This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
After I brought my truck in for recall Y26 they inspected the studs and said they were fine (not stretched which is what the recall is for). I took a trip and put 6,700 after the inspection and the dealer re-torqued the wheels. When I got back there seemed to be something wrong with the brakes and so I brought it back to the same dealer that inspected it before and verified the studs were not stretched, now found that the pads and rotors were damaged and the studs were studs now stretched. No problem before the recall but after the recall and new torque for the wheels the studs are stretched. Dodge said they will pay for the studs to be replaced but not the brakes. The brakes were fine before. If it were just the pads I would understand that this could be normal wear but the rotors being destroyed only on the wheels that now had stretched studs does not make any sense and given that it was inspected beforehand and only after the new torque did the studs stretch and damage the rotors it seems like they may not be fixing the issue that the recall was originally issued for, in fact, they may have made the problem worse. The representative from Dodge said they have not had any other complaints so the brake damage must not have been caused by the stretched studs.
Integrated trailer brake controller not functioning properly cannot apply enough voltage and amperage to trailer brakes to properly stop whether stopped or while moving, maximum gain cannot apply enough stopping power. 3 trailer experts have told me the power is insufficient trailer brakes have been serviced
On pressing the accelerator pedal, there is a noticeable hesitation before the powertrain responds. I fear one day getting T boned (side impact) from another motorist that is unable to stop or not realizing this is happening to me and not slow down quick enough. This is only noticeable from accelerating from takeoff as in later gears the response from accelerator to response is faster. I bought this truck used almost 2 months ago and dealerships and Ram cummins forums site this as a common problem!
When starting from a stationary or near stationary position, the truck will hesitate for 1-2 seconds if the accelerator is fully depressed. The acceleration must be slow and gradual to avoid the hesitation. The is dangerous when slowly merging into traffic.
Since recall #17V-562 haven't been fixed dealer don't have ready since 09/2017 and this can make fire or explosion, then light engine came on 02/01/2018 dealer fixed concern 26 emission problem, with breather crankcase, this is related because water vapor...... why dealer charge $1913 to me on 02/01/2018 at greenway Chrysler Jeep at 9051 East colonial dr orlando fl 32817, this recall 17/V 562 if it was fixed since 09/2017 then this water vapor problem with breather crankcase should be avoided. Please call me [xxx] I feel got charged because Dodge fail to avoid this problem [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Two years and repeated visits to determine a gross lack of acceleration. Almost non responsive at times. Also a gear shift slam at times. Dangerous lack of power to accelerate to cross multiple lanes, acceleration at metered on ramps and crossing against traffic. Have all service records for past two years, at least two separate dealership service departments and no change in performance or solution to issue
The vehicle has a driver information display (did). There is a 7 pin connector for a 5th wheel trailer. While under tow, and using the brakes in the tow vehicle, the did randomly displays "check trailer brakes/trailer brakes disconnected" then at some point in time later (seconds or minutes) the message disappears and the trailer brakes return to a functioning condition. Ram and rv trailer technicians have tried to troubleshoot the problem unsuccessfully. The Ram dealership said they retrieved an error code and replaced the brake module. The problem still persists. Have you received any other similar reports?
The integrated trailer brake control in the 2015 Ram trucks does not provide adequate brake control to the trailer brakes. I traded in a 2013 Ram 3500 and the integrated controller allowed me to set up the brakes so I could lock the tires up, then I would back the voltage down slightly from there to get maximum braking performance from the trailer. With the new truck, there wasn't the ability to get much braking at all. Dealers are telling those with the same trucks, that it is working as designed and there isn't a problem. Monday, August 17th, I was approaching a stop sign, and began braking. The trailer brakes were ineffective due to the controller and I couldn't stop in time. I ended up in the middle of the intersection before I could stop. Luckily there was no cross traffic so there was no crash. The trailer weighs 2020 pounds empty, and it was hauling approximately 1400 pounds. The trailer controller was set at light electric, 7.5. ( L later tested heavy electric and it still doesn't provide adequate braking). After, I tested the trailer brakes (that I already knew were good) on another truck, and they worked perfectly. Again, the integrated controller on my 2013 Ram worked great, but the new ones simply do not allow the trailer brakes to work properly regardless of how much you turn up the voltage. I can not adjust it to get the brakes to provide significant braking from the trailer. Ram is saying that there isn't a problem, but a quick internet search would say that there is certainly a safety issue, that if left unresolved will absolutely lead to injuries or fatalities.
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- Muskegon, MI, USA