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Dodge Ram review. Here's Why Dodge Rams are the Worst Truck to Buy, DIY car repair and truck review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Buying a Dodge Ram. Is the Dodge Ram worth it? Buying a new Dodge Ram. Buying a used Dodge Ram. Should I buy a Dodge Ram. Are Dodge Rams reliable? The truth about the Dodge Ram. Truck advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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@scottykilmer 11 месяцев назад

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@DavidRodriguez-er4rq 11 месяцев назад

So which is the best truck and year to buy that you can work on and fix yourself? Ford or Chevy. Good truck for pulling trailers

@michaelfranklinwhibley2935 11 месяцев назад

Even Toyota Tacoma equipped with a hanger bearing so no beating up poor old transfer case

@thekingsilverado3266 11 месяцев назад

we just had this rodeo at my place. My dad has a 2017 with the CK engine light on the last 3 years he's paid what the law requires to the dealer!!!! The dealer where he bought the truck and it is under warranty but they say they cannot fix it because they don't know what it is so state law says he has to pay $500 and they will Waiver the vehicle... That is Pennsylvania. In March he buys another Dodge truck and the CK engine light is on on that one. Saturday afternoon he came here and I proved to him they are ripping him off. I put in 107 octane avo gas at the airport where I keep my plane.. He went home light was still on he said to me. Next morning light was out.... He is getting scammed by the dealer... SCAM SCAM SCAM... Its the ethenol in the gas and just recently here they have put stickers on most of the pumps in my area. Don't know about other places but You will see CONTAINS 15% ETHENOL... I am told now Super unleaded can contain up to 25% Ethenol. that can't be good for thee Evap..

@mikeporro3311 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Scotty i had a 2000 Durango with a 5.9l. Drove it from 1999 to totaled in 2020. Was reliable till about 2016 then a few problems. worse was rear main seal and lower lower steering shaft also rack was bad. It was a Daimler Chrysler product not Stellantis. After it got totaled i looked at the new Durango and went out and bought a 2021 4 Runner sr5 premium. Couldnt be happier.

@CJColvin 10 месяцев назад

@@mikeporro3311Sounds awesome brother, we're looking for a new 4Runner ourselves to replace our 2012 Jeep Patriot.

@Banditt42 11 месяцев назад

Vehicles today should be displaying on the screen exactly what is wrong with the car instead of a simple check engine light.

@zombiesandsimgaming7983 11 месяцев назад

The problem is that 95% of people could not be bothered to figure out what any error means.

@rtel123 11 месяцев назад

be so easy to just have tiny numbers display. My old dodge, you just turned ignition on off on, and the engine light would blink the code. Dunno if they still do that.

@mikeyo1990 11 месяцев назад

exactly ,the technology is there and so are the screens to view it

@mpound97 11 месяцев назад

The manufacturers want you to visit their dealerships. If a check engine code comes up, take it to an auto store where they can check the code for free.

@chfpontiac5849 11 месяцев назад

@@rtel123 Wouldn't it be even easier to just display the whole actual code on one of the large screens all these new vehicles come with instead of the old 2 or 3 digit code you need to look up?

@ForbinColossus 11 месяцев назад

*Thank you for supporting the Right-to-Repair what we buy*

@maxwalsh234 5 месяцев назад

Companies are inherently greedy. 😂😂 the auto industry was designed to drain consumers of everything they are worth

@davidtherope4407 2 месяца назад

Rip Robert David Steele. He was the champion of right to repair. If you are unaware of who he was, may I suggest you have a look at the man's work. He was a legend.

@RobRyan-lx5og 4 месяца назад

Scotty-"The dash looks really nice." "This thing runs really good." "19mpg for a big truck is pretty good." Also Scotty-"Rams are the biggest POS vehicles." What a 🤡🤡🤡

@forthefunofit5487 9 дней назад

I agree. Some owners do not have the tools to work on their vehicles or have the knowledge to do so. They just take to a mechanic. They a nice trucks.

@stevend8785 5 месяцев назад

I own a 19 Ram 1500, Laramie 90,000 miles. It has been a wonderful vehicle. It’s been all around the Midwest for my daughter’s gymnastics. It’s towed a tractor and a skid steer before. The back seat is like a limo. Adult men can sit there. It’s smooth, quiet, comfortable, and powerful. I’ve loved it. I understand your beef with right to repair. I’m glad independent shops can work on it, however I’m past the point in my life of wrenching on my own stuff. My only two problems 1. Gas mileage is what it is 2. Prices are so high now I couldn’t replace it.

@bobbybrooks5846 Месяц назад

Do you have the siriusxm and if so how much do you pay a month and what does that include? I pay $26 a month and doesn’t include radio and they want me to pay $100 for navigation update

@stevend8785 Месяц назад

@@bobbybrooks5846 Mine was ordered with NAV in the Uconnect. I don’t pay for Sirius. I use Pandora and Bluetooth my phone into the Uconnect. For directions I use Google Maps. Its spoken directions played through the infotainment system are adequate to get me around. The NAV in the Uconnect has not been updated ever but I find the search and address entry process easier on Google. Uconnect is weird. The entry is State, city, street, address number. It does work well, but it’s cumbersome.

@stevend8785 Месяц назад

Ps my wife likes the Sirius in her jeep and I think it’s $27 monthly.

@tru3sk1ll 2 месяца назад

Thank you Scotty you just convinced me to buy a RAM if that's all that's wrong in 6 years and 100k miles with 19MPG, and a beautiful truck, sold

@williamlundrigan7209 Месяц назад

Same here

@bobbybrooks5846 Месяц назад

They’re nice trucks, but it will nickel and dime you to death. Siriusxm makes me hate the big screen. I pay $26 a month and they still want me to pay $100 for outdated navigation

@JoshMeeks-b3l Месяц назад

Yeah, I don't have time to work on my vehicles. I could live with that for the right truck.

@vectorx777 29 дней назад

@bobbybrooks5846 Don't pay for it lol. I have a 2020 RAM and I don't pay for that crap.

@bobbybrooks5846 29 дней назад

@@vectorx777 It sucks we paid for it and we still have to pay more to use it. Hindsight I should’ve went with the GMC AT4 Sierra

@Chuckiesezletsplay 11 месяцев назад

Dealer service is definitely NOT a guarantee that the technicians know what they're doing.

@blackvulcan100 11 месяцев назад

I would say you are absolutely correct I have never trusted a "trainee " technician as found at main dealers.

@Dwigt_Rortugal 11 месяцев назад

Boy, howdy. Your mileage will vary depending on the stealership, and some dealers are just plain unredeemably crooked.

@1234tellmewhatyourlookingfor 11 месяцев назад

They are terrible, waste your time and lie I have owned rams for years. Pissed me off when they locked us out of tuning and diagnostic. 2015 and up you can't modify unless you void the warranty. Now my 2022 is made and assembled in America . They haven't screwed it up with fiat. Those darts and 200s are junk ram has not changed much. The Mercedes merger got the 5.7,and 4.7 still in service

@mikerobinson1145 11 месяцев назад

Dealers are thieves, I know I've worked at one..disgusting behavior on a good day

@therealcountrybumpkin 11 месяцев назад

Correct! Didn’t close my air box on my hemi and sucked in dirt for 2k miles. Worthless dealership wouldn’t do much for me! Went from having a brand new $54k truck to feeling sick to my stomach when I look at it! I’ve never been so angry in my life.

