2019 RAM 1500 powertrain problems

Transmission unexpectedly disengages from Drive and shifts into Neutral while the vehicle is in motion, causing complete loss of propulsion. Dashboard displays 'Shift to Park' message and audible chime. Driver must pull over, shift to Park, then back to Drive to resume movement. Occurs at various speeds (10-80 mph), often during deceleration or braking, but occasionally while accelerating. No warning lights or trouble codes stored in many cases.

When: Various speeds and conditions; multiple incidents reported between 1,180 and 105,000 miles; some owners report frequent recurrence (multiple times per week or month in recent incidents)

Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loss of forward propulsion; Transmission shifts to Neutral without driver input; Dashboard message 'Shift to P then select desired gear'; Audible warning chime; Vehicle coasts to stop in traffic; Gear selector shows D but transmission is in Neutral; Recurs after restart and shift sequence

Codes mentioned: No codes in most cases, P1DF3, P2111, P2017, U0402

Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to replicate issue in most cases; transmission replacements performed in some instances (8-speed 8HP75 ZF transmission); software updates attempted with no resolution; some cases involve transmission sensor replacement, gear shift cluster replacement, fuel vaporizer and catalytic converter replacement; issue persists after repairs in documented cases

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer referred owners to dealers; one case noted manufacturer informed owner it was a 'known failure' with no current fix and recommended trading or driving the vehicle as-is; rental assistance provided in at least one case; no recall issued for this defect despite widespread reports and online forums documenting the issue

Transmission remains stuck in First Gear and will not upshift, or fails to downshift properly. Occurs typically at low speeds (10-25 mph), often at stop signs, red lights, or turns. Engine revs to 4,000-4,500 RPM while vehicle is at or near a stop. Issue resolves only by bringing vehicle to full stop, shifting to Park, then reselecting Drive.

When: At stop signs and red lights during left turns; primarily at night in some reports; began appearing around 25,000-45,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Transmission remains in First Gear; Engine revving at 4,000-4,500 RPM with minimal vehicle speed; No upshift when accelerating; High engine noise relative to vehicle movement; Requires manual shift to Park and back to Drive to clear condition

Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships unable to replicate problem during service visits; no repairs performed in most cases

Transmission exhibits hard shifting at low speeds (around 25 mph), delayed engagement when shifting into reverse, and abrupt jerking during gear transitions. Transmission takes excessive time to engage. Issue progresses over time and can trigger Check Engine Light.

When: Early in ownership; reported around 25,000 miles; progressive over time

Symptoms owners cite: Hard shifting at low speeds (25 mph); Delayed engagement in Reverse; Noticeable lurching backward with heavy thunk sound; Transmission takes excessive time to engage gears; Jerk and abrupt forward acceleration during shifts; Loss of traction in rear tires during shifts

Codes mentioned: Clutch gear ratio incorrect code

Repairs/costs cited: Mechanics diagnosed need for new transmission; identified as known issue with 8-speed 8HP75 ZF transmissions; issue persists after service bulletins and updates

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Service bulletins issued and later updated; Fiat replaces defective units under warranty with same flawed part, leading to reoccurrence

Transmission enters limp mode, limiting vehicle to speeds under 30 mph and requiring very high RPMs. Vehicle unable to shift normally. Occurs intermittently after other shifting issues.

When: Around 30,000-52,000 miles; intermittent episodes

Symptoms owners cite: Speed limited to 30 mph maximum; Very high RPMs required for minimal speed; Delayed transmission engagement; Abrupt jerking forward when transmission engages

Repairs/costs cited: Transmission replacement recommended

Transmission completely disengages while vehicle is moving at highway or moderate speeds (15-40 mph), causing total loss of propulsion. Vehicle becomes uncontrollable until brought to stop.

