2017 Ram 1500 Body & Structure Problems

2017 Ram Quad cab truck leaking water into cabin ? 3 rd rear brake light gasket replaced and still finding water on front windshield and dash and also under back fold up seat storage compartments filled with water ??? There are numerous complaints re: Ram trucks of different years experiencing same problems why is this not a issue for a recall when this will rot out floor n cause mold on interior carpets and headliners ? My truck has 12,169 miles on it and I feel like it is worthless !!! I didn’t buy a fish tank I purchased a very expensive truck that Ram knows has this problem many many times ?

Tail gate just opens at anytime going up the road. I’ve owned vehicle two weeks and it’s happened three times.

THERE IS A WATER LEAK THAT IS SEEN COMING IN AT THE DRIVER'S A-PILLAR AND AT THE CENTER OVERHEAD CONSOLE.

My Tailgate Came Open Unexpectedly, while my trailer was hooked up. I was in a development going around a turn very shortly after pulling off from my starting point. The tailgate crushed on the jack, causing significant tailgate damage. I have been In contacts with Turnersville Dodge, and they directed me to Maple Shade NJ Alfa Romeo/ Fiat. I have been on the phone with Them numerous times, as well as sent emails. This has been going on for over a year now. There is an open recall on the tailgate latch for my particular truck. This is the reason that my tailgate came open unexpectedly and caused significant damage. I have mentioned this recall, and I get alerts weekly about the open recall on the tailgate. Nothing is being done. I run a business , and have already had the inconvenience and unsafe operations, ongoing for over a year now. I am extremely busy, and it is extremely frustrating calling and emailing, with no fix in site. It’s insanity.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY MOVED TO THE LEFT, WHICH CAUSED THE LOAD IN THE REAR TO SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCOTT ROBINSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 20900 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO A BODY SHOP FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000.*DT*JB

LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED FENDER AND INNER LINER. I WAS TRAVELING ON HWY 57 IN SOUTH TEXAS AT ABOUT 75 MPH. TIRE GAVE NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. WAS LUCKY THERE WAS NO ONE BESIDE ME OR COMING IN MY DIRECTION WHEN IT HAPPENED.

TAILGATE KEEPS OPENING WHILE DRIVING

PICS SHOULD TELL. CAN'T SEND MANY. BATTERY FUMES, MOLD

CARGO BOX LATCH AREA CRACKING ON LEFT SIDE LID..NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING NOT BEING USED. {RAM BOX}

NOTICED A SMELL FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW CONSISTENT WITH WET AND MOLDY CARPET AFTER IT RAINS. I NOTICED UNDER MY BACK SEATS IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT THAT THERE WAS STAGNANT WATER PUDDLING UP. BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC SHOP IN CORAL SPRINGS ( DR. BRAKES W/ MIKE.) AND HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED FOR A FEE. FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR GLASS WITH THE OPERABLE WINDOW WAS LEAKING DOWN THE PASSENGERS SIDE, WETTING THE BACK INSULATION GOING DOWN TO THE CARPET FLOORING, AND FINALLY INTO THE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS. I CALLED COOPERATE IN REGARDS TO THIS ISSUE AND THE FIRST REP WAS PROFESSIONAL AND ASSISTED ME WITH A "GOOD WILL" CLAIM BEING THAT THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE VEHICLE AND EVEN INSISTED ON MY BROTHER PURCHASING ONE (WHICH HE DID, 2019 RAM SPORT ORANGE IN COLOR).THE REP HELPED ME SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. WHEN I GET TO THE ARRIGO DODGE, CHRYSLER, JEEP IN TAMARAC FL FOR MY APPOINTMENT ON THURSDAY AUG. 22, 2019, MY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL TERRI, CLAIMED THAT THE CASE WAS OPENED AND CLOSED THAT 2 DAYS BEFORE ON TUESDAY AND HE DIDN'T KNOW WHY BUT SHE ASKED HER DIRECTOR OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS THEY'RE WERE ANYTHING ELSE AND HE TOLD HER NO AND WALKED AWAY FROM ME. CALLED CORP AGAIN, SPOKE TO TRAVIAN, WHO WAS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND ENDED UP WITH ME ON HOLD FOR 11MINS ONLY TO HANG OP ON ME INSTEAD OF TRANSFERRING ME TO SOMEONE ELSE. THIS IS A VERY UNPROFESSIONAL COOPERATE OPERATION AND FROM SOMEONE TELLING YOU ONE THING AND CHANGING THEIR MIND WITH OUT ANY CONSIDERATION FOR ME AS THE VEHICLE OWNER ASKING FOR HELP WITH A SITUATION THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH ME, NOR THE TIME I TOOK OFF FROM MY JOB TO GET TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS SITUATION MAKES ME VERY UNHAPPY TO HAVE PURCHASED A 2017 DODGE RAM, CREW CAB, BIG HORN IF I HAD ANY IDEA CUSTOMER SERVICE WOULD TREAT ME THIS WAY, I WOULD OF WENT TO RICK CASE, WHERE THEY CARE FOR CUSTOMERS.