@lkjh00on89 11 месяцев назад

Right to repair! Companies doing garbage like this need to be brought to court!

@jcx2bby 11 месяцев назад

Apple, John Deere, Tesla and now Chrysler have all abandoned the customer who pays their paychecks in terms of right to repair. It is disgusting and infuriating.

@2K-Tan 11 месяцев назад

@@johnbishop7912Maybe you aren't smart enough to work on your own modern car but don't speak for others. It's not as hard as you make it out to be. Keep crying and defending the greedy manufacturers that don't care about you at all. That's exactly what they want 👍

@Bimmeraudi1 11 месяцев назад

@@johnbishop7912what are you talking about? You sound insane.

@christopherclifford1024 10 месяцев назад

You can check codes without the tool

@rayjc1539 10 месяцев назад

Exactly, terrible vehicles

@billjamison2877 11 месяцев назад

I've had three RAMS over the years and they were the best trucks I ever owned. I agree, millions of people like to repair their own vehicles, but, tens of millions don't! You don't need to go to the high priced dealer. I have always used the "Mom and Pop" type of garages to maintain my vehicles.

@benjy117 11 месяцев назад

Not worth having a vehicle anymore once the warranty goes on it today.

@yourgooglemeister6745 11 месяцев назад

All Ram products are for poor white trash with bad credit and prove me wrong

@mplslawnguy3389 11 месяцев назад

@@benjy117 That's just simply not true. Buying vehicles is one of the worst (but necessary) decisions people make, aside from maybe boats. They are financial LOSERS, every time. Drive them as long as you can and fix them. Pales in comparison to a new truck, which nowadays is $50K and up, and often way way up.

@adotintheshark4848 11 месяцев назад

buying NEW vehicles, you mean. Thousands of dollars lost as soon as it's driven off the showroom floor. @@mplslawnguy3389

@BrianHoff04 11 месяцев назад

Agreed. I have a 2010 Rav4 with V6. 290K miles. Bought it 6 years ago for 15K. I will drive this until it dies a very bad death. About to buy 3rd set of tires for it ($750). Last year was new struts. Brakes are newish ( 3 yrs I think). Also replaced a front hub 2 years ago. Not horrible to work on. Soon it will be time to replace suspension bushings (lotsa small thumps when driving slow). Money wise replacing it would be much more $$$ than keeping it. @@mplslawnguy3389

@deegeeess49 11 месяцев назад

Nothing in the video supports the headline. Truck has almost 90k miles and it still looks and runs like new. How many truck owners would want to fiddle with the little stuff? Approximately zero. Great truck; go ahead and buy it.

@richis2fast4u 4 месяца назад

Exactly. It's a truck getting some miles on it with zero issues. But Scotty manufactures a reason to criticize it. You can use free software on your phone to evaluate the diagnostics, or pay $50 for good stuff. This is a lot cheaper than what I had to spend to work on my VW. Such an asinine take here.

@BJonesOkie 4 месяца назад

Totally agree! 2020 94k miles love it!

@tru3sk1ll 2 месяца назад

That's exactly what I was thinking

@goliathcarpenter1732 2 месяца назад

2019 Ram 1500 Laramie, 88k no issues.

@northsouth4299 2 месяца назад

Ram 2017 2500 diesel .92000 miles. In the shop once

@jesseburnette6028 6 месяцев назад

Not disputing the right to repair-and I genuinely find your videos informative and entertaining-but as a balanced point: I had a 2014 Ram 2500 that had a transmission failure at 40k miles. It was just outside of warranty and I bought it used. I hand-wrote FCA/Ram and they fixed it for free. True story. Not the actions of a POS company in my opinion.

@simonbelmont548 3 месяца назад

Lol ok but the fact is the transmission failed at 40k. Is a pos.

@omardevonlittle3817 2 месяца назад

@@simonbelmont548😂I don't think you understand why ppl buy heavy duty trucks. Anywayyy the ZF transmissions are the best in the industry. That's why everybody from McLaren, Rolls Royce and Mack and Caterpillar use them

@simonbelmont548 2 месяца назад

@omardevonlittle3817 I don't think you understand. Bragging about hd Dodge when their motor is not even a dodge, it is a Cummins. Which is the only good thing the truck has, and that's because it is not a dodge. Even dodge know they make shitty engines. Dodge is trash has always been trash and will always be trash.

@juanzuniga7343 Месяц назад

Oh snap someone did not enjoy thier last Dodge vehicle@@simonbelmont548

@tb-xy7lg Месяц назад

216k on my 2019 5.7 ram 2wd. No issues ever @@simonbelmont548my 98 ram has 389k miles all original. Leaks a quart a week but still runs. Oddly enough the only cars to ever have issues in my family are out 2013 Camry and 2014.5 Camry. Both have the dreaded jerky torque converter problem that plagues every Camry from 2012-2014.5. Toyota will not fix. Every time I go to the grocery store I'm reminded why I will never buy a Toyota again.

@ronverb4467 3 месяца назад

I have owned 4 Ram 1500's so far and never had an issue with any of them. Proper maintenance and having everything checked every oil change and you shouldn't have a problem.

@mark46428 2 месяца назад

same here im on my 4th also and love them

@WayneTesta4444 2 месяца назад

@@mark46428 Scotty Kilmer just likes to trash talk with his wild claims.

@joeshmoe8952 2 месяца назад

How are those Ram trucks w/Pentastar engines? I heard they’re reliable from different people.

@mark46428 2 месяца назад

@@joeshmoe8952 ive have one in my 2024 ram and it has tons of power, only 8k miles on my truck so its hard to say anything yet about reliability

@benshelton4528 Месяц назад

@@WayneTesta4444 and wild arms.

@TimShaw81 11 месяцев назад

Ive got an 07 with the 5.7 with 300k. Orginal motor and trans and never given me on lick of trouble. Its the most reliable truck I've even owned.

@royjohnson465 11 месяцев назад

I have a 2008 Ram 4x4 with a 5.7 Hemi with about 71,000k miles on it, suspension and wheel bearing problems are the only problems we have had so far. Also it cost a fortune to replace all 16 spark plugs. It is just about identical to your (wow, 300k!!) 2007 model (in 2009 they changed the design and went to coil springs). Hope to get a few more years out of it.

@wrongthinker350 11 месяцев назад

I have a 2012 3500 diesel $250,000 k no major problems as of yet.

@302Mustang13 11 месяцев назад

Before MDS is probably why. All the Ram 1500 owners I know trade in around 100,000 miles because that is when they have a lot of issues and are expensive to fix.

@alp3781 11 месяцев назад

Great to know !!!! I am looking for a pre-owned, clean, Limited, Hemi.

