Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi Tick Recalls: Worth Worrying?

Jan 15, 2021

In vehicles with a combustion engine, an exhaust manifold plays a vital role in collecting exhaust cases from the engine’s cylinders and funneling them safely away from the vehicle. Sadly, when exhaust manifolds (or the bolts holding them together) fail, harmful leaks and other issues can occur.

Are there any open recalls on the Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi tick?

This problem, which is reportedly caused by a bad exhaust manifold, does not have any formal recalls issued for it at the time of writing (September 2020). Still, the problem is well documented with online complaints and reviews.

Red 2021 Ram 1500 From Front Side In Motion

If you drive a Dodge RAM 1500 with a Hemi engine, keep an ear open for a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. You can also familiarize yourself with common causes of this noise (including bad exhaust manifold bolts) by checking out our summary of complaints below.

2011 Dodge RAM 1500: Broken Manifold Bolts Causing Engine “Tick”

NHTSA Complaint ID: 11321983

In this NHTSA complaint (filed April of 2020), the owner of a 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 claims an audible ticking noise coming from the engine. After having the vehicle inspected, it was discovered that the manifold bolts had broken, which was likely causing the ticking sound.

Because of the defective manifold bolts, the owner claims there was also an exhaust leak that created a dangerous situation while the Hemi engine was running.

2012 Dodge RAM 1500: Recurring Manifold Issues Causing Engine “Tick” and Other Problems

NHTSA Complaint ID: 11317189

Similar to the previous complaint, the owner of this 2012 Dodge RAM with the Hemi engine reported in March of 2020 that he or she was also noticing a ticking sound coming from the truck’s engine bay. This owner also mentions that the sound seems to lessen or stop after the engine has warmed up.

Did the owner have the truck inspected at a dealer? No, but they do believe these issues are related to the manifold bolts due to this being a recurring problem on RAM models with the Hemi engine.

2013 Dodge RAM 1500: Manifold Bolts, Engine “Tick,” and Rough Idling

NHTSA Complaint ID: 11321434

In this April 2020 complaint filed with the NHTSA, the owner of a 2013 Dodge RAM 1500 reports that the bolts holding the exhaust manifold to the engine block had broken on both sides. This led to a ticking sound coming from the engine bay while the vehicle was running, as well as rough idling and a dangerous exhaust leak.

The owner did not mention whether any repairs were made related to this issue.

Your Dodge RAM 1500 is Recalled: Now What?

You can check your vehicle for open recalls at any time by visiting the NHTSA recall page and entering your car’s 17-digit VIN. Any safety recalls affecting your vehicle specifically will be displayed for your reference.

Need to schedule a recall repair on your RAM 1500? Contact Dodge customer service at 1-800-423-6343. A repair covered under a safety recall will never cost you a penny out of pocket.

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Disappointed Ram Owner on October 13, 2022

Ram is junk - do not buy

2015 Ram with 130k miles. Manifold bolts have already snapped twice. Dealer fixed the first time (a little after 50k miles) by just replacing bolts, not manifold. Under warranty the first time. Now on my own. But here’s a list of other issues: 1) UConnect stereo replaced, wouldn’t connect. 2)Spent nearly 1 year getting a wind noise fixed. Turns out the bolts to the air recirculating vent are junk and needed to be longer. Kept hearing a high pitched whistling noise. 3) Transmission isn’t great and it’s a sealed unit with “million mile fluid”. That doesn’t last more than 100k miles without issues. 4) Coolant reservoir cap kept breaking, getting dust and dirt in my coolant 5) Weatherstripping peels off after a couple years 6)Windshield washer sprayers broke 7)Brake pad clips snapped. Shoved the pad on the rotor and wore the pad down horribly 8) No under hood light installed. Told that was “normal”. No repair. 9) Had to get transmission flashed multiple times. Wouldn’t touch transmission. Told me there was no problem. There was… I loved my 99 and 06 Ram trucks, both well over 100k miles with nothing but standard issues (water pump, starter, etc.). My 2015 is junk. Absolute junk. Fortunately most problems were fixed under warranty. However, I am having to fix a few bigger ones out of warranty. I will never buy another Ram. The quality is horrendous and clearly Ram is too cheap to fix known issues (exhaust manifold for one). I don’t trust this company anymore. Time to look at Toyota. My wife has a 2007 Tundra with nearly 300k miles and the biggest problem was a new starter. Runs like a champ and hauls horse trailers multiple times a year to different states.

