general problems of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - part 2

This vehicle is listed in the buyback program due to rear axle pinion nut defect. Was offered blackbook value to trade and low blue book trade value for buyback. Vehicle exceeds all condition requirements. Chrysler has demanded to know my debt value before appraisal. Fca is stalling and trying to capitalize a profit margin on my truck. Dealer used pressure tactics for process, stated process would take extended period of time and I should trade it in or let them repair. Have received 2 trade offers for wholesale value, from 2 different fca dealers. The rear axle has now locked up once while backing out of a parking space at my workplace, 1800 north fruitridge Ave, terre haute, ind. I was able to get unseized and home. Unable to drive due to safety issue. Fca stated they required 3rd party appraisal but will not proceed until I release my debt value and account number to them. This is an outrage! I expect they will DE-value my truck as to be less than I owe, thereby making a buyback impossible and forcing me to let them repair half of the issues with this truck! I will be losing about $8k from retail value. $ which they are trying to profit from selling a defective product. Is this what you are allowing? I don't think so. In addition to rear axle, there was a blend door actuator recall which they claim is resolved. It is not! the truck's heating system does not work. The buyback offer given was for $19025. 00 plus $1903 for 10% repurchase, for a total of $20928. 00, but pending appraisal with debt value release. This corporation is manipulating the process to increase their profits while releasing them of liability. What are you, as the overseeing governmental agency going to do about this? I want my $ returned fairly. I will lose $10k even with a retail buyback. I cannot lose $18k for a manipulated, scam of a deal!! this a follow up to a previous complaint.

I took my truck to get serviced at burns motors Dodge dealership in mcallen, TX and told them about the recall due to faulty rear axle pinion nut (n08/NHTSA). They told me it had already been fixed. I said by who cause I never took the truck to anyone and I've had it for 5 years. They said a business named kelley Dodge fixed it. I never took it to anyone to fix the problem so why are they saying it was fixed. Is someone trying to cover up something or charging for work that was never done? so burns motors didn't fix the recall problem either.

At 12k -13k miles I experienced an engine stall in the early morning. The instrument cluster remained lit and I was able to engage the emergency flasher. I was on a back road and luckily I was able to coast into a driveway. After numerous turns of the key fob, the engine started. This incident was reported to the dealership, but they seemed to shrug it off. Fast forward to 10/9/15. I had trouble again starting the truck. I proceeded to the store and was on a main thoroughfare when I started to turn across traffic into a parking lot. The engine died and luckily my momentum carried me off the street out of traffic and into the lot. Cars had to go around me as I tried to get the vehicle started. The next Monday 10/12/15 I had trouble starting again and I was able to proceed to work. At the end of my shift, it took a couple dozen turns of the key fob to get the truck started and I made it home. The truck now sits in the driveway waiting for a service appointment on 10/30/15. If it does not start, it will have to be towed. When I inquired online about this problem I was aghast at how many others were having the same issue as me and Chrysler was doing very little to make it right. The stall of an engine in traffic is a very dangerous safety problem. The truck has a battery less than 2 years old and has only 35200 miles on it. I am not getting any check engine lights. It is serviced routinely by the Chrysler dealer.

Fca only offering trade in value on there byback program even though I was assured I would get minimum fair market value. I have got nothing but a run around since I sent all documents they requested on oct. 1. Now they have closed my claim because I wont accect their foolish offer. The dealers are completely stupid as what to do and either lie or act as if they know nothing about the buyback. I have owned 4 Ram 1500 trucks and this is a slap in the face to all consumers. At what point will these manufactures be held responsiable? we spend rediculis money on vehicles only to find they are worthless after we buy them. Got to stop soon. . . . . David thomson thomsondft@aol. Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

On August 4 2015 I was driving to work doing about 20-25 mph on a clear sunny day when my truck started shaking causing me to lose control. As a result my truck was hit on the back right rear. After looking at the car at the body shop I was notified that the axel snapped in half. The vehicle is a 2010 Dodge ram pickup 1500.