@TheAnnoyingBoss 11 месяцев назад

07 was a good year for many cars. Honda accord 07 was the best year easy imo. The peak. The 4 cylinder and v6. No hybrids no lane monitoring no touch screens. Just a real good car no more no less. 07 was before the corruot federal government tried to fully go awol and try to assassimate anyone who wont make electrics

@johnplayer13 11 месяцев назад

One week Scotty likes the Hemi...next week he's bashing them! 😂

@mplslawnguy3389 11 месяцев назад

ALL late model truck brands have their own unique issues today, just buy what you like and maintain them. Toyota has now joined all the American brands in making great, but flawed pickup trucks. They all have problems, just take care of them and buy the right powertrain for your needs.

@williammorgan5987 11 месяцев назад

He was praising everything about it except the software.. which I’m confused about, because I’ve never had to access software to fix one before.

@owenwatson9828 11 месяцев назад

Nitpicking does not help. Late models are made to keep everybody down the line, with abundant work ! Food for thought. Chrysler's electronics have never been too flash ! Speaking from personal experience BTW.

@johnkirk8650 9 месяцев назад

The only way is to listen to both the good stuff and bad stuff about the vehicle and see if it’s true

@texttwenty-nine1627 8 месяцев назад

@@owenwatson9828Loved my all my dodges ranging from 06-2011. They were goofy as can be with electronics. They started every time though. I wouldn't touch a new one. Sounds like Dodge has had bad electronics since the 60s according to my dad. They still haven't figured it it.😂

@americandude3825 11 месяцев назад

AAAAACTUALLY RAM IS RANKED 16th OUT OF ROUGHLY 30 brands sold in the USA. Ford is around 22. Gm is second to last. Mercedes is last. Toyota is first. Lexus is second. For reliability. Ram however is the most expensive to own over a ten year period.

@brandonlucero2782 4 дня назад

I want to get a GMC not a good idea

@americandude3825 4 дня назад

@@brandonlucero2782 no joke - shopped for two years for a truck. Decided to keep my 2008 5.7L sequoia. Installed a 9” pioneer floating touch screen, upgraded the front door speakers, installed a 15” 1200 watt subwoofer, got it painted cement gray. I’m 300 miles from hitting 225,000 miles. Runs like new.

@Jesus_is_Lord777 11 месяцев назад

My 2019 Ram is the best truck I’ve ever owned. 74k completely issue free. It’s my 4th Ram. I’ve had an F-150 and 2 Silverados and Ram is the best of all. Least issues and failures and it’s an actual truck. Great interior space, solid body, strong engine.

@idontcaresapo8233 7 месяцев назад

Me too same truck with. It problems yet

@fit4ya1975 7 месяцев назад

How is Ford and Chevy not an actual truck?

@assholebynature888 6 месяцев назад

Same im at 65k no issues.Sold my last Ram with 185k

@mauriciohidalgo1112 5 месяцев назад

Same here. 2019 BigHorn. Never had an issue. 67K miles.

@BP-1972 5 месяцев назад

Same. 120k on my Ram. Solid truck great engine/trans/ride/looks. Been very good to me.

@fartholemechanic9252 11 месяцев назад

One day Scotty gives Ram a five-star. The next day Scotty gives Ram a one-star

@jeffrey501green 11 месяцев назад

😮THEY should get a 0 star, POS....

@MecTecher 11 месяцев назад

If it was up to Scotty we’d all be driving Celicas

@josephsantana3094 9 месяцев назад

He’s incredibly inconsistent. And his voice is annoying. I don’t know why he has such a big following.

@fartholemechanic9252 9 месяцев назад

@@MecTecher 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@macklonrobinson8269 8 месяцев назад

I noticed that too

@girthbrooks-lk9cq 11 месяцев назад

2014 ram regular cab 130,000 runs great no problems. Just routine maintenance.

@girthbrooks-lk9cq 11 месяцев назад

@@harveyhankerson8359 I know right. I love mine too

@StrudleMaster 11 месяцев назад

You're one of the few people that actually care immensely and advocate for right to repair, because crazy thought maybe we don't wanna spend $1k more than we have to

@facepalmdaily4404 4 месяца назад

Why people continue to go to dealerships for those thousand dollar repairs is beyond me. If you don't want to work on your vehicle, take it to a local mechanic. Find one you trust. Dealers, ESPECIALLY Ram dealers, are the biggest scam artists on the planet. I had my truck in for a recall (only time I go to a dealer) They did a "complimentary inspection" and said I needed a new cabin air filter...... and asked for $175 to do it. It's a $15 filter, takes five minutes and zero tools to change. LMFAO.

@Dougie2fly 25 дней назад

@@facepalmdaily4404Yup, it’s one of the easiest things you can do on your own vehicle

@MeMe-ur6bg 10 месяцев назад

I've had a RAM 5.7 for 10 years....the truck has been bulletproof no problems at all. My independent mechanic has been servicing the RAM since the day I bought it...he has no problem in accessing data. I certainly would never buy a Ford with a crappy V6 turbo!

@Bigfootsquatch 6 месяцев назад

I have only had ram trucks for my primary vehicle since 1993. On my 5th one. Great service and won't buy any other brand truck. Pulled fifth wheels from coast to coast.

@steved0603 11 месяцев назад

Great to see all these positive comments on the 5.7 liter longevity! My 2001 1500 has 150k on it and still runs beautifully. Love the sound and feel of that old V8 and hope to get a few more years out of it before I have to replace it, as high as newer trucks have gotten to purchase. The gas mileage is absolutely horrible, but that will never offset the cost of a newer truck, of course.

@robsharpton3096 11 месяцев назад

Its everything surrounding that great engine thats prone to falling apart

@petegregory517 11 месяцев назад

Son (53) has a '10 w/180k, never a major problem. Hoping for 300k.

@wrongthinker350 11 месяцев назад

I've owned seven Rams I wouldn't buy any other truck. I guess I'm a lucky guy cuz I've never had any major problems with any of them I'm on number seven right now.

@rwefree9469 11 месяцев назад

Seems like every Ram I see over 5 years old has substantial rust.

@petegregory517 11 месяцев назад

@@rwefree9469 Son said his ‘10 has rear quarters getting there, but not thru. [I’m out of state, haven’t seen it for 3 yrs.]

@selfcarefordudes 10 месяцев назад

We’ve had 2 Rams, a 2004 and now a 2012, best trucks we’ve ever owned. Almost 200k on our 11 year old Hemi, still running great. Love our Rams!

@bobslice1765 9 месяцев назад

2004 was the best year ever for a Ram imo

@playaplaya614ify 9 месяцев назад

I love my 2012. I bought it with 80k and had to put some money into it as you do to every used vehicle you purchase but the with the repairs the truck is perfect and should last a while. Going to be taking my 6th road trip here soon!

@dominicanthony9887 9 месяцев назад

@@bobslice1765I’d say the 90s were better. RAM made good manual transmissions. Not so great automatic transmissions

@KCarGuy 11 месяцев назад

My family has a 2019 RAM 1500. We started going to the dealership at first for the maintenance and it was getting very expensive. Now we go to our local honest mechanic. Definitely recommend if you have a RAM to go to a local mechanic instead.

@theminister1154 11 месяцев назад

You can start that last sentence with "Go." 8)

@leadnsteel1428 11 месяцев назад

Dealers will be gone eventually. New cars will be sold direct to the customer.