When: Various speeds; reported at 15 mph during turns and 40 mph on highways

Symptoms owners cite: Total loss of propulsion while moving; Vehicle uncontrollable during disengagement; Vehicle must be stopped completely before resuming

Repairs/costs cited: Mechanics recommend transmission replacement; issue noted as known defect with 8-speed 8HP75 ZF transmissions

Vehicle stuck in Park and unable to shift into Drive. Issue occurs intermittently and cannot be reliably replicated. Vehicle may jerk or lunge forward suddenly when transmission finally releases from Park after higher RPMs overcome whatever is holding it.

When: Random occurrences; earliest reported around 17,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stuck in Park, unable to shift to Drive; Multiple shift attempts required; Sudden lurch forward when transmission releases; Transmission sticks in Park on multiple attempts; Vehicle cannot shift into Drive position; Unpredictable release requiring high RPMs to overcome

Repairs/costs cited: Dealership unable to replicate in service bay; issue occurred within 5 minutes of owner leaving dealer after week-long service attempt; some owners report video evidence of issue

Engine fills with metal shavings from failed lifter assembly at approximately 50,000 miles. Engine ticking noise precedes discovery. Lifter assembly completely disintegrated with only a thread remaining on bolt. Metal shavings found throughout engine and oil pan. Check Engine Light comes on and off intermittently. Repair shop and mechanics confirm this is a known defect with many customers experiencing same issue around 50k miles. Complete engine replacement required at cost of $10,000+.

When: Approximately 50,000 miles; check engine light triggered at this mileage

Symptoms owners cite: Ticking noise from engine; Check Engine Light (intermittent); Metal shavings throughout engine and oil pan; Lifter assembly completely disintegrated; Imminent engine seizure risk

Repairs/costs cited: Complete engine replacement required at cost exceeding $10,000; Fiat replaces under warranty with same flawed part, causing issue to reappear; mechanics confirm known product design flaw; STAR report generated documenting issue

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Replaces engine under warranty only with same flawed part, leading to reoccurrence of same failure; manufacturer does not acknowledge design flaw despite widespread customer experience and STAR report

Engine shuts off suddenly while vehicle is in motion with no warning lights or codes displayed prior to stall. Vehicle loses all power. In some cases, auto-braking feature engages. Engine may or may not restart immediately.

When: Various speeds (35 mph steady speed reported); can occur at low speed or while shifting gears; reported at less than 36,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Sudden engine shutdown while driving; No warning lights before shutdown; No stored diagnostic codes; Vehicle loses all power; Auto-braking feature may engage; Difficulty restarting after stall

Repairs/costs cited: Dealer appointments scheduled but root cause undetermined at time of report

All powertrain, engine, and electrical systems (brake, power steering, dashboard) completely shut down and became unresponsive on three separate occasions. Two occurred while driving at highway speeds (65+ mph) on divided highways. Systems went completely black with no response. Vehicle coasted to shoulder but would not restart immediately. Speedometer and tachometer remained frozen displaying pre-shutdown values. No warning lights appeared before shutdown.

When: December 2022 and January 2023; one incident while parked in Park (resolved after 30 minutes with unexplained restart)

Symptoms owners cite: Complete loss of all power; All systems unresponsive (brake, power steering, electrical); Dashboard completely black; Speedometer and tachometer frozen; No warning lights before failure; Vehicle unresponsive to controls while coasting

Repairs/costs cited: Battery and key fob replaced as precautionary measures; issue remained undiagnosed after 10 days of investigation; remains under investigation with Ram Service provider

Service Shifter warning appears at very low mileage (under 3,000 miles). Issue becomes recurring and eventually strands vehicle for hours. Multi-system failures develop including warnings that vehicle is not in Park, shifter will not turn, truck will not start, and multiple other warnings. Issue not resolved by battery replacement or dealership service.

