2019 RAM 1500 DT Rusty Oil Pan

[Stinger19]

I've seen a few posts regarding RAM owner's rusted oil pans. I've noticed that mine has a good amount of rust as well. I used a wire brush on it yesterday and brushed away thin layers of rusted metal. I was just going to paint it with Rustoleum, but now I'm thinking I might bring it to the dealer to see if it can be replaced under warranty. I have an extended Mopar warranty. Anyone have their replaced under warranty or out of pocket from the dealer? I imagine that it's not cheap considering the amount of labor to replace the pan.

 

[Jako]

Best wishes on bringing it to the dealer.

 

[Einstein376]

Mine was bad, so off to see the dealer. I have an extended warranty as well. I was told they will only replace the oil pan if the rust causes a leak. Great answer for the company using non-treated oil pans that started rusting on the lot.

I wire brushed it and painted it with POR-15. So far it is still holding oil….

Jim

 

[Cbty2050]

Rust is not covered by service contracts.

 

[Einstein376]

Rust not covered is true - however in 2019 Ram sold a number of trucks with oil pans that were never treated and have been rusting out as a result. The dealer told me once it starts to leak they can replace it under warranty.

 

[Stinger19]

Mine was bad, so off to see the dealer. I have an extended warranty as well. I was told they will only replace the oil pan if the rust causes a leak. Great answer for the company using non-treated oil pans that started rusting on the lot.

I wire brushed it and painted it with POR-15. So far it is still holding oil….

Jim

I just ordered some POR-15 and I'm going to do the same. Good idea.

 

[Cbty2050]

Rust not covered is true - however in 2019 Ram sold a number of trucks with oil pans that were never treated and have been rusting out as a result. The dealer told me once it starts to leak they can replace it under warranty.

I wonder if they would cover the one on my 2014 I just replaced? I have not seen any documentation on untreated pans being used. I have seen a lot of Hemi oil pans.

 

[mullinsjohn69]

Just got my truck I'll have to check it out but if it's rusty I'm just going to take it off and have it zinced and powder coated