How Reliable Is a Ram 1500 After 35,000 Miles? Long-Term 2019 Ram 1500 Review

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Today, Edmunds expert Carlos Lago shares his review of Edmunds' long-term Ram 1500 after 35,000 miles. Let's see how the short-bed 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 held up in our long-term vehicle test.
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[@edmundscars]

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[@ALMX5DP]

Edmunds restricted to full-size pickups? How about a Ranger to see how the 2.3 turbo and 10-speed hold up?

[@JoeE.]

The list of recallls and issues you found are not minor. They're major quality issues, imo. And the mileage you have is not as much yet. Wait till you have 50k or 100K even just like most of the Japanese cars that you don't see the same issues as what you have at 35k.

[@joelbosso1331]

I don't know how deep Mr. Edmunds' pockets are...but a long term fleet of option for option 1/4 ton diesel pick ups from Ford, Chevy, and Ram would be interesting to me. Each offers one and I haven't seen any real apples to apples comparos over the long term for any of them.

[@ilemg82]

A f150 platinum

[@MjekuMati]

My Pontiac vibe! I’ll trade you straight across. It would be nice to see an ultra long term review of it by professionals, instead of my own crappy uncultured and uneducated review.

[@darkwing3103]

I have a 2020 ram with 16 miles on it.. so far so good..

[@alextran8188]

Lmao

[@johnnyringo201]

😂😂

[@jhford1234]

Hahaha

[@michaelstringer1840]

Wait until it says 20 miles

[@JordanStockpile]

My truck blew up at 100

[@DoctorIncant]

I’d be interested to see a 100k mile review, actually long-term

[@X-l-HAD3Z-l-X]

I drive a 2014 ram 1500 on the daily. Has 122k on it and still runs like new. No major issues. They are great trucks

[@rodneyhirsch2340]

Old ones are better. 5.7 on new have oil starvation for cams at idle. Design flaw. I had 2006, headers and air box made big difference. New probably wouldn't help because of new computers, would have to tune it. Still didn't like it. Only because the windshield design made me car sick.? Never had a problem with any other car or truck. Even driving, got better after time.

[@jeremyraymond8780]

By then they will have put 3 sets of exhaust manifolds on it

[@inspectorjavert5563]

@loyal4 the way keep believing that. these new toyotas have a problem where the vehicle starts accelerating when you hit the brake lol.

[@bradselc3618]

I have a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Laramie with 77k miles. Runs like new! No issues at all

[@donchin106]

2017 with 131000 so far with no issues, avg 16-18 winter summer 18-19

[@paulm6481]

What is amazing is we don’t have a SUV version of this gorgeous interior RAM.

[@ForTehNguyen]

Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer is going to be Ram based

[@treyroberts8124]

I need Rams version of the Yukon XL. Give us a three row sub with the Ram body styling

[@FullsendOffroad]

its sad

[@bobdylan9117]

reliability starts at 8:12

[@miguelircontar]

Bob Dylan thank you

[@jsboening]

👍🏻

[@ericmucha8950]

Thanks

[@ibrahimseck8520]

You the real MVP

[@denvernn]

Thank you Sir. Too the point. Like it.

[@RoaminLama]

I purchased a 2019 1500 Rebel last September. I have just over 12k miles on it. I've pulled a 30 foot travel trailer from Chicago to the Great Smoky Mountains and back, done some off-roading and it's my daily driver. I have to say, it does all three exceptionally well. This is my first truck and I couldn't be happier with it.

[@sukhmanmarwah7620]

The Lama Rebel good luck if your gonna keep it for long, you’ll need it

[@RoaminLama]

sukhman marwah like any vehicle, you take care of it, it will last. I’ve had four cars in my 40 years of driving. I’ve gotten ten years and 150,000 miles out of all of them. And all were in excellent condition when I traded them in. Because I wash them once a week, detail them twice a year, change the oil every 5k miles, and other major fluids every 30k miles. With that I’ve never had a major repair on any of them.

[@gtrance3567]

Any fueling issues? I know there is a tsb for that.

[@RoaminLama]

None so far. I now have 45K on the truck, 9K of that towing a travel trailer and many more off-road adventures. The skid plates have a few dings, but other than that, it's been issue free.@@gtrance3567

[@jpawusa]

I have had 2 2019 Rams. No issues at all. Best truck on the market.