When: First occurrence at 3,000 miles; becomes more frequent after warranty expires; stranding incidents around 45,000 miles; continued issues through 60,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Service Shifter warning light; Multiple system failure warnings; Vehicle warnings of not being in Park; Shifter will not turn; Vehicle will not start; Vehicle becomes stranded for hours; Issue persists across multiple restart attempts

Repairs/costs cited: Two dealerships unable to fix issue; battery replacement attempted without success

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls or statements issued despite owner reporting awareness of issue among multiple RAM owners facing same problems

Vehicle accelerates on its own without driver input, even with foot released from accelerator pedal or brakes applied. Two separate incidents reported with same truck. First incident in carport after putting truck in Park resulted in rear tires spinning. Second incident at red light resulted in aggressive acceleration despite brake pedal application, causing tire screeching and smoking, and moving vehicle into intersection.

When: First incident in carport; second incident one week later at red light

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates without driver foot on accelerator; Acceleration continues despite brakes applied; Rear tires spinning and tire screeching; Tire smoking from forced acceleration; Vehicle moves into traffic despite brake application

Repairs/costs cited: Dealership replaced floor mats based on floor mat recall; stated that was the problem; second incident occurred one week after repair; dealership kept vehicle for seven days, could not find anything wrong, blamed driver error, refused further service; only drove vehicle one mile during service

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Floor mat recall referenced but not confirmed as cause

Vehicle surges and accelerates suddenly before coming to complete stop, or drops into Neutral during braking or stopping. Also jerks violently downshifting at various speeds. Vehicle may lurch forward while parked in Park when exiting vehicle.

When: Can occur during stops, turns, braking at various speeds; one incident while parked at approximately 97 miles on odometer

Symptoms owners cite: Sudden surging acceleration before stop; Violent downshifting; Lurching forward motion; Vehicle jerks and violently downshifts; Drop into Neutral during braking; Dash message 'Shift to P then select desired gear'; Vehicle may accelerate backward while parked

Repairs/costs cited: Transmission software updated; driveshaft replaced twice in one case; electronic park system failure noted (Safe-Hold system failed to engage Park)

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified; case numbers provided; NHTSA Campaign 19V324000 referenced as possible solution but VIN not included in recall

Sudden and catastrophic engine failure without warning while driving on highway. Full diagnostic revealed severe mechanical failure in cylinder 1 with piston-to-valve contact and 40% leak-down with compression at 50 psi. Engine shut off unexpectedly and would not restart. No prior dashboard warning lights, low oil pressure indicators, or error messages.

When: At highway speed; no prior warning

Symptoms owners cite: Sudden unexpected engine shutdown; Engine will not restart; No warning lights before failure; No error messages before failure; Complete loss of power at highway speed; Severe mechanical damage in cylinder 1

Repairs/costs cited: Complete engine replacement required; vehicle was regularly maintained using synthetic oil following manufacturer intervals; oil life indicator was monitored; vehicle was never low on oil or pressure

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: PCM (Powertrain Control Module) reprogramming Customer Satisfaction Notification was never completed due to dealer system being down on two visits; warranty provider and dealership attempted to deny responsibility

Vehicle exhibits multiple transmission problems including inability to shift properly, dropped into Neutral while moving, jerking and downshifting at various speeds with no trouble codes stored. Various warning lights illuminate (Service Air Bag, Service ESC, Service Trailer Brake, Service Park Brake, Service ABS, Service Power Steering) but transmission does not respond as intended.

When: Early mileage (approximately 16,000-36,000 miles)

Symptoms owners cite: Transmission fails to shift into intended gears; Vehicle drops into Neutral; Jerking and violent downshifting; Transmission slip into Neutral upon accelerating; Multiple warning lights illuminated; Speedometer and gear shift indicator malfunctioning; Vehicle may stall at various speeds

Codes mentioned: Loose wires (diagnosed but issue recurred after repair)

Repairs/costs cited: Diagnosed with loose wires and repaired, but failure recurred; transmission and gear shift cluster replaced along with fuel vaporizer and catalytic converter; software update performed; multiple dealer visits with no resolution; one dealer could not determine cause

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer referred to dealer; dealer unable to determine or fix issue

Heat exchanger (from radiator) on transmission body fails and leaks. Transmission fluid mixes with coolant, causing transmission to overheat and become inoperable. White smoke billows from under truck. Reddish fluid (mixture of transmission fluid and coolant) drips from underneath. Extremely hazardous as transmission fluid is flammable and vehicle nearly caught fire. One related incident (NHTSA 114446344) resulted in truck catching fire and burning down.

