Blown engine

[ZL1Ragtop]

I came from a '20 EcoDiesel...Go take a look at those forums. It is amazing anyone still has one based on some of the ranting....But they do, and the majority (including me) would buy another one if they were still available.

 

[frogjbm]

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What... The... Fuck?

 

[Wrinkled_Donut]

What’s up everyone. First time post here. 2025 RHO just blew a motor. Thermostat went, truck overheated, and block cracked. Stellantis ordered new engine. Want to lemon this piece of shit of a motor. Notice motor…super nice truck but motor sucks. Evident by the return of the HEMI next year. Anyone in same boat?

I'm really sorry this happened to you, but I wouldn't really consider a thermostat issue as necessarily a reason to condemn a particular engine itself. Any engine would do the same thing if a thermostat failed. The question is if Stellantis cheaped out the thermostat supplier, or if you just got a faulty unit (can happen even with good suppliers).

 

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[Myers1981]

I have 6500 miles on the Hurricane HO motor in my 2025 Tungsten. It has had zero motor issues and runs like hell over my 2019,and 2023 5.7 Hemi. But I have had electrical gremlins first 1000 miles but now all good. Sorry, it happened, but the Thermostat is not the Hurricane issue. Glad Chrysler is taking care of it for you.

Did your issues sort themselves out or did the service center?

 

[SAMO]

I came from a '20 EcoDiesel...Go take a look at those forums. It is amazing anyone still has one based on some of the ranting....But they do, and the majority (including me) would buy another one if they were still available.

I had one of those 2019 engine needed replacing a week before i transferred only had 72k miles and that was a month after i paid to replace a turbo

 

[Kdonovan86]

Hey all. Picked up the truck after new engine was installed. Engine seems good so far but experiencing what seems to be vibration combined with a bouncy suspension. This truck was smooth as can be prior to engine blowing. As you'll see in the image, cab was detached from bed and raised so engine could be removed. My assumption is upon reassemble, something was not put back together correctly...like as if rolling down the assembly line to factory specifications. Any thoughts?

 

[Wrinkled_Donut]

Hey all. Picked up the truck after new engine was installed. Engine seems good so far but experiencing what seems to be vibration combined with a bouncy suspension. This truck was smooth as can be prior to engine blowing. As you'll see in the image, cab was detached from bed and raised so engine could be removed. My assumption is upon reassemble, something was not put back together correctly...like as if rolling down the assembly line to factory specifications. Any thoughts?

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Once something is taken apart to that extent (especially by techs who are inexperienced/don't care enough) it will never be the same. I'd open a ticket and hope that Stellantis cares enough to do something about it. They probably won't, but I wish you luck.

 

[eltaco]

I’d consider ordering a new one and trading that one off, personally. Trade values are exceptionally high right now relative to new order pricing.

 

[Dan G]

What’s up everyone. First time post here. 2025 RHO just blew a motor. Thermostat went, truck overheated, and block cracked. Stellantis ordered new engine. Want to lemon this piece of shit of a motor. Notice motor…super nice truck but motor sucks. Evident by the return of the HEMI next year. Anyone in same boat?

I’m the first guy here to have had to replace an engine on the RHO. My truck had a bad fuel injector that got stuck open same day I bought the truck and it hydrolocked the engine while I was driving.. needed new engine, dealer ended up reordering my truck because I didn’t want a brand new truck with a engine swap by some kid at a dealership and plus mismatched VIN numbers frame to engine….

Had the Second truck for a few months and has 2500 miles and no issues. I’ve had the 5.7 and the 6.4 Hemi before but this twin turbo takes the win

 

[Ramit392]

Did your issues sort themselves out or did the service center?

Dealer done a flash got rid of a few....the others just went away as mileage climbed.

 

[Kdonovan86]

I’m the first guy here to have had to replace an engine on the RHO. My truck had a bad fuel injector that got stuck open same day I bought the truck and it hydrolocked the engine while I was driving.. needed new engine, dealer ended up reordering my truck because I didn’t want a brand new truck with a engine swap by some kid at a dealership and plus mismatched VIN numbers frame to engine….

Had the Second truck for a few months and has 2500 miles and no issues. I’ve had the 5.7 and the 6.4 Hemi before but this twin turbo takes the win

Did you work through Stellantis to get a new truck?

 

[Kdonovan86]

Looking for feedback. Picking this thread back up after engine has been replaced. Truck still doesn't feel the same as the day I drove off the lot. Suspension is bouncy, vibration in front end, rattle coming from cab - these things were not present before the thermostat blew out cause the engine to overheat and crack the block.

Stellantis has been involved from the start and tbh, an absolute nightmare to deal with. I filed a claim with National Center for Dispute Settlement and have a hearing coming up beginning of August. Does anyone have experience with NCDS? In the meantime, Stellantis wants to make me a compensation settlement of $5000 plus 5 year/75K miles Added Care Plus extended warranty. I can only get this in the event I back out of the arbitration case. If I go to arbitration and decision is unfavorable for me, I can't revisit the offer from Stellantis. Keep in mind, the dealer had my truck for 24 days, so doesn't meet the 30 day Lemon Law criteria. What would you do?

