What DON'T you like about your RAM?

Fediej said:

1. Included with the Big Horn trim package should be a Big Truck(or train) horn.

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Not gonna touch this one.

Fediej said:

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.

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I do agree with ya here but on the contrary, I like that my rear bumper doesn’t scream ugly-ass work truck with those two eyesore corner dents and that you should be happy- at least I
am, that you can go to the aftermarket and add that kick step that does a much better job, I might add, so that you have a step but it folds up under the truck outta the way and doesn’t screw with the exterior look of the truck.

Fediej said:

3. Lack of CD player(I WILL get over this, eventually, says my therapist).

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I’ve said this once already to someone either in this thread or the other one just like it; yes, we’re blessed with two of these discussions concerning the same exact thing- but uh, these trucks….if I’m not mistaken, still come to this day with an option to have an ancient disc player so um, if you obviously wanted one that bad then why didn’t you buy a truck that had one? Whatever the reason is for not buying a better-equipped truck that more closely fit your needs, you can probably just simply buy the player, the other plastic tray piece with the cut-out for it and plug it right in. Don’t quote me on this but you might already have the wiring harness installed under the center console just waiting to be used. I’d check it out.

Fediej said:

4. Missing the factory underseat subwoofer. Window sticker says it should be there, My fault for not noticing during inspection at the dealer.

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Sometimes you gotta read that sticker a little closer because it might show certain things you have but not actually have but just to end the confusion, you do have the nicer of the two radios, right, with the bigger screen? Or no? But without getting too much into this part even if you are actually in fact supposed to have that factory sub or not, you’re really not missing anything. If you want some good noticeable bass to compliment the system, you’re much better off going aftermarket on that straight up. There’s been a few on here that I’ve seen that have just replaced that factory speaker with one from Pioneer that you can get from Crutchfield that say is a pretty good upgrade from stock but before I bought my big ole full-width, JL Audio Stealthbox that came pre-loaded with two 300-watt 10” subs and a matching 600 watt JL Audio amp made for that enclosure, I went that route and not even a half hour after installing it, I was on the phone with Crutchfield setting up the return. Even though it had a harder hit, it was quieter probably because it was made to handle more power but either way, the cost of that speaker was way more than how much it helped so, I returned it and went that other route.

But hey, if you still want that factory sub that much, I could sell you the one that came outta my truck for pretty cheap if you want it. It’s pretty much as brand new as it can be because it was only under my rear seat for about 4 months after I bought it brand new. Hit me up in a PM if you’re interested.

Fediej said:

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.

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I can understand that but as far as I’m concerned about it when it comes to all the hate directed at the rotary dial shifter, I think primarily the reason why it’s so hated is because so many people either can’t or don’t want to figure it out.

corneileous said:

Not gonna touch this one.

I do agree with ya here but on the contrary, I like that my rear bumper doesn’t scream ugly-ass work truck with those two eyesore corner dents and that you should be happy- at least I
am, that you can go to the aftermarket and add that kick step that does a much better job, I might add, so that you have a step but it folds up under the truck outta the way and doesn’t screw with the exterior look of the truck.

I’ve said this once already to someone either in this thread or the other one just like it; yes, we’re blessed with two of these discussions concerning the same exact thing- but uh, these trucks….if I’m not mistaken, still come to this day with an option to have an ancient disc player so um, if you obviously wanted one that bad then why didn’t you buy a truck that had one? Whatever the reason is for not buying a better-equipped truck that more closely fit your needs, you can probably just simply buy the player, the other plastic tray piece with the cut-out for it and plug it right in. Don’t quote me on this but you might already have the wiring harness installed under the center console just waiting to be used. I’d check it out.