When: Approximately 70,000 miles after ownership since January 1, 2019; incident occurred July 20, 2022

Symptoms owners cite: Temperature gauge rises to alarm level (overheating); White smoke from under vehicle; Reddish fluid dripping (transmission fluid mixed with coolant); Burning smell during driving; Transmission becomes inoperable

Repairs/costs cited: Heat exchanger replacement required; transmission rendering void; total transmission failure; owner was lucky due to short commute distance preventing ignition of flammable transmission fluid; truck towed to dealership; over one month waiting for truck return with costs continuing to increase

Temperature gauge rises rapidly to alarm level causing overheating. White smoke billows from under truck. Later identified as heat exchanger failure on transmission body.

When: Around 70,000 miles; short commute of 4.7 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Rapid temperature gauge increase; Temperature reaches alarm level; Temp gauge fluctuations; White smoke from under vehicle; Burning smell

Repairs/costs cited: Heat exchanger failure identified; transmission fluid and coolant mixed

Failing EGR cooler disrupts normal exhaust gas flow and pressure. Leaks coolant into exhaust system, creating steam and uneven pressure changes in exhaust manifold. This indirectly affects exhaust pressure control valve, causing improper EGR flow and triggering Check Engine Light. Owner claims EGR cooler was recalled by Mopar and repaired under recall, but dealership then charged $1,500 to replace exhaust pressure control valve sensors, claiming they are unrelated despite being directly caused by recalled EGR cooler repair.

When: <UNKNOWN>

Symptoms owners cite: Reduced engine performance; Poor acceleration; Check Engine Light; Increased emissions; Disrupted exhaust gas flow

Repairs/costs cited: EGR cooler recalled (recall 19V-757) and repaired by Mopar; exhaust pressure control valve sensors required replacement at dealership cost of almost $1,500; dealer claims sensors are unrelated to recall repair despite being directly caused by EGR cooler failure

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: EGR cooler recalled (19V-757) and fixed by Mopar

Exhaust manifold bolts fail and break, causing manifold gasket failure. Failed gaskets release harmful emissions (nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, benzene, and formaldehyde) into engine compartment and cabin rather than safely through exhaust system. No warning lights or messages.

When: No specific mileage provided; identified during dealer inspection for unrelated issue

Symptoms owners cite: Emission fumes in cabin; Nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, benzene and formaldehyde fumes

Repairs/costs cited: Dealer confirmed problem; extended warranty denied repair; RAM customer service denied warranty repair on 7/7/23

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: RAM customer service denied warranty repair claim

Vehicle parked in garage independently accelerates rapidly backwards without driver input. Electronic Park system (Safe-Hold feature) failed to automatically engage Park after driver exited vehicle. Vehicle accelerated backwards out of garage at speed, nearly crushing driver between door and stone pillar. Attempted to shift into Drive failed three times.

When: Early mileage (approximately 97 miles on odometer)

Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates backwards while parked; Rapid backward acceleration; Vehicle unable to shift into Drive position; Safe-Hold automatic park engagement failed

Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired; dealership took vehicle in for service but provided no diagnosis

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified and provided case number; NHTSA Action Number PE16014 (Power Train) referenced as potential cause

eTorque (mild-hybrid) system exhibits sharp jolt/lurch when releasing brake after Start/Stop engages, particularly in hot conditions. Vehicle appears to stall or fall out of gear. Dashboard displays 'Shift to P and then desired gear'. Issue occurs only on eTorque models. Can be reproduced by letting vehicle sit in sun, engaging Start/Stop at a stop light, and releasing brake after extended idle. Dealer has been unable to replicate despite multiple visits and PCM/TCM software updates.

