Dodge Cares, Why are the manifold bolts breaking?
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I learned a lot more about Dodge, FCA, and my 2016 RAM 1500 by reading these posts. Thank you to everyone who shared. I have four broken bolts needing to be replaced at 100,000 miles. It sucks to learn this has not been fully addressed by FCA. Perhaps they are waiting on legal action.
I still have some research to do to decide what is going to be the best action for the long haul. I am not one to make empty threats or waste time but it sure seems this problem warrants more than a few pages of online rants from angry owners. If I have something else more productive to contribute, I will.
I still have some research to do to decide what is going to be the best action for the long haul. I am not one to make empty threats or waste time but it sure seems this problem warrants more than a few pages of online rants from angry owners. If I have something else more productive to contribute, I will.
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Yeah, this is one of those things that just ain't cheap. 
Stay away from the cheap chineseium 'stainless steel' fellers...... They don't always fit properly, and they don't last. Buy some good ones, install them properly, and be done with the problem.
Stay away from the cheap chineseium 'stainless steel' fellers...... They don't always fit properly, and they don't last. Buy some good ones, install them properly, and be done with the problem.
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My 2018 has broken bolts.
If Dodge really Cares, where are they. Why isn't Dodge taking ownership of their design flaw? Instead Dodge Cares about keeping this quiet. In order to discuss the problem, Dodge wants it done in Private Message. Why??? WE ALL KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MANIFOLD BOLTS, WHY ISN'T DODGE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT???? Again, this is no different than how Dodge screwed us with the 360 5.9L with intake plenum problems.
Dodge Cares, has the problem been fixed in the newer trucks or is the problem still happening? IF I WERE TO BUY A 2018 DODGE RAM, WILL THE MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK OR HAS THERE BEEN A FIX? I'm thinking about buying a new truck but if Dodge is still having the problem, it may be time to move on. My first of seven Dodge vehicles was a brand new 1970 Dodge Challenger. This 2010 Dodge Ram Laramie with the broken manifold bolts Hemi engine, may be my last.
Does Dodge Care? No, they would just like me to stop talking about it. Truthfully, this forum is only a drop in the bucket of Dodge customers. They will try to quiet up any negative publicity but for the most part, Dodge just doesn't Care.
Dodge Cares, has the problem been fixed in the newer trucks or is the problem still happening? IF I WERE TO BUY A 2018 DODGE RAM, WILL THE MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK OR HAS THERE BEEN A FIX? I'm thinking about buying a new truck but if Dodge is still having the problem, it may be time to move on. My first of seven Dodge vehicles was a brand new 1970 Dodge Challenger. This 2010 Dodge Ram Laramie with the broken manifold bolts Hemi engine, may be my last.
Does Dodge Care? No, they would just like me to stop talking about it. Truthfully, this forum is only a drop in the bucket of Dodge customers. They will try to quiet up any negative publicity but for the most part, Dodge just doesn't Care.
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Hello,
Our team understands your frustrations regarding your vehicle's manifold bolts. We are here to assist and support you alongside your dealership. As such, we ask that you reach out via private message to streamline communication and maintain your privacy. Know we are always here as a resource to you if desired. Hope to connect with you shortly!
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Our team understands your frustrations regarding your vehicle's manifold bolts. We are here to assist and support you alongside your dealership. As such, we ask that you reach out via private message to streamline communication and maintain your privacy. Know we are always here as a resource to you if desired. Hope to connect with you shortly!
Hannah
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Hello,
Our team understands your frustrations regarding your vehicle's manifold bolts. We are here to assist and support you alongside your dealership. As such, we ask that you reach out via private message to streamline communication and maintain your privacy. Know we are always here as a resource to you if desired. Hope to connect with you shortly!
Hannah
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Our team understands your frustrations regarding your vehicle's manifold bolts. We are here to assist and support you alongside your dealership. As such, we ask that you reach out via private message to streamline communication and maintain your privacy. Know we are always here as a resource to you if desired. Hope to connect with you shortly!
Hannah
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Class Action Lawsuit is the only way to get big corporations' attention now days. They will just ignore or never know about problems because lower to mid-level management will hide it to keep the profits up and complaints down. So, they can keep getting performance raises and bonus.
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Dodge Cares. I'm on my third set of manifold bolts and once again, they broke. I'm not worried about my privacy so we don't need to do this by private message. What are you and Dodge going to do to help fix my problem? Hannah, do you even know what a manifold bolt is? How about explaining why the manifold bolts are breaking and what Dodge is doing to fix the problem. 190,000 people have read this thread and are interested in your answer.
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Dodge Cares. I'm on my third set of manifold bolts and once again, they broke. I'm not worried about my privacy so we don't need to do this by private message. What are you and Dodge going to do to help fix my problem? Hannah, do you even know what a manifold bolt is? How about explaining why the manifold bolts are breaking and what Dodge is doing to fix the problem. 190,000 people have read this thread and are interested in your answer.
The problem is the manifold design. And just changing out the bolts only treats the symptom, not the cause. Shorty headers, good gaskets, and decent bolts, ends the problem permanently. Of course, dodge won't do it that way... at best, they will replace the bolts... again.... and you'll be right back here in a year or three.