+Sa Ra Thanks for checking us out! We personally have not seen much of this issue but as you stated it can and does happen, not specifically with this generation but overall there are some engines that aren't quite perfect. Unfortunately with issues like this the only thing that can be done is to be on top of your maintenance and change your fluids often to avoid any increase in the chance of issues happening.
@@1AAuto As far as the issues around moisture getting into the fuse box, is there anything I can do to actively prevent moisture from getting in there or is it just something I can’t prevent and have to deal with if it goes bad?
Im a ford guy. But i have a have a 2015 ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 5.7. Honestly every brand has issues, no truck is perfect. I work in concrete but I cant afford a bigger truck. I load up mine with up to 2500 lbs in the bed at times. ive pulled close to 12000lbs with a trailer. No issues with the truck so far. Running strong. Its all about maintenance and some tlc. Yeah there might be a few lemons here and there but if you take care of your truck it will last regardless of the brand.👍
The 2014-15 models were rated the least reliable model years for Ram trucks and you aren't having many issues so I should be fine with a used 2009 then.
I’ve had my 2012 Ram for about 5 years now , a new Battery / Transmission oil pan / water pump was pretty much all the repairs I had to deal with so far , other than that it’s a work horse ☝🏼
Should have mentioned exhaust manifold bolts. Seems like everyone has that problem with the 4th gen ram with hemi. Ive had it happen twice. Also gone through two rear pinion seals on the rear differential.
I have a 2010 that just passed 100k, so far I’ve got yet to see any fluid leaking from the rear pinion seal, but I did have to do front wheel bearings and also exhaust manifold bolts.
love how at the end he says how much fun he had making this video and he hopes that we had fun watching and learning something new. lol yeah! I really enjoyed learning how my truck is a pos and all the future fun im about to have with it !!! lol
Well I have a 2013 Ram with the Hemi and have had two of the problems. I had a radiator hose clamp break and also had the manifold bolts break. The truck has 110,000 miles and those are the only problems I have had. As far as oil consumption I change oil at 5000 miles and the oil level has never been down, it does not use any oil. I love this truck.
My 2013…. Entire AC unit. Tipim, fuel lines and sending unit. All the parts on the interior drivers door, got a knock (stuck lifter) and just had the EPS replaced. 110k miles.
I just bought a 2014 1500 SLT with the 5.7L Hemi, 97,500 miles. I've only had it two weeks - so far, so good. It was a Canadian truck so more rust than normal underneath; that's what I'm targeting first - shocks/struts on all four wheels and the oil pan. Otherwise the engine runs and sounds good, transmission is good. I haven't noticed any coolant issues, my buddy already advised me to keep up the oil changes rigorously.Thanks for the tips, I wasn't aware of the coolant/radiator/water pump stuff. I'll keep an eye on them.
I bought my 2014 Ram with the hemi 5.7 new. Over the last 10 years no issues other than general maintenance. It’s my daily driver and I tow our 30 foot camper around. I’ve owned a couple fords years ago and will never again buy anything but a Dodge Ram
I have had 2 of them. Never done nothing to the first one 120k miles on the 13 ram still had factory breaks on it when I traded in for a 17 . Excellent truck. I drive them hard and hot rod it every where. My 17 same deal pull a trailer 3 and 4 times a week and drive it fast and hard every day. I have had f150 titan and Silverado all new in last 10 years. None can touch the ram for the abuse I have given these trucks. Ram makes a great truck.
Ikr. I'm considering getting a 4th gen RAM. Not gonna sway me one bit. I own an 05 Expedition with the dreaded 5.4L and still driving it at 153,000 miles after purchasing used with 95,000 miles at the time. I'm sure the RAM truck will be reliable with that tried and proven V8.
I own a 2010. I left a comment going into details about this, but it’s starting to seem like (after viewing these types of videos on our 4th gens) 90% of these problems are for the 2013 and after trucks (the ones with all the digital things like the 8 speed automatic transmission) the 2009-2012s are very mechanical trucks and very strong, those are the ones I have experience with and the only issues I’ve ever had were wheel bearings on the front and exhaust manifold bolts. That’s it.
@@claudeervin5518 the tailgate issue and BTSI issue have recalls to fix these issue which unfortunately this video did not mention so before you buy any vehicle just do some research
I got the same one, replaced cylinder head, three lifters and water pump and it's in the shop right now looking like the cam and some more lifters. Also coolant is going somewhere, not on the ground but I keep having to put coolant in.
I have a 2013 ram I've been wanting to have some fog lights installed .only thing is my bumper is not cut out for them .can I do it myself or who does them ??
@@alfonsolechuga9873 you could buy a bumper with cutouts for fog lights, or you could call up some local body shops and see if they're willing to do it. more than likely they'll do a cleaner job than the average handyman.
Ram are no different than most vehicles manufactured today. Ford and Chevy have a lot of common failure items. So whoever you buy your truck from its a roll of the dice.
I wish someone would post videos on how easy/hard it is to do your own repairs. There’s still some of us that like to fix ourselves and no one every rates how hard it is to get under the hood yourself.
Great video. Thank you. Just wanted to mention that there's a recall for the tailgate latch. Was told by dealer the tailgate could open. Exactly what you where saying.
I noticed you did not mention the "Hemi tick". This has been acknowledged by even FCA engineers. The thing is, this occurs without any mechanical issues. Even the engineers and designers can find no real issue, this could very well be the ticking some people hear. I should mention that this causes no type of misfire and does not show a check engine light.
