Ram 1500 Crew Cab Problems by year

While operating the vehicle at low speed, the engine suddenly and without warning stalled, causing an immediate loss of motive power. Upon stalling while rolling, the vehicle's onboard software automatically engaged the AutoPark feature, forcing the transmission into Park and forcefully slamming on the electronic parking brake while the vehicle was in motion in active traffic. This created an extremely violent, unexpected stop that posed a severe hazard of rear-end collision and secondary injury. This safety defect...

Traveling at45 M.P.H. the engine died, lost power steering , power brakes and struggled to turn into a safe spot. Had it towed to the Ram Dealer, told them what happened. Found the NHTSA Recall 23V-265 Manufacturer Recall 37a, they said y truck is not on that recall. Same symptoms!

1. Rear right side turn signal, running lights and brake light module failed. Dealer will not warranty replacement module. The replacement is over $300.00. Warning light first appeared saying blinker failed, hours later entire module failed. This poses a danger due to no rear blinkers or running lights. Other drivers may fail to see vehicle turning or driving. These are known issues that the dealers and manufacturer fail to accept and deny warranty safety items. 2. Both the rear left and right housings allowed water intruction from day 1. Dealers classified the water issue as condensation and said it is harmless. I still have the original failed module.

While driving on the expressway, the vehicle's battery light illuminated, followed shortly by a complete loss of power at high speed that disabled the power steering. The driver managed to veer the vehicle into the expressway median, but when attempting to use roadside assistance, the remaining battery was entirely depleted. This total electrical failure locked the transmission, leaving the vehicle immovable and preventing the use of hazard flashers to alert oncoming traffic. Consequently, the driver was left stranded in a highly vulnerable and dangerous position on the median while awaiting a tow.

Water enters the cab at both upper rear corners at the rear window frame with every rain, and the rear defroster has failed (likely due to corrosion from the water leak). My concern is where the water terminates. The rear cab wall behind the second-row seat carries the RF hub and the 48V eTorque battery pack. Water intrusion along this path is the leading documented cause of RF hub failure on these trucks, producing key-not-detected faults, TPMS faults, and no-start conditions. That module is VIN-locked, so there...

While the vehicle was parked with the ignition turned off, the windshield wipers unexpectedly began operating continuously despite the controls being in the OFF position. Upon investigation, a strong electrical burning odor was detected, followed by visible smoke coming from the under-hood power distribution center (fuse box). The negative battery terminal was immediately disconnected to prevent further electrical damage or a potential fire. Visual inspection revealed blackened and apparently melted electrical...