2017 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with ABS module failure. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle recently, the vehicle failed to move after several attempts. The contact used a vehicle scanner and retrieved a DTC code related to the interlock safety switch solenoid. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

As I was driving onto the highway, my battery low voltage indicator came on and shortly after my power steering failed. I had this issue earlier this year in April 2025 and replaced the old battery with a new one but after this incident, I don’t think it’s the battery anymore. I believe it’s the Electric Power Steering system.

ABS module failure, dealer has tried to reprogram computer but didn’t work. They also tried to send out to rebuild the ABS module and it couldn’t be rebuilt. Dodge has no part to replace as of yet because this part was made vin specific. Brake traction control, trailer brakes and cruise control do not work. I have had this issue over a year now.

I was driving the vehicle and suddenly the power steering became difficult to steer. It has happened to me on several occasions often in situations where an accident could have been caused with my family in tow.

My truck doesn’t display a light and the steering doesn’t work. I can’t move the wheel. I have not had inspection done yet as I need to find a way to tow it.

My 2017 Ram 1500 suffered a complete failure of the electronic power steering (EPS). The truck became unsafe to drive — steering assist cut out suddenly, and warning lights appeared. A professional mechanic removed the rack-and-pinion and found it completely filled with water and mud, despite no external damage. This is a sealed electronic unit — contamination like this points directly to a manufacturing defect. FCA issued Recall S19 (NHTSA 16V-167) for this same EPS failure in 2015–2016 models, yet they refuse to help because my VIN isn’t “covered.” This is unacceptable. Same part, same failure, same safety risk. The truck only has 63k miles, and an active NHTSA investigation (2023) and recent class actions (2024–2025) confirm this is a widespread problem. I’m asking NHTSA to push for a full recall expansion and hold FCA accountable. This is a serious safety issue with real consequences. My steering wheel completely locked up while I was driving with my 5 year old daughter in the truck on Christmas Day no less. It could have been much worse.

Loss of power steering in cold temperatures with electronic power steering.

I have a bad ABS Module. Due to this, I dont not have ABS, traction control, or cruise control. I have been trying to get one for years, since roughly 2021... Again, I do not have ABS or tractions control, which are federally mandated to have. I have been told that the chips on this module is bad and that nothing that can be done. This is just wrong, and is a major safety concern on the road that I would hold the dealer liable for. Safety is a major concern here if I have to brake abruptly, or it is raining without traction control I fear for myself and others lives are at risk ... There were no warning, the light indicators just went off and started flashing... I feel this needs to be fixed asap, and I just recently learned that I could reach out here in hopes to find a resolution. If it cant be fixed, then I believe the dealer should have to buy the vehicle back as they are federally mandated to provide ABS and traction control on vehicles. Thank you for your time.

The anti lock brakes warning light is illuminated and dealership has no repair parts to fix the defect resulting in an unsafe condition. this also results in an inability to operate the cruise control function of the automobile . The condition has existed for over one year with no ability to obtain the needed repair parts to remedy the situation. obviously RAM/DODGE has no interest in resolving this issue without the intervention of some regulatory authority.

ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT #11679643, SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO NHTSA ON 8/10/2025 10:10:09 AAAM - ADDENDUM READS AS FOLLOWS: ON 08/16/2025 WENT TO VINELAND DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 899 S. DELSEA DRIVE, VINELAND NJ 08360. PHONE (856) 794-9700 AND SPOKE WITH MARTHA THE MANAGER. MARTHA HAD ONE OF HER TECHS SCAN VEHICLE FOR FREE AFTER PRESENTING HER WITH MY COMPLAINT FORM. TEST CAME BACK CONFIRMING ABS BRAKE MODULE DEFECTIVE / FAILED TEST. BECAUSE MY VIN DOES NOT SHOW ON ANY RECALL LIST I WAS PROVIDED A QUOTE # [XXX] IN WHICH PART #68295368AC ABS BRAKE MODULE WILL COST $483.00 PLUS A $75.00 CORE CHARGE. LABOR TO REPLACE WAS WRITTEN IN RED INK AS $285.00 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULE PLUS REPROGRAM TO VEHICLE. IN RECEIVING THE QUOTE I AGREED TO PURCHASE AS I NEED MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE FAMILY AND FOR WORK. MANAGER GOES TO PARTS DEPARTMENT AND GIVES THE QUOTE TO PARTS COUNTER REP EXPLAINING TO PLACE ORDER AND PROVIDE INFO BACK TO HER SO THAT SHE CAN EXPEDITE. RECEIVED BILL AND PAID A TOTAL OF $612.82 FOR PARTS, CORE CHARGE, TAXES, AND CONVIENENCE FEE FOR USING MY CREDIT CARD. NOTE THIS CHARGE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE $285.00 LABOR FEE TO INSTALL AND PROGRAM MODULE ( WILL BE BILLED AT TIME OF SERVICE.) WHEN I GET THE PAID INVOICE BACK I AM TOLD THE PART IS BACKORDERED DUE TO A RECALL, AND THAT THE PART MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST 45 DAYS. ONLY WAY TO GUARANTEE BEING A RECIPIENT OF THE PART WITH MANAGER PLACING EXPEDITE REQUEST WAS TO PREPAY AS I WAS TOLD. INCLUDED ARE COPIES OF OBD II REPORT FROM DEALER, QUOTE PROVIDED, AND RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. I WILL NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GET REIMBURSED FOR THIS RECALLED PART. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ON FRIDAY JUNE 13, 2025 ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ELLUMINATED AND WOULD STAY ON MOMENTARILY THEN TURN OFF. ON AUG082025 THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ELLUMINATED AND STAYED LIT. ON AUG102025 DROVE TO AUTOZONE BUENA NJ AND HAD THEM SCAN MY VEHICLE USING THEIR FIXFINDER OBDII SCAN TOOL AND APPLICATION. CHECK ENGINE PASSED, ABS FAILED, EMMISSION READY, SERVICE INTERVAL PASS. THERE FIXFINDER APPLICATION INDICATED THAT FOR ABS THE SOLUTION WOULD BE TO REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. NO OTHER PARTS LISTED. ATTACHED IS COPY OF REPORT.

