2018 Eco Diesel Reliability

[Mohican69]

I've read about the issues that plagued the first Eco Diesels. Anyone have feedback on the later ones? I'm considering trading in my 2014 Ram 1500 with the Pentastar motor for a fully loaded 2018 Eco Diesel Laramie. My daily commute is roughly 120 miles and mostly highway so I'm thinking I can maximize my mpg with the diesel plus get increased longevity out of it since it's not the gas motor. Those are my two main objectives as I don't tow or haul anything regularly. I haven't heard much about these trucks mostly because everyone I know that has a diesel opted for the bigger 2500 or 3500 model. TKS

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[Clayton Bearden]

My 2016 is fantastic. I also bought an Ecodiesel in my wife's 2018 Grand Cherokee. Unbelievable how well they both run. You won't be disappointed. Don't expect the same exceleration as the Hemi but a blast to drive in a different way. The torque pulls at any speed. Plus, you'll enjoy the 24mpg.

 

[Clayton Bearden]

Also, The Ecodiesel was made for commuting like you described. You won't get any soot build up. That commute will keep it clean as a whistle. If you keep the speed down to 65mph you'll see 26mpg. YouTube my video "2016 ram Ecodiesel real world mpg." I showed my log book.