Is the Ram 1500 Hurricane Engine Reliable?

[testerdahl]

Many people are asking, “Is the Ram 1500 Hurricane engine reliable?” Here’s the truth. Digging through forums, Facebook, Reddit and NHTSA.gov, here is what we know so far about the Hurricane engine. It’s Not a New Engine Exactly First, it is important to understand this engine has been in development for many years and made its debut in vehicles prior to the Ram 1500. Development of the Hurricane began around 2013, when then-FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) engineers started work on a new inline-six engine to compete with turbocharged rivals like Ford’s EcoBoost lineup. Rather than evolve an existing engine, the […] (read full article...)

 

[Dusdaddy]

Unless a big supplier issue pops up, looks like it is doing fine relative to some others. The Ram electrical issues seem to be the bigger news but even that appears to be dying down. I'm shocked they have yet to rectify the Etorque parts supply issue. Seems like someone would jump on that opportunity to up the supply.

 

[testerdahl]

Unless a big supplier issue pops up, looks like it is doing fine relative to some others. The Ram electrical issues seem to be the bigger news but even that appears to be dying down. I'm shocked they have yet to rectify the Etorque parts supply issue. Seems like someone would jump on that opportunity to up the supply.

The TSB to update to the software appears to be the fix for the electrical issue draining the battery.

 

[Fightnfire]

The trucks will work that engine much more than the SUV's it was in. Time will tell if it's reliable, too early to ask imo.