NHTSA Complaint #11502768 — 2012 DODGE RAM 1500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502768
Vehicle	2012 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 20, 2020
Date Filed	January 20, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Complete engine failure caused by lifters sticking due to lack of lubrication which is a well known problem with the hemi engines. It occurred in my case at approximately 140,000 kilometres despite being maintained religiously with all oil changes done at 5000 kilometre intervals using synthetic oil. Only fix possible because of the damage was to purchase a new long block at a cost of approximately $8000.

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