2016 RAM 2500 Electrical System Problems

ABS FAILURE, WHICH TURNS OFF TRACTION CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL. This is a known issue for the HCU to fail. How is this not a recall on 2016 but it is on 17 and 18. Same parts.... have replace front hubs with new ABS sensors and rear ABS sensors, still on. It has to be the HCU or the module.

My ABS lights is on causing my cruise control to not be functioning. When I first start the vehicle, i get a message to "service electronic brake system." I have new brake pads with rotors and still have this message.

ABS system/ Traction control system/ 4wheel drive system/ cruise control. I had the ABS system repaired/replaced once this year already and now i need it done again. ABS failure makes the 4wheel drive system fail and it's winter time and i need 4 wheel drive for safety.

Abs/hcu failure causing erratic braking brakes locking up. Diagnosed idepentdant shop,not yet repaired. No inspection Abs warning

Driving truck and automatic changed to manual 4th gear - would not stay in automatic and would not go into any other manual gear at same time cruise stopped working along with the horn, seat belt light came on and would not go off , ESC light came on and did not go off, non of the steering wheel controls would work work , air bag light came in and would not go off , horn would not work at steering wheel but will when using key lock

6.7L Cummins diesel Known Grid heater bolt broke and could leave people stranded as it causes catastrophic engine failure and or damage leading up to $20 to $30K in engine repairs. Ram knows about this issue and is doing nothing about it. Mine broke and I caught it just before it destroyed my engine. the fix was a $1k kit. This bolt corrodes and and drops down into the intake in which destroys the #6 cylinder, piston, wall and valves. Ram is doing nothing to fix the problem and leaving people stranded who haul trailers and with the big repair bills.

The grid heater bolt that is on the bottom side of the grid heater. It fails and the bolt falls off and get sucked into the engine destroying the piston and cylinder causing an over 10,000$ expense.

This message is in regards to Static NHTSA Bulletin 09-005-22 / D- 22- 06 Dated March 16, 2022. The above listed warranty extension extends Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel Model year 2015 to 150,000 miles or 15 years if code U010C is indicated on MIL. My truck meets all above criteria but is a model year 2016. However, there is no changes in mechanicals between the 2015 and 2016 model year. My truck, at 114,000 miles just indicated this issue and the estimated cost of repairs is over 2,000 dollars. Considering that this has already been a widespread notable issue with this truck and engine, my hopes is to include 2016 model years in this extension. Thank you.

When vehicles comes to a stop or a slow roll. It makes a loud humming sound and cuts off in drive. The lights starts flickering ans The check engine flashes on at that time. Received a ecm code.I have to place in park and restart. Happens 70% of the time in drive and other times in reverse or park. Cruise control would not turn on. If on will not turn off with buttons

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while slowing down for traffic or traffic signals at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle would stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The failure became constant and the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer. The contact had taken the vehicle to the same local dealer several times for the same failure. The dealer had diagnosed the failure and determined that the vehicle needed to have the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) bypassed to a new TIPM relay. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V530000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Mileage: 125,000

It seems that this is a common problem on these trucks the HCU for the antilock braking system and the ABS module has to be replaced the traction control light comes on the ABS light comes on and the cruise control does not work.

For the longest (approximately two years now), my backup camera would "go out" sometimes when I engage reverse, or it would show squiggly lines to where I can't use it. This happens quite often - especially when I need it. The truck is available for inspection upon request and I also have videos of the issue. For a truck of the height, I'm not able to see objects, animals or people when backing up from a stop. I took it too a dealer near me and they inspected the system and found nothing wrong. But the same problem persist. There are no warning lamps or lights when this happens. Pictures are attached for reference.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,400.

Mileage: 28,400

ABS HCU COTROL MODULE IS OUT AND HAS BEEN OUT FOR YEARS TRUCK IS IN GOOD CONDITION NOW I HAVE NO TRACTION CONTROL OR CRUISE CONTROL

Mileage: 23,000

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE YESTERDAY. TODAY I WAS DRIVING IT IS STALLED AS I WAS PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC I RESTARTED IT IT DROVE FINE ANOTHER TWO MILES. AT WHICH TIME IS STALLED AGAIN WITH NO LIGHTS, NO INDICATIONS ON. SOUNDS LIKE SOME NOISE COMES FROM THE AIR BOX. SOME KIND OF AIR NOISE COMES FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE WHEN IT HAPPENED

Mileage: 155,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO ROLL DOWN WHILE THE IGNITION WAS IN ACCESSORY MODE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE NEEDED ON OCCASIONS TO START THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WENT IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V021000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (GLENN POLK AUTOPLEX - CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM GLENN POLK AUTOPLEX - CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM) FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

Mileage: 62,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ENGINE REVVED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP TUCSON (7800 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85710 (520) 258-6000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,888.

