Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument cluster began to pulsate. The contact stated that the failure occurred for the last two weeks and occurred while the vehicle was stationary and idling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,900.
2014 Ram 1500 electrical complaints
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While driving the 2014 ram 1500 the vehicle has lost power numerous times. This is an intermittent issue and I have not been able to duplicate on the spot. This means that the lose of power can happen at any given time. This lose of power will result in losing steering and sometimes braking, since all are controlled by electronics. These occurrences have happened while normal driving conditions; rolling up windows, turning on bright lights, and just driving.
Driving on hwy 17 down a ramp, throttle sensor light came on and truck stalled out. Restarted truck to pull off hwy/ramp to safer location, noticed thick bl smoke billowing out from under hood. Pulled into parking lot, lifted hood to see flames coming off engine. Bystander called 911 while I got a bucket of water. Threw bucket of water onto engine while police and fire dept finished extinguishing. Fire dept stated they have seen a few eco fires. Towed to hendrick's, contacted ram. Ram stated no need to contact ins co (they will handle it). Thought this was strange, contacted ins co anyways. Inspected by 2 fire specialists, ins co and ram. Ins co stated manufact defect, ram stated leaky injector (which were replaced by ram 18k mi prior at dealership). I sustained smoke inhalation and 1st degree burns to face,neck,lt arm and had/have headaches. Truck was still under 100k warranty with only 40k. Ram denied opened claim and warranty. Ins co totaled truck out, they still have an open claim against ram. Additionally ram denying my emissions settlement of 3k only offering 900 (stating emissions work couldn't be done due to fire classifying me as a previous owner although I was current owner even at that time). I still haven't settled emissions. Recently ram has recalled all 108k eco-diesels 2014-19 for fire hazard. My truck fits the description for what happens and always needed a little coolant with maint, insp, oil changes. I paid off my truck before, and now have a payment with what I consider a lesser truck. When I call fca and give my info they often hang up, act like they cant hear me, or state they are transferring me to manager (hanging up on me). Also stating someone will get back to me, but never any returned call (supposed to get a call tomorrow, will see).
The odb harness plug in that the reader plugs in is corroded and the reader will not work.they can not plug in to do the recalls. Truck has 32000 miles and always has been kept in a garage and dry. They want 836.36 to replace and will not cover under warranty. It is under the dash under steering will and should not have corroded.
The radio just stops working. I have the connect 5.0 my screen will flash back and fourth from the back up camera to a blue screen while I'm driving. This happens while driving.
Fuel gauge miss reads, common problem in rams. Fuel level not known. 15k mile 2014 ram 1500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the low fuel indicator illuminated despite the fact that the contact had just filled his vehicle with fuel the previous day. The contact filled the vehicle with a low amount of fuel and the indicator turned off. The contact stated that the fuel indicator illuminated again while on a trip when the fuel level was at 3/4 fuel capacity. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 59,500. Consumer stated he is having issues with check engine lights and shuts down after 1/2 minute, after reporting to the federal safety agency.
Dash lights will not turn off when truck is turned off. Have to disconnect battery for lights to turn off.
The engine check light illuminated in the instrument panel. I took the vehicle to my dealership and they diagnosed the problem as a fuel level sensor stuck. When the light first illuminated the vehicle was parked. *bf consumer stated when the sensor fails ity causes the fuel gauge to plummet to empty.
Ram 1500 fuel gauge drops to empty and empty signal comes on while driving or at a stand still also states "fuel sensor fail"
Fuel pump sensor failed. Replaced the part, bought from the dealership. Installed and worked for two days before the sensor again failed. When the fuel tank is filled the gauge does not sense any fuel in the car. Also the car's computer system fails to tell you which part is in failure- the brake light indicator went on for the passenger side brake light, it was actually the brake light on the cab that was out.
Vehicle loses power randomly and completely shuts down. This has happened in traffic, in the driveway, and while traveling down a highway at 70mph. In thirteen months the vehicle has been driven and towed for repair to various dealerships seven times. The first four times it was taken to a dealership, it was released to me without repair due to the dealership being "unable to reproduce the issue". This vehicle is dangerous and should be removed from commerce.
The vehicle's instrument cluster flickers from bright to extremely dark. The dodge dealership traced the issue back to the icp module. As this module continues to flicker it draws the attention of the operator away from the road. The module also indicates engine issues, this could lead to a loss of control resulting in a crash.
Fuel level sensor came on. Many others having same problem. Vehicle was moving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 60 MPH at night, the electrical system completely failed without warning and then rebooted on its own. On another occasion, while driving at a low rate of speed, the engine completely failed without warning. The contact drove to m & m chrysler, dodge, jeep, and ram (131 mill st, liberty, ny 12754, 845‑292‑3500) to have the vehicle diagnosed, but no failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.
2014 dodge ram truck 1500. Consumer writes in regards to defective wiring harness. *ld the consumer stated after having the recall repair completed on the steering wheel wire harness, the horn and electrical features on the wheel failed. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the cost of repairing the electrical failures due to the recall repair.
