2026 Etorque Issues

[Albino3006]

Hey all!
So just bought a 2026 1500 w/ the Hemi Etorque on 1/24/26. Well a week later the battery light shines like a new penny and long story short, it leaves me stranded on the side of the road on the way to the dealership. Voltage went from 11.5 down to 8.8 within about 5-6 miles. Get it to the dealer via tow truck and find out that the MGU has already gone out at 661 miles. Luckily for me they already had 4 on order but only received 2 by Wednesday of the week I dropped off. They replaced it the next day and i was able to pick it up this past Friday.

My question to the forum group; Has any one had this done at less than 1k miles? and if so, what is your voltage reading now? On remote start, mine only goes up to 13.1 and on button start it will fire up to 14.1-14.3 but then go down to around 12.9-13.1 after about 10 minutes. It will still hover around that while I'm driving. I drive 30 miles one way to work and when I get to work, it will be around 12.7-13.0v on the dash readout.

What are y'all's normal voltage readouts y'all see? With and without an MGU replacement

 

[markabby]

can't help you out, but, from what i'm reading in the forum, i'll do my best to stay away from e-torque whenever i purchase a new truck. Besides, the batteries alone are way too expensive.

 

[Albino3006]

can't help you out, but, from what i'm reading in the forum, i'll do my best to stay away from e-torque whenever i purchase a new truck. Besides, the batteries alone are way too expensive.

I had 2 2019 1500s. One with and one without the etorque. The one with it, I sold it at 100k miles without any issues with the MGU. Maybe something has changed with the MGU design??

I've heard that Stellantis really went cheap on the new batteries they put in the 1500s, so maybe that is part of the issue as well? Maybe the battery got damaged a bit when it hit 8v before i could pull over and shut it down.

 

[TradesmanGuy]

I am surprised that the dealer did not further investigate your eTorque system. When my truck is running I'm seeing 14.4V (reading in the cab, and measured at the battery terminals) telling me that all is working as expected. With yours at 12.9 to 13.1, and down to as low as 12.7V, you are barely replacing the energy you are consuming. I'd be back at the dealer demanding they find out what exactly is going on.

 

[Albino3006]

I am surprised that the dealer did not further investigate your eTorque system. When my truck is running I'm seeing 14.4V (reading in the cab, and measured at the battery terminals) telling me that all is working as expected. With yours at 12.9 to 13.1, and down to as low as 12.7V, you are barely replacing the energy you are consuming. I'd be back at the dealer demanding they find out what exactly is going on.

I'll be calling the dealer later today for sure. I have read that the hemi w/ etorque (and maybe the v6 as well, not sure) has this "smart charging technology" that only charges the battery when it's needed, as to prevent overcharging that can happen with a standard alternator (albeit on rare occasions of course).

I really hope this is the case and that the new norm is to be around 12.7-12.8 sitting still at a light or what-have you, and 12.9+ when driving. I really love the truck outside of the worry with the battery/etorque right now.

 

[TradesmanGuy]

I'll be calling the dealer later today for sure. I have read that the hemi w/ etorque (and maybe the v6 as well, not sure) has this "smart charging technology" that only charges the battery when it's needed, as to prevent overcharging that can happen with a standard alternator (albeit on rare occasions of course).

I really hope this is the case and that the new norm is to be around 12.7-12.8 sitting still at a light or what-have you, and 12.9+ when driving. I really love the truck outside of the worry with the battery/etorque right now.

I had battery concerns with my new truck, which turns out were me just worrying for no reason. I would put a trickle/maintainer on the truck's battery and once it turned green, was fully charged I did check the voltage with a meter and inside the cab. 14.4V when running.

 

[Burla]

You had two rams one with eTorque, and you never came to any RAM forum til now? If you had, you would at least know about the issues with eTorque, a significant number of these fails renders the truck useless with no fix in sight, despite the majority who love it. Maybe a new battery fixes it, maybe not, but learn about your local lemon law process, usually 4 attempts to fix or 30 days in the shop, and if it is your e-torque you can bank it will be thirty days right out of the gate. Lemon law lawyers get a small % and the owner is made whole. Not much more to say, GL with it, don't take an ounce of cr@p from stellantis.

 

[Albino3006]

You had two rams one with eTorque, and you never came to any RAM forum til now? If you had, you would at least know about the issues with eTorque, a significant number of these fails renders the truck useless with no fix in sight, despite the majority who love it. Maybe a new battery fixes it, maybe not, but learn about your local lemon law process, usually 4 attempts to fix or 30 days in the shop, and if it is your e-torque you can bank it will be thirty days right out of the gate. Lemon law lawyers get a small % and the owner is made whole. Not much more to say, GL with it, don't take an ounce of cr@p from stellantis.

Never had an issue with any of the other 2 I owned, so didnt figure I needed to be on the forums honestly. I'm aware of lemon law, had to use it on my '21 Gladiator with the axle seal issues, and also got $3k from Jeep when it was all settled as well.

In my original post, I did mention that I got my truck back about 7 days after I took it to the dealership. I also had a loaner right off the new lot, not sure if that had anything to do with the expeditiousness of the dealer fixing my truck or not. I will be watching the volt gauge closely and I have a friend who runs the local Advance Auto, so getting a good 850+ CCA battery shouldn't be a problem if the stock battery has in fact been damaged by the MGU failing so early on.

 

[Burla]

The original MGU might have never worked, I don't know how long a new battery would last with no charge from MGU or alt, but 600 miles sounds about right. Especially since it is a large battery yes?

 

[Albino3006]

Correct. I hear they are H7 batteries which are pretty large from what I understand. I haven't checked the CCA on the stock battery, but I'm assuming it would be around 750??

I agree, the original probably never worked from the get go.

 

[mikeru]

I'll be calling the dealer later today for sure. I have read that the hemi w/ etorque (and maybe the v6 as well, not sure) has this "smart charging technology" that only charges the battery when it's needed, as to prevent overcharging that can happen with a standard alternator (albeit on rare occasions of course).

I really hope this is the case and that the new norm is to be around 12.7-12.8 sitting still at a light or what-have you, and 12.9+ when driving. I really love the truck outside of the worry with the battery/etorque right now.

This is what I've read as well. The Hemi and Pentastar engines use different etorque systems. So I wouldn't compare the behavior of them. It could cause you to chase something that's not a problem.

Never had an issue with any of the other 2 I owned, so didnt figure I needed to be on the forums honestly. I'm aware of lemon law, had to use it on my '21 Gladiator with the axle seal issues, and also got $3k from Jeep when it was all settled as well.

In my original post, I did mention that I got my truck back about 7 days after I took it to the dealership. I also had a loaner right off the new lot, not sure if that had anything to do with the expeditiousness of the dealer fixing my truck or not. I will be watching the volt gauge closely and I have a friend who runs the local Advance Auto, so getting a good 850+ CCA battery shouldn't be a problem if the stock battery has in fact been damaged by the MGU failing so early on.

You seem to be the exception, at least as far as forum members who have posted about having etorque issues. Most people who have posted their problems have had to wait weeks or even months for a replacement MGU.

 

[Burla]

h7 is the original 5.7 battery, I do not believe that is the e torque, but don't know for sure. I actually don't think you would get 600 miles from an h7 with no charge.

 

[TradesmanGuy]

Yes, get an H8. You'll get about 900cca or more. Look at your battery tray. If there is extra room lengthwise your Truck will fit the larger battery. Cost difference is minimal.

 

[TradesmanGuy]

Correct. I hear they are H7 batteries which are pretty large from what I understand. I haven't checked the CCA on the stock battery, but I'm assuming it would be around 750??

I agree, the original probably never worked from the get go.

Most Autoparts stores will test your battery for free.

 

[Mojo88]

I am surprised that the dealer did not further investigate your eTorque system. ......

You had two rams one with eTorque, ..........

Haha, these are the first times I've seen "eTorque" with proper letter case.

You two guys get the awards!

 

[Dhall0]

Hey all!
So just bought a 2026 1500 w/ the Hemi Etorque on 1/24/26. Well a week later the battery light shines like a new penny and long story short, it leaves me stranded on the side of the road on the way to the dealership. Voltage went from 11.5 down to 8.8 within about 5-6 miles. Get it to the dealer via tow truck and find out that the MGU has already gone out at 661 miles. Luckily for me they already had 4 on order but only received 2 by Wednesday of the week I dropped off. They replaced it the next day and i was able to pick it up this past Friday.

My question to the forum group; Has any one had this done at less than 1k miles? and if so, what is your voltage reading now? On remote start, mine only goes up to 13.1 and on button start it will fire up to 14.1-14.3 but then go down to around 12.9-13.1 after about 10 minutes. It will still hover around that while I'm driving. I drive 30 miles one way to work and when I get to work, it will be around 12.7-13.0v on the dash readout.

What are y'all's normal voltage readouts y'all see? With and without an MGU replacement

I have a 2020 with 104k miles and my truck has been at Ram Dealership since Thanksgiving week waiting on the new MGU. I get weekly calls from Stallantis and every week it’s the same thing, “ Hi I’m calling you about your Case. We don’t have an update this week. I’m sorry.” Almost 3 months without my truck…

 

[TradesmanGuy]

I have a 2020 with 104k miles and my truck has been at Ram Dealership since Thanksgiving week waiting on the new MGU. I get weekly calls from Stallantis and every week it’s the same thing, “ Hi I’m calling you about your Case. We don’t have an update this week. I’m sorry.” Almost 3 months without my truck…

F'That. They are the same (mostly) since 2019, so 7 years of production. Pull one off the assembly line. Take care of the customers that have already made the purchase, not those that might buy one being assembled. It's like they are giving you the big middle finger.

 

[Burla]

I have a 2020 with 104k miles and my truck has been at Ram Dealership since Thanksgiving week waiting on the new MGU. I get weekly calls from Stallantis and every week it’s the same thing, “ Hi I’m calling you about your Case. We don’t have an update this week. I’m sorry.” Almost 3 months without my truck…

is this even under warranty anymore?

 

[Dhall0]

Not mine. $2,299.

 

[Albino3006]

Small little update:

Got in the truck to go home yesterday and by the end of the day with running errands, voltage got as low as 12.5v but didnt dip any lower. Got in the truck this morning and it eventually went up to 14.3v and hovered around 14.1-14.3v all the way to work (30 miles, mostly interstate). Had a meeting to get to a little while ago and noticed that it's now around 13.8-14.0v depending on driving or sitting still.

The only summation that makes sense to me is: The fancy "smart charging system" that the eTorque provides will let the battery get down to 12.5v or so, then allow a full charge to take place and send it back up to 14+v.

I did have the battery tested yesterday afternoon and it actually read out 1060CCA from the 730CCA battery that is in the truck