Fiat Chrysler to buy back pickups

[bsmith0404]

I wouldn't say dealers are just highly paid parts changers, I know and have worked with some very good mechanics that work at dealerships. The problem if he took it to the dealership is that they will replace the parts with OE parts instead of after market. There are some very good companies that have developed parts that are supposed to fix the problems. Of course, with it being a 2014, it's still under warranty. Why would you want to or why should you have to pay to fix the problem?

[Ram189]

A 2014 is not part of any buy back problem/program. If he has had 4 sets of tires on a 2014 how many miles does it have on it? Sounds like that guy needs to learn how to drive.

As for dealers being part changers, then why is it that when anyone can't figure out what is going on they say "We have done all we can go to the dealership"

Seems like everyone knows who is and who is not good at their job but never has done it a day in their life.

[Yak]

Originally Posted by Ram189

As for dealers being part changers, then why is it that when anyone can't figure out what is going on they say "We have done all we can go to the dealership"

This Ford tech thanks you

[Desert185]

Originally Posted by Yak

This Ford tech thanks you

Uh oh. Ford tech driving a Dodge. Like to hear that story.

BTW, its the dealer more than the techs. I've had problems with private, chain repair shops and dealers. I cringe when I can't do something myself and have to take it to a shop.

Ditto on aftermarket parts like the 47RH trannies that Dodge used to use. I went Suncoast for an aftermarket, bulletproof 47RH and never looked back. Cheaper than buying a new truck, too.

[Pmedic4]

I previously had a 2012 1500, and while the information I've seen here documents that 2012's are included, it only includes trucks (at least the 1500) make before November 2011. Since mine was built in Jan 2012, it was NOT involved in the recall. As usual, you can tell when you truck is made by looking at the sticker on the Driver side door frame.

[Yak]

Originally Posted by Desert185

Uh oh. Ford tech driving a Dodge. Like to hear that story.

BTW, its the dealer more than the techs. I've had problems with private, chain repair shops and dealers. I cringe when I can't do something myself and have to take it to a shop.

Ditto on aftermarket parts like the 47RH trannies that Dodge used to use. I went Suncoast for an aftermarket, bulletproof 47RH and never looked back. Cheaper than buying a new truck, too.

Just like Goldilocks, the Ranger was too small, the F150 was too big and the Dakota was just right!!!

[kimbashaw]

Originally Posted by {tpc}

What are they going to do with all these trucks? Crush them? I wonder what in the steering or suspension makes it too costly to fix?

I believe it is a frame issue. They are rotting out. Apparently due to sub par steel.

Edited: Sorry the frame issue is the Toyota trucks. Not sure what is going on with the Dodge recall. I know it is going to cost Toyota a ton of $$$ to rectify their problems.

[C130]

Originally Posted by Ram189

A 2014 is not part of any buy back problem/program. If he has had 4 sets of tires on a 2014 how many miles does it have on it? Sounds like that guy needs to learn how to drive.

As for dealers being part changers, then why is it that when anyone can't figure out what is going on they say "We have done all we can go to the dealership"

Seems like everyone knows who is and who is not good at their job but never has done it a day in their life.

I don't know the details of the buyback, just what the guy told me. He said it had been aligned numerous times and showed it was in alignment on the machine but when he drove it the front end would move out of alignment. It was a nice, clean looking truck and not one that looked abused at all. The owner said he had received a letter from Chrysler or whoever stating it was part of the buyback program. Maybe he misspoke or I misunderstood him but pretty sure he said it was a 2014. Either way it was a late model RAM DRW, truck looked new. I've had my issues with a previous Ford so definitely not putting down the RAM.