@deepthinker999 11 месяцев назад

@@leadnsteel1428 We Wish - Laws are in place in several states which prohibit direct to consumer vehicle sales. Michigan was the first state to adopt this law. I don't know how Tesla gets away with it.

@rayhope7957 11 месяцев назад

All brands...

@jgill1175 11 месяцев назад

@CarGuy157 💯. 1,700 to change the fluid/filter in the 8spd is absolutely crazy.

@davidkanalos6710 6 месяцев назад

Have a 19 ram 3.6 with 315000 on the clock been a great truck 👍

@crumblymunky 2 месяца назад

Actually looking at picking up a 3.6 myself in the quad cab tradesman trim. Love the simpler looks.

@justinlloyd9342 3 дня назад

I’m looking at a 2019 ram tradesman with 3.6 quad cab with 140k for 14990 do you think that’s a good deal

@young749Au 11 месяцев назад

Never liked Dodge Ram. Heard too many negative things about them over the years. I am 71.

@AlicesWondereland 11 месяцев назад

The evap issue can be avoided by not putting in anymore fuel once the pump clicks off. I have a 2015 and the only thing I've had to replace is the radiator. I love my Ram :)

@absurdh3ro 11 месяцев назад

The problem is overfilling?

@wrongthinker350 11 месяцев назад

Yes overfilling your gas tank clogs up the evap hose.

@joshkrause2977 11 месяцев назад

Same, 2015 ram hemi 150k no issues other then the alternator, water pump, struts, and the exhaust manifold bolts. Well and tires lol it’s a hemi.

@RohanSanjith 11 месяцев назад

@@joshkrause2977wyd for a living?

@AlicesWondereland 11 месяцев назад

@@joshkrause2977Not gonna lie. I did forget about the exhaust bolts lol.

@scottmalone2332 11 месяцев назад

What a good looking truck. No codes with that milage. The other vehicles you check always have codes.

@facepalmdaily4404 4 месяца назад

I have a 2019 Ram with about the same mileage. I also had the code for the active air dam, but that code can be thrown if there are bugs or something on the fins that keep them from completely closing during the startup test. No big deal. Other than that, I've had the rear window replaced 3 times due to water leaks, the driver's side sun visor broke and fell down in my face while in traffic, and now the exhaust manifold is cracked. These are all incredibly common problems on the 5th gen. Especially the window leaks. EVERYONE is getting them.

@metalmike570 3 месяца назад

Chrysler / Stellantis is a scumbag company. Scotty K. 2023

@jamesharvey636 11 месяцев назад

I have a 2013 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI, and other than periodic maintenance issues, I like it.

@michaelchristian1901 5 месяцев назад

Same here. I also have a 2017 Jeep grand cherokee limited & only need one vehicle so I’m trying to figure which one to keep haha, the truck makes it hard to let go.

@phillipmcwilliams881 3 месяца назад

I hope you never have a roller bearing failure on those extremely pricy MDS lifters that wipes out your cam shaft. The BEST thing about Ram is Cummins. Believe me, I own a fleet.

@DuckyTheGreaser-rw4fp 3 месяца назад

Mines a 2009 5.7 Hemi. Beautiful truck and I'm proud

@JoeSuarez-mh6ef 11 месяцев назад

I have owned 3 RAM trucks...never had a issue

@srhatfield 2 месяца назад

The 5.7L Hemi V8 has thin exhaust manifolds that warp and break the bolts and start exhaust leaks. It's not a matter of "if" it will happen, but "when".

@thomasishler7973 11 месяцев назад

Going to agree to disagree, I own a 2019 Ram 1500 Limited. 202k miles, only serviced no big issues. shifts and runs great. I tow 10k plus a week. love it.

@covector4787 11 месяцев назад

Depends who owns the truck because they don’t take care of it

@thomasishler7973 11 месяцев назад

@@covector4787 exactly so that’s not on ram that’s the owner.

@indigowicker 11 месяцев назад

You need special software to access ECUs on Toyotas now too. Also if you think a minor EVAP code makes that truck a POS then don't ever look at the new 2022 and 2023 Tundras, we get nothing but complaints on those things, and the new sequoia and RAV4 have water leaks. I would much rather have a RAM with a powerful hemi and reliable ZF transmission.

@benjy117 11 месяцев назад

One reason I bought a 2018 Tundra Crewmax recently. Toyota made a huge mistake following the rest of the car industry using turbos. Any person with a brain would rather have a v6 or v8 instead of a rinky dinky turbo. I refuse to purchase a vehicle with a turbo. It's only designed to keep the manufacture cost down and nothing else.

@CarterEdison777 11 месяцев назад

@@benjy117 Its not “following”! The govt mandated strict cafe standards and the only practical way to meet them is to turbo. I agree turbos are laggy and wear out your engine faster but its all potus’ fault

@bobcook8576 11 месяцев назад

Well, the Epa is forcing this on all the manufacturers. Toyota used to be the benchmark, but now they are all junk. Good move on the 18 tundra.

@toolguy1969 11 месяцев назад

I remember why I quit following this goof ball. When I watch the video it sounds like he loves the truck! He really really tries to hate American nameplates.

@JohnSmith-zi9or 11 месяцев назад

@@toolguy1969 "He really really tries to hate American nameplates." That's just not true at all.

@duaneclark7108 11 месяцев назад

I had this almost exact truck. Loved the truck for the comfort and style BUT its entire electrical system failed, blew up the computer and literally shut the truck off while driving. Also had to have transmission replaced all before 70k miles. Never again

@terryporter7617 11 месяцев назад

Yep, had a 2020 Ram with 41,000 miles and transmission had to be replaced. Two months later the transfer case started leaking fluid and needed replaced. Second time I’ve owned a Ram. Never again ..

@oldsalt8011 11 месяцев назад

You guys would not be tough on your trucks?

@duaneclark7108 11 месяцев назад

@@oldsalt8011 heck no. Glorified family mover

@oldsalt8011 11 месяцев назад

@@duaneclark7108 Very good. Maybe you would do better with a Cummins and the Asian transmission. I would go with the Bighorn 6 passenger with no leather or carpet.

@garybishop4030 11 месяцев назад

My family has a Ram. His transmission blew on him 3 times and it's only a few years old

@youdagoob Месяц назад

I wonder if Scotty’s clients realize he takes their vehicles out to some country road, absolutely floors it, and burns off some carbon and likely some rubber? 😂

@meadmaker4525 5 месяцев назад

I'm on my 3rd Ram. I've had a 2nd gen, 3rd gen, and 4th gen. They've all been really good trucks. The only issue I've ever had is with my 4th gen when the cab vents (2 of them, about 6x6 inches each, located between the back of the cab and the bed) disintegrated and let water stream right into the cab every time it rained. The dealer wanted over $1000 to fix it because they said the bed had to be removed to access the filters (which are literally $8 each, by the way). So, I spent $100 on a Milwaukee electric ratchet, pulled the rear seat, pulled the rear cab panel, and there were the 2 filters. Pulled the old ones, put the new ones in, and put everything back together. Took about 30 minutes total. Literally spent a tenth of what the dealer wanted (before tax, etc.) and didn't have to remove the bed. I've owned trucks from each of the Big 3. They've each been really good in their own way, and none of them ever let me down. But every time I went to the dealer, regardless of the company, I got ripped off. It's what dealers do and that's why people hate them so much. They will lie, cheat, and steal, and then laugh at you for being foolish enough to come onto their lot. It's not just Chrysler. It's all of them. I'm not at all surprised they locked OBD2 access, since gaining access is means you have to go back to the dealer (or a certified mechanic) and give them more money. I'm just surprised more companies DON'T do that. You're right, it's shady business practice, but nobody is going to hold them accountable. Now, you mentioned Honda and Toyota (I think) in this video as companies who don't do that sort of thing with the OBD2 access. My parents are lifelong Toyota fans. Literally won't drive anything else. And I've seen those cars fall apart right out from under them. I've also seen the Toyota dealer screw them so bad my father had to physically stop my mother from throwing a brick through the showroom window. So, to be fair, I think it's safe to say that ALL dealers are shady and should not be trusted, and ALL cars will have recalls and issues here and there, so it's best to just pick your flavor and be as happy as you can with it. We're all in the same boat.

