NHTSA Complaint #11575436 — 2015 RAM 1500
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11575436 |
| Vehicle | 2015 RAM 1500 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
Vehicle driving at cruise speed (approximately 55 - 65 mph) on hard surface road. No warning or indicators displayed or observed when suddenly the oil pressure bottoms out, engine loses compression and very loud metal clunking sound while it stalls out. Oil blown all over wheels and tires, making it hard to get to shoulder. Cannot shift into neutral while running. All oil drains out on road and roadside and coats windscreen of car behind. . Towed to dealer. Dealer confirms motor blown but unable or unwilling to communicate what exactly failed. miles 61, 190. all service records up to date but dealer did not perform recall despite parts available. No prior indications, oil life 22% left, all fluids and tire pressures normal range. all records on file dealer. Quoting $20,000 for a new motor. Available for immediate inspection.
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