| Issue ID | 929370 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10465466 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/07/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 4000 miles i noticed a "popping" noise from the driverside suspension. At 8000 miles the noise was much worse every time i drive over road cracks, joints, bumps etc... It was more severe. I took it to the local dealership to find out i have a defective shock. It has been 10 days since i took my truck into the shop. I have called chrysler and the dealership multiple times and it appears the shock is on back order with no delivery date insight. As a consumer i am concerned that there is no fix, no aftermarket replacement. When i was at the dealership on the 2nd of july they said i was the first one on back order. There is now over 1600 on back order. Someone needs to look into this matter. I am frustrated that i am paying 700. 00 mo for a truck i cannot drive due to a lack of parts. Not to mention chrysler has the worst customer service i have ever had a business dealing with. Never again chrysler! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BETTENDORF, IA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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