I'm not an engineer but I can tell you it's because the exhaust has too play. It bounces around a little too much and it eventually breaks the back bolts. They need to either make the rubber brackets more stiff or make em a few millimeters shorter
I just got a 2012 ram 1500 sport 5.7L Hemi with 96k miles on it. Within a couple weeks I started noticing the tick down low on passenger side that goes away when the engine warms up signaling it is probably time for exhaust manifold bolts to be replaced. Luckily this doesn't need done immediately so I can save up to replace the exhaust manifold with some headers. I've also replace my entire fuse box (or as I've now learned it to be called the TIPM) Because my shut down relay was not being held in tight enough and any little bump caused my truck to shut down. Could put something under the lid to keep it pinned down but wanted a more permanent fix. A used Grade A box was $350. Brand new is around $800+ I think. And it took my shop literally 20 minutes to fix so if you have this problem just do it yourself. My radiator is also slightly noisy so if I ever have some extra money to blow I'll get some new fans or do whatever necessary to quiet it down. But that's all. Otherwise it runs beautifully and I love my truck.
I have a 2016 ram I bought new. I have 88000 miles on it now and never had a problem of any kind with it. I find it hard to believe these are common problems.
They aren’t all guaranteed to happen every single ram, but my 2014 just hit 92,500 and I’ve already had to replace a water pump, exhaust manifold bolts, and the tailgate latch (free from the Chrysler recall).
Coloradojeeper Jenny I just bought a 2019 with 16k and as much as I hope you’re correct, 88k isn’t really that much. Wait a little longer. I feel like no matter what your vehicle is, there will be problems. Just have to do your best with preventative maintenance
Pop the hood and listen close. I have one that ticks and I’ve been in some under 50,000 that have a slight tick. Although you can’t hear it through the hood. I have to open mine and listen close but it is fhere
Door lock actuators also seem to be a common issue. I replaced 2 on my 2011 already. One of the two were also causing my alarm to malfunction until I replaced it. I've also had the tailgate issue, but only in winter when it's very cold. No other issues in 10 years.
The 2003 hemi and dodge in general had more occurring issues back then. The only thing that the new ram really struggles with is cam and lifters because they don’t get properly lubricated from the crank shaft while sitting at idle. If you don’t sit at idle too often. Then they make great trucks.
For #3 Cam and Lifter failure, you can also have a misfire which causes poor acceleration and gas mileage as well as a CEL,or faulty O2 readings. I know this from first hand daily driver experience. Basically had to rebuild the entire engine other than the pistons.
Have had a 2013 ram 1500 sport with the 5.7 for 8 years, absolutely zero issues, transmission shifts like a dream. The maintenance and fixes so far have been easy to work on. I understand that eventually I’ll have to replace the lifters and probably upgrade the camshaft, I will also be upgrading my exhaust manifold to a higher quality one but other than that nothing else. My dad got a 2018 limited ford f150 and already having weird issues with the 1080r transmission
1. Shifter interlock: there a recall for that. 2. Totally integrated power module is on 2012 & older. That's a pdc 3. Ticking noise from engine? Did you check the exhaust bolts? Ignore the noise/warning is going to cost you more $$$$$. 4. Coolant leak😐 🤣🤣🤣🤣
In the northeast, nothing rusts like a Ram. They all rust but Ram is in a class by itself. The shift lock pin issue is a long standing Chrysler problem. My 1997 Cirrus had a recall for that.
Also a major issue with the TIPM: if your fuel pump relay goes (which is common with all cars), you can’t just replace the relay, because it’s integrated into the board. You either need a new TIPM ($500+) or get a third party bypass.
Had a 2017 2500 as a rail yard shop truck. After 1 year, it started to refuse to start with the fob/key, then auto start. Was corrosion in the starter fuse contacts. A good cleaning and dielectric grease solved that. Not like the earlier boxes in the town and country that would have solder joint failures.
You have me pronouncing vericle vehicle the way I hear you say it. I'm glad I came upon your channel long ago it has really helped. You guys and firls are awesome.
Exhaust manifold bolts breaking! 130 k on my Ram and I am on my third set of exhaust manifold bolts and gaskets. Heater core clogging, needing a back flush. Other than that, this truck has been a tank
Thanks. I’m sure you guys know but what is the purpose of not having a transmission dip stick or place to add transmission fluid except under the truck. It’s jus odd to me to have it built like that. Jus wanna know your thoughts
TY Lin for giving me the courage to work on my own truck, I recently swapped out my first set of plugs (16 pl; 4hrs) and it made a huge difference and reduced a huge amount of shake. Now it only shake a little but my next course of action is to swap out the O2 sensors and the manifolds, hopefully that irons it out. Keep up the great content, id like to cam my truq out but I don't know how to disassemble the hemi competently yet... merry christmas
Replace your MDS system and delete it. It will need a non MDS lifters and new head gasket, also remove the MDS 4 solenoids on top and plug them correctly with the wires disconnected. Then get a tuner to reprogram the MDS system and have it shut off. It will remove any engine lights from appearing. That's the headache if you hear a slight ticking. Hope that your cam didn't get chewed up and have miss fires if you wait too long for replacement.
I've read that there have been failures on the non mds lifters as well. It's ridiculous that the auto industry hasn't figured out how to design a lifter after decades on push rod motors
My truck started the lifter tapping about a year & a half ago. I thought that it was something that I had done wrong or forgot to do. Then there is the AC system that stops working when it's hot outside. Work fine otherwise. I had to replace the blower, and the relay for the AC. The trailer circuit is registering a trailer when their isn't one. The park sense circuit on the front of the truck for no discernible reason. The ABS system has started malfunctioning. The code says that it's the front right sensor. So I've order some replacement parts to see if I can remedy some of these issues. I'm happy that I stumbled onto your website and others, because the things that are happening should be happening I've just now after 10 years of driving gone over 161K miles. It should be just in the break-in period.
#3 Cam Lifter > I've been on a Ram forum for a couple years. Many have had the Cam/Lifter issue with meticulous maintenance. This seems to be a FCA issue with this engine.
