I have the same issue, although i didnt see this till after i took mine to the dealer, they couldnt replicate the problem, but i can do it on a dime, only happens if im cruising at 40-43 then floor it. If you ease off the gas it will stop, or you can just keep it mashed for a couple seconds and it stops, at least thats been my experience.

 

Your's must not vibrate and droan like ours. I cant see nayone being hapopy they paid for this sensation. And I tsted mine over 2 weeks of same driving, MDS on and MDS off. Negligible change in MPG at all!

 

They could, but legally they wont do it - that would be akin to admitting its an issue.

 

Received the final response from Chrysler for the BBB complaint. As expected, they declined providing more proof of their ability to stall consumers to death withbaffling responses like A) only discusssing the differential whine even though my oriignal complaint included MDS, B) totally refusing to address the 3 points about issues not being not consistent bewteen owners and C) took an additional measure to finalize that since AS PER DESIGN they wont even make any more attempts to fix differenital, even though techs had some ideas. Take a moment to read the complete BBB transaction history as it paints a clear picture Chrysler's circling their wagons to deny deny deny, and using their business savvy to not address questions directely and wear down the consumer.

Their approach is quite maddening but fascinating in its comlete failure to speak to the main issues. They REALLY are not interested in supporting us.

http://www.dodgeramhell.com/dodge_bbb.pdf

 

I am not surprised by Chysler/Dodge response. A class action or individual law suit is the only way (IMHO) to get their attention. Only you and others can decide if its worth the time and cost. Hope it works out someway for you.

 

Same here, but mine will also 'buck' on occasion when going between MDS and all 8's.
Anyone else?

 

I am in the last stages of deciding to purchase a 2011 Ram 1500 Laramie. Just so I know before I sign:
1) Has this problem been solved or reduced in the recently manufactured 2011 vechicle?
2) It seems as if the problem is not apparent in ALL 5.7 Rams. Anyone care to guess what percentage?
3) If it is a small or smaller than x percentage of vehicles, do you think it would do any good to test drive the actual Ram I choose and try to feel the issue... before I (officially) drive it off the lot?
4) If the specific vehicle has the problem, can I say "no thanks" to the truck and ask for another?
Any other advice you can offer?
thank you

 

Billybobs:

Unfortunately no this problem hasn't been solved in the 2011, I just bought mine a few months ago and it's there. I'm not sure of what percentage of them have it but testing the exact vehicle you're buying before you sign wouldn't be a bad idea, although not sure if you'll feel it right away, alot of guys claim to only start having it after a couple thousand kms. If you do notice it in your test drive however, you have every right to say "sorry, no thanks", they can't make you buy anything you don't want to. After all, they don't have your signature yet.

Aside from this issue, I'm quite happy with my truck.

 

Yes, test drive it especially if you haven't driven any hemi with the MDS. Some folks here are very emotional about this issue. I don't mean to belittle their opinions with my comments but I'm a mechanical engineer. I don't work in the auto industry but have been a DIY mechanic all my adult life.

In my 2011 Laramie, 5K miles as of today, its just the sound. The stock exhaust is throaty and we all love that sound. I don't know how anyone cannot expect to get some "feel" from a throaty exhaust system when half of the cylinders are not firing. I'm fine with it and this is the second hemi in my house. My wife drives a 2007 300C.

Test drive one yourself and form your own opinion.

 

Its not just a sound, and has nothing to do with the exhaust. If yours doesn't do what everyone else is talking about and is just a sound, then you would be one of the luckier ones, but don't be giving misleading information because you're a "mechanical engineer" and a dyi mechanic. There is an issue with it, it has been admitted many mechanics including myself. The amount of vibration coming through the floor boards, gas pedal, and seat is not a result of a throaty exhaust system. Any vibration like that over a period of time is not a good thing, as any knowledgable qualified mechanic will tell you. I don't me to belittle you with my comments either. I'm just telling how it is. But yes indeed drive one and form your own opinions. Like I said, other than this issue I'd really do like my truck.