Troy on September 29, 2022

2020 Ram Limited

I only have 28,467 miles on my 2020 Ram Limited. Sure enough I was hearing a ticking noise after returning from a family trip to Canada. II had a funny idea that it could Either broken bolts in the exhaust or cracked manifold. I could hear it more on the right side and I cut the left, so I took it to the dealer and Shernoff they said the right side was cracked and they had one in stock So the next day they changed it out and whenso the next day they changed it out and when I went to pick it up they said they had bad news. The other side was cracked as well. Unfortunately when trying to get the left side they said it was on back order and didn’t know whether it would be the next day or six months from now. The noise isUnfortunately when trying to get the left side they said it was on back order and didn’t know whether it would be the next day or six months from now. The noise is not as bad because obviously the right side was worse than the left. I guess in due time I hope to hear from the dealer. Glad I bought that extended warranty for $3600. I’m sure the manifolds were probably made in China! II wonder whats next! If anybody knows where I can get a left side exhaust manifold preferably factory please reach out to me. Troy. Hunter@me.com

Dave on May 20, 2023

2020 Ram Big Horn 3 manifolds and a transmission in 50k miles

Bought this this truck brand new. It sleeps in the garage easy driving very little towing from a 65 year old responsible driver. All service and maintenance have been performed by certified Ram dealers. My tough RAM can’t keep manifolds from cracking. Two right manifolds and one left so far. I am a long time dodge owner ths has had (from new) two Durangos that i beat to death and they never broke down and very few issues. Thankfully, i purchased the extended warranty. Very disappointed with this vehicle and with Ram. Look at all the manifold issues they are having, and no real solution. By the way at ~40k it needed a new transmission, slipping, Banging into gear and not up shifting. It took 4-5 services for the Ram dealer to figure out it needed a transmission. The truck is very comfortable, not bad looking, nice options but questionable longevity / durability. Unless this vehicle stars lasting without this type of repairs, I won’t buy another one.

Francis Gore on February 12, 2023

Exhaust manifold leak

My 2021 ram 1500 has two cracked manifolds with under 80,000 miles the first one happened at 58,000 miles the second one happened at 78,000 miles the warranty covered 60,000 miles so the first one was repaired for free although I told them the other one was probably bad too becausemy 2021 ram 1500 has two cracked manifolds with under 80,000 miles the first one happened at 58,000 miles the second one happened at 78,000 miles the warranty covered 60,000 miles so the first one was repaired for free although I told them the other one was probably bad too but they wouldn’t replace it so now I need another one that I have to pay for. I feel that should’ve but they wouldn’t replace it so now I need another one that I have to pay for. I feel that should’ve been a recall as others have had the same issue with this year and model truck.

James Summerlin on December 30, 2021

Owner of 2016 ram 1500, 5.7 hemi

Just started working with Mobile Dodge/Jeep on my truck with 65000 miles, taken very well care of. Am reading the above comments, and mine are similar. Right side ticking. They want to charge me $600+, for right manifold only. Said, bolts could jack up price. Very unhappy with service at company so far. They had my vehicle all day, and never received call from them until I reached out x4, with no reply, then finally placed complaint on facebook, which got a quick reply. Looks like a call-back should be done, but so far none done. Sometimes, it takes thousands of complaints before any action taken by car manufacturers. Will definitely keep my paperwork when/if they fix the issue. Right now, they say they cannot get the manifold. Told them to get aftermarket. Sounds like so many repairs going on with defects, that they are "sold out."

Dustin Ritter on May 17, 2023

‘21 Ram Is Junk

Bought a used ‘21 Ram 1500 BigHorn 4x4 with 24k miles. Beautiful truck. 3 weeks in ball joints squeak. In the shop 1 day. Now has 31k miles. Started with the ‘Hemi tick’. Drivers exhaust manifold has a 1/16 inch crack in the middle. In the shop 3 days. I previously had a 2010 Dodge Ram and the manifold bolts broke at 90k miles. Powertrain warranty covered it. No questions asked. I’m seeing multiple people who are having bolts or manifold cracking and Chrysler is fighting to fix under warranty!!??? I thought they had this issue resolved. Insane that they still have this problem and are declining to fix it. This is why I drove a ‘12 Tundra for 8 years. 260k miles and NEVER saw a service bay. Oil changes every 10k, tires and brake pads. That’s it!! Sad Ram just put lipstick on a pig