 

[Adub]

Looking for feedback. Picking this thread back up after engine has been replaced. Truck still doesn't feel the same as the day I drove off the lot. Suspension is bouncy, vibration in front end, rattle coming from cab - these things were not present before the thermostat blew out cause the engine to overheat and crack the block.

Stellantis has been involved from the start and tbh, an absolute nightmare to deal with. I filed a claim with National Center for Dispute Settlement and have a hearing coming up beginning of August. Does anyone have experience with NCDS? In the meantime, Stellantis wants to make me a compensation settlement of $5000 plus 5 year/75K miles Added Care Plus extended warranty. I can only get this in the event I back out of the arbitration case. If I go to arbitration and decision is unfavorable for me, I can't revisit the offer from Stellantis. Keep in mind, the dealer had my truck for 24 days, so doesn't meet the 30 day Lemon Law criteria. What would you do?

Settlement seems low and it appears you have a good case to persue a better agreement/outcome. Tough call either way. Good luck

 

[itsmekylep]

Looking for feedback. Picking this thread back up after engine has been replaced. Truck still doesn't feel the same as the day I drove off the lot. Suspension is bouncy, vibration in front end, rattle coming from cab - these things were not present before the thermostat blew out cause the engine to overheat and crack the block.

Stellantis has been involved from the start and tbh, an absolute nightmare to deal with. I filed a claim with National Center for Dispute Settlement and have a hearing coming up beginning of August. Does anyone have experience with NCDS? In the meantime, Stellantis wants to make me a compensation settlement of $5000 plus 5 year/75K miles Added Care Plus extended warranty. I can only get this in the event I back out of the arbitration case. If I go to arbitration and decision is unfavorable for me, I can't revisit the offer from Stellantis. Keep in mind, the dealer had my truck for 24 days, so doesn't meet the 30 day Lemon Law criteria. What would you do?

That is tough. I just submitted a claim today after they had my trucks for about 37 days and now have a “permanent” 98 mph top speed. Ram already added an 8 yr 85k warranty a few months back and today they tried to offer me $3500. I declined the offer.

How long did it take after you submitted your case? In your situation I might take the offer and then keep bringing it in until the problems are solved. I think you can still start cases and pursue compensation even after the fact if you still have issues that aren’t resolved.

 

[Kdonovan86]

That is tough. I just submitted a claim today after they had my trucks for about 37 days and now have a “permanent” 98 mph top speed. Ram already added an 8 yr 85k warranty a few months back and today they tried to offer me $3500. I declined the offer.

How long did it take after you submitted your case? In your situation I might take the offer and then keep bringing it in until the problems are solved. I think you can still start cases and pursue compensation even after the fact if you still have issues that aren’t resolved.

It's been about 60 days or so since started speaking to Stellantis. They can't make an offer until the vehicle is repaired...at least what they're telling me. That said, caught the Stellantis customer service rep in a blatant lie. I'm in process of escalating to a supervisor to see if I can negotiate a larger settlement.

 

[itsmekylep]

60 days since you submitted the NCDS claim? Time lines are all over the board for us guys with issues. My Ram cares retention manager offered me $2500 within a few weeks. But since my top speed was not correct. They strait up told me a fix was coming and to wait, and they would reevaluate the offer.

Then today, almost 4 months to the day, they said it won’t be fixed and upped the offer to $3500. I hope my NCDS claim does better for me. I don’t know what dollar amount would convince me to keep the truck, but it’s more than $3500. If it all fails, I’ll trade it in and go back to a diesel.

 

[Kdonovan86]

60 days since you submitted the NCDS claim? Time lines are all over the board for us guys with issues. My Ram cares retention manager offered me $2500 within a few weeks. But since my top speed was not correct. They strait up told me a fix was coming and to wait, and they would reevaluate the offer.

Then today, almost 4 months to the day, they said it won’t be fixed and upped the offer to $3500. I hope my NCDS claim does better for me. I don’t know what dollar amount would convince me to keep the truck, but it’s more than $3500. If it all fails, I’ll trade it in and go back to a diesel.

no, 60 days for Stellantis to make me an offer. So am I to understand NCDS could also settle in form of compensation? I was assuming it would be an buyback decision? My hearing with NCDS is in two weeks, so about 5 weeks from filing the claim.

 

[itsmekylep]

no, 60 days for Stellantis to make me an offer. So am I to understand NCDS could also settle in form of compensation? I was assuming it would be a buyback decision? My hearing with NCDS is in two weeks, so about 5 weeks from filing the claim.

My limited understanding is that NCDS could force Ram into a more favorable decision for you. I also read that some LL lawyers recommend you go this route before paying for their services. But I guess we’ll see what happens with our claims.