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BCM module that controls automatic door locks only locks the drivers door and the tailgate. Pushing the key fob will unlock all doors but will only lock the drivers door and tailgate. Many people on the Ram forum report the same issue. It's a problem because I can't lock the doors and keep my kids inside with the child safety locks on. Unless I get out of the car or reach over and behind me to lock them manually. Pressing the door switch on either side of the vehicle will not lock the other three passenger doors or tailgate. This is also a safety issue for us if someone were to try and carjack us because the doors won't lock.
The wiring harness for the driver's side headlight is faulty. It has been repaired and reconnected several times and the headlight continue to turn off while driving. If it's unplugged and reconnected it will work for a while. This is a known issue amongst Ram owners based on my internet research. I can't believe Ram has not already issued a recall for this as they should know, based on their repairs, that this wiring harness is faulty.
The contact's son owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that during hot weather, the fuse box overheated which caused the back up camera screen to be inoperable or to become distorted. The contact also stated that the air conditioning unit was also inoperable. The contact reached out to pomoco Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of newport news (12629 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23602) where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures which were attributable to the keyfob. The contact stated he was on several occasions unable to turn the vehicle off due to the failure. Additionally, the vehicle would start-up, lock and unlock the doors independently. The vehicle was taken to lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of tri-cities (7171 w canal dr, kennewick, wa 99336) where the keyfob was replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact attempted to use the replacement keyfob however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000. The consumer has stated the failure was estimated to be less than 16,00 miles.
- Pasco, WA, USA
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The computer screen will not light so you cant use any of your controls had to replace brakes shocks and struts and calipers sun roof wont open back window wont open the engine light is on saying low oil pressure but the gage on the truck shows it right in the middle cant use the radio or the phone or control the air or the heat because that's all on the screen that wont light up the back up camera wont work I checked for recalls on the VIN number it said there was none the exhaust manifold ticks super loud when you first start it then the noise goes away after the truck warms up I have put new tires on it twice I have the oil changed every time that its due with expensive royal purple had to put a new battery in it the truck might look nice but I would never purchase another one !!!!!!!!!!! it has been the worst vehicle I have ever purchased and I am very disappointed with the truck and the experience !!!!!!!!!0
Constant electrical issues. Air bag light came on multiple times before finally being repaired. Ac/heater motor went out 4 times before it was determined the wiring harness had burnt. Heater would go on and off on it's own
I was shopping in ikea at atlantic station when I came out I saw fire trucks in the parking lot just to walk up and find that my truck was on fire and the fire department was putting out the fire.
My truck will not start, it won't even turn on.it continuously says check the fuel cap and the check engine light will turn on but absolutely nothing is wrong with it (before it started to act up). Even though it seems like the batteries dead and we know it won't turn on it's still making a loud like clicking or knocking noise. It will stop for a minute and then start again. I've never heard a car do that before so I don't think that's normal. My clicker key won't even work to lock or unlock or even set the panic off.
I tried this once and lost it downloading a picture. I had a problem putting gas in my truck. It kept making the gas pump pop. Eventually it took 30-40 min to get gas in it. I started using a 5 gallon gas can to get gas in it. I took it to my mechanic and it cost over a thousand dollars to fix. Also I had a problem with my tailgate opening while I was driving, one of the times a trailer was attached and it opened an hit the hitch and dented it making it hard to open it. One day I stopped at a business on joppa rd in perry hall to pick up 2 lawnmowers and when I pulled out on joppa road and the tailgate popped open again and the mowers fell out and started grilling down the road and luckily the owner of the business saw it happen and helped me catch them before they caused and accident. I'm not going to try to download a picture because I don't want to lose this again. I never got recalls on these things until after these things happened
My truck was backed into my driveway, parked overnight, and would not respond to key fob. I tried second fob, also had no response. I manually opened door and truck would not respond in any way. I call road side assistance. Tow truck jumped battery, which allowed truck to start, but promptly died once cables were removed. Tow truck towed vehicle to Dodge dealership for assessment. Initial diagnoses was failed alternator. However, once alternator was replaced, several other issues arose, immediately. The pdc and cable, battery as well as wiper motor, among other items in line, were also damaged. Smoke instantly filled engine compartment. The mechanic stated that it appeared that voltage had been backfed thus causing extensive damage not noted earlier. The dealership thinks that if they submitt additional repair requests to mopar, beyond alternator failure, that this will result in non payment by my extended, lifetime warranty package I purchased with vehicle. I have the damaged pdc but was not allowed to keep other items. I also have photos of items replaced. My insurance company stated that this pdc issue to be a known issue with this make and model. I've had electrical problems since August, beginning with transmission celanoid as well as failure to recognize key fob. Other issues since, which also appear to be electrical issues, have resulted in numerous days off work, $100 deductibles being paid, and frustrating hours on the phone with insurance companies, both mine and the tow truck.
