2023 Ram 1500 Etorque problem

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"What's one man's meat is another man's poison "

 

[Real mechanis]

What exactly are you hoping to make future buyers aware of? Issues come up with new vehicles, that's what the warranty is for. There were some failures with the 48v battery system on 2019 models, which is kind of expected with a new design. But that doesn't mean failures won't happen with any system. These are very complex vehicles. Outlier failures will happen. Again, that's what the warranty is for. Ram isn't producing any more 1500's without etorque so if a buyer wants to avoid the system they'll have to buy another brand. I get it, having something fail on a new vehicle sucks. And it seems like you're venting out of frustration. But your truck will get fixed under warranty. And the chances that something else goes bad in the near future are actually very low.

Could you be more wrong? E Torque is an option on the 5.7L and it’s extra.

 

[DanAR]

Not on 23 and 24 RAM 1500 models. It’s standard with the Hemi - (not sure on the 6). It may be an option on some Classic (Gen4) models with the 5.7.

 

[mikeru]

Could you be more wrong? E Torque is an option on the 5.7L and it’s extra.

You might want to fact check yourself. Etorque was an option on 2019 thru 2022 models, and did cost extra on 2019 and 2020 models, but starting with 2021 and up there was no extra charge for it. Starting in 2023 you can't get a Hemi without it unless you move up to a 2500.

 

[LarryB]

Hi all,
Some of you may have experienced the issue I’m about to bring up, but I also wanted to get this out so future buyers are aware.
I just bought a new ‘23 1500 with the 5.7 Etorque. Check engine light came on and now it (battery) isn’t charging. Voltage just keeps going down. I’m still waiting on the dealer to come get it. Only 2,000 miles on it! I don’t know yet but I’m guessing the generator is faulty.

Thanks
Ryan R

My 2023 Ram 1500 v6 is experiencing electrical issues, battery Guage goes nuts...and the truck will throw itself into park and it applies the electronic brake (parking brake). It's already had the alternator/generator replaced a month ago. It's back to doing the same thing again.

 

[DanAR]

Ugh, let us know what they find. I’ve had problems with my parking brake having a mind of its own. But no electrical issues I’m aware of.

 

[DB Cooper]

Hi all,
Some of you may have experienced the issue I’m about to bring up, but I also wanted to get this out so future buyers are aware.
I just bought a new ‘23 1500 with the 5.7 Etorque. Check engine light came on and now it (battery) isn’t charging. Voltage just keeps going down. I’m still waiting on the dealer to come get it. Only 2,000 miles on it! I don’t know yet but I’m guessing the generator is faulty.

Thanks
Ryan R

I had this happen, the red terminal wire on the battery was loose.

 

[clay282]

My 2023 Ram 1500 v6 is experiencing electrical issues, battery Guage goes nuts...and the truck will throw itself into park and it applies the electronic brake (parking brake). It's already had the alternator/generator replaced a month ago. It's back to doing the same thing again.

They build these with cheap lead acid batteries. When they start to die, which happens often because of the heavy loads, they have power fluctuations and cause glitches. Sadly, if they replace it under warranty, it will be with another lead acid battery that will also live a short life. The more electronics, the bigger the load, the faster they die. If you plan on keeping it for a long time, get an AGM battery, pop the plug to put in the bigger sized H8 and be done.

 

[TerraNewf]

I had the option of e-torque when I ordered my truck. I declined and also air suspension was deleted. Had air ride in my 2017 and it was a night mare.

 

[mikeru]

I had the option of e-torque when I ordered my truck. I declined and also air suspension was deleted. Had air ride in my 2017 and it was a night mare.

I agree that the air suspension was troublesome in 4th gens. But this is a 5th gen forum. Air suspension problems are rare on this generation 1500. Not saying people haven't had issues with it, but reports of issues with it are pretty rare in the Ram forums I regularly go to. The air suspension on our 2020 Limited has been flawless through four winters. It's certain that the system will fail eventually, but the redesigned system on 5th gens seems to be pretty solid.

Except for the few new 2022's left on lots, the question of whether to get etorque or not is now pretty much relegated to the used truck market.