Michael on August 7, 2021

Bad manifold

I noticedshortly after buying my high mileage truck that the manifolds were both "bad" at oil changes it would occasionally stop. Later i had the passenger gasket replaced. The shield was bad. However the driver side has been a hit and miss problem. I went 7 months without any problems after 30 mileswithout a follow up oil change. Then put 5k of new parts on the under body,however do to p**s pour labor 4k of the work had to be re done. The parking brake adjustment of new components and cables being the last. After this the driver side manifold began to reveal a tick once again. A special lock on the manifold bolts may be the solution. In care for customers who rely heavily on their vehicle as much as I do, without the added stress of worrying what may be next to come.

David Fenton on November 27, 2022

Broken manifold bolts and crack

Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi 5.7L.2016. Initially had ticking and went to dealer. Broken bolts and there was a vehicle campaign for the repairs. The work was "completed." 2 years later, ticking again. A different Dodge dealer found right manifold problem and broken bolts. Almost $1000 to replace manifold, gasket, bolts, etc. I told them that the truck had been serviced for this problem prior. No real response about this other than if I want them to order the parts they would and schedule the repair and stick me with the bill. I'm thinking that the previous dealer only replaced and repaired the left side manifold before as it is now the right side which as the problem. I'm looking into a resolution and I plan to get nasty about this if it isn't resolved.

Warren on November 13, 2023

Dodge junk

I have a 2003 Ram 4 x4 with 78,000km. The engine had to be rebuilt at 40,000km because of bent push rods. Power steering rack at 60,000km and the cv joint and stub shaft at 75,000km. There was no warranty coverage even then Dodge admitted that there was an engine problem a month after it was purchased new. The truck has 78,000 km on it now and sometimes I think I should call the auto wrecker to pick it up. There isn’t even a scratch on the body so I hate to get rid of it but it’s nothing but a cash cow. FYI, it’s burnt oil ever since the did the engine rebuild. Stay away from Dodge garbage.They don’t stand up for their product.

Thor on October 21, 2021

Retired

Something to think about with the exhaust bolt breakage problem ...... The exhaust manifolds are warping badly. I considered new manifolds but I thought I'd only run into the problem again because new manifolds are "green" cast and therefore not "stress relieved". I took my existing manifolds to a machine shop to have them re-surfaced and now a year later it is all good. As a side note, when I pulled the manifolds and checked them with a straight edge, they were seriously warped in excess of .040" As far as I'm concerned, machining the old ones is the way to go.

Jordan on February 1, 2024

2016 RAM 1500 with tick

2016 RAM 1500 Big Horn with the 5.7L V8. Same problem described as everyone else. Ticking sound which is very noticeable on a cold start. Sounds like an old tractor engine. Brought the truck into Firestone to get a state inspection and they told me about the exhaust manifold problem. They were unable to fix it because the bolts were snapped off. I've now called three Dodge/RAM dealers and three different mechanics. They all immediately knew what I was talking about. Going to be about $1,800 to fix. Unreal that this isn't a recall.

James Hankins on September 22, 2023

I was told the ‘Hemi tick’ is normal. At 75,250 miles, told tuff luck, it was covered but now it’s not, by 250 +/- miles.

Not long after buying the truck, the “Hemi-tic” started. I was told it was all ok,and that nothing was wrong. The dealership blamed the noise on a. Old engine. It was actually broken exhaust manifold bolts causing the tick. The warranty conveniently expired at 75,000 miles. At 75,214 miles, I took my vehicle into the dealership for servicing, for which I asked again about the ‘tic’. Low a behold, they said that it’s out of warranty and the can fix it for$ 1,900! It’s magic, how that worked out.

Dan Shellhammer on October 23, 2022

2012 Ram exhaust leaks ticking

A real disappointment in Dodge. Had in to Carson Ram Jeep for regular service at close to 57,000 mi. Complained about ticking and was informed "both sides leaking" and will cost $2050 to fix"! My expensive extended warranty has run out. If Dodge won't support me, I'll just let it go and find an alternative for my next truck. This was to be my last (I'm 82 YO!) I've been a life-long Chrysler owner -'54 Dodge p/u, '56 Dodge P/U, '68 FuryIII, '70 Challenger, '94 Ram and now this '12 Ram is failing me!

