Lawsuit Claims Ram's Hurricane Turbo Six Engine Is DefectiveAutoGuide.comAvery AndersonMon, September 14, 2026 at 8:16 PM UTCAdd us on Googlelawsuit claims ram s hurricane turbo six engine is defectiveA proposed class action lawsuit filed against FCA US LLC alleges that the new 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-six engine in 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks suffers from severe electronic and mechanical defects.The complaint claims software and hardware flaws in the engine control module (ECM) and powertrain control module (PCM) cause trucks to stall unexpectedly, lose power at highway speeds, drain batteries, and experience power brake failures-sometimes with only a few hundred miles on the odometer.lawsuit claims ram s hurricane turbo six engine is defectiveHurricane Engine Failures and Stalling IncidentsAccording to Car Complaints, the lawsuit alleges that affected Ram 1500 trucks exhibit repeated check engine lights, engine misfires, hesitation, and abrupt loss of drive power. In several cases, vehicles entered "limp mode," significantly reducing engine output on public roads.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe filing highlights individual experiences from owners who faced recurring problems despite multiple visits to authorized dealerships:Wisconsin Owner: Charlene Norberg purchased a new 2025 Ram 1500 in August 2024. The truck stalled repeatedly during remote start routines, displaying a "shift to park start" message. After subsequent visits for unexplained battery drain, her truck suffered an engine overheating warning while driving on a highway, triggered limp mode, and lost air conditioning before being towed back to a dealership.Florida Owner: Tim Craig acquired a 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel in May 2025. At roughly 1,200 miles, the dashboard illuminated warnings indicating all onboard safety systems were disabled. Dealership technicians kept the truck for over a month for diagnostic testing before replacing the brake booster.lawsuit claims ram s hurricane turbo six engine is defectiveAllegations of Concealment and Inadequate RepairsThe lawsuit contends that parent company FCA was aware of the Hurricane engine control defects prior to sale through internal quality tracking, pre-production testing, and customer complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Despite this knowledge, the complaint alleges FCA concealed the issues from consumers and that dealership service departments remain unable or unwilling to execute permanent fixes. The plaintiffs claim owners overpaid for vehicles that suffer from severe depreciation and safety risks as a result of the unaddressed defect.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe legal action, seeking over $5 million in damages, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan under the title Norberg et al., v. FCA US LLC. The plaintiffs are represented by The Miller Law Firm PC and Sauder Schelkopf LLC.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.