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 RAM 1500 from a private seller. The contact stated that the sales advertisement and the odometer indicated that the mileage was 89,400. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle had been in one previous accident. The contact purchased the Carfax report, which indicated that on December 26, 2024, the vehicle received a transfer case replacement, and the mileage was reported at 181,000. The contact stated for confirmation of the information, the contact purchased a second car fax report, which shared the same information. The contact stated that the seller declined contact.

Mileage: 181,000

Electrical problems with the power steering. Shifting and RPM’s transmission

Hemi 5.7 lifters and ate up crank had to replace engine with 79000 miles and now I keep getting random misfire ordered ecm and it want let alt charge they say it’s in our wiring

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the residence, the vehicle locked and started independently. The contact stated that a dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

Mileage: 21,000

My fuel level sensor has failed twice now. Once at 60k miles and again at 106k miles. It’s expensive to fix is a dangerous problem. This needs to be recalled

Electronic power steering just shut off randomly a year after my extended warranty was up costing 3-4000 $ in repair bills this is absurd that this has not been recalled yet

ABS and traction control lights consistently light shortly after starting the truck. ABS, traction control and 4 wheel drive are disabled when this happens. This issue has been ongoing for many months with several attemps to repair that have not worked.

While driving several times since purchasing it the vehicles steering had completely locked and I've had to slam on brakes in middle of traffic before i crash several times, very close to causing serious injuriesto myself or others and possibly death. This has happened numerous times since i bought it. I took it to the dealership where I purchased it, they said they fix it in 2021 it has happend several times since then also, im scared to drive it. Or it will get super lose like a joy stick, but won't turn at all. Ive taken it to several other dealerships for diagnosis with similar results. Now when i brought it to the dealership where i purchased they're saying they have to charge to diagnosis it again when I have several other diagnosis stating same problem plus i brought it here in 2021 same problem. so there own diagnosis which should be in system, ive went to another dodge dealership for diagnosis and auto separate auto repair shop who confirmed the same electrical power steering issues. They even printed papers stating the 2015-2016 ram had same problem and recalls on same steering wheel issues.

experiencing total power steering loss, and intermittent loss of power steering

Experiencing intermittent loss of power steering making it difficult to turn or maneuver the vehicle, which is more prevalent during colder temperatures. A safety issue is created by the inability to react quickly or control the vehicle in certain situations, such as icy or snowy road conditions where loss of traction occurs. A diagnostic scan has been performed and a code was recorded for a short circuit, or low voltage, to the power steering. Code for power steering was first noticed in July, 2024. Intermittent loss of power steering was first noticed in October, 2024. Code was cleared and has not returned. However, the most recent diagnostic run is now showing a code for, “Battery Voltage - circuit voltage below threshold” (C2129-16). Other codes are present for open/short circuit for the passenger door module as well. Between July and October other electrical related issues were experienced. This includes incorrect reading of heading/direction displayed on dash (showing N when driving S) and complete loss of function of radio controls in center stack. Both issues occurred at seemingly randomly instances and were often corrected by turning the vehicle off and back on, have not occurred since October, 2024.

Rear Sliding window stuck open and unable to get window to close. Checked online and found that this is an issue that multiple people are reporting. Contacted Dodge and they inform since vehicle is out of warranty that they cant assist. This vehicle is garage kept and is very well taken care of. Non-working windows are a safety issue. There could be multiple reasons that the window is non-functional. This should be a recall for Ram.

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.

Mileage: 140,829

There is a recall 66-A for this vehicle that was repaired Nov.21,2023. This recall for this Vin truck is a system update on the electric throttle control. There is another part of this recall that some vehicles have then had the crankshaft position to be off due to the tonewheel magnetic strip to break. This happened after the initial system update was done last year. This vin should also be covered under the recall for the tonewheel breaking. I am requesting it to be covered under the recall and reimbursement for the 1837.82 cost.

Loss of dash display engine shuts down and no control of anything including steering very dangerous

The car has hit the brakes multiple times by itself on the highway. The car also does not have traction control anymore and I almost lost control with both of my kids in the car when I went to speed up and pass someone. Since the car is rear wheel drive, I almost spun out but I let go of the gas and kept my wheel straight and it aligned itself back to normal. I’ve been in contact with the dealership about the abs problems and they said it’s a computer that is on back order for someone reason. This is very dangerous and I’ve read many reports online of how it’s happened to many folks. I constantly have an abs, brake, and traction light on. In addition, the problem Can’t even Be fixed since they don’t have the computer at the dealership. Dodge needs to fix this dangerous problem. It happened today, the spinning out, which is why I am sending this now. But I’ve had multiple issues driving in the highway with the car braking by itself due to the abs computer having an issue that dodge knows about.