[@Mantisman6233]

I own an 18 QC 4x4 and 19 RC 4x2. Perfect trucks-no issues so far.

[@bighosre10]

Is it because you leased them?

[@Wasabi9111]

I love this truck and have been thinking about getting it as a family vehicle. However it’s hard to justify the poor gas mileage. Hopefully the cyber truck will be as nice.

[@HarryKuloh]

Incorrect

[@MrComputerCoder]

@@Wasabi9111 You don't buy a truck for gas mileage. if that's your goal then get the diesel. You lose the power of the hemi though.

[@swacfan2791]

All trucks break. At the end of the day, gotta get what you want. I chose the RAM and haven't looked back. I've pulled horses in a gooseneck from Oceanside to Baltimore, from Ville Platte to Duluth and to tell you the truth it has always got me home, and that's all I need out of a truck, to get me there and back. A brand is a brand, it comes down to personal preference. Cowboy Up!

[@mastergorem2]

Own a 19 Laramie.. I love it

[@FullsendOffroad]

any problems so far?

[@wpafreddy]

^

[@douglasadams8961]

I’ve been a Ford guy my whole life, I am 37. Sold Fords for years. This truck is light years ahead of the competition. I find reasons to take it out for a ride. I highly suggest the Hemi crew cab. Big horn option 2 package

[@cfoofgaming6950]

Good timing. Actually looking into purchasing a 2019 or 2020 RAM 1500, so long term outlook was something I wanted to take into account. Thanks for the video.

[@dndodd100]

I have a 2019 Limited trailer pkg, off road pkg, 3.92, bought after they had been out about 6-8 months. Love it no problems except a few minor recalls. 18,000 miles. The only complaint the Falken tires don’t stay balanced. One was replaced under warranty but the still aren’t good. Will replace with Michelin soon.

[@DLTJR1959]

I've got a 2015 Chrysler 300 that's had a couple recalls. The last one is still waiting on an evap canister from Fiat Chrysler. I bought the car with 6200 miles on it and have had a tire tpms cable repaired under warranty and the trunk emblem repaired under warranty. I've heard horror story after horror story about Fiat Chrysler poor quality and the research shows that they are not as reliable as other brands. But at 36K miles my 300 has performed flawlessly. To me the real quality of a vehicle is not known until you get over 100K miles.

[@supersnot4]

I have the following: 2010 Fusion Hybrid - 190,000 miles 2009 Escape Hybrid - 139,000 miles 1996 F-150 - 185,000 miles 1989 F-250 - 250,000 miles minimum, 450,000 max (odometer only reads 99K) All have their original engines and transmissions, zero major failures and generally very little issues at all. And all of them (including the Fusion) are used regularly for towing.

[@marks9949]

@@supersnot4 You're really lucky. Ford is known for crap vehicles. I bought myself a 2012 Ford Focus Titanium back in the day and it was a lemon. Ford didn't want to do anything- had to go a legal route. I will never try to buy Ford again- unfortunately for work, I may have to buy a Ford Transit.

[@MarkRVillano]

Bought for $55,000, driven for a year and a half, and worth $35,000 (if you're lucky). I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around the idea of spending $20,000 to own and drive a truck for 18 months. That's an awful lot of change.

[@XploreAz]

Mark Villano almost 2 years. Was purchased in July of 2018. If you’re keeping it, no biggie. Most people keep their trucks for longer than 2 years. If you want a truck to retain value, buy an HD with a diesel.

[@RazorbackDevil]

That’s why I bought a used 2019 with 17k miles for $37,000, plus got an extended power train warranty for peace of mind. Never buying new again

[@kevinwatters8631]

@@XploreAz Or buy a Toyota

[@KCerros123]

I been a fan since motor trend, but I personally enjoy watching you here than there.

[@AndyB718]

I just signed to get my 4th ram 1500. The only complaint i have is the Good Year tires were JUNK. This is truly the only complaint. The trucks are all around terrific imho.

[@halftonhotshot]

I've got 108759k on my 19 Classic Ram in 13 months. I do about 9 to 10k a month. Have had not one problem except for the FCA stinky AC. Regular maintenance is always done on my truck as well. Ever want a truck, that can tow, be put to the high mileage test, just hit me up lol. Thanks for doing this review btw!

