What DON'T you like about your RAM?

[Jeepwalker]

Being that it’s on your dime, that’s probably not a bad idea. Does your engine tick it all? Even if it doesn’t, before you start to have the cam and lifter failure, it’s your lifters that actually cause the problem as they start to seize up or wobble around that rounds off your cam lobes creating the cylinder misfires. I hate to have to look at hydraulic lifters as the same kind of wear item as tires, brakes, or anything of that nature but hey, might save you a lot of money in the long run.

I agree. Mine's got a little tick on start-up but goes away shortly. I think it's slightly warped manifolds (??). It's not annoying or prevelant. With the miles, it makes me nervous not knowing where things stand. I'd rather have a look sooner than deal with a much bigger job. Probably also pull off the heads and put on new head gaskets, or send them off for a good look-see and belt-grind the manifolds if they need it By now the head gaskets gotta be getting kind of weak I would think. Who knows, maybe I'll find the cam/lifters had been replaced and are in top notch shape... (??)

Like you say, cam replacements are probably going to be a re-occurring job to replace lifters after a certain number of miles if a guy wants to keep his truck on the road. Sort of like an 80 timing belt change used to be (although now they have 100k+ belts out). I expect we'll see a bunch of "Mechanic specials" trucks for sale real cheap in the years to come that need engines.

 

[huntergreen]

It’s the Undercover Elite painted-to-match fiberglass shell.

Tks, corneieous ! Happy with it ?

 

[corneileous]

Tks, corneieous ! Happy with it ?

Love it. It was worth every penny. It’s probably not for those who need to stack tall stuff in their beds since it doesn’t roll up or fold up but if you got two people and about five feet horizontally of wall space in your garage, it does come off pretty easily and it gives you hardware to hang it on your wall when you need to do truck stuff. I got a trailer for that so, I’ve yet to need to take it off but at least it is water tight, though. No car wash or monsoon rainstorm has breached it to date which is a big plus for me.

 

[huntergreen]

Love it. It was worth every penny. It’s probably not for those who need to stack tall stuff in their beds since it doesn’t roll up or fold up but if you got two people and about five feet horizontally of wall space in your garage, it does come off pretty easily and it gives you hardware to hang it on your wall when you need to do truck stuff. I got a trailer for that so, I’ve yet to need to take it off but at least it is water tight, though. No car wash or monsoon rainstorm has breached it to date which is a big plus for me.

Thanks again. !

 

[TestPilot57]

You should have a silver key hole on the right side of your tailgate latch handle. Your backup camera lens is in the same spot but on the other side.

I wouldn’t think only the upper trim models would have that key hole because being that your tailgate lock is electric as well, you’d have to have some way to gain access to your bed if you had a cover on it and all the sudden your truck lost power. It should be there for the same reason why your driver door has a key hole or else you’d be locked out of your truck if your battery quit or if you had some other electrical problem.

I had a 2009 Mercedes CLS 550. There was no way to manually unlock the cabin doors. The only place you could use the mechanical key was for the trunk. Which is where the battery was. Had to use it once, when I left it sitting for a couple months...

 

[corneileous]

I had a 2009 Mercedes CLS 550. There was no way to manually unlock the cabin doors. The only place you could use the mechanical key was for the trunk. Which is where the battery was. Had to use it once, when I left it sitting for a couple months...

Wow... well, on the contrary, I guess I can understand it bein' that way since the battery is in the trunk but then again, what if it was some other electrical problem and the car had to be towed? You'd have to be able to get in the car somehow unless its made to where you can crawl in through the back seat. At least with our trucks, our battery's are under the hood and the only way to gain access to the engine compartment is to be able to get into the cab to hit the hood release.

 

[TestPilot57]

Wow... well, on the contrary, I guess I can understand it bein' that way since the battery is in the trunk but then again, what if it was some other electrical problem and the car had to be towed? You'd have to be able to get in the car somehow unless its made to where you can crawl in through the back seat. At least with our trucks, our battery's are under the hood and the only way to gain access to the engine compartment is to be able to get into the cab to hit the hood release.

