RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- 665
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 8
- Years with records
- 2012–2019
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 665 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 14 indicate injury
- 55 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- check engine · 20 records
- engine engine · 14 records
- chrysler dodge · 13 records
- engine cooling · 13 records
- chrysler jeep · 10 records
- dodge jeep · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 192 |
| 1–30k mi | 159 |
| 30–60k mi | 159 |
| 100–150k mi | 71 |
| 150–400k mi | 22 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Instrument Cluster/Panel
2014 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to defective fuel level indicator. *ld *js
ODI 11309230
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The egr cooler valve fractured the heath stopped operating consequence, risk of fire, repairs not covered under warranty the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the hether stopped working. The following day the vehicle was taken to the dealer mitchell chrysler dodge ram, [redacted], simsbury, ct 06070, they determined that the " egr " cooler valve fractured…
ODI 11308960
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While waiting at a stop light and then stepping on the accelerator the ram went into limp mode and did not go past 15 mph. The ram did not turn on any light to notify me of an issue. I had to forcefully take it out of limp mode therefore risking the transmission to get damaged. There was a big truck behind me making a left who thankfully noticed the ram stopped working and patiently waited for me to move out of the…
ODI 11308222
Engine
I was driving my ram 1500 ecodiesel to and from work and noticed a knocking sound. Scheduled a service appointment and the dealership diagnosed my truck with catastrophic engine failure. A new engine is required with a repair bill of $12,370. There are many people with the same issue, a law suit has been filed due to chrysler refusing to cover repair cost. I feel chrysler sold me a lemon, please conduct an…
ODI 11309322
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving and slowing to a stop the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would operate without the key in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was…
ODI 11308350
Engine
This fire start on air intake, i lost the truck. Was driving fine and start blue smoke come of hood... This truck got a recall open, this recall is about fire on air intake. I call dodge to do they never have the part... The end of history i lost my truck.
Fire reported
ODI 11308341
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving home, i noticed some noise that ounde like a turbo noise and loos of power. I pulled over immediately shut off engine and poped hood. Looke up and smoke from engine. Opened hood and saw small fire on rear passenger side of engine by turbo housing. Soon the truck was totally engulfed by flames.
Fire reported
ODI 11307203
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Engine caught fire due to egr system overheating (maybe burning internally) melting then spontaneously catching foam rubber pad above the egr diffuser tube on fire. Resulted in melting wires, hose and other parts attached to engine. Was quickly put out with a fire extinguisher. Was driving to menards in normal illinois and smelled smoke at first stop light, thought it was van next to me. At next stop light smelled…
Fire reported
ODI 11309244