2025 Tungsten - Good/Bad

[Ramboy13]

The regular tailgate works, but you press down to unlatch barndoors - nothing engages - almost like its locked

That sucks. Maybe someone else here will have an idea. Shame to have to take it in soon for service.

 

[Teeps NE]

Had my first experience with the CEL this weekend. Truck was operating just fine as I was parked waiting to give someone a ride a whole three blocks. Once we started moving, I noticed a severe lack of power. Like it was in limp mode. Once you broke through the initial acceleration, it worked fine. Additional symptom was flickering of the headlights. CEL came on flashing and I limped it to a parking spot just being cautious. Restarted the vehicle and the CEL was still flashing. I relaxed and let it sit off for about an hour and a half before trying again. CEL was still on but not flashing, so I got it home and it functioned just like it did prior to any of this(full power/no limp mode). The truck sat all of yesterday and when I got in it this morning, the CEL was gone. My RAM connect app did not capture this event or give me any notice about it. I'll swing it by the dealership this week and see if they can pull any codes.

Hoping it was just a software issue that needed to reboot from scratch/ghost in the machine. I'll keep you all posted.

 

[bsloan2]

Just picked up my Tungsten and really enjoying it - Only concerns are gas mileage, homelink not working with Liftmaster and the Multi function tailgate not working with Barn doors. A few times, the preference set have reverted back and I have had to reprogram ( Blinker Cameras, Auto fold mirrors, Park sense cameras)

Other than these - it has been the most comfortable ride - I traded out of a 2022 MD GLS 450 and the Ram is better -

Blinker cameras?? I don't have this selectable on my Tungsten.

 

[Ramboy13]

It's finally home! It's been a long wait, but I'm thrilled. Spent the last 4 hours just trying to find my way around all the settings. It got here just before dark, so didn't have a lot of daylight.
Kudos to Mark Dodge for a great experience. Everyone was great, especially Anthony (THANK YOU). They coordinated shipping from LA to NY, and unbelievably it left there yesterday and it was delivered late today.

 

[Ramboy13]

I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this, but has anyone found any info on how to adjust the 24-way seats from the door? I know it's easy to do from Uconnect on the center screen, but I'd like to know exactly how the door switches work. The manual isn't very clear.

 

[sburdeau]

Blinker cameras?? I don't have this selectable on my Tungsten.

Its in the Vehicle Sttings Menu under safety tab

 

[sburdeau]

That sucks. Maybe someone else here will have an idea. Shame to have to take it in soon for service.

Update on Tailgate - Dealer looked at it and said the hardware was not aligned properly ( They said all internal parts are plastic ) they fixed it so it works, but now I have a gignificant gap between the gate and the bed sides - about an inch or two - so it wont be water tight - Back to the dealer soon.

 

[Kilroy]

Update on Tailgate - Dealer looked at it and said the hardware was not aligned properly ( They said all internal parts are plastic ) they fixed it so it works, but now I have a gignificant gap between the gate and the bed sides - about an inch or two - so it wont be water tight - Back to the dealer soon.

Same here, but Looking at it, where the right tailgate prop cable, where it attached to the tailgate, there is a keyed washer that was not flush with the side of the tailgate preventing the eye loop of the cable from moving smoothly, I slight tape with a flat blade screw driver and a hammer bent it flush with the tailgate, and problem solved. The cable was damaged by the time I got the truck, so my dealer ordered new cables and will replace them for me. I can take a picture if you like.

 

[Ramboy13]

Same here, but Looking at it, where the right tailgate prop cable, where it attached to the tailgate, there is a keyed washer that was not flush with the side of the tailgate preventing the eye loop of the cable from moving smoothly, I slight tape with a flat blade screw driver and a hammer bent it flush with the tailgate, and problem solved. The cable was damaged by the time I got the truck, so my dealer ordered new cables and will replace them for me. I can take a picture if you like.

Good info - thanks! I'll take a look. I think my tonneau cover is the culprit, but I'll check this too.

 

[Kilroy]

This is the keyed washer that was not sitting flush with the tailgate, a flat blade screwdriver and a hammer with a easy couple taps made the washer flush allowing the cable to move freely and fall into the channel that guides the cable in place. Otherwise it gets trapped between the tailgate and the side fender causing the gap. Note the damage to the cable covering.

