Uconnect problems. i keep getting a service message 911 contact dealer because i'm not getting a single to gps and i can't use the phone through uconnect which is a big safety issue. how could a first responder find me and my family if the truck flipped in a rural area without it being able to locate us with gps and phone. uconnect also did an update which now it doesn't even work out all ! my backup camera doesn't work ( huge safety concern). i cant adjust any of my controls on the whole unit. heat/air, radio,phone absolutely nothing. called uconnect they said take it to dealer. now dealer says i need a new unit. i'm of course expected to pay for this, which i'm not. everything was perfectly fine until uconnect did this update. this is unacceptable for a 35k dollar truck. not to mention all.the other issue's i've got with it. it's a 60k dollar truck now from all the repairs i've made. which includes 5k just in the front suspension
The vehicle has serious issues with it's emissions system. first the egr was replaced at a dealership for $2,000 and they must not have reprogrammed the computer because after the installation the entire exhaust system failed and it went into limp mode at 10 mph and now it is another $7,000 repair. dodge should be recalling this truck for emissions system problems since it's apparently a known issue.
5" uconnect radio (ra2) responsible for touch screen safety options on top of being other than for just being a "smart" radio for calls and such... when malfunctioning, it refuses to start or "boot up." it will only show a ram logo when on and driving with no operating features. while the vehicle is off, it is a parasitic battery drain. power must be disconnected to protect the battery. took to dealer. was told the radio has no fix other than to replace the whole (costly) unit. i have scoured the internet forums and many have had the same issue.
Def system . replaced last year under warranty and now it's happenkng again and i can not drive my vehicle . they won't cover cause warranty done but his is a continued issue rht should be covered . many others with rams have had same issues
Push rods are defective in 2014 engine explained to me by master mechanic at dodge ram dealer [tim short dodge ] push rods were made of a softer steal where by mushroom in shape over time causeing extreme damage to the rest of the enternal parts of this 10.000 dallar engine . maintaining regular schuled maintinance makes no differance according to master mechanic these are defected push rods in this engine for that year model dodge has since corrected the defected push rods in the later model trucks 2015 2016 ect. dodge ram should replace engine or at a minimum replace defective parts and labor
Tpms system. factory set tire pressure for front is 60psi, and 80psi for the rear tires. when winter arrives i put on snow tires and decrease the psi for better and safer driving. for winter driving with snow and icy conditions i run 45 psi in the front and 50 psi in the rear. the tpms activates a 'trouble light' in the hud. i can live with the basic theory but am concerned if any tire actually lost psi (due to a tire malfunction) that i and my family could be endangered since the hud would not necessarily change. i have heard that through the ecm the system can be programed to reflect lower psi. this is an aftermarket device. some dealerships are said to reprogram the system to accept lower air pressure for a fee. this is a definite safety issue and should not cause a financial burder on the owner of the vehicle. this tpms issue effect numerous vehicles that operate in a 4 season environment. the date for "when did this happen" is adjustable as to when the owner changes over to winter tires.
This truck has a very capable motor. however, the electronics governing the motor have made it unsafe. when you floor the gas pedal (and really need the truck to move for safety, to clear an intersection or merge) there is no response. knowing trucks like i do, this vehicle should have more than enough power to move swiftly but instead it just crawls due to electronic regulation on the motor. this is a huge safety concern.
The ram box cargo locking mechanisms fail as the plastic couplers shear off. the cargo doors open while driving vehicle on roadway making for an unsafe condition as you must pull off the roadway immediately to try to re-shut doors. both lock mechanisms effected the same way.
While driving at 60 mph, the truck began shaking violently and it was extremely difficult to steer. once i reduced my speed down to about 30 mph the truck came under control again. this has now occurred on three separate occasions. i had it into a dealership the first time and they found nothing. going in to a different dealership tomorrow as there is something wrong. this is a definite safety issue.
Rear tire pressure is set at 80 psi when driving truck with on weight in the bed winter traction is hazards and in wet weather hydroplaning a problem as tire wear and on ruff roads handling ect. on 2013 models 2500 had light and heavy load for rear tire pressure 60 light 80 heavy have auto makers change back to that for safer driving.