[@gwood701]

Classic is old style. Nothing like these

[@Siwashable]

@@gwood701 still same engine/powertrain...

[@joeg526]

I’ve had a few dumb recalls on my 19 Laramie but I expected that with a truck this new compared with old body style ... I did a couple of aftermarket small things to it and the thing is an absolute beast .. live in New England and the truck is so far absolutly beautiful and in my opinion the best versatile vehicle for everyday use

[@jamesmyers9285]

Try owning a Ford F150 is you enjoy recalls.

[@kirkswanson8122]

Long term at 35k? My 08 PW has 295k, Except for routine maintenance and a few upgrades its been an amazing truck. I still believe the most reliable is the Tundra but it didn't have the versatility of a PW and have always been a Dodge family.

[@chriscortinas1170]

I enjoyed watching this. I have a 21 Ram Laramie with the 12 inch screen and lane assistance and im loving this truck. No electronic motor, or turbo to give out later down the road, just straight up V8 hemi power and this sucker gets up and goes. I wouldn't pay over 60K for a basic truck unless it's the Ram TRX or Ford Raptor

[@mikec3454]

Ram really did up the ante for interior design, it's hard to deny that. I prefer the exterior aesthetics of the Ram Rebel personally, but I would look at a Tundra or F150 first if/when I replace my Silverado.

[@kyron2092]

The blue and beige interior would’ve been amazing

[@Deatomizer]

So many better options out there and Ram is and never has been one of them.

[@be891]

I literally spit my beer out reading the title of this video! Looking forward to the second video title "Engine overhaul 2019 Dodge Ram 50,000". Lol

[@easterlake]

I gave my last Ram to my son. 169,000 miles and still going strong.

[@gs98999]

B e it would suck for them to get a long term tester and attempt 200,000 miles. By time that review came out, there would be 2 new ram models.

[@MakoCon]

Vs the Ford's titles "Only 3 blown turbos at 35,000, Ford's really stepped up their game!"?

[@dmoney6633]

Ghostst facts

[@johnt6673]

@@MakoCon lol, your a moron.

[@ae7459]

Excellent review! Carlos! ...I always roted for you since Motortrend times but didnt know if you can make that transition of mainly analyzing driving dynamics as supposed to detailed inside-out reviews on Edmund's. Nice job showing data and contrasting them with real life driving experiences. I have a good idea now of the RAM before showing up at the dealership.

[@deliorendon9494]

It has enough interior room for social distancing 😂

[@iHARTZwatrmelon]

why are you talking about basic features of the truck for a LONG TERM REVIEW you usually put out great stuff

[@azpatriot9239]

Have a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic and love it especially the 5.7 hemi for towing. Not one problem with this vehicle.

[@sc12100]

I have a 2016 1500 Hemi - 392 gears. Heres what will happen. You'll get the Hemi tick eventually - its due to the exhaust manifold bolts breaking. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if your fuel pump gives you problems. This will give you a check engine and you wont see and MDS (ECO Mode). I ended up paying for a new fuel pump and FCA took care of me on the tick problem ( told them this issue has been going on for a decade with their hemis, and they paid for it ) - even having 95,000 miles on the truck. Other than that, love my truck.

[@sc12100]

@BriceGarrett86 The only thing I can say is that they are using the same HEMI in the new body style. To me, that probably means that FCA hasn't fixed it - however I could also be wrong. The HEMI tick has been around for over ten years. I believe the reason I got my bolts replaced on their dime was due to the fact that I called them out over the phone and told them that they are well aware of this problem. They acknowledged that and paid for it. The Hemi tick is a legitimate design flaw and FCA should put out a recall.

[@lancelotlink3907]

Had a 2015 5.7 Hemi with the tick and thought it was the lifters from an oil flow design flaw. It went away after a few seconds on start up. I also heard it went away because the manifold and heads swell after they warm up and seal smaller leaks.

[@sc12100]

@@lancelotlink3907 Yup - try calling FCA representative and tell them this should be a recall and they should fix it. Its a well known problem that goes back a decade. See what they can do for you. They fixed it w/o charge in my case.

[@azpatriot9239]

@@lancelotlink3907 They use such a light viscosity oil mine will do that for a second if it hasn't been driven in a couple days. BTW my wife's pentastar V-6 in her challenger does that for a second if it hasn't been driven for days.