I'm sure a dealer has a way in if necessary, but there was no publicly published way to get in if there was some other issue.

 

[mopar68]

Not being able to back up with the doors open. Everything else I can live with. Any remedies would be nice.

 

[Docwagon1776]

Not being able to back up with the doors open. Everything else I can live with. Any remedies would be nice.

A seat belt buckle, like an extender, plugged in should override it.

 

[corneileous]

Not being able to back up with the doors open. Everything else I can live with. Any remedies would be nice.

Doc covered a lot of it but do a simple search on here you’ll find all sorts of ways to get around that auto park feature is all I can say.

 

[bm02tj]

Just rest your foot on brake pedal so it knows you are in control

 

[randyr6]

Cargo step on a 2022 ram was a waste of money for me--I have all the bells and whistles with cameras on my 2022 ram 3500 truck. Always had issues getting into the cargo area so I ordered the truck with the step-I found out this year Ram started to add a new piece of trim under the bumper with the cameras in it, well that makes the bumper area about 1 to 1 1/2 inches longer (deeper) than it used to be, now there is nowhere to get your foot onto or into the step to be able to push it down and use it. I tried using my hand but that makes it dangerous to do since when it does come down it moves you forward with a chance to lose your balance. Really not happy. Dealer stated the is no adjustment on it either. Sad design.

 

[corneileous]

Cargo step on a 2022 ram was a waste of money for me--I have all the bells and whistles with cameras on my 2022 ram 3500 truck. Always had issues getting into the cargo area so I ordered the truck with the step-I found out this year Ram started to add a new piece of trim under the bumper with the cameras in it, well that makes the bumper area about 1 to 1 1/2 inches longer (deeper) than it used to be, now there is nowhere to get your foot onto or into the step to be able to push it down and use it. I tried using my hand but that makes it dangerous to do since when it does come down it moves you forward with a chance to lose your balance. Really not happy. Dealer stated the is no adjustment on it either. Sad design.

I can see how that would be a pain but there’s no way to modify the step to bring it down a little? There’s gotta be something that could be done even if it requires cutting and welding on some metal.

But yeah, if I’m thinking about the same piece of trim that you are that has the backup sensors in it, those have been problematic for the guys that run those large adjustable drop hitches to where they either cant have the hitch in the receiver when they’re not towing, have to get one that has a reversible slider so it doesn’t stick out or just has to leave their rear parking sensors off.

 

[Ironhead3]

4th Gen. "dislikes"?

What are some of the least things you like about your 4th generation Ram? (This isn't a knock on the truck at all. I LOVE my Ram and this is my second brand new Ram in 10 years.)
I guess I'll go first.
I don't really like the windshield washer nozzles on the hood. I like the way they were on my 3rd gen Daytona. The other thing I'm not too crazy about is the way the MDS comes on/engages. Don't like the "drone" I guess you call it. These aren't real issues for me, just wanted to see what others have to share.