I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK BACK ON FEB 20TH OF 2019.THAT IMPACTED THE LOWER REAR C-POST OF MY TRUCK. JUST LAST WEEK AS THE BODY SHOP WAS BEGINNING PREPARATIONS TO REPLACE THE COMPLETE SIDE OF MY 2017 RAM 1500. WHEN THEY CUT OFF THE A/B-POSTS THEY NOTICED THE TRUCK HAD SURFACE RUST IN THE INNER STRUCTURE OF BOTH. RUST THAT SHOULD NOT BE IN THERE. THE C-POST AND ROCKER PANELS WERE COATED ON THE INSIDE BUT NOT THE OTHER TWO. I HAVE TAKEN PICTURES ALTHOUGH THEY ARE NOT AS GOOD AS ACTUALLY LOOKING AT THE ISSUE IN PERSON. THEY ARE REPLACING THAT BUT MAKES ME CONCERNED ABOUT OTHER RAMS AND HONESTLY THE OTHER SIDE OF MY TRUCK. A LOT OF THINGS CAN RUST ON A TRUCK AND YOU WOULD STILL BE CONSIDERED SAFE. THE A/B-POST IS NOT ON THAT LIST IN MY OPINION.

I WAS REAR ENDED ON NOV 3RD 2018. THE COLLISION CENTER WHERE MY XAR IS BEING FIXED HAS PUT THE ORDER IN FOR A BRAND NEW BOX ASSEMBLY DIRECTLY FROM DODGE AMD ITS BEEN ALMOST TWO MONTHS AND THERE IS NO PART AVAILABLE. I HAVE BEEN INCURRING COST FOR RENTALS AS MY TRUCK IS STILL IN THE SHOP WITH NO END IN SIGHT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE FAILED TO STAY UP AND KEPT COMING DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER (RIVERLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 601 BELLE TERRE BLVD, LAPLACE, LA 70068, (985) 466-1068) WAS NOTIFIED BEFORE A WARRANTY CAMPAIGN WAS PROVIDED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TAILGATE ACTUATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

"TAKATA RECALL" ON MY TRUCK, THE TAILGATE WILL RANDOMLY OPEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD MY LAWN MOWER FLY OUT INTO THE ROAD ON THE INTERSTATE DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND I SEE THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE. I HAVE EMAILED RAM AND MOPAR WITH NO RESPONSE. THEY WANT $350 TO FIX THIS AT THE DEALERSHIP. MY TRUCK IS A 2017 I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE A PART THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALLED ISSUE. ANYTHING YOU COULD DO TO HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

THE TAILGATE ON MY RAM HAS OPENED TWICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. ONCE WHILE I WAS PULLING A SMALL TRAILER. THE TAILGATE FELL OPEN HITTING THE TRAILER JACK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TAILGATE. THIS IS A LEASE VEHICLE AND I WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT DAMAGE. BOTH TIMES I WAS PARKED AND HAD JUST STARTED TO LEAVE.

THE TAILGATE LATCH FAILS AND TAILGATE FALLS DOWN IN THE OPEN POSITION. VERY UNSAFE IF BED IS LOADED. ALSO COULD GET DAMAGED IF HAULING A TRAILER OR CAMPER. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK ENGAGES AFTER 5 TO 15 MPH. THIS HAPPENS DAILY WHILE IN MOTION.

THE TAILGATE WILL OPEN AT RANDOM INTERVALS (4 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS) WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE SOURCE OF THE ISSUE IS THE LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE TAILGATE HANDLE.

BOUGHT A BRAND NEW RAM 1500 CREW CAB SPORT NIGHT ESPECIAL EDITION. AT 3,332 MILES THE ENTIRE TRUCK WAS REPAINTED DUE TO RUST COMING THROUGH THE PAINT AND PAINT DEFECT BUBBLES UNDER PAINT AND DIRT , FRONT BUMPER PLATE BRACKET FIX DUE TO HOLES BEEN DRILLED TO BIG, AND FRONT PASSANGER SIDE LIGHT WAS ALIAGNED WITH THE BODY SINCE THERE WAS A GAP AND NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. I TOOKED MY TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER TO PAINT 6 BOLTS THAT WEREN'T PAINTED AND TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE( MOPAR CHRYSLER RAM ) STEP BAR DUE TO GETTING RUSTED . THIS HAPPENED AT 5,894 MILES . NOW AT 6,700 MILES I WILL BE TAKING MY TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER DUE TO RUST SHOWING ON BOLTS AND REAR BUMPER.

MY TAILGATE ON MY PICK-UP FALLS OPEN RANDOMLY. SUPPOSEDLY THE LOCK MECHANISM HAS A TAB THAT IS PRONE TO BREAK OFF WHEN THE TAILGATE LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY WITH THE DOOR LOCKS. THIS CAUSES THE MECHANISM TO ENGAGE TO OPEN AND THE TAILGATE FALLS OPEN RANDOMLY. THIS COULD BE CATASTROPHIC IF I AM HAULING SOMETHING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TAILGATE FLIES OPEN SPILLING THE LOAD ON THE HIGHWAY. SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR SAFETY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT CHARLIE'S DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (725 ILLINOIS AVE, MAUMEE, OH 43537, (419) 893-0241). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V486000 (STRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TAILGATE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,572.