Since purchased new with 30 miles on the odometer, my ram truck has exhibited the following hvac/electrical issues both while stationary and in motion: 1. air flow pressure is greater in the passenger foot well then the drivers 2. air temperature is hotter (when set to heat) on the passenger side then the drivers 3. air flow will continue from the front defroster position (windshield) when set to floor only from the control panel this condition presents a safety issue as i am forced to constantly fiddle with the hvac while in motion to adjust the interior temperature for my family. additionally, in my cold climate when heat is directed to the floor i have hot air blowing into my face and eyes that i cannot prevent. the vehicle has been taken to dealer servicing on two occasions. both times the servicer 'flashed' the hvac system and reported that it is operating as designed. on the second visit the servicer said that they checked another ram on the lot and it's hvac worked in the same way. they said there is nothing more they can do about the issue.
Over the past few weeks, i have received (3) vehicle recalls from the ntsb by email. recently, i made an appointment with the local dodge, chrysler, jeep, ram dealer in elk grove, ca, near my home. i dropped the vehicle this afternoon for tomorrow morning's appointment and i was told by the service agent that the warranty manager, leslie, said they will not repair (2) of the recalls until told to do so by chrysler. i asked what will the dealership do if they cause an accident and i was told "is nothing they can do". the recalls refused to be corrected by the dealership are as follows: 1/ #15v460, air bag safety recall; and 2/ #15v459, steering wheel wiring harness safety issue. i advised the service adviser i "will sue them and chrysler if anything happens regarding one of those two safety recalls" since they refused to correct them. i just want the recalls corrected "before" some thing bad happens and they should not be allowed to refuse. please, i would like to be contacted regarding this incident.
Takata recall. i bought this truck from dealer , in 3miles i smelt exhaust smoke leak to inside of my car, later in about week i smelt again , then later again so i went to dealer to visit about it. they are checked and said no problems. later on i had the same smell in my cab once in a wile so i had to open windows , i took it to sioux falls dealership they replace turbo at 9455ml saying that this was a problem. later on 4-27-15 i had a same problem, took it to dealer again they said no leaks found ,7-16-15 they coudnt fix it again. 9-02-15 they checked at the shop and didn't fit the problem! i talked to service manager mike lavin sioux falls sd about this problem many times and he said to me that he has a friend with exactly same truck even white in color that he had a same problem and ended up to trade in for new truck. this problem of heavy shot of exhaust smoke smell inside of my car repeat continually so i cant drive it much with my female and not much in cold days since i need to open windows ones in a vile but it cold out and lots of times windows frozen and don't opens , know it is very dangerous to breath cause health problems and makes a cancer.please please please help me, i paid over 42000 dollasrs to use this truck and i cant use it normally! lots of time i need to take my baby with me to do some work ( since i cant leave her home alone) , but i cant take her because of this exhaust smoke smell in side of cab, i don't want to kill my baby , please help me! i already reported to office of attorney general and they didn't help me at all. i have all papers from dealer and can not fix it even if this truck under warranty, they always pushing me further so my warranty will be expired and then they will charge me money to fix it.i don't know what to do anymore, i have no money for lawyers . i heard lots of people have this problems. please help.
Service airbag system light comes on constantly. i have taken it to the dealer and they cannot find an issue. it is not only annoying, but flat out scares me to think that the airbags could inadvertently deploy, or fail when needed. there is no recall on the vehicle, nor can the dealer make heads or tails of the issue.
The truck would vibrate and shake at highway speeds over 65mph. i had the tires rotated and balanced several times and recently replaced all wheels and tires with new. the vibration persists.
My 2014 ram 2500 shakes between 64mph and 76mph violently. ram knows there is a problem but calls it a characteristic of a hd truck. i am in the tire business and have tried everything to rectify it. i know at least three chrysler service managers who are being told to act like its normal. i am fed up with car manufacturers taking advantage of people. proof is below... http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/2013-general-discussion/1396841-highway-vibration-if-you-have-post-your-year-truck-here-71.html#post20691585
The problem is a drivability problem. there is a long hesitation in acceleration when you lift off of the accelerator pedal and then reapply the accelerator pedal. when this happens there is nothing you can do but wait for truck to respond. if you lift and reapply again the same situation can occur and you can find yourself in a bad situation with other vehicles because the truck wont respond to accelerator input for several seconds!