What's new
By:
5thGenRams Forums

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

2025 ram 1500 engine broke at 400miles

1BADRAMLIMITED said:
Gosh dang a 18 year old wi the a 25 ram no co-signer what’s that payment look like? Where does your kid work at 18 to afford a brand new truck and insurance 😂
Click to expand...
He is a carpenter , he builds hospitals for a living! His payment is actually not that bad. His truck was a tradesman I negotiated $37,k out the door with taxes. With 10k down he only financed $27k . I believe honda civics , and other sedans are similiar in price right now. Seeing as he's in construction he needs a truck for tools / supplies.!
 
You have a few good input/suggestions from members on this site. in my opinion, the best way is
1- work with the dealer that you bought the truck from. Just a wild-*** guess on my part, with the volume of reported issues with 2025 for all trims, maybe dealers put the tradesmen trim on the bottom of the list.
2- Open a case with RAM/Stellantis. I owned a 2019 and now a 2025, on 2 key occasions, Ramcare assigned a case manager to my issues. the case managers worked the case through to a satisfactory resolution for me. They coordinated a targeted OTA UConnect update for my 2019. They facilitated install of trailer brake controller on my 25 with zero cost to me.
3- If no progress with # 1, go to another dealer.
 
cierav said:
He is a carpenter , he builds hospitals for a living! His payment is actually not that bad. His truck was a tradesman I negotiated $37,k out the door with taxes. With 10k down he only financed $27k . I believe honda civics , and other sedans are similiar in price right now. Seeing as he's in construction he needs a truck for tools / supplies.!
Click to expand...
I'm glad you came back and cleared some things up

thank you
 
This is why I ended up buying a new '23. I didn't feel like it's a good time to take a leap of faith with the new I6. If they don't get this figured out soon, I'd be tempted to see if they would give you a good deal on a '24 if they have any still. Problems are to be expected with a new engine. I usually try to avoid new engines until they are at least 3+ years old and there is data from people that are reaching 100K miles.

I bought my '23 about 6 months ago. Was originally planning to wait until around now to buy a '24. My plan was to buy one late in the year. If there wasn't one left that I liked, I was planning to probably get an F150 since their 3.5EB engine has been around long enough to know what you're getting. The I6 was not an option I would consider this early.
 
Glad to see it’s at least a Tradesman and not some $75k limited.

Still a new vehicle puts one immediately upside down. Combine that the fact that if you’re in dire straights from a situation like his then actually no, you can’t afford it. Sorry man.

I’m 100% sure you raised these kids Right and your son is quite deserving of the praise - sincerely mean that. We need more of this.

But this largely American thought process of immediately saddling a young adult with massive debt - whether a vehicle or college etc. - is mind blowing. It’s like having them start a race from 100 feet behind the starting blocks!

When I went into the trades after school I bought myself a very used truck for $800. It had some trouble here and there but taught me a lot and saved me a massive financial burden. It worked for me for 7 years before it made sense for something better.


Also in the US at least you can put a newborn baby on your credit cards to start building credit from birth - just as I’ve done for my 2 kids.

Finally rental car agencies will rent to under 25 year olds for an additional fee.
 
CalvinC said:
Glad to see it’s at least a Tradesman and not some $75k limited.

Still a new vehicle puts one immediately upside down. Combine that the fact that if you’re in dire straights from a situation like his then actually no, you can’t afford it. Sorry man.

I’m 100% sure you raised these kids Right and your son is quite deserving of the praise - sincerely mean that. We need more of this.

But this largely American thought process of immediately saddling a young adult with massive debt - whether a vehicle or college etc. - is mind blowing. It’s like having them start a race from 100 feet behind the starting blocks!

When I went into the trades after school I bought myself a very used truck for $800. It had some trouble here and there but taught me a lot and saved me a massive financial burden. It worked for me for 7 years before it made sense for something better.


Also in the US at least you can put a newborn baby on your credit cards to start building credit from birth - just as I’ve done for my 2 kids.

Finally rental car agencies will rent to under 25 year olds for an additional fee.
Click to expand...
Thank you my friend for the commentary ,Dire straights we definitely are not! Neither is my son. Frustrated that a large purchase broke upon purchase. Just as you would be. Clearly we are in a completely backwards world. Where if you work hard and CAN afford it you are looked down upon. I assume it would be better if kids just never grew up, and never learned responsibility. ALSO, FYI this WAS NOT his first car he actually bought a busted Ford explorer for $2800 and drove it into the ground until it financially didn't make sense to repair it. Also you CANT rent a car in FL for any rental companyn9 matter how much you pay other than turo. Which BTW Whoever mentioned that above, was a good suggestion.
Also, I really don't need any advice on finances and am not going to get into any more pissing contests over finances. haters will Hate. I came on this forum for advice on get an issue resolved with RAM not finances or parenting. AND Thank you so much to those that provided corporate and contact info to resolve this. I was able to get in contact with them! Thank you thank you!
 
cierav said:
Thank you my friend for the commentary ,Dire straights we definitely are not! Neither is my son. Frustrated that a large purchase broke upon purchase. Just as you would be. Clearly we are in a completely backwards world. Where if you work hard and CAN afford it you are looked down upon. I assume it would be better if kids just never grew up, and never learned responsibility. ALSO, FYI this WAS NOT his first car he actually bought a busted Ford explorer for $2800 and drove it into the ground until it financially didn't make sense to repair it. Also you CANT rent a car in FL for any rental companyn9 matter how much you pay other than turo. Which BTW Whoever mentioned that above, was a good suggestion.
Also, I really don't need any advice on finances and am not going to get into any more pissing contests over finances. haters will Hate. I came on this forum for advice on get an issue resolved with RAM not finances or parenting. AND Thank you so much to those that provided corporate and contact info to resolve this. I was able to get in contact with them! Thank you thank you!
Click to expand...

This place is great with tons of advice. But sometimes (ok often) it layers in the unsolicited kind. You know your situation best, internet strangers are always full of it!

I’m beyond frustrated with this engine for you and all the owners and I don’t even own the engine! The promise of a trouble free brand new vehicle should not be a relic from the old days, nor should it be unexpected to have manufacturers righting the ship when problems do arise.

But as you are hopefully seeing it looks like it could be on the verge of resolution. Hopefully that happens for you guys son.

You definitely seem like your family is on the right track. I just feel for these future generations and everything they are facing sometimes…

Back on track…
 
@cierav, is there any chance you can loan your car to your son, and you rent a vehicle. There is also the life lesson of team work to solve an issue. At 18, he is ahead of alot of of kids his age.

I too taught my daughter hard work, honesty and self sufficiency. Both her and her husband got caught up in the 08 reality bubble bust, she worked in a bank that failed, and her husband was laid off due to the market crash. With two dogs, no job and renting a house, they couldn't rent anything. So we took a second on our house and financed a home for them to live in, and they paid the mortgage as rent. After the economy recovered we had equity and they had a sizable savings account. Now they own a nice home that they paid for with the equity we shared with them, after all of our expenses were recovered, it gave us a big check and them a good downpayment for the home they wanted. Team work allowed that to happen, and we couldn't allow our daughter to fail and be homeless. They would have never recovered, at least to the level they now enjoy.

Just a suggestion that you try to help him.
 
cierav said:
Thank you my friend for the commentary ,Dire straights we definitely are not! Neither is my son. Frustrated that a large purchase broke upon purchase. Just as you would be. Clearly we are in a completely backwards world. Where if you work hard and CAN afford it you are looked down upon. I assume it would be better if kids just never grew up, and never learned responsibility. ALSO, FYI this WAS NOT his first car he actually bought a busted Ford explorer for $2800 and drove it into the ground until it financially didn't make sense to repair it. Also you CANT rent a car in FL for any rental companyn9 matter how much you pay other than turo. Which BTW Whoever mentioned that above, was a good suggestion.
Also, I really don't need any advice on finances and am not going to get into any more pissing contests over finances. haters will Hate. I came on this forum for advice on get an issue resolved with RAM not finances or parenting. AND Thank you so much to those that provided corporate and contact info to resolve this. I was able to get in contact with them! Thank you thank you!
Click to expand...
Just curious about the outcome - I hope all ended up well for you and your son
 
artyman said:
I'm new here, but this sounds like a dealership issue. The misfire problem has been well documented here and there are fixes already posted on NHTSA from RAM.

Where do you live?
What dealership are you working with?
What kind of work does your son do? Sounds like an inspirational story that they could save up or get financing for such an expensive truck at 18. Would you be willing to share?
Respectfully, customer service doesn't solve problems. They make you feel better about your problems while the company gets some time to fix the issue.
If you did the research for your son, then you would have known about the misfire issue (2025 RAM 1500 BIGHORN 3.0 I HURRICANE twin-turbo, SO, 420HP - check engine light).
Why did you join the forum yesterday to trash the company and product? That just seems odd.

For background, I purchased a 2025 1500 bighorn in late August. I wasn't aware of the misfire issue. I have not had any CEL/MIL on my truck, and it seems to have been made on 4/24. I would say the Uconnect has been buggy, occasionally changing my language preferences to Italian and dumping my radio preferences. And my cold start seems high (1700+rpm) and it takes over a minute to come down to 1000 rpm or less. Otherwise, it's been a great upgrade over my 2010 1500 Laramie. I don't even miss the Hemi.

That said, you might consider a softer approach with Ram about how this doesn't look good on the dealership or the product. That could easily lead to waived payments and some form of transportation while the truck is being worked on.
Click to expand...
From the guy with 9 posts. A real long timer.
 
bigdodge said:
are you ok???
they said "I'm new here,"
Click to expand...
I’m more than ok.
I just had a hard time with this part. Did you read the whole post ? My intention wasn’t looking for an argument. But this quote rubbed me the wrong way.

“Why did you join the forum yesterday to trash the company and product? That just seems odd.”
 
bigdodge said:
then you have not lived with one no one could figure out , not that I have

isn't talking about problems what forums are about??
Click to expand...
Yes talking is what forums are all about as long as you dont ask personal questions like..."are you ok???"
Sorry just had to do that.:p
 
cierav said:
My son Purchased a ram 1500 2025 last week. Worst decision ever.... any help with getting money back or lemon law ect.
Got to 400miles driven the. The truck started shaking horribly. Flashing engine light started. So we had it towed. But of course stelantis only covered 15 miles and the dealer was 24 miles away so we had to pay for towing. We then called to get a rental car because it under the "3 year 36000mile warranty" . Guess what they don't provide a car because my son is 18. So let let him purchase it completely under his name no co signer. Now 1 week later the engine cylinder #3 misfires and they don't know why but can't get him another car? They told him it could be at least 3 weeks because they still don't know why just that it's cylinder #3. He will get fired if he misses any work, but he doesn't have a car now to get there. And in the mean time he's making the payment on a piece of crap. Any advice in dealing with lemons or ram would be so appreciated.
A lemon law attorney in your state should be able to help with that.
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 2 (members: 0, guests: 2)

Site Vendors

https://www.jasonlewisautomotive.com/

Members online

Total: 403 (members: 39, guests: 364)
Back
Top