 

[Mc1502]

Just picked up my Tungsten and really enjoying it - Only concerns are gas mileage, homelink not working with Liftmaster and the Multi function tailgate not working with Barn doors. A few times, the preference set have reverted back and I have had to reprogram ( Blinker Cameras, Auto fold mirrors, Park sense cameras)

Other than these - it has been the most comfortable ride - I traded out of a 2022 MD GLS 450 and the Ram is better -

I have a Liftmaster and I was able to get it to work. I had no issues, getting it to work on the first try. Maybe I just got lucky.

 

[Kilroy]

I have a Liftmaster and I was able to get it to work. I had no issues, getting it to work on the first try. Maybe I just got lucky.

I tried linking my Craftsman wifi enabled door opened based on the instruction given in the owners manual, and found that it was NOT a rolling code system as they describe, but I followed the method of using a included remote that came with the opener, and held it close to the homelink control, and that worked as described. I did not need to press the remote learn from the door opener. Worked perfectly!

 

[dlsugg]

My suggestion is same as Ramboy13, if you are having any issues that the dealer can't resolve then call Ram customer care 800-399-2668 or 866-932-3878 to make your complaint. If your solution will cost you money for something that you are entitled too thinking it is part of the price you paid for the truck then the dealer can call Stellantis for a good faith financial support option. Sometimes Stellantis will cover the dealer's cost for their services.

Persistence and patients will usually prevail and if it doesn't then a good glass of bourbon will help calm the nerves in the mean time...

Thanks for the suggestion! The truck is supposed to come with 2 keyfobs, so there should be no cost to me. I'll call RAM customer care and make my complaint!

 

[EOK75]

Anyone in the Toronto area get their Hand's Free system to work? I have tried three routes within proximity to me that Stellantis claims are mapped - Hwy 400, Hwy 11, and the 410 and the system continues to state that I am on an unrecognized road for ADA on the driver assist screen. I have adaptive engaged, and then click the ADA button and it never leaves hands on mode.

 

[Ramit392]

Can I stray from this thread just a little bit and ask the Tungsten owners this question? When checking Oil On the new Ram I-6 where exactly is full on the gauge? Is it at the very top where the red mark begins? Is it at where at the lowest point of red mark stops at the full mark of the gauge begins to end the red mark? From very beginning to end on the gauge, is that one quart? The owner's manual tells you all about where the gauge is and to expect the motor to use some oil during break in, but does not explain how to read the gauge. It does not explain the red marks at full and end of the gauge at all. Leaving a complete mystery to know what usage has taken place from gauge measurements as to where should you add oil or how much?

 

[Kilroy]

Can I stray from this thread just a little bit and ask the Tungsten owners this question? When checking Oil On the new Ram I-6 where exactly is full on the gauge? Is it at the very top where the red mark begins? Is it at where at the lowest point of red mark stops at the full mark of the gauge begins to end the red mark? From very beginning to end on the gauge, is that one quart? The owner's manual tells you all about where the gauge is and to expect the motor to use some oil during break in, but does not explain how to read the gauge. It does not explain the red marks at full and end of the gauge at all. Leaving a complete mystery to know what usage has taken place from gauge measurements as to where should you add oil or how much?

The electronic gauge in the 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten refreshes after adding oil by running the engine until the oil temperature exceeds 120°F (49°C), parking on level ground, turning off the engine, cycling the ignition to RUN, and waiting four minutes. The updated level then appears in the Vehicle Info menu. If the gauge shows one bar below maximum after adding oil, this is considered within the safe range, with each bar roughly representing a fraction of a quart (likely around 0.25 to 0.5 quarts, though not explicitly labeled as such).

 

[Ramit392]

Thank you for the information. I understand about it more now but would rather have a dipstick or both.

 

[Hoeser]

A bit of a rocky start with my 2025 Tungsten - bought it because I fell in love with the audio system and the smoothness of the engine but has anyone else run into any of these issues?

1. Apple carplay audio randomly cutting out for about a half a second? It seems to happen more at the beginning of a drive. I know for a fact its not audio buffering from the source (it's downloaded audio). It doesn't seem to happen on a USB cable, it's specifically when operating on wireless media. I tested wireless android audio and had the same issue. I suspect this is a uConnect thing... the software has been very disappointing overall, which I kind of expected since I had a 2023 rebel and uConnect was pretty terrible in that truck also.