Shellie Maynard on March 20, 2022

Ram Owner with Issues

Bought the 2014 truck in 2019 with 77,014 miles. Within the first week or two, it developed that famous "hemi tick". I was horrified, I am making $400 monthly payments and am not able to afford repair or be without my truck! This was the purpose for getting another vehicle in the first place. No wonder dealer threw keys at me and pretty much made the decision for me! I've complained and even asked an attorney in the lawsuit against Ford if they would look into this for us, no word yet.

San Diego on October 12, 2022

2019 Big Horn 5.7 hemi, 65k miles: Broken manifold bolts

Same story, noticed loud ticking at cold start, goes away after less than 1 minute. Started after Valvoline oil change, thought they screwed something up, went back and all checked normal. Took to dealer today, complained of ticking noise, service writer immediately noted potential broken manifold bolts. Confirmed, and will be replaced under warranty. But, exact replacements, no upgrade. So it will be certain to happen again. Time to walk away. Bummer, otherwise like the truck.

josef on January 14, 2022

2014 Hemi Tick

Purchased 2014 Big horn new from dealer. Two months in, the noise began. First time dealer fixed no charge. Then a year later same issue with the manifold Bolts... Luckily dealer again fixed no charge (had my truck in for water pump and a couple of recalls).. Ram/ Chrysler is aware and skirting the issue, which is terrible. I was very lucky when dealing with the dealership on this matter. Love the truck, has 200k miles. Though it may be time to return to Chevy...

Brad on February 22, 2023

2018 ram 1500 bighorn 5.7 50k

Snowmobile trip to Maine. Started on the wrong foot. Got situated in hotel. That night decided to order out. Started my truck and sounded like my truck lifters were bad all of a sudden. Dealership did oil change 3 days prior. Dealership informed me that my Ram would need a new manifold passenger side and 3 exhaust bolts broke off. I'm lucky to have powetrain warranty but now I don't want it back. What another 35-40k it's gunna do the same thing ?....

Leslie on June 22, 2021

2014

Broken manifold bolts, had it for years, with a 600.00 payment its kinda difficult to come up with another 600-1200 for repair. When dealership told me that's what I was hearing (2000.00 extended warranty had just expired) i thought maybe they should have caught it sooner, so now apparently im on the hook. Way too many manifold bolt complaints, id think after years of these issues, problem would be solved by this time. Feeling very discouraged ?

Bennie Barker on May 15, 2023

2014 Ram 1500

I bought a 2014 Ram Big Horn new in 2014; it has about 70,000 miles on it now and the exhaust bolts are breaking due to the exhaust manifold warping. There is NOT a recall on the inferior exhaust manifold and or inferior bolts used during manufacture. This can result in exhaust gasses getting into the passenger compartment and causing serious injury or death. Why hasn't there been a recall to rectify this potential life threatening issue?

Jason on September 3, 2022

Broken manifold bolts

2015 Ram with a Hemi engine. Both rear bolts on my passenger side exhaust manifold have broken off. I have 85,000 miles on my truck called Dodge and they said my warranty went out in 2020 even being under 100,000 miles and won’t correct the issue, they quoted me $800 to repair and said they do these all the time, yet no recall?????? If this is a known issue with thousands of their trucks how can this not be a recall?????? Total BS!

J.M. on March 20, 2023

Second Round of Busted Exhaust Manifold Bolts on one side

2016 Ram 1500 Limited. Right side exhaust manifold warped and broken bolts replaced at 30K miles. The replacement OEM manifold put on by the dealer warped and now at 130K three busted bolts on the same side and two more on the left. Bigger problem is that all three on the right broke off inside the engine housing. How can the manufacturer sell these in good faith with all of the evidence that shows that this is a real problem?

Bill Stewart on November 6, 2023

Manifolds on the hemi should be recalled

Not sure why they were not recalled, called complaints line last week and they said they were not aware of any issue, how much are they paid to say that! Son has one, on the third repair in 5 years, Another one next door on its second repair and thirdly, customer is on his fourth set. I know three people with them and three major issues as they cannot be inspected with exhaust leaks. But no issue according to Chrysler.

