| Issue ID | 1020478 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10550536 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 09/04/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In spring 2013 my dodge ram truck failed to start. It was towed to the dealer where i was told there was a faulty sensor and charged over $600 for the repair. In september 2013 the exact problem occurred. I was travelling and when i returned to my truck it would not start again. After several tries i was able to get my truck to start. While driving it directly to the dealership every light on the dash was flashing and acting very erratic. The dealer once again told to me i had a faulty starter. When the truck was "repaired" the dealer left just about every notice on my dash flashing stating there was nothing they could do about it (unless i wanted to pay them more money). While in the waiting room i chatted with at least one other customer who had the same problem. The dodge ram trucks are simply not starting because of a sensor and the dealers are making a fortune off the customers. This sensor is "faulty" and dodge needs to be required to pay for the replacement for its customers. Not to mention the fact that owners of the dodge ram are left stranded in parking lots.... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV18P49SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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