Blown engine

[MattH89]

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?

I would take the settlement, trade in yours for either a new one or something else. Arbitration seems like it's gonna go against you since they "fixed" the issue and it's hard to prove some of the subjective problems you have now.

With the $5k you might come out close -ish to even on a trade.

 

[itsmekylep]

I would take the settlement, trade in yours for either a new one or something else. Arbitration seems like it's gonna go against you since they "fixed" the issue and it's hard to prove some of the subjective problems you have now.

With the $5k you might come out close -ish to even on a trade.

That’s a good argument. But all it takes in a Repair order from the service department acknowledging the noises or other concerns.

 

[MattH89]

That’s a good argument. But all it takes in a Repair order from the service department acknowledging the noises or other concerns.

Certainly fair too. Just never know how these things will pan out and I'm pretty risk averse.

 

[Mikey Swift]

Bro that pic of the truck cab lifted off the frame during repair would be a no go... absolutely the f@ck not. I'd raise holy hell until I got a buyback!

 

[itsmekylep]

Bro that pic of the truck cab lifted off the frame during repair would be a no go... absolutely the f@ck not. I'd raise holy hell until I got a buyback!

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Perfect use of this meme

 

[Kdonovan86]

I would take the settlement, trade in yours for either a new one or something else. Arbitration seems like it's gonna go against you since they "fixed" the issue and it's hard to prove some of the subjective problems you have now.

With the $5k you might come out close -ish to even on a trade.

Yea, I called the Ram dealer and they would give me $74K.

 

[MattH89]

Yea, I called the Ram dealer and they would give me $74K.

$74+$5k is more than a new order from MD. I know what I would be doing.

 

[psmith819]

Which tuner did you have on it, JB4 or Diablo?

You know it....clown post.

 

[Kdonovan86]

You know it....clown post.

I don't know which tuner. Why would that matter?

 

[itsmekylep]

You know it....clown post.

 

[itsmekylep]

I don't know which tuner. Why would that matter?

He’s just busting your balls. Unless you did have a tuner installed, then we’d like to know
so we don’t use that one.

 

[Kdonovan86]

He’s just busting your balls. Unless you did have a tuner installed, then we’d like to know
so we don’t use that one.

HA - glad to be the source of entertainment.

 

[itsmekylep]

HA - glad to be the source of entertainment.

All we can do is laugh at our own expense sometimes. Especially with some of these issues. Mine are peanuts compared to a cab off engine replacement.

 

[Kdonovan86]

I would take the settlement, trade in yours for either a new one or something else. Arbitration seems like it's gonna go against you since they "fixed" the issue and it's hard to prove some of the subjective problems you have now.

With the $5k you might come out close -ish to even on a trade.

After call with Stellantis yesterday, now offering $8500 with no warranty.

 

[MattH89]

After call with Stellantis yesterday, now offering $8500 with no warranty.

Take it and run

 

[itsmekylep]

After call with Stellantis yesterday, now offering $8500 with no warranty.

Must be why they only offered me $3500, due to me getting a warranty. We'll see what happens with my case

 

[Mikey Swift]

After call with Stellantis yesterday, now offering $8500 with no warranty.

Take money, trade on '26 order...or just go get that Mopar they have at MD.

 

[Rhino1]

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?

Wow, I ordered a RHO but change my mind. I looked at a new GMC and on the test drive the motor started knocking. Not a Ford or /
Toyota fan at.all so I can back to RAM cause the truck is great but the motor (hurricane) is not what they claim it is. I have a 25 Rebel GT with trans and motor issues.

 

[RamFan]

Wow, I ordered a RHO but change my mind. I looked at a new GMC and on the test drive the motor started knocking. Not a Ford or /
Toyota fan at.all so I can back to RAM cause the truck is great but the motor (hurricane) is not what they claim it is. I have a 25 Rebel GT with trans and motor issues.

English please?

Chris

 

[Mikey Swift]

Holy syntax error Batman!