@interstellarconundrum4774 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much for that info.

@powerwagon3731 11 месяцев назад

I’m a one owner of a 2004 Dodge 2500 Cummins. I replaced injectors with brand new Bosch at 270 k, torque converter, rebuilt transmission at 280k and water pump twice, tank fuel pump and total front end rebuild also at 280k. Original alternator and engine never been apart. I can confidently drive the truck anywhere. Best 20 year old vehicle I could ever hope for. P.S. no emissions from the factory not even a cat. converter. It even has the original pipes and muffler.

@bbrcummins1984 11 месяцев назад

I have a 3500 ,04. 5.9 great truck , sold it with 400,000 miles and it ran perfect

@matthewnikitas8905 9 месяцев назад

To have the trans blow out at 280k isn’t a good look 😬😬😬

@powerwagon3731 9 месяцев назад

@@matthewnikitas8905 trans was ok, torque converter locked up. Trans rebuilt since it was removed.

@davidcaskey4669 6 месяцев назад

That truck had a converter from factory someone took it off

@powerwagon3731 6 месяцев назад

@@davidcaskey4669 Nope.

@MrGHorf 11 месяцев назад

We need national right to repair laws now!

@astrand32 11 месяцев назад

Bingo. They aren’t the only ones.

@Detroittruckdoctor55 11 месяцев назад

They'll shoot it down. They charge 2000 dollars a year to have ford IDS

@Detroittruckdoctor55 11 месяцев назад

@@hatdowntight most people take it to the dealer to fix it if it's still under warranty. Why would you pay a 3rd party to fix it, if its still under warranty

@metalmike570 3 месяца назад

Chrysler / Stellantis is a scumbag company. Scotty K. 2023

@jbrogert 26 дней назад

We quite literally have right to repair laws how stupid are yiu

@TemperTemper... 11 месяцев назад

I have a 2017 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 liter Hemi with no problems yet...Love the way it drives with plenty of power.

@youropionmattersnot 11 месяцев назад

Do you have over 100k miles on it yet?

@TemperTemper... 11 месяцев назад

Not quite but close. @@youropionmattersnot

@mplslawnguy3389 11 месяцев назад

I have the same. No issues aside from a few minor annoyances. Do you know if this is true about scan tools not working for DIYs?

@TemperTemper... 11 месяцев назад

If Scotty says they don't I believe him..@@mplslawnguy3389

@selfcarefordudes 10 месяцев назад

@@youropionmattersnotNearly 200k on our 11 year old Hemi, runs great. Love our Rams.

@Mob3tta_01 Месяц назад

I have 2020 ram 1500 i just got a few months ago. I love it! I also have 2002 ram with the 4.7 v8 rolling on 14 wide 20 inch rims wrapped in 37s. Over 260000 miles still runs and drives. So im definitely a ram fan

@Cg41418 8 месяцев назад

I’ve had four Ram 1500s since 2002. The only thing besides brakes and tires was a radiator and an A/C compressor both of which I replaced myself on one them. Highway mpg is between 20 and 21 on all of them. All had Hemi’s. Wouldn’t ever buy their eco diesel though.

@victor9101 11 месяцев назад

I've got a '99 that sat for 12 years at my buddies house. It's got the atrociously underpowered 3.6L on it. I spent about $4,000 to bring it back and in the year I have had it running again, it's been flawless. I know it's always going to be a project because of its age but it's my truck.

@thebluelunarmonkey 11 месяцев назад

My 99 sat for 10 years no tag. 5 speed. Start her up every once in a while and keep battery on float charge. Decided to insure and tag her, drove her around and got emissions test and passed. What I hate most is the proprietary chrysler diagnostics where you need a DRBIII or wiTech w/$1.6k annual subscription. Scantools like maxisys won't do enhanced functions.

@thebluelunarmonkey 11 месяцев назад

@jayrussell227 11 месяцев назад

Best part about owning a dodge is parts are cheap!!! Just walk along any road and you’ll find what you need that’s fallen off the last truck

@tomstarcevich1147 11 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@pwrshots 11 месяцев назад

The dodge dealer by me has a huge selection just sitting out n the lot. Between the dodge trucks and chargers, challengers, they are taking a beating.

@70DMac 11 месяцев назад

It will take you a while trying to get past all the Ford parts. Ford and Chevy have much lower ratings for reliability.

@nocturnalgamer8285 11 месяцев назад

@@70DMacDodge truck owner here…don’t know about that one bud.

@70DMac 11 месяцев назад

@nocturnalgamer8285 reliability ratings are on just about every car and truck website. Goes by amount of warranty claims, amount of recalls, and amount of complaints filed. I didn't make it up myself.

@rob5944 11 месяцев назад

I live in England and I don't think there's many people here that would buy one with fuel the price it is, and with the roads the size they are you'd never find a parking space!

@lancelotlink3907 8 месяцев назад

Stellantis products like Ram, Dodge and Chrysler are made for the US market. Jeep however is internationally accepted because of its smaller size. Fiat is another Stellanis product that works in Europe but not in the US.

@anderander5662 5 месяцев назад

I live in the state of Oklahoma and it can be 200 or more miles to my destination. If I go to Texas it can be 500 miles...ONE WAY

@rob5944 5 месяцев назад

@@anderander5662 yes, I've always been in awe of the distances involved and would love to visit and travel. So what are you suggesting anyway?

@anderander5662 5 месяцев назад

@rob5944 I understand where you're coming from I've been to Europe several times. Outside of a few dense urban areas with public transit you have to have a car in the US. A large truck if you need to haul something.

@interstellarconundrum4774 2 месяца назад

Had a friend from Romania visit. He looked at my son's lifted 2007 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins and was incredulous. He called it a Panzerkampfwagen. My son is a WWII buff and laughed so hard he cried.

@mr.j7009 Месяц назад

I have a 2016 Ram with 128k miles and the only thing ive ever had to replace was my radiator. Keep up on the oil changes and take care of your vehicle and it will last a long time. Take care of your stuff and it will take care of you my dad always said.. I have nothing bad to say about my Ram, I absolutely love mine.

@fireant1272 11 месяцев назад

My 2010 has 236k and has been reliable! Best truck ive owned

@AbronHawkins 11 месяцев назад

Stellantis is a scumbag company because they will get rid of the Hemi V8

@2252822 11 месяцев назад

Scotty, I have a 22 ram 1500 and I took it to O’Reilly and they had no trouble with the scan tool at all so I think there’s no longer a problem for the average person to use a scan tool

@whatroads4x4 10 месяцев назад

Really is that so? Are u able to further confirm...cuz if not im.not buying a ram

@jeffrey501green 11 месяцев назад

Scotty is right, was a dodge guy for 50 years. But Stellantis is crap. And so are their stealerships..

@patricksmith7574 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the vid Scotty, I’ve been burned twice by Ram, never again !

@southerncouncil4136 11 месяцев назад

I fuckin hate my Ram truck. 2 engines later after owning it for 6 years. And it’s a 2011. Had to replace, Computer, wire harness, all the plastic switches including the blinker, rear differential…… All that’s left is the transmission that seems to be working fine(for now). I WILL NEVER BUY A RAM AGAIN!

@rgbigdog 11 месяцев назад

My friend in 2013 bought a 2013 Dodge Ram truck with the 5.7 engine. It's a quad cab 2 by 4 and it has been a very good truck. He is retired so the miles are not that high. Oh yeah he only paid 29K for it and yes it was brand new.

@302Mustang13 11 месяцев назад

The good days when a truck was reasonably priced.

@samuelw.3992 11 месяцев назад

Well trucks were cheap back then. Even a diesel hd truck we’re only 38-44k in 13

@MRKNIGHT 11 месяцев назад

2013 RAM is not a Dodge. They split in 2009.

@rgbigdog 11 месяцев назад

@@MRKNIGHT you can put lipstick on a pig and it's still a pig.

@302Mustang13 11 месяцев назад

@@MRKNIGHT It's been Dodge Ram forever. A simple rebranding is all that happened. Of course it's now just Ram but you make it sound like it's something new and unique. They still share engines and transmissions with Dodge.

@chinto6389 11 месяцев назад

I got a 2016 RAM 1500 regular cab with the infamous 3.6 engine. (Oil filter housing leak galore) but other than that i love the thing. Definitely wanna trade it for a 5.7 soon tho

@gcrauwels941 11 месяцев назад

Super common. Dorman makes a replacement that has an aluminum cooler/filter housing

@benjy117 11 месяцев назад

Go to any oil change stations or mechanic they will tell you Chrysler's after a few years have a rear gasket leak on nearly all their Chryslers.

@BlainesGarage 11 месяцев назад

Those plastic oil filter housings are currently killing those motors at a rapid rate. They can suddenly leak oil or coolant and in no time the engine is junk.

@BlainesGarage 11 месяцев назад

@@benjy117it’s not a rear “gasket”. The filter housing/cooler assembly cracks and pressurized oil leaks out and runs down the rear of the engine. Junk design from day one.

@LightningDogg 11 месяцев назад

I have a 2014 with the 3.6. It's a decent engine with good mileage and power, but not made for towing. I also experienced the housing/cooler leak after doing my own oil change...the old o-ring was in the cannister and with the new filter I had 2 o-rings, which caused me to over tighten. The dealer replaced the housing part with a new redesigned part. Who ever thought it was a good design to have plastic cranked down onto a metal manifold??

@Mr-Clark 11 месяцев назад

Whatever happened to the days when someone could buy a basic Toyota or Ford Ranger truck that's compact, rock solid 4 cylinder engine, manual transmission, crank windows and can be bought for less than a stripped Hyundai? I remember driving my a Toyota dealer a long time ago and they were drowning in inventory of pre-Tacoma trucks. They were begging people to buy them for $8,000.

@Jay-bw3fl 11 месяцев назад

True about old Toyota 4 bangers not true about old ford 4 bangers. The 2.3 ranger was the least reliable vehicle I’ve owned out of 37 vehicles

@connor_flanigan 11 месяцев назад

they quit making them when people quit buying them, and started demanding these Lincoln Town Cars on truck frames like in this video

@Magnum_Express 11 месяцев назад

The automakers claimed that small truck sales all but disappeared by 09 recession, but I think that was just an excuse to try to make trucks that are as overpriced and profitable as possible , moving forward, because of the bailout agreements they brokered with the federal govt. There's defintely a market for small trucks as most people who own trucks never tow or haul anything. I see so many of these f250 or 2500 series trucks, lift kits, oversized off road tires, and i bet most of them have never left pavement. Or had more than set of golf clubs in the bed. Status symbol to own a truck now because of how overpriced they are. The only people buying them new , could just as easily buy a mercedes or bmw. People who actually need trucks just want a bare-bones 2 door , 8ft bed. that doesn't even appear to be an option anymore.

@JCS1964-i7w 11 месяцев назад

I have a 2017 Tacoma Which I brought brand new Extra cab 4 wheel drive 4 cylinder with 5 speed manual transmission It’s a little slow But I’m 60 years old and I’m not interested in racing anyone anymore The thing is bullet proof Runs and drives like the day I first got it Only thing I’ve done is changed the oil every 5000 miles with full synthetic oil

@paulcoenen7918 11 месяцев назад

I had one of those Rangers, what a piece of crap, sucked gas like pig and couldn't get out of its own way, after 8 months of putting up with it I traded it in for a Toyota truck 4x4 with the 22re, the performance and mpg was incredible compared to the ford.

@ericpatino5536 11 месяцев назад

I picked up a 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 which I truly like and enjoy. 15K miles in and no issues whatsoever. Perhaps not enough miles to determine I got a good one, however I chose to wait a few years after the 5th gen came out to avoid little issues that could be costly to fix.

@BeardyMoto 11 месяцев назад

i just test drove a 23 laramie, best truck ive test driven so far, im so tempted to buy

@mattstroble8470 11 месяцев назад

Might get one in a few weeks, only severe negative for me is the gas mileage due to an insane commute. 😅

@ericpatino5536 11 месяцев назад

@@mattstroble8470 - yeah. The MPG is insanely low. I’m currently hitting 15mpg average.

@ericpatino5536 11 месяцев назад

@@BeardyMoto you should go for it. I took my time and I’m glad I did. If you’re planing to lift it, do not get the air ride package. Currently getting a 3.5 lift kit which will destroy my 15 mpg.

@Wilderbliss17 8 месяцев назад

@@ericpatino5536nice bro. I just got a 2024 bighorn as my first truck. It drives so well . Enjoy!

@ruco5775 11 месяцев назад

I've had 3 ram's, been great trucks.

@Zappy1210 11 месяцев назад

It would be nice if there was ANY consistency with Scottys reviews. One week Ram is King, next they are a 1 star vehicle... With that out of the way, some real facts. I work for the largest mining company in the US. We buy on average 60 diesel 2500/250 class trucks per year all over the country. Looking at our 20 year study, Dodge/Ram actually lead the way in our study as for dependability. GM is far and away the worst an Ford is middle of the road. Every truck is serviced every 8k miles.

@spexic_3255 11 месяцев назад

Scotty I have a 2019 ram big horn and love it. 36000 miles. The shutter system went out and threw a code but it was just moisture in the connector, same with the back up camera after I fixed that has been a awesome truck. Live in Florida bought used from Michigan 2 years ago no rust. Made in the USA.

@mplslawnguy3389 11 месяцев назад

Live in Florida and bought in Michigan? Wow! LOL. Never heard of that before!

@bud5084 5 месяцев назад

Scotty, how about the ball joints and tie rod ends, a lot of them these days are worn out at 85000 miles because you can't grease them.

@SamuraiSwimmer 11 месяцев назад

Agree as a consumer it’s a ripoff to not access the data. Surprised however as a mechanic you didn’t mention the coil spring rear suspension, along with TH very comfortable seats , it’s a great ride for a pickup. The best for a 1/2 ton full size IMO.

@JackieHardy-m8j Месяц назад

On my 3rd ram. Had 07,14, and 21 all have been awesome trucks! Zero issues wit all!

@joshmedeiros2696 11 месяцев назад

I had a 2019 ram fifth generation I just got rid of it in July. It had 169K on it. I’ve been a Mopar guy for a while, but it was time for something else. I constantly had to fix it I went through three radiators, three water pumps two starters, leaky back window exhaust manifold. Bolts are broken no heat on the driver side, and I kept up with the truck changing oil all the fluids and everything but it was time to say goodbye they just don’t make anything last anymore. It’s sad, it’s one thing if I didn’t take care of the truck but I own my own landscape business so I have to take care of it so I got a 2015 Nissan titan. I hope I have better luck.

@infectedcolors6250 11 месяцев назад

Probably because you put over 170k in a time period that people usually put 50k you didn’t give the damn thing a break.

@squangan 11 месяцев назад

I have a 14 year old truck I’ve owned since new. The check engine light has never came on once in its life which has got to be a rare thing. I won’t say what make it is but Ford riving purposes it’s been a great pretty relatively trouble free vehicle.

@GMurph2336 11 месяцев назад

I got an 05 ram, it’s got over 210k miles on it. Still runs well.

@efraingarciaescalante2824 11 месяцев назад

I got the ram 2500 st with magnum hemi engine regular cab. Year 2005 with just 340.000 miles on it , little tick noise but still strong like 🐖. 😂😂😂😂

@wturner777 11 месяцев назад

The Pre-FIAT year, that's for sure.

@clint983 11 месяцев назад

I think that's the best year for reliability before the mds crap which came out in 2006. And then the vvt in 2010.

@barrbudo 11 месяцев назад

Whatever feelings Scotty has toward Stellantis are just half as intense as mine.

@vickierichter7850 6 месяцев назад

I’ve had a new RAM every 3 years for 20 years. I currently have a 2023 Longhorn Limited! Love my RAM. Have never had a single problem. It saddens me that the HEMI is going away.

@feras04 5 месяцев назад

I test drove the 2025 Ram with the v6 Hurricane engine and compared to my current 21 V8 ... I felt it was more responsive and quick to accelerate. But it sounded different and weird... The interior quality also felt cheap for some reason. And 68k for what. Thinking of just buying out my Laramie lease for 35k and keep it for a long time

@rickydrawdy3630 11 месяцев назад

Had a 2005 new dodge Durango with a 5.7 and have to say it was one of the best vehicles I ever had. Never had a problem with it. Yes I have had ford,chevy, toy and nissan and really you can get a lemon in any brand. Bought a 2015 ram 1500 4×4 and never a problem . Sold it when it had 93,000 miles on it. It was a solid truck with no problems ever. Now I have a honda crv with electrical problems and gas getting into the oil ! So like I said you can buy a limon in any brand !

@J26-e6g 11 месяцев назад

Well done Scotty! You are right on with this review. I don’t always agree with you, but in this case you are right. All vehicles have the ability to, and should allow us all to see tripped codes with just an app on our cellphone, but they don’t. There should also be a log of what codes we clear. Transparency and honesty is what we need more of

@owenwatson9828 11 месяцев назад

Exactly.

@rye1181 11 месяцев назад

this would help when people purchase used vehicles also. its really a win win

@MattySRT 10 месяцев назад

Scotty failed to tell us that ALL RAM trucks do show the code on the screen, Just have to go to the right menu option. Dont need a scanner since 2012.

@jeffs2809 7 месяцев назад

He missed the part about being able to buy a bypass cable for $20 or that you don't have to be a "mechanic" to buy a scantool that offers access.

@jeffs2809 7 месяцев назад

@@MattySRT I don't think that's available (the key on/off trick) on newer trucks, but I might be wrong.

@southernshooter 11 месяцев назад

I have a 2018 that has been trouble free so far. Because I watch Scotty all the time I keep wondering if I will be able to get home from the grocery store.

@Dwigt_Rortugal 11 месяцев назад

Scotty doesn't ever have strong opinions 😂

@stevehenderson2571 7 месяцев назад

Local RAM dealer advertised 20% off today. Stellantis Company better do something.

@chaddufour7693 5 месяцев назад

Hahahahah

@leeakers1018 3 месяца назад

Put a dress on and he'd make a great drama queen.

@krisschedler Месяц назад

I do not know how you can watch him all the time, his videos are awful. I have never subscribed but his videos get fed to me regularly. I usually cannot get through 2 minutes without turning him off.

@conanlive3784 4 месяца назад

This was a very repetitive video. 1) RAM won't let you access your info. 2) You live in Tennessee. 3) They have no emissions testing there. Heard it all about 4x over in this video. Thought you were going to say why RAMs are a POS, but you were pretty complimentary of the truck, just dogged out Chrysler.

@juicechartier 3 месяца назад

i own a 2014 with 5.7L and its a love hate truck, they do have its issues but every brand does. as long as you know the issues and expect them to happen and know how to fix it or know of someone that can for reasonable price. #1 exhaust manifold bolts breaking due to manifold warping from heat cycle, easy fix if you buy your own parts and buy proper gaskets. #2 front diff axle stub shafts wear out quick, find the kit that replaces all stub shafts and inner diff parts and its a easy job for a handyman or mechanic that has tools. #3 heater core, if it fails it is a massive job because the entire dash needs to come out and it is a 10 hour job at minimum. #4 spark plug, not a issue with them but when time to replace them, it is a 8-10 hour job since there is 16 of them and the back two cylinders are a pain to reach if you do not have the proper tool, even then. but main thing is do NOT let the hemi idle for long periods of time and use full synthetic oil with liquimoly addative and change oil more often. or else lifters and cams will fail. sometimetimes give that engine high RPM and put that foot to the floor, this will keep those back 4 pistons lubed up to avoid lifter issues, a hemi needs to breath. they got power. treat it lik a race car motor and it will last longr then the grandpa driven truck, trust me.

@rugby3874 10 месяцев назад

So why do I see all of these Ram with 200 and 300 thousand miles with no problems

@emilioolivarez3973 11 месяцев назад

My father advised me back in the 1970s never to buy a dodge vehicle, he said it would leave me walking, so I have never owned one.

@gcrauwels941 11 месяцев назад

As a guy who does all his own work, I would not buy a vehicle I couldn't troubleshoot and repair. You tell 'em Scotty.

