My trucks 'service electronic throttle control' light (lightning bolt) comes on both when starting my vehicle and when driving my vehicle. When it comes on when I try to start the truck, it wont change out of the gear it is in (ie I cant go faster than 15-18mph). It sometimes goes off if I turn the engine on and off multiple times. The more dangerous timing of it is when the light comes on while I'm driving.this either causes me to downshift into a lower gear which throws me forward and revs the engine in excess of 3000rpm, or while I am stopped, the rpms climb without any foot on the accelerator. If I take my foot off the brake while this happens, I accelerate forward either up to 18mph or 30mph depending which gear it is 'stuck' in. I have taken it to one local ram dealer 6 times reporting the same issue. The did flash updates, replaced accelerator pedal sensor, brake sensor, repaired connector for the accelerator pedal sensor, and replaced throttle body (all of which at the time, they said each individual component was the root of the problem). I have taken it to another local ram dealer, and they attempted to fix it with 4 and a half hours of diagnostic time. They replaced the throttle body and replaced a cable/connector and low and behold, the problem still exists. This is very dangerous for so, so many reasons. I note that not only the check engine light have come on, but the traction control light, ABS light, service 4wd light, ! Temp light, check brake light, and of course the service electronic throttle control light.
2014 Ram 1500 electrical complaints
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Shifter knob has slipped or changed gears while moving or standing idle. Other times it will not shift into any gear ie: reverse. Also dash lights flicker at times, and at times will not turn off parking lights killing the battery. This has happened several times over the past 2 months.
Tipm (totally integrated power module) failure. Dealership fails to honor vehicle warranty and is not replacing the defective part under full bumper warranty. This 1 part causes many issues to the entire vehicle and major road safety issues. I have tried many attempts with dealer and manufacturer directly to have this warranty part repaired and they fail to honor such repairs. I see online that this exact part has many known issues and problems for many similar people. This 1 part affects all problems above because all these parts are electrically controlled.
On may 24, 2017, while drive at a speed of 65 MPH westbound on interstate 84 in middlebury, ct, our 2014 ram 1500 completely shutdown. No warning lights flashed and we were left with no power. By the grace of god we were able to coast through two lanes of high speed traffic to the right shoulder of the road. The key would not turn the truck back on. Ct state police (officer rivera) was called to the scene. The truck sat for approx. 45 minutes and then we tried the extra key we were carrying. The second key turned the truck back on and we proceeded home. Once home we tried the first key and it also now worked. We took the truck to the ram dealership (franklin sussex automall, sussex nj) and they could not find a problem. This was a life threatening experience and felt it should be reported.
This has happened about 10 times....after I have driven my truck put it in park shut the key off I cant get the key out ...I have to start back up put truck in drive again and shut it off again to get key out
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving between 65-70 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,415.
Stopped for gas then drove 100 feet to store. Ten minutes later truck had no electrical power, had to use key to open door. Entire system shut down. Had vehicle towed to dodge dealer they diagnosed bad winn ignition module truck only had 38,000 miles on it. Same thing happened at 35,600 miles and dealership replaced battery and alternator. This problem can happen at anytime even when driving according to other remarks. I told service tech that a couple times a week the key will not engage on first try but then will start vehicle and this has been happening for months. He said that is an indication of the module going bad. I wish I would have know at 36,000 miles or less. I will submit repair orders to dodge to be reimbursed (lol).
This is the second time we have had to have something fixed on the ABS and trac light repaired. They had to repair the wire and replace wire connector, then clear code for us. Is there other people having issues with this? The milage is only 26414 and the vehicle is less than 3 years old.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that the crash avoidance system malfunctioned intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensors in the front and rear bumpers were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not provided. Updated 06/01/17*lj
I have had multiple check engine lights come on stating that there was high voltage on the fuel sensor as well as had my fuel gauge stop working and my cluster read fuel sensor fail. The dealership said it was a dead spot in the fuel level sensor and the pump had to be replaced but won't cover it under warranty. This happens now every time my fuel gauge gets to 1/2 a tank and goes off when I get under a 1/4 tank
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact experienced electrical failures while driving or starting the vehicle intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle had no trailer brake, traction control, or center console functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radio caused the electrical short and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The radio was replaced five times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
All of the following in this review happens at all times. When in motion, stationary, all driving conditions and all times of day and night. Overhead console on truck where LED courtesy map/reading lights have issues. Light flickers and dims when on. It makes interior visibility near impossible. Upon inspecting the unit the wiring going to the lights and sun room are chaffed and pose as a fire hazard and or equipment failure if shortage occurs. Rear third brake light seal deteriorates and lets water into the cab. This can rust out flooring and causes mold issues. Ruins leather seats. Also can deteriorate seat belts possibly as well as rust or cause weakness in seatbelts for rear passengers. Will severely damage and/or stain interior roofing, carpet, seat belts and/or seats.
After driving my truck all day .. I came home and after 3 hours I wanted to go to the gym but my truck would not turn over.. I had to get a jump start but it never charged and wouldn't start once again...