Took my 2013 Ram 1500 to my dealer to have my U-connect/Stereo problem diagnosed. I was told the unit had to be replaced and paid for ($600) before it could be ordered. I was told it would be available in 5 - 8 days. It's now been a month and the unit is still on order. Has Chrysler/Ram discontinued the U-connect/stereo? At this point, with all of the problems I have paid to have fixed, I will probably NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER product.
Dang right, one guy had a 250k mile hemi making noise and it had a broken valve spring and collapsed valve etc. but continued to run, he got a good deal on truck, so expected to have issues and will rebuild top end
Thanks A1 Auto for your cool clear explaination of these small things thats make sure to get use to it,so we dont have a big problem coming after,thanks guys.
#3 hit me on my 2014 RAM 1500 @ 115,000 miles! Stuck lifter had been chewing on the cam and gave me no indication until it was too far gone. Now I have a new engine to the tune of $13,000! I'm no longer a real fan of the HEMI. But I put the money into and will have to hang onto it for a while. It did come with a 3 year, 100,000 mile transferrable warranty.
Had my 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 for goin on 10 yrs now, haven't experienced any of these issues and its got 124000 miles on it. Only issue I've had is a bad float sensor and it was fixed under warranty. Sorry forgot to mention the third brake light seal started leaking had it replaced no problems since.
I'm having squeaking issues coming from the back when I'm driving and it feels like the bed is loose. I'm not mechanically inclined but that's just what I hear and feel when driving down the road.
Well thank you for addressing an issue I've been having with my losses ram. From no a/c, to overheating issues I've been just trying to keep her on the road. But thank you for comfirming about the tipm
I have a 2013 Ram 5.7 with the 6 speed transmission. Has around 90k miles and I had it since 25k miles. Only issues I ever had are, Exhaust manifold bolts broke under warranty at 34k miles and a shift solonoid in the transmission, both were fixed by dealer at 34k miles, since then Zero issues, been super reliable. My truck has really high oil pressure, more than most I seen from friends etc, zero tick. I drove friends Ram with same setup and did not feel as powerful and ticked, but oil pressure was 1/2 of mine. At start my trucks oil pressure is high 60s, at fully warm parked idle sits at 43, seems like hemi tick may have something to do with oil pressure.
Great video. But can't forget about the infamous head light problem I must see 3 or 4 4th gens everyday including mine with the passenger side headlight out lol
I had a used 2015 RAM. I got no help with annoying issues. Traded it back after nine months. It had the electrical issues so the TIPM was possibly the issue. The main issue was water and humidity inside the cab. During rain storms water leaked in from front grab handles and windshield. Every afternoon the inside windows were covered in condensation. Then every morning during the winter I had to scrape ice from outside and inside windows. That's when I traded back in because the dealership couldn't figure out why. Very disappointed.
yo tbh im a glass guy had my truck from brand new and my ram has no sunroof and it had like a factory leak cant explain it myself but i went an sealed the windshield over waiting to replace it but hasnt even got a scratch on it lol no point but when i do ill figure out wth went wrong from factory...
I recommend you guys also read through these comments too and hear everyone’s thoughts, you should also go on so forums and read what people have to say. This was a great video tho.
Changed my starter and ignition today. Took a couple short trips. Around the 8th start everything turned off the dash lights where just gray dimly lit.
I have a 2016 ram 1500 express and only issues I’ve had after 5 years and driving 140,000 miles is Water pump, radiator, two batteries, exhaust bolts came loose on passenger side, and tailgate not closing because the inside latches were gunked up so they wouldn’t lock when I would close it. I only use amsoil, or mobile one for 10,000 mile oil changes. Also start it and let the rpms get below 1000 before I start driving. I always take the eco off so I’m not ever running on 4 cylinders with the MDS too. Also installed an oil catch. I drive hard consistently going over 100 mph and push it hard just getting up to speed. Truck has been awesome not one complaint.
09 ram here, 180k miles (as of today), and I've had only the water pump leak at an incredibly low rate, but got it replaced because my warranty at the time covered it. Other than that, haven't had any of the others. That said, definitely had the exhaust manifold bolts. So ridiculous how bad of an issue that is
I took my tipm apart probably 4 or 5 years ago and cleaned it up, reflowed some solder and sprayed it with waterproofing chemical. It's worked ever since. But I have Cummins 07
Yeah I own a 2017 1500 and my tip...I always spray lightly wd40....and have not had any issues , I spray it once every 3 months, its 2020 now still looks brand new
My ‘12 tailgate would latch when it was cold outside... had to clean and lube both of the latch’s and the problem went away. I also had the 3rd brake light leak... replaced the seal. Oh yeah, passenger side exhaust manifold bolts broke. Of course all this is after warranty expired. Luckily I don’t mind fixing stuff! Still love the truck!
Had the 3rd tail light leak too. Think I bought a seal for it then Installed ⅜ or ½ thick foam weatherstripping around border and reinstalled with a gap at bottom for water to get out.. bulbs kept burning out too so put 3x LED bulbs in there at same time. No issues since. Years ago.
I've had my 2016 RAM 1500 Limited for 2.5yrs. It has 89k miles on it. Since I've had that POS. I've gone through 3 exhaust manifolds, 1 airbag for suspension, a wheel bearing / hub.
Of course I just bought this 2017 Ram a couple months ago & the tailgate lock on the passenger side doesn’t work. Bought it in a rush and I’m sure there’s plenty of other stuff I missed. SMH Great video
I was driving down the road once and looked in rearview and saw a lawnmower in the middle of the road. I thought it looked just like mine. It was mine, the gate had come open like u said and it fell out. Lucky I looked back.
