I know this is your opinion and it sounds like you feel pretty firm about it but number one, all of these new trucks aren’t cheap but just despite that, the new rams seem to still be a little bit cheaper than the GM’s and the Fords but either way regardless, they all have their problems with something.
And when you say your third brake light was close to $1000, I’m assuming you’re talking about the one that has the cargo view camera in it? Yeah that’s an expensive light, I don’t think I’ve seen it that much but still, I don’t know why you let them talk you into replacing the light unless you had warranty coverage because if you didn’t have warranty coverage, there’s no need in replacing the whole light fixture when you can just go down to Lowe’s or Home Depot and buy a roll of the good rubber gasket material and just replace the gasket. I’ve had to do that, a lot of people have. I even had to replace the **** on the aftermarket third brake light I bought as well.
Fortunately my sunroof has yet to leak and I don’t have cab lights but I have had to replace my cab exhausters as well which I know, is something nobody should ever have to replace but hey, it is what it is. I don’t know if you’re one of those people that doesn’t have a particular favorite brand and you just shop by whoever has the best of what at the same time you’re looking for a new truck but usually the majority of the people who do have a brand favorite, this is just one of those things you have to deal with. Ive owned Mopar products ever since 1999 and sad to report, this 2018 1500 is the only one that’s really given me any real problems but you know, I just see it as a reflection of modern day quality.