Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 67000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that when the left turn signal was engaged, the right turn signal would illuminate erroneously. the same failure would occur when the right turn signal was engaged and the left turn signal light would illuminate. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the failure mileage was 67,000. kmj | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 67000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated when the left hand turn signal is engaged the right turn signal illuminates and vice versa. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 67,000. jo | |||
| 06/26/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated after parking his vehicle the right rear passenger power window switch caught on fire. the fire department was called and put the fire out. the fireman pulled the door off and noticed the fire started from the electrical switch. no one was injuried and a report is available if needed. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who stated they will contact the manufacturer to get approval for the repairs. the dealer was still waiting on the approval. the failure mileage was 39,000...mw | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 52000 | ||
| My 2008 dodge ram 1500 truck is having issues with the turn signals. my turn signals work 25% of the time and 50% of the time they do work, they activate the opposite side (wrong side) i am trying to select. i have visited many internet sites that discuss this problem, and i have found that this issue is a major safety problem that will lead to accidents. i feel this turn signal problem should lead to a chrysler recall as it is a design defect. | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 100001 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 doge ram 1500. the contact stated that the turn signals are malfunctioning. when using the right signal it signals left instead. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 100,001. tb | |||
| 06/25/2010 | 32000 | ||
| 2008 dodge ran 1500. we were leaving from a parking lot. turned on vehicle and it reved to high rpms. tires peeled rubber, had foot on break. had to shut off to get it to stop. had it checked at dealership and they found nothing. this was very scary and something was indeed wrong. we are again dring this vehicle as it is the only one we have and we sure hope this does not happen again. | |||
| 04/29/2010 | 22000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. while driving 35 mph, the contact turned on the left signal; however, the right signal came on instead. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. the contact wanted nhtsa to intervene as a third party mechanic. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were approximately 22,000. | |||
| 12/20/1981 | 2000 | 1 | |
| Dec 15th internal modem malfunctioned replaced part dec 18th dec 20th locking clip malfunctioned causing vehicle to leave park and go into reverse. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 3770 | 1 | |
| While driving,gas pedal went to floor. rpm's 5000. warning light ( electronic throttle control ) came on and remained on for the mile it took to get my truck to be back under control in order to stop. while in neutral,and in park, the tires continued to spin and rpm's remained constant. no correction was done by chrysler/jupiter dodge mazda/ as per chrysler they would be admitting liability because they cannot prove that this happened. i have driven the vehicle for the 2nd time today. it has not happened again although i am afraid if it did, there may be consequences that were unlike the first time. i was instructed by my owners manuel and the dealer service dept to have the truck towed through roadside assistance. the truck was towed to dealer on indiantown road in jupiter, florida. thank you. *tr | |||
| 01/03/2009 | 11000 | 1 | |
| In extreme cold weather, the vehicle does not start. when turning the key to the start position, the engine will crank and stop, crank and stop. even when allowing the key to snap back to the run position, it continues to crank and stop, crank and stop. this condition stops when turning the key to the off position. after 7 or 8 tries, the engine will eventually start and when the vehicle is warm, the condition cannot be duplicated. one note, after the cranking and stopping, if i turn the key to the off position and back to the run position, i hear clicking coming from the dash even before trying to start it again. another issue is wind noise. under windy conditions and at high speeds, i can hear wind escaping past the weatherstrip in both front doors. i brought it to the dealer and they told me it was a normal condition. as for the cold starting condition, i have an appointment with the dealer to have it inspected. *tr | |||
| 12/08/2008 | 900 | 1 | |
| I purchased the vehicle new and the first time i used the 4x4 auto the vehicle began to fail. it would stay in 4x4 for awhile then it would engage the 4x4 lock. i have had trouble getting it fixed because of a lack of supply of the required part. also the windshield wipers went out and it was a 2 weeks before they could get that part in. i have not had any luck with the customer support at dodge at all. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2009 | 11200 | 1 | |
| Lately i have been having problem starting my 2008 dodge ram 1500. the vehicle lights up like it's going to start, then when i turn the key over there's nothing. i have continued trying to crank the vehicle numerous times and after 10-20 min of waiting the vehicle starts like nothing was wrong. this has happened numerous times in the past. i wish i never bought this truck now . *tr | |||