone. After 10-15 min we had a tow truck set up but that wouldn't be there for another 75 minutes. So from the time I called to when the tow truck actually arrived it was almost 2.5 hours! Good thing it wasn't the middle of winter. They replaced the ignition module. That wasn't the problem. Then they thought it was the bcm. That didn't work as they now "only have communication with half of the vehicle". I'm still not sure what that means but that's where we are at day 7. I do not want this vehicle back. I do not feel safe driving it if the service department has no idea how to properly fix it or even know if they have properly fixed it with their guess and check methods. If I had been traveling at higher speeds or pulling a trailer when this happened, the outcome could have been disasterous! Or even worse if my wife had been driving in 4wd and lost power steering there is no way she could have pulled the vehicle over safely. Huge safety concern that I want no part of. This is on top of the 5+ recalls.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Electrical · 1,006 miles · TX

On 12/13/2014, I purchased a new, 2014 dodge ram 1500 in san antonio, texas. On 01/23/2015, after accumulating 1000 miles on the odometer, I triggered the key fob to unlock the vehicle only to have the entire electrical system fail. I could not start the vehicle no matter what I tried. I notified dodge and had the vehicle towed to the dealership on 01/24/2015. After several visits to the dealership and numerous telephone calls, I could not receive any definitive answer as to what was being diagnosed or done to fix the problem. Eventually, I had to open a case file through dodge customer service. They too, were met with the same uncertainty and could not provide any additional information. After 40 days in maintenance and a great deal of acquired stress, the vehicle was finally returned in working order. The cause ? A faulty, total integrated power module (tipm). Upon further investigation of this unit I have come to find that (1) chrysler is aware of this issue, (2) there is a national backorder for tipm?s stretching months, and (3) legal action is pending. Due to the circumstances that I had to endure, I no longer want this truck, nor do I trust its integrity. Although the system failed at my home, it could have very well happened on the road and caused ?who knows what?. I am done with this vehicle.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Electrical · 1,650 miles · IL

The remote control can start the vehicle just by contact in a pocket. The auto start is too exposed on the key fob. It has started my ram truck in my garage while I was inside the house, causing a carbon monoxide hazard. Also any movement can lock or unlock the vehicle at any time just my the contact of clothing while in a pocket. This is a severe hazard and can cost lives. Dodge needs to re-engineer the fob to make it safe.