Here’s Why Rams are the Biggest POS Vehicles Ever Made

[@scottykilmer]

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[@DavidRodriguez-er4rq]

So which is the best truck and year to buy that you can work on and fix yourself? Ford or Chevy. Good truck for pulling trailers

[@mfwebpea2935]

Even Toyota Tacoma equipped with a hanger bearing so no beating up poor old transfer case

[@thekingsilverado3266]

we just had this rodeo at my place. My dad has a 2017 with the CK engine light on the last 3 years he's paid what the law requires to the dealer!!!! The dealer where he bought the truck and it is under warranty but they say they cannot fix it because they don't know what it is so state law says he has to pay $500 and they will Waiver the vehicle... That is Pennsylvania. In March he buys another Dodge truck and the CK engine light is on on that one. Saturday afternoon he came here and I proved to him they are ripping him off. I put in 107 octane avo gas at the airport where I keep my plane.. He went home light was still on he said to me. Next morning light was out.... He is getting scammed by the dealer... SCAM SCAM SCAM... Its the ethenol in the gas and just recently here they have put stickers on most of the pumps in my area. Don't know about other places but You will see CONTAINS 15% ETHENOL... I am told now Super unleaded can contain up to 25% Ethenol. that can't be good for thee Evap..

[@mikeporro3311]

Thanks Scotty i had a 2000 Durango with a 5.9l. Drove it from 1999 to totaled in 2020. Was reliable till about 2016 then a few problems. worse was rear main seal and lower lower steering shaft also rack was bad. It was a Daimler Chrysler product not Stellantis. After it got totaled i looked at the new Durango and went out and bought a 2021 4 Runner sr5 premium. Couldnt be happier.

[@CJColvin]

​@@mikeporro3311Sounds awesome brother, we're looking for a new 4Runner ourselves to replace our 2012 Jeep Patriot.

[@ForbinColossus]

*Thank you for supporting the Right-to-Repair what we buy*

[@maxwalsh234]

Companies are inherently greedy. 😂😂 the auto industry was designed to drain consumers of everything they are worth

[@davidtherope4407]

Rip Robert David Steele. He was the champion of right to repair. If you are unaware of who he was, may I suggest you have a look at the man's work. He was a legend.

[@Banditt42]

Vehicles today should be displaying on the screen exactly what is wrong with the car instead of a simple check engine light.

[@zombiesandsimgaming7983]

The problem is that 95% of people could not be bothered to figure out what any error means.

[@rtel123]

be so easy to just have tiny numbers display. My old dodge, you just turned ignition on off on, and the engine light would blink the code. Dunno if they still do that.

[@mikeyo1990]

exactly ,the technology is there and so are the screens to view it

[@mpound97]

The manufacturers want you to visit their dealerships. If a check engine code comes up, take it to an auto store where they can check the code for free.

[@chfpontiac5849]

​@@rtel123 Wouldn't it be even easier to just display the whole actual code on one of the large screens all these new vehicles come with instead of the old 2 or 3 digit code you need to look up?

[@lkjh00on89]

Right to repair! Companies doing garbage like this need to be brought to court!

[@jcx2bby]

Apple, John Deere, Tesla and now Chrysler have all abandoned the customer who pays their paychecks in terms of right to repair. It is disgusting and infuriating.

[@2K-Tan]

​@@johnbishop7912Maybe you aren't smart enough to work on your own modern car but don't speak for others. It's not as hard as you make it out to be. Keep crying and defending the greedy manufacturers that don't care about you at all. That's exactly what they want 👍

[@Bimmeraudi1]

@@johnbishop7912what are you talking about? You sound insane.

[@christopherclifford1024]

You can check codes without the tool

[@geostomp]

Right to drive!

[@rugby3874]

So why do I see all of these Ram with 200 and 300 thousand miles with no problems

[@stevend8785]

I own a 19 Ram 1500, Laramie 90,000 miles. It has been a wonderful vehicle. It’s been all around the Midwest for my daughter’s gymnastics. It’s towed a tractor and a skid steer before. The back seat is like a limo. Adult men can sit there. It’s smooth, quiet, comfortable, and powerful. I’ve loved it. I understand your beef with right to repair. I’m glad independent shops can work on it, however I’m past the point in my life of wrenching on my own stuff. My only two problems 1. Gas mileage is what it is 2. Prices are so high now I couldn’t replace it.

[@bobbybrooks5846]

Do you have the siriusxm and if so how much do you pay a month and what does that include? I pay $26 a month and doesn’t include radio and they want me to pay $100 for navigation update

[@stevend8785]

@@bobbybrooks5846 Mine was ordered with NAV in the Uconnect. I don’t pay for Sirius. I use Pandora and Bluetooth my phone into the Uconnect. For directions I use Google Maps. Its spoken directions played through the infotainment system are adequate to get me around. The NAV in the Uconnect has not been updated ever but I find the search and address entry process easier on Google. Uconnect is weird. The entry is State, city, street, address number. It does work well, but it’s cumbersome.

[@stevend8785]

Ps my wife likes the Sirius in her jeep and I think it’s $27 monthly.

[@platinumuschannel]

Nice! Let me know how it's doing at 150k, or 200k. Because that's where it really matters in the long run.

[@2024hekyeah]

​@bobbybrooks5846 call xm and ask them for a discount rate, or you will quit it! I always do that and get 6.99 amonth every time!

[@Chuckiesezletsplay]

Dealer service is definitely NOT a guarantee that the technicians know what they're doing.

[@blackvulcan100]

I would say you are absolutely correct I have never trusted a "trainee " technician as found at main dealers.

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

Boy, howdy. Your mileage will vary depending on the stealership, and some dealers are just plain unredeemably crooked.

[@1234tellmewhatyourlookingfor]

They are terrible, waste your time and lie I have owned rams for years. Pissed me off when they locked us out of tuning and diagnostic. 2015 and up you can't modify unless you void the warranty. Now my 2022 is made and assembled in America . They haven't screwed it up with fiat. Those darts and 200s are junk ram has not changed much. The Mercedes merger got the 5.7,and 4.7 still in service

[@mikerobinson1145]

Dealers are thieves, I know I've worked at one..disgusting behavior on a good day

[@therealcountrybumpkin]

Correct! Didn’t close my air box on my hemi and sucked in dirt for 2k miles. Worthless dealership wouldn’t do much for me! Went from having a brand new $54k truck to feeling sick to my stomach when I look at it! I’ve never been so angry in my life.

[@billjamison2877]

I've had three RAMS over the years and they were the best trucks I ever owned. I agree, millions of people like to repair their own vehicles, but, tens of millions don't! You don't need to go to the high priced dealer. I have always used the "Mom and Pop" type of garages to maintain my vehicles.

[@benjy117]

Not worth having a vehicle anymore once the warranty goes on it today.

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

All Ram products are for poor white trash with bad credit and prove me wrong

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@benjy117 That's just simply not true. Buying vehicles is one of the worst (but necessary) decisions people make, aside from maybe boats. They are financial LOSERS, every time. Drive them as long as you can and fix them. Pales in comparison to a new truck, which nowadays is $50K and up, and often way way up.