1) Exhaust Manifold and exhaust bolts. Cause exhaust leak and puts me at risk of exhaust coming into passenger area. Ticking on cold start up til warms up. It's been reproduced and diagnosed at dealership. Exhaust manifold and exhaust manifold bolts are a well known issue that's has been reported multiple times and seems to be ignored. 2) Ignition Lock Cylinder on start up intermittently it sounds as if gets stuck turning over and will power up for 1-2 secs and shut off. Been reproduced at dealership. 3)Evap system code.

The electronic power steering (EPS) system failed while driving down the road. Lost the ability to steer the vechical and came close to having a accident head on.we had to cost down the road way until we reached the shoulder. The truck has 80,000 miles . Yes the warning lamp lit up once the system stopped operating properly not before we lost the ability to steer, the warning was a steering wheel and ! Point. There was no pre warning. Had to have the truck trailered back home.

I pulled in a parking spot came back an hour later started my truck put it in reverse I had no steering, I pulled forward put in park then reverse. My steering was not there. Turning the trick off and back on no warning lights. After sitting for 2 hrs I turned the truck on a red light started flashing. Service power steering . I just bought the truck so I took it back to the dealership big Joe's auto. My dad attempted to drive it and put it in the ditch because he could not steering. The dealership would not send a tow truck.

Power steering suddenly stopped working. Same description as the other model years involved in the recall. Electric power steering goes out randomly, replacement part is extremely expensive, and nearly impossible to find available. This truck was this truck was produced in 2016 although model year 2017. Electric power steering is the same for the 13’-16’ model years. 2017 should be included in the recall.

The power steering went out while driving. I don’t know why. All I know is it’s not safe for that to happen. I guess that why the recall was about. This truck did not get the steering issue fixed.now it definitely should be taking care of since I’m unable to drive without it. I’ve had shops look at it and they found the recalls

Out driving and power steering stopped working making it very difficult to turn the steering wheel especially on slow turns. Having it in the repair shop tomorrow to see what issues and cost to fix.

On [XXX], I received a "SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM" error on my 2017 Ram 1500 and then "CHECK ENGINE" light came on. I did not drive the truck after that except to bring it to my dealer at first available appointment on [XXX]. I brought the truck to my dealer for repair and after system inspection was told the ABS module and HCU (hydraulic control unit) are faulty and need replacement. The parts are on backorder and not expected for months. This seems to be a known problem with the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. I am told I can operate the truck at my own risk without the repair. I live in Iowa with winter snow and should not have to be concerned with braking issues which put myself and my family at risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

While driving, the truck started shuttering and as I was able to stop where I was, the D light was flashing and the truck died. It would not start, it would not let me put it in N to be able to try and get off the road.

Brakes locked up in busy pedestrian area when it was wet. Message popped up on dash that stated to service electronic braking system and a second to service the ABS brake system. I almost hit someone because they did not perform as they have in hard braking scenarios in the past. The truck is at the dealership with no parts available in the nation and no aftermarket availability until an engineering solution is found at FCA. There is much to read on the issue at various online forum sites. When I slammed on my brakes my truck slid all over the place and that has never happpend before .

While driving on a busy Highway my 2017 Ram 1500 will lose power causing me to abruptly slow down in the middle of the road. Suddenly my check engine light and every other light appears and I get many warnings in the dash: service electronic braking system, service shifter, and many more. Restarting the vehicle or disconnecting the battery will resolve the issue for a short amount of time. It’s not long before the same thing happens again.

Vehicle was brought in several times for loose headlights. Each time fastners were replaced. By dealership. Larry Miller boise, ID. Called ram cares they stated nothing was reported to them nor were there any recall. This is a major safety issue and on forums many people state they cannot pass state inspection because the headlights are falling out.

Fuel sensor failure causing check engine light to activate

Me and my girlfriend were driving down a 2 lane highway and my ram 1500 suddenly lost power steering ability and spun out of control because the steering was very hard to steer at 55 mph. Lucky I was able to start the truck back up and slowly try to drive to a pullout with no steering help.. My girlfriend and I were very scared but grateful that our lives spared. Prior to this incident there were no warnings or signs of electronic power steering failure. After pulling away from the road shoulder we were able to drive slowly home as we we’re about a mile from home warming lights on the instrument cluster and chiming “Service Power Steering!” The truck is out of warranty so I could not afford to have the dealership repair the power steering problem.

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON FOR NO REASON. WITH MESSAGE OF SERVCICE ABS SYSTEM AND SERVICE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. ALSO LIGHTNING BOLT LIGHT- (ETC CONTROL) COMES ON WONT LET YOUR TRUCK ACCELORATE OR SHIFT. YOU CAN UNPLUG THE PEDAL OVER NIGHT AND YOU WILL GET A DAY OR TWO BEFORE IT COMES BACK ON. I HAVE REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT $400.00 GAS PEDALS WITHIN TWO YEARS

Shortly after starting the engine it suddenly shut off. This has happened on three occasions, and each time I noticed the key fob was between the ON and ACC positions. I think the key fob sometimes returns too far after I release it from the start position. The first two times I had to turn it to the off position, remove the key fob, then restart the engine. This time nothing happened when I tried to restart the engine. I removed the key fob and opened and closed the driver door, then was able to restart the engine.