Norm on March 3, 2023

2019 Ram 5.7L Right Side tick

2019 5.7L Would not surprise me one day they do away with the Hemi. I’m disappointed in making a payment on a new vehicle and dealer is working on the engine that I definitely take care of to avoid these situations. I guess Hemi engineering has no pride and doesn’t care about reputation or job stability. I’m not going to raise my blood pressure over there stupidity but will never own another Hemi.

Chris H. on November 2, 2022

Exhaust manifold bolts

At 54000 miles I took my 1500 in for regular oil change.Tye next morning it was making a ticking sound.Dealer said it was exhaust manifold bolts on driver side.Again at 94000 the same thing.Dealer said passenger side manifold bolts.Now at 109000 I take it in for oil change next morning ticking noise.Take it back to dealer they say it’s driver side manifold exhaust bolts again.What is causing this?

Bryan Judd on June 14, 2022

Bad manifolds and bolts

Same issue. 2015 Ram 1500 Hemi Laramie 4X4 78,000 miles. Started with a tick on cold startup. Would go away in a couple minutes. Then tick was always noticeable under throttle. Dealer said several bolts were broken. Once they took the manifolds off they found some areas around the flanges were rusted. This will be a $2000 repair for new manifolds and bolts. Next truck will be a Chevy. Why no recall?

Randy on September 30, 2021

2014 dodge ram 5.7 hemi

My truck also exhaust leak and goes away after the engine warns up. Had 4 exhaust manifold bolts rusted off.They say broken but really they were to light of bolts, they had rusted off at the head. Right side first and dealer replaced manifold and heavier bolts and gasket. $1000. Now left side having same isuues. Now just new bolts and gasket. $200. Not the manifold. Got 300000 miles on pickup.

Stan Wright on October 15, 2021

Swright429@yahoo.com

2007 Ram 1500 Rumblebee RWD. Same concerns with broken bolts. I am a former certified Chrysler Technician with over 25 years of experience and have replaced dozens of those broken bolts and warped manifolds. Unable to to the tasks anymore the going rate in Indianapolis is $1000.00 per side plus parts and hope there's enough to grab a hold of and twist out. I have 210000 miles on my truck.

Dusty on May 3, 2023

Broken manifold bolts

The passenger side manifold bolts were replaced under warranty in my 2017 Ram 1500 sport at around 50k. Sure enough the ticking started again just over 100k on the drivers side. Obviously out of warranty and the dealer wants $1200 to replace them. Otherwise it has been a great truck but this needs to be a recall. This was my second Ram but I think it’s time to go another route.

Steve Pell on March 11, 2023

2015 dodge ram is a lemon!

I have the same problem exhaust bolts breaking on my third transmission needs another one buy now out of warranty I have also had to replace the water pump and fan clutch.I just reached 117000.miles never had so many problems with a truck and I have been thru many. Truly a lemon but i'm not the original ownerso I cant enforce it purchased it at 24000.

Ron M. on April 2, 2022

Whe@shaw.ca

2014 RAM 1500 Sport I'm here in Canada. Hard to understand why the manufacturer will not deal with this. They use stainless steel bolts that do not handle the heat. Take your vehicle to a muffler shop not the dealer. They fix these trucks all the time - especially Dodge and Ford. You will not have an issue again. They don't use stainless bolts.

Bobby on June 29, 2022

Dodge hemi 1500 year 2016

Why are the boats breaking in the exhaust manifold and there's no recallSeems like with the thousands of trucks that it's happening to there would be some kind of recall yall need to make this right it'd yells problem and we are stuck with it cheap a*s just fix our trucks that cost 60000 it should be covered no well let me look s**t

JeffreyHaines on May 28, 2023

Dodge BigHorn quad cab

25,000 miles manifold gasket gone bad, they replaced it and said my left side went bad. This is gotta be a recall everybody I know that has Dodgers from 2022 and young oldthey replaced it and said my left side went bad. This is got to be a recall everybody I know that has dodges from 2022 and older are having the same issues

Terry Murphy on March 25, 2023

2019 Bighorn 1500

My truck only has about 45,000 miles, but it will lose its power train warranty in June. Waiting on the local dealership to get the right side manifold due to a crack, but they said that when the right side goes, the left side isn’t far behind. I am sure it will go right after my warranty ends. This needs to be a recall.

