Ram 1500 Long Term Reliability Review (Watch Out For This)

[@robertannable9584]

Just now entering my sixth year of ownership, and still happy as the day I bought my 19' Laramie. Fully loaded, and out the door for $43k. Ahhh hahaha the good old days of 2018.

[@chrisdrives8204]

Glad to hear it. Any problems at all?

[@robertannable9584]

@@chrisdrives8204 YUP, several! Rear window leaked, few recalls, brakes squealed all the time, manifold bolts have broken twice. My mirror motors are messed up too. It's still the best truck I've ever driven. Mine is lifted 4" and riding on 35s. I also have Borla exhaust. It's my baby TRX or my hillbilly hotrod.

[@kenj.8897]

Six years old isn't a 2019 ?

[@gtrance3567]

Any fueling issues?

[@codymurrell9539]

5.7?

[@mayckelrodriguez8461]

Own a 2022 Ram sport... Best truck I ever owned in terms of power,comfort and reliability...

[@nathanielcruis7404]

You’ve only had it for 2 years. I wonder if it’ll last.

[@felixchien1664]

"in terms of reliability"...how do you know that with only 2 years of ownership?

[@NukeCult666]

​@@felixchien1664😂 👍 obvious right

[@felixchien1664]

@@NukeCult666 maybe they're use to cars failing the first week off the lot? Must never bought a Toyota or Honda

[@NukeCult666]

@felixchien1664 I'm still driving a 2002 tundra 352,000 mi. But the new ones ain't even close to as good as they used to be. I don't gauge a trucks dependability by a mere 2 year's 😂

[@JesseVargas-v4x]

2011 ram 5.7 hemi 140000 miles. No issues. Just normal maintenance. Rear window leaked i added a second drain hole to metal frame driver side. fixed that problem. Ram still drives and looks new. Keep them maintained and waxed. Last forever.

[@robertskelton3779]

Contrary to popular belief, each manufacturer has their issues and most are expensive to fix. Overall, based on CR evaluation of data and user ratings Ram is better than Ford in terms of reliability. Ford is below average while Ram is average. Look at a similar video for Ford and GM, and you will get introduced to their “problems.”

[@rediron44]

Ford 5.0 is more reliable than Ram, only thing that hurt Ford numbers was the 5.4

[@haydenshores9943]

​@@rediron44all of these new trucks are a slight gamble in ways of issues there is no perfect truck

[@michaelmartin2276]

I've had 4 RAM/Dodge trucks . 1983 single cab with 318 cid V8 4x4 and kept it til 1998 had 303k miles. Then I bought a '99 extra cab 5.9V8 4x4 and had 189k miles. Then Bought a 2011 5.7 hemi 4 door 4x4 which I still have and is at 286k miles. Still running great and looks good ! Recently bou a used 2007 2500 Cummins. Love them all and I am a die hard ram guy. I did once buy a 2011 F-150. Mistake ! Engine blew up on my 2nd of ownership ! Took it bak,got my money back and went dow the street and bought the 2011 i own now. Good video because i dislike so many who bel F-150' s are great. RAM rules baby !

[@LCculater]

I’ve never had one problem with any 5 pickups I’ve bought from RAM and now have a TRX and 3 years in no problems

[@AnotherGreatDayJajaja]

I just purchased my third ram and no issues, just do the regular maintenance and your good. Like everything else ( it needs maintenance to last longer

[@wingsanthings7546]

Tick Tick Tick...the Hemi engine is a ticking time bomb if you tend to let it idle frequently...RAM needs to fix the lack of oil lube to the lifters (over a decade old issue). The exhaust manifolds are still breaking the studs off in the block. Owners of a RAM may want to consider upgrading the manifolds before the studs start breaking. For shame on RAM for not using better stock manifolds.

[@chrisdrives8204]

I agree but everything has its issues

[@Placek774]

Key to avoiding the tik tik is changing the oil every 3k miles. I run 5w 20 in the winter and 5w 30 in the summer. No tik tik, no type writer engine sounds.

[@2024hekyeah]

​@robertplacek7569 I run penzoil 5w20 too every 3000 miles. 2016 hemi 3.92. She never ticks never miss a beat. I never idle, even when I'm waiting for a train to pass always shut off the truck. She still rips hard!

[@paulhunter9613]

its a shame you can’t afford to let it idle when even waiting for a train. When it’s 92 and humid that would suck to have to sit with the window down cause you don’t want to take a chance with the engine idling

[@anderander5662]

I had both issues fixed, under warranty and then I traded the truck

[@manuelkorivu3966]

For whom willing to buy/prefer the V8 Hemi: Hemi have a big camshaft lubrification design flawn (I know by experience 😢). So, around 200k kilometers Hemi tick start to occurr with fuel consumption raising year by year, until premature engine failure (usually around 200k km, due to camshaft/lifter excess wear)

[@bencajigas4349]

My 2015 ram and my current 2021 ram would be great if they came with umbrellas. Gen 4 and Gen 5 developed leaks from the rear glass seals. Nothing like spending 50k plus for a truck that’s going to have water leaking into within two to three years. Mold everywhere at no extra cost.

