2017 Ram 1500 wheels problems

Filed Aug 26, 2024 · Brakes, Transmission · ME

1.The components that failed were the entire rear dif. It will be available for inspection and I will make certain that my mechanic takes photos. 2. My brakes completely locked up on me TWICE and the vehicle stalled. I was left in the middle of the road on a downward slope and on a curve, a blind spot. I was extremely fortunate that this didn't take place on the interstate and that there wasn't a tractor trailer following behind me!! 3. My mechanic verified that it was in fact the rear differential that was destroyed. The inside of the casing was "chewed up" by the gears. He called around and was able to locate a slightly used one to attempt to save me money and it was easier for him to complete the task of replacing it. 4. There are no police reports or insurance claims. 5. There were no warning lamps to alert me that anything was wrong. The only thing that took place was the truck lost power TWICE while traveling on the interstate where I was forced to stop in the break down lane. Both situations could have ended MUCH WORSE for me.

Filed Aug 14, 2024 · Fuel system, Steering · VA

I am writing this letter about a vehicle I purchased in November 2023. The vehicle purchased was a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Diesel from Rick Chevrolet in Virginia Beach VA. The truck has many defects. The first month I took it back for a leaking tire, broken windshield, oil leak and because it drove funny and I did not know what was wrong with it, but I knew something was wrong. They kept the truck for approximately a week or two. In April I hit a pothole in Norfolk off [XXX] and I didn’t know what had happened to the truck. I left it in Norfolk until the next morning because I could not get a tow truck to come out that night. I had my truck towed to Dodge, Ram and FIAT in Norfolk VA. They told me the Tie Rod, Axle, had broken. The Dealer then, told me that the truck would not align so they sent it to the Collision Center. The collision center told me that the truck had a bent frame and it did not happen due to the pothole. That the truck was a death trap and I need not to drive it that the dealer should not have sold me that truck. I went and talked to the Manager at Rick Chevrolet named Kerry and he said we could swap the truck, but I had to make a down payment of an excessive amount due to my credit. I did not know that this truck was a nightmare and I feel why should I have to pay for someone selling me a truck that can kill me and whoever is riding with me. I bought the truck because they are supposed to be safe. This is ridiculous and the dealership is not trying to help me out of this by putting me in a safe vehicle. I am paying for something that is going to cause me bodily harm or my life, and they want me to pay more to get into a safe vehicle. This truck should not have been sold and because it was, they need to take responsibility and swap me out of this death trap. Can you please look into this matter. The collision center gave me copies of what they did, and what they found wrong with the truck and a picture of frame being bent. The firewall INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATIO

Filed Mar 22, 2024 · Transmission, Wheels · TN

Rear axle pinion gear broke causing lack of motion could cause me to wreck or get hit

Filed Aug 21, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN · crash

When we bought the truck we drove to Virginia beach, va. The cruise control was locked on at 72mph and had to turn truck off to keep from rear ending many vehicles stopped on Interstate. Brake failure has almost caused wreck 5 or 6 times. I did have accident in June. I don't drive it anymore have a 38,000 vehicle we cant drive because brakes fail. Two different occasions the wheel on drivers side has broke lugs and wheel came off once and second time I heard noise and parked it. I had 1 lug left that time. As we lost my mom and sister in wrong way crash this has brought unnecessary stress and emotional distress. So we have no vehicle and out of 38,000. The contact wants to add the Hemi tick defect as well.

Filed Nov 29, 2022 · Steering, Wheels · ND

Driving on Highway and the power steering Gear Failed causing the vehicle not being able to turn and the front wheels locked up. This is a known issue and should be a Safety Recall. Dealership mentioned this is a common problem.

Filed Dec 21, 2020 · Steering, Transmission · 15 miles · FL

Vehicle begins shaking between 68-73 MPH on several different highways. I wanted to make sure it was not road conditions. The steering wheel doesn't shake but the vehicle vibrates. May be coming from the rear of the vehicle. Replaced all four tires with brand new and had them balanced, had the vehicle aligned. Same problem occurs. This seems to be a common issue. Vehicle has 34,212 miles. Had tires rebalanced after 150 miles of use. Issue did not go away.

Filed May 12, 2020 · Transmission, Wheels · TX

I have a 2017 dodge ram 1500 long star with 61000 miles when I come to a complete stop the truck jumps a little before or after it varies like if something is loose in the bed of the truck I've done my research and a lot of dealerships have replace transmissions and the customers are still having the same problem I believe it is the drive shaft please look into this thank you very much [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 31, 2020 · Wheels · 46,000 miles · TX · crash

Driving down the road and my driver side back wheel just broke off, causing me to wreck my truck into another vehicle and totaled my truck.*dt*jb*dt vehicle was towed to abby's towing.*jb*dt

Filed Feb 23, 2020 · Body, Wheels · 22,000 miles · TX

Left front tire blew out and damaged fender and inner liner. I was traveling on hwy 57 in south texas at about 75 MPH. Tire gave no warning that there was a problem. Was lucky there was no one beside me or coming in my direction when it happened.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Tires, Wheels · 5,700 miles · NY

This complaint is for the goodyear tires that came on my 2017 dodge ram 1500. Tire is goodyear wrangler sa-r. Tire size is 275/60r20. I was driving through pa on the way to ny driving a little over the posted speed limit (70mph) when the front drivers side tire blew out with no warning. Only 5700 miles are one these tires and I was about 3 hours into a 6 hour drive with clear and cool weather conditions. There was no alert from tire pressure sensor stating they air was low. There was a loud bang and it pulled hard to the left into the left lane... Thankfully no other vehicles where in that lane. At that speed it could've easily been a crash with fatalities. I've seen similar complaints about this same tire doing the same thing but goodyear won't do anything unless they get a certain amount of complaints about this. This should not happen at 5700 miles unless an object was struck which is not the case.