10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,386 miles

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problem #105

Sep 112023

1500

  • miles
Water pump failure at 70, xxx miles, caused coolant to spray throughout the engine bay which will cause premature rusting and/failure of other components.

- Montrose, PA, USA

problem #104

Aug 012023

1500

  • miles
Exhaust manifold bolts broken on both banks and warped manifolds because of inferior product, common on all 5.7 hemi, exhaust gases get in the cab of truck at times, Dodge is aware and elects to do nothing about it after getting my 70000 dollars, complete bullshit, look on any ram forum and you will see

- Pekin, IL, USA

problem #103

May 012023

1500

  • miles
Had bot exhaust manifolds replaced with under 44k miles first manifold cracked under 20k miles. Ram will only honor these repairs until 60k 5 years. Everyone I know has had theirs crack this is obviously a design or casting problem. It will likely happen again. Why is this company not held to fix these issues under initial owner after the warranty. especially if it is a known issue.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #102

Jun 302022

1500

  • miles
Hi The Stop/Start system is not working correctly, the engine stated to misfire randomly and now 70,00 + miles the stop and start system is making the truck unsafe to drive. I have taken it to my local ram / jeep dealer and the problem is not fixed.

- Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA

problem #101

Aug 142023

1500

  • miles
RAM vehicles that are equipped with the 5.7 L hemi engine are known to have cracked exhaust manifold. This has been an ongoing issue since the 5.7 engine was introduced. Ram has done nothing to remedy. This RAM is continuing to charge consumers for Repair for a known issue. The consumers who do bring this to the dealership to have this repaired, or on a waitlist for at least 4 to 7 months for the part to come from manufacturer, while they are still producing 5.7 L engines with the same manifold why consumers are waiting a lot of 4 to 7 months, they have now elapsed their manufacture warranty and are not covered under that warranty and now need to come out of pocket for this repair This is a money grab and RAM. Needs to be Held responsible for this.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

problem #100

Jul 242023

1500

  • miles
exhaust manifold bolts broke allowing exhaust gases into truck.

- Vicksburg, MS, USA

problem #99

Jul 262023

1500

  • miles
OBDII Codes P0300: multiple/random cylinder misfire detected P000A: A camshaft position slow response bank 1

- Woodhaven , MI, USA

problem #98

Jun 192023

1500

  • miles
The Dodge Ram that I had just suddenly stop and not restart. Had it towed to the Ram dealership. Belt tension broke. That's what the dealership said.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #97

Jun 042023

1500

  • miles
There is a design flaw with the block geometry, which leads to a condition where the rollers on the Lifters do not receive proper lubrication, eventually cease, and wear out the Cam. This happened to me on Sunday, June 4, 2023, while I was pulling out of a busy intersection, had a misfire, lost significant power, and slimly avoided a major car accident. The cost of the repair is still being evaluated; however, it will likely be measured in thousands. The safety issue is the real concern. RAM knows about this problem, continues to do nothing about it, and would not budge when I asked for assistance with this repair.

- Bourne, MA, USA

problem #96

Jan 012023

1500

  • miles
This is a known issue with the hemi motor. Dodge, still to this day, have not done a recall. My truck had 80,000 miles when the exhaust manifolds bolts were broken off due to warping. Dealership for whatever reason only replaced the gasket and the bolts but I have to go back again for the same exact reason. They will probably replace the manifolds this time.

- College Station, TX, USA

problem #95

May 302023

1500

  • miles
Truck had check engine light and sever loss of power Intermittently. Brought to dealer to have it checked. Dealer said they cannot clear the code or fix the issue as the recall in effect does not have the parts out to fix. Recall z46 has been in effect since June of 22 and there is still no solution. I called manufacturer to ask about it and they all they said was quote "I'm sorry there's nothing we can do about it".

