2019 Ram 1500 after 100,000 Miles of Ownership | Truck Central *Actual Owner's Review*

[@TruckCentral]

*A MILLION MILES BY 2030!* We know this truck has 100k miles on it, but can you guess the idle hours? (COMMENT YOUR BEST GUESS)

[@sasquatchcrew]

600

[@DadaIorian]

1175

[@royalelwood9538]

400

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

Wait ✋ are we talking idle or engine hrs

[@TruckCentral]

Just idle

[@zephxiii]

You should take this to 200,000 miles on this channel, it would be really interesting!

[@MrJustinWheeler]

That is the plan!

[@ramrider1453]

Like I have said before with all those Ford and GM brand loyal individuals. Ram has greatly improved there reliability. Yes some issues happen and with every brand that is. But over all Ram is stepping up there game. It will take a few years to remove that rep of being unreliable. But in the last 4-5 years they have only been getting better. Over 5 years ago I wouldn’t of ever dreamed of getting a Ram. Now I got one. How things change and competition is great. Enough said. Ram 1️⃣

[@squamnh]

I had a 2014 1500 Big Horn, crew cab, 4wd hemi - only had it for about 30k miles (lease), but it was completely flawless... literally zero issues

[@glengazzard5517]

I have been a die hard gm guy for 30 years. I needed a new truck and my wife said look at the ram. I replied that I wouldn’t own an effing Chrysler truck they are not dependable. I set out to prove my point and dag nabbit I was wrong. I now own a 2019 ram sport fully loaded and I am loving it.

[@ramrider1453]

@@glengazzard5517 Welcome to the club Glen👍👍👍

[@fireant1272]

I agree my ram has been great! Awesome trucks very reliable.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Bs. Absolutely nothing wrong with the reliability of dodge trucks

[@RobCabreraCh]

It's so cool that you put on so many miles on those trucks! My family usually keeps a car for 8 - 10 years, so our cars usually end up at around 300k mi. The most we have ever done was a 2006 Camry with 400k miles, but that had a completely new engine block after 300k miles because the dealership broke the engine during a visit to the body shop, which I'm still upset about. I'll buy a RAM 1500 Bighorn to replace my 300k mile 2013 Town & Country, and your videos are a great resource to know what to expect with heavy use.

[@tinshield]

My 2017 Bighorn V6 has 90k on it. Only issue it had was a leaky transmission gasket. Still runs and rides perfect.

[@Bosha92]

I own a 2019 Limited 4x4 similar to yours. Only have 32K miles I’ve had a few minor issues that have been covered under warranty thus far but overall it’s been a very nice experience, the interior is gorgeous I even like it more the new F-150. Great review, I know RAM has really worked to get their reliability problems!

[@TruckCentral]

That's awesome man. Glad you kept it!

[@PW1316]

My 2015 ram 1500 3.6 pen star 78,000 miles in the last year I’ve noticed valve noise with 87 octane gas so now I put 89 octane in it which is what’s recommended.I had my trans fluid and pan changed at 76,000 and still runs smooth.

[@davidmckibbin4440]

i have a 2013 ram 1500 hemi tradesman with 192000 miles, great truck for sure the best truck i have ever owned, between comfort, power, mpg and cost to owned.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Have you disabled MDS?

[@davidmckibbin4440]

@@jacobsebastien3910 no i have not, just turned 200000 k today. time for plugs and a transmission fluid change.

[@DadaIorian]

Crazy that future Justin only just posted this video 2 hrs ago! Looking forward to part 2 and as always, thanks for doing us the solid with this series!

[@TruckCentral]

Glad you’re enjoying them! Thanks for watching 👊 (Btw, this video was filmed 3 weeks ago. Truck has 102k on it now) 🤫

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Thank you sir! I appreciate the input!

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

I want too thank Ram Rider for purswading me too leave Ford and buy my first Ram ...glad I did because the Ford had way too many issues like sunroof getting stuck at 10 k and oil consumption at 1k on my last 1 and my Ram has been flawless after 20 k ..Thumbs up Justin on your Ram and I'm guessing 3600 idle hours ..

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Glad you’re happy with the Ram. But Ford does make nice trucks too. They all have lemons. All that matters is that you’re happy with what you’re driving at the end of the day. Thanks again for watching. And you’re guess is a little too high (;

[@ramrider1453]

😃😃😃👍👍 Oh Ram 1500 King of trucks. Ya made me blush. Lol🤣

[@fireant1272]

Way to many problems with Ford trucks. Ram has been way more reliable for me.

[@Hayden_gearheart]

Great video the trucks still looks so good for 100,000 miles I’m guessing you have about 10,000 idle hours on it and how long do you plan on keeping the truck I would love to see a 200,000 mile video to

[@chrisenloe3972]

My 2017 Ram 1500 has 173000, runs perfect, no problems

[@barrybebenek8691]

You’re a lucky man. With that luck buy a lottery ticket.

[@coreyjohnson8749]

1K for headlight - my 2019 limited (47K miles) lower led strip when out. $1300 to have it fixed (per one dealer).

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yikes. That’s about what figured. I do not want to buy one of those.

[@kylehanna9920]

I can back that, I had to replace one on my rebel and it costed $982 but not because of it going out but because of breaking the actual housing.

[@G2KB099]

Ram should sponsor this guy and give him a free brand new top of the line truck

[@TruckCentral]

Amen! Glad you’re enjoying the High Mileage Ram series... plenty more coming up with this truck!

[@donaldmarusak4929]

Have 2004 ram 5.7 365,000 miles. Needs rear end work. Routine maintence. Had 1983 ram with 318 ci. had same block rebuilt at 210,000 mi. Sold it running good with 500,000 mi. Have 2013 ram with 135,500 miles. New water pump and brakes and regular oil changes and no more. Brother has 2010 ram with 350,000+ miles. Still drives as working/recreational truck. Other brother and nephew drive ram trucks. Final word...GOOD TRUCKS!

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Turned off the MDS on those Rams?

[@xxverdeskxx741]

@donaldmarusak how often did you do the oil changes and what brand oil and filter?

[@BenMarar]

Thanks man! My 2017 GMC Sierra would fell off I guessed that lol bu I upgraded it to the 2021 RAM . Good news

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Congrats on the new truck! I hope it serves you well!

[@AA-eg4fp]

Do you really change your oil every 9000 miles? That’s impressive. What oil do use?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yep. I just change it when the truck reminds me. I probably should change it more often, but where’s the fun in that?? (; I use full synthetic Penzoil 5w-20. Thanks for watching!

[@epoxy1710]

Changed oil on my 2000 4,7L durango every 9000 miles, zero problems with that engine after 133.000 miles

[@AA-eg4fp]

@@epoxy1710 I got a 09 Durango with the 5.7, I used to change my oil every 7000 miles and my cam & lifters broke at around 170k. Now after I fixed it am changing my oil every 5k max lol.

[@thehonesthiker]

I'm guessing 762 idle hours considering it's not that old. Also, random question, but do you get brighted a lot with your lights? I swear any time I'm going down a 2 lane road at night it's almost a guarantee I'll get brighted at least once.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Good guess (; I get flashed quite a bit. I guess these dynamic Bi-LED low beams are probably a little on the bright side.

[@jamesklinkhammer7539]

You said your pulling 11, or 12 pounds with 3.21 gears.Dealers said my 21 ram hemi with 3.21 gears is rated st 8550 pounds.... I also wouldn't change synthetic oil at 9,000 miles ,oil is cheap change it at 5,000 miles with pennzoil platinum synthetic 5-20 weight

[@robertsahli9998]

What is your truck payload and towing numbers?

[@studioxps72]

2017 5.7 92k no issues

[@johnvaras1764]

do you smell coolant when you get out of truck and walk to the front? i get no smell in the cabin but outside I do. No leaks... frustrated! thanks

[@MichaelCarsonNH]

Curious if anyone has had any issues with the carbon fiber around the middle of the dash on top around the small storage. Picking up a 2020 Limited, and it is starting to crack. Wondering if possible to replace that.

[@royalelwood9538]

How often do you change your spark plugs? In my 2011 you had to change them every 40-50,000 miles

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I just changed the spark plugs for the first time at 100k. Ram suggests changing them in the 90-100k range. My last 1500 had the original spark plugs for 180k miles. I forgot. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bobcook289]

My 2004 breaks before 10,000 Leaks like crazy

[@alldecentnamestaken]

Does anyone have any data/information on the reliability of the Gen 3 Ecodiesel?

[@IvanRamirez-fs3sf]

You may have about 5,000 idle hours on it I never own a Ram I’m planning to buy a truck I need to decide between 18 silverado or 19 Ram tradesman any advise. Thank you

[@bamaz7140]

What do you do for a living man? Why I ask is because that is a lot of miles for just 2 years! Keep up the great content. You may convince me to switching to a Ram truck from a GM.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment. I do automation in the energy business. Keeps me busy for sure! Thanks for watching and good luck switching to Ram! (I love GM trucks too though)

[@WorldBoss89]

What trim package is it bc I have a 2019 and my lights do not look like that

[@JLawMTB]

Do you leave MDS on or turn it off manually with the gear selector? Obviously doesn't come on in tow haul with a trailer, but would be an interesting to know from a reliability stand point of that system (lifters, solenoids etc).

[@SwampFeet678]

I have a 17 Laramie with 58k miles. Ive turned the MDS off Every. Time. I. Drive... I also change oil at 6-7k miles, not 9k.

[@coqueto45]

The air sound doesn't bother me from the seats, but the damn motor is super loud...it's like a whiny higher pitch sound

[@fabianfazzari7261]

Have you gotten the famous hemi tick?

[@donaldmarusak4929]

YES. OIL CHANGE WITH GOOD SYNTHETIC OIL GOT RID OF IT.

[@PitbullSoco]

Being the fact that you work out of the truck, im going with 1150 idle hours.

[@andrewmittelstadt3270]

My Idle hour guess 2019 hours. I am basing that off of just hitting 11k on my tuck and multiplying it by 10. Did you say you have 3.21 gears on your truck? If so, I do too and my truck is saying it’s max towing is 8100lbs unless I’m reading it wrong.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Good guess, but a little high. I do have the 3.21 gears. Funny you ask that, bc I was going through my truck paperwork yesterday and realized I had my tow rating wrong all along. Glad I saw that before we put the towing video out in a couple weeks. Lol Thanks for watching!

[@bigbags85]

I have a tentative order placed for a 22 Laramie but I'm terrified because my wife had an FCA vehicle and the electronics were straight junk.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Chevy/GMC has the Worst electronics for Sure.

[@nsleone299]

I keep driving my Ram at the same average speed it will take me about 2660 hours to reach 100,000 miles, I’m currently at 16,900 miles and 454 hours. I’m guessing your truck is probably around 4000 hours maybe?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Kudos on the logic! But too high! Thanks for watching!

[@nsleone299]

@@MrJustinWheeler darn! I had a hope I was close haha

[@nsleone299]

@@MrJustinWheeler oh wait was it supposed to be only idle hours?? I thought it was for total hours lol whoops

[@billysmith5977]

10k combined engine & idle hours is high for 100k miles IMO but I usually won’t buy anything over 5k hours

[@budblack3588]

what are those radio codes, what the issues are? or suppose to be?

[@jhford1234]

I'm going to guess around 6000 hours of idle time? About 3 hours a day 5 days a week?

[@jeffm8707]

Any rust issues? That's my biggest concern up here in Ohio where they love to dump salt. I've noticed some older gen Rams around with more wheel well rust than other brands.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Did you Disable the MDS?

[@Jan-VH]

modern cars nowadays should have no problems doing "only" 100 000 miles

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

Laughs in German cars

[@js17hilton]

I’m guessing 3304 driving hours, 964 idle hours.

[@bobcook289]

For 65,000 dollars it should last 20 years In Ohio it will rust out before 200,000 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🌹🌹🌹🥀🥀💐

[@TheNewenglandboys]

I've been following your truck videos from the beginning and your doing a great job! Kudos! Anxiously waiting for this part 2! Great information by the way and thanks for that! Here's my wild guess on your idle hours: 2,300

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback as always. Good guess but too high. (:

[@jeepin4life]

Lol towing 10-12k? With a 3.21? Woof…you’ve got a max tow of 8k on that truck my friend. God speed.

[@quentinc1275]

Im guessing 2,000 idle hours. I would change the oil a little sooner than 9k, maybe every 6-7k. 1 idle hr= 40 miles of driving

[@chasefeller1279]

How long do you think you’ll keep this truck mileage wise (assuming it doesn’t break)?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I have no intentions to get rid of it. My son will turn 16 right about the time this is paid off, so I’ll probably give it to him. By that time it’ll have 250k miles.

[@GrinDiesel1969]

50,000 miles in 6 months, What do you do for work??

[@billfrete8487]

Damn, Idle hours... You are the Environments best friend.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I’m not a tree hugger, but I do support environmental conservation efforts. I save the trees by only using a bidet vs toilet paper. (;

[@eugene44569]

Scotty Kilmer is furious "those ram cheap boxes only last for 10000 miles"- scotty

[@loganhill370]

What are you doing for work driving that much?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I do automation in the energy sector. Takes me all over the country! Thanks for watching.

[@remymargosian6461]

idle hours arent reflected in the oil change warning so id say if its high idle and changing oil at the max interval ur probably waiting a bit long my man

[@dodgedakota1]

The cool seats is just a fan that blows cabin air through

[@TreborStiefel]

I say 2000 idle hours, with a year and half of working days idling at 5.5 hours a day.

[@crabsuegen902]

Im goin to guess 250 hours of idle for 100k miles

[@bnukeum7180]

Guessing 425 to 450 idle hours. Appreciate the updates, still really like our 2017, but definitely like the look of the 5th gen. Just wish they still had the optioned chocolate brown seats in the Longhorn.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Good guess, but a little too low. I also really liked that chocolate interior in the 4th gens. I secretly wish this truck had the red rebel leather seats. 🙊

[@codybrackett812]

🤢 chocolate leather......

[@daddycox82]

I have the same truck, I have 650 hours driving and 120 hours idle, at 30k so I m guessing 480 hours

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

I say 1,734 engine hrs 345 idling

[@armytruth6860]

My 2018 F250 with the 6.7 has 60K

[@tndoug307]

I'm going to say 3400 idle hrs....

[@Ramcat_Vlogs]

2 and a half years and 25k miles on my 2019 1500 limited the only issue I had was the upper driver side halo dtrl went out I paid 60k and got 50k a month ago when I traded it in for my TRX I’m not complaining I absolutely love ram we have 6 in are company and have had rams in the family since ‘95

[@symonjonathan1027]

6000 idle hours is my guess

[@mjc250]

7980 total engine hours with 4000 idle

[@garudateams]

I wish I could check the idol hours on my car too

[@emmanuelmendiola6998]

3900 idle hrs.

[@ivisonjewellson]

I’m guessing 4800

[@amolinari9]

Not including driving miles I’d guess you’ve got 2000 idol hours. That’s like the average American work hours a year lol.

[@bryanriv]

Hey! How much would you pay for a 2019 longhorn fully loaded (4x4) short bed with 91k miles? I’m in the market to buy a truck but don’t really know what they are worth. They have it priced at $40k. Thank you for the insight!