[@murphy2513]

I own a 2019 ram 1500 bighorn crew cab. I really like the truck however it has had issues from day one. I originally thought the issues were due to having one of the first gen 5's but some of the problems seem to be inherent to older rams as well. Here's a list of what I can remember. 1. Active noise canceling (software issue, 2 years to get correct update) 2. Exhaust pipe separating from muffler (3 times) 3. Led fog light dead at 6 months. $160 and a pain to replace. 4. Plastic gear in power side mirror stripped. Not repairable, 1k for new mirror. 5. Rear window seal leak. Stylantis approved repair after 2 years. 6. Heater core leaking at 60k. $2k repair as the dash and center console had to be removed. 7. 4wd engagement mechanism at front pass hub came apart. 3 times to dealer to get repair right. 8. Starter dead at 60k. 9. Exhaust manifold bolts replaced at 70k due to breaking. 10. Anti glare coating started coming off 8.4 inch display around 30k. Heater core, starter, exhaust manifold, fog light I paid for. Stylantis said these were not common issues. Anti glare screen, I just removed the rest of it. Bought a new truck to try and avoid these types of issues. Trucks at 72k now, I'm 56 years old and have owned many cars and trucks. None have had as many issues as this truck. For the record, trucks never left pavement, and I don't beat on it in any way. It gets all of its maintenance on time. I love the truck but it has had constant issues.

[@buckwelljohnson3168]

2020 Ram 1500 5.7 here, delivered in 2019. 12 inch screen replaced 1 year ago after going black. Now front axle disconnect actuator being replaced at 39000 miles. Wouldnt shift into 4wd.

[@cantbsdave]

wow- 2019 Ram Limited now at 58,000 miles. No problems

[@TLC717]

2019 Rebel, 89k miles. I've only had to replace 2 fuel injectors. The screen has gone black a few times over the years but works fine the next time I start it. The backup camera has had moving lines in it but only a handful of times also. I think that's not too bad for its age and mileage.

[@kingcreed348]

I had a 2011, loved it. Traded in on a 2022 and love it even more.

[@rodneywells7820]

I have a 21 RAM LIMITED I live in Australia so it’s converted to right side driving I’ve owned many many Toyotas and Australian brand high end muscle cars THE RAM WOULD BE THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED

[@Mike_A_]

Awesome I just bought one yesterday! Can't wait to drive it once delivered next week! Cheers!

[@rodneywells7820]

@@Mike_A_ where are you mate states? Australia?

[@crsantin]

2020 Big Horn with the Hemi. 100k. Not a single issue. I do very regular oil changes at 5k. Awesome truck.

[@rediron44]

Owner of a 2013 Ram, 4x4 with 5.7 Hemi. Still drive it, runs great

[@trinix_]

I just bought a 2013 ram hemi aswell I love it

[@idonthaveaname9717]

I have a 2018 with the 5.7 and They still have lifter cam failure. First time it went out was around 180k miles and a second time 90k miles later

[@davidvetrano5910]

I have a 2013 dodge ram, stay on top of maintenance and you should have many good years with your truck make sure you change the oil every 3,000 miles, I have a 109000 mi on my truck and the only thing that went out is the anti-lock brakes system, they will not replace it because I change my own oil. The warranties for dodge ram suck. I love my truck. Also when you change your spark plugs do not use the dealer spark plugs they suck. Try to buy iridium spark plugs or double platinum

[@gahvno]

I'm still driving my 2004 Dodge ram 1500 quad cab. It's got the millennial anti-theft device AKA 5-speed manual transmission and regular maintenance, occasional, minor repairs 90% of which I can do myself, and a new radiator at 130,000 miles and a new rack around the same time and it drives like new. I'm going to drive this thing forever. The only issue I have with the thing is that silly cheap clear coat they put on back then so the horizontal surfaces look like it's got eczema. 😶

[@chrisdrives8204]

Glad to hear it's treating you well 👍

[@TermlessHGW]

Funny how Americans, a nation basically born in cars and driving for generations don't really know how to drive. Your lane discipline on highways is pitiful, drivers in cities are aggressive and selfish and overall no regard for rules and regulations on the road. Plus of course nobody can drive a manual transmission car. Everyone I know from central, eastern EU is in deep shock on how bad it actually is there.

[@eriknorman7409]

@@TermlessHGW because we invited the car pal...aka ford! We don't give af about how you drive in your shit country 💯

[@thomasmint1761]

@@TermlessHGWyou’re a tool and a troll

[@marvinmariona5645]

I bought anew 2018 ram 1500 sport nothing but problems . I treated the truck like royalty use my bosses truck when needed to Load things . For nothing went to dealership change my belt next day torque converter problem Went to fix my hemi tick next day lifter hit the cam . Had to replace my engine only 130 0000 km I would recommend this truck or brand to nobody 50 year old technology 😂

[@MORES1971]

Nice Video but I will stay with the Toyota Tundra because it is more reliable, some people do over 700,000 miles with a Toyota and a Dodge falls apart after 200,000 miles

[@TheBootz61]

No longer applies to the new generation Tundra.

[@claysmurthwaite2386]

Not with the TT v6. Tundra lost its reliability rating

[@mayckelrodriguez8461]

Any manufacturer will have issues... Overall I think they are reliable good looking trucks ... Most people have problems I think due to heavily modifying their trucks...

[@bodong7]

I have a 2017 larime with just over 200k on it. Push start not working anymore, air ride drop on me a few times, rear window leaks. Exhaust manifold bolts broke a few times. Plan to trade it in for a tundra or a f150 in a few years

[@brown5252]

Do you run mds all the time or shut it off?

[@tsmith4719]

​@@brown5252is it better to shut off?

[@youngblood23rb]

Check your rear cabin vents, after a couple years they do not seal anymore allowing water to leak into the cabin

[@tewilk]

@@tsmith4719 It's my understanding that it's unwise to turn it off, only way I'm aware of you can even do that is with a tuner. Doing so with the computer will cause lubrication issue, if the solenoid aren't toggled then oil is not moving throughout the passage ways. I most likely did a horrible job explaining it but review videos from Reignited. There is a true MDS removal process if you want to do it right, not cheap.

[@680ecks]

Old style 4x4 2014 5.7 just blew something knocking like crazy at190000 miles fleet used and maintained . Not driven easy use for working and towing .

[@JonathanFriedrichs]

3.6 Ram that I own has been fine, except at 106,000, the oil filter housing started to leak. $1400 repair

[@BIGGIEDEVIL]

From over torquing it when changing the filter its normal caravan seem to have this issue more with the pentastar engine

[@JJGray21]

Upgrade your oil pump to a high volume oil pump and you don’t have to worry about “Hemi Tick”😊

[@logan7628]

Or hear me out… they should manufacture it with this high volume oil pump…

[@JJGray21]

@@logan7628 Well, they don’t, so if you own one, do yourself a favor and spend $300 to save over $5000 in later damages.

[@19K7635]

It's sad that Chrysler is doing away with the V8's and going with the EV BS and the twin turbo V6 which when the turbos burn out then you have to pay a monster bill to replace the turbos.

[@chrisdrives8204]

All new cars are going that way...disappointing

[@MrRockyko]

I have 2019 ram classic with hemi just broke 45,000 no problems I will definitely be keeping but I’m also going for either f150 with 5.0 or gm with 5.3 not sure yet

[@Fldavestone]

256,000 on my 02 Silverado. Loved it but it left me miles from nowhere in the cold because of a bad shift cable. I am getting too old to fix her. Getting a used Ram,crossing my fingers,but i knew the owner babied her.

[@idonthaveaname9717]

Make sure you don't let it idle for any period of time

[@moejoepotatoe8140]

@@idonthaveaname9717is this an issue with only 2019 or all newer years?

[@RogerWeller-jv4mv]

My husband and I recently traded our 2018 2.7TT F-150 in for one of these. It is easily ten times the truck that the F-150 was, and the Ford was very well optioned, as well. The 10R80 trans was all but DOA by the time we traded it at 49k miles. I really have been a die hard Ford guy my whole life, but when comparing the 2019+ Ram to the comparable F-150 or GM options, there is absolutely zero (0) contest.

[@MelissaHuffman-k7x]

😂😂😂😂 long term reliability? Need to hold onto the truck for more than the two year lease term. My company had a fleet of rams….. never again, torque convertor issues. Italian owned same cheap truck assembled in America. Only time will tell…. Have to hold on to them for longer than your lease term to really find out what junk they are. We use GMC trucks now. Over 200,000 miles on our 2017, never been in the shop, no engine or transmission problems. Still running like a champ!

[@balkee42]

I have a 21 Tundra. No issues at all

[@Rnemhrd]

Where salt is a thing on roads Chrysler vehicle get chassis and suspension rust more than other brands. I still get them but use products like fluid film to protect them.

