My husband, our son, and I were traveling down the highway at about 60-65mph when we started hearing a low winding sound. Seconds later, before my husband could get the truck over to the shoulder of the road, there was a loud banging sound coming from underneath the truck that sounded like something was coming through the floorboard. He was finally able to get the truck pulled to the shoulder of the road but wasn't able to put the truck in the park position. He had to use the park brake to get the truck to completely stop. Once the tow truck safely lifted the truck, you could clearly see gears hanging amd what looked to be remains of the transfer case. The truck was towed to a body shop where several codes were discovered, which all pertained to the truck going into 4wd by itself without any warning and unknowing to the driver. This glitch is what appears to have caused the transfer case to grenade, further causing damage to the drive shaft and smashing the fuel line. We, as owners, had the transfer case serviced and fluids flushed just two weeks prior to this happening After further investigation and conversations with the local Dodge dealer, it appears that this has happened in several situations yet no safety recalls have been issued. There is a national backorder for transfer cases for our particular year which is a red flag. We're now left with an over $8100.00 bill and everyone pointing the finger at each other. This could have ended tragically had there been more traffic on the road when the truck began stalling on the busy interstate.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11427230 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred after driving over a bump in the roadway. The contact stated that occasionally, while wiggling the ignition key the engine would turn on before shutting off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 270,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11558508 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN GETTING READY TO START ROLLING WAS TOWING A TRAILER. HEARD A SNAP AFTER ROLLING A FEW FEET, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN RELEASED AND THE BACKING PLATE ON THE CALIPER SNAPPED OFF. I BELIEVE THE COLD FREEZING TEMPS TIRED OUTSIDE AFFECTED THE ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM AND PREVENTED IT FROM ACTUALLY RELEASING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE .

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11074873 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN 60 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR DRIVING OVER A ROUGH PART OF ROAD, POT WHOLE, OR BUMP THE FRONT TIRES START WOBBLING SEVERELY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE UNTIL I REDUCE SPEED TO 40 MILES OR UNDER THEN I'M ABLE TO STEER OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE TIRES STOP WOBBLING I'VE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES AND SPENT OVER 5000.00 DOLLARS AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11206960 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V947000 (Air Bags). The contact called a dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11615152 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE RUNNING BOARD BECAME DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT INJURED HIS BACK AND LEG, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10621632 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWITCH FROM HEAT TO AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM315 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671 (662) 349-3006) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR ACTUATOR FAILED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11306720 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov