Are you happy with your Ram??

[Vika]

My Ram's been rock solid for me since i got it and it's my daily driver. Power like crazy..

 

[Kevin O'Leary]

I've owned my 2019 Ram 1500 Sport since new, and I feel like I have had enough experiences to write a review about my ownership experience thus far. I'll keep it short.

If I were to go back in time, I would'nt be buying this truck.

UConnect is not great, and it seems like it's getting more buggy as years go by.

The paint seems to be a rock chip magnet, but to be fair that's the case with most brands these days.

In the last year, I've put in a new rear window (that needs replacing again but won't be covered under warranty), a new oil pan (old one rusted out and was also not covered under warranty), and I'm now getting 2x exhaust manifolds done. These were the more costly of my issues, but not my only ones.

The truck is just shy of 100k km, and has never worked hard in its life.

What really killed my love for Ram for me was the quality of customer service both by dealerships in my region, and by corporate when escalating issues with regards to warranty claims. Parts are never in stock, they take weeks if not months to get in, and then you're charged double the price of any other garage to do the work.

I'm fairly certain some improvements have been made in the DT line since I bought my truck, but it doesn't take away from the fact that I'm having a lot of premature issues that should'nt happen at all, or this early.

If I were in the market for a truck today, I honestly would look everywhere but Ram.

Rant over, take from this what you will.

 

[Grimlakin]

2021 Laramie. No, I wish I had read up more about the etorque and I would have avoided it like the plague. Truck has been sitting in my driveway for 3 months now with no ETA on a replacement. We've had to share one car in a two career household, rental cars, hotel rooms, tolls, etc.
The answer from Stellantis? nothing.
I went from my next truck being a ram for sure, to I'll never buy anything from them again.

Just wanted to chime in and say that sucks and I'm sorry you're dealing with that.

 

[Grimlakin]

I've owned my 2019 Ram 1500 Sport since new, and I feel like I have had enough experiences to write a review about my ownership experience thus far. I'll keep it short.

If I were to go back in time, I would'nt be buying this truck.

UConnect is not great, and it seems like it's getting more buggy as years go by.

The paint seems to be a rock chip magnet, but to be fair that's the case with most brands these days.

In the last year, I've put in a new rear window (that needs replacing again but won't be covered under warranty), a new oil pan (old one rusted out and was also not covered under warranty), and I'm now getting 2x exhaust manifolds done. These were the more costly of my issues, but not my only ones.

The truck is just shy of 100k km, and has never worked hard in its life.

What really killed my love for Ram for me was the quality of customer service both by dealerships in my region, and by corporate when escalating issues with regards to warranty claims. Parts are never in stock, they take weeks if not months to get in, and then you're charged double the price of any other garage to do the work.

I'm fairly certain some improvements have been made in the DT line since I bought my truck, but it doesn't take away from the fact that I'm having a lot of premature issues that should'nt happen at all, or this early.

If I were in the market for a truck today, I honestly would look everywhere but Ram.

Rant over, take from this what you will.

Sadly that is the world we are living in. I have a friend that is thankful that he lives in California and has a friend that is a lawyer that is having to go aver I think it was Chevy, because of his high end truck. He's in for a buyback. But it's idiotic that this is the state of affairs from a few years ago.

I hope my 2025 proves to be more solid... fingers crossed!

 

[Cbty2050]

At least we don’t have the new gen tundra right?


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Why is that?

 

[dano257]

Bought my Big Horn new in 2019 and I really do like it. No mechanical issues (knock on wood). The Uconnect screen has glitched a few times over the years, but has fixed itself after I turn off the truck. I really would like to buy a new 2026 Ram, but I am reluctant after reading through the posts of so many electrical issues. But I am satisfied with my 2019 and will hang on for another year or 2 and hope the issues are figured out.

 

[silver billet]

Why is that?

The engine is complete shi|te. Everyone is getting theirs replaced, but word is that replacements can/have also failed. Apparently due to "machining debris" left over during manufacturing but there is speculation that since it's usually the rear bearing that fails that something else is going on, possibly its not strong enough to take the torque and starts to deform very slightly where connected to the transmission, wiping the bearings.

(first part is true, replacing the engine; last part is speculation I read, just want to be clear about that).

 

[Cbty2050]

The engine is complete shi|te. Everyone is getting theirs replaced, but word is that replacements can/have also failed. Apparently due to "machining debris" left over during manufacturing but there is speculation that since it's usually the rear bearing that fails that something else is going on, possibly its not strong enough to take the torque and starts to deform very slightly where connected to the transmission, wiping the bearings.

(first part is true, replacing the engine; last part is speculation I read, just want to be clear about that).

Generally speaking Toyota addresses the issue quickly and makes it right unlike other manufacturers.

