Owners of certain Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 may be eligible for cash payments of up to $3,575, free repairs, and extended warranty coverage under settlements that resolve longstanding claims against Stellantis, the corporate parent of Ram. As of early 2026, the claims process is open, and some qualified owners who have already completed recall work may receive payments automatically, while others need to file before the window closes.

The settlements trace back to allegations that Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) equipped model-year 2014 through 2019 Ram 1500 trucks with emissions-control software that produced misleadingly low pollution readings during testing. In 2019, the company agreed to pay more than $800 million in a federal consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency. The consumer class-action settlements now paying out grew from that same set of facts, covering both the emissions fraud and a related defect in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler that plaintiffs alleged could crack, leak coolant into the intake manifold, and create a fire risk.

What the settlements actually pay

Two overlapping settlement tracks are distributing money to Ram 1500 EcoDiesel owners. Understanding which one applies depends on the specific defect and when the vehicle was purchased or leased.

EcoDiesel emissions settlement. This is the broader deal, administered through EcoDieselSettlement.com, that compensates owners and lessees for the alleged emissions cheating. Eligible class members who purchased or leased a 2014–2019 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine can receive a cash payment of up to $3,575, according to court filings reviewed by ClassAction.org. The exact amount varies based on how long the claimant owned or leased the vehicle and whether an approved emissions-system repair has been completed. Owners who already had the recall fix performed and are identified in Stellantis records may receive a check without filing a separate claim. Those who sold the truck, paid out of pocket for repairs, or are not in the company’s database will need to submit a claim form through the settlement website.

EGR cooler fire-risk settlement. A separate but related settlement addresses the allegation that the EGR cooler in the same 3.0L EcoDiesel engine could crack under thermal stress, allowing engine coolant to leak and potentially ignite. Compensation under this track is structured around proof of ownership, length of ownership, and whether the vehicle sustained damage linked to the defect. Some owners may receive direct cash payments; others may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket repair costs. Both tracks also provide extended warranty coverage on affected components, covering parts and labor, as described in reporting by AOL.

Who qualifies

The core eligibility requirement is straightforward: you must have purchased or leased a model-year 2014 through 2019 Ram 1500 equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine in the United States. A few important details narrow or expand the pool:

• Purchase or lease window. The emissions settlement generally covers vehicles bought or leased from early 2014 through late 2019. Owners who acquired the truck secondhand during that window should check the settlement site, as some used-vehicle buyers are included depending on the date and terms of purchase.
• Brand name clarification. Ram split from the Dodge brand after the 2010 model year. The trucks covered here are badged as Ram 1500s, not Dodge Ram 1500s, though some settlement notices and news reports still use the older “Dodge Ram” label. If your registration or title says “Ram 1500” and the engine is the 3.0L EcoDiesel, you are likely in the right class.
• Jeep Grand Cherokee owners. The EcoDiesel emissions settlement also covers certain Jeep Grand Cherokee models with the same engine. Those owners should visit EcoDieselSettlement.com separately to check eligibility.

Deadlines, VIN checks, and common pitfalls

The single biggest risk for eligible owners is missing the filing deadline. Settlement administrators typically set a firm cutoff date after which no new claims are accepted, and courts rarely grant extensions for individual latecomers. Owners should visit EcoDieselSettlement.com as soon as possible to confirm their deadline, as cutoff dates can vary depending on which settlement track applies.

Before filing, owners should gather the following:

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The settlement portal uses VIN lookup to confirm whether a specific truck is covered. The VIN is printed on the driver-side dashboard near the windshield and on the vehicle’s title and registration documents.
• Proof of purchase or lease. A bill of sale, lease agreement, or title transfer document will satisfy this requirement in most cases.
• Repair receipts. Owners who paid out of pocket for EGR cooler repairs, emissions-system fixes, or related work should upload those receipts. Reimbursement amounts depend on documented costs.

Owners who completed the manufacturer’s recall repair at a dealership and are still listed in Stellantis records as the current registered owner are the most likely to receive automatic payments. Everyone else, including those who sold the vehicle, moved to a new address since the recall, or never had the repair done, should file proactively rather than wait.

What to do right now

For Ram 1500 EcoDiesel owners who have not yet checked their eligibility, the steps are simple but time-sensitive:

1. Visit EcoDieselSettlement.com and enter your VIN.
2. Review which settlement track or tracks apply to your vehicle.
3. Note the claim deadline and gather your documentation.
4. Submit your claim online or by mail before the cutoff.

Payments of up to $3,575 in cash, plus free repairs and extended warranty coverage, represent meaningful compensation for owners who spent years driving trucks that federal regulators and plaintiffs said were neither as clean nor as safe as advertised. The money is there. The only question is whether every eligible owner claims it in time.

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