[@adotintheshark4848]

buying NEW vehicles, you mean. Thousands of dollars lost as soon as it's driven off the showroom floor. @@mplslawnguy3389

[@BrianHoff04]

Agreed. I have a 2010 Rav4 with V6. 290K miles. Bought it 6 years ago for 15K. I will drive this until it dies a very bad death. About to buy 3rd set of tires for it ($750). Last year was new struts. Brakes are newish ( 3 yrs I think). Also replaced a front hub 2 years ago. Not horrible to work on. Soon it will be time to replace suspension bushings (lotsa small thumps when driving slow). Money wise replacing it would be much more $$$ than keeping it. @@mplslawnguy3389

[@tru3sk1ll]

Thank you Scotty you just convinced me to buy a RAM if that's all that's wrong in 6 years and 100k miles with 19MPG, and a beautiful truck, sold

[@williamlundrigan7209]

Same here

[@bobbybrooks5846]

They’re nice trucks, but it will nickel and dime you to death. Siriusxm makes me hate the big screen. I pay $26 a month and they still want me to pay $100 for outdated navigation

[@JoshMeeks-b3l]

Yeah, I don't have time to work on my vehicles. I could live with that for the right truck.

[@Vector-X777]

​@bobbybrooks5846 Don't pay for it lol. I have a 2020 RAM and I don't pay for that crap.

[@bobbybrooks5846]

@@Vector-X777 It sucks we paid for it and we still have to pay more to use it. Hindsight I should’ve went with the GMC AT4 Sierra

[@thomasishler7973]

Going to agree to disagree, I own a 2019 Ram 1500 Limited. 202k miles, only serviced no big issues. shifts and runs great. I tow 10k plus a week. love it.

[@covector4787]

Depends who owns the truck because they don’t take care of it

[@thomasishler7973]

@@covector4787 exactly so that’s not on ram that’s the owner.

[@MeMe-ur6bg]

I've had a RAM 5.7 for 10 years....the truck has been bulletproof no problems at all. My independent mechanic has been servicing the RAM since the day I bought it...he has no problem in accessing data. I certainly would never buy a Ford with a crappy V6 turbo!

[@platinumuschannel]

I'd rather have the Ford with a 5.0 over anything RAM or GM makes today; their V8s all come with engine-killing displacement-on-demand (or a variation of), all v6s with turbos are a joke regardless the maker, and Chevy is now putting 4-bangers with turbos in their pickups, which is major joke. In MY21, Ford added CD on their 5.0, but I'll still take a pre-'21 5.0 over the others any day of the weak. But I will say, I am a huge fan of how RAM has managed to improve their reputation, for years Dodge trucks were a joke, literally, and now I actually really like RAMs. I'd even consider one if it weren't for the cylinder deactivation and Stellantis.

[@TimShaw81]

Ive got an 07 with the 5.7 with 300k. Orginal motor and trans and never given me on lick of trouble. Its the most reliable truck I've even owned.

[@royjohnson465]

I have a 2008 Ram 4x4 with a 5.7 Hemi with about 71,000k miles on it, suspension and wheel bearing problems are the only problems we have had so far. Also it cost a fortune to replace all 16 spark plugs. It is just about identical to your (wow, 300k!!) 2007 model (in 2009 they changed the design and went to coil springs). Hope to get a few more years out of it.

[@wrongthinker350]

I have a 2012 3500 diesel $250,000 k no major problems as of yet.

[@302Mustang13]

Before MDS is probably why. All the Ram 1500 owners I know trade in around 100,000 miles because that is when they have a lot of issues and are expensive to fix.

[@alp3781]

Great to know !!!! I am looking for a pre-owned, clean, Limited, Hemi.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

07 was a good year for many cars. Honda accord 07 was the best year easy imo. The peak. The 4 cylinder and v6. No hybrids no lane monitoring no touch screens. Just a real good car no more no less. 07 was before the corruot federal government tried to fully go awol and try to assassimate anyone who wont make electrics

[@RobRyan-lx5og]

Scotty-"The dash looks really nice." "This thing runs really good." "19mpg for a big truck is pretty good." Also Scotty-"Rams are the biggest POS vehicles." What a 🤡🤡🤡

[@forthefunofit5487]

I agree. Some owners do not have the tools to work on their vehicles or have the knowledge to do so. They just take to a mechanic. They a nice trucks.

[@James-rk6go]

😂😂 You sound like a butthurt RAM loving Stellantis fanboy baahahaa

[@Randy-l4n]

Exactly

[@Jesus_is_Lord777]

My 2019 Ram is the best truck I’ve ever owned. 74k completely issue free. It’s my 4th Ram. I’ve had an F-150 and 2 Silverados and Ram is the best of all. Least issues and failures and it’s an actual truck. Great interior space, solid body, strong engine.

[@idontcaresapo8233]

Me too same truck with. It problems yet

[@fit4ya1975]

How is Ford and Chevy not an actual truck?

[@assholebynature888]

Same im at 65k no issues.Sold my last Ram with 185k

[@mauriciohidalgo1112]

Same here. 2019 BigHorn. Never had an issue. 67K miles.

[@BP-1972]

Same. 120k on my Ram. Solid truck great engine/trans/ride/looks. Been very good to me.

[@ronverb4467]

I have owned 4 Ram 1500's so far and never had an issue with any of them. Proper maintenance and having everything checked every oil change and you shouldn't have a problem.

[@mark46428]

same here im on my 4th also and love them

[@WayneTesta4444]

​@@mark46428 Scotty Kilmer just likes to trash talk with his wild claims.

[@joeshmoe8952]

How are those Ram trucks w/Pentastar engines? I heard they’re reliable from different people.

[@mark46428]

@@joeshmoe8952 ive have one in my 2024 ram and it has tons of power, only 8k miles on my truck so its hard to say anything yet about reliability

[@benshelton4528]

​@@WayneTesta4444 and wild arms.

[@jesseburnette6028]

Not disputing the right to repair-and I genuinely find your videos informative and entertaining-but as a balanced point: I had a 2014 Ram 2500 that had a transmission failure at 40k miles. It was just outside of warranty and I bought it used. I hand-wrote FCA/Ram and they fixed it for free. True story. Not the actions of a POS company in my opinion.

[@simonbelmont548]

Lol ok but the fact is the transmission failed at 40k. Is a pos.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

​​@@simonbelmont548😂I don't think you understand why ppl buy heavy duty trucks. Anywayyy the ZF transmissions are the best in the industry. That's why everybody from McLaren, Rolls Royce and Mack and Caterpillar use them

[@simonbelmont548]

@omardevonlittle3817 I don't think you understand. Bragging about hd Dodge when their motor is not even a dodge, it is a Cummins. Which is the only good thing the truck has, and that's because it is not a dodge. Even dodge know they make shitty engines. Dodge is trash has always been trash and will always be trash.

