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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 37
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 52,473 miles
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Both manifolds were leaking exhaust into the cab causing an unsafe environment for the occupants inside the truck. With only 68,700 miles on the truck it was discovered the passenger side exhaust manifold had several broken bolts. It was also discover driver side had cracked exhaust gasket. Now the engine ticks with just 68,700 miles on it. The mechanic is telling me I need a new engine. Truck was purchased new and had regular scheduled maintenance. I think these costly and sufficient repairs should be covered by the manufacturer. Too many failures in this engine to be coincidental.
- Mandan, ND, USA
This engine and many others have catastrophic internal bearing failures. FCA has failed to accept and has voided many engine replacements. Please advise or look into.
- West Simsbury, CT, USA
My engine light came on. I had the dealer hook it up to their diagnostic machine. It came back that cylinder 4 was misfiring. They looked into it a little farther and my camshaft and Lifter was no good. I bought this vehicle used and there had been no recalls fixed on it. We did have the airbag recall fixed. The Hemi 5.7 engines seem to have this problem and is well-known for it.
- Harrison, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started and shifted into drive while making a left or right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver however while driving straight, the steering wheel returned to normal functionality. The contact also stated that the steering wheel was intermittently jerking. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that previously, the check engine warning light was illuminated; however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the check engine warning light was reset however, and two days later, the check engine warning light illuminated again. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.
- Geneva, OH, USA
My RAM has been diagnosis with the same faulty manifold bolts as what seems to be numerous other 3rd and 4th generation RAMs and is resulting in dangerous exhaust leakage along with the potential for it to cause heads to cease while driving. I discovered the prevalence of reports of the same issue after my dealer diagnosed the issue while repairing a faulty air bag that has been recalled. The dealer quoted me $2,031.89 to make the repairs (see attached). In one forum alone, there are 100s of people that have cited the same issue and some have left their NHTSA complaint IDs: 11321983, 11317189, 11321434.
- St. Louis Park, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting start the vehicle using the manual key, the vehicle failed to start. The key not in ignition message was displayed. The contact called the dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 110.000.
- Seabrook, NH, USA
I seen that certain Ram1500 had a recall on the 3 way coolent valve.My Ram 1500 3.6L valve now went on me.Dealership said that my truck isn-€™t in the recall.
- Seaford, NY, USA
Catastrophic engine failure, resulting in a hole in the block!! My truck is like new, with less than 53000 miles, perfectly maintained. You could eat dinner off the engine it is so clean. This is the second time a 5.7L hemi engine has failed me. I leased a 2012 Ram and the engine had to be replaced on that( under warranty)! HELP. This is a MAJOR $12,000 repair which should not be taking place! Truck in shop now, but to Labor Day weekend, I have no paperwork at this time. Please let me know what you need. Thank you
- Aurora, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that an emission recall repair was performed on the vehicle; however, the vehicle would stall or enter Limp Mode and failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. The service electronic throttle warning light and check engine warning light was illuminated. The diesel particulate filter was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers. The contact stated that the manifold gasket, fuel supply, and turbo water feed lines were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the local mechanic performed a force regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
- Mesa, AZ, USA
I have flawlessly taken care of my Ram truck. My check engine light came on P0303, cylinder 3 misfire. I had to replace the camshaft and lifters on both sides of the engine due to a continuing design flaw in the Hemi engine. This is a well known issue and it should be addressed by the government.
- Fortville, IN, USA
Truck died (stopped) completely crossing a highway and couldn't move it from oncoming traffic without disabling electronic gear shift manually. No prior indication that there was an issue. It just stalled.
- Hartwell, GA, USA
The exhaust manifold screws are broken causing damage to the entire manifold. This is a common issue with Rams known as the -€œhemi tick-€ which results in the lifters ticking do to a a design flaw that doesn-€™t allow oil to properly lubricate the reservoir.
- Kansas City, MO, USA
The contact owned a 2015 RAM 1500. The contact stated that she observed that oil was spotting her driveway intermittently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the engine compartment and observed that the coolant reservoir fluid was very dark-colored. The contact observed that there was engine oil in the coolant reservoir. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed that the oil cooler failed to cause coolant to run through the entire engine system. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,855.
- Rio Linda, CA, USA
The vehicle has 58,000 miles on it. The vehicles has developed a manifold exhaust leak on the passenger side causing exhaust fumes to enter the cabin. Multiple online complaints have dubbed the issue the hemi tick. With so many vehicles exhaust manifolds failing and allowing exhaust fumes into the cabin I-€™m requesting a recall to have Chrysler repair at no charge to their customers an ongoing issue with their exhaust manifold leaks that could potentially cause harm or death to the occupants in the vehicle. I also have a 2010 Chrysler town and country with the exact same issue as my 2015 ram 1500.
- Mandan, ND, USA
A warrantied part that was previously tried to fix my guess is prior to warranty due to the emissions lying from FCA and resulting ecodiesel settlement. So I purchased without that information being disclosed to me and know they are refusing a warrantied repair on the emissions component. Even thought the settlement covers said part.
- Nashville , TN, USA
I have yet to have this issue, but by how it handles anymore it may be soon. But I've seen a lot of people having to replace their entire top end of their engines do to the mds system. The system will shut off some of the cylinders. The mds system that chrysler puts on these trucks causes oil to be shut off to the lifters. Due to the lack of oil this causes major repair issues that keep the truck from running, such as cam shaft failure, and valve failure. If there was to be an mds failure when someone is driving it could cause harm to them and possibly other people because they would lose power to major components such as power steering. This could be a liability since I'm sure there have been several engine replacements on record with them that's under warranty and that's not including not under warranty.
- Wabash, IN, USA
1) engine 2) yes 3) No 4) Police and fire chief...waiting on Insurance 5) electronic throttle control error light - repaired 1/20/22 driving home from work (about 35 mile drive) and 2.5 miles from home - engine made a LOUD/LARGE pop and the engine died....drifted to side of road where the inside immediate filled with smoke. Got out and the engine was on fire and within a matter of minutes the entire front end was ingulfed in flames. I find it interesting that I found and article from Ram "Ram Recalls 108,000 EcoDiesel Pickup Trucks over Fire Risk - 2014-2019 trucks...out truck is a 2015 Why we never informed of this potential deadly issue" My husband could have been killed as quickly as this all happened, and wiht no prior warranty, and for it to fully engulf so quickly https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29622403/ram-1500-recall-ecodiesel-pickup-trucks/"fbclid=IwAR2_75MVCiq4C8Ab_ANM7XV3JNhbTGuM6UNSGTdyCM62tRMG9eLeFKemlmc#:~:text=Fiat%20Chrysler%20Automobiles%20(FCA)%20has, or%20any%20gasoline%2Dpowered%20trucks
- Clintonville, WI, USA
Started have a ticking sound coming from engine compartment that will go away when truck runs & heats up. Now getting exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment that goes away also then the ticking stops. Learned that this is a very frequent issue with the Dodge Ram 1500's Manifold bolts braking and the heat shield vibrating and along with exhaust leak. i can't comprehend why this wouldn't be a recall issue due to the harmful exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment. this issue need to be looked into, and research shows there have been an extensive amount of complaints which have not corrected the issue..looking for next steps to take to get this done
- Stewartstown, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to accelerate to pass another vehicle, the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was shaking and shifting gears erratically. The driver was able to decelerate to avoid an accident. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- Waxhaw, NC, USA
- Venice, FL, USA