@bluepartin Месяц назад

I have a 2015 1500 with 85k on her. Bought it used at 70k. She runs like a dream and only issue I’ve had was a cracked exhaust manifold that was fixed under warranty

@renehinojosa1962 2 месяца назад

Have had mine for two years now, bought it new, thus far it has been a great truck.

@davidregan802 10 месяцев назад

I dumped my RAM for this exact reason at 130k miles! Started smelling the exhaust fumes in the cab...Bought a 2017 F150 5.0 gen 2 XLT Crew 70K miles. Thanx Scotty for recommending the F150 5.0! Love your channel man!!!!

@DudeDude491 11 месяцев назад

Dodge forgot to send the Check I see…

@plynch113 11 месяцев назад

My 04 ram rusted to pieces....had it 16 yrs.

@duanechampeon9300 11 месяцев назад

My 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee I was able to plug in a scan tool and get fault codes. Not as fancy as yours, but I fixed the Jeep after googling the fault code. It was easy and corrected my problem.

@kokoshadowstryder9020 Месяц назад

My 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Sport Crew Cab has been such a reliable beast over the past 15 years that I just don't want to destroy a good thing by risking getting something more modern.

@user-qi9be4lv7l 11 месяцев назад

Scotty, don't forget one of the biggest problems with Dodge. All 3rd gen rams have the fuel pump relay integrated into the fuse box. If the relay goes bad, and it will (my 2012 2500 went bad and I'm in Fl), you got to replace the entire fuse box. Which is very expensive. But there is a work around for that using verticalvisions tipm plug in relay that uses a spare relay and wiring in the box to restore it without changing the fuse box. Great solution. Then there is the cam shaft and lifter problem with all the Hemi's with the active fuel management requiring the heads to be rebuilt due to worn out lifters, camshaft, and valves. Luckily, I don't have that on my Hemi.

@thermalreboot 11 месяцев назад

Are you sure you're talking 3rd gen? You say 2012 but 3rd gen was 2002 - 2009.

@gcrauwels941 11 месяцев назад

Stupid AFM is a scourge. I disabled it with a tune on my '15 Silverado and so far no issues with the lifters.

@thefordshopyard5348 11 месяцев назад

They Don't Have Issues Period.

@stripedassape8148 11 месяцев назад

Well it's not difficult to bypass a relay with your own, may have to cut open a wire harness and it wont look pretty but it's a dodge lol

@user-qi9be4lv7l 11 месяцев назад

@@thermalreboot 4th, my bad

@colin7761 5 месяцев назад

Its a million times better than the vehicle that you designed scotty.

@scottsimington6003 4 месяца назад

According to this guy every vehicle is a POS . Troll

@scottc8152 5 месяцев назад

I've had my 2013 1500 RAM for 7 years now, put on 170K miles on it. Great truck, I get 23-30 MPG with a 6 cyl with towing pkg RWD. I'll get another as all the other brand truck owners don't get anywhere near the MPG of my RAM.

@weezyg.5724 8 месяцев назад

Have a Chrysler Aspen with a 5.7 Hemi and a 2002 300m this two are the most reliable cars ever still working fine , I will buy another 5.7 in a heart beat.

@donburton5323 11 месяцев назад

They use to be called Dodge then they switched to Ram I guess they thought loosing Dodge meant no one would think it was a POS Dodge.Around here they rust out before there paid off.They have a nice feature a heated tailgate so your hands do not get cold pushing them in cold weather.

@MRKNIGHT 11 месяцев назад

They didn’t “switch” they became a separate entity. Separate company, separate factories, separate engineering.

@wennerygunsmithing5213 11 месяцев назад

I get a kick out of people saying "i bought "this brand" best truck i ever own..only ever did this and that to it" And then say they only have 100k miles ... 100k miles should be a given to be trouble free ..

@jamesfarley4849 11 месяцев назад

I get a kick out of the people who say they've had "many" xyz brand trucks over the years. What happened to the first, second...

@stephenbloom2545 11 месяцев назад

My brother had a 19 Ram with the hemi and had to have the lifters and camshaft replaced twice in 60,000 miles. Constant electrical problems it was was a POS! I’d never own one.

@jasonkaminski8589 9 месяцев назад

Owed a 1500 and now a 2500. Never any big issues. Love em, in fact my 1500 was cammed and I went into the pcm and tuned thru hemi fever. Don't hate

@leoscott321 7 месяцев назад

Got a 2017 Ram 1500. Had it 4 years. Not one issue. Scotty loves Rams one day, hates them the next.

@bobby1970 11 месяцев назад

I really like my 2012 Ram 1500 regular cab, 2 wheel drive and with the 4.7 liter V8. It has been a phenomenal truck and runs perfect.

@RohanSanjith 11 месяцев назад

Miles?

@TheAnnoyingBoss 11 месяцев назад

You bought the least junky one of the junk pile

@JamesSmith-qw3sp 5 месяцев назад

@@RohanSanjithI’ve got the exact same one. Same year and engine, 2wd and it has 210

@jimmyjames6487 2 месяца назад

4.7?

@bobby1970 2 месяца назад

@@RohanSanjith178,392 miles as of right now.

@dane5896 11 месяцев назад

I drove a 2006 for fourteen years. The driver seat padding fell apart right after the warranty ended. It was a clear defect, they wouldn't do anything. I had front suspension issues and the tail lights would collect water. I started to hear the hemi make a ticking noise, so I traded it in.

@jeffs2809 7 месяцев назад

"ONLY" fourteen years? Yep definitely evidence it was junk...🤦‍♂😂

@omardevonlittle3817 11 месяцев назад

ive had no problems using the obs in my 2019 Ram...

@heykeiffers6684 5 месяцев назад

I have a 2018 ram 1500 with 100k miles. Have yet to have anything break and zero issues. These trucks are good for 250-300k miles before major issues start to appear.

@ericgilliland6140 11 месяцев назад

I have a Ram 3500 with the Cummins High Output engine and the Aisin Tranny. People argue about Ram vs Chevy vs Ford but in my opinion the cummins is second to none.

@dylanconn6079 11 месяцев назад

My wife has that exact truck, 2019 and all. We had a misfire at 32,000 miles so i bought two new plugs and a coil pack. Haven't had an issue since. We have a litte over 85,000 miles. Best truck we've bought

@miltonaldridge4170 11 месяцев назад

same here. love it

@JWORLDKING 11 месяцев назад

Come back and talk about your Ram Truck Failures after 3 to 400.000 Miles first THEN we can see the difference between the crappie Italian México RAM pile of junk and and for example Toyota or Honda products. Regards Jay

@Lastbadie 11 месяцев назад

At 32,000 miles?? What a POS

@dylanconn6079 11 месяцев назад

@JWORLDKING really? Pile of junk? That's kinda of unnecessary. Likewise, I've had toyotas and sold them because I wasn't happy. I got a ford ranger with close to 500,000 that runs like a champ 👌🏻

@miltonaldridge4170 11 месяцев назад

@JWORLDKING lol I barely drive mine.

@oscarsegura2004 11 месяцев назад

Scotty is more bipolar than my wife on her period. One day he says he was wrong about rams now this. We all know the most reliable car is his 94 celica.