I know and understand I am gonna get SLAMMED for my reply, but I calls them as I see them-and if you don't like useless rants, I understand if you don't even read this.
To start, this is my first Ram, or Dodge of any type. I bought this truck as a leftover in 2020, and I always liked the look of this style of Ram, it had what I wanted for options, but my main reason for buying this truck was the price I got it for. It is a 2019 1500 Classic, 5.7 and 8 speed auto, white with blackout package, sport hood, power heated seats, steering wheel, mirrors, trailer package, back up camera - the basic truck with a few options, so it isn't a top of the line truck, and I understand that. Also I didn't order it, so there are things I would have ordered different.
I have owned 69 vehicle since I got my drivers license in 1979. I always drove GM's in the early days, from 10 or 12 K5 Blazers/Jimmy's, GM full size vans in the old Van meet days, lots of C and K 10 and 20 trucks, to buying a few Fords when I went to work at a Ford dealer in 1987, from numerous used full size Bronco's from 1975-1996 models, to a new 1989 F250 4X4, and new 2006, 2008, 2011,and 2014 F150 XTR's.
Maybe I will mention the things I like first to ease the pain - easier on gas than 5.4L or 5.0L Fords, lots of power- I never towed anything with it - see dislike (5), but not loaded down it will go - and I never reached a speed where it shuts down - any F150's I had all shut off at 160KPH,lots of cab room, pretty good seats, comfortable, rides good, steel body panels instead of aluminum - my boss has an aluminum F150, and he went on a road with alders grown in, and it actually dented the panels--the same as scratches on a steel truck, but rippled the panels. My Ram is a fine truck for 99.9% of people - except me that is **** about things.
Now my dislikes - and understand that if I had ordered the truck some of these would be fixed : (1) - the rotary shifter- half the time I am turning the volume down when shifting - ordered, it would have a console shift,(2) - the 8.4 system is perfect, except the "gremlins" of completely shutting of quite often and frequently having to shut the truck off to get it to work again, (3) - can't open the door with the truck in gear (except putting it in 4 LOW) if you are wondering why this bothers me - I always open the door when driving trucks on the hoist at work, and the first time I did it with this truck I put my head into the A-pillar when the Auto Brake came on, (4) - pretty good stereo system, but I love LOUD (usually at the 38 max vol) old Rock and Roll, and when I do turn it up, every plastic door panel and interior trim panels rattle. In my F-150's I always had the factory subwoofer option, and they didn't rattle. (5) The rear suspension - the truck came factory with a Class 5 hitch, factory brake controller, etc. but I hooked up a 16 foot Bri-Mar tilt deck tandem trailer with nothing on it, and the rear suspension on my truck bottomed out. No, it doesn't have air suspension, or "added" air bags which would fix the problem, but neither did my 4 new F150's, and I hauled a 33 foot Conquest Supreme - 7900lbs empty weight travel trailer I owned at that time - with those trucks, and even without the weight distribution system hooked up they didn't bottom out. (6) paint quality - at less than 7000kms (4300 miles) the rocker panels, lower sections of all 4 doors and both box sides had to be painted because of paint chipping off. And now at 12,000 miles, around the 4 wheel wells, front and rear bumpers, and the hood has paint chipping - NO I don't tailgate, and yes, I do travel on gravel roads on the odd trip, but no more than I did with any other truck that I owned, and never had to get any painted and had a lot more miles than this one (7) drivers window chatters bad when going down - the other three are ok. I am not the only person with this issue, in fact a friend of mine traded his year old Ram Classic 3 months ago because of this issue and he told me the dealer couldn't resolve it.
I haven't mentioned some of my issues to the dealer yet, but I am going to on my next visit, but some I have and not resolved yet. Sorry for the rant.........................
Sorry for the long rant, and as I mentioned, I bought this truck mainly for the price, and that it did have most options I wanted. And yes I know if I had ordered a truck with the specs and options I wanted, most of my "dislikes" wouldn't be there. And as far as the comparisons with a Fords, the ones I had were far from top of the line F150's - just an XLT with the XTR package, and almost comparable in price to my Ram.

 

[corneileous]

I know and understand I am gonna get SLAMMED for my reply, but I calls them as I see them-and if you don't like useless rants, I understand if you don't even read this.
To start, this is my first Ram, or Dodge of any type. I bought this truck as a leftover in 2020, and I always liked the look of this style of Ram, it had what I wanted for options, but my main reason for buying this truck was the price I got it for. It is a 2019 1500 Classic, 5.7 and 8 speed auto, white with blackout package, sport hood, power heated seats, steering wheel, mirrors, trailer package, back up camera - the basic truck with a few options, so it isn't a top of the line truck, and I understand that. Also I didn't order it, so there are things I would have ordered different.
I have owned 69 vehicle since I got my drivers license in 1979. I always drove GM's in the early days, from 10 or 12 K5 Blazers/Jimmy's, GM full size vans in the old Van meet days, lots of C and K 10 and 20 trucks, to buying a few Fords when I went to work at a Ford dealer in 1987, from numerous used full size Bronco's from 1975-1996 models, to a new 1989 F250 4X4, and new 2006, 2008, 2011,and 2014 F150 XTR's.
Maybe I will mention the things I like first to ease the pain - easier on gas than 5.4L or 5.0L Fords, lots of power- I never towed anything with it - see dislike (5), but not loaded down it will go - and I never reached a speed where it shuts down - any F150's I had all shut off at 160KPH,lots of cab room, pretty good seats, comfortable, rides good, steel body panels instead of aluminum - my boss has an aluminum F150, and he went on a road with alders grown in, and it actually dented the panels--the same as scratches on a steel truck, but rippled the panels. My Ram is a fine truck for 99.9% of people - except me that is **** about things.