Sometimes you gotta read that sticker a little closer because it might show certain things you have but not actually have but just to end the confusion, you do have the nicer of the two radios, right, with the bigger screen? Or no? But without getting too much into this part even if you are actually in fact supposed to have that factory sub or not, you’re really not missing anything. If you want some good noticeable bass to compliment the system, you’re much better off going aftermarket on that straight up. There’s been a few on here that I’ve seen that have just replaced that factory speaker with one from Pioneer that you can get from Crutchfield that say is a pretty good upgrade from stock but before I bought my big ole full-width, JL Audio Stealthbox that came pre-loaded with two 300-watt 10” subs and a matching 600 watt JL Audio amp made for that enclosure, I went that route and not even a half hour after installing it, I was on the phone with Crutchfield setting up the return. Even though it had a harder hit, it was quieter probably because it was made to handle more power but either way, the cost of that speaker was way more than how much it helped so, I returned it and went that other route.

But hey, if you still want that factory sub that much, I could sell you the one that came outta my truck for pretty cheap if you want it. It’s pretty much as brand new as it can be because it was only under my rear seat for about 4 months after I bought it brand new. Hit me up in a PM if you’re interested.

I can understand that but as far as I’m concerned about it when it comes to all the hate directed at the rotary dial shifter, I think primarily the reason why it’s so hated is because so many people either can’t or don’t want to figure it out.

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Isn't the thread about what "you" hate about "your" ram? Not just what you hate about Rams in general? As in, I have a Big Horn, I hate that I don't have the antidazzle feature on the passenger side mirror. Yes the option was available on a higher trim, but I have my Ram, and that is something I don't like about my specific Ram... I also hate that I don't have climate control and automatic wipers.

JPT said:

Isn't the thread about what "you" hate about "your" ram? Not just what you hate about Rams in general? As in, I have a Big Horn, I hate that I don't have the antidazzle feature on the passenger side mirror. Yes the option was available on a higher trim, but I have my Ram, and that is something I don't like about my specific Ram... I also hate that I don't have climate control and automatic wipers.

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Yes, it is but nowhere in the title or anywhere does it say people’s posts are not allowed to be commented on or questioned in any way so the way I see it, these posts are fair game… Lol. But even though as much as it sounds like it, I really don’t mean any harm but still, I just think some of the comments on here are blown way out of proportion but then again, there’s no instructions or no restrictions about what you can say about your Ram that you don’t like so I guess anything goes no matter how silly it may sound.

Anti-dazzle feature? Guess I don’t know what that is. Being that you mention the passenger side mirror, is that the same thing as the auto dimming feature on the review mirror? I guess if that’s what you’re talking about then yeah I agree with you that that really ought to be standard equipment with all these people that like to run those really bright scatter LED lights in the open reflector quad headlights, it sure makes it nice to keep yourself from being blinded from the rear.

But whatever, complaint-enabling thread or not, I just don’t see how you guys can bring yourself to complain about not receiving the options that you wanted because you didn’t buy a truck that had them but just because this discussion exists, you’re still going to come on here and complain that you didn’t get all the stuff you wanted when you could’ve bought a truck that had it or much less, go get the stuff and add it. I just don’t understand.

corneileous said:

Yes, it is but nowhere in the title or anywhere does it say people’s posts are not allowed to be commented on or questioned in any way so the way I see it, these posts are fair game… Lol. But even though as much as it sounds like it, I really don’t mean any harm but still, I just think some of the comments on here are blown way out of proportion but then again, there’s no instructions or no restrictions about what you can say about your Ram that you don’t like so I guess anything goes no matter how silly it may sound.

Anti-dazzle feature? Guess I don’t know what that is. Being that you mention the passenger side mirror, is that the same thing as the auto dimming feature on the review mirror? I guess if that’s what you’re talking about then yeah I agree with you that that really ought to be standard equipment with all these people that like to run those really bright scatter LED lights in the open reflector quad headlights, it sure makes it nice to keep yourself from being blinded from the rear.

But whatever, complaint-enabling thread or not, I just don’t see how you guys can bring yourself to complain about not receiving the options that you wanted because you didn’t buy a truck that had them but just because this discussion exists, you’re still going to come on here and complain that you didn’t get all the stuff you wanted when you could’ve bought a truck that had it or much less, go get the stuff and add it. I just don’t understand.

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LOL

If it was just about Ram's design (not your specific Ram) this thread would be 2-3 pages. It's just seems like a fun place to vent.

Yeah, most of my vehicles over the years have been German, and they always called them anti-dazzle mirrors (auto dimming).

