2014 RAM 1500 Seats Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2014 RAM 1500
6 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 RAM 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
2014 DODGE RAM LARAMIE LONGHORN, JUST BOUGHT AND MY SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHTS ARE FLASHING 9N AND OFF. THEY SAY ITS THE HARNESS IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IT FLASHES AND AND OFF, AND WHILE DRIVING ITS FLASHING ON AND OFF. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING MY OWN CAR.
TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE ON AIR BAG LIGHT ISSUE TO THE DEALER, LAWTON CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM'S TRUCK CENTER LOCATED AT 215 SE INTERSTATE DR., LAWTON, OK 73501. I WAS INFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS A COMMON ISSUE DUE TO A BAD DESIGN AND A CHEAP PLASTIC WIRING HARNESS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. ANY SEAT ADJUSTMENTS, LOOSE OBJECTS ROLLING UNDER THE SEAT, OR EVEN A REAR PASSENGERS FOOT COULD POTENTIAL MAKE CONTACT WITH THE HARNESS IN A MANNER THAT BREAKS IT AND MAY TRIGGER THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON.. INTERSTATE DR. MARTIN OK 73501 I WAS INFORMED BY EMPLOYEE THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS A COMMON ISSUE DUE TO A BAD DESIGN IN THE CHEAP PLASTIC WIRING HARNESS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT IN THE SEAT THAT JUST MEANT LOOSE OBJECTS ROLLING UNDER THE SEAT OR EVEN A REAR PASSENGERS...
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF (ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYING "DING"). I THINK THERE IS A SHORT IN THE WIRING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. WHENEVER I GO OVER BIG BUMPS IT SEEMS TO CAUSE THE ISSUE MORE OFTEN.
BOLT HOLDING SEAT TO FLOORBOARD BROKEN, MAKING SEAT UNSTABLE. ATTEMPTS TO HAVE DEALER REPAIR TOLD BOLTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. SPOKE TO OTHER RAM OWNERS WITH SAME PROBLEM BROKEN BOLT HOLDING SEAT SECURE.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN THIS REVIEW HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES. WHEN IN MOTION, STATIONARY, ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND ALL TIMES OF DAY AND NIGHT. OVERHEAD CONSOLE ON TRUCK WHERE LED COURTESY MAP/READING LIGHTS HAVE ISSUES. LIGHT FLICKERS AND DIMS WHEN ON. IT MAKES INTERIOR VISIBILITY NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. UPON INSPECTING THE UNIT THE WIRING GOING TO THE LIGHTS AND SUN ROOM ARE CHAFFED AND POSE AS A FIRE HAZARD AND OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE IF SHORTAGE OCCURS. REAR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT SEAL DETERIORATES AND LETS WATER INTO THE CAB. THIS CAN RUST OUT FLOORING AND CAUSES MOLD ISSUES. RUINS LEATHER SEATS. ALSO CAN DETERIORATE SEAT BELTS POSSIBLY AS WELL AS RUST OR CAUSE WEAKNESS IN SEATBELTS FOR REAR PASSENGERS. WILL SEVERELY DAMAGE AND/OR STAIN INTERIOR ROOFING, CARPET, SEAT BELTS AND/OR SEATS. *TR
I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT. THE PERSON WHO HIT ME WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. I WAS STATIONARY WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT BROKE CAUSING THE BACK PORTION TO SLAM INTO THE REAR SEAT AND THE BOTTOM TO COMPLETELY RAISE UP. AS A RESULT I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE CAUSING SOME SECONDARY DAMAGE. IF THERE HAD BEEN A PERSON IN THE BACK SEAT THEY WOULD OF HAD CATASTROPHIC INJURIES AS THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED BY THE DRIVER SEAT. THE AIRBAGS WERE EMITTING A "GAS" BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I DO NOT HAVE PHOTOS OF THE SEAT BUT THE BRUNSWICK COUNTY EMS DID TAKE PHOTOS OF THE SEAT. AND I AM SURE THEY CAN PROVIDE IF FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS WARRANTED.
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Engine
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Electrical System
222 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
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Power Train
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Unknown Or Other
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Service Brakes
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Air Bags
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Suspension
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Fuel System Diesel
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Exterior Lighting
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Structurebody
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Seat Belts
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Wheels
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
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Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
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Visibilitywiper
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Equipment
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Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Tires
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Structure
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Traction Control System
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Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
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Steeringrack And Pinion
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Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
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Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Steeringsteering Control Module
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
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Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationstatus Indicator Lamplight
1 complaint
Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Carry Handle Shell Base
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginedieselturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pumpcontroldrive Module
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemidle Valveactuator
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Insert Padding
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Otheri Am Not Sure
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspension Adjustmentautomatic Electricalhydraulic
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint