Used 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) Consumer Reviews
Great ideas and Styling, HORRIBLE Quality!
UPDATED REVIEW An update to my previous review where I was actually beginning to like this truck and thought the problems were done. Boy, was I wrong! I continually have issues with this RAM truck. In all honesty, Fiat Chrysler should be embarrassed at the very poor build quality of this new 1500 RAM. A truck that costs nearly $60,000 should not have the long list below of issues. If RAM really wants to improve their very poor build quality image, they should buy this truck back from me, dissect it and figure out ALL of the quality issues so they can improve for future customers. 1. Major Oil Leak at Rear Main Seal – 240 miles on truck 2. Extremely loud rear brakes replaced under service bulletin – Under 5,000 miles 3. (3) Recalls 4. Sheared bolts on exhaust pipe at muffler (FCA would not cover this under warranty) – Both sheared at under 20k miles 5. Driver Side Retractable mirror failure and replacement – 24k miles 6. Passenger Side Retractable mirror failure and replacement – 48k miles 7. (2) Cracked exhaust headers (Apparently this issue has been going on with HEMI's since 2014 and FCA cannot solve it) – 47k miles 8. Engine repair light and error message, truck went into "Limp Mode" and had to be towed to dealer – 57k miles 9. Rear Window Leak – 59k miles 10. Rear Window Leak even worse than original leak – 61k miles I was optimistic that the RAM may have improved quality as the ride, styling and power is impressive. The built quality is so terrible that even with the Mopar lifetime warranty, I'm getting rid of this truck as I don't trust it and am concerned I will be stranded at some time again in the future. My new Tundra cannot come soon enough! Stay away from FCA products!!! 2ND REVIEW Below is my original review as I had an issue with oil leaking from the rear main seal on day 4 of ownership. As you can imagine, I was very upset with this happening on a brand new vehicle! I wanted to update my review because I was impressed the way FCA and the dealer I purchased it from stepped up and took of the issue. FCA has checked in with me a couple of times just to see how everything is going with the truck too. It is nice to know they actually cared for 1 customer and I wasn't just one of 600,000+ trucks they sold that year. I'm am also very happy with the RAM! It is the nicest interior and riding truck I've ever drove! It tows very nicely and has a ton of power! The transmission is very smooth and seems to shift timely at all times. The mileage is good for a 5.7 HEMI! My overall is around 20 mpg and that includes a decent amount of city driving. I’m at 36,000 miles now and since my initial issue, I haven't had any additional problems. I'm enjoying the truck a lot and hope it remains reliable for many miles to come! BTW, I have the Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4wd 5.6 bed with the 5.7 HEMI. The correct option is not available from the drop down menu. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I was a very happy Toyota Tundra owner for 9.5 years and 141,000 miles! I loved that truck every day I owned it! I decided to check out the new 2019 Ram for all its new "features". I had to say I was impressed and ended up purchasing a new 2019 Ram Laramie after I worked in a Lifetime warranty as I Fiat Chrysler's quality has always been suspect. Well, low and behold I did indeed confirm FCA's quality and workmanship lives up to their poor quality reputation; on day 4 of owning the Ram and a total of 220 miles on it, the Ram was leaking oil from the rear main seal enough to create a puddle on the garage floor! Of course, FCA is not helpful but rather wants me to begin the eternity process of Arbitration. I want to get my experience out to as many people as possible, so they do not make the same mistake I did. I wish I could go back in time and get another Tundra.
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Loving my first RAM
I have owned a bunch of GMC & Chevy Trucks bought new over the past 23 years. I waited for the "new" GMC sierra intending to get a SLT. What a complete disappointment, the interior looks the same if not worse than my 2015 was. The exterior looks awful gaudy to me whereas the RAM has a classy look. Once I took a closer look and test drove the RAM, I was incredibly impressed! It's a beautiful truck, drives great / fantastic drive train, and the interior is exceptional. And - $6,000 LESS than a comparable Sierra. Check out the RAM it's an incredible value!
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- Big Horn/Lone Star Crew CabMSRP: $19,086
- Big Horn/Lone Star Quad CabMSRP: $17,999
- Longhorn Crew CabMSRP: $31,991
Popping Noise
My all new 2019 Ram Laramie is my 1st truck that I’ve been wanting for the past 5 yrs. It’s a beautiful truck and get compliments often. I’ve had a couple of issues with it and and almost all were resolved except 1. I’ve got a popping noise that comes from under the truck after I get above 25mph. I’ve been to the dealership 5 times. The last visit they said to ride with the tow engaged. Well that’s a totally different drive and you don’t get the full hemi roar, that roar was a heavy selling point. Also I should be able to drive the truck the way it was intended, without having to do something to take away something else. Not only that, this is a brand new truck. Overall I like the truck. If being honest I was in love with it for the 1st month. With having to be at the dealership so much I’m losing the love. I just want to drive my truck and enjoy the ride.
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After six Rams this is the best
This is a luxury sedan that just happens to have a truck bed in the rear. On long trips the ride and comfort of the 2019 Ram is superb. On a recent 1400 mile trip, mostly at interstate highway speed, I averaged 20.5 mpg, and this with the truck fully loaded. The new 12 inch navigation screen and the Ram boxes are worthwhile options. I'm glad that Ram doesn't place the highest concern on bed load and towing capacity. My Ram has all I will ever need. Let Ford and Chevy have the highest numbers and the stiff and bumpy ride. Hey! If you need higher numbers you get a 2500, right! My Chrysler dealers and service has been top notch for over 12 years. If there ever was a year to Switch to Ram, 2019 is it.
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Best Truck Ever Built
This is my first Ram and I’ve been very impressed. It’s a very well built truck, technology is incredible, very roomy, awesome new body style, and the list can go on and on.