[@SwampFeet678]

Thats not bad for one loaded. Im looking at a 19 Limited with 20k miles for $55k.

[@CharlietoKind]

I'm gonna guess 1405 idle hours

[@travishofmann5675]

825 idle hours

[@jimlevering4613]

1250 idle hours

[@Fever_Rides]

I’ll guess 1,100 idle hours

[@jbj1836]

idle hours guess ~500

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Good guess. But higher!

[@theupscale7130]

680 hours

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Good guess. A little higher (;

[@bobcook289]

Gas motors are good for 150,000

[@winandwin6635]

50k idle hours

[@RagtopRoads]

10,000 hours

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Haha, this truck is worked hard, but not THAT hard. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffdenig705]

I don't even know where to start. 100K Mile is Nothing on a Chevy or a Ford. All of my Gas Fords have run well over 300K miles with maybe a battery, tires and a water pump. The Rams are an absolute SHIT Vehicle. You'll wipe a Cam on that thing soon enough. LOL, a video telling people what Hasn't Broken on a Ram at 100K Miles should be enough to have people running the other direction.

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

Here’s the thing most ford don’t last 100k either same with Chevy, you might have gotten very lucky

[@nickrowland6550]

2200 hours

[@Kevin-ps1wh]

200000 hours idle lol 😂

[@TruckCentral]

That’s 23 years straight 😂

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Only Justin from the future could pull that off!

[@REDZ32TT]

4WD auto??

[@tomh9470]

Yes. There is a clutch pack in the transfer case. It runs RWD until electronic sensors detect wheel spin. Then, the transfer case clutch engages and directs torque to the front wheels. Great for rain or slippery conditions when traction is available, but it can save you from a spin when you get too aggressive with throttle. There are some expensive German high performance cars that use similar technology. Mercedes, for instance, calls it 4-Matic+ (note the “+”). So much better than AWD that always directs torque to your front wheels regardless of traction conditions & causes something called “torque steer” in high power applications.

[@craigg4833]

435 idle Hrs

[@MrJustinWheeler]

No sir. But good guess!

[@craigg4833]

I wanted to say around 200 hrs but felt that was to low lol

[@sammymontego2217]

Are you trying to channel the "Noah" character from the movie Notebook after he comes home from war and he's living alone in the house he built for Ellie? This whole time I'm watching this video I'm about to cry because of how that movie ended lol

[@joshuaoyer7629]

2060 idle hours

[@sullivanbob2000]

5500 engine hours.

[@sullivanbob2000]

1000 idle hours

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Close!

[@Ervinlegend636]

900 idle hours

[@moth450]

154 hrs

[@christophersmith328]

5500

[@bobcook8576]

Beautiful truck. Best interior period. But you know the quarter panels will be gone in 10 years. The trans will crap out shortly. Lastly the electronics will will leave you helpless out on the road. Highway miles are not an indication of longevity.

[@robertlabelle4657]

Let me know when it gets to a million miles like the tundras

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I would LOVE to have the first 5th Gen with 1,000,000 miles. I feel like Ram should get me a trophy or something when I get there.

[@vernlochtefeld1626]

I have 794,000 on my 2014 1500 Ram diesel. Motor had low coolant from an EGR cooler leak that we believe caused hot spot on an all day tow to push a head gasket at only 371k. 2nd motor now at 423k with coolant issue. Truck used commercially to transport Airstreams from plant to dealerships nationwide and dealership deliveries with returns & rebuilds back to the plant.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

@@vernlochtefeld1626 that’s incredible. Keep putting the miles on it and stay safe out there. Thanks for watching!

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Let me know when them New Tundra's blow the transmission because of No more transmission coolers. Toyota doesn't put them in in the Newer Tundras Anymore' Lol 😅

[@BulletsNBombs]

912 hours

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Very good guess!!

[@dmartin13]

5200 on idle hours