[@TheMattboudreau]

Instead of saying " for a long time", maybe say the year

[@TheMattboudreau]

But who the heck am i

[@davidmaine]

I have a 2013 ram 5.7 and it gets 16 MPG but it has 130,000 miles on it. I never got better that 17MPG when it was new. I just bought a 2024 5.7 and it gets 16.5 MPG. I have no idea how your getting 20MPG.

[@squeaky_moths]

I have a 2018 5.7 and i get an average of 20.8 MPG on the highway and about 17.5 MPG everywhere else.

[@TLC717]

Geesh, my 2019 Rebel will not get over 15.8 mpg unless I drive so slow ppl are trying to run me off the road. It's usually around 15 just to work and back. Lots of hills.

[@donyemonroe4577]

Which year an model is this

[@tewilk]

Looks like the 2023 or 2024 limited... guessing 2023

[@donyemonroe4577]

Is this review of a 2018 Limited edition

[@daywalker9138]

Get yourself a Hellcat oil pump if you want your Hemi to last!

[@gtrance3567]

Etorque is standard on 3.6.

[@briandonald]

And also on the 5.7.

[@gtrance3567]

@@briandonald for a while it was optional for sure on 5.7 I don’t know about now.

[@briandonald]

@@gtrance3567 Yep, it was optional until the 2023 model year when they discontinued the non-etorque version of the 5.7.

[@paulhunter9613]

@@briandonald have you priced the battery needed for the E Torque? 😖😱

[@BWhatEverTV]

Looks like Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm.

[@chrisdrives8204]

West coast ☀️🌴

[@ericgebhart5775]

Wait til you get 100000 miles on it. 😢

[@gahvno]

My 2004 1500 quad cab runs like new... When I bought it the company was owned by Mercedes - wonder if that made any difference, but I love this thing.

[@ericgebhart5775]

@@ShadowBannedagain when it starts falling apart

[@rubioifi]

My 2019 just reached over 105k, runs still like new, obviously I had some issues like any other vehicle would, like a missfire, (clogged injector), 4wd actuator needed to be replaced, rear window leaked so I replaced the seal. But other than that nothing major. And still looks as good as new

[@gtrance3567]

@@rubioifiany fueling issues?

[@Clamjammer]

@@ericgebhart5775one guy one KZbin has 200k on his 2019. Held up pretty well so far

[@kingssing]

Sounds like problems for something that expensive you shouldn't have any NO EXCUSES and the auto workers want 41% increase in wages WHAT about QUALITY AND LOYALTY You just expect perfection If Japan can do it where is our work ethic people

[@seapig100]

Quality has more to do with the parts. If the parts are cheap can we really blame the folks that assembled it for its poor performance?

[@mariog4674]

You showed the new Tundra and said half a decade when it barely came out 2 years ago.

[@chrisdrives8204]

I was talking about the ram

[@-_-_-_-318]

Comprehension is hard.

[@Beloved20223]

​@@chrisdrives8204😂

[@420growers3]

2015 and up are total junk, and the ones before 2015 are just half ass junk

[@zaneandrews7065]

I had to quit watching when he refered to the high mount stop light as the third brake light

[@MelissaHuffman-k7x]

Don’t buy domestic

[@paulhunter9613]

Don’t buy Toyota’s that’s for damn sure

[@tewilk]

Think they all have issues... only non-domestic I would buy would be Toyota but since covid, read several things where they even noted issues with Toyota. Believe most were fit and finish things but could be wrong. Wasn't overly excited they are now v6 turbo charged, most are moving in direction if not there already.

[@silvergeoff568]

I thought Rams were Italian 😂

[@paulhunter9613]

This is a Ram commercial in disguise and contains misinformation

[@kimle2796]

lemon

[@aGnarletoenail]

Ford takes a big fat stinky shit on the dodge 😭

[@tylermichaud8699]

Actually if you did simple research you’d know that ram is actually more reliable then ford.. go look up videos on ram trucks with over 200k miles and still going strong.. meanwhile my buddies 2019 f150 king ranch has has to replace his transfer case, and a leak in the engine and software issues on the transmission and he’s only got 48k miles 😂

[@aGnarletoenail]

@@tylermichaud8699 yeah buddy a video isn’t gonna convince me anything and neither is your words on a screen when I’m a mechanic for a living and I work on trucks. For instance ram trx vs the raptor R.. ford takes a big stinky shit on dodge. Also I’ve seen 40 2022+ Rama with completely blown up torque converters and burnt out valve bodies, never seen a 10r80 do that 🤨

[@2024hekyeah]

​your bullshit words can't convince anyone either. First of all, you don't sound like a mechanic at all! Lol and if you know a thing or two, you should know a trx is just as capable as the raptor r it just comes down to brand preference.

[@paulhunter9613]

Go look up videos on ford trucks with over 200,000 mi and still going strong.@@tylermichaud8699