On 7/29/19 at approximately 12:30 pm, was traveling between 60 - 65 MPH, west bound on interstate 40 at n.c. Mm 31, the truck lost power (limp in mode), the check engine & service automatic throttle control system lights came on. Noticed a small amount of white smoke emitting from the underside of the truck. Coasted off of the interstate and came to rest in a used car dealership's parking lot. Turned the truck off and opened the hood where I found an approximately 8' flame projecting from under the plastic manifold cover. Doused the flame with a bottle of drinking water and took the plastic cover off where I found the wiring harness sheathing engulfed in flames. Extinguished that with an abc dry chemical extinguisher. Currently the truck is at waynesville ram with no updates as of yet. Had the egr recall completed on 6/19/19 at waynesville ram and had noticed decreased power and fuel mileage since but the decreases were minor and just accepted as fact from the recall. I am very concerned at present after researching this situation and conversing with others who have experienced very similar events with the same motor.
2015 Ram 1500 electrical complaints
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Engine coil failure after 60,000 miles. This part should be engineered to last over 100,000 miles. It causes the motor to stall when accelerating onto the highway.
Tl- contact owns a 2015 dodge ram 1500; contact stated check engine illuminated while driving 75 mpg and fuel gauge returned to empty. The vehicle has not been diagnosed nor repaired by dealer (larry h. Miller dodge ram tucson, 4220 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85711), (520) 395-9311). The manufacturer was not been contacted . Failure mileage 42583. Ep
Engine fire on 2015 ram 1500 ecodiesel. Loss of engine power, but still running, at freeway speed. No warning lights or indicators. Pulled to side of the road as "electronic throttle position failure" appeared on info screen. Pulled over and opened the hood. There were flames coming from the back of the engine. Complete loss.
Took the truck in for a recall reflash of a controller. Two weeks later, at 58mph, without warning dashboard lite up numerous symbols/codes and engine shutoff, losing power steering and power brakes. I steered vehicle onto side of road, and engine would not restart. Took first dealership 4 weeks to diagnosis a crank position tone wheel, and sensor failure. Vehicle was returned then 2 weeks later, while refueling at a gas station same failure occurred with diesel engine stoppage, and no restart. Vehicle was taken to second chrysler dealership. Vehicle has been in second dealership for 11 weeks, "undergoing diagnosis". As of 6/6/2019, no solution found. Frankly, I do not believe they have a clue what is causing the random engine shut off, nor how to repair it. This is what makes it such a frightening defect. It appears random, with absolutely no warning until the dashboard lights up and instantaneously the engine shuts off. How am I suppose to drive a vehicle with my two children around, when it could stall at any time at any speed? I've been lucky twice. Once at 58mph on a two lane road, once stationary. What if it fails merging on to an expressway, or crossing a railroad track?
Engine shuts off instantly without warning while driving at various speeds. Won't start back up for several hours. When trying to restart, starter turns but seems no gas is going to engine. Truck only has 39k miles. When I walked away from the truck the auto starter tried to start it on it's own.
Headlight developes condensation, causing headlight (high beam) to blow out (my case), but which ever is on will blow out. Dealership is telling customers to run with high beam on to burn off the condensation. This only causes the bulb to blow.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a defective battery placed in the vehicle. The battery exploded and damaged the starter, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to branhaven jeep chrysler dodge ram (348 w main st, branford, ct 06405, (203) 488-6351) for repairs, but the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, which caused the rear windshield to become smashed. The dealer kept the vehicle for nine weeks and a loaner vehicle was provided. The rear windshield was repaired, the engine harness was replaced, and an entirely new wiring system was installed. The contact expected some type of compensation from the dealer, but none was offered. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Vehicle turns off when hitting potholes on city streets while driving have to stop put in park and restart said vehicle was in shop may of 2018 for same issue vehicle on has 1000 mls since last repair per allen samuels dodge service adviser in aransas pass texas
There is a split-second delay when pressing the horn button and the horn actually sounding. Very significant when someone is entering your lane and doesn't see you. Service tech charged me $50 to tell me that this is normal. It certainly should not be normal. Very dangerous. It has done this since new.
This is the second ram I have ownec with a shift knob on the dash. Both have failed around 60k miles. In both trucks the shift will randomly either go jnto neutral or park while stopped.. Has happened to me at red lights. I've had to shift back to park and reset the desired gear. On 3 separate occasions I had cycle the shifter 3 times before it would go into gear causing traffic to back up. I replaced the shifter and cured the problem on both trucks. This is obviously not an isolated incident and should be a safety recall.
Sierra wireless adapter in radio spontaneously dies for no known reason
The dealer had to replace the clockspring due to problems with the horn, airbag and steering/electrical. This was the same problem for 2012-2014 ram 1500s that were recalled, mileage for the truck is about 65000. Cost for fixing it was 762.67. It is similar to the federal safety agency id number: 11065676 the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the lights on the steering wheel did not illuminate and the horn stopped working. Chapman dodge chrysler jeep ram of scottsdale, arizona (3800 n 89th st, 85251) was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,500.