I have a 2017 Ram bighorn. I have noticed that they all have what sounds like a knock or a tick. That's normal. But when it starts to misfire, or stall. Then you need to look further. Also maintaining oil changes is important and using a good filter. Also through the dash menu you can check oil pressure at idle. When cold and when the engine is up to operating temperature. One more thing use a vacuum gauge on these engines. That will tell you what's going on inside the motor. The tailgate is under warranty.
2014 RAM 1500 Longhorn 396,000 km, replaced water pump at 150,000 km, and one front wheel bearing at around 300,000 km. Just started getting lifter noise and tranny shifts getting jerky so I decided to do it right and put new reman engine and tranny in. Should be good for another 400k now. $13,500 installed for both, beats $70,000 for a new one and the rest of the truck was still nice.
Never once have I seen a TIPM failure on any dodge or Chrysler lol. The first problem is only on the 6 speed. Every vehicle can suffer the 3rd issue lol. The hemi is notorious for light ticking. I've heard them tick from 30k all the way to 300k lol. The 5.7 is a tried and true motor. Rarely anything that goes wrong as its had about 15 years to figure itt out. Big issue is deff those clamps. Especially on the 200s. They're such cheap garbage clamps on the rad hoses. There's 2 at the bottom to.
I have a 2016 RAM 1500 4X4 LARAMIE with 214,000 miles and had none of these issues, I have replaced the radiator and water pump but outside that the engine & transmission strong like new, When time comes I'll rebuild, I love the truck and refuse to pay for a new truck.
Transmission blew out on my buddy’s 2011 Ram 2500 truck twice. The dealership called him and asked him to trade it in for the following year model. The transmission on that one blew out twice. They tried to get him to trade in again to keep it from being lemon lawed. He was in litigation for a year with Chrysler to get them to buy him out of the truck. Never buy a Chrysler product.
I've owned a lot of Dodge Rams before. They aren't bad trucks its just sometimes its a hit or miss when it comes to reliability just like any other vehicle. I had GM and Ford trucks and they weren't any better than Rams. The Ford had tons of electrical issues and the Chevys had transmission and engine failure, frame rust, lines rotting, fuel pumps, etc.
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I have a 4.7 V8 and I had to replace the motor at 87K. I have read others had this problem too. Have you seen many of these motor failures?
+Sa Ra Thanks for checking us out! We personally have not seen much of this issue but as you stated it can and does happen, not specifically with this generation but overall there are some engines that aren't quite perfect. Unfortunately with issues like this the only thing that can be done is to be on top of your maintenance and change your fluids often to avoid any increase in the chance of issues happening.
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@@1AAuto Would it be possible for you to show us a trans service for the ram 1500? I have a 2014...much appreciated!
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As far as the issues around moisture getting into the fuse box, is there anything I can do to actively prevent moisture from getting in there or is it just something I can’t prevent and have to deal with if it goes bad?
Im a ford guy. But i have a have a 2015 ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 5.7.
Honestly every brand has issues, no truck is perfect. I work in concrete but I cant afford a bigger truck. I load up mine with up to 2500 lbs in the bed at times. ive pulled close to 12000lbs with a trailer. No issues with the truck so far. Running strong. Its all about maintenance and some tlc. Yeah there might be a few lemons here and there but if you take care of your truck it will last regardless of the brand.👍
The 2014-15 models were rated the least reliable model years for Ram trucks and you aren't having many issues so I should be fine with a used 2009 then.
Scott McCauley DONT do it!!!
I have a '14 and pretty much zero issue's.
my 2015 Ram 1500 5.7L has been pretty good as well.
Scott McCauley first year for the generation, just be careful
I’ve had my 2012 Ram for about 5 years now , a new Battery / Transmission oil pan / water pump was pretty much all the repairs I had to deal with so far , other than that it’s a work horse ☝🏼
+Bruno ramos Thanks for the feedback!
Should have mentioned exhaust manifold bolts. Seems like everyone has that problem with the 4th gen ram with hemi. Ive had it happen twice. Also gone through two rear pinion seals on the rear differential.
+Chase Feller Thanks for the feedback!
All brands . Hello
My manifold leak was at 40 thousand miles lol and the bolt broke off at the head lol
I have a 2010 that just passed 100k, so far I’ve got yet to see any fluid leaking from the rear pinion seal, but I did have to do front wheel bearings and also exhaust manifold bolts.
Chase Feller yes my hemi does it I have not fixed it yet
love how at the end he says how much fun he had making this video and he hopes that we had fun watching and learning something new. lol yeah! I really enjoyed learning how my truck is a pos and all the future fun im about to have with it !!! lol
All vehicles have pros and cons.
Bwahahaha! I just said the exact same thing! "Thanks for telling me im fu ked with my New purchase"
@@Ronkrein Chrystler isn't known for building quality products.
My thoughts exactly!
@@leeham6230 but they run! Lol
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He needs to spell it out for you? ;-)
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Ha ha I always laugh when he says it. Reminds me of “meow” in super troopers. I think Len is messing with us.
Well I have a 2013 Ram with the Hemi and have had two of the problems. I had a radiator hose clamp break and also had the manifold bolts break. The truck has 110,000 miles and those are the only problems I have had. As far as oil consumption I change oil at 5000 miles and the oil level has never been down, it does not use any oil. I love this truck.
My 2013…. Entire AC unit. Tipim, fuel lines and sending unit. All the parts on the interior drivers door, got a knock (stuck lifter) and just had the EPS replaced. 110k miles.
I just bought a 2014 1500 SLT with the 5.7L Hemi, 97,500 miles. I've only had it two weeks - so far, so good. It was a Canadian truck so more rust than normal underneath; that's what I'm targeting first - shocks/struts on all four wheels and the oil pan. Otherwise the engine runs and sounds good, transmission is good. I haven't noticed any coolant issues, my buddy already advised me to keep up the oil changes rigorously.Thanks for the tips, I wasn't aware of the coolant/radiator/water pump stuff. I'll keep an eye on them.
