Owners could trade in their vehicle for a new Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, or Jeep and receive additional incentives, often ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 . Status and Deadlines
Faulty left outer tie rod assemblies that could cause a loss of steering control. Eligible Models: Ram 1500 : Certain 2009–2012 models. Ram 2500 / 3500 /4500/5500: 2008–2012 models. Dodge Dakota : 2009–2011 models. Dodge Durango : 2009 models. Chrysler Aspen : 2009 models. Program Terms and Compensation dodge buyback program 2013
The program formally opened for inspections on October 1, 2015 . Owners could trade in their vehicle for a
Owners of eligible vehicles were given three primary options to resolve the defect: Ram 2500 / 3500 /4500/5500: 2008–2012 models
The 2013 Dodge and Ram buyback program was part of a landmark 2015 settlement between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The program was ordered after FCA failed to properly manage several safety recalls, some of which dated back to 2013, involving defective steering and suspension parts.
FCA offered to buy back the vehicle for the original purchase price minus a reasonable allowance for depreciation, plus an additional 10% premium .