I have a complaint that at specific price points for vehicles, certain things should be standard, not options or based on trim levels. I mean, the prices of these trucks are in the world of high end luxury vehicles... I remember when trucks where cheaper than SUVs, now these trucks are more than SUVs.

JPT said:

LOL

If it was just about Ram's design (not your specific Ram) this thread would be 2-3 pages. It's just seems like a fun place to vent.

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Yeah, you’re right, I see what you’re saying but still… I just still don’t see it as making sense if you’re going to complain about stuff that you can control.

JPT said:

Yeah, most of my vehicles over the years have been German, and they always called them anti-dazzle mirrors (auto dimming).

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Hmm, learned something today….

JPT said:

I have a complaint that at specific price points for vehicles, certain things should be standard, not options or based on trim levels. I mean, the prices of these trucks are in the world of high end luxury vehicles... I remember when trucks where cheaper than SUVs, now these trucks are more than SUVs.

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I agree with you but just because some manufacturers make stuff like that as standard equipment, I don’t think that means everybody should and besides, if they start adding stuff like that as standard equipment, you’re going to see the price of these trucks go up even higher which is going to cause people to complain a lot more about how expensive they are so, you kind of have to be careful what you wish for. There’s already tons and tons of people out there that complain even about the price of the cheapest and least-trimmed tradesmen or big horn so you got to keep that mind, too.

that is probably the thing I miss the most..not having a step around the back. before I got my ram I had a '17 GMC sierra 1500 and since we do some camping and use the truck for travel, the step was really handy. now I put a foot on top of a tire and pull myself up. not as easy as the other way.

Insurance rates (on my '12)! Just paid the bill. You'd think being 10 yrs old just liability & comp would drop down in price significantly ...like on some of my older trucks. Have had a few conversations with my insurer about it, we're getting the discounts/bundles, etc. Competitive quotes are a little lower (but higher on other insured things). I guess that isn't the actual fault of the pickup itself though is it? ...

Jeepwalker said:

Insurance rates (on my '12)! Just paid the bill. You'd think being 10 yrs old just liability & comp would drop down in price significantly ...like on some of my older trucks. Have had a few conversations with my insurer about it, we're getting the discounts/bundles, etc. Competitive quotes are a little lower (but higher on other insured things). I guess that isn't the actual fault of the pickup itself though is it? ...

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Ha, how about this. My insurance per month (full coverage):

2015 Ram Big Horn: $125
2008 Audi A4: $133
2003 BMW 3251: $112

My 2015 Ram is LESS than my 2008 A4...

runamuck said:

that is probably the thing I miss the most..not having a step around the back. before I got my ram I had a '17 GMC sierra 1500 and since we do some camping and use the truck for travel, the step was really handy. now I put a foot on top of a tire and pull myself up. not as easy as the other way.

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I ordered the OMS on my 2021. (old man step) I find it far easier than the GM bumper cutouts and bed steps.

The cut-outs are a great idea, but if your truck is lifted doesn’t really do much. At least with the Amp style, it does lower the step to something more reach able.

JPT said:

Ha, how about this. My insurance per month (full coverage):

2015 Ram Big Horn: $125
2008 Audi A4: $133
2003 BMW 3251: $112

My 2015 Ram is LESS than my 2008 A4...

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Thanks (I think) ...now I don't feel so bad.

Mine's around $600/yr. I knocked off Collision since 2020 since I don't drive it very much due to work changes. And when I do, it's 85% rural. More likely to hit a deer. ..course my luck..

Jeepwalker said:

Thanks (I think) ...now I don't feel so bad.

Mine's around $600/yr. I knocked off Collision since 2020 since I don't drive it very much due to work changes. And when I do, it's 85% rural. More likely to hit a deer. ..course my luck..

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I only drive my truck 6500 to 7,000 a year but just my luck, if I removed my collision, something would happen…lol.

Jeepwalker said:

Thanks (I think) ...now I don't feel so bad.

Mine's around $600/yr. I knocked off Collision since 2020 since I don't drive it very much due to work changes. And when I do, it's 85% rural. More likely to hit a deer. ..course my luck..