Continue to receive check engine light code p0463 high level output fuel sensor. Fuel gauge does not change and works correctly. Should not have to pay $734 to $1400 to fix this sensor problem. // front park assist sensor broken. One sensor broken but fails the other sensors installed. Should have to pay $765 to replace one sensor and paint to match the front bumper.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to staunton chrysler dodge jeep ram (907 w frontage rd, staunton, il) to be repaired. Two months later, while driving 61 MPH with the cruise control activated, the speed increased to 70 MPH down a hill. The contact stated that the vehicle also made an abnormal noise while driving up and down the hill. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they stated that it was normal for the vehicle to accelerate approximately 12 MPH while driving on a decline. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 28,567. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. While driving 73 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the cruise control did not disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. Instead, the vehicle accelerated to 87 MPH and the auto throttle warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) at autonation (11200 n fwy service rd e, fort worth, tx 76177, 817‑642‑7894); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,419. *tt updated 11/28/18
No high beams no reverse lights no license plate lights
Electronic throttle engaged , as I was traveling up hill on a windy 2 lane road!. Scary!
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). Riverhead chrysler dodge jeep ram (624 w main street, riverhead, ny) refused to perform the repair because the vehicle was not purchased from them, and also the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *tt updated 10/15/18
Stereo not working - flashes ram logo and xm logo, then tries to update. Nothing happens and no controls work. Dealer wants 1800. To replace. Drivers side lumbar not working, dealer said seat back needs replacing. Hard to believe these need to be done on a 3 yr old vehicle with 44k miles on it. Neither are safety items, however many are having the same issue with the radios in these vehicles.
I have multiple issues but the scariest is after setting the emergency brakes and putting my 2015 ram 1500 in park my truck will roll up to 4 feet. This happens almost every time I put it in park. Every time I park it I worry that it will roll and hit a person or another vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the "parking sensor disabled" indicator illuminated intermittently and the heated steering wheel did not work. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to st. Charles jeep chrysler (1611 e main st, st charles, il 60174, 630‑513‑5353), but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The technician; however, replaced the radio and the windshield wipers, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the failures would be investigated. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition to start the vehicle. The key was also difficult to remove from the ignition. The failure was intermittent and mainly occurred after the vehicle had been parked and attempting to start the vehicle. Two dealers (sherwood chrysler jeep dodge, 1915 n salisbury blvd, salisbury, md 21801, (410) 749-1301 and spirit chrysler dodge jeep, 1945 kings hwy, swedesboro, nj 08085, (856) 467-2200) were contacted, but did not diagnosis the vehicle. Neither dealer mentioned that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Rear cab 3rd brake light leaks extreme amount of water when raining hard. There are hundards of video that highlight this issue. Water entering the cab could potentially start a fire or some kind of electric short. Chrysler/ram doesn't offer a solution to fix at their cost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the lights on the steering wheel did not illuminate and the horn stopped working. Chapman dodge chrysler jeep ram of scottsdale, arizona (3800 n 89th st, 85251) was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,500.
I bought my 2015 ram 1500 on november 27, 2017. The truck looked as though it had been very well maintained and taken care of. The first or second week in december a check engine light came on as I was pulling in my neighborhood. It turned out to be a fuel pump sensor which the dealership replaced. Now after a month and a half later, another check engine light has came on while parking at a restaurant. 3 codes have shown up for this cel. They are p26ab, p26a7, and p2681. These codes have something to do with the engine coolant bypass valve control. After only an hour of sitting in my driveway the following day there was a huge rainbow colored leak on the asphalt and fluid settling and dripping from the bottom of the transmission. I have taken very good care of this truck since I purchased it. It is just as clean as the day I took it off the lot. I am worried that there is something seriously wrong with this truck now and that the dealership will try and take advantage of me and the fact that the warranty was only for 30 days because when I purchased it the vehicle was used and had 72000 miles on it. This is my first dodge ram truck I have ever owned and so far I am very disappointed in the reliability. I will be taking it to the dealership one day this week when I can get off of work. Hopefully they don't try to "pull one over" on me. Attached is the leak in my driveway after an hour of being parked.
Vehicle stalls while driving it. Needs new tipm according to service center. They won't replace it under warranty because they say we modified it by wrapping a piece of heavy duty wire around the bolt for power in the tipm. Service people stated twice that if we removed the wire, it would put the truck back to factory condition and it would be fixed under the warranty. It has been taken to the service center twice and they still refuse to fix the truck under warranty. The wire is a temporary solution to keep the truck running and has come loose on occasion while driving. This is a very dangerous defect that we don't feel we should have to pay for.
I put my truck in park on the electronic transmission control with engine running walked away about 20 yards when the truck started rolling I tried to run after it but only got myself hurt and the truck took out a mailbox and fence.these electronic transmission shifters are not to be trusted. Im now afraid of it its not to be trusted I always make sure the emergency brake is on.I was lucky when it rolled across the road it did not hit another car
My truck was idling in park with brake on. My truck jumped out of park into drive and ran into a tree with no body in drivers seat.
One day last week I woke up and my left rear steering wheel control button stopped functioning. (turns the radio station tuning down) also the high mounted reverse lights do not work when in reverse. I also had a blown high mounted rear brake light bulb out which was replaced. Horn works no check engine light. I have not taken it to do to diagnostic cost.
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