I had a big rain storm about 3 weeks ago that brought around 8 inches of rain into my area. There was a factory defect with the third brake light and satellite radio antenna seals that aloud water to enter the cab of the truck. Everything in the cab of the truck was soaked. I had 6 inches on standing water in the compartments. When I drove the truck after 3 days of raining water began to pour out from the headliner onto the dashboard. Dodge refused to do anything with the ram because it was 700 miles out of the warranty. A week after the storm, I started the ram to warm up one morning and when I went to get in the truck every warning light was on, it was beeping, I could to shift it into gear nor could I turn the truck off. Once I stepped out of the truck it locked the doors with the truck still running and I could not unlock the doors for an hour later. Usaa has total my ram out but chrysler has not taken responsibility for this issue. After researching online the leak is a huge problem dating back to 2004.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a complete stop it accelerated independently. The instrument panel warning indicators and the interior lighting illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster and computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 02/14/17*lj
I've owned 4 chrysler/dodge vehicles 98 avenger, 99 ram 1500, 03 300 m and now 2014 ram 1500 which everyone has had electrical issues. I have not put money into my new truck yet but have put thousands into other vehicles before I sold them for less than blue book just to be rid of all the issues. I bought my currant truck new in june 2014, I first began noticing glitches late summer 2015 and now there are electric surges, fault indicators that are fine and lights will not shut off killing my battery. I bought new this time assuming I would eliminate these issues but I was wrong, my truck has had no accidents of any sort and yet I have a $35,000 truck that's unreliable as well as unsafe. Durning my research chrysler has been aware of this issue for decades and should be responsible for their lack of safety concerns for their customers. Very disheartening as well as frustrating
Theirs a lot of recalls they don't fix them and I'm scare of driving the truck.
Since I purchased my ram, the check engine light comes on and off as if pleases and randomly it will tell me fuel sensor fail. This comes on and off randomly but lately it happens at least once a trip.
All buttons on front right side of steering wheel (cruise control, gear+/-) have completely stopped functioning. Vehicle has 44,000 miles, steering wheel wire harness was supposedly replaced a year ago under recall
I started the truck and noticed that the controls on the steering wheel for the radio and blue tooth did not work. I also noticed that the horn did not work. I can not scroll through the information center to check the tire pressure, speed, oil life or any other items in the information center. I also do not know if this issue affects the air bag being able to deploy. I can not reset the oil life after I change the oil.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v517000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and stated that the part was available. When the contact arrived at the dealer for the repair, she was informed that the part was not available for the vehicle to be repaired. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
When driving the vehicle, the headlights blink (as if you are on a bumpy road). Took to mack grubbs/columbia, ms for a recall issue and had them to look at lights. They told me they see that in a lot of those model trucks. I picked up my truck from the recall repair and was informed I owed $40 for diagnosis of the head light issue and that it would be $180 plus tax and labor to repair the passenger side and the same to repair the driver side. That is was a wiring harness issue. The service man told me and my husband that the is very common in the ram trucks. 1) that should mean a recall. 2) our truck was in our possession exactly 2 years, 1 day when we dropped it off for the recall issue to be fixed (which was about a week after I had them to diagnos the check engine/lights and was told of a recall and set up the appt). 3) we purchased an electrical insurance at time of vehicle purchase. I do not reccommend this vehicle to anyone! The lights blinking on/off as you are driving makes oncoming traffic blink their lights or think you are trying to stop them. Not safe at all.
Air bag light kept coming on. Seen recall on my vehicle(15v‑459), in regard to wire harness causing short in the electrical system. The dealer now state that the wire harness to the airbag has shorted out under the seat. Costing approximately $401.00. Could this be caused by the recall on 2014 dodge ram.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. When the trailer lights were plugged into the outlet, they failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
At a red light engine ideal went from 800 RPM to 1500 RPM then back to 800 RPM.after green light started to drive then the electronic throttle light came on. Uncontrolled acceleration of the truck happen could not shut the engine off or get the transmission out of drive had to brake very hard and apply parking brake to stop the truck. Had the warning light for electric throttle on the panel finally the light went out and the throttle respond normally. Headed home when the same happen again with same results nearly had a accident from this. Then the light went out with temporary lost of brakes and control of the truck.then the throttle responded normally until I got home and but the truck into park the warning light came on engine RPM accelerated to 2500 RPM until I could turn the engine off.
The radio controls so much of the vehicle components and systems and I am now on my third radio unit and still have electrical problems all over the vehicle and not sure if this is related. Fuses blowning, bulbs blowing, etc.
Purchased this truck in december 2014. The mileage is 23,800 as of 4/7/2016 date miles problem 2/7/15 2245 check engine light came on (grill shutter broke) 2/17/15 2756 software update needed on transmission 10/24/15 15992 airbag recall 1/16/16 19975 idler pulley started squealing (replaced) 4/7/16 23,800 check engine light came on oil pressure sensor bad (replaced)
Numerous electrical problems, blowing fuses, blowing light bulbs, and radio issues. I had to replace three fuses and have only had the brand new vehicle despite it was on the dealers lot with 5 miles on it when I test drove it. In a years time I have had to replace one head light build, one right brake tail light bulb. Had to replace the three brake light due to leaking. I am getting ready to have the third radio replaced by dealer. The dealer has had to also work on the rear window twice which was leaking severally, and the dealer has also replaced the shark fin satellite antenna once. I am also starting to see driver's side window moving roughly not smooth as others three windows still are smooth operation. I have also had five recalls serviced and assumed to have been fixed or maybe they are causing these or other issues!
Received notice on 9/3/2015 about exhaust high frequency decoupler and notice on 10/9/2015 for battery wire harness. The dealer says they don't have parts. I received another notice on 1/20/2016 for same two problems. Dealer says they have no parts. Its been seven months and no word on parts.
8 speed automatic shift knob is awkward & we have began exiting vehicle several times while running, but still in drive!!
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