2015 RAM 1500 Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electronic Stability Control Esc Issues in the 2015 RAM 1500
7 electronic stability control esc complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 RAM 1500. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electronic Stability Control Esc Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle; however, the contact was unable to select the 4-WD function. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic/Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the ABS, Traction Control, and Electronic Braking System warning lights remained illuminated. The message "Service Trailer Brake System" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the ABS Module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.
ON MAY 29,2018. I REARENDED A SEMI TRUCK. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN TOWED TO COLLISION CENTER I ADDRESSED MY CONCERNS TO THEM THAT I FELT MY VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE DUE TO THE TRUCK MAINTAINING SPEED WHILE I WAS APPLYING BRAKES. THEY PLUGGED IT INTO SCAN TOOL AND FOUR DEFAULT CODES CAME UP. (ABS,AIRBAG,POWER STEERING,DOOR MODULE)I THEN PROCEEDED TO OPEN A CLAIM WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER. WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE MAIN CONCERN THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE INVESTIGATED WAS WHY DEFAULT CODES CAME UP & TRUCK WAS NOT STOPPING TO AVOID COLLISION. DAIMLER CHRYSLER ASSURED ME THERE THIRD PARTY INVESTIGATOR WOULD INVESTIGATE ALL THE ISSUES (ALL DEFAULT CODES). THEY WHERE SENT OUT, PLUGGED TRUCK INTO SCAN TOOL AND TOOK PICTURES. THIRD PARTY SENT MY HUSBAND & I A COPY OF WHAT THE CRASH...
TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY IN WINTER CONDITIONS THE TRUCKS ANTI-LOCK/ABS/TRACTION CONTROL /4X4 AND CRUISE CONTROL ALL STOPPED WORKING AND THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. AT 65 MPH WHILE ACCELERATING WITH TRAFFIC UP HILL ON A CORNER ON WINTERY ROADS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE JUST STOPPED WORKING AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS LOST. THE TRUCK WENT INTO SEVERAL 360 DEGREE SPINS AND CAM TO A STOP ON THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER. NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE STRUCK AND I WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE BRIDGE ABUTMENT. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO LITHIA DODGE OF WASILLA I WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED (48,100 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT) BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK IN FOR OVER A WEEK. AFTER THE DEALER LOOKED AT THE TRUCK THEY REPLACED THE R-REAR SPEED SENSOR AND SAID THAT WAS THE ISSUE. I WENT TO PICK UP THE TRUCK AND THE ISSUE...
ON 2-24-16, AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE HAPPENED DURING WHICH THE DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PER THE POLICE REPORT, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE FACING SOUTHWEST. UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE BACKED UP FROM ITS PARKING POSITION IN THE NORTHEAST DIRECTION COLLIDING WITH A BUILDING COLUMN. THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A BLOCK COLUMN CAUSING CEMENT BLOCKS TO BE KNOCKED OUT OF POSITION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ON THE SCENE. DRIVER LEFT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO THE VEHICLE, EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LCOKED IT WITH THE KEYS IN HIS POCKET. HE THEN ENTERED A STORE.AND APPROX. 15 MINUTES LATER, SECURITY LOCATED HIM AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BACKED INTO THEIR BUILDING JUMPING A CURB AND ACCELERATING. DRIVER ADVISED THAT HE HAD THE KEY FOB IN HIS POCKET TEH WHOLE TIME. HE STATED THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CRANKED...
TWO ACCIDENTS AND WAS DENIED RECALL - EVEN THOUGH MY 2015 DODGE RAM 1500 STEERING COMPONENT HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT #1 FEBRUARY 16, 2016 BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION WELL. CAR DID NOT BRAKE WELL IN THE RAIN, WAS COMING TO A RED LIGHT WITH A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, HAD TO PUSH ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE NOT BRAKING. DODGE RAM 1500 SKID AND HIT THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT. ACCIDENT #2 MARCH 12, 2016 LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND IT WAS RAINING. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I STARTED A SLOW LEFT TURN WHEN: (1) THE DODGE RAM LOST TRACTION, (2) DODGE RAM OVER STEERED TO THE LEFT FROM THE STEERING INPUT SUDDENLY LOSING POWER, AND (3) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND (4) MY...
FRONT VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ANY SPEED ON GAS PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR BOARD. VARY NOTICEABLE ON DIRT ROAD THAT I LIVE ON. FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO BREAK OR COME LOOSE.
Other 2015 RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Engine
327 complaints
Steering
322 complaints
Power Train
220 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
160 complaints
Electrical System
141 complaints
Service Brakes
118 complaints
Unknown Or Other
111 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
76 complaints
Air Bags
60 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
59 complaints
Suspension
51 complaints
Structurebody
46 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
39 complaints
Exterior Lighting
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
13 complaints
Seat Belts
12 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
4 complaints
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemsoftware
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsbulbs
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Lane Departure Assist
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Otherunknown
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint