What has been you're Ram experiences

gofishn · Nov 8, 2022

gofishn said:
My new Rams were a 97, 99, '14 and this '22.

97 was a 1500 and I was not yet ready for a 1500.
Truck itself was fine, it was the Everything 1500 that ticked me off so traded it off for a 99 2500 V10.

99 2500 V-10 had one radiator, one fan belt replaced and 190K when I traded it off for the 2014.
Outside of my 79 F-250 Behemoth, that 99 was best truck I've ever owned.
Actually, it was. Memory makes that 79 more than it was.
99 was my Best.

My only real issue, ever, was the 2014.
It had the failed lifter that chewed the cam, all of which was covered under warranty.
Even still, it soured me greatly on the Brand and I am an acknowledged fanboy.

Medical reasons made me trade the 2014 Ram off for my Wife;s hot rod Explorer.
New Hips, I decided to get a new truck.
Ended up in another Ram because it was the best truck, for me.

Was not looking for a Ram. Heck no. That Lifter mad me mad as a hornet.
I looked at everything else. Drove, or tried to, everything else.
Even with new Hips, some of them I could not get into to, at all.
Spine and knee's need fixing too.

After trying out so many, got to thinking about all the issues that all my friends have had,
with their trucks of darn near every make and configuration.

Realized, My Ram' s have treated me darn well.
So, went looking at them too.

Found one that had the drive train I wanted and bought it.
Also got the best Maxcare Extended Service Contract I could buy.

Your 07 is a known great truck.
2014 to 2016 had lifter issues, not so much afterwards.
Though, like with anything, there always "Those Few"

Personally, Chevy Big Diesel 3/4, Ram 5.7L 1500 and up,
were the only power plants that I really considered.

All others were far too under powered or mighty mouse motors,
like my Wife's Hot Rod Explorer, that I simply do not trust, for the long haul.

I wanted Power, not turbo this or supercharged that.

Don't give me a 150lb guy on Crank.
Give me the 240lb Bone Crusher.

May not ever use this truck, for any real work but, if I ever want to, the darn truck better do it.
Otherwise, may as be driving a Prissy Pruis

For those who might ask
Why did you buy your Wife that Mighty Mouse Hot Rod Explorer?
If you are so enamored with Bulk Power?

Because she wanted it.
Like with anything she wants, I could care less how long it lasts or how much trouble she has with it.
She picked it out.
When it falls apart, I will get whatever else she wants.
Cheaper than a Divorce and , this is important.
NO Griping.

Those Visa commercials got it all wrong.
Wife who can't gripe at you over her poor decisions is PRICELESS

James Hobencamp · Nov 9, 2022

No mountain driving at all . The 30 thousand was on it when I purchased it . I do mostly high miles

Beltsand · Nov 9, 2022

On my second 5th Gen.

First was a 2019 1500 Laramie Sport, 5.7 Hemi eTorque, CCSB, 4x4, ORP, Rambox, BUG, Level 1, 8.4" screen. I'd still be driving it if I didn't have a major lifestyle change. Had one issue - fixed under warranty - with the 48V battery on the eTorque. This was my favorite vehicle I have ever owned. Somebody in OK is probably happy to have it now.

Second, and current, is a 2022 3500 Laramie Night, CTD HO, CCLB, 4x4, 5 wheel Prep, 4.10, Aisin, 12" screen. Had a failed speed sensor about 2 weeks ago, fixed under warranty. Already at 15k miles and the thing is a beast.

I have been happy with both and would not hesitate to buy another should the need arise.

star_deceiver · Nov 9, 2022

First Ram was a ‘16 3500, 6.7 G56, Tradesman RCLB. Had it for 168000kms. Had a leaky rear axle hub in the first year, replaced under warranty. The emissions system would throw intermittent random codes when the temp was below -15C. None of them stored, never figured out why the truck hated the cold. Dealer “could not replicate”. It ate a u-joint at 120000kms, replaced that myself. Turbo actuator died at 164000kms, $4k mopar part replaced under the extended warranty.

2nd was a ‘19 3500, 6.4 Tradesman CCSB. Had it for 123000kms. Never saw the inside of a dealer aside from its first oil change. It’s lifetime fuel economy of 17L/100kms was only 1L/100kms worse than the Cummins lifetime mileage of 16L/100kms. The drivers vinyl seat was cracking pretty bad when I traded it and the ball joints were starting to make noise. When gas got to $1.40/L with reports of it being much higher for the foreseeable future and a $1000/month fuel bill, off to the sale lot she went. That huge trailer was sent off, too.

3rd Ram. ‘21 1500 classic, 3.6 Warlock CCSB. Heated steering wheel didn’t work on the test drive, fixed upon delivery. Replaced the stock rear springs with 1211’s for less sag when hauling the quad or towing. No other issues since. Currently has 27000kms.

Jared Worley · Nov 9, 2022

Rust creep faster than I had hoped. Easy to work on. Nice ride. Plan for Mds to cause total engine failure around 150k (cam wipe).

Jared Worley · Nov 9, 2022

And solid forum support!

JB1 · Nov 9, 2022

First Ram was a 2011 RCSB Express with no power locks or windows, great truck and never had any issues. I traded it in on a 2014 Challenger.

Second Ram is my current 2017, got tired of the Challenger and wanted a 4x4 crew cab. I’ve had this for a little over 5 years now with zero issues, great truck.

TheEnder · Nov 9, 2022

CheechDogg.0n37s said:
Now you really scored with your truck !!! I hope my truck is a warrior like yours ...

She will be don’t worry. I love mine to death and i can’t wait to fix her up.

Treespiker · Nov 10, 2022

I have a 2013 Ram express reg cab short bed. I've owned it since 2017 67,000 miles it, dealer purchased. now has around 97,000. It's garaged and doesn't get driven everyday. In that time, for major things other than fluids, brakes and tires; replaced the water pump - leaking, Heater core - leaking, all exhaust manifold studs - 8 were broken, currently I'm waiting on a replacement instrument cluster - random lights started going out on my shift indicator.

Other than that it's been real great...

alanslayer · Nov 10, 2022

2015 ram ive had since 2016. got it at 16k miles. transmission just went out at 229k miles. have put on a new cv axle fuel pump and 2 tipms. and considering my truck has the lesser 845re transmission and i towed hard with it ALOT. im not even mad i got alot of life out of that trans. really just basic maintenance is all ive done to it besides what i have listed

Wanted33 · Nov 12, 2022

RamHemi18 said:
My 2018 1500 has been my first Ram. At the time the ram was the best value and I personally like the look, comfort and power. Both my dad and grandparents had 2 rams so I already knew I liked them. I like the 5.7L paired with the 3.92 gears. My truck came with katzkin leather covers as well. I bought it used in May of 2021. So far I have had Manifold bolts done under warranty, the hood repainted under warranty, then just got it back from getting the manifolds and bolts replaced on both sides. I still have a delaminated radio but it is still functional, this is not covered under warranty. I will eventually replace this on my own. I also have a slight amount of surface rust on the rear bumper which the dealer wont cover, they claim it's not OEM but the truck was never in an accident. All this being said, I still like the truck, I would consider buying another after this one. I think for the price they make a nice, comfortable, powerful truck with multiple options.

One would think Dodge/Ram/Stellantis would have figured out how to fix the manifold bolts on the 5.7's by now. I guess it's cheaper to fix the ones that break than fix the problem completely. SMH

Rayzaa · Nov 12, 2022

Wanted33 said:
One would think Dodge/Ram/Stellantis would have figured out how to fix the manifold bolts on the 5.7's by now. I guess it's cheaper to fix the ones that break than fix the problem completely. SMH

I don't think it's a wide spread thing. You only see it in forums because people vent their problems. I've never met anyone personally that said they had that problem and where I live there are a ton of Rams in the road.

From this thread here it seems the 2019 has the most issues and they aren't big ones.

I haven't had a manifold bolt problem but I'm not sure what years they started. And it's weird they are having any instead of using the same hardware as before.

CheechDogg.0n37s · Nov 12, 2022

Rayzaa said:
I don't think it's a wide spread thing. You only see it in forums because people vent their problems. I've never met anyone personally that said they had that problem and where I live there are a ton of Rams in the road.

From this thread here it seems the 2019 has the most issues and they aren't big ones.

I haven't had a manifold bolt problem but I'm not sure what years they started. And it's weird they are having any instead of using the same hardware as before.

