Ignition Switch problems of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500

The ignition switch is loose and have a hard time starting vehicle. When you turn the key some times the truck will not turn on power. If you move the key the vehicle will then be able to start. Once you let the key go some times it will shut off again and some times it will stay running. It will only stay running until you hit a bump, once you hit a bump the vehicle will shut off. Loosing all power, lights, and assisted braking. This happens while stationary and moving.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 55 mph, the engine shut off and all power was lost without warning. The contact bumped the key and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home without failure. The vehicle was towed to scranton Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (1146 wyoming Ave, scranton, PA 18509 (570) 344-1261) where it was diagnosed with an ignition switch failure that needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

While driving at posted speed in houston traffic the engine quit running, causing a loss of steering,I was able to clear traffic and coast to the shoulder, after putting the vehicle in park the engine restarted and I continued on. I reported this incident to martin Chrysler Dodge in cleveland TX. I asked the service rep. If he had heard of any similar incidents he said no and there were no recalls for this. The problem has gotten worse, now I have to jiggle the key to make sure it does not shut off after starting but this does not always work, if I hit a bump or rumple strips in the road it may still die. To replace the ignition switch is between 400 and 500 at the dealership. I believe this is a problem that Chrysler should foot the bill on not the consumer. The situation with the engine dying while driving at a high rate of speed in traffic could cause a very serious accident.