[@juanzuniga7343]

Oh snap someone did not enjoy thier last Dodge vehicle​@@simonbelmont548

[@tb-xy7lg]

​216k on my 2019 5.7 ram 2wd. No issues ever @@simonbelmont548my 98 ram has 389k miles all original. Leaks a quart a week but still runs. Oddly enough the only cars to ever have issues in my family are out 2013 Camry and 2014.5 Camry. Both have the dreaded jerky torque converter problem that plagues every Camry from 2012-2014.5. Toyota will not fix. Every time I go to the grocery store I'm reminded why I will never buy a Toyota again.

[@Bigfootsquatch]

I have only had ram trucks for my primary vehicle since 1993. On my 5th one. Great service and won't buy any other brand truck. Pulled fifth wheels from coast to coast.

[@girthbrooks-lk9cq]

2014 ram regular cab 130,000 runs great no problems. Just routine maintenance.

[@girthbrooks-lk9cq]

@@harveyhankerson8359 I know right. I love mine too

[@davidkanalos6710]

Have a 19 ram 3.6 with 315000 on the clock been a great truck 👍

[@crumblymunky]

Actually looking at picking up a 3.6 myself in the quad cab tradesman trim. Love the simpler looks.

[@justinlloyd9342]

I’m looking at a 2019 ram tradesman with 3.6 quad cab with 140k for 14990 do you think that’s a good deal

[@Cg41418]

I’ve had four Ram 1500s since 2002. The only thing besides brakes and tires was a radiator and an A/C compressor both of which I replaced myself on one them. Highway mpg is between 20 and 21 on all of them. All had Hemi’s. Wouldn’t ever buy their eco diesel though.

[@selfcarefordudes]

We’ve had 2 Rams, a 2004 and now a 2012, best trucks we’ve ever owned. Almost 200k on our 11 year old Hemi, still running great. Love our Rams!

[@bobslice1765]

2004 was the best year ever for a Ram imo

[@playaplaya614ify]

I love my 2012. I bought it with 80k and had to put some money into it as you do to every used vehicle you purchase but the with the repairs the truck is perfect and should last a while. Going to be taking my 6th road trip here soon!

[@dominicanthony9887]

@@bobslice1765I’d say the 90s were better. RAM made good manual transmissions. Not so great automatic transmissions

[@KCarGuy]

My family has a 2019 RAM 1500. We started going to the dealership at first for the maintenance and it was getting very expensive. Now we go to our local honest mechanic. Definitely recommend if you have a RAM to go to a local mechanic instead.

[@theminister1154]

You can start that last sentence with "Go." 8)

[@leadnsteel1428]

Dealers will be gone eventually. New cars will be sold direct to the customer.

[@deepthinker999]

@@leadnsteel1428 We Wish - Laws are in place in several states which prohibit direct to consumer vehicle sales. Michigan was the first state to adopt this law. I don't know how Tesla gets away with it.

[@rayhope7957]

All brands...

[@jgill1175]

@CarGuy157 💯. 1,700 to change the fluid/filter in the 8spd is absolutely crazy.

[@steved0603]

Great to see all these positive comments on the 5.7 liter longevity! My 2001 1500 has 150k on it and still runs beautifully. Love the sound and feel of that old V8 and hope to get a few more years out of it before I have to replace it, as high as newer trucks have gotten to purchase. The gas mileage is absolutely horrible, but that will never offset the cost of a newer truck, of course.

[@robsharpton3096]

Its everything surrounding that great engine thats prone to falling apart

[@petegregory517]

Son (53) has a '10 w/180k, never a major problem. Hoping for 300k.

[@wrongthinker350]

I've owned seven Rams I wouldn't buy any other truck. I guess I'm a lucky guy cuz I've never had any major problems with any of them I'm on number seven right now.

[@rwefree9469]

Seems like every Ram I see over 5 years old has substantial rust.

[@petegregory517]

@@rwefree9469 Son said his ‘10 has rear quarters getting there, but not thru. [I’m out of state, haven’t seen it for 3 yrs.]

[@AlicesWondereland]

The evap issue can be avoided by not putting in anymore fuel once the pump clicks off. I have a 2015 and the only thing I've had to replace is the radiator. I love my Ram :)

[@absurdh3ro]

The problem is overfilling?

[@wrongthinker350]

Yes overfilling your gas tank clogs up the evap hose.

[@joshkrause2977]

Same, 2015 ram hemi 150k no issues other then the alternator, water pump, struts, and the exhaust manifold bolts. Well and tires lol it’s a hemi.

[@RohanSanjith]

​@@joshkrause2977wyd for a living?

[@AlicesWondereland]

@@joshkrause2977Not gonna lie. I did forget about the exhaust bolts lol.

[@ericgilliland6140]

I have a Ram 3500 with the Cummins High Output engine and the Aisin Tranny. People argue about Ram vs Chevy vs Ford but in my opinion the cummins is second to none.

[@deegeeess49]

Nothing in the video supports the headline. Truck has almost 90k miles and it still looks and runs like new. How many truck owners would want to fiddle with the little stuff? Approximately zero. Great truck; go ahead and buy it.

[@richis2fast4u]

Exactly. It's a truck getting some miles on it with zero issues. But Scotty manufactures a reason to criticize it. You can use free software on your phone to evaluate the diagnostics, or pay $50 for good stuff. This is a lot cheaper than what I had to spend to work on my VW. Such an asinine take here.

[@BJonesOkie]

Totally agree! 2020 94k miles love it!

[@tru3sk1ll]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@goliathcarpenter1732]

2019 Ram 1500 Laramie, 88k no issues.

[@northsouth4299]

Ram 2017 2500 diesel .92000 miles. In the shop once

[@NovaCaddoWolf]

You need special software to access ECUs on Toyotas now too. Also if you think a minor EVAP code makes that truck a POS then don't ever look at the new 2022 and 2023 Tundras, we get nothing but complaints on those things, and the new sequoia and RAV4 have water leaks. I would much rather have a RAM with a powerful hemi and reliable ZF transmission.

[@benjy117]

One reason I bought a 2018 Tundra Crewmax recently. Toyota made a huge mistake following the rest of the car industry using turbos. Any person with a brain would rather have a v6 or v8 instead of a rinky dinky turbo. I refuse to purchase a vehicle with a turbo. It's only designed to keep the manufacture cost down and nothing else.

[@CarterEdison777]

@@benjy117 Its not “following”! The govt mandated strict cafe standards and the only practical way to meet them is to turbo. I agree turbos are laggy and wear out your engine faster but its all potus’ fault

[@bobcook8576]

Well, the Epa is forcing this on all the manufacturers. Toyota used to be the benchmark, but now they are all junk. Good move on the 18 tundra.

[@toolguy1969]

I remember why I quit following this goof ball. When I watch the video it sounds like he loves the truck! He really really tries to hate American nameplates.

[@JohnSmith-zi9or]

@@toolguy1969 "He really really tries to hate American nameplates." That's just not true at all.

[@rgbigdog]

My friend in 2013 bought a 2013 Dodge Ram truck with the 5.7 engine. It's a quad cab 2 by 4 and it has been a very good truck. He is retired so the miles are not that high. Oh yeah he only paid 29K for it and yes it was brand new.