David J Alvarez on October 4, 2021

Jonas.alvarez8892@gmail.com

My 2016 Dodge ram hemi 1500 started ticking at about 62, 700 MI. Was told that it was the famous hemi-ticking. The exhaust manifold bolts had snapped causing the vehicle to Express a loud ticking noise! Very common in these vehicles and would not recommend buying one! I'm very upset and disappointed with Chrysler Dodge.

Frank medeiros on October 31, 2021

I bought the 2014 big horn for the horse power n torque

But nothing but problems,from busted manifolds bolts, to cam shaft n lifters, dealer says you need new engine , after the warranty ran out now I’m stuck with a truck that don’t run ,after paying28,000 , now they want 6,000 to replace engine ,should have got a Chevy or Ford, I’ll never get a dodge again….

James R. on March 11, 2024

Manifolds cracked in my 2020 dodge ram

I have A crack in my 2020 dodge ram Laramie sport. Was told at the dealer this is a known problem but no recalls have been done. I was told that they are changing the engine because of this problem. It’s going to cost $1013 to fix my problem. I’m so upset because I have been a Dodge Ram fan for sometime.

Jonathan on January 8, 2022

Manifold breaks

I’m running into a manifold problem but it’s not the bolts. It’s the manifold cracking in the middle all the way around them. I recently changed them in September and here it is January and the same thing happened again. And of course I have to change the bolts again. This is getting out of hand.

John Dizon on July 25, 2023

Hemi Tick Warrantied? HA!

Why do you think they break? For such a reason as warped headers designed and tested by Ram? Let alone ANY other machine that gets broken bolts from warped headers. How much money do you think they'd make if they designed it without such a ridiculously effective stimulator for the automotive industry.

Robert on January 13, 2023

2020 ram 1500 big horn total junk

This has been the worse vehicle i have ever owned. Totally unreliable and ram does not stand behind their product. I have been stranded multiple times on the side of the road. It has been in the dealership for a total of 6 weeks already and is there again right now for broken exhaust bolts.

Jason Taylor on October 18, 2021

2012 Dodge hemi

I had a ticking noise they had to take both sides of the exhaust manifold off four bolts on both sides were broke they went to take some out and broke more it cost me $1,000 to get that job done at a dealership this should be a recall too many people is experiencing problems with this issue

Steve on March 20, 2023

This truck sucks 2015 Ram

On my third transmission at around 80000.miles needs another but they won't do it.Now the manifold bolts are breaking off on both sides.Dealer wants 1700.Also recently replaced the fan clutch and water pump this truck is a lemon.Always had good luck with Fords.I'll never get another Dodge!!

Dennis on April 2, 2022

Upset Dodge Ram owner

Have a 2012 1500 Hemi and had Exhaust Manifold bolts replaced on both sides in 2017, again on right side in 2020 and on left side in 2021 and now again in 2022 on right side! You think they would cover us somehow for this kind of c**p or figure something out. Or are they set up to fail??

jeffrey stewart on March 29, 2023

Exhaust manifold warped and snapped bolts

Same issue on my 2017...warped and snapped bolt...spewing untreated exhaust into the atmosphere and into the passenger compartment... Lodged a complaint with NTSB and Dodge...when will dodge start standing behind their product ? This is ridiculous. 2000.00 dollar repair at Dodge dealer

Kyle D Omaha Ne on July 17, 2023

2013 Ram 5.7 sport

I do have the Sam issue with my exhaust leaking. I have been told by numerous mechanics and people that Ram is notorious for this issue. The bolts rust and break easily! Ram needs a recall on this to fix the issue and make it rite for us! Way to many trucks that have this same issue!

Tom V on October 25, 2023

2017 Dodge Ram Manifold knock

According to my mechanic manifold knock is common to Dodge Ram 1500 P/U trucks so why has there been no recall. An exhaust manifold leak seems like a safety hazard to the occupants who are exposed to exhaust gases. While I’m at it I don’t like the rotary shift knob system.

Steven D Luck on January 14, 2022

Stevenluck6060@yahoo.com

2020 Ram 1500 Hemi. I have the same ticking. Its been at the dealer for other services and they either ignored it or didn't want tp repair it under warranty. I also have a problem with odometer readings. It is off 2.3 miles per hundred driven ( over actual mileage)

Bryan J from Wilm Del. on April 25, 2022

2019 Hemi ticking noise.

3 year 36,000 warranty just expired, 25,000 on well maintained 1500, dealer said that if it is the exhaust manifold then it would be covered under the major drive train 5 year 50,000, taking it in for evaluation, seems like a systemic problem, should be a recall.

mike on February 1, 2023

Broken manifold bolts

I bought my 2014 ram 1500 crew cab new and the manifold bolts were broke within the first month i owned it ,the dealer said it was ok but it wasn't should this have been cover under the warranty. Now both sides are broke and and they want 1500.00 to fix it.

Robert on February 1, 2023

Why not recall manifold bolt

2016 ram 1500 5.7 hemi 83479 miles passenger and driver side bolts broke off. Why thy not recalling them paying $130 an hour to get them tapped and died pray manifolds not cracked or warp due to cheap factory manifold boltd. Multiple complaints RECALL THEM

Kieten Carter on January 22, 2022

Kieten@att.net

Broken manifold bolts on my 2015 ramp truck sounds like the vales are bad but its the bolts making that ticket sound they want fix it they know about all the truck haveing that same problem but you know how companys are you buy it and now its your problem

Eric Schultz on November 3, 2022

What a joke, where’s the recall?

I have 5 friends (and me)with Rams from 2014 to 2020. Every one of them have the exhaust leak. Don’t get how this isn’t a recall. My tailgate has a recall for a possible bad latch but burning up my valves is ok. Dealer said it’s 1800 each side. Wtf.

Ron on February 2, 2022

2017 Hemi

2017 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi -- Ticking sound is heard until the engine warms up, took to dealership and they said several of the exhaust manifold bolts have broken on both sides. The gaskets and bolts have been replaced at a cost of $2400! Not happy.

Aaron on June 2, 2022

2020 Ram Laramie 1500

I bought this truck new it has 41000 miles on it and it has Cracked manifolds now , I am very disappointed with Dodge , They are replacing the Manifolds under factory warranty. But the factor warranty runs out at 60000 miles no guarantee after that.

Dylan H on June 21, 2023

2017 ram

Bolts busted passenger side 50,000 miles. Now driver said busted at 90,000 miles. This is a great truck ruined by simple problem. Ram should step up and take ownership it's apparent this is a repeating issue. Bad design on ram. Won't buy another

Lonnie Burnside on September 28, 2021

2020 Ram 1500

I have what sounds like a leak in the exhaust manifold ( Donut ) on passenger side on My 2020 Ram 1500 4X4 . Called dealer they said it's probably a cracked manifold. Seems Like this is a systemic issue they should have addressed a long time ago

Jacquelyn N. Griffin-Hammonds on September 16, 2022

2012 Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi 5.7 Laramie

Purchased the above in 2019 and it ran quietly until four months ago. It is now ticking and cutting off. The coil 8 was replaced and it continue to cut off at will. I called a Dodge dealership and I have to wait until 03 October 2022.

Jerry calvert on February 26, 2022

2011 Ram 1500 exhaust manifold leak on 5.7

Exhaust leak on 5.7 Dodge Ram 1500 year 2011. Had it checked out at dealer where i bought it. And tgey said it was not bad enough to fix yet. But tgey also tokd me it would cost 1900 dollors to fix. There should be a recall on this.

Chip Rust on July 24, 2022

Junk exhaust manifold bolts and manifold

Junk exhaust manifold bolts and manifold II have a 2011 lariat longhorn That’s top-of-the-line same here me as others 57 with junk exhaust manifold and Chrysler won’t do a thing about it same problem on a 2020 complete junk

mark on March 23, 2022

Exhaust leak

2011 ram 1500. Noticed a ticking sound coming from the motor, had a mechanic briefly check it out, was told it could be a small crack in the manifold or bolts. Ticking sound when motor is cold and goes away after about 30 sec.

russwagner3@icloud.com on August 12, 2022

2015 Ram Sport 1500 5.7 Hemi engine tick

I bought my 2015 Ram a little over 6 yrs. Ago and in 2019 I had both manifolds and bolts replaced at a dealership under my Alpha after market warranty!! Here it is not even 3-yrs later and the tick is back worse than ever!!

Paul Robinson on January 6, 2023

Tick Tick Tick

I just got my truck back from recall repairs and was told about the defective manifold screws. It will take a full day to repair at the dealer for $1400.00. This needs to be a recall item covered by the dealer asap.

