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Dave B., 09/14/2018
2013 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My truck is acutally a SLT Big Horn V8, but that option isn't listed. Truck rides nice, looks awesome, carries a lot and has acceleration out the wahzoo. I read all the reviews on these trucks, saw the problems listed for the 2013's & 2014's on websites (like Car complaints). I have owned Ram in the past and really liked them, so I took a chance on this one. But I bought an extended warranty with it (something I never do). Good thing I did, has already paid for itself. And I'm sure it'll pay for itself again. Had it about 4 months and the center info display (behind the steering wheel), blanked out. It was about 14 degrees out, but as soon as the truck warmed up it came on again. Everyday the temp went below 20, the center display would go out. The radio works fine, that screen didn't go out. But these years are notorious for problems with electrical (mainly the TIPM which controls everything). Both of my front struts were leaking, but that's not bad for a 5yr old truck w/85k miles. Warranty paid to replace them. Warranty also covered the exhaust manifold when it developed a leak. Again, expected on a truck this old. I would buy it again, but def with and extended warranty.
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Love My Ram
lacoydr1, 05/22/2013
updated 05/29/2018
2013 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Last week I bought a Ram Express 1500 Crew Cab with the Hemi and 3.92 rear end. It rides like a dream! I only have 500 miles on it, but got 19.3 miles per gallon on a 150 mile round trip. Average between city / highway is 17.4 mpg in the first week. Not bad for a 395 hp V8. I didn't try Ford because I just couldn't justify the price difference. Already own one GM product and it has been in the shop more times than I care to mention. Plus the V8 just doesn't have any balls compared to the Hemi. I am hoping this truck will pull my 6000 TT with ease. Already installed a BedRug and Access Tonneau cover. Also hoping it is reliable. But first week has been great. Rock on Ram! 05/23/2016 - Well, it's been 3 years now and I still love my Ram! Mileage isn't quite as good since my kids have been driving it as I am sure they are opening up the Hemi. But, towing my 6000 pound trailer has been awesome. My Ford E350 with the V10 would actually drop down to about 52 mph on a long hill and nearly overheat. With the Ram I can accelerate up that same hill and hit 70! Plus I get between 7.5 and 8 mpg vs. the 6.5 to 7 mpg I used to get with the Ford. Truck still runs like a watch and hasn't needed anything but standard maintenance. Plus it is worth way more than I owe on it. Yippee. I still highly recommend it. 11/28/2016 - Still loving the truck. Did have to replace the tires at 35,000 miles, but wouldn't change a thing. The van has still been problem free! Still highly recommended. 05/28/2018 - 5 years and 54,000 miles with the truck and still loving it. It has not been problem free, but it has not been a problem either. Had to get both exhaust manifolds fixed as the bolts broke on both due to an expansion / contraction rate issue between the steel manifold and the aluminum engine block. Both were covered under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Also, replaced the brakes around 50,000. Mileage isn't as great as it used to be either (I.e. 16-17) but overall, still love the truck and can't imagine parting with it.
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Blown motor, not meaning supercharged either.
Unbelievable!, 05/02/2019
2013 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
79,000 miles and motor needs replacing. I'm original owner and followed all service intervals most of which done at dealership. Cam and main bearings or connecting rod noises. Also have drivetrain hesitation. Come to a stop and a second later will feel a slight clunk in drivetrain.
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Cam and Lifters should have a recall
mimi, 08/13/2018
updated 02/15/2019
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
MY 2013 RAM Laramie/Longhorn 1500 hemi 5.7 liter at 137,000 miles and regular oil change/filter etc., come to find out this is a REGULAR BIG ISSUE the Cam and Lifters in this particular engine, this is my second Ram but this one was Mac Daddy with the $$$price$$$ tag to boot, I should not be having these issues with this truck especially when I baby Him, this is NOT the first mechanic that has given me the LOOK when I asked for a second opinion. (mechanic is like)"Mam, this is a problem with these particular engines"...WTH? My hair stands up like a razor back boar, ready for the charge! I am sorry [non-permissible content removed] it was not in my brochure that this was an issue or in my recall list! RAM/DODGE should have a recall and fix this before it becomes a MUCH BIGGER ISSUE with it's consumers. My price tag for this ISSUE will round out to be a MERE $5,000. Then to add more misery There is Now another recall on this particular vehicle. This truck has had more recalls than any vehicles I have owned, this is The 3 Ram we have owned, still have two, I will NOT buy another after this big disappointment
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Totally Unreliable
TSB8C, 12/18/2016
updated 12/19/2017
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Owned for just over 2 years so far - alignment bad right off dealer lot (never even got home the first day owned), driver visor drops down even after replacement, broken panel on console from factory, console lid won't latch down, rear passenger window won't roll up, start/stop button stuck and left me stranded, clanking noise in front end - stripped gears in rack&pinion assembly, poor paint resulting in rust at body seams in wheel wells, radio drifts frequencies on hot days, leaking rear pinion seal, mileage has dropped about 20% after first 12 months, multiple software updates required in short time I've had it. Great mileage at first, now dropped off, quite comfortable, but weak and sagging rear suspension under moderate load. Dealer refuses to fix all the issues. Dodge refused buy-back under lemon arbitration. Won't stand behind warranty, which of course has now expired.
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