When: First noticed around 34,000 miles; continues through 46,000 miles; occurs during hot weather with vehicle parked in sun

Symptoms owners cite: Sharp jolt/lurch when releasing brake; Vehicle appears to stall or drop out of gear; Engine restart jolt from stall; Dashboard message 'Shift to P then desired gear'; Violent jolt from stop

Repairs/costs cited: Dealer aware and has visited multiple times; unable to replicate; PCM and TCM updates attempted without resolution; no trouble codes found; owner has video documentation of symptoms

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls or solutions identified; possible relation to NHTSA throttle body issue noted by owner

Oil leak from oil housing assembly causes oil to run to back of engine and spill over transmission bell cover, dripping from transmission pan cover. Mechanic reports this is a common defect occurring after 60-90k miles affecting 20-30 trucks per year at their shop. Manufacturer and dealers blame consumers for over-torquing filter, but mechanic confirms it is a quality issue with the part itself, not filter torque.

When: Around 80,000 miles; progressive condition after 60-90k mile threshold

Symptoms owners cite: Oil leak from oil housing assembly; Oil dripping from transmission pan cover; Burning oil smell through AC vents when stopped; Oil drops under vehicle

Repairs/costs cited: Oil housing assembly replacement required at cost exceeding $1,000; aluminum aftermarket version not available in owner's area at time; mechanic reports 20-30 trucks per year with same issue; manufacturer and dealers blame consumer filter torque but mechanic confirms part quality issue

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer and dealers blame consumers for over-torquing filter; no recall issued despite acknowledged defect

Multiple cascading failures in front drive assembly. Transfer case failure leads to left axle becoming welded to housing requiring replacement. Subsequent failures of front differential and right axle required. Related to failure of bearing or gear in front drivetrain similar to NHTSA Campaign 18V556000 but vehicle VIN not included in recall despite having same failure. Differential part on long backorder indicating widespread issue.

When: At 38,677 miles; light use of 4WD (only during rain, snow, ice on roads; last use during previous year's snow storm; never off-roading or beach use)

Symptoms owners cite: Failure to engage 4-wheel drive; Left axle welded to housing; Front differential failure; Right axle failure

Repairs/costs cited: Transfer case replacement required; left axle replacement required; front differential (part# 68349702AE) replacement required; right axle (part# 68259567AA) replacement required; differential part not available in Nassau County NY area; parts on long national backorder; total cost already $2,500 with additional $3,000 expected

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 18V556000 exists for similar bearing/gear failure but owner's VIN not included in recall despite having same failure; Stellantis/RAM has not issued recall for this widespread part failure despite differential being on long national backorder

Rear axle develops whining sound followed by clucking sound and loss of power to rear axle. Mechanic discovers metal shavings and bearings inside rear axle casing. Rear axle requires replacement. Vehicle VIN not included in NHTSA Campaign 18V556000 despite experiencing same failure described in recall.

When: 84,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Whining sound from rear of vehicle; Clucking sound from rear; Loss of power to rear axle; Metal shavings in axle casing; Failed bearings

Repairs/costs cited: Rear axle replacement required; metal shavings and bearings found inside casing indicating bearing/gear failure

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Related to NHTSA Campaign 18V556000 but VIN not included in recall; dealer and manufacturer not contacted regarding failure

Four-wheel-drive system malfunctions resulting in transmission shifting to Neutral and being stuck in Neutral in low range, or unexpected shifting from 4WD low to 2WD high while driving downhill using engine compression for braking. Both 4WD low and 4WD high indicator lights blink simultaneously during failures. Issues resolved only by disconnecting battery and reconnecting, indicating electronic control system failure.

