NHTSA Complaint #11708630 — 2021 RAM 2500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11708630
Vehicle	2021 RAM 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 2, 2026
Date Filed	January 4, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

The lifters failed at 64,000 miles they where replaced under warranty. but now the lifters are making noise again with 71,000 miles since replaced. it’s a bad design that could be fixed permanently with the right parts! No warning lights just failure.

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