Question 1

Air suspension faults (Ram 1500 DS)

Accepted Answer

On trucks with air suspension, leaking air springs, failing compressors or valve block issues make the truck sag and show a "service air suspension" message. Cold weather and road salt speed up wear.

Question 2

Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure (Ram 1500 DS)

Accepted Answer

The TIPM on the Ram 1500 DS can fail, causing a no-start, the fuel pump running continuously or not at all, the horn sounding by itself, and wipers or lights acting on their own. Common on 2007-2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles, with some recalls and extended warranties.

Question 3

Oil filter housing / oil cooler leak (3.6 Pentastar)

Accepted Answer

The plastic oil filter housing with integrated oil cooler on the 3.6 Pentastar cracks or its gaskets fail, leaking oil (and sometimes coolant) into the engine valley. Signs are a burning oil smell, drips at the back of the engine and a dropping oil level.

Question 4

Rocker arm failure on the 3.6 Pentastar (2011-2013)

Accepted Answer

Early 3.6 Pentastar V6 engines can suffer a seized rocker arm roller that wears the camshaft, causing ticking, misfire and a check engine light. Some 2011-2013 engines also had left cylinder head valve seat problems, covered by an extended warranty.

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Known issues and common problems

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Known issues and common problems

Air suspension faults (Ram 1500 DS)at 130000 km · 1 solutionsMedium

Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure (Ram 1500 DS)1 solutionsHigh

Oil filter housing / oil cooler leak (3.6 Pentastar)at 130000 km · 1 solutionsMedium

Rocker arm failure on the 3.6 Pentastar (2011-2013)at 130000 km · 1 solutionsMedium