[@302Mustang13]

The good days when a truck was reasonably priced.

[@samuelw.3992]

Well trucks were cheap back then. Even a diesel hd truck we’re only 38-44k in 13

[@MRKNIGHT]

2013 RAM is not a Dodge. They split in 2009.

[@rgbigdog]

@@MRKNIGHT you can put lipstick on a pig and it's still a pig.

[@302Mustang13]

@@MRKNIGHT It's been Dodge Ram forever. A simple rebranding is all that happened. Of course it's now just Ram but you make it sound like it's something new and unique. They still share engines and transmissions with Dodge.

[@johnplayer13]

One week Scotty likes the Hemi...next week he's bashing them! 😂

[@mplslawnguy3389]

ALL late model truck brands have their own unique issues today, just buy what you like and maintain them. Toyota has now joined all the American brands in making great, but flawed pickup trucks. They all have problems, just take care of them and buy the right powertrain for your needs.

[@williammorgan5987]

He was praising everything about it except the software.. which I’m confused about, because I’ve never had to access software to fix one before.

[@owenwatson9828]

Nitpicking does not help. Late models are made to keep everybody down the line, with abundant work ! Food for thought. Chrysler's electronics have never been too flash ! Speaking from personal experience BTW.

[@johnkirk8650]

The only way is to listen to both the good stuff and bad stuff about the vehicle and see if it’s true

[@texttwenty-nine1627]

​@@owenwatson9828Loved my all my dodges ranging from 06-2011. They were goofy as can be with electronics. They started every time though. I wouldn't touch a new one. Sounds like Dodge has had bad electronics since the 60s according to my dad. They still haven't figured it it.😂

[@blb6547]

When I bought my 2017 iit has lifetime warranty so I'll keep it till that expires if ever

[@meadmaker4525]

I'm on my 3rd Ram. I've had a 2nd gen, 3rd gen, and 4th gen. They've all been really good trucks. The only issue I've ever had is with my 4th gen when the cab vents (2 of them, about 6x6 inches each, located between the back of the cab and the bed) disintegrated and let water stream right into the cab every time it rained. The dealer wanted over $1000 to fix it because they said the bed had to be removed to access the filters (which are literally $8 each, by the way). So, I spent $100 on a Milwaukee electric ratchet, pulled the rear seat, pulled the rear cab panel, and there were the 2 filters. Pulled the old ones, put the new ones in, and put everything back together. Took about 30 minutes total. Literally spent a tenth of what the dealer wanted (before tax, etc.) and didn't have to remove the bed. I've owned trucks from each of the Big 3. They've each been really good in their own way, and none of them ever let me down. But every time I went to the dealer, regardless of the company, I got ripped off. It's what dealers do and that's why people hate them so much. They will lie, cheat, and steal, and then laugh at you for being foolish enough to come onto their lot. It's not just Chrysler. It's all of them. I'm not at all surprised they locked OBD2 access, since gaining access is means you have to go back to the dealer (or a certified mechanic) and give them more money. I'm just surprised more companies DON'T do that. You're right, it's shady business practice, but nobody is going to hold them accountable. Now, you mentioned Honda and Toyota (I think) in this video as companies who don't do that sort of thing with the OBD2 access. My parents are lifelong Toyota fans. Literally won't drive anything else. And I've seen those cars fall apart right out from under them. I've also seen the Toyota dealer screw them so bad my father had to physically stop my mother from throwing a brick through the showroom window. So, to be fair, I think it's safe to say that ALL dealers are shady and should not be trusted, and ALL cars will have recalls and issues here and there, so it's best to just pick your flavor and be as happy as you can with it. We're all in the same boat.

[@interstellarconundrum4774]

Thanks so much for that info.

[@brentmacklem1872]

Your Poor mom. I get it though. My dealer (GM) sent me away after doing a warranty job that left me with a stuck open throttle. By coincidence I picked it up instead of my wife thank God.

[@MrGHorf]

We need national right to repair laws now!

[@astrand32]

Bingo. They aren’t the only ones.

[@Detroittruckdoctor55]

They'll shoot it down. They charge 2000 dollars a year to have ford IDS

[@Detroittruckdoctor55]

@@hatdowntight most people take it to the dealer to fix it if it's still under warranty. Why would you pay a 3rd party to fix it, if its still under warranty

[@metalmike570]

Chrysler / Stellantis is a scumbag company. Scotty K. 2023

[@jbrogert]

We quite literally have right to repair laws how stupid are yiu

[@scottmalone2332]

What a good looking truck. No codes with that milage. The other vehicles you check always have codes.

[@facepalmdaily4404]

I have a 2019 Ram with about the same mileage. I also had the code for the active air dam, but that code can be thrown if there are bugs or something on the fins that keep them from completely closing during the startup test. No big deal. Other than that, I've had the rear window replaced 3 times due to water leaks, the driver's side sun visor broke and fell down in my face while in traffic, and now the exhaust manifold is cracked. These are all incredibly common problems on the 5th gen. Especially the window leaks. EVERYONE is getting them.

[@metalmike570]

Chrysler / Stellantis is a scumbag company. Scotty K. 2023

[@jayrussell227]

Best part about owning a dodge is parts are cheap!!! Just walk along any road and you’ll find what you need that’s fallen off the last truck

[@tomstarcevich1147]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pwrshots]

The dodge dealer by me has a huge selection just sitting out n the lot. Between the dodge trucks and chargers, challengers, they are taking a beating.

[@70DMac]

It will take you a while trying to get past all the Ford parts. Ford and Chevy have much lower ratings for reliability.

[@nocturnalgamer8285]

@@70DMacDodge truck owner here…don’t know about that one bud.

[@70DMac]

@nocturnalgamer8285 reliability ratings are on just about every car and truck website. Goes by amount of warranty claims, amount of recalls, and amount of complaints filed. I didn't make it up myself.

[@StrudleMaster]

You're one of the few people that actually care immensely and advocate for right to repair, because crazy thought maybe we don't wanna spend $1k more than we have to

[@facepalmdaily4404]

Why people continue to go to dealerships for those thousand dollar repairs is beyond me. If you don't want to work on your vehicle, take it to a local mechanic. Find one you trust. Dealers, ESPECIALLY Ram dealers, are the biggest scam artists on the planet. I had my truck in for a recall (only time I go to a dealer) They did a "complimentary inspection" and said I needed a new cabin air filter...... and asked for $175 to do it. It's a $15 filter, takes five minutes and zero tools to change. LMFAO.

[@Dougie2fly]

@@facepalmdaily4404Yup, it’s one of the easiest things you can do on your own vehicle

[@DougKubik]

$50 for AlphaOBD and you can do what you want. Including everything Scotty can.

[@fireant1272]

My 2010 has 236k and has been reliable! Best truck ive owned

[@TemperTemper...]

I have a 2017 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 liter Hemi with no problems yet...Love the way it drives with plenty of power.

[@youropionmattersnot]

Do you have over 100k miles on it yet?

[@TemperTemper...]

Not quite but close. @@youropionmattersnot

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I have the same. No issues aside from a few minor annoyances. Do you know if this is true about scan tools not working for DIYs?

[@TemperTemper...]

If Scotty says they don't I believe him..@@mplslawnguy3389

[@selfcarefordudes]

@@youropionmattersnotNearly 200k on our 11 year old Hemi, runs great. Love our Rams.

[@jamesharvey636]

I have a 2013 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI, and other than periodic maintenance issues, I like it.

[@michaelchristian1901]

Same here. I also have a 2017 Jeep grand cherokee limited & only need one vehicle so I’m trying to figure which one to keep haha, the truck makes it hard to let go.

[@phillipmcwilliams881]

I hope you never have a roller bearing failure on those extremely pricy MDS lifters that wipes out your cam shaft. The BEST thing about Ram is Cummins. Believe me, I own a fleet.

[@DuckyTheGreaser-rw4fp]

Mines a 2009 5.7 Hemi. Beautiful truck and I'm proud

[@Mr-Clark]

Whatever happened to the days when someone could buy a basic Toyota or Ford Ranger truck that's compact, rock solid 4 cylinder engine, manual transmission, crank windows and can be bought for less than a stripped Hyundai? I remember driving my a Toyota dealer a long time ago and they were drowning in inventory of pre-Tacoma trucks. They were begging people to buy them for $8,000.

[@Jay-bw3fl]

True about old Toyota 4 bangers not true about old ford 4 bangers. The 2.3 ranger was the least reliable vehicle I’ve owned out of 37 vehicles

[@connor_flanigan]

they quit making them when people quit buying them, and started demanding these Lincoln Town Cars on truck frames like in this video

[@Magnum_Express]

The automakers claimed that small truck sales all but disappeared by 09 recession, but I think that was just an excuse to try to make trucks that are as overpriced and profitable as possible , moving forward, because of the bailout agreements they brokered with the federal govt. There's defintely a market for small trucks as most people who own trucks never tow or haul anything. I see so many of these f250 or 2500 series trucks, lift kits, oversized off road tires, and i bet most of them have never left pavement. Or had more than set of golf clubs in the bed. Status symbol to own a truck now because of how overpriced they are. The only people buying them new , could just as easily buy a mercedes or bmw. People who actually need trucks just want a bare-bones 2 door , 8ft bed. that doesn't even appear to be an option anymore.

[@JCS1964-i7w]

I have a 2017 Tacoma Which I brought brand new Extra cab 4 wheel drive 4 cylinder with 5 speed manual transmission It’s a little slow But I’m 60 years old and I’m not interested in racing anyone anymore The thing is bullet proof Runs and drives like the day I first got it Only thing I’ve done is changed the oil every 5000 miles with full synthetic oil

[@paulcoenen7918]

I had one of those Rangers, what a piece of crap, sucked gas like pig and couldn't get out of its own way, after 8 months of putting up with it I traded it in for a Toyota truck 4x4 with the 22re, the performance and mpg was incredible compared to the ford.

[@JoeSuarez-mh6ef]

I have owned 3 RAM trucks...never had a issue

[@young749Au]

Never liked Dodge Ram. Heard too many negative things about them over the years. I am 71.

[@GMurph2336]

I got an 05 ram, it’s got over 210k miles on it. Still runs well.

[@efraingarciaescalante2824]

I got the ram 2500 st with magnum hemi engine regular cab. Year 2005 with just 340.000 miles on it , little tick noise but still strong like 🐖. 😂😂😂😂

[@wturner777]

The Pre-FIAT year, that's for sure.

[@clint983]

I think that's the best year for reliability before the mds crap which came out in 2006. And then the vvt in 2010.

[@2252822]

Scotty, I have a 22 ram 1500 and I took it to O’Reilly and they had no trouble with the scan tool at all so I think there’s no longer a problem for the average person to use a scan tool

[@whatroads4x4]

Really is that so? Are u able to further confirm...cuz if not im.not buying a ram

[@spexic_3255]

Scotty I have a 2019 ram big horn and love it. 36000 miles. The shutter system went out and threw a code but it was just moisture in the connector, same with the back up camera after I fixed that has been a awesome truck. Live in Florida bought used from Michigan 2 years ago no rust. Made in the USA.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Live in Florida and bought in Michigan? Wow! LOL. Never heard of that before!

[@bud5084]

Scotty, how about the ball joints and tie rod ends, a lot of them these days are worn out at 85000 miles because you can't grease them.

[@ericpatino5536]

I picked up a 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 which I truly like and enjoy. 15K miles in and no issues whatsoever. Perhaps not enough miles to determine I got a good one, however I chose to wait a few years after the 5th gen came out to avoid little issues that could be costly to fix.

[@BeardyMoto]

i just test drove a 23 laramie, best truck ive test driven so far, im so tempted to buy

[@mattstroble8470]

Might get one in a few weeks, only severe negative for me is the gas mileage due to an insane commute. 😅

[@ericpatino5536]

@@mattstroble8470 - yeah. The MPG is insanely low. I’m currently hitting 15mpg average.

[@ericpatino5536]

@@BeardyMoto you should go for it. I took my time and I’m glad I did. If you’re planing to lift it, do not get the air ride package. Currently getting a 3.5 lift kit which will destroy my 15 mpg.

[@Wilderbliss17]

@@ericpatino5536nice bro. I just got a 2024 bighorn as my first truck. It drives so well . Enjoy!

[@Zappy1210]

It would be nice if there was ANY consistency with Scottys reviews. One week Ram is King, next they are a 1 star vehicle... With that out of the way, some real facts. I work for the largest mining company in the US. We buy on average 60 diesel 2500/250 class trucks per year all over the country. Looking at our 20 year study, Dodge/Ram actually lead the way in our study as for dependability. GM is far and away the worst an Ford is middle of the road. Every truck is serviced every 8k miles.

[@brentmacklem1872]

Real experience talking here. Nice.

[@southernshooter]

I have a 2018 that has been trouble free so far. Because I watch Scotty all the time I keep wondering if I will be able to get home from the grocery store.

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

Scotty doesn't ever have strong opinions 😂

[@stevehenderson2571]

Local RAM dealer advertised 20% off today. Stellantis Company better do something.

[@chaddufour7693]

Hahahahah

[@leeakers1018]

Put a dress on and he'd make a great drama queen.

[@krisschedler]

I do not know how you can watch him all the time, his videos are awful. I have never subscribed but his videos get fed to me regularly. I usually cannot get through 2 minutes without turning him off.

[@rob5944]

I live in England and I don't think there's many people here that would buy one with fuel the price it is, and with the roads the size they are you'd never find a parking space!

[@lancelotlink3907]

Stellantis products like Ram, Dodge and Chrysler are made for the US market. Jeep however is internationally accepted because of its smaller size. Fiat is another Stellanis product that works in Europe but not in the US.