When: While driving in 4WD low on steep dirt road and while descending hill in 4WD low

Symptoms owners cite: Unexpected shift to Neutral in low range; Transmission stuck in Neutral; Unexpected shift from 4WD low to 2WD high while descending; Both 4WD low and high indicator lights blink simultaneously; Loss of desired gear selection; Steering and brakes functional but drive lost

Repairs/costs cited: Issue resolved by disconnecting and reconnecting battery; second dealer service department consulted; owner reports no longer using 4WD low due to safety concerns

Star connector on CAN C BUS develops communication problems after approximately 15-20 minutes of driving. Multiple systems go in and out (front and rear parking sense, ABS, traction control). Service Shifter message causes transmission to upshift while driving at constant speed. Check Engine Light triggers. Star connector slowly overloads while vehicle is on, drawing more power than designed, eventually causing connector to fail.

When: After approximately 15-20 minutes of driving; issues progressively worsen

Symptoms owners cite: Parking sense systems intermittently fail; ABS and traction control go in and out; Service Shifter message appears; Transmission upshifts while driving at constant speed; Check Engine Light; Multiple system failures

Codes mentioned: Park sense control module code, CAN C BUS PERFORMANCE code

Repairs/costs cited: Park sense control module replacement did not resolve issue; star connectors identified as cause; star connector replacement resolved all issues; owner replaced interior and exterior star connectors

Vehicle caught fire while driving on highway 150 miles into vacation trip. Engine fire started while driving, preceded by diesel smell and 'Service Electronic Throttle' message. Liquid aluminum dripping from under hood. Fire spread past firewall and consumed front of truck. Emergency transmission release pin could not be accessed due to airbag deployment. Vehicle fire burned for 24 minutes before fire department arrived (20 minute response time). Fire extremely dangerous with family of three and three dogs in vehicle. Owner suffered leg and hand burns, contact burns.

When: During vacation drive, approximately 150 miles into trip; June 6, 2021

Symptoms owners cite: Diesel smell while driving; Service Electronic Throttle warning message; Liquid aluminum dripping from under hood; Smoke bellowing from under hood; Engine fire; Fire spread past firewall; Complete vehicle fire

Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle total loss; owner had to manually release camper from burning vehicle; owner suffered burns to legs, hands, and contacts

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No assistance provided by manufacturer, insurance, or dealership; insurance company (Progressive) did not pay market value and took over claim inappropriately

eTorque Motor Generator Unit (MGU) fails causing sharp grinding noise, whining sound, and significantly reduced fuel economy. MGU failure can cause damage to hybrid battery system and electrical failure. No warning lamps indicated during failure. Part is on national backorder with dealer representatives stating over 5,000 units on backorder, indicating substantial manufacturer knowledge of widespread problem.

When: Approximately 82,000 miles in one case; another case mentions failure with no specific mileage but vehicle was under 60,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Whining noise in engine compartment; Sharp grinding sound from bearing; Vehicle hesitation; Failure to accelerate as intended; Significant reduction in fuel economy; Dust on MGU unit

Repairs/costs cited: MGU replacement required; parts on national backorder (over 5,000 units reported on backorder); tensioner overextended due to loss of power by MGU causing bearing damage; vehicle remains with dealer unrepaired pending parts availability

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer filed claim; parts remain on national backorder indicating known widespread issue

Electronic shifter and transmission control system malfunctions causing inability to shift properly, erratic shifting, and complete transmission disengagement. Often related to electronic control issues rather than mechanical transmission failure. Multiple software updates and module replacements attempted without resolution.

