Used 2015 Ram 1500 Lone Star Regular Cab Review
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Engine disintegrated at 15,000 miles.
Gregory, Palmetto, FL, 12/27/2015
2015 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
I was in love with this truck. It had everything I need in a truck: great ride, towing, and fuel efficiency. All was great until I was driving home from an out-of-state trip. About 200 miles from home, in the middle of nowhere, my engine died on the interstate while I was do about 65. Fortunately, I pulled over safely and contacted roadside assistance. It was a Saturday. Their … solution, as per their contract, was to tow me to the nearest dealer, in a small town. The dealership was already closed for the day and would be closed on Sunday. I had to be at work on Monday, so this wasn't an option for me. Fiat Chrylser America couldn't help me; their "roadside assistance" was to leave me stranded in a small down for days. I had to pay out-of-pocket myself for my Ram to be towed home so I could at least go to work.
It turned out to that the resonator blew. The local dealership held it for several days and returned it to me repaired. Two weeks later, my "low oil pressure light came on." I dropped it off at the dealership and after a day or two they called me back and told me there was metal in the oil pain. The engine disintegrated and I was told it would be replaced under warranty.
Today is day #30 without a truck. I have opened a case with Fiat Chrylser America and have talked to their customer-service representative once. She was very nice, but unfortunately I haven't received an update in about 10 days.
Overall, I regret purchasing this truck. I've spoke with other Ecodiesel owners on Ram forums and it seems I'm not alone when it comes to dead engines and difficulties with Fiat Chrylser America.
I will happily update this review if there is a happy ending.
UPDATE: There wasn't. The truck was a lemon. Traded it in at a substantial financial loss to myself for another brand of truck which has run wonderfully. I will never deal with Fiat-Chrysler ever again and will make sure everyone knows my experience.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2015 Ram 1500 Lone Star Regular Cab
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Supple ride
- Pro:optional fuel-efficient diesel V6
- Pro:excellent eight-speed automatic transmission
- Pro:refined and quiet cabin
- Pro:useful tech features.
- Con:Diesel engine's higher up-front cost and modest acceleration
- Con:rotary shift dial is a bit odd to use at first.
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