Looking at a power wagon

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Mule19

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Excuse me if this is the wrong area to post this, I am currently looking at a 2016 power wagon. I’m trying to source some real world info on the reliability of the platform engine, transmission, and the locking differentials. How well do they work and last?
 

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106K miles, no problems other than EVAP sensor.

I drive and use this truck a lot. It's never let me down. And it's abused.

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Trailmaker

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Excuse me if this is the wrong area to post this, I am currently looking at a 2016 power wagon. I’m trying to source some real world info on the reliability of the platform engine, transmission, and the locking differentials. How well do they work and last?
That platform is the same as the Ram 2500 so posting in the heavy duty thread would yield more traffic. The Technology of the “lockers” (locking differentials) is shared with the jeep Rubicon and have a really good reliable history on a 2500 platform. The 6.4l is a Hemi and has built a name for itself. The tranny is not bullet proof though they have made some upgrades in the 19 model that seem to be going in the right direction. It not bad, but it won’t win s as my awards neither. Hard to get anyone on this thread down the power wagon to talk bad about it but if you get some honest answers I’ll be a few of us that’s been in the shop already, but I myself have no regrets in owning a PW!!

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Mule19

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And how is the aftermarket parts for it as well skid plates, rock sliders, ?
 

crazy jerry

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thats sweet truck. i think those wheels are some of the best looking but i wished they were closer to +18 offset. thats the only reason im not using stock wheels
 

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That thing is sweet! If they just put 35s on from the factory there would be absolutely nothing to do to these new ones unless you just wanted to get a little crazy.
 

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I bought mine new in aug 2017. Now has 42K on it. Since then I have had the PCM go bad...it was back in the shop before I even made a payment. Took em 6 days to figure it out. Three recalls. Just had the transmission explode while on vacation with the family towing our 2500 lb trailer. Now the fuel level sensor has gone bad.
I'm sure there are plenty of great Ram trucks out there I just didn't get one of em. I'm a working man like everybody else and I really can't afford to gamble with my transportation. Buying a 50k plus Truck and hoping it doesn't break down all the time is crazy. If I had to do it again I wouldn't buy a RAM product.
 

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I bought mine new in aug 2017. Now has 42K on it. Since then I have had the PCM go bad...it was back in the shop before I even made a payment. Took em 6 days to figure it out. Three recalls. Just had the transmission explode while on vacation with the family towing our 2500 lb trailer. Now the fuel level sensor has gone bad.
I'm sure there are plenty of great Ram trucks out there I just didn't get one of em. I'm a working man like everybody else and I really can't afford to gamble with my transportation. Buying a 50k plus Truck and hoping it doesn't break down all the time is crazy. If I had to do it again I wouldn't buy a RAM product.

That sucks! Are they taking care of your transmission?
 
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