Took the truck in for service on air bag light issue to the dealer, lawton chrysler jeep dodge ram's truck center located at 215 se interstate dr., lawton, ok 73501. I was informed by an employee that the airbag light was a common issue due to a bad design and a cheap plastic wiring harness located under the driver side seat. Any seat adjustments, loose objects rolling under the seat, or even a rear passengers foot could potential make contact with the harness in a manner that breaks it and may trigger the airbag light to come on.. Interstate dr. Martin ok 73501 I was informed by employee that the airbag light was a common issue due to a bad design in the cheap plastic wiring harness located under the driver side seat in the seat that just meant loose objects rolling under the seat or even a rear passengers foot could potential make contact with the harness in a manner that breaks the plastic part. This would trigger the airbag light. My concern is, will the airbag function properly if I'm in an accident? *dt dodge admitted it was poor design.
2014 Ram 1500 electrical complaints
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During cold weather in minnesota, the electronic power steering failed to respond causing my truck to go into the ditch.
Vehicle stalls and loses all power and electrical, shifting itself into park while driving. This is due to the faulty tipm in chrysler vehicles. This has occurred while driving with my wife and children on the highway and on many other occasions; there is no warning or indication that it is going to happen, it just happens. This is unsafe and could result in multiple fatalities. This has been an ongoing issue since december 2018. I purchased the vehicle in may 2018. After doing research as to what the problem could be I discovered that this is an ongoing issue that chrysler is aware of and to my knowledge have done nothing to resolve this issue. Had I known that purchasing this vehicle would endanger my family, I never would have even considered buying it.
Radio and screen goes blank and stays blank for a period off time (intermittently) when starting the vehicle. It effects the climate control ie: (defroster and heater can't be turned on), rear camera, outside temperature, direction, phone, radio and the seat warmers don't work. This happens when stationary and in motion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 70 MPH, the engine revved and the entire instrument panel illuminated. Also, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and then decreased with a knocking noise present. Furthermore, when the brake pedal was depressed, the engine continued to rev. The vehicle was serviced at texas dodge (7800 I-40 frontage rd, amarillo, tx 79106, (806) 353-6343) per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control), but the remedy failed to repair the failures. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the software was updated again, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000. *dt
2014 ram 1500 laramie ecodiesel throwing fault code p203e reductant level sensor circuit intermittent/erratic. This fault is caused by crystallized diesel exhuast fluid (def) on the integrated sensor in the def tank. The sensor is unable to detect the amount of fluid in tank and will shut down engine after 500 miles if the tank is not replaced. I do believe after extensive research this is a manufacturing defect. There are two different recalls for this fault which are: number: 18-038-15 rev. B and number: 25-001-15 rev a. The first one covers a PCM flash for the 2015 ram and 2014 jeep grand cherokee. In the notes it says that this is for all 3 liter 8 speed transmissions. Which should also include a 2014 ram ecodiesel. The second one if for 2014-15 ram 2500,3500+ with 6.7l diesel engines. The issue I have with that is my vehicle is having that exact issue and needs the same services but it has a 3 liter engine.
While driving on a highway there was a loud thump from the engine. Engine lost power and shut down. Info screen displayed 'check trailer brake,' 'electronic throttle control,' and 'towing mode''.' was not towing anything at the time. Able to pull to side of the road safely. Engine will not start now. Vehicle towed to dealership. Awaiting information from dealer on repair.
Most recent episode of truck shutting off while driving was while crossing railroad tracks in rural area pulled up to look both ways to cross then started over tracks truck shut off in middle of track needless to say a train was coming around corner, when train was 200 yrd away luck forced it into neutral. Needless to say have had it in the shop multiple time in 2015 and ram stated it wasn't throwing code for it to shut off. They let the death trap back on road. This truck has multiple electrical problems.
Power steering warning light illuminated on startup power steering inoperative. Turned off waited one minute ran ok. At my next stop it did the same again but took six minutes before power steering worked. Both times the vehicle was stationary.
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
Long crank times before starting starved of fuel like it is out am told it will cost around $1000 to fix it timp .a relay for the fuel pump.also have issue with cruise already replaced it only 60000 miles on the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that the electrical system warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per an unknown the federal safety agency campaign regarding the cam lock, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the electrical system warning indicator illuminated after the recall repair was completed by zeigler chrysler, jeep, ram, dodge (3939 stadium dr., kalamazoo, mi 49008, (269) 375-4500). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,614.
In may 2018 fuel sensor fail I had to come out of my pocket to replace. I brought the truck landmark dodge in morrow ga. I only had it for a year, along with the fake warranty that turn out to be no good. I felt like they stole money from me they did not work for. Now today I had to come out of my pocket again to pay for a bad tipm with a bad fuel pump relay. I thought that if I get the truck from the dealer, it would be a few years before start having problem with it. I email dodge support about the problem. I have not receive a email from other than they receive my complaint. Very poor customer service.
Cannot put it to work it will not haul a trailer, can't drive because it will turn off in bumpy roads, been marking ' shift to desire gear to drive' we have been fighting with people from the agency ( don davis ) and they say they cannot find problems. Changed shift cragter twice, no luck! I took it with the enginge like turned on and can't seem to find a 'code' the truck starts shaking up before it turns off completely. It's a matter of safety for myself and my family.
