2022 Ram 1500 ClassicRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

“The vehicle is equipped with eTorque. It has failed to start after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign. The last time it happened it began to move and then the parking brake engaged and transmission shifted into park. This is a dangerous escalation of an already serious safety problem. The stalling has happened over the past 2 years. The latest happened last week.”

“Incident 1 or 2. I am filing two separate formal complaints regarding two incidents in which my 2022 Ram 1500 eTorque unexpectedly shut down while driving, posing serious safety risks and raising concerns about an unresolved vehicle defect. First Incident: XXX-During rush-hour traffic on a major [XXX] highway, my truck suddenly shut down while I was traveling in the far-left lane. I had to maneuver onto the left shoulder to avoid being struck by another vehicle. After waiting approximately 30 minutes for a tow truck, I was without my vehicle for nearly six weeks while the service center assessed the problem and awaited parts. Repairs included replacing the 12-volt battery at my expense and the 48-volt battery under warranty. Repeated, unexplained failures present an unacceptable safety risk to me, my family, and other motorists. I continue to drive with the concern that my truck could shut down in traffic or in a remote location, potentially resulting in serious injury or loss of life. The approaching expiration of the 48-volt battery warranty further compounds my concerns, as I could face significant repair costs for a problem that remains unresolved. I…”

“Vehicle experienced an eTorque hybrid auto-start failure at a stoplight, leaving the vehicle stranded in traffic until a manual restart was performed. The electrical charging system dropped to 12V. The dealership pulled the codes, cleared them without providing a record to the owner, and attempted to charge out-of-pocket for an unneeded mechanical belt and tensioners, which an independent shop later confirmed are perfectly fine. The independent shop suspects an internal MGU failure, matching NHTSA investigation PE24018." (This adds your truck to the active federal data pool)”