Mileage: 83,888

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND LOST BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN THE IGNITION TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS STILL ROLLING. THE CONTACT DROVE TO NATIONAL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2223 N MARINE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546, (910) 347-3777) WHERE A CODE APPEARED THAT WAS UNRELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURES FROM PAST REPAIRS. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER'S SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Mileage: 24,000

I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEN TO MY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BUT THE PLASTIC SCREWS BROKE AND THE DOOR ISN'T STURDY ANY MORE. I CALLED CUSTOMER CARE FOR RAM IF THIS CAN BE REPAIRED BUT THEY DIDN'T CARE. I SECOND GUESS USING THE HANDLE AND THEREFORE ALMOST FALL OUT OF MY TRUCK TO CLOSE MY DOOR BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO USE TO CLOSE THE DRIVERS DOOR. ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THIS TRUCK IS THE BRAKES. IF YOU COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP YOU CAN FEEL THE TRUCK TRYING TO STOP AND YOU FEEL A WEIRD MOVEMENT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND A FEW SECONDS LATER THE TRUCK STOPS. LASTLY THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL GLITCH IN MY TRUCK. THE NAV/ RADIO DISPLAY SOMETIMES BLACKS OUT DURING STARTING MY TRUCK. SOME TIMES ALSO AFTER STARTING MY TRUCK THE BACKUP CAMERA DISPLAY IS SCRAMBLED IN REVERSE GEAR.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 18V486000 (STRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE CONTACT CALLED GLENDENNING MOTOR COMPANY AT 641-464-3241 (LOCATED AT 1100 E SOUTH ST, MT AYR, IA 50854) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILAABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS REPROGRAMMED. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED OR DECELERATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS REPROGRAMMED AGAIN. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,100. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR 18V486000 (STRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES).

Mileage: 11,100

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LARRY H. MILLER DODGE RAM TUCSON, 4220 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85711, (520)-395-9311) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

2016 RAM DIESEL 2500 4WD HEAVY DUTY, 27,022 MILES/33 MONTHS. NOTICED SEVERE CORROSION ON BOTH 12V BATTERIES 'NEGATIVE' POSTS. AFTER REMOVING CONNECTIONS, FOUND MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE BATTERY ITSELF WHERE THE NEGATIVE POSTS ARE INSTALLED. CRACKS ALLOWED BATTERY ACID AND FUMES TO ESCAPE (BOTH CORROSION HAZARD, BREATHING HAZARD, AND EXPLOSIVE FUME SITUATION). THESE ARE OEM BATTERIES, LEFT IN ITS ORIGINAL STATE SINCE PURCHASED NEW FROM DEALER.

Mileage: 27,022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITE MOTORS INC (175 OLD FARM RD, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870, (252)-537-6138) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. *TT

Mileage: 57,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITE MOTORS INC (175 OLD FARM RD, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870, (252)-537-6138) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. *TT

Mileage: 57,000

MULTIPLE RECALLS OPEN,DEALER UNABLE TO FIX DUE TO PARTS UNAVAILABILITY. RESULT IN CUSTOMERS DRIVING UNSAFE VEHICLES.

Mileage: 26,000

T79/NHTSA 17-821 RECALL.. JUST WONDERING IF AND WHEN THE FIX MAY HAPPEN? IT HAS HAMPERED MY CHANCE OF SELLING IT DUE TO THE OPEN RECALL AND THE FACT OF NO GIVING DATE AS TO WHEN IT WOULD BE FIXED, DEALER WILL NOT BUY IT ( THE ONE WHO WOULD, WOULD ONLY GIVE A SMALL PERCENT OF IT VALUE) AND A BUYER BACKED OUT CAUSE OF THE TYPE OF SAFETY ISSUES IT IS. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY HAVE SAID THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN GIVING ANY IDEAS OR A TIME FRAME WHEN FCA WOULD HAVE A FIX. JUST WONDERED WHAT IF ANY OPTIONS I MAY HAVE TO GET IT FIXED OR GET A SAFER VEHICLE. THANK YOU