I bought my 2014 Ram with the hemi 5.7 new. Over the last 10 years no issues other than general maintenance. It’s my daily driver and I tow our 30 foot camper around.
I’ve owned a couple fords years ago and will never again buy anything but a Dodge Ram
And I’ll still take a Ram over a GM or Ford any day
+E S Thanks for checking us out!
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I have had 2 of them. Never done nothing to the first one 120k miles on the 13 ram still had factory breaks on it when I traded in for a 17 . Excellent truck. I drive them hard and hot rod it every where. My 17 same deal pull a trailer 3 and 4 times a week and drive it fast and hard every day. I have had f150 titan and Silverado all new in last 10 years. None can touch the ram for the abuse I have given these trucks. Ram makes a great truck.
No way you’re on factory brakes at 120k miles if you drive “fast and hard” or tow anything.
Tell me abt it 😂 my 2012 gets it good
I just bought a 1500 4.7 with 250,000 miles any suggestions ?
I call bs
I have a 2009 ram 1500 and have had none of these issues in the 10 years of owning it.
Ikr. I'm considering getting a 4th gen RAM. Not gonna sway me one bit. I own an 05 Expedition with the dreaded 5.4L and still driving it at 153,000 miles after purchasing used with 95,000 miles at the time. I'm sure the RAM truck will be reliable with that tried and proven V8.
+Claude Ervin Thanks for checking us out!
I own a 2010. I left a comment going into details about this, but it’s starting to seem like (after viewing these types of videos on our 4th gens) 90% of these problems are for the 2013 and after trucks (the ones with all the digital things like the 8 speed automatic transmission) the 2009-2012s are very mechanical trucks and very strong, those are the ones I have experience with and the only issues I’ve ever had were wheel bearings on the front and exhaust manifold bolts. That’s it.
@@claudeervin5518 the tailgate issue and BTSI issue have recalls to fix these issue which unfortunately this video did not mention so before you buy any vehicle just do some research
I got the same one, replaced cylinder head, three lifters and water pump and it's in the shop right now looking like the cam and some more lifters. Also coolant is going somewhere, not on the ground but I keep having to put coolant in.
You can put weather stripping in/around the lid of the TIPM and that would greatly reduce moisture.
I have a 2013 ram I've been wanting to have some fog lights installed .only thing is my bumper is not cut out for them .can I do it myself or who does them ??
@@alfonsolechuga9873 you could buy a bumper with cutouts for fog lights, or you could call up some local body shops and see if they're willing to do it. more than likely they'll do a cleaner job than the average handyman.
Ram are no different than most vehicles manufactured today. Ford and Chevy have a lot of common failure items. So whoever you buy your truck from its a roll of the dice.
+Brian Thanks for the feedback!
F150 owner here, this list sounds like they cut my trucks list into half and reposted it.
Thats why i own a 1st generation 4runner
Unless Toyota
My mechanic said it best, Every vehicle is an experiment. Updating all the time, Knowing much will fail. Creating future work.
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I wish someone would post videos on how easy/hard it is to do your own repairs. There’s still some of us that like to fix ourselves and no one every rates how hard it is to get under the hood yourself.
Great video. Thank you. Just wanted to mention that there's a recall for the tailgate latch. Was told by dealer the tailgate could open. Exactly what you where saying.
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I noticed you did not mention the "Hemi tick". This has been acknowledged by even FCA engineers. The thing is, this occurs without any mechanical issues. Even the engineers and designers can find no real issue, this could very well be the ticking some people hear. I should mention that this causes no type of misfire and does not show a check engine light.
I'm not an engineer but I can tell you it's because the exhaust has too play. It bounces around a little too much and it eventually breaks the back bolts. They need to either make the rubber brackets more stiff or make em a few millimeters shorter
You're thinking of GM engines
broken, loose or missing manifold bolts. thats the tick fkrs
actually he did mention it. Its cause is some sort of failure witt the lifters
I just got a 2012 ram 1500 sport 5.7L Hemi with 96k miles on it.
Within a couple weeks I started noticing the tick down low on passenger side that goes away when the engine warms up signaling it is probably time for exhaust manifold bolts to be replaced. Luckily this doesn't need done immediately so I can save up to replace the exhaust manifold with some headers.
I've also replace my entire fuse box (or as I've now learned it to be called the TIPM) Because my shut down relay was not being held in tight enough and any little bump caused my truck to shut down. Could put something under the lid to keep it pinned down but wanted a more permanent fix. A used Grade A box was $350. Brand new is around $800+ I think. And it took my shop literally 20 minutes to fix so if you have this problem just do it yourself.
My radiator is also slightly noisy so if I ever have some extra money to blow I'll get some new fans or do whatever necessary to quiet it down.
But that's all. Otherwise it runs beautifully and I love my truck.
There was a recall and fix for the tail gate lock issue in December 2019
2014 1500 Express
200900 miles
I've had the exhaust Manifold bolts break and now the loose gas cap no other issues
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I have a 2016 ram I bought new. I have 88000 miles on it now and never had a problem of any kind with it. I find it hard to believe these are common problems.
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They aren’t all guaranteed to happen every single ram, but my 2014 just hit 92,500 and I’ve already had to replace a water pump, exhaust manifold bolts, and the tailgate latch (free from the Chrysler recall).