Rear left taillight turn signal(blinker) went out. Checked with dealership in gladstone oregon and was told that there were over 300 taillights with the same problem as mine within the same distribution area as the portland, or area. This should like a problem once again and it is a safety issue
When you put the brakes on the the lights on the dash board dim down to very dim when the brake is released they come back up.
The airbag warning light keeps coming on and off (along with the accompanying "ding"). I think there is a short in the wiring under the driver's seat. Whenever I go over big bumps it seems to cause the issue more often.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to vancampen motors inc. (601 w 3rd st, williamsport, pa 17701, (570) 326-0567), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While at the dealer (columbiana dodge chrysler, 100 commerce circle, columbiana, oh 44404), the contact was informed of an unknown recall for her vehicle. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle needed an electronic computer box sensor assembly and a fuel pump relay circuit board. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The federal safety agency campaign information was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Truck took brief periods where it would just suddenly die going down the road, then the last time running about 60 MPH, it died not far from home and smoke billowed out from under the hood wafting its way inside the cab...son-in-law fought the steering and managed to bring it to a stop on the shoulder of the road...with my granddaughters in the back seat....they were almost overcome by this black obnoxious smoke and both suffered for the longest time a harsh, dry cough...I noticed there are limited recalls on this model of truck and none seem to be related to electrical fires under the hood...how ever these vehicles are unsafe and pose a significant hazard to all the motoring public...they should be recalled and all of them destroyed to protect the public and the passengers...dealership sated the 'brain box and starter burned up' and is not a warranty issue...but the health and well being of my grandchildren are far more important than chrysler's profit margin.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and shifted to the park position. In addition, the contact experienced an electrical failure in which all of the interior lights would not turn off when the vehicle was turned off. A dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The VIN was not available.
Less than 100k miles, 4 issues started, 1-fuel level sensor 2- service trailer brake system 3- anti lock brakes system - cruse control does not work.
Parking sensors go off with nothing in front, when wet. There was a star class on this. They exchanged the sensors left to right. The issue followed the sensors. Dealer wants to have the vehicle when the issue occurs, as they can not replicate in shop. When it happens, I can't get to shop. Has been in shop multiple times. Now vehicle is out of regular warranty, but still issue has not been resolved.
On 11/22/17 at around 5pm driving east bound on I-76 in pennsylvania our 2014 ram 1500 ecodiesel engine caught on fire. As I tried to stop I realized I had no brakes. We slowed to a stop as we started up a hill, I put it in park and we all got out just in time. A certified chrysler mechanic had just 2 days earlier finished installing a new engine. Both the dealership & chrysler have denied all ownership and no root cause evaluation has been completed. I believe a fuel line failed due to faulty workmanship, but without a third party independent investigation I guess we will never know and some other customer may experience the same thing.
Instrument panel lights blinking on and off while vehicle was in operation
Vehicle recently passed 3yr/36k warranty. Check engine light and "fuel level sensor" failure code intermittently flash on and off again. When active, I lose all fuel gauge fuel level indication. I note that there are other the federal safety agency complaints about this and see many online forum discussions abut this. The fuel sensor failure comes on and off while driving the vehicle. The warning is distracting to normal driving, as it takes your attention off the road to check and see what has happened to the vehicle, not knowing if this is a new failure, a tire pressure issue, or something else. I would like the federal safety agency to look and see if this is a broader issue that needs a recall / manufacturer repair.
While driving on highway check engine light came on. Smelled burning, another car pulled along side and yelled "you are on fire" after stopping the truck I was able to extinguish the flames under the engine by applying dry powder fire extingisher into the open hood. Later investigation by a chrylser hired investigator indicated the starter cable short circuited to a sharp bracket attached to the frame causing the electrical harness to catch fire. In my opinion chrylser is dragging their feet in authorizing a warranty repair
Vehicle panel lights staying on without key in vehicle draining battery. Has been to dealer 4 times for same issue. Today, vehicle would not accelerate over 13 MPH, after pulling out onto main street from home. Was able to turn around & return home safely, now vehicle at dealer for 5th time for this new issue plus dead battery from panel lights.
Truck lost all ABS break controls, speedometer stopped working and vehicle became stuck in park. The ABS module and ABS motor were saturated in water. Found recall on dodge journey which matches my issue. Seems like ram needs to look into issue. Truck has 44246 miles
Driving along at highway speeds, the "throttle control sensor" light comes on for a quick second, then goes off, and "enginge light" goes on. Withing seconds, the truck loses power, giving you little to no time to prepare and react. It has happened in l.a. On frwy with loads of traffic, it's so dangerous trying to get over to the side without being killed! It has happened 2 tiimes while in tow mode pulling trailers, again so dangerous when suddenly you have no power. Once while pulling horses in the trailer, on an up-hill, with cars behind me and no where to pull over (no shoulder). So unsafe, I was badly shaken over that one with my horses in tow. So this has happened 4 times to us, dodge has had in shop 4 times and cannot fix. It is terrifing to be going along and have your power cut in a moments time, and be in "limp mode". We can no longer trust this truck. So dangerous
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