It's not a widespread thing? Are you serious? .... This is not just something you see on forums kid ... and every year on the 4th gens sees the broken bolts and warped manifolds ... where have you been ? :happy175:

Freakydude · Nov 12, 2022

My Ram experience so far and I am new with ram. Bought a 2018 SLT ecodiesel because I wanted the fuel efficiency and some towing power.
So the truck itself has been great with no complain-able issues. Yes I had to change some shocks and suspension, I changed all the fluids and a few other parts but the truck is 4 years old and I bought used. Expect some mtce things because well my vehicles get treated top notch and other people just don't care that much.
The truck itself rides as or better than expected, has all the features that I had to have. Honestly I should have chosen the Hemi and that is the only thing I would ask to do over. 1 more year of owning this truck and I will buy a new Classic, Same color with more features and it will have the 5.7 Hemi.
yeah I may not have owned a Ram for long but I am pretty sure that when I go for a ride just have a ride the fact that my BMW 535i stays in the driveway and my truck goes is testament to how much I like the Ram.
I have owned 2 F-150's in the past as well so I am aware of what the competition offers but I would choose Ram over them as well.

Rayzaa · Nov 12, 2022

CheechDogg.0n37s said:
It's not a widespread thing? Are you serious? .... This is not just something you see on forums kid ... and every year on the 4th gens sees the broken bolts and warped manifolds ... where have you been ?

First of all, im not a kid.

I've also not had this problem and personally don't know anybody that has. So for me, it's only in forums that I see it or hear about it.
I also stated I don't know what years this allegedly started.

I also see many say their water pumps went out some multiple times in their 5.7s in another forum. I still have my original water pump in both Hemi vehicles and have never had a water pump go out ever in any vehicle I've been owned.

If it weren't for forums, I wouldn't know about these issues at all.

This also is not a widespread problem. Just because a forum has a lot of those listed, doesn't mean it happens all the time and that's why I started this thread.

There are hundreds of thousands of Hemi engines on the road and how many in these forums? The percentage is small and why Dodge isn't too concerned with changing a problem with a small percentage of an issue.

All vehicles have some issues and none are perfect.

CheechDogg.0n37s · Nov 12, 2022

Rayzaa said:
First of all, im not a kid.

I've also not had this problem and personally don't know anybody that has. So for me, it's only in forums that I see it or hear about it.
I also stated I don't know what years this allegedly started.

I also see many say their water pumps went out some multiple times in their 5.7s in another forum. I still have my original water pump in both Hemi vehicles and have never had a water pump go out ever in any vehicle I've been owned.

If it weren't for forums, I wouldn't know about these issues at all.

This also is not a widespread problem. Just because a forum has a lot of those listed, doesn't mean it happens all the time and that's why I started this thread.

There are hundreds of thousands of Hemi engines on the road and how many in these forums? The percentage is small and why Dodge isn't too concerned with changing a problem with a small percentage of an issue.

All vehicles have some issues and none are perfect.

You won't see 5.7 HEMI owners out in the wild complain about the manifolds warping or breaking bolts because they don't know what to look for, or just plain and simple, they don't care what their vehicles sound like ...

Those of us that really understand how vehicles should run, how to maintain them ourselves and actually care about our vehicles know about how widespread this issue is ...

Very good example, I had a buddy at my last job, he has a 2015 Ram 5.7 ... he only started taking it to work when he saw me taking mine to work as I only really only drove my 1994 Toyota Corolla to work ...

One day he parked his next to mine, when we got off of work I turned my truck on and he turn his on ... when he turned his on I could hear the manifold heat shields rattling ... I said damn bro you have broken manifold bolts and a warped manifold ... he was like how do you know that ... I explained to him ... he said he would take it to his mechanic ..

A few days later he brings his truck to work and says to me "I got the bolts and manifolds fixed" ... he had 4 bolts on the passenger side and 2 on the driver's side broken ... they replaced the bolts and had a milshop fix his manifolds ...

He would of never of known he had warped manifolds and broken bolts if I wouldn't of said he did ...

So yes, this is a very widespread issue that they don't do anything about ....and the only reason there is not a huge class action lawsuit is because not enough people know what to look for when it comes to this ... I guarantee you that if the news stations brought this to life and all Ram owners with the 5.7 hemis saw it on the news that there is a class action law suit that they can join, there would be a huge turnout and the class action lawsuit would win without issues ...

Oh and I see that you are one of those who gets insulted by being called a kid lol .... it's a forum KID !!! it's poking fun...or are you really one that can't take being poked fun at?