 

[1791]

something like 900,000 rams sold in 2019 great truck i love it. sure your gonna have a few dissatisfied customers with that volume of sales.
i would say happy owners out number unhappy.

 

[silver billet]

Generally speaking Toyota addresses the issue quickly and makes it right unlike other manufacturers.

Toyota has no choice, it's a safety issue. The engine can/has died immediately in some cases leaving owners stranded.

They are not yet recalling the hybrid models because the electric motor can move them safely to the side of the road.

At this point I'm not sure whether it's "making it right" or simply covering their butt. Letting hybrid owners hanging in the wind is not right.

 

[Cbty2050]

Toyota has no choice, it's a safety issue. The engine can/has died immediately in some cases leaving owners stranded.

They are not yet recalling the hybrid models because the electric motor can move them safely to the side of the road.

At this point I'm not sure whether it's "making it right" or simply covering their butt. Letting hybrid owners hanging in the wind is not right.

Toyota generally gets ahead before the investigation starts by the Feds. Thats what I am referring to. Unlike Stellantis that has traditionally waited.

 

[1791]

Toyota generally gets ahead before the investigation starts by the Feds. Thats what I am referring to. Unlike Stellantis that has traditionally waited.

not a fair comparison. Toyota is unique in the automotive world no manufacturer is as proactive. Toyota is the platinum standard.

 

[Cbty2050]

not a fair comparison. Toyota is unique in the automotive world no manufacturer is as proactive. Toyota is the platinum standard.

That is my point, that is why I compared them. It's almost like Stellantis doesn't care and drag it out.

 

[Chris3058]

I am a new member who joined the forum with my purchase of 2026 white Lonestar 2wd. Coming from other car forums, I am used to members venting and sharing their issues/concerns about their vehicles. But it feels like there’s just a lot more of issues/concerns than not among the 5th gen owners, especially those who own the 2024-26 model regardless of the trim level.

My truck has 250 miles on it now and sometimes CarPlay cuts out, and one of the USB-A ports does not work in the center media area. Overall, I like the truck. So I want to see how other members feel about their trucks despite issues they may have. Thanks.


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2020, 64k miles. almost 6 years old. A few hiccups all covered under warranty but in a nutshell. Yes Shes been a great truck.

 

[1791]

That is my point, that is why I compared them. It's almost like Stellantis doesn't care and drag it out.

i'm just cutting them some slack, ford, gm, are just as bad if not worse maybe it's a "american" thing.

 

[silver billet]

Toyota generally gets ahead before the investigation starts by the Feds. Thats what I am referring to. Unlike Stellantis that has traditionally waited.

As I said, they had no choice. This was a safety issue, they knew the recall HAD to be done, why wait and set themsevles up for lawsuits?

And as I said; we all know the hybrids have the same flaw, but they're not recalling THOSE. Because it's not about being proactive and "getting ahead", those hybrid owners are screwed. Its about what they can get away with. Just like everyone else.

 

[BowDown]

Good stream, start around 9:30

2026 Ram updates with Mark Dodge team is the Hurricane engine failing and market crashing?​

Hurricane truck demand has increased since the HEMI return

 

[Greaser]

I bought my '21 this April just gone. It had 150k on the clock, now has all but 180k, so far so good. Had the headers done after I bought it, replaced the dead 3 year old battery and am thinking about doing the shocks soon as the ride is a bit rock and roll.
For the low milers among us that may seem a bit soon for a 5 year old truck but for those kind of miles I'm not surprised.

My previous truck was the bombproof 2013 Tundra (it only ever had one recall, which was applicable only to a replacement part, which mine hadn't got!!) and I'd have bought a low mileage one of that generation without a blink but they are starting to get on a bit, the interiors are 'agricultural' and a 12 year Tundra would have set me back as much as a 4 year old RAM.

I bought the RAM for one reason only, reviewers reckon it's the most reliable truck on the market at the moment, so far I have not been disappointed. The MPG is better than either the Tundra or the tiddler Nismo Frontier, the drivetrain is smooth and if you happen to kick it down it will buck like a pissed off mule!
The gizmos on this model are a little excessive for my liking - I'm old school and consider that the more electrical stuff you pack into a truck the more there is to go wrong - but I've got them and they are quite pleasing, although my UConnect would not engage Appleplay two days ago for my morning drive to work and the OEM nav system on the UConnect is medieval by comparison. I tried all the tricks to get it working but with no joy, and yet it was fine for the journey home that evening, hopefully it's just my lightning cable on its way out....

Overall it gets a big

 

[Rammy1201]

Why is that?

Ram doesn’t have engine recalls like Toyota does with their tundras.


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[Cbty2050]

Ram doesn’t have engine recalls like Toyota does with their tundras.


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No kidding..... they just have many other failures without correction ever. Manifolds, Etorque, camshaft/lifters, and so on. Stellantis hasn't every made improvements, they let them fail over and over