Gordon on October 29, 2021

2016 Ram 1500

Ticking on hemi, right side. Dealer tells me broken manifold bolts. Around $800 to fix! Had extended warranty, not covered due to broken bolts. Yes very disappointed with Dodge, considering this is a known problem.

Todd on December 28, 2021

Warped Manifold and broken bolts

2018 Dodge Ram low mileage, well maintained. Had a warped manifold and 2 broken bolts, Just over the warranty dodge would not replace it knowing very well this is not my issue. Dealer even tried for us.

Murray on May 5, 2022

Ram sounds like a tractor

2 broken bolts on passenger side, two bolts totally seized in ! Tryin to do myself , jus brutal !!! Don’t think I’ll ever get er fixed properly grrrr 😡 230,000 km 2016 Ram 1500 Ontario Canada

Danny Reese on July 14, 2021

2013 Ram 1500

Broken manifold bolts, had a ticking coming from the engine. Service shop said bolts to the manifold were broken.Warranty is out, so a $700.00 out of pocket fix!!! NOT GOOD DODGE, VERY UNHAPPY...

Fred-Atl on January 23, 2023

Manifold leak

Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi 5.7L.Had a leak on the passenger side at 28k miles and now the driver side has a leak at 48k. Seriously, thinking about trading it in since I am still under warranty.

Ryan Birnbaum on September 9, 2021

2017 bighorn , but more like big POS.

67,000 miles and adding to the list of many things wrong. Exhasut manifold bolts busted on drinkers side of the truck. My first and last ram I will ever own!

Will on January 28, 2022

Leak

Same issue. Truck was perfect when I got it September in Indiana. I moved to Florida in November and suddenly this happened a few months after living here.

mike mckeever on December 30, 2021

Mikemckeever3@gmail.com

Replaced bolts on right and left side myself on my 2012 1500. A recall is a safety issue which these bolt are not..chevy and ford have their issue as well

Robert Scott on February 5, 2024

2020 RAM 1500 Big Horn - Hemi Tick

Vehicle had Cyl 7 failure at 89,000 miles... Dealer wanted 12000 for new engine (no rebuilds) Mechanic wants 4500 for a rebuild (w/ 2-year warranty)

Christopher wilson on January 2, 2022

Cwilson375@gmail.com

2015 ram 1500 had manifold bolts snap and replaced at around 90,000 miles...... Now dealing with the same issue a few years later at 150,000 miles.

Harry Sheffield on November 7, 2023

Manifold bolts break multiple times

2017 Ram has had the exhaust manifold bolts break 3 times within 6 years. Luckily I have extended warranty that covers this

James Swenson on August 22, 2022

Engine Tick

Developed the famous tick on the passenger side. Told by dealer service rep it would cost 2000 to fix. Time to buy a Ford!

Barry Buchanan on August 27, 2021

Owner 2014 ram

Just visited dealer for recall an was informed that the exhaust manifold had broken bolts and required $900+ to repair

Lauren on November 26, 2021

Ticking Hemi should be recalled

My problem sounds like the same problem lots of people are having here, this is disgraceful. It should be recalled…

W, Jensen on February 22, 2023

2016 dodge ram

Same problem with bolts . Why are how do we get a recall going on this problem? Seems all the hemi are doing this .

amanda on May 16, 2022

2017 ram 5.7 hemi

I have had my truck 5 years and have had the bolts replaced 4 times going in for the 5, 3 times on the left side

Allen miller on August 11, 2021

2014 Ram Tradesman

Hemi ticking. Mechanic says 4 bolts were broke off and this is very common. 1000 dollars to fix it

Tim on December 1, 2022

Cracked exhaust manifold

Just replaced passenger side and now driver side failed. No recall yet! I am no longer a Ram fan!!

Steve W on August 3, 2023

2021 RAM 1500 5.7L Cracked Manifold

8900 miles, going in for surgery to replace cracked right manifold.

Steve on December 8, 2021

2012 Hemi

Just had my passage side bolts and gasket replaced.

Danielle S

Danielle S. is a writer with more than 10 years of experience covering the automotive industry. She lives in Indiana ("The Crossroads of America") but enjoys road-tripping around the country whenever she gets the chance.