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Trucks With Issues: Ordered From Factory or Bought Off The Lot

Longhorn5G

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This thread is simply for info gathering a quick stat.

Please state whether your vehicle was a special order or bought off dealer lot. Please have build date as well. Please also say if your car has any *major* problems. Briefly list any issues. Current mileage may help along with Trim.

I recognize this thread is ripe for many mini conversations within, but I request it just be for the data.

I am a pattern oriented guy, some of you others are as well I am sure.

One more thing... please try to have abput 1000 or more before post unless its a significant issue.

Please use similar formats. I will begin with an example format.

1. Off the lot
2. Longhorn Crew Cab
3. April 2018 Build
4. Problems:

- Alignment issue (wobble/vibration), fixed.
- Front Brakes Squealing (new pads and calipers ordered.

I find this acceptable so far.

5. 2300 miles to date.
 
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1. Off the lot
2. Limited with ORG and 6'4" bed
3. September 2018 Build
4. Problems:

- Transmission lags when cold/coasting, rough up/down shift (there is a TSB out on this)

5. 4600-ish miles to date.
 
Special order
Rebel
9/18 build
Squealing brakes about 10% of the time. 3800 miles so far.
 
1. Special Order
2. Rebel CC
3. July 12, 2018 build
4. Problems:

Multiple small Uconnect/radio issues. Waiting for "Unicorn" early 2019 update promised by FCA.

Console upper lid squeak.

Disfigurement in steering wheel leather.

5. In and around 6000 miles driven
 
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off the lot
Longhorn, equipped up to limited level, ORG, 6'4" bed
08/18 build
No Problem

1200 miles driven
 
1. Dealer Inventory
2. Longhorn Crew Cab (see sig)
3. September 18 Build
4. - Panny Sunroof Drain Grommet on rear passenger side dislodged, repaired by dealer
- Random break squeal, but very faint and only at speed when it happens. I'll address with dealer if it continues or gets worse.
5. 1,100 miles

Very satisfied thus far, love my truck. New RAM convert from 18 years in Chevy Avalanches.
 
1. May 2018 special order
2. Laramie Longhorn with ALL options except Trailer-Tow Group and Engine Block Heater
3. August 2018 Build
4. Problems: Front (fixed) air dam replaced and very small ding PDR’d due to transit/delivery damage, rear seat recline mechanisms defective
5. 2,900 miles to date.

Sweet machine.
 
Off the lot.
Built 9/24
Rebel Trim
400 miles
No issues so far.
 
1. Special Order
2. Laramie Crew Cab ORG, 6'4" bed
3. October 2018 Build
4. Problems:
- Steering Clunk at 100 miles has since gone away. (cooler weather now. We will see if it comes back when it warms up.)
- Upper Glove Compartment light stays on when closed.
- Unconnect.
- No sound from speakers twice now. Only came back after disconnecting battery.
- Theme reverts back to default on instrument cluster after shutdown.
- Gas nozzle shuts of repeatedly if not oriented just right.

Warranty items are understandable (especially on new model).

5. 2300 + miles to date.
 
1) Dealer inventory
2) Laramie CC
3) May build date
4) Problems,

Couple of U-connect issues that have gone away and the shake/wobble between 50-70 mph, which has gone away from time to time.
5) 3960 miles
Love this truck and have zero regrets buying it.
 
1) Off Lot
2) Rebel
3) Sept Build Date
4) Problems: Drivers front light out, some sensors around bumper clip came off, paint touch up in door from factory, spray in bedliner had to be fixed where lights are, small dent in bottom of front bumper panel. Everything fixed with zero issues
5) 2600 miles

Love my truck. Rides great, comfort all around, dream to drive.
 
Off the lot
Longhorn
May build date
8,300 miles only issue is I can’t stop driving this truck!!!
 
I have 2 19 Rams (one for me and one for my 20 year old son):
Off the lot
Laramie 4x4 Lv1 Eq grp
May 2018 build
1100 miles
Issues:
Bad backup camera (blue screen when wet or cold) affected 8.4 nav operation including radio cutout - after replacement, no issues to report sir! I too love my truck.

Off the lot
Laramie 4x4 Lv1 Eq grp
April 2018 build
1600 miles
Issues:
None whatsoever!
 
This thread is simply for info gathering a quick stat.

Please state whether your vehicle was a special order or bought off dealer lot. Please have build date as well. Please also say if your car has any *major* problems. Briefly list any issues. Current mileage may help along with Trim.

I recognize this thread is ripe for many mini conversations within, but I request it just be for the data.

I am a pattern oriented guy, some of you others are as well I am sure.

One more thing... please try to have abput 1000 or more before post unless its a significant issue.

Please use similar formats. I will begin with an example format.

1. Off the lot
2. Longhorn Crew Cab
3. April 2018 Build
4. Problems:

- Alignment issue (wobble/vibration), fixed.
- Front Brakes Squealing (new pads and calipers ordered.

I find this acceptable so far.

5. 2300 miles to date.

1) Off the lot
2) Limited Crew Cab
3) August 2018 Build
4) Uconnect App/nav issues
Etorque battery issue
Leather dash defect
Misc Fit/Finish issues
Driver door glass defect
Upper glove box ambient light issue
Rusted brackets under rear seat
Steering wheel off center
Sunroof drains hanging
5) 3500 miles
 
1. Off the lot
2. Laramie CC 4x4
3. March 2018 build
4. Problems:
-Sporadic brake squeal (dealer hasn't been able to replicate)
-Uconnect 8.4 bugs (resolved with Nov. update)
-Weak AC (resolved with dealer service)
5. 3000 miles
 
Off the lot
Longhorn
4/18 BD
Taillights cracked between clear and red part of lenses
Front USB quit working twice, then magically started working the next day
4927 miles
 
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1. Off the lot
2. Laramie Crew Cab
3. May 2018 Build
4. Problems:
None
 
1. Off the lot on 12/12/2018
2. Laramie CC 4x4
3. Don't know what my build date is
4. Problems:
-CarPlay doesn't connect sporadically and the front USB ports don't provide any charge sporadically (different phones/new OEM cords, etc) all tested and doesn't make a difference
5. 800 miles
 
1) Off the lot
2) Limited Crew Cab
3) August 2018 Build
4) Uconnect App/nav issues
Etorque battery issue
Leather dash defect
Misc Fit/Finish issues
Driver door glass defect
Upper glove box ambient light issue
Rusted brackets under rear seat
Steering wheel off center
Sunroof drains hanging
5) 3500 miles
What is your driver side door defect? I have what looks like a chip in my passenger front door window.
 
Special order or off lot should not have any effect on issues. Build date would be more important survey, the earlier build dates= the more problems.
 

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