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the fuel gauge reading was inaccurate and would display Empty (E) while the fuel tank was half full. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had prevented him from operating the vehicle with the key fob. The vehicle was taken the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure was approximately 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

While parking my truck, it had an unintended acceleration and my foot was not on the gas peddle. I was going about 1-2mph and the truck picked up speed unexpectedly and collided with my garage wall. I am unsure what component malfunctioned and it has not yet been inspected. Myself and my baby were in the car and luckily I was able to stop by hitting the brakes and putting the car in park. It continued to pull forward even with my foot on the brake. There was no warning or codes prior to or after the incident.

The 8.4" infotainment screen freezes up at random times. This is an ongoing recurring issue. This is not only a comfort/convenience/entertainment annoyance. This also disables safety equipment, for example the back-up camera and the windshield defrosting via the climate control system. While I have reached out to the manufacturer for guidance, I have not taken it in for service. There are no warning lamps or indicators of malfunction. This has not resulted in any accidents yet, although I can plainly see the potential.

Every time I travel thru the New York Metro region my Navigations starts "updating" and going blank, or starting telling me I am located in an area I am not even near like a walkway or a river. Have contacted Dodge and Sirius multiple times on the issue and both point the finger at each other. No other component of the system are having a problem, like the radio, climate control, etc only the navigation system and only when I am in the New York Metro area. I have picture to show the issue and have almost crash a number of times trying to fix the navigation while driving in the area.

On 26 June 2022 while driving home the truck doors stated locking and the lights flashed every time I came to a stop. On 28 June 2022 the truck self started while inside the garage. The key fob was inside the home on a shelf with no one around and nobody was touching the truck. This is very unsafe since we have an attached garage and we sleep about 12 feet away from the tail pipe. On 29 June 2022 I took it to Dishman Dodge in Spokane WA where I was told that this has never happened. I am the original owner and this truck has had many previous electrical issues (Back up camera, cruise control, fail to start due to security chip pickup, wiper control, power window). It now has 62,000 miles.

The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system went out while turning. Making the turn hazardous as the wheels were impossible to rotate. This has happened multiple times and without warning. Happens both turning left and turning right and will occur when tires are straight as well. My safety and the safety of others were put as risk and continue to be at risk with this vehicle and others like it on the roads. The problem has been stored in the trucks CPM and pulled by the dealer to verify the accident occurred. I was informed nothing can be done since no recalls pull up with my particular VIN number. It has not yet been inspected by police or insurance. The "EPS!" message occurred as the steering was out.

On Sunday March 27, 2022 my daughter and I were in my 2017 Ram 1500 Bighorn 5.7 liter Hemi, driving east bound on a major road leading from my neighborhood. We were going about 50 mph when the entire dash board lit up like a Christmas tree, windshield wipers, radio volume going up and down, all sensors going off, and the entire speedometer went black, all of this happened going full speed, oh, and the gear shift knob turned off!!!! I couldn’t control my vehicle at all. All of this happened and then it just went black, no speedometer, no gear shifter, and no steering control!! I want to remind you that I was driving with my child in the truck!! It is now at my local mechanic with the truck completely bricked. No power whatsoever, gear is stuck, and the key fob is stuck in ACC and they cannot get it out. This needs to be investigated asap. If I was in the highway we would have killed ourselves and possibly someone else. I lost all control over my vehicle due to some freak electrical issue Chrysler refuses to fix. Maybe a fat lawsuit will help. If you research the complaints on this vehicle, you will see this is not the first time this has happened. Does someone, or a family, have to die first before you will respond?!! This is on you Chrysler to do the right thing. Recall these trucks ASAP. I swear to you someone is going to die if you do not act now!! I’m a combat veteran who has been in actual combat, and this was one of the most terrifying incidents of my life, mainly because my babygirl was in there with me. For the price I paid for this truck, it should be darn near bulletproof. Sad day when American manufacturers put profit over people.

My electronic power steering failed. Makes it next to impossible to steer. Thankfully low speed, so no crash. No warning prior to failure.

loss of electric power steering (EPS) when taking left turns and trying to straightening the wheel back there no power steering and this happens at all speeds called Ram dealer two week wait to get it in to look at it. no warning lamps or messages. looks like there a recall on 2013-2016 Ram 1500 and 2018 -2020 Ram 1500 for this problem but not for 2017 ?

The truck was in my driveway, with ignition off. I had come home for lunch and was doing some work on the computer when a neighbor saw my truck on fire and alerted me. We called 911 and I went out to see what was going on. By then the entire bed area was completely engulfed with flames and it was beginning to spread into the cabin area. Within 10 minutes the truck was completely engulfed in flames. AFter the fire was extinguished, the fire department (captain) told me they believed the fire began in the rear passenger side taillight. That was the "hot spot". The truck was a total loss.

The vehicle’s electronic ignition control does not seem to detect the presence of the key flob in order to activate, thus leaving the vehicle inoperable. This is an intermittent problem. I contacted my local dealership (Herb Chambers Ram, Millbury, MA.) and a service inspection was conducted. Though the dealership could not replicate this fault during my visit, they did confirm that an internal Ram service advisory exists pertaining to this ignition problem. The recommended correction is to replace the ignition module. The dealership put the part on order. It has now been four weeks since my visit. The dealership reports that the part is on back order and without an expected delivery date. I am also told that the module is a Ram/Mopar specific unit. As such, only an OEM can be used. In the meantime, I am unable to drive the vehicle. Though it may start, I cannot rely upon it restarting. Since an internal Ram service advisory exists on this issue, it is obviously a documented problem. The safety issue at hand is that a faulty ignition module leaves the driver/passengers at risk of being stranded should the unit fail.

