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Considering a Ram 1500, but concerned about reliability... New to 5GenRam

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I've been lurking for a while... I've owned a 2006 Tundra for the past 18 yrs and it's got 255K miles. Other than replacing the injectors, changing the oil and brakes as well as changing the driveshaft bearing and U joints, I haven't had a single problem with it. It's time for a new truck and I think I'm going with a Ram 1500 Limited. I'm shopping around for used, but if I can't find what I want will order new from Mark Dodge.

Just wanted to ask, has anyone had reliability issues with their Ram? I have looked at Consumer reports, JD Power and other rankings, but was looking for owner experience. I have a few 80's and 90's CJs and wranglers and while I know times have changed they were plain unreliable.

thanks
I have a 2019 bighorn with the hemi. although I love the truck and how it feels my list of issues is long. maybe it's because it was the introduction year but I've had The air dam replaced at about 70,000 mi for no reason other than it just stopped working and currently going on my second one at 162,000 mi for no reason other than it stopped working, I've had two exhaust manifolds crack multiple bolts break suspension issues I just replaced my radiator that sprung a random leak about 10,000 miles ago, two grand to replace the back window because it was leaking into the liner, had an issue with the display. which was corrected. can't remember what that was about, water pump replaced and now it is at the dealership with the hemi being torn apart trying to figure out random and cylinder 7 misfire. you could practically eat off this engine I've taken such good care of it and changed the oil every 6,000 mi roughly. fortunately it's a company vehicle otherwise I'd be financially screwed. My current rental is a 2024 Laramie that is beautiful and I love it but I remain dubious.
 
I have a 2019 bighorn with the hemi. although I love the truck and how it feels my list of issues is long. maybe it's because it was the introduction year but I've had The air dam replaced at about 70,000 mi for no reason other than it just stopped working and currently going on my second one at 162,000 mi for no reason other than it stopped working, I've had two exhaust manifolds crack multiple bolts break suspension issues I just replaced my radiator that sprung a random leak about 10,000 miles ago, two grand to replace the back window because it was leaking into the liner, had an issue with the display. which was corrected. can't remember what that was about, water pump replaced and now it is at the dealership with the hemi being torn apart trying to figure out random and cylinder 7 misfire. you could practically eat off this engine I've taken such good care of it and changed the oil every 6,000 mi roughly. fortunately it's a company vehicle otherwise I'd be financially screwed. My current rental is a 2024 Laramie that is beautiful and I love it but I remain dubious.
My first Ram a 05, and now a 2021 love the truck I think I lucked out it seems like people have trouble with 2022 and newer but my truck is fine knock on wood.
 
I have a 2019 bighorn with the hemi. although I love the truck and how it feels my list of issues is long. maybe it's because it was the introduction year but I've had The air dam replaced at about 70,000 mi for no reason other than it just stopped working and currently going on my second one at 162,000 mi for no reason other than it stopped working, I've had two exhaust manifolds crack multiple bolts break suspension issues I just replaced my radiator that sprung a random leak about 10,000 miles ago, two grand to replace the back window because it was leaking into the liner, had an issue with the display. which was corrected. can't remember what that was about, water pump replaced and now it is at the dealership with the hemi being torn apart trying to figure out random and cylinder 7 misfire. you could practically eat off this engine I've taken such good care of it and changed the oil every 6,000 mi roughly. fortunately it's a company vehicle otherwise I'd be financially screwed. My current rental is a 2024 Laramie that is beautiful and I love it but I remain dubious.
Wasted time and money in the active air dam. Just remove it and stop worrying about it. The new "fix" for the rear window leak is to just squeeze in more sealant around the window frame.

Water pump is just normal maintenance. You have 160k miles on the truck, they aren't meant to be lifetime parts.

Radiator leak could have been from not doing a coolant flush and getting fresh coolant in the system causing corrosion on the aluminum radiator.

For an almost 6 year old truck with 160k miles on its that's really not a very big list of issues.
 
