Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 11/20/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the tire pressure valve monitors malfunctioned due to the close proximity of the metal in the tire rim. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the failure was due to weather conditions and road salt. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 43,000. kmj | |||
| 11/20/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the tire pressure valve monitors all malfunctioned due to the close proximity of the metal in the tire rim. the manufacturer was notified and advised him that the failure was due to weather and salt. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 43,000. dt | |||
| 01/15/2013 | 35000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light illuminated and the passenger rear tire deflated rapidly. the vehicle was able to be moved to the shoulder where the spare was installed. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was discovered that the tpms sensor sleeve failed due to corrosion. the tpms sensor was replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 35,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 01/15/2013 | 35000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the tpms warning light illuminated and the passenger rear tire deflated rapidly. the vehicle was able to be be moved to the shoulder where the spare was installed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the tpms sensor sleeve had failed due to corrosion. the tpms sensor was replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 35,000. the vin was not available. mh | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Went to check air pressure in tires. while unscrewing the plastic valve stem cap on one of the front tires, the metal valve stem sheared off in my hand. the point of shearing was about mid way down the metal valve stem. the shearing occurred circumferentially in a smooth even plane. there is no evidence of mechanical/physical damage to the valve stem from hitting a curb, etc. i did not exert lateral pressure on the stem, i just twisted the plastic cap with my fingers. the stem was on a tire sensor unit with label schrader electronics with apparent part number 8cbffcb4. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 67149 | 1 | |
| I am requesting the nhtsa explore the power train issues affecting the 2009 dodge ram 1500. driver was on highway driving at 60mph when truck starting making a whining and grinding sound which continued for about 1 mile before truck started to run funny . driver slowed down and moved to the right lane when there was a big bang and a cloud of black smoke came from back end of truck. at the same time the rear end of the vehicle locked up and truck went skidding off the road. when driver examined car found that the entire drive shaft rod and transfer case were laying underneath of vehicle along with multiple other pieces of hardware. the transmission was also locked up and unable to release even in the neutral position. when the dodge dealer looked into the incident they stated a pin fell out of the drive shaft and backed up into the rear causing the pin to jam the transfer case. this incident resulted in a complete rebuild of the entire power train system. we would like to see a guide rail made mandatory for dodge vehicles as this rod fallout could have resulted in a flipped vehicle. furthermore less than 4 weeks later while driving same vehicle at 15 mph the truck started to shake violently and had to be towed because of a shredded bolt in the rear stabilizer bar that connects the rear to the axle. vehicle once again to dealer who claims it is all due to the initial issue. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Went to check air pressure in tires. while unscrewing the plastic valve stem cap on one of the front tires, the metal valve stem sheared off in my hand. the point of shearing was about mid way down the metal valve stem. the shearing occurred circumferentially in a smooth even plane. there is no evidence of mechanical/physical damage to the valve stem from hitting a curb, etc. i did not exert lateral pressure on the stem, i just twisted the plastic cap with my fingers. the stem was on a tire sensor unit with label schrader electronics with apparent part number 8cbffcb4. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 67149 | 1 | |
| I am requesting the nhtsa explore the power train issues affecting the 2009 dodge ram 1500. driver was on highway driving at 60mph when truck starting making a whining and grinding sound which continued for about 1 mile before truck started to run funny . driver slowed down and moved to the right lane when there was a big bang and a cloud of black smoke came from back end of truck. at the same time the rear end of the vehicle locked up and truck went skidding off the road. when driver examined car found that the entire drive shaft rod and transfer case were laying underneath of vehicle along with multiple other pieces of hardware. the transmission was also locked up and unable to release even in the neutral position. when the dodge dealer looked into the incident they stated a pin fell out of the drive shaft and backed up into the rear causing the pin to jam the transfer case. this incident resulted in a complete rebuild of the entire power train system. we would like to see a guide rail made mandatory for dodge vehicles as this rod fallout could have resulted in a flipped vehicle. furthermore less than 4 weeks later while driving same vehicle at 15 mph the truck started to shake violently and had to be towed because of a shredded bolt in the rear stabilizer bar that connects the rear to the axle. vehicle once again to dealer who claims it is all due to the initial issue. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 78000 | ||
| Went to check air pressure in tires. while unscrewing the plastic valve stem cap on one of the front tires, the metal valve stem sheared off in my hand. the point of shearing was about mid way down the metal valve stem. the shearing occurred circumferentially in a smooth even plane. there is no evidence of mechanical/physical damage to the valve stem from hitting a curb, etc. i did not exert lateral pressure on the stem, i just twisted the plastic cap with my fingers. the stem was on a tire sensor unit with label schrader electronics with apparent part number 8cbffcb4. | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 67149 | 1 | |