When: Various mileages from early ownership through 105,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Unable to shift gears as intended; Erratic shifting patterns; Transmission disengagement while moving; Electronic shifter failures; Multiple warning messages related to shift system

Codes mentioned: Service Shifter message

Repairs/costs cited: Multiple software updates attempted (TCM, PCM); electronic components replaced (park sense module); transmission sensor replacements; in some cases, transmission mechanical failure diagnosed and replacement performed

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Multiple recalls referenced (19V-407AT, 19V-324000, 18V556000) but some vehicle VINs not included in applicable campaigns despite having same symptoms

Vehicle fails to start with only audible clicking noise from starter. Battery shows sufficient voltage and continuity exists from starter relay to solenoid. Issue resolved by disconnecting negative battery connector overnight then reconnecting, but multiple codes appear after restart (P1DF3, P2111, P2017, U0402). After disconnecting and reconnecting battery third time, vehicle fails to start again with only clicking sound.

When: At less than 36,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Audible click when attempting to start; Engine fails to start; Battery voltage sufficient; Multiple codes appear after reset (P1DF3, P2111, P2017, U0402)

Codes mentioned: P1DF3, P2111, P2017, U0402

Repairs/costs cited: Battery disconnect and reconnect temporarily resolved issue but multiple codes appeared; issue is not primary battery failure but electronic/TCM control issue; towing required

Seat belt fails to retract when driver pulls on belt for adjustment while driving at 30 mph. Vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign 20V580000 for seat belt issues. Vehicle not repaired.

When: At 30 mph while driving

Symptoms owners cite: Seat belt will not retract after being pulled for adjustment

Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not repaired; vehicle not included in Campaign 20V580000

Transmission falls out of gear when transmission fluid temperature is below 100 degrees. Error message 'Shift to P then to desired gear' appears on dash when slowing to a stop, putting vehicle in neutral. Driver must shift to Park then back to Drive to continue. Issue puts driver in danger multiple times daily, particularly at red lights where vehicle can cause rear-end collisions. Problem replicated by technicians with live diagnostics but vehicle produces no error codes.

When: Appears within first week and a half after purchase; low transmission fluid temperature triggers issue

Symptoms owners cite: Transmission falls out of gear during slow-down; Error message 'Shift to P then desired gear'; Vehicle shifts to Neutral unexpectedly; Occurs when transmission fluid temperature below 100 degrees; Occurs multiple times daily

Repairs/costs cited: Issue replicated by dealer technicians with live diagnostics but no error codes generated; Stellantis RAMCares elevated to STAR case; service advisor recommended trading vehicle if owner could recover money

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: RAMCares contacted; case elevated to STAR; no resolution provided

Vehicle automatically applies brakes when not requested. Vehicle stopped by emergency auto-braking feature after engine shutdown while driving.

When: While driving at various speeds

Symptoms owners cite: Automatic brake application without driver input; Emergency auto-braking feature engagement

Brake noise issues reported multiple times (described as issues with bad brake pads, rotors, and mounts). After brake mounting assemblies replaced, vibration between 45-60 mph persists. Dealer claimed tires needed rebalancing but found tires almost like new. After tire work, vibration only occurs between 75-80 mph per dealer claim but owner still experiences vibration between 45 mph and up. Brakes now squealing again.

When: Started within 5,000 miles of purchase; continues through 20,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Brake noise issues; Vibration between 45-60 mph; Brake squealing; Vibration at higher speeds despite claimed repairs

Repairs/costs cited: Brake mounting assemblies replaced multiple times (6-7 visits); tire rebalancing and rotation performed; no resolution achieved

Transmission lags or hesitates when shifting into Drive from Park, causing vehicle to not move immediately or jerk suddenly when it finally engages. At startup, shift into Drive delayed and causes clunking and jerking. Sometimes vehicle will not shift out of Park on first or second attempt.

When: At startup and when shifting from Park; reported around 29,000-74,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Delayed engagement when shifting to Drive; Vehicle doesn't move immediately after shifting to Drive; Clunking and jerking sounds at shift engagement; Hesitation before shift engages; Multiple shift attempts required to exit Park