NHTSA Complaint #11691413 — 2014 RAM 1500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11691413
Vehicle	2014 RAM 1500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 1, 2025
Date Filed	October 4, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Flexplate (flywheel) had tone wheel dislodge and destroy crank position sensor. After a $2200 repair quote from dealer and while at the dealer the repair shop claims the engine is failed completely and new ecodiesel engine is needed. Crankshaft is suspected failure. Vehicle had total loss of power when crank tone wheel failed. Very dangerous to find a shoulder without power while towing travel trailer. Vehicle was purchased due to longevity expected from diesel engine.

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