| I am requesting the nhtsa explore the power train issues affecting the 2009 dodge ram 1500. driver was on highway driving at 60mph when truck starting making a whining and grinding sound which continued for about 1 mile before truck started to run funny . driver slowed down and moved to the right lane when there was a big bang and a cloud of black smoke came from back end of truck. at the same time the rear end of the vehicle locked up and truck went skidding off the road. when driver examined car found that the entire drive shaft rod and transfer case were laying underneath of vehicle along with multiple other pieces of hardware. the transmission was also locked up and unable to release even in the neutral position. when the dodge dealer looked into the incident they stated a pin fell out of the drive shaft and backed up into the rear causing the pin to jam the transfer case. this incident resulted in a complete rebuild of the entire power train system. we would like to see a guide rail made mandatory for dodge vehicles as this rod fallout could have resulted in a flipped vehicle. furthermore less than 4 weeks later while driving same vehicle at 15 mph the truck started to shake violently and had to be towed because of a shredded bolt in the rear stabilizer bar that connects the rear to the axle. vehicle once again to dealer who claims it is all due to the initial issue. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 67149 | ||
| I am requesting the nhtsa explore the power train issues affecting the 2009 dodge ram 1500. driver was on highway driving at 60mph when truck starting making a whining and grinding sound which continued for about 1 mile before truck started to run funny . driver slowed down and moved to the right lane when there was a big bang and a cloud of black smoke came from back end of truck. at the same time the rear end of the vehicle locked up and truck went skidding off the road. when driver examined car found that the entire drive shaft rod and transfer case were laying underneath of vehicle along with multiple other pieces of hardware. the transmission was also locked up and unable to release even in the neutral position. when the dodge dealer looked into the incident they stated a pin fell out of the drive shaft and backed up into the rear causing the pin to jam the transfer case. this incident resulted in a complete rebuild of the entire power train system. we would like to see a guide rail made mandatory for dodge vehicles as this rod fallout could have resulted in a flipped vehicle. furthermore less than 4 weeks later while driving same vehicle at 15 mph the truck started to shake violently and had to be towed because of a shredded bolt in the rear stabilizer bar that connects the rear to the axle. vehicle once again to dealer who claims it is all due to the initial issue. | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 30300 | ||
| I was sitting at a red stop light. when the light turned green i released my foot from the break and put my foot on the gas petal. at that time i heard a loud boom and the truck shook as if we were hit from behind. we were not hit. the truck would run, but would not drive when it was in gear. my truck was towed to the local dealership and it was determine the rear penion shaft snapped in half. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 17000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he noticed that the rear driver's tire was flat. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the failure was due to the valve stem detaching. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the valve stem was replaced. the contact experienced the same failure approximately one month later. while driving 70 mph, the front driver's tire went flat. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the valve stem was detached. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 17,000. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 17000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he noticed that the rear driver's tire was flat. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the failure was due to the valve stem detaching. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the valve stem was replaced. the contact experienced the same failure approximately one month later. while driving 70 mph, the front driver's tire went flat. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the valve stem was detached. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 17,000. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 17000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he noticed that the rear driver's tire was flat. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the failure was due to the valve stem detaching. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the valve stem was replaced. the contact experienced the same failure approximately one month later. while driving 70 mph, the front driver's tire went flat. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the valve stem was detached. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 17,000. sm. | |||
| 04/09/2012 | 40500 | ||
| The tire pressure monitor system (tpms) on my wheel has corrided to the point of breaking. this could cause severe bodily harm, up to including death to a person(s)in my vehicle on a rapid air loss of my tire(s). these vehicles valve stems are not suitable for northern territory where salt is used for winter months. also check faulty hubcaps that trap water in and around valve stem | |||
| 04/08/2009 | 7000 | 1 | |
| I had the tires rotated at 7000 + miles, when i got the truck back, i noticed a slight vibration. as time went by the vibration got worse. i took the truck back to the dealer, in ft. pierce six weeks later but because i drive a 1,000 miles per week, it hat 13,000 + miles and they said it was out of warranty. i took the truck to a private shop and they found the rear brake rotors warped so they turned the rotors and balance the tires. it was better but still had a vibration at interstate speeds. i took the truck to the dodge dealer in vero beach and they spun the tires on the rims and rebalanced the tires. it got a little better but it still has a vibration that is hard to live with. *tr | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 06/30/2012 | 1 | 08/10/2009 | |
| Cpsc#i1270494a. 2009 dodge ram 1500. consumer stated as he was driving, the tire pressure sensor light came on, and within a few seconds his front driver side tire was completely flat. *ln the consumer stated after removing the tire, he took it to a repair shop and was told it was common with his make/model. apparently, the nut on the outside of the rim, that secured the valve stem and sensor to the wheel was prone to corrosion. when it was corroded enough, the valve stem loosened into the tire allowing all of the air to escape, allowing the tire to go flat. | |||