I have 2013 dodge 1500 I put 140000 km starting to tick. 178000 km put a new motor in it. I still enjoy the pick up and the hemi 5.7 L
Coloradojeeper Jenny I just bought a 2019 with 16k and as much as I hope you’re correct, 88k isn’t really that much. Wait a little longer. I feel like no matter what your vehicle is, there will be problems. Just have to do your best with preventative maintenance
Pop the hood and listen close. I have one that ticks and I’ve been in some under 50,000 that have a slight tick. Although you can’t hear it through the hood. I have to open mine and listen close but it is fhere
Door lock actuators also seem to be a common issue. I replaced 2 on my 2011 already. One of the two were also causing my alarm to malfunction until I replaced it. I've also had the tailgate issue, but only in winter when it's very cold. No other issues in 10 years.
And with all those problems I have 256,000+ miles on my 2003 w/hemi. Ain't saying it's perfect but still running
Did you service the transmission because mine has 67,000 and debating on doing it
That's a 3rd Gen Ram you got lol I'm sure you were being sarcastic but just saying incase you werent
The 2003 hemi and dodge in general had more occurring issues back then. The only thing that the new ram really struggles with is cam and lifters because they don’t get properly lubricated from the crank shaft while sitting at idle. If you don’t sit at idle too often. Then they make great trucks.
03 was a good year I had same one
my 2005 ram 1500 5.7 Hemi just hit the 220,000 miles
I just bought a 2012 Ram 1500 single cab 5.7L. It has 57k miles on it. Babied and not driven much. Thanks for the knowledge man.
Thanks for the upload. Very helpful.
I have a 2013 RAM 1500. Haven't had any problems yet but now I know what to look for.
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2013 ram slt hemi. 113000.
Tires, brakes and front struts. That's it. Bought new.
Oil change every 12 or 15 thousand.
Be ready for a $1200 electric power steering replacement soon.
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For #3 Cam and Lifter failure, you can also have a misfire which causes poor acceleration and gas mileage as well as a CEL,or faulty O2 readings. I know this from first hand daily driver experience. Basically had to rebuild the entire engine other than the pistons.
How much did that cost?
@@anorak78 30,000
Have had a 2013 ram 1500 sport with the 5.7 for 8 years, absolutely zero issues, transmission shifts like a dream. The maintenance and fixes so far have been easy to work on. I understand that eventually I’ll have to replace the lifters and probably upgrade the camshaft, I will also be upgrading my exhaust manifold to a higher quality one but other than that nothing else. My dad got a 2018 limited ford f150 and already having weird issues with the 1080r transmission
Should have said exhaust manifold bolts breaking, that is a super super common problem.
Wow, not just common, not just "super" common but "super super" common. That must mean REALLY common.
Owned 3 differnet Rams now, all 3 have been fantastic trucks and ive used them for pretty much everything
1. Shifter interlock: there a recall for that.
2. Totally integrated power module is on 2012 & older. That's a pdc
3. Ticking noise from engine? Did you check the exhaust bolts? Ignore the noise/warning is going to cost you more $$$$$.
4. Coolant leak😐 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man I'm having a major ticking noise on my v6 1500 2016 ,240000
An oil change definitely did NOT fix my cam/lifter failure. $4k later and a new long block. Thanks FCA! Never buying a Ram ever again
+Jerry Underhill Thanks for the feedback!
In the northeast, nothing rusts like a Ram. They all rust but Ram is in a class by itself. The shift lock pin issue is a long standing Chrysler problem. My 1997 Cirrus had a recall for that.
Exhaust header bolts will go to shit and make a tic noise when cold started.
Then when it’s warm it goes away?
Also a major issue with the TIPM: if your fuel pump relay goes (which is common with all cars), you can’t just replace the relay, because it’s integrated into the board. You either need a new TIPM ($500+) or get a third party bypass.
Had a 2017 2500 as a rail yard shop truck. After 1 year, it started to refuse to start with the fob/key, then auto start. Was corrosion in the starter fuse contacts. A good cleaning and dielectric grease solved that. Not like the earlier boxes in the town and country that would have solder joint failures.
You have me pronouncing vericle vehicle the way I hear you say it. I'm glad I came upon your channel long ago it has really helped. You guys and firls are awesome.
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Yeah, good info. The word viracle is new to me though!
Yeah some of these are actually recall issues that get fixed for free
My first Dodge I kept at 16 years I only replace the water pump sold it bought me a new one it's running great
Surprised he didn't mention the exhaust header bolts. I had to replace them twice.
Did you go through a dealer to fix could you give me an idea how much it cost to fix.
@@lscott443 I had both sides fixed, 2 new manifolds and all new studs, $1000 cdn. Local shop, not the dealer
I also had this done and it’s a cool 12-1300 $
Exhaust manifold bolts breaking! 130 k on my Ram and I am on my third set of exhaust manifold bolts and gaskets. Heater core clogging, needing a back flush. Other than that, this truck has been a tank
BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock is a recall had my 2010 Ram 3500 fixed
Thanks. I’m sure you guys know but what is the purpose of not having a transmission dip stick or place to add transmission fluid except under the truck. It’s jus odd to me to have it built like that. Jus wanna know your thoughts
TY Lin for giving me the courage to work on my own truck, I recently swapped out my first set of plugs (16 pl; 4hrs) and it made a huge difference and reduced a huge amount of shake. Now it only shake a little but my next course of action is to swap out the O2 sensors and the manifolds, hopefully that irons it out.
Keep up the great content, id like to cam my truq out but I don't know how to disassemble the hemi competently yet... merry christmas
This was very helpful and is one issue I am having. I love my Ram, but nothing is perfect.
Replace your MDS system and delete it. It will need a non MDS lifters and new head gasket, also remove the MDS 4 solenoids on top and plug them correctly with the wires disconnected. Then get a tuner to reprogram the MDS system and have it shut off. It will remove any engine lights from appearing. That's the headache if you hear a slight ticking. Hope that your cam didn't get chewed up and have miss fires if you wait too long for replacement.