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie with the Level II package so it is a complex truck

Only problem has been the leaking rear window. Took several weeks to get the part and had to garage the truck during that time to make sure I didn't get something wet that shouldn't get wet. Otherwise, no issues in 41k miles. Truck runs great. Very happy with it. Only serious problem is that it is too quiet and comfortable on the highway so I can fall asleep, particularly if the active cruise control is on. Wife drives or I get a big coffee to address this concern. ;-)
 
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie with the Level II package so it is a complex truck

Only problem has been the leaking rear window. Took several weeks to get the part and had to garage the truck during that time to make sure I didn't get something wet that shouldn't get wet. Otherwise, no issues in 41k miles. Truck runs great. Very happy with it. Only serious problem is that it is too quiet and comfortable on the highway so I can fall asleep, particularly if the active cruise control is on. Wife drives or I get a big coffee to address this concern. ;-)
or you can drive, give the wife the big coffee and she ll talk the whole trip, o wait, I didn t think that through, LOL.
I think they are amazingly smooth and quiet. Better than some luxury vehicle s I ve owned for sure.
 
I just picked up a used 2023, 1500 Laramie with 23k on it. This is my 2nd Ram. It's only been a month, but so far no issues. I'm only planning to keep it for about 3 years and then I'll be looking for a low mileage one with the hurricane engine. Coming from two, B-58 BMWs, I'm a fan of the I6 turbo thing. Both were driven kind of hard, with no issues at all. If this new platform eliminates the 2 biggest Ram headaches (both ticks) I see it as a win.
Waiting will give potential issues time to emerge and lower the price... hopefully.
 
I have a 2019 bighorn with the hemi. although I love the truck and how it feels my list of issues is long. maybe it's because it was the introduction year but I've had The air dam replaced at about 70,000 mi for no reason other than it just stopped working and currently going on my second one at 162,000 mi for no reason other than it stopped working, I've had two exhaust manifolds crack multiple bolts break suspension issues I just replaced my radiator that sprung a random leak about 10,000 miles ago, two grand to replace the back window because it was leaking into the liner, had an issue with the display. which was corrected. can't remember what that was about, water pump replaced and now it is at the dealership with the hemi being torn apart trying to figure out random and cylinder 7 misfire. you could practically eat off this engine I've taken such good care of it and changed the oil every 6,000 mi roughly. fortunately it's a company vehicle otherwise I'd be financially screwed. My current rental is a 2024 Laramie that is beautiful and I love it but I remain dubious.
I also had the cylinder 7 misfire, occurred suddenly and without any previous indications to the issue. To make a long story short I plugged in my scan tool and cleared the engine light, hoping to see it occur in real time. To my amazement the issue vanished, must have been a software glitch. So if you have this occur in the future try clearing the code before calling the shop.
 
I also had the cylinder 7 misfire, occurred suddenly and without any previous indications to the issue. To make a long story short I plugged in my scan tool and cleared the engine light, hoping to see it occur in real time. To my amazement the issue vanished, must have been a software glitch. So if you have this occur in the future try clearing the code before calling the shop.
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My 2020 Longhorn has had a number of disconcerting, but temporary, glitches that eventually went away after the OTA (over the air) updates were allowed to complete themselves. Sometimes it takes disconnecting the 12V battery for a few hours, reconnecting the battery and leaving the truck alone overnight so it can reset itself, or complete the OTA update at its own pace, as the case may be.
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I LOVE my Ram, although I don't so much like the fact that our vehicles are now computers on wheels, and just like our computers/phones/all electronic devices, the truck needs routine firmware or software updates that frequently go awry. There's just something about software design that makes it unreliable - it's a fact of life now.
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I have an 2006 4 Runner with 360k on the od. No engine issues at all and ac still works. I have also heard of some that didn't last half as long. So, In the end, I've decided to just drive my Ram and enjoy it. If nothing happens until the warranty runs out, I'll extend it.
I sold my BMW M340i because I need a truck. I refuse to be that guy that sold a car I really liked, just to drive around in fear of a breakdown. All of these vehicles have issues but not all of us will experience them.
 

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