2019 Ram 2500 — dPF regenerations seem much more frequent
The truck has been doing more short trips and active regeneration seems to happen more often. No codes. What scan data helps confirm soot load and regen freque…
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2024 Ram 1500 Limited — trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I expected. Before changing trucks, what would you…
2024 Ram 1500 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
Need advice: Steering oscillation after hitting a bump
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 37,000 miles. On certain rough highway sections the steering can start oscillating after a bump. Slowing down stops it. I'm lookin…
2024 Ram 1500 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — Cleveland owner
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 35,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain b…
2024 Ram 1500 — light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph
There is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleration or lifting off makes it disappear. How would you sep…
2024 Ram 1500 — maintenance mistake that cost you the most
Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair?
2019 Ram 2500 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — trying to narrow this down
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 111,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What dr…
2024 Ram 1500 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — second opinion before I spend money
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 34,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration.
2024 Ram 1500 — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
2024 Ram 1500 — alternator whine after adding amplifier and DSP
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 9,500 miles. System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. What is th…
2019 Ram 2500 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…
2019 Ram 2500 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 87,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery t…
2024 Ram 1500 — vibration under acceleration but not while coasting
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 43,500 miles. The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration thr…
Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good way to isol…
2024 Ram 1500 — factory order status has not moved in weeks
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks.…
2024 Ram 1500 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
2019 Ram 2500 — car pulls right even though alignment is green
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 25,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Woul…
2019 Ram 2500 — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender — trying to narrow this down
Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof would you require before giving any money?
2019 Ram 2500 — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak — trying to narrow this down
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 93,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant…