Well that sucks

[1stHEMI]

A couple of months ago, my battery died. I took it to a local shop, they told me my charging system is fine, and that they couldn't detect a draw. I bought an Odyssey battery, and it seemed fine, but I noticed yesterday it was a little labored starting. Then today... dead. WTF? I bought this damn truck to have something reliable, and it's been the least reliable of all my vehicles - and I have one that's over 50 years old! I have done zero to the electrical, added nothing other than a couple of LED bulbs, and now this. Six warranty issues since I bought it in 2017.

I keep getting letters from attorneys regarding electrical problems with these RAMS claiming they can file a lemon lawsuit against RAM. Might have to take them up on it. This crap is getting old.

 

[GTyankee]

A 6 year old truck with possible charging issues ?

Better read up on California's Lemon Law, i think that ship has sailed

 

[crash68]

If there were problems with the electrical systems on these trucks you would read about it on the forum like the Hemi Tick and exhaust bolt problem.
Modern vehicles are hard on batteries, if your truck sits around a lot and/or rarely is driven longer than a half hour continuously, the battery just isn't charged enough. Consider using a maintenance charger.

 

[G-Ride990]

The OEM battery sucks IMO, if the battery is the only issue, think you are doing pretty well my friend.

Really surprised you are getting letters from attorneys for what I am guessing is a class action lawsuit? Would you mind sharing it here? I have never seen such a thing.

After swapping out my OEM battery to an AGM aftermarket battery my truck has been fine. And I am in Arizona, the heat here is known to murder batteries, I also have a monster of a sound system in my truck.

Would like to help you with any issue you are having with your truck. This one is just not a common issue we see here too often.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

I've had more than my share of mopars over the years and the one consistent thing, drive them, drive them every day, drive them hard. If they sit, something goes wrong.

My truck sits at the airport sometimes 3 to 4 weeks. Every time I do this, I have some issue or problem that needs to be addressed, not something big, just something irritating. The battery, a tire pressure sensor, my phone will not connect, etc.

Drive it every day, very reliable no issues or worries. Almost like payback for being neglected. That's why my truck is named Shelia.....

 

[George Anderson]

A couple of months ago, my battery died. I took it to a local shop, they told me my charging system is fine, and that they couldn't detect a draw. I bought an Odyssey battery, and it seemed fine, but I noticed yesterday it was a little labored starting. Then today... dead. WTF? I bought this damn truck to have something reliable, and it's been the least reliable of all my vehicles - and I have one that's over 50 years old! I have done zero to the electrical, added nothing other than a couple of LED bulbs, and now this. Six warranty issues since I bought it in 2017.

I keep getting letters from attorneys regarding electrical problems with these RAMS claiming they can file a lemon lawsuit against RAM. Might have to take them up on it. This crap is getting old.

Check starter

 

[GRKN]

...your battery died twice and your complaining its the most unreliable vehicle you've ever had? I wish I could have vehicles that unreliable lol

 

[CanuckRam1313]

I've had more than my share of mopars over the years and the one consistent thing, drive them, drive them every day, drive them hard. If they sit, something goes wrong.

My truck sits at the airport sometimes 3 to 4 weeks. Every time I do this, I have some issue or problem that needs to be addressed, not something big, just something irritating. The battery, a tire pressure sensor, my phone will not connect, etc.

Drive it every day, very reliable no issues or worries. Almost like payback for being neglected. That's why my truck is named Shelia.....

Glad she's not named Karen

 

[CanuckRam1313]

The OEM battery sucks IMO, if the battery is the only issue, think you are doing pretty well my friend.

Really surprised you are getting letters from attorneys for what I am guessing is a class action lawsuit? Would you mind sharing it here? I have never seen such a thing.

After swapping out my OEM battery to an AGM aftermarket battery my truck has been fine. And I am in Arizona, the heat here is known to murder batteries, I also have a monster of a sound system in my truck.

Would like to help you with any issue you are having with your truck. This one is just not a common issue we see here too often.

Agreed!
I very recently put in a new H8 AGM battery in my 19' and she is much happier now.
I also concur that these trucks need to be driven.... regularly.
Just like the old lady; if you don't take her out, and get her fluids working too, she doesn't take kindly to it!!

 

[1stHEMI]

...your battery died twice and your complaining its the most unreliable vehicle you've ever had? I wish I could have vehicles that unreliable lol

No, this will be at the dealer 7 times for warranty repairs since I bought it brand new in 2017, that's why it's the most unreliable vehicle I've ever had.