- Gillette, WY, USA

problem #94

May 052023

1500

  • miles
Exhaust manifold is cracked, and broken exhaust bolts.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #93

Apr 012023

1500

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, an abnormal ticking sound was coming from the engine. The contact stated that over time, the ticking sound became louder, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the cam shaft intake, the cylinder head, the valve cover gasket, and several other unknown parts inside the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

- Fowlerville, MI, USA

problem #92

Apr 282023

1500

  • 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine and voltage warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the eTorque system was not charging the battery as designed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #91

Apr 092023

1500

  • miles
2019 Ram Ecodiesel 3.0. I was Driving back to work on Easter Sunday 2023 after visiting family. It was a 5 hour trip, I was halfway through when the engine started making a loud banging sound. I pulled over & the engine died and would not turn over. I am sure the engine threw a rod, two other driver stopped & asked if everything was ok because they could hear the engine noise from their cars when it happened. There were no check engine lights or messages before or during the engine failing. I had to get a tow truck & tow it to the nearest dealer. It has been at the dealer for 2 weeks, they still have not diagnosed a problem but said if it is the engine it is on backorder & they don't know when it will be fixed & they refuse to give me a loaner. The truck is still under powertrain warranty. Where is my consumer protection? It is beyond frustrating to pay big money for something & not have what you paid for. I bought the truck for reliable transportation & Ram refuses to give me another vehicle. I am still having to pay insurance & car tag fees for my truck while I wait for an answer from the dealer, I have no idea if they will warranty it or when the truck will be repaired. On a separate note there is also an open fuel pump recall on my truck that is close to a year old with no ETA on a fix. I did not purchase a vehicle with plans to never have the recall fixed, I had one RAM dealer in Laurel, MS tell me it was an unrepairable recall & they were not even interested in purchasing my truck or a trade in due to the recall before my engine failed.

- Bassfield, MS, USA

problem #90

Apr 062023

1500

  • miles
My vehicle is a 2019 Ram 1500 laramie which developed a ticking sound on the passenger side of the engine. After doing my research, this seems to be a common problem with the Ram hemi engine on both the driver and passenger sides. There are many owners stating that this is due to the engine manifold or bolts and sometimes both cracking from warping of the manifold. After inspection, the manifold and bolts are both cracked and need to be replaced. This seems to be more than common and an ongoing issue with this vehicle and Chrysler needs to address this.

- Berwyn, IL, USA

problem #89

Jan 092023

1500

  • miles
To my knowledge this is a very common issue with the 5.7L Hemi. My 2019 Ram 1500 Classic bighorn that currently sits at just over 51,000 miles has notorious Hemi tic. I have done my research and have found over 75 people that have had the same issue. I have heard that it is due to too many hrs of idle time but I have read and seen many videos showing that the underlying cause is due to faulty lifters, cams and also the horrible MDS. I have noticed that Ram went to the engine management system that shuts the truck off when you come to a complete stop instead of the MDS that shuts down several of the cylinders when at a consistent speed. I would like for something to be done not only for me but other customers that like the Ram trucks! This has not been diagnosed by dealership but I have worked on vehicles my entire life and have done my fair share of research on this subject! Thank you, Daniel Livingston

- Logansport, IN, USA

problem #88

Mar 172023

1500

  • miles
Ticking noise. Issue with manifold. Had it fixed in 2022. Now it's occurring again. Called my local Dodge dealership and they said these parts are on back order because "so many are having the same issue". And asked if it was "still under warranty". #dodge When will this obvious recall actually be fixed? So many of your loyal customers are having issues. Your service depts are backed up with no parts. If you think we will stay loyal, you're wrong.

- Kamas, UT, USA

problem #87

Feb 132023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound at the hood of the vehicle. The contact then stated that the vehicle started to overheat and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and the oil pump and camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine head block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated that while making wide turns, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and failed to return to a straight position. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however not assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

- Garden City, NY, USA

problem #86

Feb 072023

1500

  • miles
2019 ram 1500 bighorn 5.7 slowed down truck started shaking really bad, throttle actuator mass airflow, stability control come on. Tried to start it quit and tried again engine started to turn over and stopped no lights nothing local shop said cylinder #8 gone engine locked needs engine 76,844 miles not under warranty had 2 other rams up to almost 150k no problems

- Lancaster, OH, USA

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