[@anderander5662]

I live in the state of Oklahoma and it can be 200 or more miles to my destination. If I go to Texas it can be 500 miles...ONE WAY

[@rob5944]

@@anderander5662 yes, I've always been in awe of the distances involved and would love to visit and travel. So what are you suggesting anyway?

[@anderander5662]

@rob5944 I understand where you're coming from I've been to Europe several times. Outside of a few dense urban areas with public transit you have to have a car in the US. A large truck if you need to haul something.

[@interstellarconundrum4774]

Had a friend from Romania visit. He looked at my son's lifted 2007 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins and was incredulous. He called it a Panzerkampfwagen. My son is a WWII buff and laughed so hard he cried.

[@powerwagon3731]

I’m a one owner of a 2004 Dodge 2500 Cummins. I replaced injectors with brand new Bosch at 270 k, torque converter, rebuilt transmission at 280k and water pump twice, tank fuel pump and total front end rebuild also at 280k. Original alternator and engine never been apart. I can confidently drive the truck anywhere. Best 20 year old vehicle I could ever hope for. P.S. no emissions from the factory not even a cat. converter. It even has the original pipes and muffler.

[@bbrcummins1984]

I have a 3500 ,04. 5.9 great truck , sold it with 400,000 miles and it ran perfect

[@matthewnikitas8905]

To have the trans blow out at 280k isn’t a good look 😬😬😬

[@powerwagon3731]

@@matthewnikitas8905 trans was ok, torque converter locked up. Trans rebuilt since it was removed.

[@davidcaskey4669]

That truck had a converter from factory someone took it off

[@powerwagon3731]

@@davidcaskey4669 Nope.

[@vickierichter7850]

I’ve had a new RAM every 3 years for 20 years. I currently have a 2023 Longhorn Limited! Love my RAM. Have never had a single problem. It saddens me that the HEMI is going away.

[@feras04]

I test drove the 2025 Ram with the v6 Hurricane engine and compared to my current 21 V8 ... I felt it was more responsive and quick to accelerate. But it sounded different and weird... The interior quality also felt cheap for some reason. And 68k for what. Thinking of just buying out my Laramie lease for 35k and keep it for a long time

[@ruco5775]

I've had 3 ram's, been great trucks.

[@victor9101]

I've got a '99 that sat for 12 years at my buddies house. It's got the atrociously underpowered 3.6L on it. I spent about $4,000 to bring it back and in the year I have had it running again, it's been flawless. I know it's always going to be a project because of its age but it's my truck.

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

My 99 sat for 10 years no tag. 5 speed. Start her up every once in a while and keep battery on float charge. Decided to insure and tag her, drove her around and got emissions test and passed. What I hate most is the proprietary chrysler diagnostics where you need a DRBIII or wiTech w/$1.6k annual subscription. Scantools like maxisys won't do enhanced functions.

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

My 99 sat for 10 years no tag. 5 speed. Start her up every once in a while and keep battery on float charge. Decided to insure and tag her, drove her around and got emissions test and passed. What I hate most is the proprietary chrysler diagnostics where you need a DRBIII or wiTech w/$1.6k annual subscription. Scantools like maxisys won't do enhanced functions.

[@chinto6389]

I got a 2016 RAM 1500 regular cab with the infamous 3.6 engine. (Oil filter housing leak galore) but other than that i love the thing. Definitely wanna trade it for a 5.7 soon tho

[@gcrauwels941]

Super common. Dorman makes a replacement that has an aluminum cooler/filter housing

[@benjy117]

Go to any oil change stations or mechanic they will tell you Chrysler's after a few years have a rear gasket leak on nearly all their Chryslers.

[@BlainesGarage]

Those plastic oil filter housings are currently killing those motors at a rapid rate. They can suddenly leak oil or coolant and in no time the engine is junk.

[@BlainesGarage]

@@benjy117it’s not a rear “gasket”. The filter housing/cooler assembly cracks and pressurized oil leaks out and runs down the rear of the engine. Junk design from day one.

[@LightningDogg]

I have a 2014 with the 3.6. It's a decent engine with good mileage and power, but not made for towing. I also experienced the housing/cooler leak after doing my own oil change...the old o-ring was in the cannister and with the new filter I had 2 o-rings, which caused me to over tighten. The dealer replaced the housing part with a new redesigned part. Who ever thought it was a good design to have plastic cranked down onto a metal manifold??

[@squangan]

I have a 14 year old truck I’ve owned since new. The check engine light has never came on once in its life which has got to be a rare thing. I won’t say what make it is but Ford riving purposes it’s been a great pretty relatively trouble free vehicle.

[@duaneclark7108]

I had this almost exact truck. Loved the truck for the comfort and style BUT its entire electrical system failed, blew up the computer and literally shut the truck off while driving. Also had to have transmission replaced all before 70k miles. Never again

[@terryporter7617]

Yep, had a 2020 Ram with 41,000 miles and transmission had to be replaced. Two months later the transfer case started leaking fluid and needed replaced. Second time I’ve owned a Ram. Never again ..

[@oldsalt8011]

You guys would not be tough on your trucks?

[@duaneclark7108]

@@oldsalt8011 heck no. Glorified family mover

[@oldsalt8011]

@@duaneclark7108 Very good. Maybe you would do better with a Cummins and the Asian transmission. I would go with the Bighorn 6 passenger with no leather or carpet.

[@garybishop4030]

My family has a Ram. His transmission blew on him 3 times and it's only a few years old

[@SamuraiSwimmer]

Agree as a consumer it’s a ripoff to not access the data. Surprised however as a mechanic you didn’t mention the coil spring rear suspension, along with TH very comfortable seats , it’s a great ride for a pickup. The best for a 1/2 ton full size IMO.

[@TrazimDollare1982]

Dodge forgot to send the Check I see…

[@patricksmith7574]

Thanks for the vid Scotty, I’ve been burned twice by Ram, never again !

[@user-qi9be4lv7l]

Scotty, don't forget one of the biggest problems with Dodge. All 3rd gen rams have the fuel pump relay integrated into the fuse box. If the relay goes bad, and it will (my 2012 2500 went bad and I'm in Fl), you got to replace the entire fuse box. Which is very expensive. But there is a work around for that using verticalvisions tipm plug in relay that uses a spare relay and wiring in the box to restore it without changing the fuse box. Great solution. Then there is the cam shaft and lifter problem with all the Hemi's with the active fuel management requiring the heads to be rebuilt due to worn out lifters, camshaft, and valves. Luckily, I don't have that on my Hemi.

[@thermalreboot]

Are you sure you're talking 3rd gen? You say 2012 but 3rd gen was 2002 - 2009.

[@gcrauwels941]

Stupid AFM is a scourge. I disabled it with a tune on my '15 Silverado and so far no issues with the lifters.

[@FordAficionado]

They Don't Have Issues Period.

[@stripedassape8148]

Well it's not difficult to bypass a relay with your own, may have to cut open a wire harness and it wont look pretty but it's a dodge lol

[@user-qi9be4lv7l]

@@thermalreboot 4th, my bad

[@ryaj2356]

It’s just emissions that go off, they all have emissions issues. No difference.