Mileage: 23,000

TRUCK SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND ENGINE (NOTHING WORKED) DEALER DIAGNOSED AS ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE AND SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL PARTS DUE TO CORROSION IN THE WIRING HARNESS. HAD THERE BEEN HEAVIER TRAFFIC OR I BEEN IN THE MIDDLE OR LEFT LANE WHEN TRUCK FAILED, I WOULD HAVE LIKELY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. EVEN THE FLASHERS WOULDN'T WORK.

Mileage: 34,000

WHEN PULLING A CAMPER THE TRUCK SHUT OFF (THERE WAS NO FUNCTION OF THE GAS OR BRAKE PEDAL) CAUSING THE CAMPER TO JACK KNIFE AND HIT THE REAR TAIL LIGHT. WHEN THE CAMERA CAUGHT UP TO THE TRUCK WET SPUN 180 DEGREES AT 65 MPH THEN FLIPPED. NO AIRBAG WENT OFF AND THE SEATBELT DID NOT STAY LOCKED. MY SON WHO WAS SITTING IN THE BACK CLIMBED OUT OF THE BACKSEAT WITHOUT UNLATCHING HIS SEATBELT.

Mileage: 8,000

DRIVERS WINDOW FALLS DOWN WHEN 'ROLLING' THE WINDOW DOWN.

Mileage: 19,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JACK WOLF CHRYSLER JEEP, 1615 N. STATE ST, BELVIDERE, ILL, 61108, 815-544-9211) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BULBS BURNED OUT. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BULBS AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO REIMBURSE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT BULBS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION FOR AN UNKNOWN RECALL RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 18,000

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIES AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES COMPLETELY OUT, ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OUT, EXCEPT FOR THE RADIO PANEL, BUT NO SPEAKER SOUND. WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, EVEN WITH REMOVING THE KEY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINS OUT, RADIO PANEL STILL ON WITH NO SOUND. AFTER ABOUT 4-6 KEY TURNS THE TRUCK STARTS AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN A DRIVE THROUGH WHILE MOVING, AND A SECOND TIME, WHILE IN A PARKING LOT AT 5+ MPH. CALIFORNIA TRUCK, 24K MILES. HAPPENED ON A WARM ENGINE 74 DAY. NO MODS TO THE TRUCK, NO SPEED CHIP INSTALLED. INQUIRED WITH DEALER, NO RECALL, NO PREVIOUS SERVICE HISTORY ON THE TRUCK IN THE SYSTEM.

Mileage: 24,000

2016 RAM DIESEL 6.7 L EXPERIENCING STALLING WHEN DECELERATING TO STOP - LOSE POWER, RAN OFF ROAD AS RESULT. VEHICLE HAS 3 SECOND DELAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE- SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES

Mileage: 2,500

2016 RAM 2500 CREW CAB 4X4 6.4 LITER V8 - MY TRUCK IS 5 MONTHS OLD WITH 4,500 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM TWO TIMES SO FAR. I WOULD BE DRIVING AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THE TRUCK WOULD LOSE ACCELERATION AND SOMETIMES THE TRUCK WOULD ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN AND COULD DRIVE ITSELF ON THE ROAD (SOMETIMES SURGING). I HAVE HAD IT TOT THE DEALERSHIP TWO TIMES SO FAR. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE. THE SECOND TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A BENT CLIP ON THE THROTTLE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE THROTTLE. THE SAME THING HAPPENED TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE IT WAS LAST FIXED ON 8/30/2016, BUT IF YOU LET THE TRUCK SIT OVERNIGHT, THE NEXT MORNING EVERYTHING WOULD BE FINE. THE PUNCH LINE IS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK FOR 169 DAYS (AS OF TODAY) AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 37 OF THOSE DAYS (SO FAR) WITH SERIOUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE LAST TWO ISSUES ARE SERIOUS ENOUGH THAT THE TRUCK WILL ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE HAD IT TOWED BY RAM THE LAST TWO TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP. OUTSIDE OF THE FACT THAT THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 22% OF THE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT, I AM MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS THESE ISSUES CAUSE AND I HAVE LOST FAITH THAT THIS TRUCK CAN BE FIXED. WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, IT COULD EASILY CAUSE AND ACCIDENT TO INCLUDE INJURY OR DEATH. THIS IS A 6,500+ POUND VEHICLE! PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM WITH RAM.

