As I picked up my new 2014 dodge ram 3500 6.4 , I noticed a rattle coming from in or under the dash board . I also noticed my cruise control would not work and traction light stayed on . The rattle only occurs when I am stepping on the gas and going over rough roads , I let off the gas and the rattle stops . I took it to my dealer ( dick poe dodge , el paso , tx. ) and they found nothing with the rattle , they fixed the other issues . They heard the rattle but said they could not pin point it , they felt it might be the throttle pedal it self , but dodge would not let them swap it out unless they were 100% sure that was the issue . So here I am still driving with the rattle . I did offer to pay for the part and my adviser said he would not allow that only cause he was not 100% sure it would fix the issue . Understand the service dept did all they could to help me , it was dodge that tied their hands .
2014 Ram 3500 acceleration complaints
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There is major lag between the when the throttle is applied to when the engine responds. Many are calling it "dead pedal" because the engine just doesn't respond to throttle input when pressed quickly. If the throttle is pressed slowly, the engine responds as one would expect, but in an emergency situation, where one has to stomp on the peddle, there's no response. For me, I can sometimes do a 3 count. The issue happens from a dead stop or when you are cruising. When cruising, it's easy to replicate because all you have to do it give it a little fuel, as if you're going up a small hill, let off, then stomp on it... When this is done, the engine acts as if your foot is still off the peddle for what feels like eternity. I have taken it to the dealer multiple times and each time, I'm told this is how it's suppose to be, so there is no fix ... But a flash might be available in future to resolve this. The problem is, no one can confirm ram is working on a fix.
Dangerous pour lag when accelerator is depressed. A solid two second delay when, for example, the accelerator pedal is depressed to enter an on ramp to a highway. It is not safe to have to predict when your power will be available.
While leaving the lot I go to accelrate and the truck slowly increases speed and then starts to move. This happens all the time and I took the truck into the dealership and they stated this is chryslers torque management system. This system has almost caused me to get into a wreck twice. I know of one friend who has gotten into a wreck. I researched this issue and sure enough there are hundreds of members on dodge and cummins forums complaining of this issue and chrysler will not do anything about it. Here is a link to some threads. Http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/2013-general-discussion/1193537-quick-rant.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/2013-general-discussion/1179305-dead-pedal.html please make chrysler do something about this.
Traveling in right lane of 4 lane highway at 55mph. Another vehicle pulled out from the right into my lane right in front of me. I let off throttle and applied brakes. Noticed an opening in traffic in the left lane. Turned on the turn signal, started to shift lanes and applied throttle. Truck would not accelerate for what felt like 2-3 seconds. By that time the car behind me in the left lane was right on my bumper. No accident occurred, but it was a close call. I had noticed a 1-2 second throttle delay a couple times while maneuvering through traffic earlier in the day as well.
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