When the truck gets to a half of a tank the fuel light will come on and the gauge drops down past empty as well as a check engine light will come on. This is getting more frequent and if this happens at a lower fuel amount there is a possibility of the unit running out of fuel and being in traffic or interstate highway. This could prove to be deadly.

WHILE DRIVING ON FWY ENGINE JUST TURN OFF AT 65MPH AND STARTED AGAIN?

In two occasions, the vehicle speed locked on and the vehicle began accelerating out of control. The dash message lit up stating electronic throttle control service. A quick internet search shows it is a common problem. I know many ram owners who have the exhaust manifolds break repeatedly. Both are severe problems.

For the second time in about a year my truck has given the error code of "service electronic throttle control." I took it in and was told it was a computer update and it was fixed. Right at about a year later, the same error code appeared. With this error, power to the vehicle is reduced causing safety issues as your ability to maintain speed or accelerate is greatly diminished. I do not know if the part itself was inspected during the original service and computer update. There were no warning lamps or symptoms prior to the error message coming up on the instrument cluster.

The vehicle worked fine one day. When I went outside the next morning to go to work, all power came on but the vehicle would not start, will not turn over, will not click. Tried to jump start and the same thing happens. I am Active Duty Army and deploying soon. We have a special needs daughter and my wife needs the vehicle to take my daughter to her therapies. The battery is in excellent working condition. Battery terminals are without corrosion and appear brand new.

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT IN THE GAS TANK WENT OUT CAUSING FUEL GUAGE TO INDICATE THERE'S AN EMPTY TANK. THIS ELECTONIC SENDING UNIT WENT BAD AT 45,824 MILES. I'M READING ABOUT DOZENS OF THESE UNITS HAVING TO BE REPLACED ON THIS MODEL TRUCK. THE UNIT DEVELOPED A DEAD SPOT WHICH STOPS SENDING A SIGNAL WHEN THE TANK REACHES ABOUT 3/4 FULL. THEN ONCE FUEL LEVEL DROPS TO ABOUT 1/4 FULL THE ELECTRONIC SIGNAL BECOMES FUNCTIONAL AGAIN AND THE GAS GUAGE WORKS AGAIN.

Mileage: 45,000

WHILE DRIVING MY EPS WILL HAVE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS IF POWER.

Mileage: 107,000

THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. WENT TO PUT THE KEY IN IGNITION AND TURN ON. TRUCK WOULD NOT START, NOT EVEN TURN. TRIED JUMPING IT AND NOTHING WORKED. HAVING TO GET A WHOLE NEW KEY IGNITION ASSEMBLY DONE ON IT. HAVE READ UP ON IT AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE. THE TRUCK WON'T LOCK OR RUN. THERE ARE 83,000 MILES ON IT AND NOTHING PRIOR TO THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN OR GO INTO NEUTRAL. THE LIGHTS INSIDE DO WORK SO IT IS NOT THE BATTERY. HAVING TO SEND TO A MECHANIC AND ALL PARTS HAVE BEEN ORDERED AS THEY IDENTIFIED IT WAS THE IGNITION MODULE THAT WENT OUT. HE SAID IT HAPPENS A LOT TO DODGES.

FAILURE OF AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, FAILURE OF BACKUP CAMERA, FAILURE OF OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LIKE FRONT HEADLIGHT AND INDOOR DOME LIGHT.

FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. HAS BEEN FAILING OVER PAST 3 MONTHS, NOW TOTALLY OFF. UNABLE TO KNOW AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK AND A SAFETY CONCERN. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 36,000 MILES ON IT. RAM SHOULD ISSUE RECALL AS POTENTIAL FOR STRANDED VEHICLE IS GREAT.

Mileage: 32,500

AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT, THE TRUCK WOULDN'T START. AFTER CHARGING 12 HOURS IT STARTS BUT WILL NOT RESTART AFTER SHUTTING DOWN. OBD P1DF3 CODE. RESEARCH SHOWS MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINT. JUST PURCHASED 6 MONTHS AGO.

Mileage: 38,000

THE ENGINE THE LIFTERS SOUND AND CANCEL THE CYLINDERS AND THE RADIO DOES NOT TURN ON AND DOES NOT WORK, THE AIR CONDITIONING, WINDOWS, LIGHTS ETC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE WINDSHIELD WASHER ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED 3 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

DSD

Mileage: 51,000

WHEN BACKING INTO GARAGE ON 5/24/20 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB STEERING LOCKED IN ONE POSITION AND VEHICLE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE ACCELERATED QUICKLY BACKWARDS INTO MY GARAGE WALL AND DAMAGED THE GARAGE WALL, GARAGE DOOR, AND VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO IT HITTING THE BACK OF THE GARAGE AND GOING INTO MY HOUSE. THE VEHICLE STEERING WAS STILL LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.