While living in virginia in 2015, I proceeded to take my dodge ram in to correct a defective wire harness. Recall notice r36, the federal safety agency 15-459 noted 'the steering wheel wire harness on your vehicle may become chaffed by the driver airbag module retainer spring ends. A chaffed steering wheel wire harness could cause an electrical short and/or an inadvertent driver airbag deployment. Inadvertent driver airbag deployment, during certain driving conditions, may increase the risk of a crash and/or vehicle occupant injury.' after that recall was performed, I lost all use of my horn, and electrical features installed on the steering wheel. I drove several years without these features and never really had time to get this evaluated because of multiple military deployments. We relocated to ohio and I decided to have the truck evaluated and basically the recall work was never corrected by fair oaks chantilly chrysler dealership. On july 8 through july 11, 2019, my vehicle was serviced by jeff wyler chrysler, dodge, jeep in batavia, ohio to corrected the recall notice r36, nhsta 15-459. My service manager noted to submit a claim to be reimbursed for $403.78. They reached out to chrysler headquarters for further consultation, however, they never responded to my service manager.
'takata recall' while my vehicle is parked in my driveway it is unlocking on its own. Has been happening every night for about 2 weeks. I have a security camera and can see that nobody is messing with my truck.
'takata recall' electrical power went out in my 2014 dodge ram 1500. Went to the dealership, they replaced the pdc for $737.69 and a day after the power steering stopped while driving and almost crashed into several cars. *dt *dt*jb vehcile was repaired.
Approaching a stop sign, I step on the brakes then vehicle went into a slow coast mode. ( a red sign turned on, indicating an "electrical brake" issue). Then indicates "switch gear to park", soon after proceeded as normal. The next day as I was stop on a drive thru, same indication occur, engine power went off then "electrical brake" , next thing was "switch gear to park" resuming to normal operation. Very concern about this it is my only form of transportation to and from doctors visit, it has about 46,000 miles on it, very well taken care of. Would not want it to fail on me at a middle of an interception. In between these events, their is no light that appears. Is this a recall issue that can be address immediately please thank you.
Cruise control won't turn on. I've read that if I was able to turn it on it might not disengage.
It started out as flashing instrument cluster and wipers running and engine wouldn't start. Took it to the dealer and nothing was found wrong. Made two more trips for the same thing until they said ants had gotten into it and chewed on the wiring installation. The harness was replaced but no evidence of it being replaced (original factory torque markings still visible). Less than a year later the electrical is still not working properly. The cruise control button is intermittent at best. This morning the engine would not start again and this time it had to be towed in. Still waiting on results.
Takata recall. When my 2014 ram 1500 is stationary, moving, or just turned the car on. My touch screen goes black, freezes, and I cannot controll the heat or a.c, fan speed, volume to the radio, radio, heated seats, any electronic buttons on my steering wheel or any of the buttons that are connected to my screen/radio. My daughter's boy friend just purchased the same year turck I did and he started having the same problems with his screen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the cruse control did not engage. On other occasions, the cruise control did not deactivate. The failures occurred for approximately one month. The vehicle was taken to baxter jeep/ram/chrysler (7713 s 19th street, belleview, ne 68147) where it was diagnosed that the harness for the steering column was shorting out and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
I believe when my truck was in for the last recall the dealer said they needed to flash my tipm and no 8m having starting issues with my truck . This will be the fifth time my truck has had issues and not really trusting dodge right now.
Takata recall while the vehicle was in park the rotary knob would spin back and forth and wouldn't move out of park. It stated service transmission shifter. I diconnected the battery and reconnected it. Very quickly I moved it into drive and was able to get the truck into drive and in motion . Shortly after at a speed of approximately 70 MPH, in the middle of the highway, the vehicle shifted from drive into neutral on its own causing the vehicle's engine to accelerate and once I was able to safely maneuver it to the side of the road, it came to a complete stop and it was stuck in park. I have taken the truck to the dealership in buford, ga for further evaluation. They have stated it was something to do with a code in the computer.
Fuel sensor failure. It is a known ongoing issue with ram trucks (it is posted all over the internet) about all models and years going through this defective sensor. It has my engine light on and my gauge stuck on empty if I drive 15miles on a full tank. (gauge only works if tank if 100%full and engine light is still on even then)
Went to ram dealer for recall #'s u61, u53, u07. When vehicle was returned am now able to shift from reverse to drive without touching parking brake while vehicle is in motion. Also able to shift from drive to reverse and from drive/reverse to park without touching brake pedal. Reported problem to dealer 2/21/2019. Dealer has procrastinated in fixing issue. Notified ram customer service 3/27/2019 to help get recall problem fixed. Dealer stated would order part. No calls again from dealer. Called ram customer service 04/15/2019 and problem has been elevated, but still no fix to vehicle. Dealer again called with no solution to correct recall created safety issue. Again, vehicle can be shifted from drive to reverse while vehicle is in motion without touching brake pedal.
Upon starting my truck both while stationary and in motion on city streets and highways, the driver information center screen flickers and intermittently blacks out. The dealership says to move the dic dimmer knob back and forth to correct the issue. That action does not correct the flickering. The dic information includes engine issues, cruise control, speed, vehicle systems warnings, tire air pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, charging system status, anti-lock brake system status, etc. I was told "federal regulations require all information displays be clearly legible.". This is a safety issue, can you help me to get it corrected? Let me know. Regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2014 dodge ram truck. Consumer writes in regards to fuel sensor problems. *ld
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