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LOL

I drove my truck 5k miles in the last 3 years (which includes a round trip from NY to FL). Pandemic working from home, and now I DD my 325i. I like @corneileous would hate to not have the coverage, if I need it.

Have multiple vehicles, so get a big brake for that…..just need to keep all vehicles with same coverage.

Our insurance and registration is combined so maybe I don't overpay as much as I think, but I'm almost 300 a month to insure mine with the highest discount available and paying for the year instead of the monthly, which adds interest. If I was a new driver it would be over 500 a month and I can't imagine I'd even drive if I had an accident as a new driver. I get hit hard because I drive out of province a lot. Think it's mostly because it's a crown Corp here. Other provinces it's private and seems to be a lot cheaper.

corneileous said:

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.

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Yes, I found out the seal leaks during a storm where it rained 2 in filling the back seat area

corneileous said:

What’s wrong with the power window switch?

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My driver side switch quit working

corneileous said:

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.

What’s going on with the fuel level sensor?

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Sensor is going bad have to replace

corneileous said:

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

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Yes, I still should be able to run defrost without it

corneileous said:

What’s wrong with your windshield washer nozzles?

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Passenger side quit working, going to have to figure out how to replace it

Dvst8err said:

Yes, I found out the seal leaks during a storm where it rained 2 in filling the back seat area

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So, just to clarify, we are talking about the high-mount brake-light/cargo light, correct? If so, Lowes has some great stuff to fix that.

Dvst8err said:

My driver side switch quit working

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Is it still not working or have you long since got it fixed? At least ya got 8 years out of it, though.

Dvst8err said:

Sensor is going bad have to replace

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It happens, I’m afraid. At 2022, that puts her at 8 years old. Parts don’t last forever and if you’re able to get that long, you’re doing good.

Dvst8err said:

Yes, I still should be able to run defrost without it

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Why does it matter? I think its like that for a reason so that your defrost can properly and effectively clear your windshield. But seriously…. I know the thread title and I know what it’s asking but I’m just simply curious. Why does this with the defrost bug you?

Dvst8err said:

Passenger side quit working, going to have to figure out how to replace it

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It’s probably just plugged up. It happens. There is no filtration that filters the fluid coming from the tank but before I went to the time and trouble to replace it, I’d crawl up there and disconnect the line from the back of it and then take an air hose and apply air pressure to the other end of the washer nozzle where the fluid comes out. That might be all you need.

The TPMS gets a lot of complaints for good reason. On my truck the TPMS has a 10 psi window. Outside of that range the light will flash at me for I dunno a minute or so then stay on until I adjust the tire pressure to what the computer thinks it should be. I like to run 70 psi in the front tires when it was cold pressure of course dropped a little and that set off the tire pressure indicator light. Had to air up the front tires all the way to 80 psi before the light would go off. Yesterday it was hot and the rear tires hit 82 psi. You guessed it the light came on. It's not a big deal in the big picture of life but frustrating for me to drive with a light on on the dash that's not supposed to be on. Wish there was a lot more range in the psi range on the tpms or at least a way to adjust the range.

JerryETX said:

The TPMS gets a lot of complaints for good reason. On my truck the TPMS has a 10 psi window. Outside of that range the light will flash at me for I dunno a minute or so then stay on until I adjust the tire pressure to what the computer thinks it should be. I like to run 70 psi in the front tires when it was cold pressure of course dropped a little and that set off the tire pressure indicator light. Had to air up the front tires all the way to 80 psi before the light would go off. Yesterday it was hot and the rear tires hit 82 psi. You guessed it the light came on. It's not a big deal in the big picture of life but frustrating for me to drive with a light on on the dash that's not supposed to be on. Wish there was a lot more range in the psi range on the tpms or at least a way to adjust the range.

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It’s not so much the TPMS, it’s the way that ram trucks has it set up because of the fact that you have 10 ply tires on your truck and because of where the pressures need to be in order for your truck to be able to support the loads it was designed to carry so if you’re trying to deviate too far away from what your recommended pressures is then your only option I think is to get that Alpha OBD thing so that you can change what your TPMS threshold is so you’re not causing the light to come on all the time.