Mileage: 23,000

I WAS PULLING OUT INTO FAST ONCOMING HIGHWAY CROSS TRAFFIC WHEN I LOST ALL ACCELERATING POWER. TRAFFIC HAD TO SWERVE AROUND ME AND I NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING STRUCK MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I COULD GET OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE HAD BEEN NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THIS FAILURE. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE ACCELERATOR HAD FAILED AND THEY HAD TO REPROGRAM IT. BEING THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED, I FELT THIS FAILURE SHOULD BE REPORTED TO YOU. *TR

Mileage: 19,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR TAILGATE DOOR, THE DOOR FAILED TO UNLATCH. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT WHEN SHE WAS REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS POINTED AT THE GROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE TAILGATE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT CALLED FOX NEGAUNEE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 701 US-41, NEGAUNEE, MI 49866 AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

ON NOVEMBER 9, 2019, AT APPROXIMATELY 12:PM, I WAS AT MY AREA'S ATM, SITTING STILL, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK JUST TURNED OFF, WITHOUT WARNING AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME BY MY AAA SERVICE

Mileage: 35,000

YEAH I STARTED WITH THE SCREENS IN MY DASH GOING DARK THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS SO NOW IT'S GOTTEN TO WHERE THE WHOLE DASHBOARD AND THE WHOLE EVERYTHING DIES OR SHUTS DOWN. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DROPS DOWN AS IF YOU'RE SLAMMED ON YOUR BREAKS YOU CAN FEEL THE PULL THE TRANSMISSION AS IF THAT'S WHAT'S SLOWING ME DOWN. THEN IT HITS RIGHT BACK WITHIN SECONDS IN THE WHOLE VEHICLE ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON EVERYTHING EVERYTHING I'M SO BRIGHT IT ALMOST BLIND YOU AND THEN ALL SUDDEN EVERYTHING CALM DOWN YOU'RE BACK TO NORMAL IN THE PICTURE I SENT IS WHAT THE SCREENS LOOK LIKE AFTERWARDS IT LOOKS LIKE WELL YOU'LL SEE.DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED WHAT AREA ROAD CONDITIONS IT JUST HAPPENS RANDOM INTERVALS. WHAT IS THE SCARE ME THE MOST ARE AT 70 MILES AN HOUR YOU HAVE NO POWER NO NOTHING TO START LOCKING UP AND STARTS BACK UP IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE SENSORS THEY DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IT IS BUT I CAN'T GET IT FIXED. IT'S ABOUT THE SCARIEST THING HAVING YOUR VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AT 60 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR QUITE OFTEN. I'VE TALK TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CONDITION. IT'S OVER THE THREE YEARS HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. AND THEY DO KNOW THAT IT IS AN ISSUE BECAUSE THEY HAVE AN UPDATE FOR SOME OF THE ISSUES SO THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS ALLOWING PEOPLE TO DIE OUT THERE.

Mileage: 65

TRUCK STILL UNDER WARENTY HAS LESS THAN 13,000 MILES. 7 DIFFERENT TIMES CAR WON'T START. HAVE HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP 3-4 TIMES. EACH TIME IT'S REPAIRED A DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL COMPUTER CODE IS STATED AS THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN PARKING LOTS, OUR DRIVEWAY AND AT A LIGHT (CAR WOULD NOT GO)! VERY DANGEROUS . STARTED TO HAPPEN 3 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK. HAPPENS EVERY 30-60 DAYS.

Mileage: 300

DOOR LOCKS - VIDEO RECORDED PROBLEM SENT TO DEALER - A FEW MONTHS AGO DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM DOORS NOT UNLOCKING OR LOCKING WITH FOB OR DOOR SWITCHES. SINCE THEN OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT DID NOT WANT ANOTHER FRUITLESS TRIP TO THE DEALER. ON AND OFF NOW THE DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH FOB OR HAND DOOR SENSOR. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE DOOR WILL UNLOCK ALLOWING ACCESS.

HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES REGARDING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS SINCE PURCHASING NEW. TAKEN TO DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE'S, HAD RECALL FIXED FOR SHIFTER KNOB. ADDITIONAL ISSUES WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING ALL THE DOORS OR LATCHES. NEWEST ELECTRICAL ISSUE IS A SHORT IN THE RAMBOX WIRING CAUSING A FIRE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD. COMPLETELY BURNED AND DESTROYED WIRING IN REAR OF RAMBOX BURNED THROUGH THE PLASTIC AND WARPED THE BOX DOOR.

Mileage: 19,512

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-75 MPH, "SERVICE SHIFTER" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE TRAILER HITCH AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LITHIA DODGE RAM (301 N. EARL RUDDER FWY, BRYAN TX 77802) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ONE OF THE ELECTRICAL SENSORS GOT WET UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND A NEW SENSOR WAS INSTALLED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. *BF *AS

Mileage: 21,000

MULTIPLE EPISODES OF VEHICLE CODES DISABLING TRUCK, ALL RELATED TO 'SERVICE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL' MESSAGE. THIS HAS CAUSED LOSS OFF POWER WITH VEHICLE STALLING ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY, MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. OTHER TIMES VEHICLE HAS SCARY DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE CAUSING NERVE WRACKING MOMENTS TRYING TO MERGE OR OPERATE VEHICLE SAFELY. VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW, PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH ONLY 1500 MILES ON VEHICLE. FOUR TIMES TO DEALER FOR SERVICE HASN'T RESOLVED ISSUE.

Mileage: 22,000

I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERIES IN BOTH KEY SETS. WHEN YOU HIT THE BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE DOORS ONLY THE DRIVER DOOR UNLOCKS. YOU NOW HAVE TO HAVE A KEY IN THE IGNITION BEFORE THE OTHER DOORS WILL UNLOCKED INCLUDING THE TAILGATE.

