RAM 1500 Structure Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 2012–2017
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that a bracket was rusted around the fuel tank. The fuel tank was basically an inch off the ground while driving home on a [redacted] trip. The contact noticed this because the bracket dragged on the ground and caused sparks. The vehicle was towed on a flatbed to lester glenn chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (1199 nj-37 w, toms river, nj 08755, [redacted]) where…
ODI 11251961
Exterior Lighting · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that rear seats were drenched with water, which caused a foul odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to multiple unknown independent mechanics where the contact was informed that the seal on the third brake light was fractured and needed to be replaced. The failure caused water to enter the vehicle. After the vehicle was repaired, the "rear brake light…
ODI 11183262
Air Bags · Structure
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph and approaching a red light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle twice. The frontal air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver. A police report was filed. The contact suffered whiplash, several bruises, and a head concussion, which…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10966308
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the engine stalled without warning and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine ecu sensor and transmission pcu sensor failed. In addition, the vehicle experienced numerous electrical failures with the headlights and the instrument panel electrical sensor system. The…
ODI 10896549
Structure
2013 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine can start without remote ignition key fob. *smd the consumer stated when the key fob was in his pocket, the slightest movement of his leg, or bending over, would cause the engine to start. The consumer stated it was very dangerous, as carbon monoxide entered the garage/house. *jb
ODI 10874082
Electrical System · Structure
Original complaint for the first time this happened was filed with the nhtsc on 9/10/2015. This is the second identical incident. On 2/14/16 my knee hit the ignition key and the ignition turned off while traveling at 55 mph. I lost all engine, brake and steering power and coasted off road without an accident. The location and operation of the ignition key and ignition switch will eventually cause a crash and…
ODI 10838430
Structure
Windshield glare reflection from dash compromises visibility when driving in sunlight. Sunlight reflects off dash causing glare in windshield. Many people have complained (forums online) this has been going on for years and occurs in many vehicles. Auto manufactures need to put extremely non-reflective material on dashes to counter this. A dull dash mat really helps, proving that it can be mitigated. *tr
ODI 10702282
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, an abnormal squeaking and grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. Additionally, a large hole developed on the floorboard of the vehicle. In addition, the contact mentioned that the bushings had fractured. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was repaired but…
ODI 10672440