[@srhatfield]

The 5.7L Hemi V8 has thin exhaust manifolds that warp and break the bolts and start exhaust leaks. It's not a matter of "if" it will happen, but "when".

[@americandude3825]

AAAAACTUALLY RAM IS RANKED 16th OUT OF ROUGHLY 30 brands sold in the USA. Ford is around 22. Gm is second to last. Mercedes is last. Toyota is first. Lexus is second. For reliability. Ram however is the most expensive to own over a ten year period.

[@brandonlucero2782]

I want to get a GMC not a good idea

[@americandude3825]

@@brandonlucero2782 no joke - shopped for two years for a truck. Decided to keep my 2008 5.7L sequoia. Installed a 9” pioneer floating touch screen, upgraded the front door speakers, installed a 15” 1200 watt subwoofer, got it painted cement gray. I’m 300 miles from hitting 225,000 miles. Runs like new.

[@Jumpjoe4587]

And it’s the most beautiful well-built vehicle so comfortable you think you’re in a Mercedes

[@americandude3825]

@@Jumpjoe4587 my mother called me the other day. She’s old. She said “your dads bought a gmc Sierra Denali today. “ I said “but you just bought a ram eco diesel!” She said “ya the rods blew a hole through the motor.” ☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@AbronHawkins]

Stellantis is a scumbag company because they will get rid of the Hemi V8

[@barrbudo]

Whatever feelings Scotty has toward Stellantis are just half as intense as mine.

[@jasonkaminski8589]

Owed a 1500 and now a 2500. Never any big issues. Love em, in fact my 1500 was cammed and I went into the pcm and tuned thru hemi fever. Don't hate

[@rickydrawdy3630]

Had a 2005 new dodge Durango with a 5.7 and have to say it was one of the best vehicles I ever had. Never had a problem with it. Yes I have had ford,chevy, toy and nissan and really you can get a lemon in any brand. Bought a 2015 ram 1500 4×4 and never a problem . Sold it when it had 93,000 miles on it. It was a solid truck with no problems ever. Now I have a honda crv with electrical problems and gas getting into the oil ! So like I said you can buy a limon in any brand !

[@jayc2237]

I'll never own another truck other than a Ram. (or maybe Tundra haha)

[@dylanconn6079]

My wife has that exact truck, 2019 and all. We had a misfire at 32,000 miles so i bought two new plugs and a coil pack. Haven't had an issue since. We have a litte over 85,000 miles. Best truck we've bought

[@miltonaldridge4170]

same here. love it

[@JWORLDKING]

Come back and talk about your Ram Truck Failures after 3 to 400.000 Miles first THEN we can see the difference between the crappie Italian México RAM pile of junk and and for example Toyota or Honda products. Regards Jay

[@Lastbadie]

At 32,000 miles?? What a POS

[@dylanconn6079]

@JWORLDKING really? Pile of junk? That's kinda of unnecessary. Likewise, I've had toyotas and sold them because I wasn't happy. I got a ford ranger with close to 500,000 that runs like a champ 👌🏻

[@miltonaldridge4170]

@JWORLDKING lol I barely drive mine.

[@plynch113]

My 04 ram rusted to pieces....had it 16 yrs.

[@duanechampeon9300]

My 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee I was able to plug in a scan tool and get fault codes. Not as fancy as yours, but I fixed the Jeep after googling the fault code. It was easy and corrected my problem.

[@jblaze0382nj]

You are out of your mind to say that! It's all about maintenance with these vehicles. My 2016 ram sport has been a pleasure to own. Starter and oil pressure switch has been my only issues. I used royal purple every 3500 miles

[@dane5896]

I drove a 2006 for fourteen years. The driver seat padding fell apart right after the warranty ended. It was a clear defect, they wouldn't do anything. I had front suspension issues and the tail lights would collect water. I started to hear the hemi make a ticking noise, so I traded it in.

[@jeffs2809]

"ONLY" fourteen years? Yep definitely evidence it was junk...🤦‍♂😂

[@bobby1970]

I really like my 2012 Ram 1500 regular cab, 2 wheel drive and with the 4.7 liter V8. It has been a phenomenal truck and runs perfect.

[@RohanSanjith]

Miles?

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

You bought the least junky one of the junk pile

[@JamesSmith-qw3sp]

@@RohanSanjithI’ve got the exact same one. Same year and engine, 2wd and it has 210

[@jimmyjames6487]

4.7?

[@bobby1970]

​@@RohanSanjith178,392 miles as of right now.

[@wennerygunsmithing5213]

I get a kick out of people saying "i bought "this brand" best truck i ever own..only ever did this and that to it" And then say they only have 100k miles ... 100k miles should be a given to be trouble free ..

[@jamesfarley4849]

I get a kick out of the people who say they've had "many" xyz brand trucks over the years. What happened to the first, second...

[@waynebaird3539]

Thank you Scotty for your truth about the anti-lock system. I recently found this out on my 2004 Chevy Astro van. After replacing 4 rusted brakelines, I had to get it towed to a mechanic to have them bleed the anti- lock system. But at least it's fixed. Thanks.

[@weezyg.5724]

Have a Chrysler Aspen with a 5.7 Hemi and a 2002 300m this two are the most reliable cars ever still working fine , I will buy another 5.7 in a heart beat.

[@oscargeorge1]

I've had 3 Limited Ram's... they have been excellent trucks!

[@wennerygunsmithing5213]

When do you get rid of them 150k?

[@stephenbloom2545]

My brother had a 19 Ram with the hemi and had to have the lifters and camshaft replaced twice in 60,000 miles. Constant electrical problems it was was a POS! I’d never own one.

[@gcrauwels941]

As a guy who does all his own work, I would not buy a vehicle I couldn't troubleshoot and repair. You tell 'em Scotty.

[@Mob3tta_01]

I have 2020 ram 1500 i just got a few months ago. I love it! I also have 2002 ram with the 4.7 v8 rolling on 14 wide 20 inch rims wrapped in 37s. Over 260000 miles still runs and drives. So im definitely a ram fan

[@1stCor15-58]

Calm down Scottie and take your meds! I have a 2016 Laramie with 193k and the truck is still in excellent shape and burning no oil while getting mileage nearly identical to when new! I am NOT a mechanic but I do my own oil changes and tire rotation and I have an OBD device that read and resets error codes and have never had an emissions issue in the totalitarian state of NY and my OBD allows me to program new key fobs for 1/4 what the stealerships want. Maybe it’s because mine is pre Stellantis but it is by far the best and most comfortable truck I have ever owned! Minimal repairs and all my electronics still work! I have learned some good things from Scottie but perhaps he has some bipolar issues!

[@borb57JC]

Scotty says every vehicle is a POS. 🤷

[@omardevonlittle3817]

ive had no problems using the obs in my 2019 Ram...

[@davidregan802]

I dumped my RAM for this exact reason at 130k miles! Started smelling the exhaust fumes in the cab...Bought a 2017 F150 5.0 gen 2 XLT Crew 70K miles. Thanx Scotty for recommending the F150 5.0! Love your channel man!!!!

