2014 RAM 1500 Seats Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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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.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#11364410 |
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.
#11173749 |
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...
#11099587 |
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.
#11023812 |
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.
#10946455 |
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
#10882615 | Crash
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.

Other 2014 RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Steering 455 complaints Engine 294 complaints Electrical System 222 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 205 complaints Power Train 182 complaints Unknown Or Other 126 complaints Service Brakes 122 complaints Air Bags 120 complaints Suspension 106 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 83 complaints Fuel System Diesel 43 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 39 complaints Exterior Lighting 35 complaints Structurebody 31 complaints Seat Belts 26 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 25 complaints Wheels 21 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 17 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 14 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 9 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 8 complaints Visibilitywiper 8 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Traction Control System 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor 2 complaints 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 2 complaints 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
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