Ram 1500 Long Term Reliability Review (Watch Out For This)

Ram 1500 Long Term Reliability Review (Watch Out For This)

[mayckelrodriguez]

Own a 2022 Ram sport... Best truck I ever owned in terms of power, comfort and reliability...

[robertskelton]

Contrary to popular belief, each manufacturer has their issues and most are expensive to fix. Overall, based on CR evaluation of data and user ratings Ram is better than Ford in terms of reliability. Ford is below average while Ram is average. Look at a similar video for Ford and GM, and you will get introduced to their “problems.”

[robertannable]

Just now entering my sixth year of ownership, and still happy as the day I bought my 19' Laramie. Fully loaded, and out the door for $43k. Ahhh hahaha the good old days of 2018.

[JesseVargas-vx]

2011 ram 5.7 hemi 140000 miles. No issues. Just normal maintenance. Rear window leaked i added a second drain hole to metal frame driver side. fixed that problem. Ram still drives and looks new. Keep them maintained and waxed. Last forever.

[LCculater]

I’ve never had one problem with any 5 pickups I’ve bought from RAM and now have a TRX and 3 years in no problems

[murphy]

I own a 2019 ram 1500 bighorn crew cab. I really like the truck however it has had issues from day one. I originally thought the issues were due to having one of the first gen 5's but some of the problems seem to be inherent to older rams as well. Here's a list of what I can remember.
1. Active noise canceling (software issue, 2 years to get correct update)
2. Exhaust pipe separating from muffler (3 times)
3. Led fog light dead at 6 months. $160 and a pain to replace.
4. Plastic gear in power side mirror stripped. Not repairable, 1k for new mirror.
5. Rear window seal leak. Stylantis approved repair after 2 years.
6. Heater core leaking at 60k. $2k repair as the dash and center console had to be removed.
7. 4wd engagement mechanism at front pass hub came apart. 3 times to dealer to get repair right.
8. Starter dead at 60k.
9. Exhaust manifold bolts replaced at 70k due to breaking.
10. Anti glare coating started coming off 8.4 inch display around 30k.

Heater core, starter, exhaust manifold, fog light I paid for. Stylantis said these were not common issues. Anti glare screen, I just removed the rest of it.

Bought a new truck to try and avoid these types of issues. Trucks at 72k now, I'm 56 years old and have owned many cars and trucks. None have had as many issues as this truck. For the record, trucks never left pavement, and I don't beat on it in any way. It gets all of its maintenance on time. I love the truck but it has had constant issues.

[michaelmartin]

I've had 4 RAM/Dodge trucks . 1983 single cab with 318 cid V8 4x4 and kept it til 1998 had 303k miles. Then I bought a '99 extra cab 5.9V8 4x4 and had 189k miles. Then Bought a 2011 5.7 hemi 4 door 4x4 which I still have and is at 286k miles. Still running great and looks good ! Recently bou a used 2007 2500 Cummins. Love them all and I am a die hard ram guy. I did once buy a 2011 F-150. Mistake ! Engine blew up on my 2nd of ownership ! Took it bak, got my money back and went dow the street and bought the 2011 i own now. Good video because i dislike so many who bel F-150' s are great. RAM rules baby !

[AnotherGreatDayJajaja]

I just purchased my third ram and no issues, just do the regular maintenance and your good. Like everything else ( it needs maintenance to last longer

[wingsanthings]

Tick Tick Tick...the Hemi engine is a ticking time bomb if you tend to let it idle frequently...RAM needs to fix the lack of oil lube to the lifters (over a decade old issue). The exhaust manifolds are still breaking the studs off in the block. Owners of a RAM may want to consider upgrading the manifolds before the studs start breaking. For shame on RAM for not using better stock manifolds.

[kingcreed]

I had a 2011, loved it. Traded in on a 2022 and love it even more.

[buckwelljohnson]

2020 Ram 1500 5.7 here, delivered in 2019. 12 inch screen replaced 1 year ago after going black. Now front axle disconnect actuator being replaced at 39000 miles. Wouldnt shift into 4wd.

[bencajigas]

My 2015 ram and my current 2021 ram would be great if they came with umbrellas. Gen 4 and Gen 5 developed leaks from the rear glass seals. Nothing like spending 50k plus for a truck that’s going to have water leaking into within two to three years. Mold everywhere at no extra cost.

[idonthaveaname]

I have a 2018 with the 5.7 and They still have lifter cam failure. First time it went out was around 180k miles and a second time 90k miles later

[rediron]

Owner of a 2013 Ram, 4x4 with 5.7 Hemi. Still drive it, runs great

[manuelkorivu]

For whom willing to buy/prefer the V8 Hemi: Hemi have a big camshaft lubrification design flawn (I know by experience 😢). So, around 200k kilometers Hemi tick start to occurr with fuel consumption raising year by year, until premature engine failure (usually around 200k km, due to camshaft/lifter excess wear)

[crsantin]

2020 Big Horn with the Hemi. 100k. Not a single issue. I do very regular oil changes at 5k. Awesome truck.

[rodneywells]

I have a 21 RAM LIMITED
I live in Australia so it’s converted to right side driving
I’ve owned many many Toyotas and Australian brand high end muscle cars
THE RAM WOULD BE THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED

[gustavoraluy]

I have a Ram 2500 year 2016 Hemi engine, i do everything with that truck, offroading, work, daily driving and still like new, i do oil changes on time always and maintainence, and the truck is like new very very good truck, even tundra owners gets impressed and toyota for me are the most reliable cars in the world.

[mayckelrodriguez]

Any manufacturer will have issues... Overall I think they are reliable good looking trucks ... Most people have problems I think due to heavily modifying their trucks...

[davidvetrano]

I have a 2013 dodge ram, stay on top of maintenance and you should have many good years with your truck make sure you change the oil every 3, 000 miles, I have a 109000 mi on my truck and the only thing that went out is the anti-lock brakes system, they will not replace it because I change my own oil. The warranties for dodge ram suck. I love my truck. Also when you change your spark plugs do not use the dealer spark plugs they suck. Try to buy iridium spark plugs or double platinum