Issue ID | 1389324 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11003055 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 02/05/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I feel i my complain is on par with so many others with a newer ram diesel. The dead pedal. I have nearly been hit more than 5 times now on several.... Several occasions due to no immediate acceleration at a light crossing an intersection, or going on the highway, switching lanes and trying to accelerate again. The delay in throttle response is the worst i have ever seen in a vehicle. My wife refuse to drive my "new" truck with our kids for this reason. I had my local dealer check it out and they said its normal to have such a bad delay, even said "dodge dropped the ball on this one". I have had friends and family comment on how bad the delay/lag is! I am very disheartened by this to the point that i am now pricing out a 2017 f-350. We are purchasing a new toy hauler and in no way would i hook it to my 2016 ram diesel due to the throttle delay/lag. This is my 4th dodge truck and to switch brands has been a major issue for me. I test drove a new ford f-250 (to be fair) and a f-350 dually and the take-off was insanely different. Shame on you dodge for forcing me into this decision, but my family's safety is more important than brand loyalty. I hope this resonates with someone in a high enough position to actually do something about this, and not let me complaint just fall the wayside. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5FL2GGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 22/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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