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Just rolled 9,000 miles (make that, 10,000 miles)

LOWRMPG said:
Correct, none of the 'common' complaints. It's almost as if the number of complaints on forums is bias by the fact people come here to complain about the truck.
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Well, my 2011 never had a problem. All that was done were oil change's, Inspection and I changed the brakes. I did a favor for the guy I sold it to. Because I felt the rears were getting low, I gave him a vehicle with 26,000 miles on it. They were Power Stop brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, and red powder coated calipers.
Then this 2020 Bighorn/Longhorn was treating me good with less than 8K on it when I got it. Then the problems started at 12,500 miles. So I shouldn’t complain about the problems. Especially when it is almost a $3K radio problem? I didn’t join this forum to complain but look for answers on my problem. You say people come here to complain. Well, the people I talk to who have Rams about my problem in the Stop and Shop and CVS parking lot. Also have told me horror stories. Some with 2023-2024 trucks and they aren’t the ones on forums complaining. When I come upon 5-7 people in 2 months that have had major electrical problems. Lucky they are still under warranty. So, you don't see them complaining cause the money isn't coming out of their pockets yet. Yesterday I talked to a guy who was having his 2024 jumped for the 3rd time by a Walmart.
My neighbor’s daughter just bought her first vehicle. She got a 2024 Jeep Wrangler about 8 months ago. 4th day hood up and AAA jumping her. Then it was flat bedded from her job. She has it in the shop more than she drives it. I told her parents that it is time to check into the lemon law. So, it isn't only Rams with these electrical problems, Sirius radios, or U connect problems. Or batteries going dead 2 days after a vehicle is bought. I will say so far no one I spoke to has had a driveline or engine problem. Mostly the problems in that area are related to the stop and start feature. They hate it and wish they never bought a new vehicle.
Please don’t take my rant personally. I wish anyone who spends hard earned money on a vehicle. Nothing but 200-300,000 miles of no major problems. But has a mechanic and a certified Journeyman then an ASE certified mechanic. Not saying I am a better mechanic than someone who didn’t get certifications or works has an apprentice to become certified. I am now lost without a $50-100K machine to tell me what’s wrong in these modern times. But I am beside myself on the number of problems with every single car company. I am not saying in the 60’s and 70’s when I started working for Pontiac. Then other dealers, that there were no problems. I was going to Tarrytown to classes for fixing problems on new vehicles. But the amount across companies and models were never this abundant.
 
LRRP71 said:
Well, my 2011 never had a problem. All that was done were oil change's, Inspection and I changed the brakes. I did a favor for the guy I sold it to. Because I felt the rears were getting low, I gave him a vehicle with 26,000 miles on it. They were Power Stop brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, and red powder coated calipers.
Then this 2020 Bighorn/Longhorn was treating me good with less than 8K on it when I got it. Then the problems started at 12,500 miles. So I shouldn’t complain about the problems. Especially when it is almost a $3K radio problem? I didn’t join this forum to complain but look for answers on my problem. You say people come here to complain. Well, the people I talk to who have Rams about my problem in the Stop and Shop and CVS parking lot. Also have told me horror stories. Some with 2023-2024 trucks and they aren’t the ones on forums complaining. When I come upon 5-7 people in 2 months that have had major electrical problems. Lucky they are still under warranty. So, you don't see them complaining cause the money isn't coming out of their pockets yet. Yesterday I talked to a guy who was having his 2024 jumped for the 3rd time by a Walmart.
My neighbor’s daughter just bought her first vehicle. She got a 2024 Jeep Wrangler about 8 months ago. 4th day hood up and AAA jumping her. Then it was flat bedded from her job. She has it in the shop more than she drives it. I told her parents that it is time to check into the lemon law. So, it isn't only Rams with these electrical problems, Sirius radios, or U connect problems. Or batteries going dead 2 days after a vehicle is bought. I will say so far no one I spoke to has had a driveline or engine problem. Mostly the problems in that area are related to the stop and start feature. They hate it and wish they never bought a new vehicle.
Please don’t take my rant personally. I wish anyone who spends hard earned money on a vehicle. Nothing but 200-300,000 miles of no major problems. But has a mechanic and a certified Journeyman then an ASE certified mechanic. Not saying I am a better mechanic than someone who didn’t get certifications or works has an apprentice to become certified. I am now lost without a $50-100K machine to tell me what’s wrong in these modern times. But I am beside myself on the number of problems with every single car company. I am not saying in the 60’s and 70’s when I started working for Pontiac. Then other dealers, that there were no problems. I was going to Tarrytown to classes for fixing problems on new vehicles. But the amount across companies and models were never this abundant.
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I have a 2021 Wrangler with almost 90K on it, never had a single issue. As for cars across all areas having more issues now, of course, they are far more complicated. Far more are fine than are problems and people need to realize that misery loves company.
 
LOWRMPG said:
Correct, none of the 'common' complaints. It's almost as if the number of complaints on forums is bias by the fact people come here to complain about the truck.
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Awesome - I am @ 7200 miles, the only issue I have is the nonsense "your UConnect system requires service". Been to the dealer 3 times so far, they changed a bunch of stuff, the BS message pops up at random. I am not going to waste my time to go to the dealer until I have to.
 
CobraKai said:
It's been brutally cold for weeks now here in upstate NY, battery is great, truck has been great running strong here as well. im getting the itch to start modifying it but between lack of items out still and being afraid of my wife I haven't done much... yet.
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we were 10 degrees with a -5 wind chill this morning, no issues starting :)
 
LOWRMPG said:
we were 10 degrees with a -5 wind chill this morning, no issues starting :)
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-28 actual temp in northern WI this morning. Hemi started up immediately with an almost 3 year old battery.😁
 
This is my third truck with air suspension since 2017 I find it funny when you get these guys throwing the panic grenades on the air rides in cold weather... mine sits outside haven't had an issue with any system. in fact the guys I work with at my station have them and haven't as well. go figure. only time he did was a 2017 and it was bad sensor. but because guys read about problems from 10 years ago you should never get air ride in cold climates! haha. okay bub. lot of old guys dont like change on this forum lol. its a lot like the firehouse. im sorry the I love the HO way better than the Hemi. if it will help I can sit next to you while you drive the HO and whisper vroom vroom in your hearing aids.
 
CobraKai said:
This is my third truck with air suspension since 2017 I find it funny when you get these guys throwing the panic grenades on the air rides in cold weather... mine sits outside haven't had an issue with any system. in fact the guys I work with at my station have them and haven't as well. go figure. only time he did was a 2017 and it was bad sensor. but because guys read about problems from 10 years ago you should never get air ride in cold climates! haha. okay bub. lot of old guys dont like change on this forum lol. its a lot like the firehouse. im sorry the I love the HO way better than the Hemi. if it will help I can sit next to you while you drive the HO and whisper vroom vroom in your hearing aids.
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So let's see your 3rd truck since 2017. That's about a truck every 2.5 yrs? Your either trading in because you beat the crap out of them from your job, and are putting over 200k on in less then 2.5yrs. Or your rich and could just afford trading in a truck. For the newest thing out. At 9k your truck is still a Virgin. Let me know how you feel ìf you hold onto a vehicle for 10-15 yrs. But at my age you'll have to whisper in my hearing aids at my grave.🤣🤣
 
In matter of fact I got 13K on my 2020. And I just started it for the first time in 3 days with subzero Temps from my bed. So score one for it not being dead from this weather. Plus not going outside and having a heart attack from this weather.
 
Have almost 9500 (s)miles on my 25 Longhorn since taking delivery in late Nov. Love the truck, but every once in awhile when I go over the right bump/pothole, I'm getting a "clunk" on my right side. Need to put on my lift and check sway bar links/hardware.......maybe something needs to be retorqued. The factory low profile 22's don't help, but I love the look of those skins on the Longhorn. Mileage still a little less than what I expected.....due to winter gas mixture and cold weather, but the performance is stellar. The SST HO rips when you lay into the accelerator!!! Great tranny and gearing also! Peace out
 
LRRP71 said:
So let's see your 3rd truck since 2017. That's about a truck every 2.5 yrs? Your either trading in because you beat the crap out of them from your job, and are putting over 200k on in less then 2.5yrs. Or your rich and could just afford trading in a truck. For the newest thing out. At 9k your truck is still a Virgin. Let me know how you feel ìf you hold onto a vehicle for 10-15 yrs. But at my age you'll have to whisper in my hearing aids at my grave.🤣🤣
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lol im not the one made the post so I dont have 9000 miles. and I get a new truck every year because I just feel like it... not that thats any of your business. but hey you do you and go around judging others for their choices if that makes ya feel better inside lol..
 
1,800 miles on my tungsten. All is great other than I can hear something rattling around inside the tailgate when I raise and lower it. Not sure if I should take it into the dealer to check it out. I dread dealing with the service dept.
 
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