I've read that there have been failures on the non mds lifters as well. It's ridiculous that the auto industry hasn't figured out how to design a lifter after decades on push rod motors
My truck started the lifter tapping about a year & a half ago. I thought that it was something that I had done wrong or forgot to do. Then there is the AC system that stops working when it's hot outside. Work fine otherwise. I had to replace the blower, and the relay for the AC. The trailer circuit is registering a trailer when their isn't one. The park sense circuit on the front of the truck for no discernible reason. The ABS system has started malfunctioning. The code says that it's the front right sensor. So I've order some replacement parts to see if I can remedy some of these issues. I'm happy that I stumbled onto your website and others, because the things that are happening should be happening I've just now after 10 years of driving gone over 161K miles. It should be just in the break-in period.
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2013 ram 1500 big horn 190,000 miles. Mobil 1 always NEVER had a problem love my truck
#3 Cam Lifter > I've been on a Ram forum for a couple years. Many have had the Cam/Lifter issue with meticulous maintenance. This seems to be a FCA issue with this engine.
Took my 2013 Ram 1500 to my dealer to have my U-connect/Stereo problem diagnosed. I was told the unit had to be replaced and paid for ($600) before it could be ordered. I was told it would be available in 5 - 8 days. It's now been a month and the unit is still on order. Has Chrysler/Ram discontinued the U-connect/stereo? At this point, with all of the problems I have paid to have fixed, I will probably NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER product.
Very helpful failure facts and data from 1A AUTO, great help for mechanics and garages, 👍. good topic.
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Dang right, one guy had a 250k mile hemi making noise and it had a broken valve spring and collapsed valve etc. but continued to run, he got a good deal on truck, so expected to have issues and will rebuild top end
8:41 you wouldn't be having a lot of fun watching this video, if you were a Dodge Ram owner! thanks for a great Video man.
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You forgot to mention the exhaust manifold wrapping and breaking the studs and bolts attaching it to the head. But still very nice video!
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Thanks A1 Auto for your cool clear explaination of these small things thats make sure to get use to it,so we dont have a big problem coming after,thanks guys.
You guys should do one for the 14-18 Silverado/Sierra! This was a great video 👍
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#3 hit me on my 2014 RAM 1500 @ 115,000 miles! Stuck lifter had been chewing on the cam and gave me no indication until it was too far gone. Now I have a new engine to the tune of $13,000! I'm no longer a real fan of the HEMI. But I put the money into and will have to hang onto it for a while. It did come with a 3 year, 100,000 mile transferrable warranty.
"veercles"
Drives me absolutely insane
That's too funny, might not have noticed it without seeing your comment first.
Lmao 😂
I just like how this was a video going over common issues without having to give out lines on brand bashing.
I have a 2016 Bighorn , and there where some recalls like every vehicle but no problems . Nothing.
Had my 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 for goin on 10 yrs now, haven't experienced any of these issues and its got 124000 miles on it. Only issue I've had is a bad float sensor and it was fixed under warranty. Sorry forgot to mention the third brake light seal started leaking had it replaced no problems since.
I'm having squeaking issues coming from the back when I'm driving and it feels like the bed is loose. I'm not mechanically inclined but that's just what I hear and feel when driving down the road.
Well thank you for addressing an issue I've been having with my losses ram. From no a/c, to overheating issues I've been just trying to keep her on the road. But thank you for comfirming about the tipm
So my 2017 ram 1500 wont start , its says accessory left on but there is nothing on. It clicks once and does nothing.
Needs a TIPM
I have a 2013 Ram 5.7 with the 6 speed transmission. Has around 90k miles and I had it since 25k miles. Only issues I ever had are, Exhaust manifold bolts broke under warranty at 34k miles and a shift solonoid in the transmission, both were fixed by dealer at 34k miles, since then Zero issues, been super reliable. My truck has really high oil pressure, more than most I seen from friends etc, zero tick. I drove friends Ram with same setup and did not feel as powerful and ticked, but oil pressure was 1/2 of mine. At start my trucks oil pressure is high 60s, at fully warm parked idle sits at 43, seems like hemi tick may have something to do with oil pressure.
Great video. But can't forget about the infamous head light problem I must see 3 or 4 4th gens everyday including mine with the passenger side headlight out lol
+beer money Thanks for the feedback!
You right man I have one exactly almost the same - 2500 but it's almost the same and it's not officially good to go
Saw the title and immediately thought this would be at least an hour long video.
Excellent video bro
I had a used 2015 RAM. I got no help with annoying issues. Traded it back after nine months. It had the electrical issues so the TIPM was possibly the issue. The main issue was water and humidity inside the cab. During rain storms water leaked in from front grab handles and windshield. Every afternoon the inside windows were covered in condensation. Then every morning during the winter I had to scrape ice from outside and inside windows. That's when I traded back in because the dealership couldn't figure out why. Very disappointed.
+Chris Bondra Thanks for the feedback!
If it had a sunroof, the front drain tubes were more than likely pinched or plugged.
+brycmtthw Thanks for the tip!
yo tbh im a glass guy had my truck from brand new and my ram has no sunroof and it had like a factory leak cant explain it myself but i went an sealed the windshield over waiting to replace it but hasnt even got a scratch on it lol no point but when i do ill figure out wth went wrong from factory...
The 2015 year was rated one of the least reliable years for Ram trucks so try a 2009-2013 and 2016-2020 model year.
I recommend you guys also read through these comments too and hear everyone’s thoughts, you should also go on so forums and read what people have to say. This was a great video tho.
I have a 2013 Ram big horn crew cab with a 5.7 and 91000 Miles and so far I've been lucky and have had no problems.
I have experience most of those problems on my o seven 1500 with the hemi
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I have a 2018 Ram truck.
From time to time the lights and the radio light goes out .