Rayzaa · Nov 12, 2022

CheechDogg.0n37s said:
You won't see 5.7 HEMI owners out in the wild complain about the manifolds warping or breaking bolts because they don't know what to look for, or just plain and simple, they don't care what their vehicles sound like ...

Those of us that really understand how vehicles should run, how to maintain them ourselves and actually care about our vehicles know about how widespread this issue is ...

Very good example, I had a buddy at my last job, he has a 2015 Ram 5.7 ... he only started taking it to work when he saw me taking mine to work as I only really only drove my 1994 Toyota Corolla to work ...

One day he parked his next to mine, when we got off of work I turned my truck on and he turn his on ... when he turned his on I could hear the manifold heat shields rattling ... I said damn bro you have broken manifold bolts and a warped manifold ... he was like how do you know that ... I explained to him ... he said he would take it to his mechanic ..

A few days later he brings his truck to work and says to me "I got the bolts and manifolds fixed" ... he had 4 bolts on the passenger side and 2 on the driver's side broken ... they replaced the bolts and had a milshop fix his manifolds ...

He would of never of known he had warped manifolds and broken bolts if I wouldn't of said he did ...

So yes, this is a very widespread issue that they don't do anything about ....and the only reason there is not a huge class action lawsuit is because not enough people know what to look for when it comes to this ... I guarantee you that if the news stations brought this to life and all Ram owners with the 5.7 hemis saw it on the news that there is a class action law suit that they can join, there would be a huge turnout and the class action lawsuit would win without issues ...

Oh and I see that you are one of those who gets insulted by being called a kid lol .... it's a forum KID !!! it's poking fun...or are you really one that can't take being poked fun at?

Very good post til the end lol.

No, I can take a joke. I'm just saying I'm not a kid. I'll turn 60 in 2 weeks.

If i were a kid I'd be fine with it but saying that insinuates I don't know things. Same thing if youn had said Son instead of Kid.

Maybe it's a common reference where you are from. IDK. But no harm, no foul. Just wasn't sure why you said it. A smiley face would of been better used with it I suppose..

And i surely know some dudes don't know a thing about taking care of vehicles asside from putting gas in them. That is very true.

I changed the oil today in my Ram. It's a 2007 and it don't have the active exhaust so it's pretty quiet and would be easy to hear imperfections from the engine. But being quiet makes driving my Challenger that much more enjoyable as it does have it.

Maryland_Man · Nov 12, 2022

Unfortunately, a search of several forums reveals complaints regarding the "Hemi Tick" issue. Not many complaints from newer trucks as their mileage is still low. Questions would be:

1) Any preventative measures to be taken while mileage is low (2021 ram w/5K miles or similar)?
2) Does problem always manifest itself at cold start and clear up at engine warmup?
3) How can one tell whether its broken bolts versus other "Tick" root causes?

gofishn · Nov 13, 2022

Rayzaa said:
Very good post til the end lol.

No, I can take a joke. I'm just saying I'm not a kid. I'll turn 60 in 2 weeks.

If i were a kid I'd be fine with it but saying that insinuates I don't know things. Same thing if youn had said Son instead of Kid.

Maybe it's a common reference where you are from. IDK. But no harm, no foul. Just wasn't sure why you said it. A smiley face would of been better used with it I suppose..

And i surely know some dudes don't know a thing about taking care of vehicles asside from putting gas in them. That is very true.

I changed the oil today in my Ram. It's a 2007 and it don't have the active exhaust so it's pretty quiet and would be easy to hear imperfections from the engine. But being quiet makes driving my Challenger that much more enjoyable as it does have it.

Failed lifters and chewed camshafts are known issue.
Any honest service dept mgr will tell you so.
I know a ****pile of them. Plenty of GSM's too.

Turning 60 and do think you are a kid?

Your mother is much nicer than mine.
I am 60 and any conversation, with my Mom, will have a "You Kids" in it somewhere. Occasionally, a "Damn Heathens" too.

Dusty · Nov 13, 2022

CheechDogg.0n37s said:
It's not a widespread thing? Are you serious? .... This is not just something you see on forums kid ... and every year on the 4th gens sees the broken bolts and warped manifolds ... where have you been ?

I think the problem here is the use of the word "widespread" because it is not well defined. This issue is correctly not unique, but the actual amount of sufferers is not known.

My 2010 needed both sides done at 102,000, but those in my circle of friends and family have not experienced the problem (and they are pretty much all over 100K) ...yet.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 80209 miles

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