No luck.

[Slimmons]

For anyone that's seen my previous posts, it's no news that I've had terrible luck with RAM (2021 big horn). As a brief overview, I've experienced the leaking back window, rack and pinion going out, header bolt snapping, header cracking, bad fuel injector, and a second rack and pinion going out. All of this before 40k miles.

I bounced around the idea of selling the truck because it's had more problems than any vehicle I've ever had, and RAM has been the worst company I've ever contacted for support (including airlines). Well, I'm sitting at around $75k miles and it looks like the camshaft is done for. I've got it at a repair shop now (not a dealership), and I don't have many details, but I'm assuming it's the same problem that a lot of people have. Just updating.

Not sure where I'm going from here. I love the ram boxes, and that's the only reason I went with a RAM (besides I think it's the best looking truck). I use the boxes daily and they're fantastic. But, the truck never making it more than 10k miles without going into the shop of breaking down is too much.

idk if I'm looking for advice, or opinions or what. Just figured I'd update the struggle here. Oddly enough, I can't seem to pull the trigger on another brand, because I love the ram boxes so much. But I can't stand the idea of getting another one of these. A $50-80k truck should be able to go more than 10k miles without needing parts replaced.

 

[HSKR R/T]

For anyone that's seen my previous posts, it's no news that I've had terrible luck with RAM (2021 big horn). As a brief overview, I've experienced the leaking back window, rack and pinion going out, header bolt snapping, header cracking, bad fuel injector, and a second rack and pinion going out. All of this before 40k miles.

I bounced around the idea of selling the truck because it's had more problems than any vehicle I've ever had, and RAM has been the worst company I've ever contacted for support (including airlines). Well, I'm sitting at around $75k miles and it looks like the camshaft is done for. I've got it at a repair shop now (not a dealership), and I don't have many details, but I'm assuming it's the same problem that a lot of people have. Just updating.

Not sure where I'm going from here. I love the ram boxes, and that's the only reason I went with a RAM (besides I think it's the best looking truck). I use the boxes daily and they're fantastic. But, the truck never making it more than 10k miles without going into the shop of breaking down is too much.

idk if I'm looking for advice, or opinions or what. Just figured I'd update the struggle here. Oddly enough, I can't seem to pull the trigger on another brand, because I love the ram boxes so much. But I can't stand the idea of getting another one of these. A $50-80k truck should be able to go more than 10k miles without needing parts replaced.

You are the minority of owners having that many issues. Buy a different one, and may have better luck

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

SUCKS TO HEAR I HAVE A 19 AND HAVE HAD PRETTY GOOD LUCK SO FAR (KNOCK ON WOOD) MAYBE TAKING HSKR R/T ADVICE WOULD BE ONE TO CONSIDER

 

[Jako]

For anyone that's seen my previous posts, it's no news that I've had terrible luck with RAM (2021 big horn). As a brief overview, I've experienced the leaking back window, rack and pinion going out, header bolt snapping, header cracking, bad fuel injector, and a second rack and pinion going out. All of this before 40k miles.

I bounced around the idea of selling the truck because it's had more problems than any vehicle I've ever had, and RAM has been the worst company I've ever contacted for support (including airlines). Well, I'm sitting at around $75k miles and it looks like the camshaft is done for. I've got it at a repair shop now (not a dealership), and I don't have many details, but I'm assuming it's the same problem that a lot of people have. Just updating.

Not sure where I'm going from here. I love the ram boxes, and that's the only reason I went with a RAM (besides I think it's the best looking truck). I use the boxes daily and they're fantastic. But, the truck never making it more than 10k miles without going into the shop of breaking down is too much.

idk if I'm looking for advice, or opinions or what. Just figured I'd update the struggle here. Oddly enough, I can't seem to pull the trigger on another brand, because I love the ram boxes so much. But I can't stand the idea of getting another one of these. A $50-80k truck should be able to go more than 10k miles without needing parts replaced.

Sorry to hear of your issues. Wishing and hoping for the best for you.

 

[scottmoyer]

I'm at 36k miles on my '21. I've had a few issues also, but in today's world, I think you'll find all manufacturers are the same. I have a '22 Audi S4 that's in the shop right now. I have nothing but electrical gremlins on that car. If they removed all the electronic nanny features, the mechanicals are good and it'd be a good car.

Regarding the RAM, I also had the leaking rear window. I fixed it myself. I did have the clunk going over bumps that the dealer couldn't replicate. I fixed it myself. The dealer did fix a blown front CV boot/axle, but then created another issue by not tightening the lower control arm bolts. I fixed that myself. My low note horn went out, dealer fixed. I have not confirmed the status of my header bolts as I don't think I have any issues that warrant checking them. All vehicles today have issues of some sort.

In 2018, I bought an F150 4x4. Ford sold over 800k in 2017, so they must be decent, right? I lemon lawed my truck due to so many issues within the first 6 months. But my neighbor has one without issue, as does his neighbor on the other side. Mine was a fluke I guess.

Get another RAM and enjoy the truck. The forums can help resolve issues if the dealer can't.

 

[rick619]

I had a similar situation, but it was a used 2011 F150. I bought it with around 50K miles and it needed a new engine after about 5K miles. Did that, then it was just one thing after another. Ended up trading it for an '18 F150. I only had that one for 3 years, but never a single problem. Frustrating, especially if you bought it new and know it wasn't abused. Sometimes you just have to cut your losses.

Though in your situation, I wouldn't take a chance on a '25 with the new motor, more likely to have problems. I would try to find a '24 if there are any left that fit your needs. I'm happy with my '23, though at this point with prices, if something happened to it, I'd be tempted to go '18 or earlier and save some money. We seem to be at the point where inflation is making it questionable if a new truck is worth it. All the technology adds more things to go wrong.