Mileage: 29,000

AS SOON AS I HIT OVER 36,000 MILES, I BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH DOOR LOCKS. SOME DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK. SOMETIMES THEY ALL WORK FINE. IT IS VERY RANDOM. USING THE KEY FOB AND POWER LOCK BUTTON IN CAR IS WORKING RANDOMLY. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR MANY YEARS.

Mileage: 36,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK UP CAMERA MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DISPLAY WAS BLURRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS, INCLUDING THURSTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (707-468-8584, LOCATED AT 4 THURSTON WAY, UKIAH, CA 95482), BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CAMERA WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER TO FILE A "STAR REPORT". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,200.

Mileage: 5,200

VEHICLE WILL START AND REV UP HIGH AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SHUTDOWN OR WILL BE DRIVING AND VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AND LOCK EVERYTHING UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED BUT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING.

Mileage: 36,000

TAKATA RECALL. IN THE WINTER MONTHS THERE ARE A HOST OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AT TIMES, THE RADIO WILL NOT TUTN OFF AFTER I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY FIX WAS YO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE BACKUP CAMERA GOES COMPLETELY GREEN ALSO. THE AIR SUSPENSION FAILS SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AS WELL. I HAVE IT PARKED OUTSIDE ALL THE TIME.

Mileage: 15,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELMWOOD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 625 TAUNTON AVE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914, (410) 438-0400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS OF THE REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK NUMEROUS TIMES TO THE SAME DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD IT TOWED TO PRIORITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF SALISBURY (LOCATED AT 158 ELM ST, SALISBURY, MA 01952, (978) 961-3300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 57196259. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,900.

Mileage: 14,900

DODGE RAM ELECTRONIC GEAR SHIFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS LEFT RUNNING ON A CITY STREET. OUR DRIVER GOT OFF THE VEHICLE TO CLOSE THE GARAGE DOOR. ON RETURN TO THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING BACK. THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN WHEN GETTING OFF VEHICLE TO CLOSE THE GARAGE. THE DOOR HIT THE FIRST CAR ON ITS WAY ROLLING BACK AND BENT THE DOOR ALL THE WAY TO THE OTHER SIDE. THE VEHICLE THEN ROLLED BACK AND HIT THE LAST VEHICLE. THIS JUST HAPPENED 11/12/18 THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE DIDN'T WANT TO INVOLVE THE POLICE SINCE THE NEIGHBOR KNEW WHERE DRIVER LIVED

Mileage: 32,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED AFTER REMOVING THE IGNITION KEY AND RE-INSERTING IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER THOMPSON DODGE (2158 WASHINGTON RD. THOMSON, GA) WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

#1. WITH 21K MI. THE SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAME ON.IT IT STAYED ON FOR 5-7 SEC AND WENT OFF. IT WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST BUT NOW IT HAS BEEN DOING THE SAME 2 OR 3 TIMES PER MINUTE. #2 THE TAILGATE LATCH MALFUNCTIONS AT TIMES AND THE TAILGATE FALLS BY ITSELF. IT HAS DONE THIS WHILE DRIVING AND SITTING STATIONARY AFTER LOCKING IT WITH THE KEY FOB. #3 BOTH FRONT WINDOWS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTO UP FEATURE. THIS FEATURE HAS COME AND HOME IN BOTH FRONT WINDOWS. AT THE TIME IT WORKS BUT IT HAPPENS IRREGULARLY. #4 THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT WELL AFTER COASTING AS IN ON THE HIGHWAY. IT ALMOST SEEMS TO BOG DOWN AND I HAVE TO PUT SOME WEIGHT ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET IT TO RESPOND. NO CODES HAVE BEEN THROWN FOR THE TRANSMISSION SO FAR. #5 THE KNOB ON THE FAR LEFT DRIVERS VENT FELL OFF.

Mileage: 21,000

TRUCK WITH 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS TWICE (DURING FIRST 6,000 MILES) SHOWN ERROR MESSAGE "SERVICE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL" AND TRUCK HAS BEEN DISABLED. FIRST TIME WAS DRIVING ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY WITH HEAVY COMMUTE TRAFFIC WHEN TRUCK COULD NOT MAINTAIN ANY SPEED AND STRUGGLED GET TRUCK SAFELY OFF ROAD. WITH MULTIPLE OCCURENCES WITH BRAND NEW VEHICLE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

Mileage: 1,900

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2018. THE LOCAL DEALER (LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM BOISE, 222 AUTO DR., BOISE, ID) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

SOMETIMES THE TRUCK WON'T RECOGNIZE THE KEY FOBS. TRUCK INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL CONTINUE TO DISPLAY KEY FOB HAS LEFT THE VECHILE AND THE CHIME CONTINUE TO SOUND EVEN THO I HAVE THE KEY FOB IN MY POSSESSION. I CAN PUT THE VECHILE IN GEAR AND DRIVE BUT INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL CONTINUE TO DISPLAY KEY FOB HAS LEFT THE VECHILE AND THE CHIME WON'T STOP SOUNDING. (I HAVE VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF THIS ISSUE) . ALSO WHEN I USED THE SPEED CONTROL AT A STEADY SPEED AND THAN USE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO REDUCE THE SPEED WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT DIFFERENTLY. THE TRANSMISSION DELAY SHIFTING ENGAGEMENT . (THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VECHILE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL AND AT THE MOMENT MY TRUCK IS IN THE DEALER GETTING THE RECALL DONE , TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM LOOKED AT AND GETTING THE KEY FOB ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FIX. DEALER TECH IS TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM . A REQUEST WAS MADE TO CORPORATE ENGINEERS FOR ASSISTANTS FIXING THE PROBLEM. DEALER AND ENGINEERS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TRYING TO FIGURED THE KEY FOB PROBLEM.VECHICLE MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 11400.

