NHTSA Complaint #11414946 — 2016 RAM 3500

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11414946
Vehicle	2016 RAM 3500
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 5, 2021
Date Filed	May 3, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TRUCK IS BURNING THROUGH A QUART AND HALF OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES IT APPEARS, BUT THERE ARE NO LEAKS UNDER THE VEHICLE OR ON THE OIL PAN. APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE TURBO SEALS. THE TRUCK GIVE NO WARNING THAT THE OIL IS LOW WHILE DRIVING. WHEN LOW IT DOES NOT SHOW UP ON THE DIPSTICK AT ALL.

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