Was unsure about buying a Chrysler/Dodge/Ram vehicle in the first place (overall reliability rankings/service issues) but simply liked and bought a used 2019 Ram 1500 Limited crew cab (22,500 miles) for comfort, appearance and other reasons we need a truck.
Seems my fears now coming true as major issues cropped up. At 71k miles, had to have Electric Power Steering Rack and Pinion replaced ($$$) which could have been a major safety issue as power steering just locked up.
Now at 77k miles and only 2 months later, electronic stability control and engine light on. High revs, engine straining to go 35mph. Then electronics goes crazy and now truck is dead, won’t start. Sorry but this “stuff @#$!%” should not be happening with a younger, relatively low miles “Ram Certified” truck (especially a truck at $75k new, $50k used) Also to mention, the radio screen froze on another occasion.
I baby this truck and keep it maintained by the book. Of course, trouble started just as it came out of the pre-certified warranty. So it’s just not the money that hurts, it’s my time and fear of service uncertainity. Once fixed (for now), I may just sell the thing.
Never had issues like this with my F150 and Tundra other then normal high mileage repairs.
Is it me or am I correct in thinking these issues should not be happening with a newer, one previous owner, low miles Ram truck? Based on other comments/blogs, it’s not just me. I also wonder about the trustworthyness of the Ram “Pre-Certification” program.
Lemon?
Any help from Ram/FCA on this?
Seems my fears now coming true as major issues cropped up. At 71k miles, had to have Electric Power Steering Rack and Pinion replaced ($$$) which could have been a major safety issue as power steering just locked up.
Now at 77k miles and only 2 months later, electronic stability control and engine light on. High revs, engine straining to go 35mph. Then electronics goes crazy and now truck is dead, won’t start. Sorry but this “stuff @#$!%” should not be happening with a younger, relatively low miles “Ram Certified” truck (especially a truck at $75k new, $50k used) Also to mention, the radio screen froze on another occasion.
I baby this truck and keep it maintained by the book. Of course, trouble started just as it came out of the pre-certified warranty. So it’s just not the money that hurts, it’s my time and fear of service uncertainity. Once fixed (for now), I may just sell the thing.
Never had issues like this with my F150 and Tundra other then normal high mileage repairs.
Is it me or am I correct in thinking these issues should not be happening with a newer, one previous owner, low miles Ram truck? Based on other comments/blogs, it’s not just me. I also wonder about the trustworthyness of the Ram “Pre-Certification” program.
Lemon?
Any help from Ram/FCA on this?