You don't have to apologize for doing exactly what the thread is asking but don't be afraid to have your post commented on, though.

Now my dislikes - and understand that if I had ordered the truck some of these would be fixed : (1) - the rotary shifter- half the time I am turning the volume down when shifting - ordered, it would have a console shift.

I dunno, I guess I'll just never get it. Still, I fully understand the concept of the thread so the "watchdogs" who feel they gotta police the discussion; chill but if you buy something outside of what you want, ya just don't have a reason to complain about what you got so I guess I stand alone when I say that. I'm not picking on you, Im just simply saying, that's all.

(2) - the 8.4 system is perfect, except the "gremlins" of completely shutting of quite often and frequently having to shut the truck off to get it to work again...

Yeah, it has been a sketchy system for a lot of folks but even with the 8.4 Uconnect, it does have a lot going on in it and it is a pretty extensive piece of equipment. These radios these days are certainly not the simple little plain radios they were 15, 20 years ago.

(3) - can't open the door with the truck in gear (except putting it in 4 LOW) if you are wondering why this bothers me - I always open the door when driving trucks on the hoist at work, and the first time I did it with this truck I put my head into the A-pillar when the Auto Brake came on,

No, not at all worried why this bothers you as it is a pain in the butt but you just have to understand why it's there. I strongly believe that if that Star Trek actor hadn't of pinned himself between his Jeep and his driveway gate that we wouldn't have to deal with the AutoPark but it is what it is. Its a safety feature and more/less an anti-lawsuit device. But with that said, I still don't think anyone truly needs to have their door open to back up but I guess that's just me. Oh and if you didn't know, putting it in 4-Lo isn't the only thing that keeps the AutoPark from engaging; simply putting your seatbelt on or behind you or keeping just enough brake pedal pressure to light up the brake lights will keep it from slamming itself into park.

(4) - pretty good stereo system, but I love LOUD (usually at the 38 max vol) old Rock and Roll, and when I do turn it up, every plastic door panel and interior trim panels rattle. In my F-150's I always had the factory subwoofer option, and they didn't rattle.

Hmm, the only time anything somewhat rattles in basically my same thing 4th gen as your Classic, is when I crank up the bass from my under-seat 10" JL Audio subs.

(5) The rear suspension - the truck came factory with a Class 5 hitch, factory brake controller, etc. but I hooked up a 16 foot Bri-Mar tilt deck tandem trailer with nothing on it, and the rear suspension on my truck bottomed out. No, it doesn't have air suspension, or "added" air bags which would fix the problem, but neither did my 4 new F150's, and I hauled a 33 foot Conquest Supreme - 7900lbs empty weight travel trailer I owned at that time - with those trucks, and even without the weight distribution system hooked up they didn't bottom out.

That's probably because these new Rams have coil spring rear suspension. They are a progressive spring but this is most definitely not the first time where I've heard about the rear of these Rams sagging or bottoming out fairy easy. Your fords had leaf spring suspension. Mine has the air ride so I can pull probably all the way up to the tongue weight percentage of my max trailer weight and not have any sag but being that you have those coils, sounds like you need to invest in some air helper springs.

