Devo the dog wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Devo the dog wrote:
Other than the constant annoying problems, the Ram is great. I just wish it didn't have the constant annoying problems.
I don't understand how a truck can be considered great with constant annoying problems or perhaps my expectations are simply too high.
Only problem mentioned was a heater. Nice to get some real examples
Maybe I don't post the problems because I don't care enough to spew the information on the internet. An Internet forum doesn't fix problems that the dealer can't fix because the manufacture doesn't have a fix, which makes a warranty useless.
But, if you want a list:
1. Transmission issues: bucks when pulling a load up a hill. It's next to impossible to document. Initially, it only happened 4 times during a 10 day trip across 5 states and back. Now, it happens frequently but only pulling a heavy load up a hill.
2. AC will not turn on if the outside temperature is too low. For example, if I'm getting baked in the sun driving into it, and it's 68 degrees outside, I cannot turn on the AC because it will not turn on no matter what I do. Documented.
3. Heater has the same issues but it's very random. It could be 25 degrees outside and we could have the heater on high. 15 miles later, it's still blowing cold air.
4. The truck pops whenever the front suspension nears full droop.
5. The first recall (emissions recall, which was required for registration) took two dealer visits to get done.
6. 2nd recall isn't done yet (bed step replacement). Will the 2nd dealer visit fix it? Won't know until I setup another appointment weeks in advance, take it to them, and leave it for ____ days until I hear something.
7. Radio randomly turns off. Have lots of photos of it off, restarting, etc. Not fixed yet.
8. Rust is starting to show thru the paint.
Satisfied?
A truck is more than a stupid cummins engine.
Sounds like you should trade it in on a Ford or GM. IMHO the CUMMINS is not "Stupid". ;)