The contact owns a 2014 (na) Dodge Ram 1500. Immediately after starting the engine, the vehicle started rolling forward independently at approximately 9 mph. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,300.

The contact owned a 2010 (na) Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unable to regain control and crashed into a wooded area. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased mid June 2015. The contact mentioned that the dealer indicated that there were no safety recalls on the vehicle that needed to be repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) since April 1, 2013. The dealer and the manufacturer did not specify if the parts and the remedy were available or if the parts were not available for the recall repair to be completed before the vehicle was sold with an open recall. The contact did not receive notification of the safety recall. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The manufacturer was notified of the recall repair which was not completed within a reasonable time frame before the vehicle was sold to the contact. Dyd.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. When shifting into reverse, the vehicle would abnormally jerk and skip. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine oil change. The contact later discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The contact called the dealer and was informed that the recall repair had already been performed during the oil change service. The contact never received notification of the recall and was not aware that a defect ever existed in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted intermittently. The failure mileage was 200.

While going down interstate my abs, service 4wd, esp traction control and brake light all came on at same time. When it happened it happend it nocked my cruise off and slowing down. I got back on the gas and started to speed up then all of a sudden my gas became my brake it locked all 4 tires up at high speed. I was very lucky no one was real close to me. I made it to safe place to pull over and check it out and no matter what I did I couldn't get it back going correctly. At first it would do right and get up to 30mph and ease on gas little bit and it would start breaking when touching gas. Has to have it towed. It was very dangerous and I was real lucky not to wreck. I home this problem can get resolved.

When slowly accelerating from a stop I could hear a rattling/vibration sound coming from the passenger side of vehicle. This progressively got worse until I found the heat shield on the passenger side exhaust manifold was loose due to broken stud bolts. I did not repair immediately as I thought the break was superficial (outside the manifold). Over the next month a slight exhaust leak could be heard, which has gotten very loud now. There is clearly at least one broken exhaust manifold bolt on passenger side. I am second owner (purchased at 19,000 miles), so lifetime warranty is no longer valid. I fear this leak could cause poisonous carbon monoxide gas to fill the cabin of my truck while driving with my wife and children. With the number of complaints regarding this exact same issue that I have heard, I cannot believe this has not reached recall status.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact that vehicle was placed into neutral and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was diagnosed and the dealer mechanic stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure continues to recur intermittently. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Am.

Started driving truck and all gauges went blank including speedometer. Warning lights for air bag, check engine, low tire pressure, brakes, etc. All came on as well as wipers started working with switch in off position!.

Dodge Ram 1500. Legal representation for consumer writes in regards to rear axle failure. A screw loosened at the rear axle.

Known issue with 2009 Dodge ram with 5. 7 litre hemi engine exhaust manifold bolts breaking. Chrysler has placed TSB 11-002-11 for the repair but this issue is quite common however Chrysler refuses to fix the issue unless the vehicle is under the standard warranty. Bolts can crack/break and cause damage to the manifold itself.

My gear shift will come out of park with out using the brake and when the vehicle is not running it will come out of gear my local Dodge dealership said it was the gear shifter interlock which several people has been having issues with.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 ram crew cab 1500. The contact stated that when stopped at a red light the rear axle locked up and caused a loss of vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as the rear axle pinion. The manufacturer was not made aware of th issue. The failure mileage was 40,000. Rwk.

The contact owns a 2014 (na) Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling for approximately 25 minutes while in the park position when it suddenly started to drive forward. The contact indicated that the selector switch erroneously changed to the drive position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Since I bought the truck there has been several electrical issues I. E. Bulbs keep blowing out, it will lose power when you start to go up a hill. The lighted mirrors only last about 45 days before going out at 500 ea. The truck seems to wonder and most of all the wheel bearings went out on both sides at the same time and the dealer charged me 1,800. 00 saying that its not covered under the power train warranty. . . . . . . . . . This truck is the definition of a lemon. . . . . . .