2. Buzz coming from the driver's side dash speaker - comes on at about 285hz specifically if I use a tone generator, which is a frequency hit often in music so I notice it quite a bit. They replaced the grill and the speaker today, it really just made it worse - seems to come on at even lower volume. I can lessen the buzz when I press on the grill, so it could be the section of dash that it's actually attached too that is the root cause. I've temporarily jammed a bunch of foam up between the glass and the grill as well as the a-piller liner and the grill to lessen it. They're supposed to talk to the tech line on Monday to get some advice... not confident. I did notice when I looked up the part number for the dash speakers that they are *not* unique to the Klipsch system, they're just generic to basically every trim line of the truck. I may try replacing them with something else.
3. Engine stops running shifting between reverse/drive (like on a 3pt turn or backing out of the driveway) - This one has only happened to me twice over about 3 weeks of ownership. I'll shift from reverse into drive, and then the engine just stops - doesn't hesitate - it's as if I just hit the run button to shut it down.. and then the truck will roll the dial into park because its in gear and the engine isn't running. Haven't talked to service about this one yet since its only happened twice, but if it happens again I'm going to definitely have them start looking at it. It's not throwing codes for this.

4. Another weird issue right from the factory on mine is that the rear passenger door lock is extremely stiff and will not actuate with power locks... they tried to fix it today and just marred up the grommet around the manual lock pull. Needless to say, I'm pretty disappointed with the service so far. They're going to have to fix it properly and now replace the indigo colored grommet around the manual lock pull.

 

[Ramboy13]

A bit of a rocky start with my 2025 Tungsten - bought it because I fell in love with the audio system and the smoothness of the engine but has anyone else run into any of these issues?

1. Apple carplay audio randomly cutting out for about a half a second? It seems to happen more at the beginning of a drive. I know for a fact its not audio buffering from the source (it's downloaded audio). It doesn't seem to happen on a USB cable, it's specifically when operating on wireless media. I tested wireless android audio and had the same issue. I suspect this is a uConnect thing... the software has been very disappointing overall, which I kind of expected since I had a 2023 rebel and uConnect was pretty terrible in that truck also.

2. Buzz coming from the driver's side dash speaker - comes on at about 285hz specifically if I use a tone generator, which is a frequency hit often in music so I notice it quite a bit. They replaced the grill and the speaker today, it really just made it worse - seems to come on at even lower volume. I can lessen the buzz when I press on the grill, so it could be the section of dash that it's actually attached too that is the root cause. I've temporarily jammed a bunch of foam up between the glass and the grill as well as the a-piller liner and the grill to lessen it. They're supposed to talk to the tech line on Monday to get some advice... not confident. I did notice when I looked up the part number for the dash speakers that they are *not* unique to the Klipsch system, they're just generic to basically every trim line of the truck. I may try replacing them with something else.
3. Engine stops running shifting between reverse/drive (like on a 3pt turn or backing out of the driveway) - This one has only happened to me twice over about 3 weeks of ownership. I'll shift from reverse into drive, and then the engine just stops - doesn't hesitate - it's as if I just hit the run button to shut it down.. and then the truck will roll the dial into park because its in gear and the engine isn't running. Haven't talked to service about this one yet since its only happened twice, but if it happens again I'm going to definitely have them start looking at it. It's not throwing codes for this.

4. Another weird issue right from the factory on mine is that the rear passenger door lock is extremely stiff and will not actuate with power locks... they tried to fix it today and just marred up the grommet around the manual lock pull. Needless to say, I'm pretty disappointed with the service so far. They're going to have to fix it properly and now replace the indigo colored grommet around the manual lock pull.

Sorry you're dealing with these things. It's disappointing.
I can confirm I have the same with #1. I haven't mentioned it b/c I thought I was imagining it. But your description is spot on. I tend to use Apple CarPlay, and use Pandora. The dropouts don't make any sense at all, especially when I'm out of cell coverage and using offline music.

 

[Bsjoiner]

Same issue as #1 and it’s been happening on my first and second (replacement) Tungsten.

Only other issues so far are my massaging seats make a high pitched noise and my proximity wake is not working. Other than that so far so good.