2017 Ram 1500: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Acceleration, Electrical · 140,829 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated the gear shift/rotary dial had seized in place. The vehicle failed to shift into park, and the key failed to release from the ignition switch. While driving, the vehicle jumped from park to reverse and then drive. The drive, reverse, park, and neutral warning lights were illuminated. While at a stop, the vehicle locked. While depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal revving sound detected. The vehicle was hesitating and was slow to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed as an electrical failure. The dealer informed the contact that the control module was not communicating with the TCM. The dealer scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also called Marion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 44 Worley Rd., Marion, NC 28752, Auto Star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Waynesville (280 Hyatt Creek Rd., Waynesville, NC 28786), and Crossroads Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Henderson (120 US-158, Henderson, NC 27536). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,829.

Filed May 28, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · 130,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 2, 2023 · Fuel system · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 17, 2023 · Engine · CO

The plastic fan exploded and cut through the transmission lines causing the truck to stop moving and thousands of dollars in damage. While towing a 6500lb trailer, the fan was spinning at a high rate of speed when the plastic failed and broke apart in the engine bay causing damage to the paint, heat shield, and transmission lines. It was unknown that this occurred until the vehicle started to hesitate with the gas pedal until it no longer would drive. The vehicle and trailer were towed to Brandon Dodge on Broadway in Littleton Colorado where the service associate then told me the driver caused the fan to break!? Seems very unlikely that you could run over something that could fit up into the engine area and go into a high rate fan that blows into the engine bay and anything that did fit into that small opening would damage a fan so badly that all blades would break off. This issue had to be resolved by my insurance company as the warranty on the vehicle said they wouldn't fix it due to the service man's comments. The transmission had to be dropped and checked for damage and pan replaced, hoses replaced and new fan, which looks a different color/type to me was installed. The fan has been in the shop at 46k miles for noise and they replaced only the clutch.

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · AZ · fire

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were informed that the vehicle could not be seen for a few weeks. The contact's husband drove the vehicle home and called the dealer the next day; he was instructed to bring in the vehicle for an inspection. While driving to the dealer at 35 MPH, her husband noticed black smoke emitting from the hood of the vehicle. As her husband pulled over and opened the hood, flames began to engulf the engine. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic and later to an independent body shop where it remained in their possession. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. Vin tool confirms parts not yet available.

Filed Sep 15, 2022 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle would start to hesitate and shake then decelerate without warning. The contact also stated that while accelerating at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.

Filed Jul 8, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Vehicular hesitated to select gear and to accelerate. This has concerned me when in traffic when you expect it to accelerate This is an on going issue no

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Engine · 252,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and restart the vehicle without an issue. The contact called multiple unknown local dealers regarding the failure and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 252,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Transmission · 4,200 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. When the contact attempted to check the transmission fluid, there was no dipstick present. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated when switching from two to four wheel drive. The gear would shift roughly into another gear. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 4,200. The VIN was unknown.