Getting frustrated, bought my 2017 Ram 1500 eco diesel new. Currently 141,000 miles on it and the only issues I’ve had with it are the recalls. 1st EGR cooler went out which I had to replace with another defective EGR cooler since the updated one was not available. Went out again, but was able to get the recall completed and the updated cooler installed. After a long period Ram had the updated coolers. No more issues. Now there is a high pressure fuel pump recall, since June 2022. Guess what NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR RECALL. New for this year June 2023 I believe, crank shaft position issues. Yet again, NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL. My truck has developed a periodic stutter / misfire during uphills or acceleration. My mechanic and I have looked at the likely causes. Haven’t fixed it yet, but the crank shaft issue / recall could be causing it. So what do I do, I like the truck, great mpg (over 23 with having 141,000 miles on it).
But I only own 1 vehicle, so can’t let it sit for months possible year(s) waiting for Ram to find the parts.
The inability to get the parts to fix the recalls is what is turning me away from Ram trucks. Will a different manufacturer be better or worst, IDK but worst seems to be a long shot. Friends are trying to convince me to get a Toyota or Nissan.
Frustrated Ram Owner