What's upsetting is the idea that FCA can't seem to fix the current engine forcing customers to shell out additional $$$ to have 3rd party engineers fix the problem. I don't want to have to shell out an additional $700 just to fix their mistake. Rather interesting that FCA has come out with a...
Update: finally got my truck back from the dealer after 30 days in shop. $7500 insurance repair. Replaced were all engine tunnel hardware, intake manifold, throttle body, wiring harness & fuel lines. Also the ECM/TCM was reflashed to meet EPA lawsuit. Now truck runs like a neutered Dog. No turbo...
GM is supposed to start selling their new 1500 Duramax 3.0 straight 6. Supposedly its producing 280 horses and 477 flb torque with 30mpg hwy. As soon as i can afford it...bye bye Dodge!
Was looking for a fuel efficient truck to tow a small toy hauler. Landed on a 2015 Lone Star with 33,000 miles that was < $30,000. Last year I calculated an average of 17 mph hauling a 4000 lb Wolf Pup toy hauler. I was really enjoying the truck until Friday ( 26 Apr 2019) when my engine caught...
I just posted my issue here as well.
Short answer is; 2015 Lone Star edition w/ 47,000 miles and current service. Pulling a 4000lb toy hauler to camp ground 175 miles away. 54 miles and engine caught fire. Extinguished fire and truck is at the dealer. Pulled camper over 1000 miles last year...
I just went through the same experience. 2015 Lone Star Dodge. I was pulling a 4000 lb toy hauler heading out on our first camping trip of the season. Got about 54 miles from home when my wife noticed white smoke coming from rear wheel. About that time the truck felt like I was running on the...