Used 2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Engine Failure @ 16000
jfwill82, Longview, TX, 02/25/2013
Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my ram new in july 2011. Up until recently it has been perfect. It has 16064 miles on it and the check engine light came on but i didnt notice any performance issues. I took it to the dealership to get scheduled in and they hooked it up to the computer and said it was only a missfire. I kept driving my truck and it only got worse. Loud knocking and backfiring and missing and valve noise. I took it back to the shop and they actually did a little bit of diagnostics on it and found the cylinder head had broke where the rocker shaft bolts to it. I have also had a grinding noise when losing traction when braking.
2011 Dodge Larimie
Dave, 11/16/2010
Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
More decedent than any other vehicle I owned (have had several trucks, including 95 and 03 Dodge 2500 Diesels.) My main interest was the ram box, which limited my choices - crew only. From there I loaded it up cause I could. (A heated steering wheel is over the top, but being storing over 4200 songs on the HD is cool, since I have almost that many.) It fits a certain niche. Ram box allows me to store everything I need to carry in the boxes, and keep the cab clean. Managing about 16 mpg avg. Love the sun roof. Leather. This is an old man's truck (which I am). Better for towing (9500) than hauling (1200). Pretty and comfy - works for me. Only 750 mi so far, no mechanical to report.
ECO Mode is terrible but great ride.
dvp16, Lynchburg, OH, 12/28/2011
Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
Great ride, smooth, quick. Nice interior, better than Ford's. The bad- the ECO mode or MDS that cuts the engine to four cylinders to save fuel is terrible. Runs rough, sputters despite program flash from dealer. I had a 2011 Jeep with the same engine and the MDS switch was flawless. So this must be a "Ram" problem. Check out some Ram forums and see the complaints about the ECO and MDS before purchasing. Drivers are placing the transmission in 5th gear to keep the MDS from engaging. I guess we know why Ram sales continue to fall. Chrysler will not listen to the owners.
Best in Class!
tomn04, Willoughby, OH, 01/09/2011
Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
1st full size pickup I've owned and I'm very impressed. Dodge definitely has its act together. Highly recommend. A blast to drive. Solid and great interior.