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v038000 (power train) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

I have been trying to get the pinion nut replaced, as per the recall notice for my 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, for the last 6 months. Every time I call the dealer, they tell me that they do not have the part. I called today (7-11-2014) and was told again that they did not have the part. They tell me that the manufacturer is only sending them one part per 7 days. Luckily, I have not had any problem yet, but would sure like to have this problem remedied. The dealer is auto nation spring. Very disgruntled customer.

Transmission sticks in 4th gear have to pull over, turn off truck for 5 seconds and restart. Motor uses number of quarts of oil a day with no sign of leak.

I recieved a recall for my truck a while back. The date above may not be correct as I have not called the dealership for the exact date. When I took it in I was told I would be called when it was done. When I went back to the dealer I was told my truck was not part of the recall and they gave me my truck back. The employee actually said it wouldn't had mattered because the repair wasn't available to them yet anyway. Now knowing my truck is on the recall, this is extremely upsetting considering my family has been riding in this thing for thousands of miles! now what do I do? I don't want to drive it but I don't have another car. I guess I just have to wait some 60 days untill Chrysler can figure things out. . .

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v038000 (power train) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer provided an unreasonable estimated timeframe for the recall repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dyd.

The rear axle pinion nut on my truck is recalled causing major safety issue. Chrysler is refusing to do anything other than telling people to wait and they are ok to continue to drive the vehicle until it breaks. This is my only vehicle, and I need a safe vehicle for my family and me to be in. You’re putting our lives, and everyone elses at risk is 100%irresponsible of me and Chrysler. Please help us consumers. My light came on service 4 wheel drive, esp traction control, I purchased an extended warranty which is what saved me, I am having electrical problems with the headlights, first the drivers side and now the passager side. I have called Dodge dealer several times to schedule the service for the replacement. They do not have the part or don't know when the part will be there.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 ( power train) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in February of 2013, there should be a remedy available before January of 2014. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received NHTSA recall campaign id number 13v038000 (power train). The contact attempted to secure an appointment for recall repairs however, the contact was informed parts needed were not available. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the unavailability. The contact had not experienced a failure. - ll.

I received the recall notification and tried to have my vehicle checked by the dealer. 3 weeks later after 3 additional attempts I was finally able to be seen with an appointment. The inspection took 30 min or less but did find that a part needs to be replaced. They do not have the part and is expected to take 3-6 weeks get in. In the mean time I've been advised to wait and the vehicle is safe to drive.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 13v038000 (power train) the contact called the dealer to make an appointment. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact that they would have to order the part needed to complete the recall service. The recal repair was not honored within a reasonable time due to the part not being readily available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2009 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rear axle pinion nut recall notice. The consumer stated he called the dealer twice in the past year, only to be told the part was not available.

Recall n08/NHTSA, 13 v-038: he is unable to get his vehicle fixed and believe the recall and the time of the final solution to be poorly executed. 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. After the parts were not available for so long, the consumer was finally informed the parts were available. However, the dealer stated they did not make appointments, because they were behind with service work. The dealer informed the consumer, he could leave the vehicle for a period of 2-4 weeks and they would try to get to it, at some point. The consumer stated that was unacceptable. Updated 12/30/13.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v038000 (power train) had exceed a reasonable time for repair. The recall letter was received in January however, the dealer advised the contact that he was placed on a waiting list and the manufacturer was only allowing one repair kit per week. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) and the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v038000 (power train). And called the dealer to secure an appointment for recall repairs however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not specify when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The consumer stated the dealer was in the process of repairing the vehicle, and requested to withdraw his complaint. Updated 03/06/14.

Called landers mclarty Dodge, huntsville, al, for recall rear axle pinion nut, n08/NHTSA 13v-038 on Nov 8 2013 and was told they had not received the needed parts. Was told that they would have them in two weeks. Called again on Nov 21, 2013, and was told that they did not have the parts and that Chrysler was not going to send them any until mid-December. According to the recall this situation "could cause a crash without warning. " I called the Chrysler group recall assistance center on Nov 21, 2013, and was told that there is nothing they can do to speed up the parts delivery.