Mileage: 4,500

MY 2016 RAM 1500 ALMOST KILLED ME THIS MORNING. TRUCK HAS 4,000 MILES ON IT. AT 4 AM I WAS DRIVING ON I-10 EAST BOUND 170 MILES FROM PENSACOLA. CRUISE WAS SET AT 78 AND I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE. THE ROAD WAS PITCH BLACK. WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND ALL ELECTRICAL. HEADLIGHTS WENT DARK DASH BOARD, ETC. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS PANICKED AND MANAGED SOMEHOW TO MAKE IT TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. AFTER GETTING TO THE SHOULDER EMERGENCY FLASHERS WOULD NOT WORK EVERYTHING WAS DEAD. JUST AS I WAS CONSIDERING GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE POWER CAME BACK ON. I PUT ON FLASHERS AND AFTER I CALMED DOWN RETURNED TO THE ROAD. THE NEXT 200 MILES WERE UNEVENTFUL. I WAS SCARED TO DRIVE AFTER DARK AFTER SUCH AN INCIDENT. I HAVE A APPOINTMENT IN FOLEY ALABAMA WITH DODGE NEXT MONDAY MORNING. ALSO BACK IN MARCH I WAS WAITING ON THE LEFT TURN LANE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO PARK ALL BY ITS SELF.

Mileage: 4,000

HAD PHONE CHARGING FROM USB PORT IN TRUCK. PULLED INTO GAS STATION AND AS I WAS TURNING THE WHEEL TO PARK IN A SPOT, I TOUCHED THE PHONE AND THE ENGINE DIED.

Mileage: 430

LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION: THE 2016 2500 RAM DIESEL TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM THAT CAUSES IT TO DO A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING. A COMPLETE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE LOST, INCLUDING A... COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE... BRAKE LIGHTS... POWER STEERING... POWER BRAKES. EVERYTHING DIES WITH NO WARNING. JUST DEAD! FIAT DODGE RAM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ARE ALLOWING THESE VEHICLES TO BE SOLD TO AN UNKNOWING PUBLIC. THE REASON I KNOW THIS IS BECAUSE WHEN THE DEALER CALLED THE STAR HOT LINE AT RAM THEY WERE TOLD EXACTLY WHERE TO GO TO FIND THE PROBLEM!!! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS FAILURES TO DATE. THIS WILL GET PEOPLE KILLED. THE 2016 RAMS HAVE ONLY BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR A MONTH. I OWN ONE AND MY VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR AFTER 10 ENGINE FAILURES!!!! WHEN THERE WERE NO FAILURE CODES ON MY RAM 2500.. AND.. IT FAILED AND SHUT DOWN ON THE TECH WHEN BACKING IT OUT OF THE BAY THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM ME AS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THAT WAS A WEEK AGO. IT IS STILL STUCK IN THE SAME BAY AS IT WILL NOT CRANK. PROBLEM: TIPM TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE OR PDC INTEL PWR. PART # 68243265AD IS THE PROBLEM. THE MAIN TERMINAL INPUT CARRYING ALL ELECTRICAL POWER INTO THE VEHICLE IS BEING OVER TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE. THIS IS CAUSING THE TERMINAL TO SNAP AND ONLY GIVE INTERMITTING POWER TO THE VEHICLE DURING OPERATION AND CAUSING THE TOTAL SHUT OF THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTERS AND SHUTDOWN OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION TO THE THIS PROBLEM WHICH COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE DEATH, THE CONSTANT ARCING OF THE COMPUTERS HAS NOW CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS TO MY VEHICLE. THERE IS NOW A FAILURE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE PART # 68271986AA AND IT HAS A ESD OF FEB 2016. I'LL DEAL WITH MY VEHICLE.. BUT ALLOWING THESE 8000# VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WITH THIS PROBLEM IS INEXCUSABLE WHEN DODGE RAM KNOWS THEY HAVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE. ....UPDATED 12/30/15 *BF UPDATED 05/21/18*JB

Mileage: 124