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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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rexer, 05/28/2013
2013 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
25 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought a brand new 2013 RAM 1500 and must admit that it was my first brand new purchase for a vehicle. I got a couple blocks away from the dealership when all of a sudden steam and smoke started pouring out from under the hood. I looked down at the temp guage and it was slightly below the red mark. I pulled over and popped the hood and found a rad hose not attached to engine. I called the dealership who sent a tech out to meet me (later found out that the hose is given a plastic peice at the factory to assit in assembly and it was never removed causing the hose to fall off under pressure). I spoke with the dealership and Chrysler Canada and was told too bad basically, your stuck with it.
286,000 miles and unstoppable
Oklahoma, 10/28/2020
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This truck is so old no one will probably read this but, 286,000 miles, daily drive 150-160 miles. This truck is still tight, uses no oil and everything works. I change engine oil when indicated, change transmission oil every 50,000, change all heater and engine hoses every 100,000. Preventative Maintenance is the key. I would drive this across the U.S tomorrow with confidence.
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Unimpressed
roger126, 08/30/2013
2013 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Can't believe that this is the truck of the year! Have about 2000 miles on it and have scheduled second trip to dealer to try to fix the radio. The touch screen goes black and I can't control the radio. I also have had on several occasions where when I turn the key nothing happens. If I take the key out and try again, then it will start. Not very comfortable feeling if I want to take it out into the woods. I will give it credit for fuel economy with the 6 cyl and 8 speed transmission. Not sure if I like the dial shifter. In light of the other electronic issues I am not confident that will not become an issue down the road. The ride is good, the paint was not the best quality