Turbo failure @ 67k miles

[JFK]

I've got a 2015, 2500. It's stock & not abused, all scheduled maintenance is followed. So to have a turbo replaced at 67k came as a shock. I've been reading threads regarding the turbo & actuator replacements and again was surprised by the number. Is this a common problem with our turbos? And should I expect the (BD rebuilt) replacement to fail as well at some point in time?
Thanks,
Jim

 

[Wiredawg]

Jim,

I dont think its typical to have low mileage failure, but it does happen. I had an 09 Ram 4500 have a turbo fail after 6 years, but around 50K miles. Funny thing, the replacement failed at the dealer before performing a test drive. They ordered and installed another one. I didn't worry a second about it then and dont worry about my 17 5500.

Cheers, Ron

 

[HPSimpson]

Nope not real common just seems some turbo's are like that hard to explain which ones will or won't fail.

 

[Ozymandias]

Was it actually the Turbo or just the Actuator?
We had many that have had the whole Unit replaced instead of just the Actuator.

 

[JFK]

Was it actually the Turbo or just the Actuator?
We had many that have had the whole Unit replaced instead of just the Actuator.

The mechanic said the actuator was the problem and we discussed replacing JUST the actuator. But he also stated that he'd done this in the past and shortly afterward the customer was back needing the turbo replaced. So I opted for changing the entire unit.

 

[JR]

Yikes!!!!

Are you paying this bill? Can I have your old turbo? I'll pay shipping!

In all seriousness, I very highly doubt your turbo has sailed at that age and mileage. So much more likely to be the actuator.

 

[Jim W]

I am sorry but there is not much that can go wrong with the Turbo unit at this point in mileage! Yes, the Actuator can fail and some have failed around that mileage! But it is easier for your mechanic to do a plug and play installation with a complete turbo unit that includes the actuator than just replacing the Actuator. At one time this was all that was available so, people just replace the complete unit turbo and actuator. Now you can replace just the actuator and save some real cash in just replacing the Actuator!

I would look at a cut away drawing of the 6.7L Cummins turbo to see what I mean about the simplicity of the actual turbo.

My $0.02

 

[JackFate]

Mine failed at 38 months & 36,000 + miles. Actually think now that it was starting to fail well before that .
Was covered under 5/50 warranty, I have max care also.

 

[JFK]

Yikes!!!!

Are you paying this bill? Can I have your old turbo? I'll pay shipping!

In all seriousness, I very highly doubt your turbo has sailed at that age and mileage. So much more likely to be the actuator.

Sorry JR, it's already on it's way to BD Diesel so I can get my $600.00 core charge refund.

 

[JR]

JFK, it was just in good fun. Good luck with your new turbo.

 

[Jim W]

Mine failed at 38 months & 36,000 + miles. Actually think now that it was starting to fail well before that .
Was covered under 5/50 warranty, I have max care also.

Do you know what failed on the Turbo? Or did the dealer just plug and play as the saying goes!

 

[JackFate]

Do you know what failed on the Turbo? Or did the dealer just plug and play as the saying goes!

Actuator failed , only replaced it and a harness. Original turbo still in

 

[HPSimpson]

Well that was easier fix and less expense than replace the whole turbo unit.

 

[JFK]

I'm quoting from the dealer's/mechanic paper work: "scanned vehicle & found code P003 turbocharger boost control module position exceeded learning limit. Checked turbo actuator wiring & electrical connections all OK. Checked turbo actuator gears & found binding nozzle on slide- p/trouble chart turbocharger assembly needs replaced."
I didn't have the opportunity to speak directly with the mechanic. As I mentioned earlier, I felt more comfortable with R & R the entire unit than replacing bits & pieces AND HOPING the rest would be OK.




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