2018 ram eco diesel blown 9300 miles

[Jsn829]

Hi everyone, new to the site. Well 9300 miles on my ram 1500 and it started knocking (maybe a rod) then low oil pressure then boom. I have read other posts of others with the same problem but haven’t seen any other 2018’s. The dealer is looking at it now and will update me tomorrow. What’s the deal with this engine??? Also in the last 4-5 years why can’t they figure it out? Thanks for any info

 

[BoostN]

Welcome.. It's just bad luck I guess. I've seen no info that would tell me Ram is working on it, or even acknowledges the issue. At least you have warranty that will take care of it for you.

 

[Les Cole]

Just damn, JSN829

 

[Nanooser]

My 2014 with 187k km has recently developed a loud knock, very concerning as extended warranty has ended. Off to dealer tomorrow, and maybe new truck shopping as I’ve heard some scary quotes for engine replacements. Anyone actually know what a new motor is worth?

 

[carlhenry]

I see feb 4 when did this happen and what was the outcome?????

 

[PM57]

My 2014 with 187k km has recently developed a loud knock, very concerning as extended warranty has ended. Off to dealer tomorrow, and maybe new truck shopping as I’ve heard some scary quotes for engine replacements. Anyone actually know what a new motor is worth?

My 2014 with 187k km has recently developed a loud knock, very concerning as extended warranty has ended. Off to dealer tomorrow, and maybe new truck shopping as I’ve heard some scary quotes for engine replacements. Anyone actually know what a new motor is worth?

We have 3 Eco Diesel vehicles in my company.
one is a 2015, another is a 2016, and mine is a 2017.
We have replaced motors in the '15 and '16.
The 16' had 75K miles on it and was warranted. The 15" was at 150K and it cost $15,000 to replace the motor.
Both lost oil pressure suddenly, had a lot of metal in the oil at time of failure, both were maintained as recommended and at the dealer.

I haven't had any engine issues with mine and am at 55K.

 

[Nanooser]

Was the reason for the failures explained and was it the same issue with both? Thanks

 

[cs in Alabama]

wow! I had thought the problems were cleared up with the 2018 model.

 

[Jsn829]

Under warranty mine was $14,000. The rod cap failed. Put a hole in the block.

 

[Nanooser]

I'm looking at $15K for a new motor installed. Not impressed.

 

[Nanooser]

Something in the bottom end is all they know now, lots of metallic in the oil and that the engine is done.

 

[cs in Alabama]

just ridiculous. They should know what they are doing by now

 

[Nanooser]

It was a tough choice between a Tundra and the EcoD with fuel mileage and diesel "durability" pointing me at the Ram. Thats argument feels rather stupid now. Expensive lesson, stick with tried and true!

 

[cs in Alabama]

It was a tough choice between a Tundra and the EcoD with fuel mileage and diesel "durability" pointing me at the Ram. Thats argument feels rather stupid now. Expensive lesson, stick with tried and true!

for me it is the fuel economy. I get 27 mpg mixed city and highway. I hope this is the first and last trouble you have. I have never had a minute's trouble with mine. If it is not under warranty I would have an independent diesel shop do it. I would have them machine the main bearings to get good clearance and use aftermarket rods. It should not be nearly as much as the dealer.

 

[BRAD MILLER]

2015 with 78k for me, and fighting for warranty!!!

 

[BRAD MILLER]

Hi everyone, new to the site. Well 9300 miles on my ram 1500 and it started knocking (maybe a rod) then low oil pressure then boom. I have read other posts of others with the same problem but haven’t seen any other 2018’s. The dealer is looking at it now and will update me tomorrow. What’s the deal with this engine??? Also in the last 4-5 years why can’t they figure it out? Thanks for any info

Hi everyone, new to the site. Well 9300 miles on my ram 1500 and it started knocking (maybe a rod) then low oil pressure then boom. I have read other posts of others with the same problem but haven’t seen any other 2018’s. The dealer is looking at it now and will update me tomorrow. What’s the deal with this engine??? Also in the last 4-5 years why can’t they figure it out? Thanks for any info

I FEEL YOUR PAIN,COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!!!

 

[Tomahawk]

Yep these motors suck. Mine quite very similar at 115000km

Are you Canadian?
I’m currently trying to find as many people as possible to file complaints with transport Canada
18003330510

 

[Scissorshane]

Hi everyone, new to the site. Well 9300 miles on my ram 1500 and it started knocking (maybe a rod) then low oil pressure then boom. I have read other posts of others with the same problem but haven’t seen any other 2018’s. The dealer is looking at it now and will update me tomorrow. What’s the deal with this engine??? Also in the last 4-5 years why can’t they figure it out? Thanks for any info

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Well my truck did the same thing. Oil pressure light came on. Called dealerships where I get it serviced. They told me to check oil. If oil is good bring it in morning. Woke next morning no oil light. Half way to dealership bam. On side of road. Start to the poorly service I’m getting not from dealer as of right now. Decided to use my roadside assistance from Ram. First mistake in my town they have a truck center well I told wrong address had to change it. Charge me 109$. Whstever I broke down in the rain. Since it’s sat service isn’t open. I go get rental. First thing min morning call. They can’t find the key. The service manager told me see that truck been here 3 weeks waiting on new motor same problem as you. Great. Took 10 days to get a loaner now ram headquarters doesn’t want to reimburse me for full amount of rental $335 for $885 rental. Now the gloves are on. I’m glad I wasn’t pulling a horse trailer that morning. Let’s hope I don’t have to start blasting my story all over the rodeo circuits on how Ram has started out not to be customer driving. So now I wait for a new motor. I can’t haul horses anywhere because no loaner has a hitch for a gooseneck. Very inconvenient on a 2 yr old truck that still has a recal for past year with no part to fix recal which causes truck to catch fire. Wtf Ram.

 

[Scissorshane]

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Well my truck did the same thing. Oil pressure light came on. Called dealerships where I get it serviced. They told me to check oil. If oil is good bring it in morning. Woke next morning no oil light. Half way to dealership bam. On side of road. Start to the poorly service I’m getting not from dealer as of right now. Decided to use my roadside assistance from Ram. First mistake in my town they have a truck center well I told wrong address had to change it. Charge me 109$. Whstever I broke down in the rain. Since it’s sat service isn’t open. I go get rental. First thing min morning call. They can’t find the key. The service manager told me see that truck been here 3 weeks waiting on new motor same problem as you. Great. Took 10 days to get a loaner now ram headquarters doesn’t want to reimburse me for full amount of rental $335 for $885 rental. Now the gloves are on. I’m glad I wasn’t pulling a horse trailer that morning. Let’s hope I don’t have to start blasting my story all over the rodeo circuits on how Ram has started out not to be customer driving. So now I wait for a new motor. I can’t haul horses anywhere because no loaner has a hitch for a gooseneck. Very inconvenient on a 2 yr old truck that still has a recal for past year with no part to fix recal which causes truck to catch fire. Wtf Ram.

Oh 2018 with 27k miles.

 

[BRAD MILLER]

Class action awaiting outcome!!!!