Mileage: 11,400

WHILE DRIVING THE RADIO (U CONNECT) KEEPS SHUTTING OFF AND LOSING SIGNAL

Mileage: 16,000

VEHICLES REVERSE PARKING ASSIST SENSOR FAILED CREATING A BACKING HAZARD. WHILE BACKING ALMOST HIT SOMEONE. DEALER STATED SENSORS NEEDED TO BE WIPED CLEAN. THE PARKING ASSIST FRONT AND BACK FAIL IN FREEZING WEATHER WHEN MOISTURE GETS IN THEM. THEY WERE TOTALLY CLEAN AND JUST USE THIS AS EXCUSE. ALSO KEY FOB AND KEYLESS START FAILED. ALL FAILURES WERE CAPTURED ON VIDEO AND DEALER STATES UNABLE TO DUPLICATE CONCERN.

Mileage: 10,000

2017 RAM 1500 - VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED LOCKING TAILGATE FAILS TO SECURE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN MOTION ALLOWING TAILGATE TO FALL OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH 14K MILES AND CURRENTLY HAS 23K MILES. TAILGATE HAS FALLEN ON 9 OCCASIONS IN THE 6 MONTHS/9K MILES I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. ALSO POTENTIAL TO OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED. FIAT-CHRYSLER WAS CONTACTED ON 24 JANUARY 2018 AND AFFIRMED THEY HAVE NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS (TSBS) OR RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE TO DATE. HOWEVER, INTERNET RESEARCH REVEALED "NUMEROUS" COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS AND VIDEOS ON THIS OCCURRING ON 2013 - 2017 MODELS. SOME COMPLAINANTS INDICATE DEALERSHIPS NOT AWARE OR UNABLE TO DEDUCE CAUSE. FURTHER INTERNET RESEARCH INDICATES A FAULTY TAILGATE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, (A METAL TAB ON ASSEMBLY WHICH SERVES AS A LEVER-STOP WHICH ALLOWS TAILGATE TO SECURE IS BREAKING OFF OF ASSEMBLY PLATE AND PREVENTING FULL ENGAGEMENT OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM BETWEEN TAILGATE AND BED). SOME COMPLAINTS REVIEWED ONLINE INDICATE DEALERS REPLACED LOCKING TAILGATE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (IN APPLICABLE CASES, UNDER MFR WARRANTY) AND THE MATTER WAS RESOLVED. PROBLEM CREATES POTENTIAL FOR LOSING CARGO WHILE IN MOTION, FALLING TAILGATE STRIKING A PERSON, CAUSING STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, OR, BEING SUCH A VOLATILE OCCURRENCE DUE TO WEIGHT OF TAILGATE, ALARMING AN UNSUSPECTING DRIVER DIVERTING ATTENTION, CAUSING PANIC AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. FIAT-CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE REP RECOMMENDED ON 25 JANUARY 2018, THAT I, AS THE CUSTOMER, FILE A COMPLIANT WITH NHTSA.

Mileage: 15,000

POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK WHILE TURNING AND IN MOTION AT CITY SPEEDS - LESS THAN 45MPH. HIGHWAY SPEEDS ~70 MPH. TOTAL INTERMITTENT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHILE IN MOTION. ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF MOMENTARILY, LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT, STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK.

Mileage: 10,280

ON 09/07/2017, I WAS BACKING UP MY VEHICLE IN A TIGHT SPOT AT MY CONDO PARKING GARAGE. I PULLED FORWARD AND SHIFTED THE ELECTRONIC GEAR SELECTOR TO "PARK" SO I COULD GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND CHECK THE CLEARANCE. WHEN I WAS HALF WAY OUT THE VEHICLE IT STARTED BACKING UP BUT FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO JUMP BACK IN WITHOUT PHYSICAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE HOWEVER SUSTAINED $2000 TO $3000 ESTIMATED DAMAGE TO THE REAR END WHEN IT SLAMMED INTO A LARGE WATER PIPE IN THE GARAGE. ABOUT A WEEK LATER I WAS CHECKING THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO SEE IF I COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT WOULD NOT DUPLICATE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT ONCE WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFT IT TO "PARK" IT WENT INTO REVERSE" BUT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN YOU TOOK YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL EVEN WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT HAVE MY PHONE WITH ME TO VIDEO THE INCIDENT. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY THEY COULD FIND NO "CODES" OR PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME. I AM TAKING IT INTO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR NEXT WEEK AND WILL KNOW THE EXACT DAMAGE AND COST. I WILL ALSO TRY TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AGAIN AND I DEFINITELY WILL HAVE VIDEO CAPABILITY AT THAT TIME.

Mileage: 1,750

BUMPER PARKING DISTANCE SENSORS READ FALSE DISTANCE ISSUES WHEN WET, SHUTTING SYSTEM OFF AUTOMATICALLY, GIVING DRIVER FALSE SENSE OF SAFE DISTANCE

Mileage: 800