(6) paint quality - at less than 7000kms (4300 miles) the rocker panels, lower sections of all 4 doors and both box sides had to be painted because of paint chipping off. And now at 12,000 miles, around the 4 wheel wells, front and rear bumpers, and the hood has paint chipping - NO I don't tailgate, and yes, I do travel on gravel roads on the odd trip, but no more than I did with any other truck that I owned, and never had to get any painted and had a lot more miles than this one

Hmm. I don't drive dirt roads hardly at all but maybe you got one of the Monday morning or Friday afternoon trucks if you've got that bad of paint peeling.

(7) drivers window chatters bad when going down - the other three are ok. I am not the only person with this issue, in fact a friend of mine traded his year old Ram Classic 3 months ago because of this issue and he told me the dealer couldn't resolve it.
I haven't mentioned some of my issues to the dealer yet, but I am going to on my next visit, but some I have and not resolved yet. Sorry for the rant.........................
Sorry for the long rant, and as I mentioned, I bought this truck mainly for the price, and that it did have most options I wanted. And yes I know if I had ordered a truck with the specs and options I wanted, most of my "dislikes" wouldn't be there. And as far as the comparisons with a Fords, the ones I had were far from top of the line F150's - just an XLT with the XTR package, and almost comparable in price to my Ram.

You might be ale to take your driver side door panel off and see if you can squirt some silicone lube in the window tracks. maybe that would help. Mine doesn't chatter so not much I can help there.

 

[Dvst8err]

2014 1500 5.7

Brake light seal
Power window switch
Manifold bolts
Fuel level sensor
Can’t turn on cab air recycle with defrost unless AC is on
Wiper washer spray nozzle

 

[JerryETX]

2014 1500 5.7

Brake light seal

I had issues with front turn signal not working. Bulb wasn't blown just stopped working. I noticed that it would do this during a rain event or after trip through the car wash. Checked the seal on the back side of the headlight sure enough seal was letting moisture into the headlight causing the bulb to stop working. Can't find a replacement seal near me so for the mean time I just added some grease to both side of the seal and problem solved. I agree the seals don't seem to last too long.

 

[corneileous]

2014 1500 5.7

Brake light seal

Didn’t know there was a seal on the brake lights or are you talking about the third brake light up on the top of the cab above the rear window? Yeah, they dropped the ball on that one but at least you can go to Home Depot or you might be able to go to Lowes or pretty much any of your hardware stores and they have this really good ribbed rubberized gasket that makes a lot better seal than what they put on it does.

Power window switch

What’s wrong with the power window switch?

Manifold bolts

Yeah, that’s another one where they screwed the pooch on. Pretty bad design to make those exhaust manifold flanges thin like that that makes them a lot more susceptible to contraction and expansion from the heat and the cold and then not to mention the fact they made those flanges at a bit of an angle that puts an awkward stress on the manifold bolts but there is always the option of headers that are made much better with thicker and flatter flanges than that that’ll pretty much put an end to that problem.

Fuel level sensor

What’s going on with the fuel level sensor?

Can’t turn on cab air recycle with defrost unless AC is on

You do realize that when you put it on defrost it automatically turns the AC on, right?

Wiper washer spray nozzle

What’s wrong with your windshield washer nozzles?

 

[Socalramfan]

That it should have come with a factory installed Train Horn

 

[Fediej]

1. Included with the Big Horn trim package should be a Big Truck(or train) horn.
2. No corner step built into the rear bumper. Shouldn't have to go aftermarket for this. GM figured it out 2 gens ago. For crying out loud even Hyundai has them on it's baby pickup.
3. Lack of CD player(I WILL get over this, eventually, says my therapist).
4. Missing the factory underseat subwoofer. Window sticker says it should be there, My fault for not noticing during inspection at the dealer.
As for all the hate directed at the rotary shifter, I would have preferred a floor or center console mounted T-Handle like my GMC Jimmy had but I'm ok with the dial. Column shifters are great, if you want to feel like you're driving an early 80's Chevy Square body, or if you're ACTUALLY driving that classic Big 10 Chevy, but imo not so much on a modern pickup.