[@crsantin]

2020 Hemi at 100k. No issues at all. 1 recall for the tailgate latch though mine was fine.

[@boomerdantheman6516]

I own a 2019 ram 1500 limited with harmon kardon speakers and almost every option... awesome truck I love it... only problem at 6,000k miles is the front speakers cut out but she under warranty just gotta get the dealer to catch it when it happens is the hard part

[@johnmorris77]

Ive had a 2019 for 13 months and zero issues. Winter I get 17 summer I get 19 hand calculated. 3.21 gears.

[@johnt6673]

Wow, great mileage. Damn well better get that mileage with those gears. What a joke.

[@johnmorris77]

@@johnt6673 it does really good, I actually don't mind the gearing I guess having 8 gears helps

[@Senerian]

Best thing on all the Dodge 1500 ram trucks is the pricing. A ford f150, Chevy, GMC, Tundra that is as optioned as this Dodge will cost about 10 grand more on average. I priced a New 2020 Bighorn, non leather, double cab, 4x4 with the v8 hemi for around 35-38k. By contrast the New ford ranger for 4x4, double cab with a 4 cylinder with boost to do anything cost 35k or more. Same for the Tacoma. The full size fords, GMC, Chevy's optioned like the Dodge shown will cost 60-70k. I take care of my maintenance myself I do oil changes every 3k-4k miles. I never let it go longer than that. You will get much better reliability internally. Just my experience in owning used trucks for last 30 yrs. and Towing with AC on is killing your gas mileage.

[@andrewcowan7351]

I own a 2012 I bought from a dealer in 2015 with 33k miles on it. Though its been useful it's also been the most unreliable vehicle I've ever owned over 40 years and probably 30 cars. It now has 94k miles on it in January of 2022. Let's see...all four brake calipers seized at various times, ruining the rotors, calipers and pads. Wheel bearings ruined on 3 out of 4 wheels. Exhaust manifold cracked. Starter, alternator and water pump went at various times. Heater blower fan control went. My favorite? The entore top end of the engine had to be rebuilt due to a commonly known lifter problem- seizing and ruining the cam. Luckily the 6k repair was covered under the CPO warranty. This happened at only 66k miles btw. The truck was never used commercially nor never towed anything. Rear sliding window leaked. There's currently a water leak from under the driver's dashboard when it rains. Rust bubbles are appearing on the passenger front fender- also noted in forums as a common issue due to a sound absorbing mat behind the panel staying wet all the time. Today I see there are rust bubbles forming on the driver's rear wheel well arch. I'm sure there's many more issues I can't remember. For a "truck"- supposedly built "Ram Tough" and only having 94k miles it's had an incredible number of annoying, serious and potentially fatal repairs- none of which I ever experienced on any other car or truck I've owned. I'll never buy another Dodge/Ram product. Total pain in the ass and expensive to own. At last count it had incurred 15k in repairs over the 7 years I've owned it. I paid 33k for it btw in 2015. It also had god knows how many recalls along the way. Other than that, great truck.

[@MrSometimes911]

I have a 2019 ram and the roof leaks water and ruined my head liner and my rear speakers. Its been in the shop for a week now and they tell me its still not ready to be picked up. Nobody is talking about this problem. It only has 15000 miles.

[@jononeal2423]

I Bought my 2019 Ram 1500 Limited in February 2019 And it’s been six months in the shop for not just the complete you have the center consul 12 inch green surroundsound not working Clunk over bumps. It was a $67,000 lawn ornament. Biggest piece of trash and I sold it October 2019 and I’ll never buy another Chrysler again. Get rid of it!

[@311hitwall]

@@jononeal2423 What to buy between Ford and Chevy then? If toyota would redesign the Tundra might be worth a look

[@chuckdiego719]

I loved my 2019 ram Laramie 2 x 4 until all the problems started showing up. People were giving me crap telling me how unreliable rams were. 8000 miles the air conditioner compressor needed to be replaced. 12,000 miles check engine light mirrors malfunctioning. It was in the shop over and over again. So when I picked it up for the last time I drove straight to the Ford dealership and got me an F150 XLT 4 x 4. Fingers crossed with 3500 miles I hope it turns out to be reliable.

[@blainepatterson6792]

Had the same issue was the seal on the third brake light collected water under the seat my ram was nothing but problems solved them though its call f150👍

[@Marc-NZ]

Can we find some of this beauty with 100k miles still running to make a review?

[@FullsendOffroad]

i mean you can find a 2010-2015 with 100K Miles running EASY, but it's just that none of the new generation Rams have gotten able to do so because it hasn't been enough time. I see SO Many Rams 2010-2015 with 100K-200K miles runnin' CLEAN.

[@chriss7068]

without too much research there is clearly an issue with reliability. I have always heard this so not surprised. What surprises me is that US News & World Report gave it second only to Tundra...how is that possible?

[@kootybear]

I bought a 19 Ram Warlock with 5 miles in Feb. I have about 5k on it as of May 22. Only thing I wish I could change easily is the 12 inch screen, mine has the 8 inch and its nice but small. Not sure if the 12 inch screen does, but mine does not play movies from the likes of Vudu and such, not driving but when I was at a truck stop and taking a nap on a trip, would have been nice to watch a movie.

[@kootybear]

Or if it does, I just don't know how to use it.

[@brandonrowlett4402]

Very informative video. Thank you.

[@Bondovw]

I traded it my 2019 ram 1500 at about 35k. Truck had lots of issues. The worst part was the dealerships . They are terrible. They will not fix anything and never have parts for this model. Luckily I kept my old 96 k1500 . I just went back to my old truck.

[@michaelstringer1840]

The only time I stop on road trips are when I need gas. I can wait for food and bathroom break.

[@us1fedvet]

Michael Stringer with a 32 gal tank it can go 600 miles on highway before you need to panic.

[@juggsauce]

Don’t get married

[@juggsauce]

Bjorn Ironsides that is a real road trip. You get there while wasting minimal time.

[@michaelstringer1840]

@Bjorn Ironsides before my girlfriend moved to pa I used to drive to Tennessee during my weekend (where I work i have Saturday, sunday, and monday off). So I would leave a 12 AM get there at 10 am. Hang out the rest of Saturday into sunday and drive back monday. So I kind of had to keep driving the whole time. Plus the way my parents raised me is you only stop to sleep and gas. You can eat those times.

[@initiald22]

come back after 350,000 miles. Then make a video.

[@TheNacropolice]

very few people own a car that long. Not everyone wants to drive a 10yr+ car.

[@biz4twobiz463]

...ahhh, come back with what?? That truck...the RAM will NEVER ever ever last that long!! lol

[@GR-cf4qh]

312k on my 7.3idi. 1/2 million mile engine in a 150,000 mile truck. The motors still going strong and everything else is falling apart.

[@jamesmyers9285]

That interior puts many luxury cars to shame. Beautiful colors and combination.

[@recyclespinning9839]

My 2017 Ram 1500 , 4x4 , pentastar v -6. Leased 3 years was going to buy at end of lease. At 34k miles the check engine, traction off comes on dash , after a few seconds power cuts of to gas pedal. Then resets itself. Continually does this randomly. 5x under warranty, they say has to duplicate it,,,, duplicates it right by the road by the dealer!!! Pull in ,, say please don't turn off ,,, verified problem and codes.!!! Well now its was at 38 k, after being at dealer 5x before. I finally had to turn the truck in, lost wages, emotional distress after the power cuts of 5x or more on high way, very dangerous when happens at 70mph... 4 lane highway!!! Incidentally the engine compartment always looked dusty and untouched , even though the dealer claimed , changed cam phasers and sprocket.. Chrysler you made your own karma.. you did not honor your warranty . The power train is supposed to be 5 year, 60k. They practically left me no choice but to turn it in and pay over milage of $2200,, then had the balls to try and sell me another new truck!!!!?????.

[@mattm6948]

Really want an American SUV next (not very happy w/ my current Swedish) but none jump out so considering a truck. Good to know trucks can have a more comfy feel these days. I Have never been a truck owner and don't like sacrificing ride quality and comfort, but looks like I won't have to.

[@BornInBosnia]

Oh shoot. Joey from friends grew beard and doing truck reviews. Right on.

[@davidlusk4350]

Wow, what road were you driving on in the beginning? Some crazy curves to roll around. Nice review as well.

[@voiceofreason33916]

I’ve had to put two new transmissions in my 2019 before hitting 35;000 miles. Very disappointed. Yes, still under the power train warranty, but two transmissions in 35 k miles… terrible.

[@jeffrittenour8202]

My parents bought me a '97 honda accord in 2003 for my 16th birthday. I still drive it today and it's never had any major problems, but I'm finally ready to replace it. Which truck can I buy that will last me 20+ years?

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

2nd generation Dodge ram trucks. Been daily driving them for years and still do.

[@jeffrittenour8202]

I believe it. My brother picked up a '95 dodge 2500 last summer as a secondary vehicle and it still runs great.

[@arielatom03]

Jeff Rittenour honda accord, 1997 if you can

[@jeffrittenour8202]

if i could find one with less than 100k miles, i would.

[@virtua36]

Owned a 2016 Ram and put on over 70k. Moving machines and small loads as a daily driver while only changing the oil. Great gas mileage and Super Luxury, way nicer ride than my Cadillac EXT. Just swapped it out for a 2020 Laramie w Black package. Too many well thought out details to mention.

[@jonnyboi068]

I would have to agree. My caddy is still clean tho

[@matthewvan6766]

My 2019 5th gen bighorn has been in The shop 4 times because unable to refuel. Changed the filler neck 3 times, charcoal can 3 times, fuel pump twice, new gas tank, co2 sensors twice. Now at 30k the AC pump is going out and the engine has a hiss and back in the shop.

[@calvinsocalesq]

Great long-term review! Did Matt Leblanc get a new gig?

[@stevenwilliams9280]

17 recalls!!! Even the 5 that impacted this truck that is 1 year old is a huge number. Good god FCA get it together. Been there done that, never again.

[@MakoCon]

Common with new gen vehicles. Ford's SUV didn't even make it out of the factories before recalling all of them and taking a multi billion dollar hit.

[@MrComputerCoder]

What's wrong with that? At least Ram tests their trucks and fixes their issues even after release. Others would rather not do anything for perceived higher "reliability". Those fixes get put into the newer models. There's a reason Ford and GM get sued so often, they lie. You're truck is completely functional and the recalls aren't even bad. It's mostly just touch ups.

[@XploreAz]

Steven Williams name a brand that doesn’t have recalls. We’ll wait.

[@lazykranch3205]

@@XploreAz Pontiac.

[@XploreAz]

Lazy K Ranch Pontiac was a GM brand. They had plenty of recalls.

[@anthonysodano2882]

Picking up my new 2020 crew cab Laramie

[@Sickofsociety1]

8:12: "Let's talk about reliability." Wow, it only took you a smidge over 8 minutes to get to the point..... And then the list of defects.......good Lord, 35,000 and all of that stuff is happening? 5 out of 17 recalls?? DODGE.......yes, appropriately named for staying away from them.

[@Luxumburg]

I've had a 2011 Ram 1500 for 5 years now. Exhaust manifold bolts did break, however the truck has been hella good. Bought it at 164k miles and its at 195k now. Honestly the best part of it all is the engine. The hemi is a good engine as long as you replace the valve lifters before they become a problem. Should also note that 2011 had like 1 recall and it was for something minor.

[@brettb8825]

A real test of reliability would start outside of the initial warranty period, wouldn't it?

[@ocfilmsdotcom]

Wow. Estimate 2 years ago was $31,000 for trade in and 34,000. Today (Oct 22) good luck finding the 2019 for that price. They are like $45,000. Guess I’m going to wait a year for this car bubble to burst

[@gtrance3567]

Great video. Any fueling issues? I know there is a tsb for that.

[@adamduncan6486]

Leased my bighorn last year and love it! The ride and interior quality is the best out there right now. I work at a dealership and have access to all the brands. As for reliability we'll see you just never know. Everyone bought Subaru for reliability and now they've got a bad engine recall.

[@MrNemo721]

Larlos Cargo!

[@pete538]

Close to 40k. 19 ram limited. No issues

[@kross1261]

I consider long term at least 200,000. But I also drive a Tundra and drive my trucks a long time. Back before child support, upcoming retirement, kids college id buy a new truck every 2 years or sooner, yea then maybe 35k miles is ok. Hate to think how much $ I’d saved if I hadn’t done that.

[@sniper60605]

I have a 2015, 1500 with 50k miles and I have had no problems what so ever.

[@jeffmorse645]

Did you have any issue licensing it in California after buying it out of state? I know things get pretty sticky here with the additional smog requirements on some vehicles.

[@sagebees8511]

I have a RAM eco diesel 2016, 4x4 and when I bought it in 2016, it was advertised as 29mpg on the highway. I was pleasantly surprised when my truck exceeded that to 32,7mpg on my first trip to practically non-stop trip. But last year state of California((group of lawyers) sued the Dodge and recalled many trucks including mine and after the changes they did the milage dropped drastically, down to 24mpg. Does anyone else has this problem after recalls?

[@jonnyboi068]

Yes same

[@UsedEveryDay]

It’s almost silly to do a reliability video at 35,000 miles. The truck is still new! And most reliability issues don’t crop up until later in a vehicle’s life. Anyone can do a reliability review at low mileage.

[@checkmateking2854]

Not really. There are a lot of people looking for a used truck because they cannot afford a brand new one. Tests like this give them a feel for how the vehicle has performed for the first 35 K miles.. That's why they all test them like that.

[@DragnBarZ]

i always see them with steering wheel deterioration at only 50k

[@easterlake]

One year, 10,000 mile anniversary coming up in one month. 2019 Laramie Sport. Radio screen went dark for 10 seconds one day, then immediately came back on. That's my only problem in almost a year, knock on wood. Love my Ram.

[@lifestyle5795]

Ram and Ford trucks are the most reliable trucks you can get. Love the ram 😍

[@82lowe36id]

My 2015 Ram 1500 5.7L Lone Star has been pretty good. I bought it new in Dec 2015. It has about 60K miles now. Been to the dealer twice for warranty repairs and a couple recals. Once to replace a bad drivers front wheel bearing. The dealer replaced both for me. Next repair was bad fuel level sending unit. I had a water leak after about a year due to the tradional crappy third brake light seal. Fixed that myself with a better seal. The only other issue I am still having sometimes is when I use the steering wheel controls to scroll through the computer readings it will activate the phone instead. Does not do it all the time. Very Random at most. Gas milage blows away my 2005 Tundra TRD quad cab 4.7L I had. Ram quality has greatly improved since I worked at Dodge as a tech in the early 2000s. Just wish I would have got the 4x4.

[@Silidons91]

oh wow 35k miles, that's soooo far!

[@kenhoward127]

Question, has Ram fixed the no phone calls issue when using surround stereo mode? I saw many complaints about this.

[@onyexo]

Like you, I’m in the market for a truck. The electronic issues appears to be software related. FCA pushes out updates. Major issue for me is the AC not cooling properly compliant. It appears to be a general compliant & there is no solution.

[@meithink642]

toyota is like a ww2 jeep compared to the new rams

[@hds8182]

I have a 2020 1500 laramie got rear ended 24 hours within purchase

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

Those fit & finish failures are unacceptable for a $55k vehicle. Maybe ok in a $15K used truck... maybe. Thanks. Helpful. Ram is out. Those problems would offend me.

[@shaun374]

Why on earth would you ever use traditional cruise control over adaptive cruise control, especially on the freeway?

[@therapgame1091]

Buddy if you think a company with over 90 years of automotive making you would think on making a vehicle that won't have the sun visor falling apart in just a short time. Honestly that's a huge cutting corners meaning.

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

$45K USD 🥶

[@CTP1111]

shoulda held on to the truck, would be worth 55k+ today lol

[@rustyshackelford5892]

My 2013 POS has 112k miles 0 issues "knock on wood"

[@xuanzheng1049]

Wow, we are living in an era that 35k thousand miles are already "long term"...

[@ca7889]

I'm an old head i guess I had to have the center sixth seat in the middle.

[@saint438]

Hope they worked out the death wobble and the exploding dash...

[@checkmateking2854]

i thought that wobble was a ford issue

[@manuelguzmanjr6622]

Great looking truck!

[@arielatom03]

Wait is elana working at edmunds now?

