Ram 1500 Hurricane Lawsuit Cites Trouble at Just 1,200 Miles

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Ram 1500 Hurricane Lawsuit Cites Trouble at Just 1,200 Miles

The Hurricane twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine was first introduced by Stellantis in the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs for the 2023 model year. The 3.0-liter engine provides buyers with a powerful alternative to thirsty V8s, and it soon found its way into the popular Ram 1500 pickup. But the refined mill is now the subject of a new lawsuit, with some owners alleging that these engines fail prematurely at low miles. Here’s a detailed look at what these Ram owners claim.

Hurricane Engine Lawsuit

The class action lawsuit pertains to 2025 Ram 1500 models. This was the first model year where the Hurricane inline-six engine was introduced, temporarily replacing the Hemi V8 in the 1500 lineup (Ram has since reintroduced the Hemi V8). According to the lawsuit, shared by Car Complaints, some Ram 1500 owners complain of illuminated check engine lights, a loss of power, repeated diagnostic trouble codes, misfires, and stalling. Engine control modules and/or powertrain control modules are allegedly defective on these pickups.

Charlene Norberg, one of the plaintiffs from Wisconsin, bought a new 2025 Ram 1500 in August 2024. She experienced multiple faults between 2025 and 2026, including stalling, battery drain issues, overheating, and the truck entering limp mode. It is not known what Norberg’s mileage was at the time of these failures. Tim Craig, another plaintiff from Florida, purchased a new 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel in May 2025. At just 1,200 miles, he claims various dashboard lights illuminated and that all safety features were disabled. A month of testing by the dealer followed, but the lawsuit states the problem wasn’t found and the brake booster was replaced.

The plaintiffs claim the pickups have lost their value due to Hurricane engine issues and that the automaker knew about the problems but concealed them from customers.

Related: Ram’s Twin-Turbo Six Beats the Legendary Hemi V8 in New Testing

Not The Only Hurricane Engine Complaints

While it’s difficult to gauge just how widespread Hurricane engine problems are, we did find a few customer complaints related to Ram 1500 and Jeep Wagoneer models experiencing stalling. These complaints were posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site, but only a few customers specifically mentioned their vehicle having the Hurricane engine; some of these complaints may be related to V8-equipped models.

In our reliability analysis of the Ram 1500, the pickup had the lowest score among several full-size pickups. Consumer Reports gave it a dismal reliability score of 5 out of 100, with the publication noting that some Hurricane-equipped models have experienced melting catalytic converters and coolant leaking into the intake, leading to extensive engine failure.

On the other hand, in this Reddit thread, quite a few owners reported that their Hurricane engines have been reliable so far. Many note that electrical gremlins are a more serious concern with Stellantis vehicles, not necessarily the i6’s mechanicals.

Related: Ram 1500 Tops A Brutal List Of New Pickup Reliability Losers

Autoblog’s Take

The Hurricane six-cylinder engine hasn’t been around for nearly as long as the classic Hemi V8, so it’s quite early to make a call regarding its long-term reliability. However, it’s clearly a more complex design than the old-school V8, so there are more potential pitfalls as the miles pile up. The Consumer Reports reliability rating for the Ram 1500 is very concerning, though, as are the Hurricane-specific engine failures. Given how widely this mill is used by Stellantis, the automaker would be wise to address any fundamental flaws now, rather than end up with the possibility of mass engine failures as these vehicles age.

Related: Jeep Vs. Ram Reliability: The Results Aren’t Pretty

This story was originally published September 14, 2026 at 8:45 AM.