[@bluepartin]

I have a 2015 1500 with 85k on her. Bought it used at 70k. She runs like a dream and only issue I’ve had was a cracked exhaust manifold that was fixed under warranty

[@mattcanyon5806]

You're absolutely right. I like working on my own vehicles. Thanks SCOTTY

[@donburton5323]

They use to be called Dodge then they switched to Ram I guess they thought loosing Dodge meant no one would think it was a POS Dodge.Around here they rust out before there paid off.They have a nice feature a heated tailgate so your hands do not get cold pushing them in cold weather.

[@MRKNIGHT]

They didn’t “switch” they became a separate entity. Separate company, separate factories, separate engineering.

[@jeffharvey2519]

I'm on my second RAM & most of my family drive Mopar products and they've been great vehicles. I think most of the car manufactures are limiting how much you can work on your vehicle.

[@joshmedeiros2696]

I had a 2019 ram fifth generation I just got rid of it in July. It had 169K on it. I’ve been a Mopar guy for a while, but it was time for something else. I constantly had to fix it I went through three radiators, three water pumps two starters, leaky back window exhaust manifold. Bolts are broken no heat on the driver side, and I kept up with the truck changing oil all the fluids and everything but it was time to say goodbye they just don’t make anything last anymore. It’s sad, it’s one thing if I didn’t take care of the truck but I own my own landscape business so I have to take care of it so I got a 2015 Nissan titan. I hope I have better luck.

[@infectedcolors6250]

Probably because you put over 170k in a time period that people usually put 50k you didn’t give the damn thing a break.

[@steverino27]

My 21 Tundra had its filler neck and gas tank replaced at 15K miles because i couldn't fill gas without it triping out every .1gallons. It took 15 mins to put in 5 gallons. I think the EPA is more to blame than the truck manufacturer IMO.

[@Jayis_preppy]

But if we don't buy a ram then we have to get a Chevy v8 with bad lifters or a four-cylinder turbo, or we can go with an aluminum Ford with EcoBoost. I choose ram any day over those two.

[@Murkedbymarx]

my lifters ate my cam in my ram 1500. just sold it last week.

[@Jayis_preppy]

@Murkedbymarx At how many miles? 200k + I assume. Some of these Chevy's lately been having to be rebuilt at 2500 miles.

[@darksi226]

I had no idea RAM locked out there scanning for non-machanic. Wow.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Scammy company. Stellantis should go out of business. All automakers know VERY well how to make a car that lasts. They’ve been made for over 100 years now. There is a reason why certain carmakers’ cars break more often than others….

[@mplslawnguy3389]

My question is what year? I'm finding conflicting info on that. Hoping my '17 isn't included if this is true because I was thinking about buying a decent scan tool as I approach 100,000 miles. The good thing is I haven't needed one yet, so the truck has been good to me.

[@billyfowler9423]

I'm able to get the codes with Tazer DT. Also you can get your pin code from the dealer and there are after market tools to retrieve it.

[@warrendonaldson4144]

I really love the ride n performance of my 2019 RAM. No other half-ton comes close IMO. Where else can I get that great cockpit feel, ride and consistent performance?

[@themateoramos]

Same, I’ve got a 2019 bighorn with 80k Miles. With the e torque. It’s way nicer and cheaper than a used f150 of equivalent year and mileage. I was considering a Tacoma, but they’re just too slow, and Toyota & Subaru cruise control sucks. Time will tell if our trucks make it to 150k with no hemi tick.

[@GoodOlRoll]

@@themateoramos I hope Scotty doesn't see this, he might attempt to break into your home in the middle of the night for saying something bad about Toyota.

[@Captain_Brown_Beard]

@@themateoramos 2019 RAM 1500 BigHorn 47k miles new body style Both Power mirrors replaced Passenger seat frame Entire rear window Exhaust flange bolts rusted out and broke Both of my exhaust manifolds cracked Swaybar bushings and links replaced already due to noise and cracked rubber bushings

[@kevinknestrick3797]

One day Scotty is saying Ram is really nice then on this one he is saying it's bad because you can hook a scanner to Rams...They are #1 in consumer ratings the past few years.. Consumers are the buyers so I'd listen to them

[@Hello_Ladies]

@@kevinknestrick3797 Scotty is a Toyota fanboy. Tundras have issues too. RAM is a good truck.

[@hifiman4562]

I had a Ford Lightning pass me earlier today. I was thinking, he better get to a charging station. 😅

[@bozak2320]

I see what you did there...but I don't like it.

[@nn-dj2nu]

the fist thing that came to my mind was the 5.4 supercharged v8, but then i remembered i still live in the past and now the lightning is an EV...

[@mr.j7009]

I have a 2016 Ram with 128k miles and the only thing ive ever had to replace was my radiator. Keep up on the oil changes and take care of your vehicle and it will last a long time. Take care of your stuff and it will take care of you my dad always said.. I have nothing bad to say about my Ram, I absolutely love mine.

[@jimmcdiarmid7308]

I have a 2004 Ram 1500 with 83,000 miles. Did brakes, tires, rack and pinion and AC compressor. That’s all. Still runs great.

[@zackmax7184]

We had a 1985 4 wheel drive Pickup too. I think the Altnator Flew apart or it might have been the air Conditioner compressor. I remember that it was a Pile of Junk too. I think it had trouble with the Brakes too.

[@justins4274]

Here’s why Scotty craps on GM.

[@jowildcat40]

Love my '14 bighorn. Not once had any issues with it outside of an AC blower dying, which is an easy fix.

[@eriknorman7409]

You just said not one problem and then named a problem?😅🤣😂🤪🥴

[@atruebond]

@@eriknorman7409 it's 10 year old truck. An AC blower sounds pretty good to me. I've not had a single issue with my blah blah except for having to put gas in it all the time. You missed the point @jowildcat40 made, completely.

[@jowildcat40]

@@atruebond lol for real. It was just a simple trip to the local auto parts store, bought a new blower, installed it myself in less than 30 minutes. Considering I've put over 100k miles on it and have used it to haul lots of things, including a car across the US twice, I'd say I definitely got my money's worth. Been listening to Scotty ever since he was a little channel; his content has definitely saved me a lot of headache.

[@70DMac]

It's still leaps and bounds better than a Ford or Chevy right now. Chevy has major lifter and tranny issues as well as Ford. The Hemi and ZF transmission is much better than the other offerings.

[@nn-dj2nu]

im pretty sure the Hemi's are having lifter problems that wipes out the camshaft, and the ZF is also having issues.

[@70DMac]

@@nn-dj2nu not on a large scale basis. Very few and far between. On the other hand, Chevy's 5.3 and 6.2L are failing at a much higher rate.

[@nn-dj2nu]

@@70DMac Im pretty sure the top end lifter/cam/oiling issue is pretty prevalent and well known about on the Hemis, especial in fleet vehicles that spend a large amount of time idling. At least from my research, look into it. I'll look into the Chevy problems, i know about the DOD, variable cam timing, and aluminum porsity issues on earlier castings. What have you heard about the GMs ?