My 2013 Ram will lock the doors randomly, with no one in it or near it. Its happened many times, now I have to leave a window down if im just unloading the back, or carry a spare key. I've been working in the yard, keys not even on me, and I hear "click" and all the doors are locked. This is a safety hazard as I could get locked out somewhere. I live in deep woods, there are no neighbors to have a conflicting key, so to speak. I have almost been locked out several times, but have either had a spare key, or left the window down while pumping gas, etc. This happens with the motor off, no one in the car, key fob may be in my pocket or 100 yards away in the house in a drawer. Happened again yesterday, truck hadnt even been driven, I was out shoveling snow and I hear "click", all locked up again.
Electric door locks work intermittently on the four door of the cab. It is not a door actuator issue as the doors lock and unlock in an unusual pattern. It appears to be related to a control module. This door lock and unlock issue could interfere with child safety locks as I see it. There are multiple reports of this issue with other owners as evidenced with online searches.
My vehicle has been giving trouble for the past 3 months, with the electrical panel going off while driving on streets and highways, not being able to control speed or brakes, windshield wipers coming on randomly, signals not working, false alarms for washer fluid, radio and bluetooth shutting down and car shutting down and not starting altogether. I've taken it to 3 different shops and mechanics, who all had a hard time diagnosing and fixing the problems. I've had to spent a lot of money on tow trucks and repairs, and am not convinced the issues are adequately repaired. I also firmly believe this is and should be a recall issue. The previous section would not let me choose all the issues but I've had problems with air bag, brakes, elec. Stability control, electrical, engine, fuel/propulsion system, lighting, power train, speed control, steering, suspension, visibility/wiper and wheels.
None of controls on steering column are working. First the cruise control stopped.. replaced the fuse it looked burnt out. Did not solve. Then radio controls quit along with left side dash controls. While driving the cruise was not working. The radio while driving and the left side dash controls worked while sitting G I. driveway but when I moved they froze.
My entire dash, radio and all electronics in truck shut down while driving. I can still drive the truck as the engine, steering and braking still works. The dash cycles like I have just turned the turn on. I haven't been able to catch this on video as it happens and scares me so I keep watching the road. I have taken it to the dealer and they can't replicated it. I haven't been able to pin down why it happens yet it seems to be happening more oftent. Now my dash lights are starting to flicker and flash. This is very very distracting especially at night. I have video of this happening.
Interior door lock/unlock button located on interior drivers door panel will not function, I.e. will not lock, unlock the doors. Key fob will lock/unlock doors, but not door panel buttons at any time, moving or stationary. Window function buttons were not working, but have started working on their own. But the inability to lock or unlock the doors seems like a huge safety factor. They did work initially, suddenly stopped working recently.
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's doors began to lock and unlock independently and the engine started independently. The contact took the vehicle to elder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1798 tx-31 bus, athens, tx 75751, (903) 677-2292) and paid $300 to have the key fob replaced and programmed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Dashboard from time to time will go completely out for a few seconds and reboot while driving. During this time no dashboard information is available. It is hard to reproduce because it happens randomly.
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- Golden, CO, USA