Changed my starter and ignition today. Took a couple short trips. Around the 8th start everything turned off the dash lights where just gray dimly lit.
I have a 2016 ram 1500 express and only issues I’ve had after 5 years and driving 140,000 miles is Water pump, radiator, two batteries, exhaust bolts came loose on passenger side, and tailgate not closing because the inside latches were gunked up so they wouldn’t lock when I would close it. I only use amsoil, or mobile one for 10,000 mile oil changes. Also start it and let the rpms get below 1000 before I start driving. I always take the eco off so I’m not ever running on 4 cylinders with the MDS too. Also installed an oil catch. I drive hard consistently going over 100 mph and push it hard just getting up to speed. Truck has been awesome not one complaint.
09 ram here, 180k miles (as of today), and I've had only the water pump leak at an incredibly low rate, but got it replaced because my warranty at the time covered it. Other than that, haven't had any of the others.
That said, definitely had the exhaust manifold bolts. So ridiculous how bad of an issue that is
Thanks, I just bought one of these, I'll keep this in mind.
how do you fix the tailgate ?
I took my tipm apart probably 4 or 5 years ago and cleaned it up, reflowed some solder and sprayed it with waterproofing chemical. It's worked ever since. But I have Cummins 07
Would dielectric grease work on the TIPM fuses and relays?
Yeah I own a 2017 1500 and my tip...I always spray lightly wd40....and have not had any issues , I spray it once every 3 months, its 2020 now still looks brand new
Yes, but they don't really need it. If your fuse box top is leaking, dielectical grease isn't going to protect them.
@@jaimezapien4897 , do you just remove the cover and spray everything? I really like WD40, my wife laughs at what I use if for.
My ‘12 tailgate would latch when it was cold outside... had to clean and lube both of the latch’s and the problem went away. I also had the 3rd brake light leak... replaced the seal. Oh yeah, passenger side exhaust manifold bolts broke. Of course all this is after warranty expired. Luckily I don’t mind fixing stuff! Still love the truck!
Had the 3rd tail light leak too. Think I bought a seal for it then Installed ⅜ or ½ thick foam weatherstripping around border and reinstalled with a gap at bottom for water to get out.. bulbs kept burning out too so put 3x LED bulbs in there at same time. No issues since. Years ago.
So the "totally integrated power module" isn't really integrated haha
I've had my 2016 RAM 1500 Limited for 2.5yrs. It has 89k miles on it. Since I've had that POS. I've gone through 3 exhaust manifolds, 1 airbag for suspension, a wheel bearing / hub.
Can’t agree with that list. You didn’t mention the fuel level sender in the gas tank which is horrible. Biggest known issue in dodge trucks.
Of course I just bought this 2017 Ram a couple months ago & the tailgate lock on the passenger side doesn’t work. Bought it in a rush and I’m sure there’s plenty of other stuff I missed. SMH Great video
Why didnt you mention the exhaust manifolds leaking? Major issue on the hemi
I was driving down the road once and looked in rearview and saw a lawnmower in the middle of the road. I thought it looked just like mine. It was mine, the gate had come open like u said and it fell out. Lucky I looked back.
I have a 2017 Ram bighorn. I have noticed that they all have what sounds like a knock or a tick. That's normal. But when it starts to misfire, or stall. Then you need to look further. Also maintaining oil changes is important and using a good filter. Also through the dash menu you can check oil pressure at idle. When cold and when the engine is up to operating temperature. One more thing use a vacuum gauge on these engines. That will tell you what's going on inside the motor. The tailgate is under warranty.
My 2017 slt had that exact problem with the tail gate, lost all my damn fishing gear on a trip one time.
That’s tragic!
2014 RAM 1500 Longhorn 396,000 km, replaced water pump at 150,000 km, and one front wheel bearing at around 300,000 km. Just started getting lifter noise and tranny shifts getting jerky so I decided to do it right and put new reman engine and tranny in. Should be good for another 400k now. $13,500 installed for both, beats $70,000 for a new one and the rest of the truck was still nice.
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Never once have I seen a TIPM failure on any dodge or Chrysler lol. The first problem is only on the 6 speed. Every vehicle can suffer the 3rd issue lol. The hemi is notorious for light ticking. I've heard them tick from 30k all the way to 300k lol. The 5.7 is a tried and true motor. Rarely anything that goes wrong as its had about 15 years to figure itt out.
Big issue is deff those clamps. Especially on the 200s. They're such cheap garbage clamps on the rad hoses. There's 2 at the bottom to.
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Some of these are recalls you should have said that
getting ready to look at a ram for my teen daughter, thanks for the info.
I've experienced that tailgate issue a few times now I'm the only one that's allowed to close it 😂
it has been recalled. You can have it fixed by the dealer at no charge.
I have a 2016 RAM 1500 4X4 LARAMIE with 214,000 miles and had none of these issues, I have replaced the radiator and water pump but outside that the engine & transmission strong like new, When time comes I'll rebuild, I love the truck and refuse to pay for a new truck.
Very accurate. I’ve had issues with a lot of these in my 2011 Ram 😂
Transmission blew out on my buddy’s 2011 Ram 2500 truck twice. The dealership called him and asked him to trade it in for the following year model. The transmission on that one blew out twice. They tried to get him to trade in again to keep it from being lemon lawed. He was in litigation for a year with Chrysler to get them to buy him out of the truck. Never buy a Chrysler product.
+Chris Estabon Thanks for the feedback!
I've owned a lot of Dodge Rams before. They aren't bad trucks its just sometimes its a hit or miss when it comes to reliability just like any other vehicle. I had GM and Ford trucks and they weren't any better than Rams. The Ford had tons of electrical issues and the Chevys had transmission and engine failure, frame rust, lines rotting, fuel pumps, etc.