Exhaust Manifold Leak

[RVTRKN]

This thread is long, so half way through it I just went to the last page. I just bought a used 1500 Bighorn and traded in my 3500 Cummins. while parked in front of my brothers, a carpet installer noticed my Ram and commented about the exhaust issue, and his was repaired several times under warranty. So doing my research after purchasing the Ram, I came across this thread. The reason I didn't read it all is the because of the same symptom and same response from the dealers, over and over again. My 2020 Ram 1500 4X4 5.7 Hemi (Not the eTorque version) has only 29K miles and sounds just fine, no ticking or odd noises, but it disturbs me to hear that FCA hasn't come up with a permanent fix for this. It seems like a set of headers are in my future. I did get a 7 year 75K Max care from FCA so costs will be minimal if I get the leaks. A video was posted early in this thread with the cracks shown after replacement, and they seem to crack in the same place. Is there any updates with the exhaust system, or does FCA careless about it? I had to go through 20K miles, after FCA issued a recall on my Cummins HO HPFP, waiting for the fix. That got me thinking if I sell my old 5ver, I won't need the 3500 anyway, and thought about a 1500 Hemi. OUT OF THE FRYING PAN, INTO THE FIRE.

 

[JF19Longhorn]

Pretty sure the Hemi's days are numbered, so RAM seems to not give 2 ****s about fixing the issue.

 

[RVTRKN]

I’ve heard about a new strait six, although they have their place in jeeps and work pickups, it’s not for me. I didn’t want the eTorque Hemi and it was a major reason for the 2020 Ram with the Hemi

 

[Triple X]

Add me to the list.
2021 1500 non e-torque 5.7 26,000 miles.
Both manifolds cracked.

 

[Neurobit]

It’s incredible that this is still an issue. Utterly mind blowing.

 

[Damion]

Mine is going in April 10 to have the passenger side fixed. I only have ticking for 45 seconds or so on cold startup. im within the 5/100 warranty so it'll be free and the dealer said they'd check the other side while they are at it. my truck is a '19 with 75,000kms on it.

I checked it the other day and could wiggle the rearmost manifold bolt by hand, so ive at least got a broken stud.

 

[Handycraftman]

In Russia, we can't change the unit every time, so we repair it The result is excellent

 

[Damion]

In Russia, we can't change the unit every time, so we repair it The result is excellent

Im thinking if mine crack after warranty, this is the route im gonna go.

 

[Cbty2050]

Im thinking if mine crack after warranty, this is the route im gonna go.

Replacement manifolds with all hardware are about $100

 

[Handycraftman]

Replacement manifolds with all hardware are about $100

Cheap in Russia, the price is $400 per 1pc

 

[Damion]

Truck went in today for the exhaust leak, 2 broken studs fixed and a manifold later its done. They said the other side still looked good

 

[joinerr2001]

I noticed rattle sound during cold start from the drivers side wheel well. The rattling lowered at operating temperature but I could still hear the rattle & whistle( exhaust fumes). So I scheduled a visit with my local dealer. Dealer said my exhaust manifold was cracked. He also stated that the bolts commonly break, but this time, the manifold was cracked?

The replacement is backordered until the 28th of April.

Has anyone else had this issue?

I currently have a cracked drivers side manifold, just ordered JBA shorty headers JBA1961S-3JS on my 2020 Ram. After seeing reviews of others seeing the same problem I didn't feel it would be logical to replace with OEM, also I have 44K miles so my warranty is out

 

[Phoon]

I currently have a cracked drivers side manifold, just ordered JBA shorty headers JBA1961S-3JS on my 2020 Ram. After seeing reviews of others seeing the same problem I didn't feel it would be logical to replace with OEM, also I have 44K miles so my warranty is out

Mine has 46 000 kms, the dealer repalced the studs and found both manifolds cracked, i was very annoyed as I thought they were replacing the manifolds the first time. After waiting a month for studs, now i have to wait another month for the manifolds to come in.

 

[Benning78]

I noticed rattle sound during cold start from the drivers side wheel well. The rattling lowered at operating temperature but I could still hear the rattle & whistle( exhaust fumes). So I scheduled a visit with my local dealer. Dealer said my exhaust manifold was cracked. He also stated that the bolts commonly break, but this time, the manifold was cracked?

The replacement is backordered until the 28th of April.

Has anyone else had this issue?

Yes dealing with this issue on my 2018 Ram.1500.
Left side manifold broke in the middle and they are telling me it could be up to.2 months till they get the part.
This has been the issue with Rams for long time.
Good thing I purchased Max protection from Mopar.
Good till 100k.

 

[Benning78]

Does anyone have good experience installing DOORMAN exhaust manifold brand that is to OEM specs.
I have seen them in comment sections on sites that sell them and think I might go with that brand.
Only issue it want be warranted repair despite the facts Ram dealers can't even get the OEM ****ty parts.
They should be able to allow the repair for free regardless since the part is exact specs but does not crack as Chrysler's do.

 

[Cbty2050]

Yes dealing with this issue on my 2018 Ram.1500.
Left side manifold broke in the middle and they are telling me it could be up to.2 months till they get the part.
This has been the issue with Rams for long time.
Good thing I purchased Max protection from Mopar.
Good till 100k.

A 2018 Ram 1500 is a little different than the 2019. The Dorman ones break bolts just like the OEM ones did.

 

[VegasRob55]

I currently have a cracked drivers side manifold, just ordered JBA shorty headers JBA1961S-3JS on my 2020 Ram. After seeing reviews of others seeing the same problem I didn't feel it would be logical to replace with OEM, also I have 44K miles so my warranty is out

Your manifolds are warrantied through the powertrain 60k/5-year plan.

 

[VegasRob55]

I recently got those afe headers. The only thing about those headers is on every cold start you will hear ticks, at first I though it was leaking but after many hrs of checking, smoke test, reinstalling, new gaskets etc It appears it is just how it sounds.

How are they holding up? What did you pay? I can't find them below $1050.

 

[VegasRob55]

Yup, That makes absolutely no sense to me…how is a front differential more power train than an exhaust manifold?

No way! I just had mine repaired twice under powertrain. 55k miles on my 19' Laramie.

 

[2019 PB]

Add me to the list. Passenger side replaced 18mths ago. Now both sides are cracked and being replaced at 25k miles on a 2019 Truck. I’m stunned that they haven’t solved this issue. Service manager at a small dealership I use said they do 3 per week. I found a dozen threads on it so it’s obviously a problem!

This is my 5th Ram. The first 4 were good. Occasionally stuff breaks on all vehicles. However, dead batteries, cracked rear window frame, infotainment head unit, and multiple exhaust manifolds Is unacceptable.

On the bright side, my 3rd brake light hasn’t leaked (yet) and I got a letter saying the warranty on it has been extended.