[@Stanley112803]

I wouldn’t necessarily go by what someone says about a vehicle, too many fans boys and people with an agenda posting reviews. Some don’t even own the vehicle in question.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

the brown is better than an all-black interior

[@1mlb704]

You guys went 10K+ miles between oil changes? And you towed? Yikes

[@CajunRulez]

The "gremlins" he mentions are synonymous with Chrysler quality. They don't seem like a big deal at 35,000, but will continue to pile up, until the gremlins become real issues that will keep you side lined when you just need to get in your truck and go. I broke from Ford years ago and tried a Dodge. I also experienced way too many gremlins for my taste. On top of all the annoying gremlins, some of which required trips to the dealer and a rental car, right near the end of the warranty I had a transmission problem, and then when the warranty was up the A/C evaporator core gave up the ghost and flooded the passenger side interior. Bye-bye Dodge. I currently own a 2013 F150, 3.5 Ecoboost. Eight years into it and it hasn't seen the inside of a shop except for maintenance. I change the oil myself with Mobil 1, and the plugs/coil boots. I still have the OEM headlights, brake lights, marker lights. Every time I get into it I just know it's going to go where I need and do what I need it to do with no complaints. Every time I cranked up that Dodge I'd keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best. I guess they haven't changed much.

[@keyoke69]

You cant do a long term review of a 1 year old vehicle. Cmon man!!

[@Gautam0177]

If Tacoma looked this beautiful like Ram/F-150, then nobody will buy these trucks. Reliability always wins but it's the design that sways a person to the different brand and then they realize what heavy price they are paying now. That review was Ram girl was one such example. #ScottyProtégé

[@Paintotheworld11]

You didn't mention that your truck has 1 mirror that's chrome and one that's black lol

[@XploreAz]

ll 1stPlace ll it doesn’t. I think it’s just the angle @8:52 with the reflection throwing it off. Look @11:50 and you’ll see that they’re both chrome.

[@RosieGosie]

Toyota walks-in ... hold my beer watch this

[@matconner21]

How the hell did you buy a (at the time) brand new Ram 1500 Laramie for $55k? I bought my Bighorn brand new for $56k

[@rightlanehog3151]

14.7 mpg.

[@MrComputerCoder]

If you ever had a hemi you'd want to hear it too. Sweet sweet purrs

[@Igor-pd1wp]

get a toyota. its going to be less of everything, but nothing will fall off even after 100k

[@anthonylefebvre4374]

Just add the lemon warranties no problem cause I don't trust the brand.

[@robs7527]

Where do you get off calling 35k mi as long term or a reliability test?

[@ALMX5DP]

Rob S it’s a common term for outfits that only have a year or so to review vehicles before moving on to the next. Are you new to automotive reviews?

[@davebasey9863]

My 2019 ram 1500 off-road package 5.7 hemi I purchased in 2018 August pushing close to 30,000 miles no problems whatsoever except for recalls.My average mile per gallon is almost 19. The vehicle I traded in was a Ford eco-boost with only 28,000 miles on it I had all kind of problems. My GMC sierra I traded for the Ford have vibration drivetrain issues back in 2015 when I purchased it. The ram has been one of the One trucks that I love to drive for all the reasons you guys enjoy it. Thank you You guys are great on how you approach a vehicle from all aspects.

[@AnsrMax]

Also that's more than a lease would allow in most cases.

[@CarlosLago]

Reviewing new cars with an eye towards ownership and reliability is a tough balancing act because you want to get the information out but you also need time to rack up the miles. We've settled on roughly a year of ownership as a measuring stick that tries to satisfy both needs. We also try to put a minimum of 20,000 miles on each vehicle we test in that period, which is more than the national average.

[@robs7527]

Alan Bowers Not new, no. I don’t see it fit to refer to 1.5 years ownership, 35k mi, and car mags using it as they claim, as a long term or a test of reliability. Just stating what I thought when I read this misleading title. I think the Ram 1500 is a good truck, I think it would’ve been better to provide information like how they (hopefully) have fixed the lifters issue that affected older models or given high praise to the 8-speed ZF trans that makes driving this truck a dream, even compared to the modern competition.

[@deanrobbins8102]

So, your transfer case didn't need to be replaced every 7,000ish miles, all of the injectors didn't have to be replaced, your radiator hose/pump didn't develop sludge (under 35,000) and have to be completely replaced, you didn't have various shorts and bulbs repeatedly go out, your rear camera fail twice under 40,000, the electrical harness get caught on WEEDS on your first trip into a field for a job and leave you stranded for 10+ hours during the construction season and then have to pay for rentals cars? I must have gotten a lemon...but that's not what the crooks that deal with Lemon Law said. Mopar = the new TP. I'd rather buy a Kia.

[@Maltbrew]

Opple Carplay? ;)