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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Home link overhead console buttons replaced as they sometimes didn't work. None of the three buttons would light up when pressed intermittently.
23000 mi
Went to dealership again, they noticed the issue with the new overhead console still not transmitting a signal intermittently. Informed me they opened a case with FCA , still have not heard anything back. So problem still persists.
24000 mi
Issues with XM satellite radio / UConnect system. Radio signal dropping, unit not always completely booting up at start.
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
12000 mi
The truck spontaneously locked itself with the keys inside. That's not supposed to be possible. Uconnect operator was unable to unlock the vehicle but they called a locksmith who unlocked the truck. At no charge.
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
22000 mi
the LED's on the bottom of the driver's side mirror was out and the whole fixture part had to be replaced. Airbags had some situations where not working.
28000 mi
Lock button on outside door handle was unresponsive at times. Multiple attempts were needed.
33000 mi
The lock button on the handle of the drivers side door has stopped responding to touch. The locks will also automatically lock if just standing next to vehicle with fob. The dealership could not replicate problem. But it still occurs. The cause is unknown, and therefore not repairable until it gets worse.
32240 mi
Volume knob not always working. Dealer updated radio and replace knob. Now ok
Steering wheel controls for system functions (scrolling to view tire pressure, mpg, trip mileage, etc) would activate Bluetooth voice commands. Dealer had to replace component insert in steering wheel,
Steering wheel menu buttons replaced due to left ones not working properly. Covered by warranty. Instrument cluster back lighting flickers in cold weather. Dealer could not replicate.
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
20000 mi
The central door lock is activated by pressing a button on the drivers door handle (outside). About half the time it fails to lock the doors, and you have to press 2 to 4 times to get it to activate. Still having shifter warnings. No sol'n.
22000 mi
A transducer for the A/C failed so no cooling would occur. The hands-free blue tooth system suddenly quit recognizing my cell phone. An "update" to the software was required.
33021 mi
A/C stopped, found to be empty of refrigerant and replaced condenser.
43000 mi
US $65
After a software update the USB interface failed to "see" my mp3 player.
35960 mi
Air Con stopped working. Diagnosed as a problem with/near the condenser, where AC charge commonly leaks by an O-ring. No repair made, part wait time is unknown, backlog of 95 people in the area with same issue on recent model dodge rams.
63000 mi
US $95
Driver side door switch for window
24000 mi
About 1/2 hour into drive, navy screen shows that the vehicle 911 system needs service. Dealer could not duplicate problem (didn't drive long enough because it takes 1/2 hour every time), just reflashed radio. Problem still exists.
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
14000 mi
Software update on UConnect stereo system allowed voice commands to select song title and/or song artist and/or album title for SD card with over 900 songs on it.
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